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Get outdoors, experience something new and make new friends. With a variety of exciting summer day camps to choose from, every camper is sure to have a great time.

CAMPS

Summer camp is a great way for your child to get outdoors, experience something new and make new friends. We have a variety of exciting summer day camps to choose from and we want every camper to have a great time. Find the park location and camp description below that sounds like the best fit for your child, and then click the button to register them before slots fill up!

Keep in mind you will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up people) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. Payment is also due at the time of registration.

Once your registration is complete, mark your calendars because you’re all set!

Hudson Mills Metropark Day Camps

Junior Nature Art Day Camp at Hudson Mills

Discover art in nature through this camp. This three-hour day camp is intended for younger nature lovers. We’ll collect items from nature to make amazing sculptures. Spend time by the marsh painting an awesome canvas. Then explore the outdoors to get inspiration for creating your own nature print t-shirt. Canvasses provided, please bring a white t-shirt for paint stamping. 

Date: Wednesday, July 17
Ages:
Children ages 4 – 7
Time: 9 a.m.– Noon
Cost: $30 per child
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.426.8211.

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Nature Art Day Camp at Hudson Mills

Discover art in nature at this camp. Explore the Hudson Mills Metropark Acorn Nature Trail and collect items from nature to make amazing art. Spend time by the water while painting an awesome canvas. Then explore the outdoors to get inspiration for creating your own nature print t-shirt. Canvasses provided; bring a white t-shirt for paint stamping and a lunch. 

Date: Thursday, July 18
Ages:
Children ages 8 – 11
Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Cost: $60 per child
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.426.8211.

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Get Outdoorsy Day Camp at Hudson Mills

Unplug and take a hike! Set up a campsite, discover compass navigation skills, decorate a take-home hiking backpack, discover local wildlife, start a nature journal, and end the day with s’mores over a campfire. This one is for the kids who want to dip a toe into hiking, camping, and safe outdoor play. Bring a lunch. 

Date: Thursday, July 25
Ages:
Children ages 10-13
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $60 per child
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.426.8211. 

Pre-register online by checking the box of the program you would like to attend. A “Selected Items” window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on the “Add to Cart” button to add program to your cart. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.426.8211.

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Indian Springs Metropark Day Camps

Adventures in Science Day Camp at Indian Springs

Learn how to make things that fizz, bubble and ooze in this fun and interactive two-day science day camp at Indian Springs Metropark. Explore how water moves within a plant and more through hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) experiments. Discover life under a microscope in our science lab and meet some of the smallest animals that live in a pond. Explore the woods, prairie and ponds of Indian Springs through hands-on outdoor scientific investigation.

Date: Wednesday, July 17 – Thursday, July 18
Ages: Children ages 7 – 10
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost:  $80 per camper
Location: Indian Springs Metropark, Environmental Discovery Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 248.625.7280.

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Running Wild Day Camp at Indian Springs

Spend the day outside exploring the wild places of Indian Springs Metropark. We’ll search for critters, build shelters, play games, create art and more in this day camp. Portions of this program will be held outside and participants may get muddy from all the fun in nature, so please dress appropriately. During the program, participants may traverse level, composite wood boardwalks and hilly mixed gravel and grass pathways. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Bring a lunch and a water bottle.

Date: Thursday, July 25
Ages: Children ages 7 – 10.
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost:  $40per camper
Location: Indian Springs Metropark, Environmental Discovery Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 248.625.7280.

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Kensington Metropark Day Camps

Adventures in Nature Day Camp at Kensington Nature Center

Nature is full of adventure at Kensington MetroparkJoin us for a three-day camp where we’ll hike through the forests and swamps, look for strange insects, build traps and fires, sneak through the woods (and sneak up on each other!), go on a pond-side creature search, interpret the language of birds, race boats down the river, handle turtles and snakes, and much moreThis camp has three session options during the summerSome core activities will be the same each month, but each month will also feature different adventuresSign up for one, two, or even all three! 

Dates: Wednesday, June 26 – Friday, June 28 OR Wednesday, July 10 – Friday, July 12 OR Wednesday, August 7 – Friday, August 9 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 7 – 12
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $120 per camper

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 810.227.8917.

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Farmer Jr. for a Day Camp at Kensington Farm Center

Farmer Jr. Day Camp offers children a memorable experience and the opportunity to discover the wonders of life on the farm during this multi-day camp. Each day will offer a new adventure. Campers will participate in daily farm chores, as well as various organized activities, all geared for younger campers. Activities may include outdoor adventures like hikes (with goats!), scavenger hunts, craft projects, pioneer life experiences, milking a cow or goat, grooming and harnessing draft horses and hayrides. Campers will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a real working farm through this four-day camp.

Dates: Tuesday, July 16 – Friday, July 19 (4 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 6 – 7
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $175 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Farm Center Classroom

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 248-684-8632.

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Daring Naturalist Day Camp at Kensington Nature Center

Kids enjoy a full day of our two most popular campsStart the day by exploring the Kensington Metropark Nature Center like never before! Go behind the scenes to meet and learn about some of the education animals that live at the nature center. Roll up your sleeves and perform hands-on tasks such as helping the Interpreter feed and take care of reptiles and amphibians. Then, experience the wonders of nature during a hike on the trails. After a break for lunch, spend the rest of the day learning to survive in the woods. Have fun practicing real wilderness survival skills. Build a survival hut, learn safe fire building and dousing practices, learn how to survive a bear attack, how to identify poisonous plants and venomous snakes, and more!   

Date: Tuesday, July 30
Ages: Children ages 7 – 12
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $80 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 810.227.8917.

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Farm Day Camp at Kensington Farm Center

Farm Camp offers children a memorable experience and the opportunity to discover the wonders of life on the farm during this multi-day camp. Each day will offer a new adventure. Campers will participate in daily farm chores, as well as various organized activities. Activities may include outdoor adventures like hikes (with goats!), scavenger hunts, craft projects, pioneer life experiences, milking a cow or goat, grooming and harnessing draft horses and hayrides. Campers will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a real working farm through this four-day camp.

Dates: Tuesday, July 30 – Friday, August 2  (4 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 8 – 13
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day
Cost: $200 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Farm Center Classroom

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 248-684-8632.

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Creepy Crawly Day Camp at Kensington Nature Center

Calling all bug catchers! Are you fond of butterflies and praying mantises? Curious about, or maybe a little freaked out by, spiders? Do you like to roll over logs and see what’s scurrying underneath? Then join us for our Creepy Crawly Camp! We’ll teach you how to use nets, traps, and collecting jars in our quest to capture insects, spiders, and other arthropods. Our journey will take us through the woods, the grasslands, and the swamps as we search for some of the smallest and strangest creatures in the park.

Dates: Tuesday, July 23
Ages: Children ages 7 – 12
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $40 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 810.227.8917.

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Lake St. Clair Metropark Day Camps

Little Explorers Day Camp at Lake St. Clair Nature Center

Our Little Explorer Day Camp is a great way to introduce young adventurers to camp and a love of the outdoors! Children will enjoy investigating wild spaces, create nature inspired crafts, listen to stories, sing songs, all with plenty of outdoor discovery. Campers will have the opportunity to make connections to Michigan plants and animals, by exploring they ways they thrive and survive. A snack will be provided but we recommend something substantial be offered beforehand. 

Dates: Tuesday, July 9 – Thursday, July 11 OR Tuesday, August 20 – Thursday, August 22
Ages: Children ages 4 -5
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $45 per camper
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Junior Naturalist Day Camp at Lake St. Clair Nature Center

Does your child love nature and exploring the great outdoors? Then our Jr. Naturalist Day Camp is for them! During this three-day camp your child will investigate the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Lake St. Clair Metropark. Campers will enjoy guided hikes, crafts, and an opportunity to think like a naturalist. We’ll take a closer look at a variety of wildlife found in our unique park habitats and get up close with the live nature center animals. On our last day of camp, we’ll check out the splash pad so be prepared to get wet! Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but please pack a water bottle and lunch for each child.

Dates: Tuesday, July 30 – Thursday, August 1 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 6 – 8
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $75 per camper
Location: Lake St Clair Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Nature Explorer Day Camp at Lake St. Clair Nature Center

Let’s get out and play in the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Lake St. Clair! During our three-day camp we will explore unique habitats through outdoor discovery, nature inspired crafts and hands-on activities. Campers will learn to think like a naturalist as they investigate the natural world. Activities will include sweep netting, pond dipping, guided hikes, a trip on our replica Voyageur Canoe, and meeting our Nature Center animals. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but please pack a water bottle and lunch for each child.

Dates: Tuesday, August 6 – Thursday, August 8 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 9 – 11
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $100 per camper
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Stony Creek Metropark Day Camps

Nature Center Day Camp at Stony Creek Nature Center

Enjoy the outdoors and get away from the electronics! Campers will enjoy stream exploration, nature inspired crafts, boat building with natural materials, wagon ride, a trip to the water slide and so much more. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks will be provided. Campers bring a bagged lunch and a water bottle.

Dates: Tuesday, June 25 – Thursday, June 27 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 8 – 10
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $100 per camper
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.781.9113.

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Habitats Day Camp Ages 6 - 7 at Stony Creek Nature Center

Let’s get out and play in the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Stony Creek Metropark! Children ages 6-7 will enjoy this mini day camp of stream exploration, nature inspired crafts, stories, songs, and plenty of outdoor discovery. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but please pack a water bottle.  

Dates: Tuesday, July 23 – Thursday, July 25 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 6 – 7
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $45 per camper
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.781.9113.

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Habitats Day Camp Ages 4-5 at Stony Creek Nature Center

Let’s get out and play in the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Stony Creek Metropark! Younger children will enjoy this mini day camp of stream exploration, nature inspired crafts, stories, songs, and plenty of outdoor discovery. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but lease pack a water bottle.

Dates: Tuesday, August 13 – Thursday, August 15 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 4 – 5
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $45 per camper
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.781.9113.

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SUMMER CAMP TIPS

Remember these tips for the best day camp experience:

  • Campers should dress for the weather (rain jackets, removeable layers, etc). We will be outside rain or shine.
  • Campers should wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes or hiking boots. No sandals or flip-flops please.
  • Campers should wear clothes that might get a little dirty.
  • Campers should bring a refillable water bottle.
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
  • If your camp takes place over lunch, pack a hearty, well-balanced lunch. However, due to the prevalence of nut allergies, we ask you not to pack any peanut/tree nut products in your child’s lunch.
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