2025 Lansing Summer Camps Guide: Epic Camps for Sports, Nature, STEAM, and Art in Mid-Michigan!

Summer Camp for Kids in the Lansing Area 2025
Summer is just around the corner, and one of the most popular and fun summer things to do is attend a summer camp.
Whether you’re looking for day camps or overnight camps, options for big kids or little kids, there’s something for everyone in the Lansing area.
Most summer camps in Mid-Michigan run from June through August and many still have openings for enrollment.
Use this mega summer camp guide as your one-stop shop for all things summer camps in the Greater Lansing Area.
We’ve covered sports, nature, STEAM, STEM, art, music, theater, faith-based, equestrian, and much more.
And don’t forget about financial aid opportunities. Some of the camps in the Lansing area offer scholarships and grants.
Start your search now and be ready to enroll SOON as many camps fill up quickly.

Lansing Summer Camp Options
Sports Camps
Andre Hutson Basketball Camp
TBD
Ages: 2 – 12
Dates: June 9-12, 2025
More Info: Further camp and registration details will be posted as they become available.
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing, MI 48823
(866) 846-7892
Grades: 3 – 8
Dates: June 24-26 and July 29-31
More Info: All skill levels are welcome. East Lansing Summer camps focus on overall basketball skills by refining shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, athleticism, and other essential aspects.
Go-Kart Race Kamp
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
1982 West Grand River Avenue, Suite 800, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 721-1794
Ages: 8 – 14 (must be at least 54″ tall)
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Half-day camp runs 8 AM – 12 PM. A fun-filled camp teaching professional racing concepts to improve driving skills and prep for future driving. Other activities offered include arcade games, pizza-making, and epic battles on the battlefield.
Great Lakes Hockey Camp
Biggby East Lansing Ice Cube
2810 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(315) 378-8119
Ages: 5 – 18
Dates: July 28-31, 2025
More Info: Partial-day camp runs 7:30 AM – 2 PM daily. Registration begins March 1, 2025.
GymKind Academy
1982 West Grand River Avenue, Suite 420, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 643-3100
Ages: 3 – 16
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Weekly-themed Lansing summer camps include gymnastics, games, crafts and more. Half, full day, single day and full week options available. Participants must be potty-trained.
High Five Summer Camp
Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 294-6083
Grades: K – 5
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: The Hive Five Summer Day Camp spans 10 weeks, divided into two five-week sessions, with an optional additional week. Held Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, each day is themed and packed with crafts, games, physical and educational activities, along with field trips or assemblies.
Kiki’s Gymnastics
1161 East Clark Road, Suite 330, DeWitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-0805
Ages: 3 – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering children the opportunity to experience a variety of physical, creative, and social activities this summer. Healthy snacks are provided to keep kids energized and active. Offering full-day, half-day, and drop-in options. Drop-in based on availability.
Lansing Parks and Recreation
Foster Community Center
200 N Foster Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Schmidt Community Center
5825 Wise Rd, Lansing, MI 48911
Gier Community Center
2400 Hall St, Lansing, MI 48906
Ages: 5 – 13
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Camps run as early as 7:45 AM and end by 6 PM. $80/residents or $120/non-residents. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Scholarships are available for City of Lansing residents who qualify for financial assistance. Contact (517) 483-4277 for more information

The Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (The MAC)
2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 364-8888
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering weekly themed camps. Both full-day and half-day camps are available.
MSU Sports Camps
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 355-1855
Ages: Vary by Sports Camp
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering sports camps such as baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, spirit/cheer/dance, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. Individual locations for camps will be communicated after registration. Registration begins February 10, 2025.
Soccer Kickers Summer Skills Camp
Patriarche Park, 960 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(619) 502-0147
Ages: 5 – 15
Dates: TBD
More Info: Offering summer soccer skills camps. Half-day afternoon camp available.
WILDCATS Cheer Pride
4500 Empire Way, Suite 7, Lansing, MI 48917
Email: wildcatscheerpride@gmail.com
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: Themed camps will run Monday-Thursday between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Sign up for one or all weeks offered.
World Tour Cheer & Tumble
1860 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864
Email: worldtourcheer@gmail.com
Ages: 5 – 14
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Campers will learn a variety of cheer and tumbling skills as well as participate in crafts, games, movies and even have designated educational sessions! Camp drop-off time is 8:30 AM with a pick-up time of 5:30 PM Monday-Friday. Early drop off available for an additional fee.

YMCA of Lansing Adventure Day Camps
Multiple locations throughout the greater Lansing area
Ages: 2.5 – 11
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: YMCA Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child having fun all summer long. From fostering creativity to building a sense of accomplishment and belonging, we help kids flourish by surrounding each child with support, guidance, and fantastic opportunities to discover, learn, and try until they succeed. Registration will open on March 3, 2025, for members and on March 5, 2025, for non-members. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Science, Nature, STEM & STEAM Summer Camps
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Multiple locations throughout the greater Lansing area
Ages: Toddler – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Expect your child to build lasting relationships, continue to develop their teamwork skills, and learn acceptance all while campers make crafts, play group games and participate in a variety of activities with trips to local attractions including zoos, museums, farms, parks and more!
Camp Discovery!
Woldumar Nature Center
5739 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 322-0030
Grades: Pre-K – 7
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Community-building STEAM-themed day and weekly Lansing summer camp options. A safe place for campers to make friends, learn about nature, and participate in structured & unstructured play. Scholarships available. Scholarship applications for early access 2025 will be accepted through February 16.
Camp Invention
Multiple locations throughout the greater Lansing area
(800) 968-4332
Grades: K – 6
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Build confidence and problem-solving skills, reduce summer learning loss, improve academic achievement, and discover innovative role models.
Camp Wonder
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 376-9733
Grades: Pre-K – 10
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Get into nature while enjoying classic camp traditions and educational activities at summer day camp, overnight, or, excursion camps. 2025 camp registration is open now.
Camp Wonder Open House – April 12, 2025 or May 17, 2025. Registration required.
Capital Area Humane Society
7095 W Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 626-6060
Ages: 4 – 17
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Elementary curriculum explores a series of hands-on activity stations that reinforce concepts in veterinary care, pet costs, pet grooming, pet point of view, animal cruelty and animal careers. Middle and high school programs focus on pet overpopulation, animal cruelty, animal abuse and human violence, and careers directly or indirectly involving animals.
EDRU Science and Skating Summer Camp
1891 S Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2001
Ages: 6 – 13
Dates: June 23 – 27, 2025
More Info: Each day is packed with skating lessons, STEM-based activities, roller skating games, and nonstop fun! Topics include: Roller Skate Engineering, the Mechanics of Motion, the Science of Lighting, and more. 2025 camp registration is open now.
Fenner Nature Center
2020 E Mount Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 483-4224
Grades: K – 5
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering fun and engaging summer day camps. Your camper will spend their days outside playing, adventuring, making new friends, and developing a long-lasting connection to nature. Registration begins March 1, 2025, for members and April 1, 2025, for non-members.
Harris Nature Center Day Camps
3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-3866
Grades: Pre-K – 6
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: Enjoy a 1-day, 2-day or 4-day adventure this summer! All Day Camps at the Harris Nature Center are nature themed with an emphasis on conservation. Camps are arranged and designed with age-appropriate activities. Camps run from 9 AM-12 PM for preschoolers and 9 AM – 3 PM for K – 6.
Humble Beginnings Ranch Farm Camp
4151 E Walker Rd, St Johns, MI 48879
(989) 627-2462
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Farm camp! No prior experience is required. Camp is held outdoors. Each camp consists of learning how to care for farm animals, making arts & crafts, water play, interactive learning activities, and farm exploration.
Impression 5 Summer LABS
200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 485-8116
Ages: 5 – 14
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Learn about basic science in science-themed day camps! L.A.B.S. Camps offer children hands-on on experiences exploring scientific concepts through interactive experimentation, challenges, artistic expression, and play. These camps are designed to pique your child’s interest in the world around them, encourage curiosity and creativity, and celebrate new discoveries each day. Scholarships available.

Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 342-2713 or (517) 342-2769
Grades: Entering grades 1 – 7
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Choose from half or whole-day camps. Camps include a variety of hands-on experiences, animal presentations, and adventures typical zoo visitors don’t have. Extended care is available. Registration is open for current members. Registration will open to the general public on February 17, 2025.

Spartan LEGO Robotics
Michigan State University – Engineering Building
428 S Shaw Lane RM 1340, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-7282
Grades: 4-7 (entering Fall 2025)
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: Build and test multiple robotic systems, beginning with EV3 and progressing to more advanced engineering robotics systems such as VEX IQ. Work in teams to build custom robots, test your ideas, and learn engineering problem-solving skills. Then face-off against other teams in robot vs. robot competitions!
Summer Adventure Camp
13991 Tallman Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-7351
Ages: 4-13
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering programs for young outdoor enthusiasts that are preschool-aged (4-5 years old), to those who have completed grade six. Camps run Monday – Thursday between 9 AM – 5 PM. Registration begins April 1, 2025.
tinkr2.0
2650 E Grand River Ave, Unit D, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 500-8687
Grades: K-5; separate tinkrTOT camp for those ages 5 and under
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Camps will run half-day – AM Session 9 AM-12 PM; PM Session 1 – 4 PM. STEAM-based camp options.

Wildwood Ranch
4909 Brophy Rd, Howell, MI 48855
(855) 550-2267
Ages: 5-15
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering full-week and partial-week camps. Wildwood Ranch is a non-denominational Christian camp offering a fun-filled Bible story time each day with songs and skits that focus on character-building and life lessons. Additional activities include the climbing wall, the Blob (ages 6+), horses, archery (ages 8+), slingshot target paint ball (ages 6+), group games, and more.
Art, Music & Theatre Camps
All-of-Us Express Children’s Theatre
Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-2580 ext 0
Ages: 6-15
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: Introduce aspiring actors to the feel of a production. Lasting one to two weeks, a variety of themes are offered each year, from popular movies to musical theatre. Participants brainstorm story ideas, audition for parts, work with an original script, create basic props and costumes, and put on a short Friday performance all in one week (sometimes two)!
Art Unlimited
4692 Okemos Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-8278
Ages: 7+ unless noted otherwise
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: Hands-on learning with various artistic media while helping build a strong love of art. Weekly camps from 10 AM – 1 PM, Monday through Friday. Campers should bring lunch. The cost for the week is $185. Preregistration is necessary for all sessions. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for the weekly camps. Camp sessions can be changed if needed and if there is availability.
Beginning Strings Camp
MSU Community Music School
4930 S. Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 355-7661
Ages: 6 – 12
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: With this camp, children are introduced to violins, violas and cellos and given five days of hands-on instruction by professional string teachers, along with singing and music theory games, and a musicianship class. Instruments are provided by CMS for students who do not have one.
BORN Dance Academy
631 E Saginaw Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 420-0235
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: Morning and afternoon sessions available. Campers will enjoy daily snacks, crafts, dance, and free gymnastics play. Campers must be potty-trained.
Eric “RicStar” Music Therapy Camp
4930 S. Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 355-7661
Ages: Birth to 25
Date: TBD for 2025
More Info: This inclusive, summer day camp provides opportunities for musical expression, enjoyment, and interaction for all persons with special needs and their siblings. Sessions include song writing, rock ‘n’ roll combo, silly sing-along, xylophones, percussion, movement, improvisation, and more. Additionally, adolescent and adult volunteers from our community are paired with campers – an inspirational and life-changing experience as expressed by many of the volunteers. Adults meet June 13-15 and children and adolescents meet June 17-19. Each camp concludes with the “Be a Star Showcase” where campers may perform for family and friends and their abilities are celebrated.
Kid Studio – Summer Art Camp at the Broad Art Museum
547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 884-4800
Ages: 6-11
Date: June – July 2025
More Info: Your creative camper will spend their week at the MSU Broad Museum working alongside other kids to experiment, wonder, imagine, and create in our Kid Studio. Campers will make and see art all around the museum as they explore the endless possibilities of what art can be. Registration begins March 1, 2025.
Middle School Band Camp
Michigan State University – Music Building
333 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-7661
Grades: Middle School
Date: TBD for 2025
More Info: The Middle School Band Camp is a day camp for middle school students who have completed at least one year of instrumental study. This five-day camp meets in the Music Building on MSU’s campus and provides students with the opportunity to perform with other talented students, receive class instruction in instrumental technique from highly-trained CMS music professionals and MSU graduate students, and explore music through musicianship classes. Time spent studying and rehearsing culminates in a concert for family and friends at a performance venue on MSU’s campus.
Playing Picasso – Artful Expressions Summer Camp
300 N Clippert St, Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 203-0151
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Themed weekly summer camps run from 8 AM to 12 PM, Monday through Friday. Looking for creative, engaging, and hands-on activities for your kiddos this summer? Playing Picasso is offering a camp where kids will explore themed pottery and art projects each day, with snacks provided and projects ready for pickup once fired.
REACH Studio Art Center
1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 999-3643
Ages: 6-10 and 10-13
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: Students can sign up for one class or a full day (morning and afternoon sessions: 9 AM – 12 PM and/or 1 – 4 PM). Lunch supervision will be provided for campers who sign up for morning and afternoon sessions. Aftercare will also be provided for an additional fee.

School of Rock
2037 W Grand River Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 220-7625
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals.
Take It From The Top
750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 884-3166
Ages: TBD
Dates: July – August 2025
More Info: Take It From The Top summer camps, led by Broadway professionals, provide an exciting opportunity to develop your singing, acting, and dancing skills in a supportive environment.
Themed Summer Camps
City of East Lansing Parks & Rec
Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 319-6979
Grades: 1 – 5
Dates: TBD
More Info: East Lansing Summer Camps features different weekly themes and various activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor games/activities, and more. Parents can enjoy the flexibility of signing their child up for a couple of weeks or for the entire summer. Parents have the option of choosing which days they would like their child to attend with a minimum of three days per week. Kids Camp is not offered on holidays. Camp hours are 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM with extended care offered before and after Monday-Thursday.
Equine Center for Learning
2901 Wabash Rd, Lansing, MI, 48910
(517) 755-2175
Grades: K – 8
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Choose from one or two-day camps. Camp times vary by offering. All camps are horse-related or horse-themed.
Fabus Farms
9251 Krouse Rd, Ovid, MI 48866
(517) 862-4059
Ages: 5+
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Camps for beginners through advanced riders with weekly themes including pony, vet science, future farmer, princess camps, and more. Offering 2 or 3-day camps. Camps run from 10 AM to 4 PM. Early drop-off and late pick-up are not available. A full catalog of all their camp offerings can be found online. Camp registration begins on February 1, 2025.
GUPPY: Gifted University for Precocious and Passionate Youth
Campus of Michigan State University (exact location given after registration)
Grades: 4 – 6
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: Participants explore accelerated, hands-on educational experiences in MSU’s labs and classrooms with various class tracks tailored by grade level. Application deadline: May 9, 2025.
Kathleen’s Kitchen Camp
Holt High School
5885 Holt Rd, Holt, MI 48842
Email: theteachingandbakingguru@gmail.com
Grades: 4 – 7
Dates: August 4 – 8, 2025
More Info: Along with baking, campers will partake in marketing lessons, which include advertising and packaging. Campers will be taking part in science, math, and literacy lessons taught in creative ways by excited and experienced teachers.
Lansing Community College
LCC East Campus, 2827 Eyde Pkwy, East Lansing, MI 48837
(517) 483-1415
Grades: 2 – 12
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: 30+ STEAM camps offered throughout the summer. Morning camps run from 9am-noon; afternoon camps run from 1-4 PM. Free early drop off (7:45 AM) and free aftercare (until 5 PM). Scholarships available based on income.
Launch Trampoline Park
1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-7812
Ages: 5 – 13
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: Our energetic environment, led by fantastic camp counselors and featuring exciting Launch attractions, ensures your child will have the best summer ever at our entertainment center. Morning, afternoon, and full day options.
Le Chat Gourmet Kids’ Cooking Camp
11874 Bunker Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-7322
Ages: 8 – 16
Dates: July – August 2025
More Info: Learn cooking techniques, beginning knife skills, liquid and dry measurements, operating kitchen equipment, learning culinary terms and more. Students will make several dishes over the course of the week.
The Literacy Camp
River’s Edge Community Church, 12406 Broadbent Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 202-1617
Grades: 1 – 4
Dates: July – August 2025
More Info: Half-day camps, choose morning or afternoon. Early bird discount until April 15, 2025. High-quality instruction from top-notch local educators. Register opens on March 1, 2025.

MADD Camp – Music. Art. Drama. Dance.
510 West Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 482-0668
Ages: 6 – 16
Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025
More Info: A free week of singing, art, acting, and dancing along with recreation.
Northfork Farms & Outback
3637 Morrice Rd, Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 881-9142
Ages: 6 – 16
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Offering two-day, three-day, and week-long camps. All levels of horsemanship are welcome. Additional activities include swimming, games, petting zoo, and fishing.
Nottingham Equestrian Center Pony Camp
16848 Towar Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 351-7304
Ages: 5 – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Camp lessons focus on improving riders’ balance, position, and coordination through riding games and exercises. Afterward, campers can unwind with a short trail ride. The remaining camp hours include educational topics on the benefits of horses, wildlife, and nature, along with recreational activities like daily arts and crafts projects and games utilizing newly learned horse skills.
Panther Camp at Our Savior Lutheran (Lansing)
7910 E St. Joe Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 882-3550
Ages: 3 – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Panther Camp is a summer day camp open daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, featuring themed activities for all age groups. Campers will enjoy plenty of outdoor play, exciting weekly activities, and special events throughout the summer. School-aged children will also have the chance to go on field trips to fun venues in the Lansing area. Families can choose to register for as few as one week or all available weeks. Registration begins in February 2025.

Summer Fun Club and Double-Digit Day Camp (DARA)
Valley Farms Community Center, 16101 Brook Rd, Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 482-5117
Ages: 5 – 14
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Located in DeWitt Township, the Summer Fun Club and Double-Digit Day Camp are hosted by DeWitt Area Recreation Authority and feature weekly themes, field trips, and more. Registration begins February 28, 2025.
Sundance Riding Stables
9250 Nixon Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-5500
Ages: 8 – 16
Dates: TBD
More Info: Besides their daily riding lesson, campers will rotate through different learning centers, horse feeding, saddling, washing and grooming, horse anatomy, identifying horse equipment, safety, and arts and crafts. On the final day of camp, Thursday, the kids will participate in a horse show to show off to their family what they have learned at the camp.
Sweet Encounters Kids’ Culinary Academy
Knapp Building
300 S Washington Squares, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 730-5005
Ages: Contact Sweet Encounters
Dates: TBD for 2025
More Info: Does your kiddo love food and want to get creative in the kitchen? This is the perfect culinary course for budding chefs! During our one-week boot camp, your young chef will learn knife skills, food and kitchen safety, dietetics and nutrition, and food science! Each week, they will master a new skill and recipe. This course includes a chef hat and apron.

Sleepover Camps
4-H Exploration Days
Campus of Michigan State University (exact location given after registration)
Ages: 12 – 19
Dates: July 18 – 20, 2025
More Info: Experience college life, learn new skills, and meet friends from across Michigan at MSU’s 4-H Exploration Days! Join 1,000 youth for exciting sessions, campus living, and fun activities while building confidence, leadership, and career interests.
Camp Lookout
1310 Buena Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 299-0005
Ages: 7 – 18
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: Empowering young people through experiential learning with a unique programming model that emphasizes creativity, exploration, inclusion, and community building.
High School Engineering Institute (HSEI)
Campus of Michigan State University (exact location given after registration)
Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: Residential program for high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (GPA 3.0+) considering engineering careers. Participants explore engineering majors through lectures, hands-on activities, and tours while connecting with MSU faculty and students.
HQ2 Elite XC Camp
17235 Adventure Rd, Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 299-0005
Grades: 7 – 12
Dates: July 2025
More Info: Cross-country summer camp provides a unique and immersive experience for skill development, fostering endurance, teamwork, and mental resilience in aspiring runners. Registration is open.
Interlochen Arts Camp 2024: Music, Performing Arts & Film Camp
4000 J Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7200
Grades: 3 – 12
Dates: June – July 2025
More Info: At Interlochen Arts Camp, students can explore their creativity through programs in seven different art disciplines. If your child is passionate about more than one art form, our Interdisciplinary Arts programs let them explore them all.
Making a Game of It
Michigan State University – Engineering Building
428 S Shaw Lane RM 1340, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-7282
Grades: 11 and 12 + recent graduates
Date: July 13-18, 2025
More Info: Making a Game of it (MGIT) facilitates students’ technological growth and provides computer software skills directly applicable to STEM-related professions. Students participating in this program will:
· Develop Software in Python
· Design a video game
· Be prepared to enter MSU’s Computer Science degree-granting program
This program is taught by MSU’s faculty and graduate students who are experienced researchers and teachers interested in sharing computer and coding skills with future engineering students. This co-ed program is open to U.S. and International students and recent graduates.
Mystic Lake YMCA Overnight Camp
9505 W Ludington Dr, Lake, MI 48632
(517) 827-9650
Ages: 6 – 15
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: There’s nothing better than spending the summer in the great outdoors – swimming, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, making friends, and roasting marshmallows by the fireside. Sessions at camp focus on the character values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility within each activity.
SpringHill Church Summer Camp
7717 95th Ave Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2616
Grades: 1 – 12
Dates: June – August 2025
More Info: A week at overnight camp provides a safe and structured environment where every child can let loose and try new things. SpringHill Church Camp strives to make each activity a teachable moment and to instill confidence and self-reliance.
Plan for Summer Camp in Lansing 2025
Which summer camp options look interesting for your kids this year?
Whichever your family decides, we know you’ll have a blast because each of these locations has been planning and preparing to give your kids a great 2025 summer camp season!
Do you host a Lansing area summer camp you’d like us to add to the list? Send us an Email and let us know.
PS – If you’re looking for summer camps in neighboring Michigan cities, take a look at Kalamazoo Summer Camps and Grand Rapids Summer Camps for even more cool camp ideas.