Summer Camp for Kids in the Lansing Area 2023
Summer is just around the corner, and one of the most popular summer things to do is go to 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.
Directory: Lansing Summer Camps
Summer Camp Types
Sports Summer Camps
| Breakthrough Basketball Camp offered in various locations in Michigan grades 3 – 12 (866) 846-7892 |
| DARA – DeWitt Area Recreation Authority Summer Fun Club and Double-Digit Day Camp in DeWitt Township. ages 5 – 14 (517) 482-5117 Valley Farms Community Center 16101 Brook Rd, Lansing, MI 48906 |
| GymKind Academy in Okemos. Weekly themed summer camps include gymnastics, games, crafts and more. Half, Full Day, Single Day and Full Week options available. Participants must be potty-trained. ages 3-16 (517) 643-3100 June – August 1982 West Grand River Avenue, Suite 420, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Howell Recreation offers High Five camps in Howell. grades K – 5 June – August (517) 294-6083 925 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 |
| Kiki’s Gymnastics in DeWitt offers 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 both full-day and drop-in options. Drop-in based on availability. ages 3-12 June – August (517) 668-0805 1161 East Clark Road, Suite 330, DeWitt, MI 48820 |
| Lansing Parks and Recreation offers some summer programs. (517) 483-4277 |
| The Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (The MAC) offers various summer camps. ages 5 – 12 June – August (517) 364-8888 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| MSU Sports Camps offers day camps in baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, spirit/cheer/dance, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. msucamps@msu.edu |
| NIKE Tennis Camp in East Lansing ages 9-18 June 26-30, 2023 July 10-14, 2023 (800) 645-3226 3571 East Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI 48910 |
| Soccer Kickers Summer Skills Camp offers summer soccer skills camps. July – August info@soccerkickers.com Patriarche Park 960 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| High Kaliber Karting and Racing – Go-Kart Race Kamp ages 9-12 June 19-23, 2023 June 26-30, 2023 (517) 721-1790 1982 West Grand River Avenue, Suite 800, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| YMCA of Lansing Adventure Day Camps in multiple locations. ages 3 – 12 June – August 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. |
Science, Nature, STEM & STEAM Camps
| AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool Kindergarten – 10 years Multiple Locations throughout mid-Michigan Expect your child to build lasting relationships, continue to develop their teamwork skills and learn acceptance. All while they create crafts, play group games and participate in a variety of activities with trips to local attractions including zoos, museums, farms, parks and more! |
| Burchfield Exploring Nature Day Camp in Holt. ages 5 to 12 June – August (517) 676-2233 No Camp July 3-7, 2023 881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI 48842 |
| Camp Discovery! at Woldumar Nature Center community building STEAM-themed day and weekly camp options. June – August (517) 322-0030 5739 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917-8503 |
| Camp Invention meets various locations across Lansing. grades Pre-K – 12 June – August (800) 968-4332 campinvention@invent.org |
| Camp Wonder with Howell Nature Center. (517) 546-0249 ryang@howellnaturecenter.org 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843 |
| Capital Area Humane Society (Lansing) offers hands-on humane education. ages 8 – 13 July – August (517) 626-6060 education@AdoptLansing.org |
| Fenner Nature Center offers fun and engaging summer day camps for preschoolers through 8th graders. Your camper will spend their days outside playing, adventuring, making new friends, and developing a long-lasting connection to nature. (517) 483-4224 2020 E Mount Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 |
| Harris Nature Center Day Camps in Okemos. grades Pre-K – 8 June – August (517) 349-3866 hnc@meridian.mi.us 3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Humble Beginnings Ranch, Farm Camp in St. Johns. ages 6 – 12 June – August M -F (989) 627-2462 lergashl@gmail.com 4151 E Walker Rd, St Johns, MI 48879 |
| Impression 5 Summer LABS day camps. ages 3 – 14 June – August (517) 485-8116 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933 |
| Making a Game of It grades 11 and 12 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. July 9-14, 2023 (517) 353-7282 |
| Potter Park Zoo offers Zookambi summer camps. grades 1 – 12 June – August (517) 342-2713 or (517) 342-2769 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 |
| Spartan LEGO Robotics grade 4 – 6 Session 1: June 19-23, 2023 Session 2: June 26-30, 2023 Session 3: July 10-14, 2023 Build and test multiple robotic systems. (517) 353-7282 future-engineer@egr.msu.edu 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 Programs with Eaton County Offers programs for young outdoor enthusiasts that are preschool-aged (4-5 years old), to those who have completed grade six. There is an option for before-care for preschoolers, or before- and after-care for k-6 graders. (517) 627-7351 13991 Tallman Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 |
| tinkrLAB has Lansing’s #1 STEAM-Based Summer Camp. Offering full and half-day camps and before/aftercare, each week of camp is hands-on and full of discovery. (517) 500-8687 2650 E Grand River Ave, Unit D, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| Wildwood Ranch offers day camps. ages 4 – 15 (855) 550-2267 4909 Brophy Rd, Howell, MI 48855 |
Art & Music Summer Camps
| All-of-Us Express Children’s Theater offers summer drama camps. ages 6 – 15 June – August (517) 333-2580 ext 0 At the East Lansing Hannah Community Center 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| Delta Dance Connection offers dance camps. ages 3 – 13 TBA ShannonSimonDance@gmail.com 5438 Elizabeth Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 |
| Eric “RicStar” Virtual Music Therapy Camp offers music camps for persons with special needs and their siblings. GO GREEN Session: June 12-14, 2023 (for ages birth – 25) GO WHITE Session: June 15-17, 2023 (for ages 21+), includes a half day in-person option (517) 355-7661 commusic@msu.edu |
| Fab Five Designs offers DIY maker camps. 318 N. Clinton Ave, St. Johns, MI 48879 (906) 362-5759 *Discounts for registering for more than one week available. |
| Fusion Dance Center offers themed dance camps. ages 5 – 10 July (517) 755-9344 6500 Mercantile Way Suite 3, Lansing, MI 48911 |
| Living Arts Dance Studio offers dance camps in Williamston. ages 3+ June – August (517) 819-9361 susan@livingartsdancestudio.com |
| MSU Community Music School multiple music summer camp options. June-August (517) 355-7661 4930 Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| REACH Studio Art Center offers summer art camp. ages 6 – 12 Half-Day Campus – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. June – August (517) 999-3643 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 Full tuition is: $180. Partial scholarship: $120, Full scholarship $15. Limited full and partial scholarships, for qualifying youth based on household income, are available during registration. |
| School of Rock in East Lansing offers several themed music summer camps. ages 7 – 12 June – August (517) 220-7625 2037 W Grand River Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Spartan Dance Center offers summer dance camps ages 5 – 12 June – August (517) 225-0096 6075 N Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
Themed Summer Camps
| Arbor Chess Camp offers virtual chess camps in 2023. June – August (734) 945-5951 raygarrison@arborchess.com |
| Capital Area Humane Society Summer Camp in Lansing. ages 4 – 16 June – August (517) 626-6060 info@adoptlansing.org |
| City of East Lansing Parks & Rec grades 1st – 5th Weekly Monday-Thursday (517) 319-6979 at the Hannah Community Center 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 *Kids camp hours are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended care is available from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. |
| DeWitt Area Recreation Authority (DARA) offers various camps. ages 5 – 14 June – August (517) 482-5117 |
| Equine Center for Learning (formerly the Beekman Center) is part of the Lansing School District and offers full and half day camp options. grades K – 8 June – August (517) 755-2175 2901 Wabash Road, Lansing, MI, 48910 |
| Fabus Farms in Ovid – Camps for beginners through advanced riders – themed pony, vet science, future farmer, princess camps and more. Day Camp Catalog. ages 4+ June – August (517) 862-4059 9251 Krouse Road, Ovid, MI 48866 |
| Kidz Camp at the University Club of MSU (membership required) grades Pre-K – 8 (517) 353-5111 3435 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 |
| Lansing Community College offers many options for themed summer camps. runs throughout summer (517) 483-1415 |
| Launch Trampoline Park offers themed summer camps. ages 5 – 12 June – August (517) 381-7812 info@launchlansing.com 1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Le Chat Gourmet Kids’ Cooking Camp offers cooking classes. ages 8 – 16 July – August (517) 663-7322 lechatgourmet@lechatgourmet.com |
| The Literacy Camp in Lansing offers reading and writing camps delivered in a fun way. 1st – 3rd grade June – July (517) 202-1617 info@theliteracycamp.com |
| MADD Camp – Music. Art. Drama. Dance ages 6-16 July 24-28, 2023 (517) 482-0668 510 West Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48933 *Free |
| Northfork Farms & Outback in Webberville offers day and overnight horse camp. June – August christie@northforkoutback.com (517) 881-9142 3637 Morrice Rd, Webberville, MI 48892 |
| Nottingham Equestrian Center Pony Camp in East Lansing. ages 5 – 12 June – August (517) 351-7304 nottinghamec@gmail.com 16848 Towar Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| Okemos Special Needs Day Camp provides children and adults with disabilities opportunities to experience local activities. Will return in 2024 (517) 706-5020 2800 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Panther Camp at Our Savior Lutheran (Lansing) offering themed camps. ages 3-13 June – August *No Camp Week of July 3-7 (517) 882-3550 ext. 108 wcarroll@oursaviorlansing.org |
| Sigh Studio is offering immersive and engaging in-person learning opportunities this summer at the Lake Lansing Bandshell in Haslett. ages 5-14 June-July msigh@sigh.studio 1621 Pike St, Haslett, MI 48840 *Please note: Lake Lansing Park is a county park and there is a per vehicle entrance fee year-round of $3 for Ingham County residents and $5 for non-residents seven days a week at Burchfield Park, Hawk Island, Lake Lansing Park-North, and Lake Lansing Park-South. There is no charge to simply drop your student off. |
| Sundance Riding Stables offers horse camps during the summer. June – August (517) 627-5500 9250 Nixon Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 |
| Sweet Encounters Kids’ Culinary Academy in Lansing offers themed cooking camps. ages 7+ June – August (517) 730-5005 desserts@sweetencounterbakery.com 300 S. Washington Squares, Lansing, MI 48933 (inside the Knapp Building) |
| Twisted Trail Stables Day Camp June – August (517) 213-1229 6270 Steele Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 |
Sleepover Summer Camps
| Camp Lookout offers day camps in addition to sessions that last for three nights, one week or two weeks. ages 7-15 (231) 299-0005 1310 Buena Rd, Frankfort, MI |
| Ebersole Center hosts groups of 35 or more that want to experience a unique Summer Camp. This option is great for homeschooling groups, churches, band camps, and family reunions. (517) 755-5000 3400 2nd St, Wayland, MI 49348 |
| Grand Rapids Kids has done a lot of research on fun and great places to send your kids this summer. |
| Interlochen Arts Camp 2023: Music, Performing Arts & Film Camp – Visual arts, creative writing, visual arts, interdisciplinary arts, dance, theater and film. ages 8-18 June – August (231) 276-7200 4000 J Maddy Parkway, Interlochen, MI 49643 |
| Kalamazoo Kids has done the work for us and found fun and safe options for overnight camps. |
| Mystic Lake YMCA Overnight Camp ages 6 – 17 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. (517) 827-9650 9505 W Ludington Dr, Lake, MI 48632 |
| SpringHill Church Summer Camp offers overnight camps. grades 2 – 12 June – August (231) 734-2616 7717 95th Ave Evart, Michigan 49631 |
| Wildwood Ranch Camp & Retreat Center offers overnight summer camps. ages 8 – 15 June – August (855) 550-2267 4909 Brophy Rd, Howell, MI 48855 |
Summer Camp Scholarships
Need a summer camp scholarship? Many Lansing programs want to enhance Lansing kids’ summer months and make sure all kids have an opportunity to experience summer camp. If you’re interested in getting your kids into a camp through a scholarship, try out these awesome locations:
| Fenner Nature Center offers scholarships. Fill out this form to apply. |
| MSU Community Music School offers financial assistance. Call (517) 355-7661 for details. |
| REACH Studio Art Center offers scholarships and sibling discounts. Contact (517) 999-3643 for details. |
Summer Camp Plans in Lansing 2023
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 2023 Summer Camp Season!
Do you have a Lansing area summer camp you’d like us to add to the list? Leave us a comment and let us know!
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THIS IS AWESOME!!!!
Stacey!! Thanks so much!!! So excited kids have so many awesome options this year!