Summer Camp for Kids in the Lansing Area 2022
While it feels much too early to talk about summer plans, Mid-Michigan summer camps are already putting the final touches on some amazing programs that start in June.
Use our mega guide as a one-stop-shop for all summer camps in the Greater Lansing Area. We’ve covered sports, STEAM, arts, music, and more. And don’t forget about financial aid opportunities. Many camps offer scholarships and grants; we’ve listed many local options for these as well.
Start your search now and be ready to enroll SOON. Registration opens in March for many Lansing summer camps.
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 |
| D-BAT Mid-Michigan baseball camp in Lansing. ages 13 and under June (517) 999-6000 5339 Aurelius Rd, Lansing, MI 48911 |
| Erickson Fun Run hosts mini summer camps for elementary-aged kids. June – August confidentkids@ericksonfunrun.com (517) 798-5325 |
| Howell Recreation offers High Five camps in Howell. grades K – 5 June – August (517) 294-6083 925 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 |
| Junior Golf Camp with Meridian Sun Golf Club. ages 3+ June – August (517) 339-8281 1018 Haslett Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 |
| Lansing Sailing Club offers summer sessions. (517) 339-9030 6039 East Lake Dr, Haslett MI 48840 |
| 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, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling msucamps@msu.edu |
| Nike Basketball Camps offer camps throughout Michigan. June- July (800) 645-3226 |
| Soccer Kickers Summer Skills Camp offers summer soccer skills camps. July – August info@soccerkickers.com At Patriarche Park 960 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 |
| Spartan Youth Summer Program offered in various locations: Basketball, baseball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, cheer, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. (517) 355-1855 |
| US Sports Camps (throughout Michigan) offers various sport camps. June – August (800) 645-3226 |
| 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 ages Kindergarten – 10 years 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! |
| 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 |
| High School Engineering Institute hosted by MSU College of Engineering (HSEI) summer camp. grades 10 – 12 June – July future-engineer@egr.msu.edu |
| Humble Beginnings Ranch, Farm Camp in Saint 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 facilitates students’ technological growth and provides computer software skills that are directly applicable to STEM-related professions. grades 11 – 12 July 10-15 (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 3 – 6 Build and test multiple robotic systems. (517) 353-7282 future-engineer@egr.msu.edu |
| Spring Hill Day Camp grades K – 5 July 25-29 (231) 734-2616 Riverview Church 3585 E Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI 48842 Canceled for 2022 |
| 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) 233-1524 1982 W Grand River, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center Christian camp offering overnight and day camps focusing on outdoor fun and more elementary – high school June – August (269) 721-8291 1700 Clear Lake, Dowling, MI 49050 |
| 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
(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
| Eli and Edyth Broad offer art-themed weekly day camps. ages 6 – high school Scholarships are available June – August (517) 884-4800 547 E Circle Dr. East Lansing, MI 48824 |
| Eric “RicStar” Virtual Music Therapy Camp offers music camps for persons with special needs and their siblings. for all ages June commusic@msu.edu (517) 355-7661 (517) 667-8326 edgerto3@msu.edu |
| Fab Five Designs offers DIY maker camps. 318 N. Clinton Ave, St. Johns, MI 48879 (906) 362-5759 |
| Fusion Dance Center offers themed dance camps. ages 5 – 10 July (517) 755-9344 6500 Mercantile Way Suite 3, Lansing, MI 48911 |
| Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center offers various virtual art camps. ages 6 – 17 (517) 574-4521 |
| Living Arts Dance Studio offers dance camps in Williamston and Mason. 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 June – August (517) 999-3643 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 |
| 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 2022. June – August (734) 945-5951 |
| Capital Area Humane Society Summer Camp in Lansing. ages 4 – 16 June – August (517) 626-6060 info@adoptlansing.org |
| DeWitt Area Recreation Authority (DARA) offers various camps. ages 5 – 14 June – August 517-482-5117 |
| 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 (multiple locations) offers reading and writing camps delivered in a fun way. (517) 202-1617 |
| 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. June – August (517) 706-5020 2800 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 |
| Panther Camp at Our Savior Lutheran (Lansing) offering themed camps. ages 3 – 13 June – August 517-882-3550 ext. 108 wcarroll@oursaviorlansing.org |
Sundance Riding Stables offers horse camps during the summer
June – August
(517) 627-5500
9250 Nixon Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
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. Click the “Sleep Away” tab to find all of their options and contact info. |
| Kalamazoo Kids has done the work for us and found fun and safe options for overnight camps. Camp Kidwell and 4-H Camp are a couple of options. Check out their list to see what works great for your family. Contact info and details are included. |
| 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:
| Eli & Edyth Broad Art Museum is passionate about making its Summer Camps available and affordable for all families. Email bamedu@msu.edu to apply. |
| Fenner Nature Center offers scholarships. Fill out this form to apply. |
| Lansing Art Gallery offers scholarships. Call (517) 574-4521 for details. |
| Lansing Parks and Rec offers kid’s camp scholarships. Fill out this form to apply. |
| Literacy Camp offers partial scholarships. Call (517) 202-1617 for more info. |
| 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. |
| tinkrLAB offers scholarships. For more information, call (517) 233-1524. |
Summer Camp Plans in Lansing 2022
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 2022 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!