Ann Arbor Family’s Summer Camp Guide

The summer is the perfect time for kids and teens to take a break from schoolwork and learn new skills, hobbies and life lessons. Through summer camps, youth have the opportunity to meet new people and share new experiences. Book your kids’ dream summer camp experience now before it fills up!

YMCA Camps

The YMCA’s summer camp program offers opportunities for youth to explore their interests and gain new skills. Kids can choose from a variety of options, including day camp and overnight camp. To learn more about the offerings at the YMCA for youth and families, visit annarborymca.org/camps.

YMCA Camp Al-Gon-Quian (AGQ): Burt Lake, MI (Ages 8-16)

YMCA Camp AGQ, situated on beautiful Burt Lake, MI is home to 1300 campers each summer. AGQ’s mission is to put our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into action through facilities and programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Camp AGQ offers a traditional overnight camp experience for campers ages 8-16. Campers bunk in semi-rustic cabins with role model counselors who facilitate a transformative camp experience focused on youth development principles.

YMCA Camp Birkett: Pinckney, MI (Ages 5-14)

Camp Birkett, a traditional day camping program, provides a full day of enriching experiences that promote skill development and self-confidence. With over 100 years of history, Camp Birkett has continued to offer a summer outdoors, immersed in a natural environment on the shores of Silver Lake in Pinckney. Facilities include a lake-view lodge, athletic field, gaga-pit, nature cabin, locker and changing rooms, archery range, waterfront swimming area and watercraft.

Each week, campers participate in traditional camp activities including canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, theater and archery. Each session also has a unique theme to provide a creative spin on camp activities and create lasting memories.

Camp New Heights: Ypsilanti, MI (Ages 5-14)

Camp New Heights is a YMCA day camp program located in East Washtenaw County, where each week is packed with opportunities for exploration and active fun. Each session, campers participate in themed activities, arts & crafts, science experiments, sports, team building, silent reading time, enrichment activities and more.

Camp Treetown: Ann Arbor, MI (Ages 5-17)

Camp Treetown, located in downtown Ann Arbor is home to a variety of traditional and specialty camp programs. Campers can pursue their interests with new friends and learn new skills in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Each week campers have the opportunity to delve into the world of gymnastics, participate in themed activities, arts & crafts, sports, babysitter training and more. Camp Treetown offers full-day camps for ages 5-17.

Ann Arbor Rec & Ed Summer Camp

1515 S. 7th St., Ann Arbor
(734) 994–2300
aarecedonline.com/campsThe best week of your summer starts here! Why choose Rec & Ed’s week-long summer camps for kids ages 3-15? In addition to being a convenient, affordable, and trusted choice for parents, our camps are an engaging, enriching and FUN choice for kids. Every day is a new adventure where campers create, play, and explore, and, most importantly, feel a sense of belonging.

With guidance from highly-qualified staff and volunteers, campers have hands-on fun, form friendships, find new talents, and gain confidence with a summer they won’t forget. The possibilities are endless with art, science, music, dance, chess, robotics, drama, sports and more. Summer camps run June 15–August 21, 2026, with half-day and full-day options for campers ages 5–15. Early Childhood Camps offer half-day drop-off camps for ages 3–5.5. Summer camps will be held at various AAPS school locations. Scholarships are available! Please call (734) 994-2300 ext. 0 for assistance.

The Future Innovators Academy Summer Camps — Not Your Average Summer Camp!

4130 Varsity Dr., Ann Arbor
734-800-4189
thefutureinnovatorsacademy.com

Ignite curiosity and unleash creativity at The Future Innovators Academy’s hands-on STEM summer camps for incoming grades K–9! From robotics and coding to 3D printing, game design, digital arts, and engineering challenges, every week brings a new adventure where kids build, code, and create real projects they’re proud of.

Campers might 3D print a light-up dragon egg, code a robot to follow commands, design their own Roblox game, or explore Minecraft Modding–all while developing problem-solving skills and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.

With expert mentors, all materials provided and fresh outdoor time to reset and recharge, no two weeks are the same. Whether your child is new to STEM or ready to level up, FIA camps make this summer limitless, memorable and mind-blowingly fun.

Interested in learning more about what we offer beyond camps – classes, workshops, snow day camps, birthday parties, and more? Browse our website or give us a shout at  info@thefutureinnovatorsacademy.com. We’d love to help you find the perfect fit.