Schools may not be out for a few more weeks, but it's never too early to start planning summer vacation. If "summer camp" is on your child's agenda, here are a few to consider around Macomb Township and in the greater Metro Detroit area.
Camp includes morning instruction at three stations (driving range, putting, chipping), plus rules and etiquette, games, lunch and nine holes of golf in the afternoon. A certified instructor will accompany each foursome. The cost includes lunch, green fees, range balls, a collared golf shirt and three TGA logo golf balls.
- Ages: Grades 1-9
- Cost: $349
- Session: June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10, Aug. 13-17, Aug. 20-24, Aug. 27-31; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Location: Sycamore Hills Golf Club
- Enrollment Deadline: Until session is full.
- Contact: TGA website or 586-489-8332
Macomb Township will play host to a group of British footballers the week of July 23 as they coach hundreds of local kids as part of the British Soccer Camps provided by Challenger Sports. Through British coaching methods, players hone their skills with technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and daily tournaments offered as part of the camp.
- Ages: 3-18
- Cost: $75-$175
- Session: July 23-27; First Kicks, 9-10 a.m., ages 3-4; Mini Soccer, 10:10-11:40 a.m., ages 5-6; Half day, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-9; Half day, 1-4 p.m., ages 10-14; Full day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 11-18
- Location:
- Enrollment Deadline: Until session is full.
- Contact: Register with the , 586-992-2900.
Macomb Community College—Drama Workshop
Open to elementary, middle and high school students, this workshop teaches drama skills from theater professionals such as Lou Fazzini, director and founder of All The World's A Stage. The workshop concludes with a performance on July 20.
- Ages: Grades 1-12
- Cost: Students in first and second grade are $120, while all others are $195. A discount is available if paid in full by June 1.
- Session: July 16-20; Monday-Thursday, Grades 1-2, 9 a.m-noon; Grades 3-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday, all students, 9 a.m; Grades 1-6, 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. performance; Grades 7-12, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. performance
- Location: Macomb Community College, Clinton Township campus
- Enrollment Deadline: Until session is full.
- Contact: 586-286-2044 or e-mail ArtsEducation@macomb.edu
Macomb Community College—Show Choir Workshop
During this weeklong workshop, students learn vocal technique, song interpretation and dance from professional choreographers and vocal coaches. The week of workshops culminates in a grand finale performance, for which students can audition for solos.
- Ages: Grades 7-12
- Cost: $235 per student, but there is a $20 discount if paid in full by June 3.
- Session: Aug. 5-11
- Location: Macomb Community College, Clinton Township campus
- Enrollment Deadline: Until session is full.
- Contact: 586-286-2044 or e-mail ArtsEducation@macomb.edu
Shepherd’s Gate Lutheran Church—5-Day Camp
The day camp includes climbing activities such as wall climbing, crafts, low ropes, slingshot, water activities, euro-bungee, flying squirrel, silly games and much more, courtesy of SpringHill Camps. Financial aid is available to every family that is in need. For more information and a registration form, click here.
- Ages: Grades K-4
- Cost: $159 per child, $134 for each additional sibling
- Session: July 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Shepherd’s Gate Lutheran Church, 12400 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Township
- Enrollment Deadline: Until session is full.
- Contact: 231-734-2616
Joey D’s Summer Adventure Camps
Joe Dumars offers a series of traditional and celebrity sports camps along with a wide variety of non-sports programs designed to challenge children mentally as well as physically. Visit the website for a complete listing of camps.
- Ages: Vary
- Location: Joe Dumars' Fieldhouse, 45300 Mound Rd., Shelby Township
- Enrollment Deadline: Until session is full.
- Contact: 586-731-3080 or register online
There are also countless programs offered through Macomb Township Parks and Recreation and Chippewa Valley Adult and Community Education.
This list will be updated as more camp dates become available. If you know a program that is not on the list, add it in the comments below.
