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Detroit's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's rich heritage of innovation, sports, and cultural diversity. From the iconic Pistons Academy basketball camps that give kids a chance to train like pros to the cutting-edge STEM programs at the Michigan Science Center, there's something here for every young explorer. What really sets Detroit's camps apart is how they blend the city's industrial legacy with modern skills - you'll find unique offerings like C2 Pipeline's hands-on medical camps at Wayne State University and the Tuskegee Airmen Museum's aerospace programs that teach kids about flying and drones.
Most camps range from $150-400 per week, making them relatively affordable compared to other major cities, and nearly a quarter focus on sports while another 17% emphasize STEM education. Whether your child dreams of becoming a scientist, athlete, or artist, Detroit's summer camps provide the perfect launching pad for those ambitions.
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The average summer camp costs $150. We found that 53 camps cost under $200, 34 camps are between $201-$400, and 8 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, STEM. Sports camps make up 23% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 18 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 9 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 36 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 12 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 181 sessions, Full-Day camps have 1 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 24 days.