We are all really looking forward to our children being able to enjoy summer camps again this year. Check out the fantastic listing of summer camps and activities in the Greater Lansing area – and beyond – that cannot wait to host your child this summer.
Click on the links below to register your child for Summer Camp. There are many options to pick from and they will fill quickly! Sign up today!
Multiple Camps in the Lansing area!
Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Wonder!
Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From building a mini skate park to launching a pop-up shop to transforming a robot into a stuffie, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer.
For children entering grades K – 6
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot!
Use promo code LOCAL25 by 3/30 to save $25.
More information about Camp Invention
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot!
Use promo code LOCAL25 by 3/30 to save $25.
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos
A Kid-Friendly, High Caliber Experience.
High Caliber Karting’s Racing Camp is a week-long (Monday-Friday) fun-filled experience for racers 9-12 years of age. The basis of the camp is to have kids graduate with a Junior Racers Training Certificate and experience a community of laughter and joy. Our staff has each day structured to include racing, instructions and tips, games, lunch, and then more racing. 🏎️
When they graduate with that coveted certificate, they’ll have access to adult speed racing!
Racing Camp is for kids 9 -12 years old.
More about High Caliber Karting and Entertainment Race Camp
What’s Included
A full week of racing where kids 9-12 will graduate with a JUNIOR RACERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE at High Caliber Karting’s Race Camp, along with a provided lunch.
Hours of camp are 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Morning Snack
- Racing!
- Dedicated race instruction from expert
- Gellyball Blasters
- Lunch – See link below for the food options!
- More Go Kart Racing!
Junior racers will receive dedicated race instruction from a seasoned racing expert. They will learn safe track behavior and common racing etiquette before hitting the track for instructor led training on how to attack the track. Racers will learn about proper race lines, apexes, brake points, drafting, and much more.
Age Info
Kids will be divided into two different age groups for the right go-kart fit.
Kids 9-12 will be racing the regular go-karts at junior speeds. After graduating they will get a Junior Racers Training Certificate which grants them access to adult go kart speeds at High Caliber!
1982 W. Grand River Ave, Okemos – Meridian Mall
Launch Camp is a great way for your kids to create awesome memories during school and summer breaks. This program allows kids to experience a fun, energetic and active environment.
Exclusively for ages 5 – 12.
Variety of camp schedules to adapt to your needs
Dedicated camp counselors
Access to all Launch attractions to create a fun and physically active camp environment
Crafts, games & challenges, to help children with team building, manners, and confidence
Snack are provided and lunch available as an add-on
Launch t-shirt for weekly campers
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
For a limited time, discounts listed here: launchtrampolinepark.com/lansing/summer-camp
More information about Launch Trampoline Park
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
For a limited time, discounts listed here: launchtrampolinepark.com/lansing/programs
14444 17 Mile Road, Rodney, MI
CranHill Youth Camps provide campers ages 7-17 with a life transforming experience. Campers arrive on Sunday and Leave on Friday.
The week is filled with exciting activities including: horseback riding, target sports, rock climbing, zip line, high ropes, swimming, boating, huge games and more! There are specialty camps available as well including: Horsemanship Camps, Water Sports Camp, Adventure Camp, and Shooting Sports Camp.
For campers 7-17 years old
More about Cranhill
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
750 East Shaw Lane, East Lansing
Work with Broadway performers in Mid-Michigan!
Take It From The Top musical theatre workshops serve participants second grade through adult, and are welcoming of all skill and experience levels! Come study with the best in the business in singing, acting, and dancing, in a supportive and fun atmosphere.
Programs for ages 7 to adult
More information and Take It From The Top summer classes and schedule here
Take It From The Top Summer – July 10 – July 21, 2023
Creative Kids – Rising 2nd through 4th grade
Goal- to create a place where young people can be creative in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. We hope to spark a life-long love of performing arts as well as Wharton during this week.
Five Day Intensive – Rising 5th through 12th grade
Focus on educational opportunities for middle and high school students who have an interest in singing, acting, and dancing. This can be a path to the advanced program, or it can be a week to work on the craft in a lower pressure environment.
Advanced Workshop – Rising 8th grade through college
The goal is to attract the top musical theatre talent in MI and give them pre-professional experience. This two-week camp will combine skills classes in singing, acting, and dancing, as well as professional development in auditioning, personal branding, and more. The second week will culminate in a staged performance of Mean Girls.
Adult Workshop – 18+
A creative and low-stakes place for adults in the community to participate in musical theatre. The workshop traditionally consists of learning a dance combination, having a chance to sing for feedback, and participate in a variety of improv and theatre games.
4930 S. Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing
MSU Community Music School offers music education and music therapy services for all ages, abilities and incomes.
In Summer 2023 MSU Community Music School will offer early childhood music, private lessons and a variety of summer camps including music therapy camp, middle school band camp and beginning strings camp.
Programs for individuals from birth – adult
More information about MSU Community Music School
Camp is held at Patriarche Park, 960 Alton Rd, East Lansing
We will cover a variety of topics such as proper way to dribble, pass, trap, shoot and more! We will focus on technical, tactical, and mental training. We will also focus on 1 v 1 situation.
The camp will be taught by Soccer Kickers staff, a former professional soccer player who is also a current assistant coach at Great Lakes Christian College women’s and men’s team coach Gregory Louis.
Soccer Kickers four-day camps are open to players ages 6-15. We will divide players based on skill level and ages.
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
Enjoy $20 off when you register today. The discount will expire soon. You can register now Pay Later.
More information about Soccer Kickers
At the end of the camp, each camper will be able to understand the difference between attacking, defending and most importantly why passing and first touch are so important in soccer.
The camp will be taught by Soccer Kickers staff, a former professional soccer player who is also a current assistant coach at Great Lakes Christian College women’s and men’s team coach Gregory Louis.
The camps are open to boys and girls and players of all ability levels and sessions will range from beginner to advanced.
- All players should bring cleats, shin guards, a water bottle and a snack (very important).
- All players will receive a t-shirt. In addition, we will have prizes or throw a party on the last day of the camp.
- We will provide all the equipment such as appropriate soccer ball size, cones, blaze pod, ladders etc.
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
Enjoy $20 off when you register today. The discount will expire soon. You can register now Pay Later.
School of Rock East Lansing
2037 W Grand River Ave. Okemos
School of Rock’s music camps offer an incredible selection of experiences from beginner music camps to intermediate and advanced sessions. Our music camps often include performance boot camps, artist-themed camps, songwriting and recording, and more—there’s a camp for every interest and skill level. Most music camps end with an epic live rock show performed by the campers.
Check the School of Rock location closest to you for upcoming music camps and clinics that teach students not only how to play music, but also music theory, songwriting, and Rock ‘n’ Roll appreciation.
Music camps are open to children 6-18
Special promotion for GLAMoms:
Use code GLAMOM10 is for 10% off
More information about School of Rock East Lansing
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing
Have a wild time at Potter Park Zoo!
Zookambi is a fun-filled day camp for students entering 1st -7th grade in the fall. All of our programs run Monday through Friday. Zookambi kids can attend in the morning (9:00-12:00), afternoon (1:00-4:00), or all day! All sessions will have a snack provided.
If your child is enrolled in both morning and afternoon classes, lunchtime supervision is provided by zoo staff. All you have to do is pack a lunch for your kids! Need a little extra time? No problem! We have early drop off and late pick up available.
Zoookambi is open to children entering 1st-7th grade in the fall
More information about Zookambi at Potter Park Zoo
If your child is enrolled in both morning and afternoon classes, lunchtime supervision is provided by zoo staff. All you have to do is pack a lunch for your kids! Need a little extra time? No problem! We have early drop off and late pick up available.
Zoookambi is open to children entering 1st-7th grade in the fall
5333 S Centerline Road, Newaygo, MI
Since 1926, Camp Newaygo has fostered a sense of belonging and love of the outdoors. There is nothing like spending their summers on Pickerel Lake, singing songs and making friends surrounded by woods and nature. Family programs at Camp Newaygo are a great way to spend time together in the outdoors.
All programs create an engaging atmosphere for campers with a variety of activities including a 1000’ zipline, archery, kayaking, ceramics, darkroom photography, fencing, outdoor cooking, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, tubing, ukulele lessons, wilderness trips and more.
Camp Newaygo is accredited by the American Camp Association. Our staff are CPR-certified, First Aid-certified, and Waterfront Lifeguard-certified by the American Red Cross.
Programs open to children aged 3-17
More about summer programs at Camp Newaygo here
Mom & Me weekends in June are for young children and their moms, grandmothers, aunts or other special female adults.
Family Camp in May is a chance for everyone to come out to camp. Discover the joys of camping together. Sing, canoe, fish, hike, create, and recharge on these special weekends. Spend the night in our dorms, cabins, or hotel-style accommodations; and all meals are provided.
Girls’ overnight summer camp is intentionally small, enabling everyone to make their own choices and explore their emerging passions. Sessions are for girls ages 7 to 17 and range from a four day/three night mini-week to one-, two- and multi-week sessions.
Co-Ed Adventure Day Camp is for boys and girls entering first through seventh grades. Each week centers around an adventure and every day features educational and interactive activities.
Programs open to children aged 3-17
9505 Ludington Dr, Lake, MI
Since 1926 Mystic Lake YMCA Camp has been providing children and families with outstanding programs focused on helping them grow and connect. Sessions at camp focus on the character values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility within each activity. Through our awesome camp activities we are able to foster social responsibility, self-confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging during your child’s stay with us.
Camp is for children ages 6-17
More information about Mystic Lake YMCA Camp here
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
3 Michigan locations
Camp Merrie Woode, 12584 Burchette Road, Plainwell
Camp Linden, 5285 Hogan Road, Linden
Camp O’ the Hills, 2100 Pink Street, Brooklyn
The benefits of experiencing the outdoors, in an all-girl environment, with the support of our phenomenal camp staff are simply the best option! Spending time in nature, whether hanging from a climbing wall or taking a walk in the woods, has been linked with better mental, emotional, and physical health.
Girls unplug as they step outside of their comfort zone and create lifelong friendships, without a gender bias. And of course, Girl Scout Camp is fun!
Programs are for incoming 1st graders through 12th graders
More information about Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Learn about basic science in science-themed day camps! L.A.B.S. camps offer children hands-on experiences exploring scientific concepts through interactive experimentation, challenges, artistic expression, and play. These camps are designed to pique your child’s interest in the world around them, encourage curiosity and creativity, and celebrate new discoveries each day.
Camps are designed for children ages 5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, & 13-14.
More information about Impression 5 Camps
Goldfish Swim School – Okemos
5135 Times Square Drive, Suite B, Okemos
Summer Goldfish Swim School – Okemos information will be coming soon. But first – SPRING BREAK!
Staying close to home for Spring Break this year? Goldfish Swim School has 90-degree pools that are the perfect escape for fun (and safe!) staycation break! While you enjoy our tropical atmosphere, your kids will be gaining valuable swim skills for all the trips you’ll take to pools and beaches over the summer.
Swim on over to their website HERE to learn more about the benefits of Jump Start Clinics!
Summer programming is not available at this time and will be updated soon.
More information about Goldfish Swim School
More about Goldfish Swim School – Okemos coming soon!
The Local Moms Network 2023 Ultimate Camp Guide
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities. All of them will help your child gain valuable confidence, compile priceless memories and build lifelong friendships. We also have 6 great tips from the American Camp Association on how to research a camp and the value of overnight camps from Laurie Kaiden, Director of Maine Camp Experience.
Plus, don’t forget to order your customized labels for clothing (and everything else) to help make the summer experience easier (for both mom and kids!). Use code LOCALMOMS for 15% off your order at Mabel’s Labels!
Academics, Reading, STEAM and STEM
High School Engineering Institute – MSU College of Engineering – 2023 scheduing coming soon
Ingham ICD Gifted and Talented College
MSU Gifted and Talented – GATE
Equestrian
Music, Performance and Theatre
Scouts
Sleepaway Camps
Swimming and Sailing
Animal Inspired Activities
Cheer, Dance and Gymnastics
Nature Centers
Sports
Lansing Community College – basketball and volleyball camps – 2023 schedule pending
Vacation Bible Schools
More information coming soon.
Do you know of vacation bible schools in the area, please email GLAMoms at [email protected]
Area Department of Parks and Recreation
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