☀️ Get Ready for a Summer of Fun!
Planning for summer camps is part of the excitement of the season, and we’re here to make it easier! The 2026 GLAMoms Summer Camp Guide is filled with amazing camps and activities in the Greater Lansing area — and beyond — ready to welcome your child for an unforgettable summer.
Click the links below to explore and register. And many camps fill quickly, so don’t wait! Be sure to check back often, as we’ll continue adding new programs as they become available. Know of a camp or summer activity we should include? Let us know!
A heartfelt thank you to Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing for partnering with us to bring you this favorite annual resource. Scroll down to learn more about Dr. Jacob E. Myers, Dr. Jennifer Cleary (Dr. Jake & Dr. Jenn), and their wonderful team, keeping little smiles healthy all summer long.
Here’s to an amazing summer ahead and happy camp planning! 💚☀️
Lansing Parks & Recreation
Camps are offered at Foster, Gier, and Schmidt Community Centers
Registration begins April 6th
Make this summer one to remember! Lansing Parks & Recreation Summer Camps offer kids a safe, active, and fun-filled environment where they can make friends, try new activities, and build confidence—all while having a blast.
Camps are offered at Foster, Gier, and Schmidt Community Centers and run Monday–Friday from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM, providing families with a full day of care. Each week features a new theme, hands-on activities, games, crafts, sports, and outdoor play led by trained, caring staff.
✔ Breakfast and lunch included
✔ Camp T-shirt included
✔ Most weeks include an exciting field trip
Weekly Fees:
$100per week for Lansing residents, $150 per week for non-residents
Spots fill quickly—register early at parksonline.lansingmi.gov
Michigan State University Community Music School (CMS)
CMS offers a variety of summer day-camps focused on different areas of music expression including middle school band, beginning strings, and music therapy.
Programming is for everyone ages 0 – 99 years old
Camp Carvela
33 Bass Lake Road, Traverse City
Camp Carvela is a vibrant day and overnight camp experience where curiosity leads the way and every camper gets to shape their own adventure. Nestled in the beautiful forests of Northern Michigan, Carvela blends classic camp fun with a modern, choice-based approach that helps campers grow in confidence, creativity, and connection.
Each day, campers choose from a wide range of activities—think arts and crafts, sports and games, nature exploration, waterfront fun, and imaginative group challenges. This emphasis on choice empowers campers to follow their interests, try new things at their own pace, and discover what they truly love. Whether a camper thrives on creative expression, active play, or quiet moments in nature, there’s space for everyone to feel successful and included.
At the heart of Camp Carvela is a strong sense of community. Our caring, enthusiastic staff focus on building positive relationships, encouraging teamwork, and creating an environment where kindness and belonging come first. Campers leave not only with muddy sneakers and art projects in hand, but with new friendships, increased independence, and memories that last long after summer ends.
Camp Carvela is a place where kids can be kids—exploring, creating, laughing, and growing—one unforgettable summer day at a time. 🌲✨
Programming is for kids 7-17 years old
Meridian Sun Golf Club
1018 Haslett Road, Haslett
At Meridian Sun Golf Club, the mission is simple: we aren’t just teaching kids how to hit a ball; we’re growing the next generation of confident, resilient individuals. Our Junior Golf Academy is recognized as one of Michigan’s premier developmental programs, moving away from “boring” drills and toward an athletic-based curriculum that feels like play.
The journey starts at the Tees for Tots level, where children as young as three use oversized clubs and colorful targets to build hand-eye coordination in a safe, high-energy environment. As they grow, they move into our Operation 36 Academy, a revolutionary program that gets kids on the course immediately. Instead of the frustration of starting from the back tees, we start them 25 yards from the hole. Once they shoot a 36, they move back, providing a clear, rewarding path to mastery.
From summer Half-Day Camps to the competitive thrill of our Junior Club Championship, Meridian Sun offers a community where technology (and screens) are traded for fresh air and friendship. Under the guidance of a PGA Professional, your child won’t just learn a “life sport”—they’ll find a second home on the fairway.
Programming is for golfers 3-16 years old
The Literacy Camp
12406 Broadbent Road, Lansing
The Literacy Camp® isn’t just another summer camp—it’s the one Greater Lansing area moms mark their calendars for and rush to register for each year because their kids come home beaming with confidence. Designed for incoming 1st–4th graders (plus a NEW special one-week 5th grade Book Club this year!), this high-energy, screen-free experience blends hands-on reading, creative writing, art, movement, outdoor play, and unforgettable guest readers into a week kids never forget. Whether your child already devours chapter books or needs a confidence boost, our certified local educators meet them right where they are and help them grow. The result? Stronger skills, renewed confidence, and a genuine love of reading that lasts long after summer ends.
Whether your child is already a bookworm or currently insists they “don’t like reading,” they will feel seen, supported, and stretched in just the right ways. Mostly – they will HAVE FUN! And with three completely different weeks of stories, games, and fun … campers can join us for one unforgettable week—or come back for all three for a brand-new experience each time.
Spaces are intentionally limited and sell out each year—secure your child’s spot now at TheLiteracyCamp.com before it’s sold out!
Registration OPENS March 1, 2026 Register Today!
2026 Literacy Camp Dates: July 13 – 17, July 20 – 24 and July 27 – 31
Located at Follow Church in Delta Township: 12406 Broadbent Rd. Lansing
Programming is for incoming 1st – 5th graders (2026-27 school year)
Click here to learn more about The Literacy Camp®
GymKiND Academy
1982 W. Grand River Ave., Ste 420, Okemos
Are you SummerKiND? The fun, fitness, learning, and excitement at GymKiND Academy doesn’t end when summer comes; it just gets bigger! Our camp themes change week to week, but always feature gymnastics, games, crafts, outdoor adventures, and so much more!
Our flexible camp program makes it super easy to spend the time you have with us. Enroll for half-day, full-day, single-day, or full-week camps with us & Before & After Care too if you need it!
Register by March 31 to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing.
Programming is for 3 – 12 year olds
Black River Farm and Ranch
5040 Sheridan Line Croswell, MI
Giddy up and get registered! Saddle up for adventure this summer at Black River Farm and Ranch, an equestrian-focused overnight camp for girls ages 6–15. Our mission is to inspire leadership, self-confidence, and independence through horsemanship and a variety of camp activities including: riding lessons, vaulting, trail rides, crafts, swimming, archery, boating, small animals and more! With a herd of over 70 horses and miles of trails, BR is the ultimate camp experience. From first timers to experienced riders, our program has something for everyone.
We offer a variety of different sessions, including Starter Camp, One Week, Two Week, Mother-Daughter Retreats, Friends & Family Retreats and Private Events. All of our sessions are all inclusive. There is never an extra charge for camp activities, horseback riding or trail rides.
Visit our website to learn more and get registered for what is sure to be an incredible summer of horses, campfires, and friendship.
Email us at [email protected] Follow us on instagram @brsummercamp62 and find us on Facebook.
Programming for Starter Camp, One Week and Two Week camps is for 6 – 15 year olds,
Click here to learn more about Black River Farm and Ranch
YMCA Summer Day Camps
with 2 locations in the Greater Lansing area
Parkwood YMCA (East Lansing)
2306 Haslett Rd East Lansing
Westside YMCA (West Lansing)
3700 Old Lansing Rd., Lansing
The YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing offers a dynamic Summer Day Camp program for children ages 5–11 at both Parkwood YMCA in East Lansing and Westside YMCA in West Lansing.
These camps provide a safe, supportive environment where kids can enjoy a wide variety of activities—including arts and crafts, games, sports, themed challenges, and weekly character-building experiences—while making new friends and gaining confidence. Campers at Parkwood and Westside also participate in regular swimming activities in the YMCA pools.
Programming is for children ages 5-11 years old
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp
9505 W Ludington Dr, Lake, MI
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp is a premier overnight camp experience nestled on 600 acres by a beautiful 90-acre private lake in Lake, Michigan. Since 1926, this YMCA camp has helped children and teens grow through outdoor adventure, character-building activities like swimming, canoeing, archery, and crafts, and a supportive community rooted in the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Parents can register online through the Mystic Lake Camp website at mysticlakecamp.org—where you’ll find session dates, program options, and important camper forms. Early registration is encouraged, as popular sessions can fill quickly.
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp programs are for children 6-17 years old.
Camp PaWaPi
3235 Grand River Ave, Williamston
Camp PaWaPi is the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing’s outdoor summer day camp for children ages 5–12, located on 52+ acres along the Red Cedar River in Williamston, Michigan.
Campers enjoy a variety of exciting activities—from canoeing, archery, slip-n-slide fun and Gaga ball to nature exploration, arts and crafts, team challenges, and more—designed to spark adventure, build confidence, and create lasting summer memories. The natural setting provides the perfect backdrop for physical activity, friendship, and growth. Register today to secure your child’s spot for an unforgettable summer experience!
Camp PaWaPi programming is for kids ages 5-12 years old.
Magic of Play Preschool
2447 E Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing
Magic of Play offers an outdoor, nature-based summer camp for children ages 18 months to 6 years. Through hands-on sensory play and outdoor exploration, children will grow in confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Campers will enjoy woodland walks, identifying animal tracks, read alouds, gardening, art, music, and movement. Little ones will love our 3 acres of wooded wetlands, fenced in play areas, and beautiful new facility for any time spent indoors. Magic of Play provides 2 or 4 day weekly camp sessions with low ratios and loving, experienced teachers.
Programing is for children 18 months to 6 years old
Okemos Music Academy
2220 University Park Dr. Okemos
Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a summer of music! From beginners to pros, students of all levels can dive into piano, guitar, voice, drums, and more. Our expert instructors make learning fun by teaching the songs kids actually love. Join the celebration and see why we’ve been Lansing’s top choice for musical excellence for a quarter-century!
Okemos Music Academy programming is for children 5 years old to Adult
More Info: Flexible 7-day scheduling. We teach rock, pop, jazz, and classical in a professional, upbeat environment.
Exclusive summer savings for GLAMoms: when you use promo code SILVER25, Save $66 (First Lesson Free and Free Registration for New Students)
Click here to learn more about Okemos Music Academy and how they are celebrating 25 years!
Sundial Classical Farmstead
6822 State Rd. East Lansing
Your child will experience a summer of wonder and wholesome discovery at Sundial Classical Farmstead, where children swap screen time for sunshine and muddy boots. Our unique camp invites young adventurers to immerse themselves in the rhythms of farm life and nature—from tending to gentle animals and harvesting heirloom vegetables to exploring the timeless arts of handcrafting and storytelling. Rooted in a classical approach that fosters curiosity and character, Sundial offers a peaceful yet exhilarating escape where kids can truly be kids, building lasting friendships and a deep connection to the natural world.
Visit sundialclassical.farm/camps for more information about our week-long sessions.
Programming is for children ages 5 to 12, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Higher Ground at Lake Louise
10750 Stafford Rd Boyne Falls, MI
Higher Ground at Lake Louise provides fun, impactful, mission-driven camps for youth K-12 and single mom families. Our mission is to help campers experience the Father Heart of God through faith in Jesus Christ. In partnership with Psalm68Five, kids and families without present fathers are eligible for full scholarships. General scholarships are also available. Join us on the shores of beautiful Lake Louise in Boyne Falls, MI for the best week of your summer!
Programming is for kids entering Kindergarten through 12th grade
Camp Newaygo
5333 South Centerline Rd, Newaygo
For 100 years, families have found fun and adventure all summer long at Camp Newaygo! Discover a sense of belonging, build resilience, and forge life-long friendships at Girls’ Overnight Camp. Spend unforgettable time together outside at Mom & Me Weekends and Family Camp. Join us this summer and become part of a West Michigan tradition!
Camp Newaygo provides a rare blend of longevity, quality, and belonging. For 100 years, their overnight girls’ camp has fostered community for girls and women across generations. Each summer, campers learn from skilled instructors, build confidence and independence, and make lasting friendships. The culture is rooted in belonging—staff are trained not just to meet rigorous American Camp Association standards, but to create spaces where all campers feel valued and included. By the first night, there’s no distinction between newcomers and returning campers. These values also shape Mom & Me Weekends, Family Camp, Adult Friends’ Getaways, and Co-Ed Day Camp.
Camp Newaygo offers a variety of programs for campers ages 6 – 17 years old
Click to learn more about Family Summer Fun at Camp Newaygo!
Sing, canoe, fish, hike, create, and recharge—Camp Newaygo handles the planning! Stay in dorms, cabins, or hotel-style rooms with all meals included. Mom & Me Weekends and Family Camp offer unforgettable time together outdoors.
Girls’ Overnight and Co-Ed Day Camps
Campers enjoy ziplining, archery, kayaking, sailing, ceramics, swimming, and more, all in a supportive, fun community. Girls’ Overnight Camp (ages 7–17) offers mini-weeks to multi-week sessions with choice-based activities, campouts, and shared meals. Co-Ed Day Camp (grades 1–7) features themed weekly adventures on the lake and in the woods, full of learning and outdoor fun.
Camp Newaygo Facilities information HERE
Three year-round lodges offer indoor restrooms and gathering spaces while keeping classic camp charm. Families enjoy dorms or hotel-style rooms, and summer campers stay in cabins, tree huts, or platform tents. Trails and lake access provide endless outdoor exploration.
Learn more about Camp Newaygo Staff
Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Newaygo carefully recruits and screens staff year-round. All participate in two weeks of training, including CPR, First Aid, and Waterfront Lifeguard certifications, ensuring a safe, supportive, and fun experience for campers and families.
Spartan Dance Center and Spartan Ninja Warrior
6075 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing
Spartan Dance Center is the capital area’s elite dance studio. We offer dance for all levels from recreational to competitive, with multiple programs to fit your family. As instructors and educators, our dance programs implement life skills that go beyond the dance floor and carry into the world around us. Combining team work, accountability, and positive group reinforcement, dancers work together to take stage for their year performance!
Styles include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, musical theater, contemporary, improvisation, and pointe.
Spartan Ninja Warrior classes are designed for participants to have fun and build a passion for a healthy lifestyle. Each class provides a high energy and continuous movement program to improve your child’s speed, agility, strength, and conditioning including fun and games with the thrill of parkour!
Spartan Ninja Warrior training is specifically designed for kids. The focus is developing motor skills through mobility, balance, power, strength and endurance. We want to create a strong mind and body through fitness in a fun and safe manner. By learning new obstacles, athletes develop a positive mindset towards themselves and others. Setting and achieving goals will help boost their self-confidence and self-worth.
Spartan Dance & Ninja programs are for children 5-12 years old
Special promotion for GLAMoms: Free Registration
Register here for Spartan Dance or text 517-225-0096 to enroll
East Lansing Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Arts
819 Abbot Road, East Lansing
Summer’s calling—and it wants your kids to come play! Whether they dream of taking the stage, squishing their hands into cool clay, or playing a fun sport, we’ve got a camp for every kind of kiddo.
At drama camp, imaginations run wild and silly voices are absolutely encouraged. Pottery camp? That’s where masterpieces (and a few wobbly bowls) are born. And various sports camps are packed with high-fives, friendly competition, and good energy.
So let your kids leap, laugh, create, and explore. Sign them up today and let the summer adventures begin!
Programming is for children 6 and up
Sign up for East Lansing Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Arts programs HERE
CranHill
14444 17 Mile Rd Rodney, MI
At CranHill, camp is more than a week of fun, it’s a place where lives are changed! For more than 50 years, our mission has been simple: transforming lives into the Image of Christ. Everything we do, from games and activities to chapel and cabin conversations, is built around that central purpose.
Our campus gives campers the rare chance to step away from the noise of everyday life and experience the beauty of God’s creation. Whether they’re climbing the rock wall, riding horses, shooting slingshots, exploring the aqua park, or laughing through a cabin challenge, campers build friendships, confidence, and memories that last long after summer ends.
The quality of our staff is another thing that sets CranHill apart. Each counselor and activity leader is carefully selected and trained extensively before camp begins. Our staff, whether local or from countries around the world, feel a genuine calling to invest in the lives of young people. Their leadership and guidance helps create a safe, encouraging environment where campers feel known and valued.
CranHill offers a wide range of camp programs so every camper can find an experience that fits their interests. From day camps for younger campers to specialty camps focused on adventure, horsemanship, or shooting sports, there’s an option for every camper to grow in their interests and try new things.
Above all, CranHill is a place where campers can be themselves, ask big questions, and encounter the life-changing truth of the Bible. It’s not just a week of camp, it’s often the beginning of a transformed life.
There is something for everyone and CranHill programming is as follows:
Day Camp: 6-8 year olds
Overnight Summer Camp: 7-17 year olds
ACTS Program: 15-17 year olds
Family Campground: All ages
Sign up for CranHill summer camp programs HERE
Contact Kesem Michigan Chapters HERE
We create experiences and a lasting community to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Across the country, we are reaching more children and families impacted by cancer every year.
Our unique student leader model sustains successful delivery of our flagship program, Camp Kesem, and other fun, creative, and inclusive year-round programs and services.
Click here to learn more about Camp Kesem
Additional information about Kesem programming including local contacts and more!
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The Local Moms Network – Top Sleepaway Camps 2026
Overnight camp and travel programs are a classic rite of passage that give kids benefits long after summer ends. Use The Local Moms Network 2026 Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the best options in the United States and get access to our complimentary Camp Advisor! Your child will return with increased confidence, priceless friendships and happy memories they’ll hold onto forever. Don’t take our word for it, check out these powerful camper mom video testimonials for each camp!
Summer camps across the state joined Greater Lansing Area Moms this year and click on the image for a curated list of sleepover options.
Academics, Reading, STEAM and STEM
High School Engineering Institute – MSU College of Engineering – 2025 scheduing coming soon
MSU Gifted and Talented – GATE
Cooking and Baking
Equestrian
Music, Performance and Theatre
Scouts
Sleepaway Camps
Swimming and Sailing
Lansing Sailing Club – scheduling 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
Animal Inspired Activities
Cheer, Dance and Gymnastics
Nature Centers
Sports
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Deals and Discounts for Camps and More
Information coming soon!
BOSS (Becoming Outdoor Smart in Summer) at Bengel Wildlife Center
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Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing
3511 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, 517-337-0032
At Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing, we are dedicated to caring for kids in a gentle, kind, and fun environment. With specialized pediatric dental training, we are a dental office designed just for kids. Serving infants, children, and teens, as well as children with special dental health needs.
We focus on preventative care to help your child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Utilizing proven, state-of-the-art technology to enhance your child’s dental experience, our goal is to ensure that every child achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.
We just moved to our new location on Coolidge Road and are excited to meet your family!
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Thank you for diving into the 2026 GLAMoms Summer Camp Guide! We hope it helps you plan for a summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Warmer days are just around the corner, and we can’t wait for all the fun ahead!
We’re so grateful for each and every one of you who follows along, shares our resources, and helps spread the word about all that GLAMoms brings to the Greater Lansing community. A special shoutout to the incredible local businesses (and a few beyond!) who have partnered with us for our 6th annual Summer Camp Guide! Your support makes this resource possible!
And a huge thank you to Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing for presenting this much-loved guide, making it easier than ever for families to find the perfect summer experiences for their kids.
We hope you find this guide helpful, and if you have any questions, suggestions, or need help finding the right fit, we’re always here to help! Here’s to an amazing summer ahead!
Cheers!
Julie and Christine 💚
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