Discover art in nature through this camp. This three-hour day camp is intended for younger nature lovers. We’ll collect items from nature to make amazing sculptures. Spend time by the marsh painting an awesome canvas. Then explore the outdoors to get inspiration for creating your own nature print t-shirt. Canvasses provided, please bring a white t-shirt for paint stamping. 

Date: Thursday, July 17
Ages: Children ages 5 – 8
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $34 per child
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.426.8211.

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Discover art in nature at this camp. Explore the Hudson Mills Metropark Acorn Nature Trail and collect items from nature to make amazing art. Spend time by the water while painting an awesome canvas. Then explore the outdoors to get inspiration for creating your own nature print t-shirt. Canvasses provided; bring a white t-shirt for paint stamping and a lunch. 

Date: Thursday, July 24
Ages: Children ages 9 – 13
Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Cost: $65 per child
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.426.8211.

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Nature is full of adventure at Kensington Metropark!  Join us for a three-day camp where we’ll hike through the forests and swamps, look for strange insects, build traps and fires, sneak through the woods (and sneak up on each other!), go on a pond-side creature search, interpret the language of birds, race boats down the river, handle turtles and snakes, and much more!  This camp has three session options during the summer.  Some core activities will be the same each month, but each month will also feature different adventures.  Sign up for one, two, or even all three! 

Dates: Wednesday, June 25 – Friday, June 27 OR Wednesday, July 9 – Friday, July 11 OR Wednesday, July 30 – Friday, August 1 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 7 – 12
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $135 per camper

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 810.227.8917.

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Farmer Jr. Day Camp offers children a memorable experience and the opportunity to discover the wonders of life on the farm during this multi-day camp. Each day will offer a new adventure. Campers will participate in daily farm chores, as well as various organized activities, all geared for younger campers. Activities may include outdoor adventures like hikes (with goats!), scavenger hunts, craft projects, pioneer life experiences, milking a cow or goat, grooming and harnessing draft horses and hayrides. Campers will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a real working farm through this four-day camp.

Dates: Tuesday, July 15 – Friday, July 18 (4 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 6 – 7
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $200 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Farm Center Classroom

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 248-684-8632.

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Kids enjoy a full day of our two most popular camps!  Start the day by exploring the Kensington Metropark Nature Center like never before! Go behind the scenes to meet and learn about some of the education animals that live at the nature center. Roll up your sleeves and perform hands-on tasks such as helping the Interpreter feed and take care of reptiles and amphibians. Then, experience the wonders of nature during a hike on the trails. After a break for lunch, spend the rest of the day learning to survive in the woods. Have fun practicing real wilderness survival skills. Build a survival hut, learn safe fire building and dousing practices, learn how to survive a bear attack, how to identify poisonous plants and venomous snakes, and more!   

Date: Wednesday, August 6
Ages: Children ages 7 – 12
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $90 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 810.227.8917.

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Farm Camp offers children a memorable experience and the opportunity to discover the wonders of life on the farm during this multi-day camp. Each day will offer a new adventure. Campers will participate in daily farm chores, as well as various organized activities. Activities may include outdoor adventures like hikes (with goats!), scavenger hunts, craft projects, pioneer life experiences, milking a cow or goat, grooming and harnessing draft horses and hayrides. Campers will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a real working farm through this four-day camp.

Dates: Tuesday, July 29 – Friday, August 1  (4 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 8 – 13
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day
Cost: $225 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Farm Center Classroom

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days (3 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 248-684-8632.

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Calling all bug catchers! Are you fond of butterflies and praying mantises? Curious about, or maybe a little freaked out by, spiders? Do you like to roll over logs and see what’s scurrying underneath? Then join us for our Creepy Crawly Camp! We’ll teach you how to use nets, traps, and collecting jars in our quest to capture insects, spiders, and other arthropods. Our journey will take us through the woods, the grasslands, and the swamps as we search for some of the smallest and strangest creatures in the park.

Dates: Wednesday, July 23
Ages: Children ages 7 – 12
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $45 per camper
Location: Kensington Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 810.227.8917.

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Help your child embrace their outdoorsy side with our two-day Jr. Naturalist Day Camp! Two days full of hands-on learning is sure to get your child off the couch and exploring nature this summer. Children will learn how to identify common trees and plants, explore the unseen life of the marsh, listen to the songs of birds and so much more. Camp will run July 17 and 18.

Dates: Thursday, July 17 – Friday, July 18
Ages: Children ages 8 – 12
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet. The Great Lakes Coastal Marshes around Lake Erie Metropark are home to some exciting plants and animals; and provide clean water for everyone around Lake Erie. Join us for a two-day camp as we explore the marshes, plants and animals that help make our park so unique. Camp will run July 31 and August 1.

Dates: Thursday, July 31- Friday, August 1
Ages: Children ages 8 – 14
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Our Little Explorer Day Camp is a great way to introduce young adventurers to camp and a love of the outdoors! Children will enjoy investigating wild spaces, create nature inspired crafts, listen to stories, sing songs, all with plenty of outdoor discovery. Campers will have the opportunity to make connections to Michigan plants and animals, by exploring they ways they thrive and survive. A snack will be provided but we recommend something substantial be offered beforehand. 

Dates: Tuesday, July 1 – Thursday, July 3 OR Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7
Ages: Children ages 4 -5
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Does your child love nature and exploring the great outdoors? Then our Jr. Naturalist Day Camp is for them! During this three-day camp your child will investigate the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Lake St. Clair Metropark. Campers will enjoy guided hikes, crafts, and an opportunity to think like a naturalist. We’ll take a closer look at a variety of wildlife found in our unique park habitats and get up close with the live nature center animals. On our last day of camp, we’ll check out the splash pad so be prepared to get wet! Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but please pack a water bottle and lunch for each child.

Dates: Tuesday, July 15 – Thursday, July 17 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 6 – 8
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $100 per camper
Location: Lake St Clair Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Let’s get out and play in the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Lake St. Clair! During our three-day camp we will explore unique habitats through outdoor discovery, nature inspired crafts and hands-on activities. Campers will learn to think like a naturalist as they investigate the natural world. Activities will include sweep netting, pond dipping, guided hikes, a trip on our replica Voyageur Canoe, and meeting our Nature Center animals. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but please pack a water bottle and lunch for each child.

Dates: Tuesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 31 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 9 – 11
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $100 per camper
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Do you like science? Do you like to hear stories or like to read books? This is the place for you! Come join us for a two-day camp, where we will discuss old stories and then build structures to solve problems that are presented in each story. This camp will run twice, you can register for one or both.

Dates: Thursday, June 26 – Friday, June 27 OR Thursday, August 7 – Friday, August 8
Ages: Children ages 8 – 14
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Parents, spend some quality time with your kids in nature during Toddler Time Day Camp. We will be investigating nature-based topics, reading nature-related books, exploring the outdoors, playing games, participating in music and movement, making crafts, and enjoying snacks during this exciting two-day gathering on June 23 and 24.

Dates: Wednesday, June 23 – Thursday, June 24
Ages: Children ages 2 – 5
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $50 per camper
Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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This two-day Kids Day Camp is for the birds! Want to know more about the birds we see every day and how to identify them yourself? Being a “Birder” can be very rewarding, not only is it a fun hobby, but it can also be a challenging game. This camp will teach you the tricks of the trade to get you on your way to becoming a future birder. Let the challenge begin, and let’s get birding! Bring binoculars if you have them. Camp will run August 20 and 21.

Dates: Wednesday, August 20 – Thursday, August 21
Ages: Children ages  8-14
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.463.4332.

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Enjoy the outdoors and get away from the electronics! Campers will enjoy stream exploration, nature inspired crafts, boat building with natural materials, wagon ride, a trip to the water slide and so much more. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks will be provided. Campers bring a bagged lunch and a water bottle.

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 26 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 8 – 10
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (each day)
Cost: $100 per camper
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.781.9113.

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Let’s get out and play in the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Stony Creek Metropark! Children ages 6-7 will enjoy this mini day camp of stream exploration, nature inspired crafts, stories, songs, and plenty of outdoor discovery. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but please pack a water bottle.  

Dates: Tuesday, July 22 – Thursday, July 24 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 6 – 7
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.781.9113.

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Let’s get out and play in the woods, prairies, and wetlands of Stony Creek Metropark! Younger children will enjoy this mini day camp of stream exploration, nature inspired crafts, stories, songs, and plenty of outdoor discovery. Most activities are outside, so get ready to get dirty and dress for the weather! Snacks provided but lease pack a water bottle.

Dates: Tuesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 14 (3 day camp)
Ages: Children ages 4 – 5
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon (each day)
Cost: $60 per camper
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program. You will be asked a series of questions during registration (such as medical questions, emergency contacts and the child’s authorized pick-up person) that must be answered in order to register your child for camp. It’s important you complete these fully as asked so park staff have all needed information in the case of an emergency. You can also call the interpretive center at 586.781.9113.

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