Summer Camps & Scholarships
Summer Camps & Scholarships in Washtenaw County
Programs listed below offer free camps, scholarships, or financial assistance so children can participate regardless of family income.
Preschool Campslearn more and register (Ages 3–5) Leslie Science & Nature Center Preschool Camps (Ages 4–5)Nature-based camps where children explore forests, meet animals, and participate in hands-on science and outdoor activities.
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed Preschool Camps learn more and register (Ages 3–5) Creative summer camps including art, music, movement, and hands-on learning designed for young children.
UM KidSport Intro Sports Camp learn more and register (Starting Age 4) Sports-focused camps where young children can try different sports, games, and swimming activities in a fun environment.
Elementary – High School Camps learn more and register (K–12) Washtenaw Camp Placement – Overnight Camp Scholarships (Grades 5–16) Provides scholarships for youth to attend overnight camps across Michigan. Transportation and supplies may also be supported.
YMCA of Greater Ann Arbor Day Camps learn more and register (Ages 5–15) Day camps with outdoor play, swimming, arts, sports, and field trips. Financial assistance available for families.
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed Camp Scholarships learn more and register (K–12) Fee waivers and scholarships for summer camps, youth enrichment programs, and activities offered through Rec & Ed.
Washtenaw County Parks Day Camp Scholarships learn more and register (Elementary–Middle School) Limited scholarships help children attend day camps at county parks such as Rolling Hills and Independence Lake.
Community Action Network Free Educational Summer Camps learn more and register (Elementary–Middle School) Free summer camps with learning activities, games, field trips, and meals for children in participating communities.
Leslie Science & Nature Center Camps learn more and register (Ages 5–14) Outdoor science camps focused on wildlife, ecology, and hands-on exploration.
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Camps learn more and register (Ages 5–18) Programs focused on leadership, outdoor skills, STEM learning, and agriculture experiences.
Washtenaw Community College – Future U Youth Summer Camps learn more and register- (Ages 6-17)
Hands-on summer camps focused on STEM, technology, and creative learning. Camp options are available for different age groups, generally ranging from ages 6 to 17. Scholarships may be available for eligible families.
Ypsilanti Community Schools Facebook redirect - Grizzly Camp (FREE) - (K–12) Grizzly Learning Camp Registration - Camp runs Monday through Thursday, beginning on June 15 and ending on July 23. There will be no camp on Thursday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth, or Thursday, July 2, for the July 4th weekend. Students do not have to attend YCS to participate. Registration ends May 23rd.
Engage at EMU Facebook redirect - (K–12) engage@emu Summer Camps Registration Coding Camp for Neurodivergent Learners, Health Professional Pathway Camp, Engineering Pathway Camp, Theatre Professional Pathway Camp Scholarships Available.
Ypsilanti District Library Facebook page redirect (K–12) Summer Events and Workshops
Riverside Arts Center Facebook redirect (K–12) Art Explorers! Summer Camp registration information Scholarships Available.
The Corner Health Center Facebook redirect Ages 12-15) Youth Program information Youth Leadership Council, Theatre Troupe, Healthy Youth, Healthy Futures, and Youth on Board
Community Family Life Center Facebook redirect CFLC Program Information