Traverse City Summer Day Camps 2024(with Registration Dates)

Northern Michigan has a plethora of summer day camps to keep kids happy and active this summer, but planning starts early! Below you’ll find a varied line up of Traverse City summer day camps that will satisfy a wide array of interests!

Old Mission Peninsula School - Camp Invention: Illuminate
For children entering grades K - 6. Leader-in-Training spots for grades 7 - 9 may be available.
Program Dates: 6/24/2024 - 6/27/2024
Program Times: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration open

Northwestern Michigan College - College for Kids - Traverse City
NMC’s College for Kids provides weekly enrichment courses for ages 4 to 17 including art, cooking, outdoor exploration and more.
College for Kids Registration starts January 31 at 7 am
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Interlochen Arts Camp
Interlochen Arts Camp offers a variety of session lengths and dates for multiple age ranges (grades 3-12). Six-week programs are available for ALL age groups, four-week sessions are available for grades 3-6, three-week sessions are available for grades 6-12, two-week sessions are available to grades 3-6, and one-week "Intensive" programs are available for grades 9-12.
The Arts Camp and Arts Academy application deadline is Jan. 15.
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Day Camp : Interlochen Arts Discovery
Designed for students ages 7 - 12, this week-by-week Interlochen and Traverse City area day camp offers students a chance to experience some of the magic of an Interlochen summer at a reduced cost while remaining flexible to family summer schedules.
Registration open

Grand Traverse Tennis Camp
Registration open

YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Sparks Day Camp
YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Sparks Day Camp, located on Torch Lake in Central Lake, MI, creates great memories and traditions for boys and girls ages 5 -10 years old. Their regular Day Camp hours are 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Registration open

Grand Traverse Conservation District’s Nature Day Camp - Traverse City
Nature Day Camp designed to encourage curiosity in the natural world, allow exploration of natural areas, and promote a sense of stewardship in the next generation. All Nature Day Camp sessions include outdoor activities, while providing a unique combination of content-rich programming and complimentary games and crafts. Open to campers ages 5-11.
Session Dates: June 17th, 2024 - August 23rd, 2024
Public registration for Nature Day Camp 2024 opens February 1st, 2024
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Camp Carvela Day Camp
The Camp Carvela Day Camp combines fun and learning in a safe and supportive environment. From exciting outdoor activities to creative art projects, they strive to create memorable moments for your child every day. Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. Choose from 9 individual weeks starting June 17th. Ages 7-13 | Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration open
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Norte Summer Bike Camp - Traverse City
Norte Youth Cycling's Summer Bike Camp is an adventure-based camp for all levels of riders from 1st through 10th grade. The sessions run weekly Monday-Thursday. 
Registration for the Summer Bike Camp opens 6:30pm Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
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Young Company’s Summer Camp and Workshops by Old Town Playhouse - Traverse City
Young Company offers a four-week performance arts camp for 9-16 year olds that meets Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Registration opens Friday, March 1st
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TCAPS Summer Explorer Club 
TCAPS' Summer Explorers Clubs are designed to engage kindergarten through fifth grade learners during the summer months. Each week features different theme-based activities. Sign up for every week or just a few.
Enrollment for 2024 Summer Explorers Club will open on February 8, 2024
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Pathfinder Summer Camp - Traverse City
Pathfinder Day Camp offers four different age-group options: Young Explorers (1/2 Day Program for 3-4-year-olds), Explorers (4-5-year-olds), Discovery (5-9-year-olds), and Adventure (9-12-year-olds). Other than our 1/2 day program for Young Explorers, camp is a full day of fun in the sun. Register for one week or all weeks at a 10% discount.
Registration opens February 1st at 7am
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YMCA Summer Camp - Traverse City
The Y offers 5 different summer camps throughout the 10 weeks: Traditional, Leaders Club, Sports Camp, Science and Nature, and Art. Campers can mix and match camp weeks for a well rounded experience.   
Registration begins 7:00am February 5th for Family Members. Registration begins 7:00am February 6th for Youth Members. You must register in person at the West location. For more information, please call 231-933-9622.
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Crooked Tree Arts Center Summer Art Camps
Crooked Tree offer weekly programs for 2 and a half hours each day with options ranging from Make Your Own Stuffed Animals to Mosiacs to Printmaking. 
Registration opens January 31st at 7am
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Camp Island View from Old Mission Peninsula School
Registration opens February 1st
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***Not Yet Announced***

Human Nature School - Traverse City
Human Nature School is a weekly day camp for kids ages 6-12. The sessions are hands-on and experientially based, focused on Nature Adventure, Wilderness Survival and Wandering and Caretaking. An average day is spent outside playing games and exploring nature. There will be two camp locations: There will be two camp locations offered.
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Greenspire Summer Program
The Greenspire School has summer camps available for ages 9-18.
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Kids on the Go Multidisciplinary Camp - Traverse City
Kids On The Go camp is a free therapy day camp designed to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for children with special needs. Programming is led by professional pediatric therapists and volunteers.
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The Children’s House Summer Camp
The Children’s House is offering summer camps for both year-round students and new campers.
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