City of Ann Arbor day camps offer a safe and positive environment where children gain confidence and learn new skills while enjoying fun-filled days outside exploring our beautiful parks. Visit the camp links to discover the unique programming offered at each camp site. To register for any of these camps please visit the online registration system at your convenience or call the specific facility. Registration for 2020 Spring/Summer programs and activities begins Monday, Feb. 3. The guide features day camps, golf tournaments, events at our canoe liveries, learn-to-swim and mermaid/merman classes. You can also learn about volunteer opportunities with GIVE 365 and Natural Area Preservation, Ann Arbor Farmers Market events, cultural arts activities and more. To view the guide visit 2020 Activity Guide.pdf.
Become a CIT: Counselor in Training
Too old for camp, too young to work? Volunteering is a great way for tweens and teens to earn service hours and gain work like experiences. The Counselor in Training program is a collaboration between GIVE and our day camp sites at Gallup, Buhr &Fuller Park. CIT volunteers support the camp program and develop leadership skills. Visit our youth volunteer information page for more details on all of our youth volunteer opportunities.
1055 Longshore Drive | 734.794.6241
| a2gov.org/canoe
The river camps are licensed by the state, and we have experienced instructors that understand the safety of on-water activities while balancing the importance of outdoor fun and adventure. Our popular river camps teach kids how to explore and love their natural world all from the seat of a boat! As the river theme and activities repeat throughout the summer, we highly recommend that participants register for no more than two weeks of camp during the summer. Sign up
online.
Argo River Camp: Completed 6th-8th Grades
Friends and fun on the coolest river around! Join us as we journey out each day paddling our boats down different sections of the beautiful Huron River. Our many explorations include kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, tubing, rafting, fishing, geocaching, disc golf and a cookout. Argo River Camp is based out of a cabin and pavilion at Argo Canoe Livery.
Camp fees: resident, $260; nonresident, $320.
Camp hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 2 (no camp July 3), July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14 and Aug. 17-21.
Argo River Camp Just for Girls – Completed 6th-8th Grades
July 6-10.
Please mail camp forms to the Gallup Park Canoe Livery office at 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
Buhr Park Day Camp
2751 Packard Road | 734.794.6234 | a2gov.org/buhr
From animals and world travel to Hogwarts and Disney, an adventure awaits each week for children ages 5-12. Our certified staff will lead a week filled with themed activities and swimming in Buhr Park Outdoor Pool. Enjoy a $20 per week discount if you register by April 30. Sign up
online.
June 15-19, Outer Space Week
June 22-26, Safari Week
June 29- July 3, Stars and Stripes Week (no camp on July 3)
July 6-10, Hogwarts Week
July 13-17, Disney Pixar Week
July 20-24, Dinosaur Week
July 27-31, Olympic Week
Aug. 3-7, Lego Week
Aug. 10-14, Mad Science Week
Aug. 17-21, Star Wars Week
Aug. 24-28, Around the World Week
Aug. 31-Sept 4, Hodge Podge Week
Camp fees: Resident, $210; nonresident $255.
Camp hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Week of June 27, resident, $170; nonresident, $215.
Extended camp: Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m., $55.
Fuller Park Day Camp
1519 Fuller Road | 734.794.6236 | a2gov.org/fuller
This fun camp offers campers the opportunity to go on adventures in and out of the water. Campers will try log rolling, rafting down the river, water slide races, our very own bounce house, traditional camp games, sports, crafts and three days basic swimming lessons. Campers will be grouped by age and be paired with camp counselors they will spend their week with. Enjoy a $20 per week discount if you register by April 30.
Join us for our day camp open house party will be on Thursday, June 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Come meet the staff, check out the camp space, jump in the bounce house, swim in the pool and have fun. This is a free event for registered campers and their families. Sign up
online.
June 15-19, Wet and Wacky Week
June 22-26, Build it Week
June 29-July 3, Mermaid and Mermen Week (no camp July 3)
July 6-10, Superhero Week
July 13-17, Harry Potter Week
July 20-24, Wacky Color Week
July 27-31, Scavenger Hunt Week
Aug. 3-7, Wild Pirates Week
Aug. 10-14, River Adventure Week
Aug. 17-21, Medieval Week
Aug. 24-28, Wacky Color Week Take 2
Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Wet and Wacky Hodgepodge Week
Camp fees: Resident, $210; nonresident, $255.
Camp hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Extended camp: Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.
Extended hours fee: $50.
3000 Fuller Road | 734.794.6240
| a2gov.org/canoe
The river camps are licensed by the state, and we have experienced instructors that understand the safety of on-water activities while balancing the importance of outdoor fun and adventure. Our popular river camps teach kids how to explore and love their natural world all from the seat of a boat! As the river theme and activities repeat throughout the summer, we highly recommend that participants register for no more than two weeks of camp during the summer. Sign up
online.
Gallup River Camp: Completed 2nd-5th Grades
Explore the Huron River with boats and fishing for a week filled with learning, adventure, and fun! Experience perfect summer days as we kayak, canoe, paddleboat, raft, tube, stand-up paddle board, fish and play in our wonderful river parks. On Wednesdays we go for a swim in Fuller Pool. Gallup campers paddle boats up and down the river learning new skills and enjoying the great outdoors. The Gallup River Camp is based out of the Gallup Park Meeting Room adjacent to Gallup Canoe Livery.
Camp fees: Resident, $260; nonresident, $320.
Camp hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Extended camp: 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.; $55.
June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 2 (no camp July 3), July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-14, Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28.
Huron Hills Junior Golf Camp
3465, E. Huron River Dr. | 734.794.6246 | a2golf.org
Huron Hills Golf Course will offer junior golf camps for boys and girls ages 8-15 years old. Young golfers of all abilities will have fun learning the game of golf, including the fundamentals and sportsmanship. This camp is great for beginner and intermediate junior golfers. Sign up
online.
Camp is two hours daily, Monday through Thursday, for two weeks. Juniors will receive a golf program gift, a Miles of Golf range card, a free round of golf at HHGC and a merchandise coupon for 20 percent off in our pro shop.
June 15-25, June 29-July 9, July 13-23, July 27- Aug. 6: 8-10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; and 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 10-20, Aug. 24-Sept. 3: 8-10 a.m.; and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Camp Fees: $160.
Leslie Science & Nature Center Day Camp
1831 Traver Road | 734.997.1553 | lesliesnc.org
Member Pricing
LSNC has discounted summer camp rates for members! Visit www.lesliesnc.org/membership.
The same camp forms are used at all City of Ann Arbor camps. Please mail or bring both of these forms to each camp your child attends.
