In the Spotlight: Ypsilanti Summer Camps | Live 'n Ypsi

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In this spotlight: Ypsilanti Summer Camps for School-Aged Kids

Mark your calendar for next year, these summer camps fill up fast! While summer activities are top-of-mind, we’re sharing area camps that may be a great fit for your K-12 kids. Find out what each camp offers and how you can register.

*Check out each camp for regristration information and schedule details.

Eastside Summer Camps

Eastside Summer Camps are full-day camps specifically designed for Ypsilanti elementary school aged students, bringing affordable creative, educational sessions and field trips. The camp runs for 10 weeks and serves 30 campers each week at two locations. This camp provides breakfast and lunch to all campers. The two locations include:

  • RHIZA Church – Eastside Grove Rd

  • Ypsilanti Community Center- Eastside Clark Rd

➡️ Explore Eastside Summer Camps


Riverside Arts Center: Art Explorers! Summer Camp

Riverside Arts Center (RAC) holds several week-long summer camps with changing themes intended for ages 6-13. To keep the camp more accessible to students, some camp scholarships are available each year and RAC accepts payment installments with some due at registration. Focusing on hands-on creativity, weekly themes may include:

  • Optical Illusions & Visual Magic

  • Art You Can Wear: Make It Wear It, Show It

  • Sculpting & 3D Art

➡️ Explore Riverside Arts Center Summer Camps


Engage@EMU: K-12 Camp Programs

Explore a new interest and maybe even a future career in a fun and environment at Eastern Michigan University. A handful of camps are offered each summer for specified age groups, from youth athletic camps to engineering and theater professional pathways. Camps are operated by the Engage@EMU office and registration is open to the public.

➡️ Explore Engage@EMU Summer Camp Programs


YCS Grizzly Learning Camp

If you’re seeking an engaging and entertaining way for your student to continue summer learning, the Grizzy Learning Camp hosted by Ypsilanti Community Schools is a perfect place to start. During camp sessions, students will learn in small groups lead by YCS teachers, explore museums and parks, participate in activities that explore music, science, even superheroes, and more. Camps are offered to PreK - 12th graders and extended school year students.

➡️ Explore YCS Grizzly Learning Camp

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