Despite our deepest desires to burrow in and hibernate for the winter, our kids seem to be numb to the…
Guide to Virtual Summer Camps

This summer is going to look a little different, and that includes camps. But after spending weeks at home with your littles, finding some time to engage them online is a welcome reprieve (and solo time) that we will all need. The good news is that there are plenty of options to keep your kids engaged and entertained via local Metro Detroit virtual camps, as well as national camps. Here are some of the top options that will provide stimulating activities and educational experiences throughout the summer months.
LOCAL VIRTUAL CAMPS
- Ann Arbor Public Schools Rec and Ed Summer Camp
- Birmingham Public Schools Summer Camps
- Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center Art Camp
- Detroit Country Day
- The Community House Summer Camps
- Cranbrook Art Museum Create Camps
- Cranbrook Institute of Science
- Cranbrook Schools Summer Day Camps
- Cranbrook Schools Summer Sports Camps
- Ganbaru Detroit Ninja Camp
- Kids on Campus Schoolcraft College
- Leslie Nature Center Camp-At-Home
- Michigan Actors Studio
- Michigan Science Center Spark! Summer Camp
- MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center Summer Camp
- No Fear STEAM Virtual Summer Camp
- The Robot Garage
- Roeper Summer Program ONLINE
- Summer Camp with Troy Recreation Center
- Wayne State University Planetarium Camp Cosmos
NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAMPS
When camp is on the world wide web, your options really open up! Here are national camp options to consider:
- Boy Scouts of America Adventure Boxes
- Camp Broadway
- Camp PBS Kids
- Children’s Theatre Company Virtual Academy
- Great Lakes Aquarium
- Interlochen Arts Camp
- Little Passports Summer Camp
- MOCANOMI Virtual Art Camp
- National Academy of Athletics Sports Camp
- Soccer Starts Virtual Camp
- Wonderopolis
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ABOUT ASHLEY HUBBARD-PORTER
Ashley Porter is a Chicago native who now calls Birmingham home. Ashley and her husband Mike and son Jake love attending local festivals, exploring Detroit’s diverse food scene, and venturing outside of Metro Detroit to enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan. With a background in Early Childhood Education, Ashley loves connecting with and supporting families in her community, which is why she is so excited to be a part of LittleGuide Detroit.
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