Welcome to the 2025 Lansing Mom-Approved Summer Camp Guide! Summer will be here before we know it and we know you’re already starting to think about it! So, are you ready to start planning those camps?! Let’s be honest, as much as our kids deserve to go to summer camp, we deserve to send them.
Even though there is still snow on the ground, summer camps are at the top of the list of things moms need to figure out early. We KNOW as moms that it can be a frustrating time where you are struggling to piece together childcare week by week and month by month. Which is why we’re here, to make your 2025 Summer Camp Line-Up, one of absolute fun!
From Art to Tech, Theatre to Cooking, Sports to STEM, and plenty in between, we hope this Mom-Approved Summer Camp Guide in and around Lansing makes planning a little less stressful and allows for a memorable summer, full of exploring and new experiences! As always we are so grateful to our sponsors for making this guide possible!
YMCA Summer Camps
Camp PaWaPi
Our summer adventure camp offered to children ages 5 to 11 years old is based outdoors, so the day is spent in the woods, fields, at the river on 50 acres of beautiful property in Williamston, MI.
Campers will enjoy aspects of the traditional camp experience that range from canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, zip line and rock wall climbing. Treat your camper to a summer experience they’ll love — and one they’ll want to repeat, year after year. Whether you enroll your child for a week, or an entire summer, they’ll leave with new friendships and memories of fun, outdoor adventure. Head here to register for Camp PaWaPi
Mystic Lake
Overnight camp is the pinnacle of the summer experience! For over 90 years, Mystic Lake YMCA Camp is where memories are made … along with lifelong friendships, self-confidence, and independence. Campers will unplug from technology and reconnect with nature, participating in a variety of traditional camp activities including canoeing, kayaking, water trampoline, fishing, high ropes, archery and more! Mystic Lake YMCA Camp is a 600 acre overnight camp with a private lake located in the village of Lake, MI. You can find more information about Overnight Camps here.
YMCA Summer Day Camps
Located at Westside YMCA (West Lansing) and Parkwood YMCA (East Lansing)
Ages: 5 – 11
Dates: June – August 2024
More Info: YMCA Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child having fun all summer long. From fostering creativity to building a sense of accomplishment and belonging, we help kids flourish by surrounding each child with support, guidance, and fantastic opportunities to discover, learn, and try until they succeed. Scholarships available to those who qualify.
Lansing Community College
From exploring Michigan’s wildlife to digital filmmaking and battling robots to crime scene science, there is an LCC Summer Camp to spark the interest of every learner in grades 2 – 12! Before and after-care options make these camps convenient for parents, too. Camps are led by LCC faculty, who are excited to bring the fun to these STEAM-focused camps. Learn more at the Register Here Button!
Lansing Parks & Recreation
MSU Community Music School
Early Childhood Music Education Classes
Early Childhood Music Education classes are designed to introduce music to children ranging from newborns to age 5. Based on the research of Edwin Gordon and curriculum developed by Dr. Cynthia Crump Taggart, the goal of this program is to increase children’s potential to achieve in music through engaging and entertaining musical activities. Class activities include singing and chanting, moving to music, playing assorted percussion instruments, and pattern instruction. All early childhood classes are fully inclusive.
Middle School Band Camp
The Middle School Band Camp is a day camp for middle school students who have completed at least one year of instrumental study. This five-day camp is held at the MSU College of Music and provides students with an opportunity to perform with other talented students, receive class instruction in instrumental technique, and explore music through musicianship classes. Time spent studying and rehearsing culminates in a concert for parents and friends at the end of the week.
Beginning Strings Camp
Beginning Strings Camp introduces violins, violas, and cellos to children ages 6-12 years. Camp gives students five days of hands-on instruction from professional string teachers on their instrument of choice, while engaging in singing and enrichment activities.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for both youth and adults students with little to no playing experience to the more advanced. Choose from over 20 instruments to learn, including piano, woodwind and brass, strings, percussion, voice, and more. During each lesson, emphasis is placed on development of musical skills, including reading and technical skills, using a repertoire based on the students’ goals. Individuals in private lessons participate in weekly lessons, school-wide recitals, and occasional guest master classes.
Eric “RicStar and Virtual Music Therapy Camp
The Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter In-Person and Virtual Music Therapy Camp is a one-of-a-kind, inclusive day camp that provides opportunities for musical expression, enjoyment, and interaction for all persons with special needs and their siblings. To ensure the health and safety of our campers, families, and therapists, this camp will be held in-person AND in a secure virtual setting using Zoom for those wishing to attend remotely.
The Literacy Camp
The Literacy Camp ® is where reading and writing become irresistibly fun! Led by certified local educators, we create a nurturing, engaging space where kids of all levels develop a true love for learning—whether they’re already bookworms or need extra reading support.
Hands-on literacy activities so fun, they won’t even realize they’re learning!
- Engaging reading & writing activities
- Creative art projects galore
- Lots of outdoor play
- Screen-free friendship time
- Exciting guest readers
Designed for incoming 1st–4th graders, The Literacy Camp helps prevent summer learning loss while sparking a lifelong love of reading and writing in an unforgettable summer camp experience. Spots are limited—reserve your child’s spot today!
2025 Literacy Camp Dates: July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1
Located Back at River’s Edge Community Church, 12406 Broadbent Rd. Lansing
You can learn more on The Literacy Camp Website or head here to hear What Parents Are Saying About The Literacy Camp.
GymKIND
Are you the SummerKiND? The fun, fitness, learning and excitement don’t stop ALL SUMMER LONG at GymKiNDAcademy! Open to participants ages 3 – 12. Our themes change weekly but always include gymnastics, games, crafts, an outdoor adventure and so much more! We make it EASY to spend the whole day, week and summer with us with our flexible camp program. Register for half or full day and single day or full week camp experiences. Before & After Care are also available. Camps begin June 9th and continue through August 15 (NO recreational camps are offered June 23 – July 6). All participants must be fully potty trained.
Check them out on Facebook and Instagram or head below to register!
Soccer Kickers
Additional summer camps in + around Lansing you may want to check out…
- All of Us Express Children’s Theater
- Arbor Chess Camp
- Apple Tree and Gilden Woods
- Breakthrough Basketball Camp
- Burchfield Exploring Nature Day Camp
- Camp Invention
- Camp Lookout
- Camp Wonder
- Capital Area Humane Society
- DEFY
- DeWitt Area Recreation
- Ebersole Center
- East Lansing Parks and Rec
- Eli and Edyth Broad
- Equine Center for Learning
- Fabus Farms
- Fab Five Designs
- Fenner Nature Center
- Fusion Dance Center
- Harris Nature Center
- High Fives Summer Camp
- Humble Beginnings Ranch
- Interlochen Arts Camp
- Kathleen’s Kitchen Camp
- Kidz Camp
- Kiki’s Gymnastics
- Lansing Art Gallery
- Lansing Sailing Club
- Launch Trampoline Park
- Lansing Community College
- Le Chat Gourmet
- Making a Game of It
- Spartan Lego Robotics
- MADD Camp Music Art Drama Dance
- MSU Sports Camp
- The MAC
- Nike Tennis Camp
- Nottingham Equestrian Center Pony Camp
- Potter Park Zoo Zookambi
- REACH Art Studio
- School of Rock
- Soccer Kickers Summer Skills Camp
- Spartan Dance Center
- Summer Adventure Program
- Sundance Riding Stables
- Sweet Encounter Kids’ Culinary Academy
- Wharton Center
- Woldumar Nature Center
- Wildwood Ranch
