KINDERGARTEN SUMMER CAMP

Ann Arbor, Michigan


Students that are 5 years old by June 8th, should register for the kindergarten camps.

Schedule

Camp drop off: 8:45am to 9am

Half-day camps: 9am to noon - Full-day camps: 9am to 4pm

Camp pick up: 3:45pm to 4pm

  • Festive table with a colorful fiesta hat, party streamers, balloons, and confetti, decorated for a celebration.

    Kindergarten: Week 1

    June 8 - 12
    It’s Fiesta Time!
    Alejandra Benitez & Sonia Scherer
    Full Day $375

    Come embark on an exciting adventure and explore the beauty of Spanish culture through crafts, music, dance, and more!  Our “amigos” will immerse themselves in the colorful world of Spanish-speaking countries and engage in hands-on arts and crafts, all while learning about the traditions and celebrations of the Spanish culture and traditions. Be inspired through play, stories, and hands-on experiences sparking curiosity & excitement!

  • A young boy lying on his stomach inside a green camping tent in a forest, smiling with hands on cheeks and head tilted, surrounded by trees and foliage.

    Kindergarten: Week 2

    July 6 - 10
    Happy Camper
    Alejandra Benitez & Karolina Formella
    Full Day $375

    Tuck your imagination into a cozy sleeping bag and step into a magical campsite! Our Happy Campers, will wander through make-believe forests, collect nature treasures, listen to stories by the campfire, and sing songs beneath a starry sky. Children will explore bugs, leaves, and woodland wonders through playful games, creative crafts, and outdoor-inspired adventures. Each day feels like a gentle camping story come to life, where friendships grow and curiosity blooms.

  • A large wild animal scene featuring an elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, hippopotamus, various antelopes, and other animals in a savannah landscape with a mountain in the background and blue sky with clouds.

    Kindergarten: Week 3

    July 13 - 17
    Animal Adventures
    Alejandra Benitez & Debbie Sarafian
    Full Day $375

    Identify tiny tracks and clues in nature during the Animal Adventures Camp, where campers discover the wonderful world of animals. Create a puppet show, enjoy stories, and discover facts through hands-on activities while learning about farm animals, jungle creatures, ocean life, and backyard friends. Build curiosity and compassion for living things, sing songs, and explore the outdoors with your “stuffie” animal friends. No experience needed—just a love for animals and fun!

  • Child smiling and climbing on a net at a playground with blue sky and trees in the background.

    Kindergarten: Week 4

    July 20 - 24
    Busters with a Twist
    Bonnie Dingman & Maddy Probst
    Full Day $375

    What do you get when you combine the popular “Energy Busters” with Daycroft’s incredible playground? A “twist” that only Ms. Bonnie can create! Join her for a week of fun in the gym and on the new playgrounds too. Play games, challenge yourself to the obstacle course, and make new friends during this week of fun in the sun and team building, all rolled into one.

  • A colorful painting of a tree with a black trunk and branches, set against a vibrant sunset with concentric circles of warm colors. The background includes mountains painted in shades of blue.

    Kindergarten: Week 5

    July 27 - 31
    Tiny Textiles
    Vineyard App Camps
    Full Day $385 - includes a $10 non-refundable materials fee

    Young artists dive into the colorful and tactile world of fabric and fiber through hands-on art experiences created especially for little makers. Using safe, familiar materials such as construction paper, yarn, and fabric scraps, children design textured creations while exploring patterns, shapes, and simple design ideas. Each session introduces a new technique—like weaving, layering, or paper-and-yarn “stitching”—that supports fine-motor development, creativity, and self-expression. Students practice cutting, gluing, arranging, and assembling as they bring their imaginative projects to life. From patchwork animals to cardboard looms and textured collages, Tiny Textiles encourages children to touch, explore, and create with confidence.

  • Collection of sports equipment including a football helmet, catcher's gear, basketball, soccer ball, tennis racket, baseball, hockey gloves, baseball bat, volleyball, dumbbells, and jump rope against a brick wall background.

    Kindergarten: Week 6

    August 3 - 7
    Athletic Academy
    Kidokinetics
    Full Day $375

    It’s time for Athletic Academy by Kidokinetics - a week of wiggles, giggles, and playful sports adventures! Campers hop, skip, and scoot into a new sport each day through imaginative games and friendly skill challenges in a non-competitive environment. Each day begins with silly warm-ups, bursts into high-energy play, and winds down with cozy craft time and a calming cool-down to celebrate accomplishments big and small. With plenty of water breaks and snack time, kids stay fueled for fun. No experience needed—just bring your smiles, sneakers, and love of play!


  • Young girl building a robot with robotics kit in a classroom or workshop setting.

    Kindergarten: Week 7

    August 10 - 14
    Introduction to Robotics
    Fun Learning Company
    Full Day $375

    Unleash your child's inner engineer with our captivating STEM camp! Combining the timeless appeal of LEGO with cutting-edge technology, this week offers an immersive learning experience that will inspire and empower. From building dynamic models to mastering visual programming, young explorers will embark on a journey of discovery that will leave them eager to explore the world of STEM.

    -Hands-on LEGO Robotics
    building activities
    -Engaging visual coding lessons
    -Exploration of sensor technology
    -Collaboration and critical
    thinking skills

    The possibilities are endless!

  • Yellow diamond-shaped 'Under Construction' sign with black border and text

    Under Construction

    *There will be NO Kindergarten Camps June 13th - July 5th

    Thank you for your patience as we make building improvements at Daycroft School this summer!

    2026 Summer Camp Schedule:

    Week 1 - June 8 - 12 (all levels, toddler through Grade 6)

    NO CAMPS:  June 13th - July 5th (Construction project)

    Week 2 - July 6 - 10  (toddler, preschool and kindergarten camps ONLY)

    Week 3 - July 13 - 17  (all levels, toddler through Grade 6)

    Week 4 - July 20 - 24  (all levels, toddler through Grade 6)

    Week 5 - July 27 - 31  (all levels, toddler through Grade 6)

    Week 6 - August 3 - 7  (all levels, toddler through Grade 6)

    Week 7 - August 10 - 14  (toddler, preschool and kindergarten camps ONLY)

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds after May 1, 2026; instead, a credit will be given towards another 2026 camp if space is available.
To cancel a summer camp by May 1st, please email Michele McGrath at michelem@daycroft.org
Please include the week you would like to cancel and the name of the camp and camper.
Refunds will be given for camp registration fees only - credit card fees & notated material fees are non-refundable.

Questions about summer camp? 

Please call Michele McGrath, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 734.662.3335 or email michelem@daycroft.org