PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Preschool students must be at least 36 months by May 1st and toilet-trained to attend camp.
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

Preschool: Week 1

June 8 - 12
Healthy Me
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Kavita Gupta & Jessica Neff
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Step into a bright and bouncy day where happy feet love to move, brave tummies try colorful foods, and gentle hearts learn to shine! In Healthy Me, campers will hop, stretch, dance, and play through joyful movement games, explore fruits and veggies through stories, art, and pretend kitchens, and enjoy calming moments with breathing, stretching, and mindfulness. Each day is filled with imagination, laughter, and simple routines that help children feel strong in their bodies, cozy in their feelings, and proud of all they can do.
Preschool: Week 2

July 6 - 10
Color Me Rainbow
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Kavita Gupta & Jessica Neff
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Follow the rainbow into a world of wonder and color! In Color Me Rainbow, preschool campers will dance through red, tiptoe through blue, and giggle their way across every shade in between. Each day is filled with colorful art, music, movement, sensory play, and imaginative stories that invite children to explore, experiment, and express themselves. This joyful camp nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity in a bright, happy environment where every little artist can shine.
Preschool: Week 3

July 13 - 17
Once Upon a Time
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Laura Tallman & Jessica Neff
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Once upon a summer day, campers stepped into a world of stories and make-believe! In Once Upon a Time, children will explore favorite fairy tales and classic stories pretending to be brave heroes, clever animals, and magical characters while creating story-inspired crafts and acting out playful adventures. This enchanting camp nurtures creativity, language development, and social skills in a warm, joyful environment where every child becomes a part of the story.
Preschool: Week 4

July 20 - 24
Sparkles & Shivers
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Laura Tallman & Jessica Neff
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Twirl into a snowy daydream where glittering snowflakes dance and friendly winter animals come out to play! In this make-believe winter wonderland, campers will wiggle, wobble, and wonder through snowy games, frosty crafts, sensory play, songs, and stories. Children will “skate” across pretend ice, build fluffy snow scenes, and create sparkling masterpieces—all while staying warm, cozy with summer smiles. Come join this delightfully cool twist on summer fun.
Preschool: Week 5

July 27 - 31
Wild Wonders: A Jungle Adventure
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Jessica Neff & Maddy Probst
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Jungle adventures come alive as campers travel through pretend rainforests filled with animals and surprises. Step into the jungle and meet friendly monkeys, parrots, elephants, and more! Children will explore textures, sounds, and movements of the jungle through hands-on activities, creative art, music, dramatic play and storytelling.
Preschool: Week 6

August 3 - 7
Paws, Tails & Tales
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Laura Tallman & Maggie Haber
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Once upon a time, a group of little animal lovers stepped into a world full of wiggles, whiskers, and wonderful stories! In Paws, Tails & Tales, campers will snuggle into pet-themed adventures filled with songs, silly movements, and imaginative play. Let’s pretend to feed fluffy “stuffies”, tiptoe & wag like curious kittens & puppies, and create charming pet crafts inspired by our favorite animal tales. Each day celebrates kindness, creativity, and friendship in a joyful, tail-wagging camp made just for pet lovers.
Preschool: Week 7

August 10 - 14
Up, Up & Away
Kara Hohenberger & Bethany Simons and Maggie Haber & Saige Edmondson
Half Day $260
Full Day $375
Fly into a summer of stories, imagination, and adventure! In Up, Up & Away, campers will journey through the skies with books as their guide, pretending to soar like birds, zoom like rockets, and drift among the clouds. Each day is filled with music, storytime adventures, creative crafts, movement, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and delight. Little explorers will imagine, create, and explore in a magical, nurturing world where their dreams can take flight.
Under Construction

*There will be NO Preschool 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.