Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 – City of Farmington Hills Unplugged Summer Camps info hosted by the Special Services (Parks and Recreation) Department for the City of Farmington Hills.
A summer filled with adventure, exploration, and fun. Farmington Hills Unplugged Summer Camps have something for everyone ages 3 to 18 – art, theatre, music, sports, archery, skateboard, nature, and STEM. Or for the generalist in the crowd, give the General Day Camps a try.
Farmington Hills School’s Out Break Camps 2024
February 19 through February 23, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Camp Polar Bear (Winter Break)
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Camp is located in the brand new community center with a state of the art aquatic center, tons of outdoor play space, large indoor gymnasium, and marvelous camp rooms. This break, campers will meet new friends, create art projects, go swimming, and much more. Ages 6-11. Extended care available. $50 res / $55 non res per day. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
February 19 through February 23, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Multi-Sport Youth Sports Camp
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Buy one day, or purchase the whole week. Multi-Sport (Basketball & Soccer) programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship and teamwork. Ages 6-10. Extended care available. $50 res / $55 non res per day. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
February 19 through February 23, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Camp Creative Winter Break
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Stretch your imaginations and have a blast in this fun mixed media camp, Many different projects, themes and media will be explored throughout the week, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, printmaking and more. Five year olds may enroll as long as they are currently in kindergarten. Ages 6-8. Extended care available. $225 res / $240 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
February 19 through February 23, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Camp Clay Winter Break
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
This exciting opportunity to play with clay teaches campers the fundamentals of ceramics by making pinch pots, tiles, and even throwing on the wheel. Participants will work in traditional white clay as well as air-dry and polymer clays. Please note that some work may not be ready to come home on the final day of camp. If some pieces require additional drying time prior to firing in the kilns, campers will be notified when their work is complete and ready to pick up. Ages 9-12. Extended care available. $225 res / $240 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
February 19 through February 23, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Winter Survival Camp
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Campers will explore the outdoors through a variety of activities including animal tracking, snowshoeing, fire building and building snow shelters. Campers will be outside for most of the day. Proper winter attire is a must. Campers should bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Ages 6-12. Extended care available. $160 res / $175 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
March 25-March 29, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Multi-Sport Youth Sports Camp
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Buy one day, or purchase the whole week. Multi-Sport (Basketball & Soccer) programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship and teamwork. Ages 6-10. Extended care available. $50 res / $55 non res per day. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
March 25-March 29, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Camp Creative Spring Break
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Stretch your imaginations and have a blast in this fun mixed media camp, Many different projects, themes and media will be explored throughout the week, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, printmaking and more. Five year olds may enroll as long as they are currently in kindergarten. Ages 9-12. Extended care available. $225 res / $240 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
February 19 through February 23, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Camp Clay Spring Break
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
This exciting opportunity to play with clay teaches campers the fundamentals of ceramics by making pinch pots, tiles, and even throwing on the wheel. Participants will work in traditional white clay as well as air-dry and polymer clays. Please note that some work may not be ready to come home on the final day of camp. If some pieces require additional drying time prior to firing in the kilns, campers will be notified when their work is complete and ready to pick up. Ages 6-8. Extended care available. $225 res / $240 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
March 25 through March 29, 2024 from 9a-3p Daily
Farmington Hills Recreation Events – Spring Survival Camp
The HAWK FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Campers will explore the outdoors through a variety of activities including animal tracking, snowshoeing, fire building and building snow shelters. Campers will be outside for most of the day. Proper winter attire is a must. Campers should bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Ages 6-12. Extended care available. $185 res / $195 non res. Pre-registration required. To register. Hosted by the Farmington Hills Special Services (Parks & Rec) Department.
Farmington Hills Unplugged Summer Camps 2024
Make Farmington Hills your home for summer camp. Farmington Hills Special Services Department hosts over 3,000 kids each year in our licensed day camps. Kids make friends, explore new places and gain self-confidence. Every day is an adventure.
Working parents? Many camps also offer before and after care for an additional fee. All camps are open to both residents and non-residents.
Fees are listed as Resident/Non-Resident (R/NR). For complete details on pricing, hours, and dates please see 2024 City of Farmington Hills Summer Camps online brochure. For more information, please call 248-699-6700.
Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 – General Day Camps
Camp Turtle (ages 6-7) – Weekly summer day camps located at the Hawk Community Center. The new community center comes complete with state of the art aquatic center and tons of outdoor play space. Meet new friends, create art projects, swim, play outside, and much more!
Camp Otter (ages 8-9) – Weekly summer day camps located at the Hawk Community Center. The new community center comes complete with state of the art aquatic center and tons of outdoor play space. Meet new friends, create art projects, swim, play outside, and much more!
Camp Penguin (ages 10-11) – Weekly summer day camps located at the Hawk Community Center. The new community center comes complete with state of the art aquatic center and tons of outdoor play space. Meet new friends, create art projects, swim, play outside, and much more!
Camp Polar Bear (ages 6-11) – This camp combines Turtle, Otter, and Penguin for one final week at the end of summer.
Safety Town (ages 4-6) – Campers will spend their days riding around the outdoor safety town singing, dancing, and doing crafts. Kids learn street, bike, playground safety and more.
Safety Town 2 (ages 5-7) – Children will build off of previous Safety Town knowledge and learn about bullying, germs, poison safety, home safety, and weather safety.
TourXplore! Junior (ages 7-9) – This one-of-a-kind camp offers field trips each and every day, giving our campers the opportunity to find new passions and hobbies. We honor the summer camp experience by spending our mornings playing outside, singing camp songs, and doing crafts before our trips.
TourXplore! Scout (ages 10-12) – This one-of-a-kind camp offers field trips each and every day, giving our campers the opportunity to find new passions and hobbies. We honor the summer camp experience by spending our mornings playing outside, singing camp songs, and doing crafts before our trips.
Camp W.I.N.G.S (ages 11-26) – This program is for young adults with special needs geared towards providing both a fun and learning filled summer. Includes traditional summer camp activities at The Hawk, awesome field trips, and engaging job skills training in the community.
Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 – Art and Music Camps
Camp Creative (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Stretch your imaginations and have a blast in this fun mixed media camp! Many different projects, themes and media will be explored throughout the week, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and more!
Camp Craft (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Explore puppetry, jewelry making, pottery, fibers, and more!
Camp Clay (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Play with clay and learn the fundamentals of ceramics!
Art Around the World (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Discover ancient, traditional, and contemporary art forms from different cultures around the world using a different variety of media!
Comics, Cartoons, & More (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Delve into the world of storybook arts & illustration. Create your own graphic novel and explore story development & technical skills.
Art Adventure @ The Hawk (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Explore Dance, Visual Art, Music, and Theatre in the return of this popular camp!
313 Art of the D (ages 6-8 or 9-12) – Learn and be inspired by past and present artists that hail from Detroit. For those wanting a mixed-media art experience that enriches their perspective about the city we call home.
The Dance Experience Camp (ages 6-8 or 9-12) – Intro to all things dance & movement. Learn healthy movement and different kinds of dance
Camp Hip Hop (ages 6-8 or 9-12) – Intro to the history and different styles of hip hop music and dancing. Includes breakdancing, krumping, pop & lock, & more.
Comics, Cartoons, & More (ages 6-9 or 10-12) – Delve into the world of storybook arts & illustration. Create your own graphic novel and explore story development & technical skills.
Storybook Ballet (ages 4-5 or 6-8) – Learn Basic Ballet technique and perform at the end of the week! No dance experience required.
Rising Stars (ages 6-9) – Drama through music, storytelling, movement, improv, and theatre games. Final day of camp includes a performance!
Little Stars Theatre Camp (ages 4-5) – Half-day features drama through music, storytelling, movement, improv, and theatre games!
Musical Stars Theatre Camp (ages 10-15) – Hands-on, high-energy exploration of musical theatre genre including singing, acting, and choreography. Performance on the final day of camp.
Improv Stars Theatre Camp (ages 10-15) – Improv actors work as a team to develop their own stories based on short prompts.
Total Drama Stars Theatre Camp (ages 10-15) – Learn to write, direct, and act in your own play!
All Stars Theatre Intensive Camp (ages 10-15) – Learn to audition while rehearsing on a real stage!
The Music Experience (ages 6-8 or 9-12) – Diving into the world of music, campers will learn about rhythm, musical composition, and more!
Verses Camp (6-9 or 10-13) – Learn the art of songwriting, composing, and performing. Includes creative writing and vocal instruction.
Mini Mozarts (ages 4-5) – Learn about the musical traditions of cultures around the world.
Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 – Sports Camps
P2 Soccer Training (ages 6-16) – P2 Soccer is a full-service soccer education company that specializes in providing professional coaches and trainers across the country. Each day players focus on a skill, how to execute properly and how to apply to real game situations.
All Sports Camp & More (ages 6-9) – Campers will enjoy the basic fundamentals of soccer, basketball, dance, kickball, and gymnastics with fun games, contests, and mini tournaments.
Tri Sports Camp (ages 6-9 or 9-11) – Campers will enjoy the basic fundamentals of baseball, flag football, and basketball.
PLUS Skateboarding Camp (ages 5-19) – Designed for beginner and intermediate skateboarders. Learn all aspects of skateboarding including board set-up, safety tips, history of skateboarding and skateboard graphic design. Each participant gets a skateboard deck to design, t- shirt, and more.
Volleyball Camp (ages 8-14) – All aspects of the game are taught including passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Designed for the beginner to intermediate player.
Lacrosse Camp (ages 6-8 or 9-11) – Campers will have a chance to try the sport of Lacrosse by practicing the core skills of catching, shooting, cradling, throwing, defense and teamwork.
PLUS Skateboarding Camp (ages 5-19) – Designed for beginner and intermediate skateboarders. Learn all aspects of skateboarding including board set-up, safety tips, history of skateboarding and skateboard graphic design.
Basketball Camp (ages 8-13) – Fundamentals of basketball with offensive & defensive principles. Includes, film sessions, court time, and scrimmages.
P5 Track & Field Camp (ages 8-14) – Fundamentals of running, jumping, and throwing. Learn about and practice sprints, jumps, throwing training, distance running, and more.
Football Camp (ages 8-14) – Position specific skills and development for QBs, WRs, LBs, RBs, & DBs. Enjoy the Hawk Stadium field!
Experience Archery Camp (ages 9-17) – Camp students will learn all about safety, proper handling, minor equipment skills, T-form and techniques to be successful in the life sport of archery.
Field Hockey Camp (ages 10-18) – Participants will work on the fundamentals of field hockey. Half Day camp.
Golf Camp (ages 6-15) – Participants will work on their swing and grip on the driving range, develop a smooth putting stroke and have the opportunity to play a few holes each night.
Tumble Bunnies Gymnastics Camp (ages 6-8) – Tumble Bunnies offers a variety of equipment such as balance beams, bars, trampolines, wedge mats, octagons, vault, ladders and so much more. Each child will be introduced and learn cartwheels, handstands, bridges, flips and a variety of skills on many different pieces of equipment.
Cheer Bunnies Camp (ages 6-8) – Cheer Bunnies will introduce everything a cheerleader needs to know to be a great cheerleader. A variety of cheers, chants, jumps, mounts, and pom routines will be introduced.
Ranger Apprentice Hunger Games Camp (ages 9-17) – Students will learn the key components in wilderness survival skills. From fire starting without matches, wild edibles, survival knots, wilderness first aide, track and scat Identification, shelter building and of course plenty of archery practice and skills.
Team Handball Camp (ages 7-12) – Introduction of team handball with lessons in teamwork, responsibility, communication, and fair play.
Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding Camp (ages 11-14) – A great camp for youth & young teens to explore future job opportunities. Learn lifesaving skills, in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube, First Aid, CPR, and AED.
Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 – Nature Camps
Camp Pine (ages 7-9) – Explore the outdoors with hands-on activities, games and crafts focused on the natural world. Each week has an exciting new theme which allows campers to discover nature by hiking the park trails, practicing outdoor skills and having fun outside!
Camp Maple (ages 9-12) – Explore the outdoors with hands-on activities, games and crafts focused on the natural world. Each week has an exciting new theme which allows campers to discover nature by hiking the park trails, practicing outdoor skills and having fun outside!
Camp Cedar (ages 5.5-7) – Explore the outdoors with hands-on activities, games and crafts focused on the natural world. Each week has an exciting new theme which allows campers to discover nature by hiking the park trails, practicing outdoor skills and having fun outside!
Young Explorers Camp (ages 3.5-5) – Explore the outdoors with hands-on activities, games and crafts focused on the natural world. Each week has an exciting new theme which allows campers to discover nature by hiking the park trails, practicing outdoor skills and having fun outside!
Outdoor Survival Camp (ages 8-14) – Get ready for adventure and outdoor fun! Campers will focus on building their wilderness skills like tracking, shelter building, archery, and camping. The week ends with an overnight camping experience at Heritage Park. Campers MUST have participated in at least one week of camp at Heritage Park in 2022 to register for this experience.
Outdoor Recreational Sampler (ages 12-14) – Campers will sample a variety of outdoor activities which may include hiking, exploring, fishing, river walks, archery, wilderness skills, and more. Optional evening camp fire and night hikes on Thursday.
Eco-STEM Nature Camp (ages 12-14) – Experience a week looking closely at nature. Campers will apply “STEM in Nature” skills to creatively design solutions to real-world problems such as energy, pollution, and nature protection. Optional evening campfire and night hike program on Thursday after camp!
Fishing Camp at Founders (ages 8-14) – Get OUTSIDE this summer to enjoy a week of fishing and discovering the natural areas of Founders Sports Park. Campers will spend each morning practicing catch and release fishing at the Fishing Pier. We will tie flies and make lures, and participate in a real fish fry! All equipment provided. This camp is a half day. Extended care not available.
Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 – Counselor in Training
Counselors in Training (CIT) (ages 12-14) – CITs will learn the basics of childcare and first aid. CITs will participate in and help with activities for campers. During the interview process, we will determine the best fit for each individual, some other activities may include swimming, art, nature programs, etc.
Farmington Hills Special Services
29995 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-699-6700
www.fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn
For more info on Farmington Hills Summer Camps 2024 call The Hawk at 248-699-6700 or visit www.fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn.
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