RARA Rochester Summer Camps 2026 – RARA (Rochester Avon Recreation Authority) offers several summer day camp programs and themed Summer Camps for kids ages 4-12.
Many RARA Rochester Summer Camps travel with camp field trips and offer unique experiences for kids. RARA Rochester Summer Camps even offers Latchkey, a Before / After care program for additional fees. You can sign up for one week or all eight.
RARA Rochester Summer Camps 2026
Registration opens April 1, 2026 at 8a. Camps begin June 15 and run through August 14, 2026. Camps are 9a-4p with Latchkey 7:30a-9a and 4p-5:30p unless noted. Sign up today for RARA Rochester Summer Camps!
RARA has been the community recreation provider to the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills and the surrounding communities since 1946.
A detailed schedule will be given to parents the first morning of camp.
RARA Summer Camps campers need to bring a bathing suit, towel, non-perishable lunch with their name on it, sunscreen, and water bottle.
A camp t-shirt is given out to campers during the week of camp. A detailed camp schedule will be emailed to parents before camp begins and given to parents on the first day of RARA Rochester Summer Camps.
RARA Summer camps take place at Rochester Municipal Park and Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills.
RARA Rochester Summer Camps 2026 Info – Standard Summer Day Camps
Camp Blue Jay For Kids 4 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14
Camp activities include games, crafts, nature activities, sports, special guests, pool swimming, special events, field trips, and other adventurous activities. Camps will be held at the Rochester Municipal Park Lions Shelter. Counselors are experienced in childcare and education. A camp t-shirt is given out during camp. Latchkey is provided for Camp Blue Jay 7:30a-10a and 3p-5:30p.
Location – Rochester Municipal Park: Lions Shelter
Camp Oriole For Kids 5 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14
Camp Oriole provides an engaging experience for young kids. Camp activities include games, crafts, friendly sports, weekly field trips, kiddie pools, and other adventures. Camp will be held at the Rochester Municipal Park Lions Shelter. Counselors are experienced in childcare and education. Latchkey is provided for Camp Oriole 7:30a-10a and 3p-5:30p.
Location – Rochester Municipal Park: Lions Shelter
Camp Flamingo For Kids 5-6 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14
Activities include games, crafts, special events, special guests, challenging activities, nature hikes, field trips once a week, trips to Spencer Beach, and more. At Spencer Park, activities include a lake with a guarded beach, picnic area, play structure, and sports fields. (Campers MUST have completed Kindergarten; Camp is geared towards Grades K-1st)
Location – Rochester Municipal Park: Lions Shelter
Camp Canary For Kids 6-7 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14
Camp Canary is full of entertaining and fun activities all summer long. Activities include games, crafts, special guests, field trips once a week (Wednesdays), trips to Spencer Beach, and more! At Spencer Park, activities include a lake with a guarded beach, picnic area, play structure, and sports fields. (Camp geared towards 2nd graders)
Location – Rochester Municipal Park: Lions Shelter
Camp Penguin For Kids 7 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14
NEW! Camp Penguin will include games, swimming, crafts, special events, challenging activities, and much more. The camp will go to Spencer Park which includes a lake with a guarded beach, a picnic area, play structure, and sport fields. Campers will go on one field trip per week. Camp T-shirts are provided on field trip day.
Location – Bloomer Park
Camp Cardinal For Kids 8 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14
Activities will include games, nature projects, swimming, crafts, challenging activities, and much more. At Spencer Park activities include a lake with guarded beach, fishing pier, picnic area, play structure, and sport fields. Campers will go on one field trip per week. Camp T-shirts are provided on field trip day.
Location – Bloomer Park
Camp Falcon For Kids 9 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14 / RARA Rochester Summer Camps
Camp Falcon offers a fun-filled experience with a variety of activities. This includes friendly sports, games, crafts, challenging outdoor activities, and weekly field trips . Campers will also go to Spencer Beach with amenities such as a lake with a lifeguarded beach, a play structure, and sports fields.
Location – Bloomer Park
Camp Raven For Kids 10-12 Years Old – Weekly June 15-August 14 / RARA Rochester Summer Camps
2 field trips per week. Some of the trips might include zoos, museums, wave pools and adventure centers. Other activities will include sports, swimming, challenging activities, and much more. At Spencer Park activities include a lake with guarded beach, picnic area, play structure, and sport fields. Camp T-shirts are provided on field trip days.
Location – Bloomer Park
RARA Rochester Summer Camps 2026 – Specialty Summer Camps
Location for all Specialty Summer Camps – Bloomer Park: Stone Shelter
Superhero Camp Ages 6-9 Years Old – June 15-19
Superhero campers will have the opportunity to do a variety of crafts, games, challenges, field trips, trips to Spencer Park, and more all revolving around being and becoming a superhero. Adventure awaits with field trips and fun.
Creation Station Camp Ages 6-9 Years Old – June 22-26
Campers will spend the week creating tons of different craft projects/games. Be prepared to get messy, have a creative unique special guest/field trip, and have lots of fun.
Out of This World Camp Ages 6-9 Years Old – July 6-10
Discover the mysteries of the universe and explore distant planets all through thrilling crafts, games, and stellar activities. Get ready for a cosmic journey filled with star-studded field trips and out-of-this-world fun!
STEM Camp for Kids Ages 8-12 Years Old – July 13-17
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Each day, campers will work on popular projects that will peak your child’s interest and curiosity with hands on activities. Participation and fun are part of the program, designed as step one in your child’s road to the future of STEM.
Climbing Adventure Camp Ages 8-12 Years Old – July 21-23
Climbing Adventure Camp is a Tuesday through Thursday camp where campers will spend all 3 days at Tree Runner Rochester Adventure Park. This camp is designed and curated to empower children to become confident adventurers by building friendships, strength, and overcoming challenges, in an outdoor environment.
Into the Wild Camp Ages 6-12 Years Old – July 27-31
Campers will spend the week learning about different animals, traveling around to different locations, and learning new things about animals. Activities include crafts, games, zoo field trips, and more.
Mission Possible Camp for Kids Ages 6-9 Years Old – August 3-7 / RARA Rochester Summer Camps
This week will be filled with exciting challenges, field trips, games, special missions, and surprise activities.
Adventureland Camp 6-9 Years Old – August 10-14 / RARA Rochester Summer Camps
This camp brings out the adventure in your camper. They will spend the week going on adventures, exploring new worlds, making unique craft projects, and more. Be prepared to explore and have lots of fun.
RARA Rochester Summer Camps 2026 – RARA Travel Camps
Location for all RARA Travel Camps – Bloomer Park: Stone Shelter
Game On Camp Ages 6-12 Years Old – June 15-19
This sports camp week is all about challenges, friendly competition, games, and more. Go against other campers as well as counselors in this minute-to-win-it themed week. Field trips and trips to Spencer Park included.
Super Soakin’ Camp I & II & III Ages 6-12 Years Old – June 22-26 / July 20-24 / August 3-7
Cool off from the summer heat and enjoy spending time with friends while exploring a different watering hole each day through various field trips and visits to Spencer Park.
Sports Extreme Camp Ages 8-12 – July 6-July 10
Each day will be filled with different sports. This action packed camp will challenge your camper in a series of drills, games, challenges, and exercises. Some sports will include soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, and more.
Everything Edible Camp I Ages 6-9 & II Ages 6-12 Years Old – July 13-17 / August 10-14
Campers will spend the week traveling to different locations that make good eats and cool treats. Field trips and potential trips to Spencer Park included. NOTE: not a cooking camp.
Amazing Race Camp Ages 8-12 Years Old – July 27-31
Partner up with a camp friend or two and try to be the winning team. The week will be composed of different games, obstacles, and road blocks. By the end of the week, there will be a winning team. Be ready to run, think, and get dirty. For those kids that love a challenge.
RARA Rochester Summer Camps – School’s Out Break Camps 2026
March 30 – April 3, 2026 from 9a-4p Daily
Rochester Spring Break Events – RARA Spring Break Field Trips Camp
RARA (500 E Second Street, Rochester, MI 48307)
Campers will spend the week going on field trips and hanging out at RARA. Field trips are to be determined, but could include the zoo, bowling, magicians, farms, movie theaters, and more! At RARA, we will play games, use the turf fieldhouse, basketball courts, make crafts, and hang with friends. Camp meets at RARA each day. Spots for camp are limited. Participants must be in at least first grade. Participants need to bring a sack lunch every day. A detailed schedule will be emailed the week before camp starts. Before and after care is available. To register…
March 30-April 3, 2026 March 30-April 3, 2026
Rochester Spring Break Camps – RARA Spring Break Art Camps
RARA (500 E Second Street, Rochester, MI 48307)
Choose Plushy Pals Clay Factory Art Camp (9a-noon) or Glitter & Glow Art Camp (1p-4p) or both…
Plushy Pals Clay Factory Art Camp – Kids will craft a silly pizza, an adorable cupcake trinket box, and a lovable dinosaur from clay. Packed with paint, laughter, and endless imagination, this camp is pure joy! To register…
Glitter & Glow Art Camp – Kids will work with a variety of art supplies including clay, glow-in-the-dark paint, and of course, lots and lots of glitter! The kids will create snow globes that glow-in-the-dark, butterflies that shimmer and glimmer, an Eiffel Tower with stars that twinkle, and more. To register….
RARA Rochester Summer Camps – Rochester Avon Recreation Authority
500 E Second Street
Rochester, MI 48307
947-886-0007
makayla@rararecreation.org
rararecreation.org
www.facebook.com/RARARecreation
Visit rararecreation.org to learn more about RARA Rochester Summer Camps.
