'Tis the Season for Summer Camp

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in southeastern Michigan, boredom won't be an option this summer for your kids. A lot of organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of choices for camps, with science, reading, sports, music and more among them. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a camp more focused on a particular interest, this list features a few in your town or one very close by. Feel free to add your own, as well:

Name: KinderCare
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $209 for school-age kids, $246 for pre-K
Where: Two locations: - 3381 Greenfield Road. - 4900 Evergreen Road
When: June 13 to the first week of September
Deadline for registration: None
Details: The KinderCare centers offer 12 unique camps for pre-kindergarten children and school-age children, including camps like “Wilderness 101,” “Art Expo” and “Gross and Gooey Science.”
For more information call: 313-441-1462

Name: Camp Invention
Type of camp: Science
Cost: $215
Where: , 16140 Driscoll
When: Aug.1-5
Deadline for registration: Two weeks before camp starts
Details: The national program invites students entering grades one through six to improve their scientific literacy, creativity and teamwork on five modules. Call camp director Kristie Lica at 313-827-7724 for more information about signing up.

Name: Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies on length of day chosen
Where: Dearborn Heights Montessori Center, 466 N. John Daly, Dearborn Heights
When: June 20-Aug. 19
Deadline for registration: Registration must be done the Thursday before any given week to be part of the next week’s program.
Details: The DHMC divides its campers into toddler, preschool, lower- and upper-elementary groups and provides a well-rounded dose of math, language, art, technology and outdoor activities.
For more information call: 313-359-3000

Name: Young Naturalists Program
Type of camp: Nature
Cost: No charge
Where: , at the corner of Fairlane Drive and Monteith Boulevard
When: June 27, 29, 30 and July 1 for the first session, and July 5-8 for the second session
Deadline for registration: June 15
Details: The first session is offered for 7- to 9-year-olds and the second session is open to 10- to 11-year-olds. Children will explore plants and animals in their natural habitats.
For more information call: 313-583-6371

Name: Salvation Army of Dearborn Heights
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $100 a week, with a $25 registration fee
Where: 27600 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights
When: June 20-Aug. 5
Deadline for registration: June 17
Details: Kids ages 6 to 14 can participate in arts and crafts, music and drama, Bible studies, field trips and more.
For more information call: 313-563-4457

Name: University of Michigan-Dearborn Sports Camps
Type of camp: Sports
Cost: Varies on camp selected
Where: University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road
When: Varies on the camp selected
Deadline for registration: Space is limited, so register early before each camp
Details: Three camps are offered, for basketball, hockey and volleyball. Check out the brochure for each one for more details. The link is above, and the links to the camps are down the page on the left side.
For more information call: 313-593-5070

Name: Orff Music Camp
Type of camp: Music
Where:
When: June 27-July 1
Deadline for registration: Call for more information
Details: Children will learn basic music skills using pitched instruments designed by Carl Orff, hand chimes and nonpitched rhythm instruments. Led by Jane Lewy.
For more information call: 313-274-1313

Name: H.Y.P.E. Get Fit Youth Camp
Type of camp: Sports
Cost: Free
Where: , 15801 Michigan Ave.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 20-July 29
Deadline for registration: Call for more information
Details: A program to promote youth nutrition, exercise and weight management. The camp will also offer parent and youth health tips and nutrition seminars.
For more information call: 313-357-5458