School is out for the holidays but if work is still on, here are the best places to send the kids for days full of fun.

The YMCA Holiday Break Camps (Birmingham/Detroit/Macomb/Milford/Royal Oak)

When school is out, fun is in at the Y. When you sign up for Break Camp, you can trust that your child is in a safe, engaging environment while participating in enriching activities. School break camps are for children ages 4 to 12 and run from 8a-5p daily. Note this year, South Oakland YMCA is offering camps for additional dates and at different times – January 2, 3, 4, 5 (7a – 6p).
Dates: December 26, 27, 28, 29
Ages: 5 – 12

Berkley Community Center (Berkley) 

Variety of camps

Dates: January 3-5 7:30a – 5p
Ages: 5-11

Beverly Hills Club (Beverly Hills)

Bring your lunch and swim suit for a day of fun at the Beverly Hills Club.

Dates: December 26-29 & Jan 2
Ages: 5 – 12

Fascination Factory (Birmingham)

Join Camp Fascinators for a day full of imagination, creativity and a learning based play camp like you’ve never seen.

Dates: December 25, Dec 26-29 & Jan 2-5
Ages: 3 to 6

The Robot Garage (Birmingham & Rochester)

Campers will engage in a variety of STEAM workshops tailored to their age group to unlock their creativity and problem-solving skills. With the help of friendly expert staff, campers can design, build, code, and experiment with robots & our enormous LEGO collection.

Dates: December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and January 2. 9a -3p
Ages: Grades 1-3 or 4-6

Kid Create Studio (Bloomfield)

Get creative! The KidCreate Studio camps allow kids to work on DIY projects with various themes and art tools.

Dates: December 22, 26-29 – January 2-5 at 9am
Ages: 4-9 or 5-12

High-Velocity Sports Spring Break Camp (Canton)

Fun Days are run by HVS Staff and include sports stations from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Before care and after care include movies, board games, etc.

Dates: December 27 – 29 and January 2 – 5 + 15
Ages: 5 – 13


Stars and Stripes Activity Center (Clarkston)

Your kids will enjoy organized play, games, obstacles and all sorts of action will take place in our two separate gymnasium spaces including a ninja warrior course, foam pits, trampolines, 1/2 court basketball, sports turf and gymnastics apparatus! (Morning or afternoon sessions available)

Dates: December 27, 28 and January 3, 4 9a-4p
Ages: 5 – 12

Independence Township (Clarkston)

The holidays are over but Winter Recess is still going! What are you going to do with your kids?! Look no further than Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors for an action packed, fun-filled week of activities for your camper and their friends! Each day we will be taking a different adventure!

Dates: January 2-5 at 9a -4p
Ages: 4-9 or 5-12

Total Sports Farmington (Farmington)

During camp hours kids can play soccer, Archery Tag, Capture the Flag, Nerf Wars, Bounce House, and Much More!

Dates: December 26-29 and January 2-5
Ages: 6 – 12

The HAWK (Farmington Hills)

Multi-Sport 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.

Dates: January 2 – January 5 9a-3p daily
Ages: 6-10

Winter Swoosh (Livonia)

Livonia Parks and Recreation Camp offers a fun slate of activities each day, from gym games to arts and crafts, swimming, LEGOs, the climbing wall (ages 6-12), and more!

Dates: December 26, 27, 28 29 and January 2 – 5
Ages: 5 – 12

Saline Parks and Recreation (Ann Arbor)

Kids Camp is offered at the Rec Center during the Saline Area Schools winter break. Campers will swim, make crafts, go on a field trip and much more. Make sure you bring a swim suit, towel, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, athletic shoes, lunch and a snack. Registration deadline is the Friday before the start of camp. Register for the week or for select days.

Dates: December 26 – January 5 7:30a – 5p
Ages: 5-12

Franklin Athletic Club Fun and Games Camp (Southfield)

Join Camp and stay active and to have fun during the school year breaks! The day will be filled with games, crafts, and other activities. 
Dates: December 26 – 29 & January 2-5 from 9a-4p
Ages: 3 – 12

Holiday Break Day Camp (Southgate)

Kids will stay active and have fun at Mills Gymnastics’ Holiday Break Day Camp.

Dates: January 2 – 5
Ages: 3 – 12

Troy Gymnastics (Troy)

Keep moving and have fun at one of 4 Troy Gym locations during the holiday break.

Dates: December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and January 2, 3, 4,  5 8:30a – 4:30p
Ages: 4 – 12


iCode Troy (Troy)

YouTube creation, Mincraft Modding, Roblox Create and Code and MORE! iCode makes learning fun!

Dates: December 22-23, Dec 26-29 & Jan 2-5
Ages: 4-9 or 5-12

Photo credit: Troy Gym