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.
Dates: TBD
Ages: 5 – 12

Beverly Hills Club (Beverly Hills)

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

Dates: December 23-27 & December 30 & January 2-3
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 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 & 31 & Jan 2, 3
Ages: 2 – 7

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 23, 26, 27, 30 and January 2 &3
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 23 & 24, 26 & 27, 30 & 31 – January 2 & 3 at 9am and 1pm
Ages: 4-9 or 6-12

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 23, 27 & 30 and January 2, 3 & 20
Ages: 5 – 14


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 20, 27 & 30 and January 2 & 3 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: December 30, 31 and January 2, 3 from 9a -4p
Ages: 5-10

Total Sports Farmington (Farmington)

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

Dates: TBD
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: TBD
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 23, 26, 27, 30 and January 2, 3
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 23 – 27 & December 30 – January 3 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 23, 26 & 27, December 30, January 2 & 3 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: December 30 – January 3 from 9am – 3pm
Ages: 3 – 12

Troy Gymnastics (Troy)

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

Dates: December 23, 26, 27, 30 and January 2, 3 from 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: TBD
Ages: 4-9 or 5-12

Photo credit: Troy Gym