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2012 Summer Camp Directory

Summer is getting closer and you need to start registering for camps and activities for your children. Below is a list of some great local camps that will keep your kids stimulated, entertained and exhausted ALL summer!


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Building Blocks-Summer Camps

Our Preschool Summer Camp program for children 3 -5 years old is offered 3 half-days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 19 – August 30. Children will enjoy learning about topics that interest them throughout the summer while engaging in weekly Nature Walks at the Highland State Recreation Area, Open Ended Art Projects, Water Fun Days, Hands-On Math and Science Activities, Journaling, Gardening, Field Trips, and more. The cost is $75.00 per weekly session. Registration is on a first come first serve basis with limited space available. Register early to ensure a space for your child. Indicate the sessions you wish to enroll your child on our registration form. Our Full-Day Preschool program options are also available throughout the summer.

Our School Age Creative Art and Outdoor Adventure Camp program is for children completing Kindergarten through age 12. Children can attend 2, 3, 4, or 5 Full-Days throughout the summer from June 11 – August 30 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Cost is $42.00 per day or $175.00 per week. Summer Campers will create visual art projects exploring a variety of materials and techniques: Creative Art, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, 3D Art, Woodworking, etc. A daily GREEN HOUR® will provide children with unstructured play and interaction with their natural environment (Highland State Recreation Area). Children will enjoy weekly field trips to local county, state and metro parks for a variety of eco-adventures and environmental education programs. It is these traditional camp elements that we emphasize and integrate with our high quality programming that ensures Building Blocks Creative Art and Outdoor Adventure summer campers will have a well rounded camp experience that builds memories of a lifetime.

CLICK HERE to learn more.


Discover Preschool Summer Camps

Discover Nature...with Discover Preschool’s Summer Camps!
Experience the excitement of discovery as we explore the natural world around us. Through a variety of hands-on, educational activities, games, songs, crafts, stories and creative movement, children will explore and interact with their environment. Each week-long class will focus on a different theme, geared specifically for the preschool or school-aged child and designed to stimulate creativity and growth in a fun, developmentally appropriate setting.
Join us for a fun, enriching summer experience!

For ages 3-5:
June 11– 15: Discover!... Amazing Pond Animals!
June 18-22: Discover!... Fantastic Farm Animals!
July 23-27: Discover!...Wonderful Woodland Animals!
July 30-Aug. 3: Discover!... Beautiful Butterflies and other Incredible Insects!

For ages 3-5 and 6-8:
August 6-10: NEW! Little Chef Cooking Camp

Ages 3-5: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Ages 6-8: 1:00-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Friends Preschool and Kindergarten-Summer Camp

Friends has a wide variety of Summer Camps to offer this summer. Our staff is licensed, well trained and ready to provide your child opportunities to learn through play.

Camps are designed for children ages 2 1/2 -6 years.
All Camps will run from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Kids will need to bring their own lunch.

Safety Camp - June 18th thru June 22nd - $100
Children will learn about safe side adults, home, bike safety and emergencies. A great opportunity to equip your child with the skills they need to stay on the safe side.

Wilderness Week - June 25th thru June 28th - $80
Join us as we explore the outdoors and learn about camping, canoeing, hiking and more. A tent set up throughout the week and daily "campfires" will bring the outdoors in!

Crazy Carnival Week - July 9th thru July 12th - $80
A week filled with carnival inspired games, crafts and food! There will be daily contests and games where children can participate and win prizes.

Camp X-Periment - July 16th - July 20th - $100
Children will participate in creating concoctions, discovering magnet fields and participate in a variety of scientific experiments.

Bug Bonanza - July 23rd thru July 26th - $80
Learn all you need to know about bugs and insects with hands on activities. Children will observe an ant farm and learn about different insects and their habitats.

Wacky Water Week - August 6th thru August 9th - $80
Dive into our weekly water week while we experiment with water; learn about lakes and oceans, what lives in them and the importance of safety around water. Bring your suit on our last day, which will be filled with wet wacky fun.

CLICK HERE for more information.


Karen's School of Dance

Looking for a fun summer activity this year? Want to keep up with your technique that you’ve developed throughout the school year? Would you like to try a new style, or even try dance for the very first time? Look no further than the Karen’s School of Dance summer program! KSD offers a wide variety of classes and camps to fit the needs of any dancer. Our
summer program runs for 4 weeks, so it’s perfect for trying something new before enrolling in the fall. Our Intensives are great for dancers who are looking to improve technique, build strength, and maintain stamina. The dance camps offer a variety of styles to dancers for a well-rounded experience that is sure to please. We also offer once-a-week 45 minute classes, similar to those offered in our regular season for dancers to keep the fun going.

Ballet Intensive - offered Mondays/Wednesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm
and 12:30pm - 3:30pm. This intensive will concentrate on ballet technique,
classes in ballet, Pointe, character, variations, folk, partnering, and
conditioning. This intensive is being offered to ages 9 and up.

Dance Intensive/Camp - offered Mondays/Thursdays 4:00pm - 7:00pm and Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm.This intensive will concentrate on Jazz and Ballet with classes in Lyrical, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, conditioning, and choreography. This intensive is being offered to ages 7-10 and 11 and up.

Pom Camp - offered Wednesdays 11:15am - 12:15pm. This camp incorporates warm up and stretch, pom/dance basics, kick line instruction, precise pom arm movements, and original routine choreography. All ages are invited to participate.

Gymnastics Camp - Offered for ages 7 – 10 and 11 and up. Times to be
determined. Students will learn basic tumbling tricks such as a forward rolls, bridges, cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers along with other tricks leading up to and including back handsprings and aerials. This camp ensures that students learn the proper warm up to prevent injury.

For more information on camps click HERE.

Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy Services

Summer Camp

Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy Services located at 2636 S Milford Rd in Highland is offering Summer Day Camp for 2 weeks this summer, the dates are:  July 16th-July 20 from 9am-3pm and August 13-August 17 from 9am -3pm. Activities include:Obstacle Course, outdoor play, swimming, arts and crafts, story time, social interaction, speech and language groups.  All activities are therapy based to include:  Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy.  For ages 4 to 14 years old.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Milford Co-Op Preschool- Summer Camps

June 18-21, 9:00a-12:00p, Theatre Camp (Ms Joyce)
Each day Mrs. Joyce will guide your child learning about different types of dramatic performance...Acting, Puppetry, Dance. Each session will be based on a book that will be the basis for our actual performance as we create sets, costumes and practice our performance. Our final day, we will put the finishing touches on our performance for a presentation on stage in the gym for the family to experience.

June 25-28, 9:00a-12:00p Tinkering Camp I – (Ms Joyce)
Take it apart! Put it together! Recreate into something new! We will explore and create as we take apart electronics….reinvent new machines….play with gravity….A real hands on experience for that future engineer.

July 23-26, 9:00a-12:00p, Wild, Wild West Camp – (Ms Susan)
Cowboys and cowgirls (ages 3-6) are WANTED in the Wild, Wild West! Our adventure begins with a Cowboy/girl makeover and a lesson on cowboy/girl lingo. From there we’ll enjoy digging for gold, square dancing, lassoing animals, riding stick ponies, and covered wagon rides. There will even be a few suprises!!! You don’t want to miss this WILD adventure!

July 30-Aug 2, 9:00-12:00, Recycling Arts Camp (Ms Joyce)
A fun lesson and experience in reduce, reuse and recycle. Through the use of art and various activities, children will be encouraged to reuse and recycle many different items thought of as junk.

August 6-9, 9:00-12:00, Art Camp – (Ms Susan)
No cookie cutter crafts here! Instead we will empower your youngster ( ages 3-6) to express themselves through art in a creative way! At Art Camp we give your child a chance to explore, experience and create using different art mediums. You child will leave each day with confidence and pride in themselves as an artist!

August 13-16, 9:00-12:00, Tinkering Camp II-Robots – (Ms Joyce)
Robots! Yes Robots! We will explore and create different kinds of moving and creative robots repurposing all kinds of parts and pieces! But the greatest part is figuring out how to make it all work…tinkering! Some of our projects will include: A robot sculpture, a drawing robot, hovercraft, marshmallow shooter and more. (This is a great camp to follow Tinkering I-June 25. But, you may enroll for this camp without having experienced Tinkering I.)

CLICK HERE to learn more.


This Week's Picks:

May 17th through May 20th

Thursday, May 17 - 100 Languages Playgroup

The 100 Languages Playgroup is an introduction to our school and the Reggio Emilia philosophy on which our curriculum is based. There will be fun and interactive activities for young children along with stories, music and movement, songs, and open-ended art experiences.
Where: Building Blocks Pre-school 340 Harvey Lake Rd. Highland 48356
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Infant through Preschool Age Children
How: Call 248-889-2727 to register
Cost: Click here for cost information.
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Saturday, May 19 - White Lake Farmers Market

Locally-grown produce and flowers, garden and yard items, crafts and more at the White Lake Farmers maket. 

Where: 1500 Bogie Lk. Rd White Lake, 48383
When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: *
Cost: *
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Saturday, May 19 - Family Fun Day

FREE EVENT at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa Ziplining, Climbing wall, bounce houses, hayrides, facepainting, canoeing, archery Lunch included at noon! Information available for summer day camp or overnight camp.
Where: YMCA Camp Ohiyesa 7300 Hickory Ridge Rd Holly, MI 48442
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Families (Ideal for families w/children 5-16)
How: All are welcome to join for this great event.
Cost: FREE
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/374971435872977/ or call 248-887-4533
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Saturday, May 19 - Carls Family YMCA Birthday Celebration

Join us for this FREE community event with free food, games and cake.
Where: Carls Famy YMCA
300 Family Dr.
Milford
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: All
How: *
Cost: free
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Sunday, May 20 - Twist & Shake Seasonal Grand Opening

Twist & Shake of Highland is hosting thier 18th Annual Seasonal Grand Opening with FREE pony rides & Free bounce house. Hope to see everyone here for all the fun.
Where: 2120 S. Milford Rd
Highland (next to Milford High school)
When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: All
How: *
Cost: Free Pony ride and bounce house
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This Week's Calendar:

May 17th through May 23rd

Thursday, May 17 - Milford Farmers Market

The Milford Farmers Market offers produce, plants, breads, and many more locally make items.
Where: East Liberty Street between S. Main St. & Union St
When: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: *
Cost: Free
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Thursday, May 17 - Tail Waggin’ Tutors

These lovable dogs make great listeners for children who are learning to read or just want an adorable audience to practice in front of.

Registration, for 20 minute time slots, begins on Monday, Jan.4th.
Where: White Lake Public Library
When: 6:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Who: Children that are learning to read.
How: Call 248-698-4942 to register.
Cost: free
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Thursday, May 17 - Tail Waggin’ Tutors

These lovable dogs make great listeners for children who are learning to read or just want an adorable audience to practice in front of.

Registration, for 20 minute time slots, begins on Monday, Jan.4th.
Where: White Lake Public Library
When: 6:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Who: Children that are learning to read.
How: Call 248-698-4942 to register.
Cost: free
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Thursday, May 17 - Toilet Training

Learn tips and tricks for this unforgettable time of every child's life.
Where: Highland Library
When: 6:30 PM
Who: For parents.
How: call 248-887-2218.
Cost: free
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Friday, May 18 - Merry Music Maker!

 Music comes alive as the Merry Music maker engages children in a playful and wonderful musical experience. The Merry Music Maker has created a delightful, interactive music program. There’s singing, dancing, and laughing as children catch the “music fever” from the Merry Music Maker’s contagious silliness. Registration Required - please register ALL people attending.
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: All
How: Register HERE.
Cost: *
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Friday, May 18 - Baby Playgroup

For babies birth to 24 months
and their caregivers.
Enjoy a morning of play at
the Library with music, songs,
finger plays, books and toys.
Where: White Lake Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: For babies birth to 24 months
How: Call 248-698-4942 to register
Cost: *
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Saturday, May 19 - Let's Go Fly a Kite!

Okay, so you won’t really be flying your kites, but you’ll learn about kites and kite safety and then decorate your own kites. Kite kits will be provided by the Lyon Township Kite Festival. Parents are asked to accompany any children that may require assistance.
Where: Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr.
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 5- 12
How: Register at 248-684-0845
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 19 - Family Storytime -Commerce

 Bring the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes and fun! All ages welcome; no registration required.
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: All
How: *
Cost: *
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Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, May 20 - Heron Days

Native tree and shrub sale; live insect exhibits; book sale; heron rookery viewing; Rosco the Clown and magic shows.
Where: Kensington Metropark
Nature Center
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: All
How: *
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 19 - Storytelling, Song Festival

Second annual event with stories and music from North Oakland County Storytellers. Special music guests Doug Sciberras, Tim Twiss & Robert Jones. Family concert during afternoon.
Where: Historic Fisk Farm
White Lake
When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (7:00-9:00pm)
Who: All
How: www.northoaklandcountystorytellers.org
Cost: $5/person, $10/family

Adult concert in the evening $10 eash
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Tuesday, May 22 - All Ages Storytime

Stories, songs and rhymes for all ages! No Registration Required
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: all
How: *
Cost: *
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Wednesday, May 23 - Laugh & Learn

Music, Play, Chapel and project
Where: Highland Christian Preschool Center 1211 W. Livingston Rd. Highland
When: 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Who: 2's & 3's with caregiver
How: Call 248-887-4523 to register
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, May 23 - Tot Time

Moms and Tots -- come to the Library for some toddler playtime and Mom Conversation Time! We'll have age-appropriate toys for the toddlers so Moms can have a chance to socialize.
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: For children from birth through 24 months.
How: No registration required
Cost: *
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Teen Scene:

May 19th through May 21st

Saturday, May 19 - WARHAMMER 40,000

Got a hobby tabletop army? These open gaming nights are yours to do with what you will! Meet other folks who'd like to play-we've got tables aplenty. Or paint/assemble your army, or help add to our growing terrian collection!
Where: Highland Township Library 444 Beach Farm Circle
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Teens and adults
How: Drop in!
Cost: free
For more info: We focus on Warhammer 40k, but feel free to bring your Warhammer Fantasy or Lord of the Rings army. Or any other tabletop wargame army!
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Saturday, May 19 - Teen Steampunk Tea Party

Teens - get on your finest Steampunk gear and come for a Proper Tea at the library.
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: teens
How: register HERE
Cost: *
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Monday, May 21 - Pokemon League

Dust off those Pokémon cards in the back of your closet! Come to any of five Pokémon gatherings where you can learn to battle with your cards, and maybe win some free promotional cards! This won't be cutthroat - you'll still go home with the cards you came with, unless of course you want to trade!
Where: Highland Township Library 444 Beach Farm Circle Highland, 48357
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: teens
How: Contact library for more info. at 248-887-2218
Cost: *
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Monday, May 21 - Pokemon League

Dust off those Pokémon cards in the back of your closet! Come to any of five Pokémon gatherings where you can learn to battle with your cards, and maybe win some free promotional cards! This won't be cutthroat - you'll still go home with the cards you came with, unless of course you want to trade!
Where: Highland Township Library 444 Beach Farm Circle Highland, 48357
When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: teens
How: Contact library for more info. at 248-887-2218
Cost: *
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Plan Ahead:

May 24th through May 30th

Thursday, May 24 - 100 Languages Playgroup

The 100 Languages Playgroup is an introduction to our school and the Reggio Emilia philosophy on which our curriculum is based. There will be fun and interactive activities for young children along with stories, music and movement, songs, and open-ended art experiences.
Where: Building Blocks Pre-school 340 Harvey Lake Rd. Highland 48356
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Infant through Preschool Age Children
How: Call 248-889-2727 to register
Cost: Click here for cost information.
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Thursday, May 24 - Milford Farmers Market

The Milford Farmers Market offers produce, plants, breads, and many more locally make items.
Where: East Liberty Street between S. Main St. & Union St
When: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: *
Cost: Free
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Thursday, May 24 - Teen Movei-PG-13

Spend the afternoon enjoying the antics of a classic high school student as he takes a day off from school. Soda and candy will be provided. Bring something comfortable to sit on. Please note: Our contract with our movie licensing vendor does not allow us to post movie titles online. Please call us for more details about the movie.
Where: Milford Public Library
When: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Who: 13 Years and 19 Years old
How: Click here to register.
Cost: *
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Thursday, May 24 - Evening Storytime - Hop Hop Hooray!

Enjoy stories and activities about frogs and rabbits. Wear your pajamas and enjoy a snack after the program.
Where: Milford Library
When: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Who: 2 Years and 5.5 Years old.
How: Register HERE.
Cost: *
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Friday, May 25 - Karen Czarnik - Story Rhythms

 Join us for our final Musical Friday in May as we welcome Karen Czarnik and her fun collection of stories and songs that help audiences play a part in the program. Registration Required - please register ALL people attending.
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 PM
Who: All
How: Register HERE.
Cost: *
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Saturday, May 26 - White Lake Farmers Market

Locally-grown produce and flowers, garden and yard items, crafts and more at the White Lake Farmers maket. 

Where: 1500 Bogie Lk. Rd White Lake, 48383
When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: *
Cost: *
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Saturday, May 26 - Beasts on the Beach

Snakes and turtles are among the most fasinating of all animals. There's a lot of misinformation about them. We'll sort out what is true and what isn't during this ongoing program.
Where: Kensington Metropark Martindale Beach
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: *
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 26 - Make ‘n’ Take Bird Stamps

Learn how to make your own bird stamps!
You can use them with acrylic fabric paints
or stamp pads. Decorate a card for a loved
one, use them on a t-shirt, or design a
science project for school. Participants
will make several common bird stamps to
take home. Program is about 2 hours.
Where: Indian Spring Metropark
Nature Center
When: 1:00 PM
Who: 7 yrs and up
How: Call (248) 625-7280 to register
Cost: $5.00 per person
making a stamp set
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Monday, May 28 - Beasts on the Beach

Snakes and turtles are among the most fasinating of all animals. There's a lot of misinformation about them. We'll sort out what is true and what isn't during this ongoing program.
Where: Kensington Metropark Martindale Beach
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: all ages
How: *
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, May 29 - All Ages Storytime

Stories, songs and rhymes for all ages! No Registration Required
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: all
How: *
Cost: *
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Wednesday, May 30 - Tot Time

Moms and Tots -- come to the Library for some toddler playtime and Mom Conversation Time! We'll have age-appropriate toys for the toddlers so Moms can have a chance to socialize.
Where: Commerce Township Community Library
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: For children from birth through 24 months.
How: No registration required
Cost: *
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