PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Ann Arbor, Michigan


Preschoolers moving up to Young 5 & Kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year
should register for the Young 5 & Kindergarten Summer Camp classes.

Schedule

Camp drop off: 8:45am to 9am

Half-day camps: 9am to noon - Full-day camps: 9am to 4pm

Camp pick up: 4pm to 4:15pm

  • Preschool: Week 1

    June 9-13
    Mini Amigos
    Sonia Scherer & Bethany Simons
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Come embark on an exciting adventure and explore the beauty of Spanish culture through crafts, music, dance, and more!  Our “Little Friends” will immerse themselves in the colorful world of Spanish-speaking countries and engage in hands-on arts and crafts, all while learning about the traditions and celebrations of the Spanish culture and appreciation. Be inspired through play, stories, and hands-on experiences sparking curiosity & excitement!

  • Preschool: Week 2*

    June 16-20 4-day week*
    Squishy Sculptors
    Kavita Gupta & Sonia Scherer
    Half Day $210-Full Day $290

    Join us for some squishy, sculpted fun! — where our creative, young artists can explore the wonderful world of sculpting with play dough, sand, and more!  Imaginations will run wild as children use their hands to mold, shape, and create amazing masterpieces. From squishy play dough animals and colorful clay shapes to textured sculptures, each day is an exciting new opportunity to build and design.  Our “Squishy Sculptors” will develop their fine motor skills, discover the joy of creation, and explore through tactile play.

    *No camp Thursday, June 19th - Juneteenth holiday

  • Preschool: Week 3

    June 23-27
    Little “Brick” Architects
    Kavita Gupta & Annika Gulani
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Unleash your creativity and imagination, brick by brick!  Dive into a world of hands-on activities where students can create their own structures, vehicles, and imaginative worlds using colorful LEGO bricks. Each day will be packed with building challenges, collaborative projects, and open-ended play, all designed to inspire creativity and develop problem-solving skills.  Preschoolers will have the freedom to explore their ideas in a supportive environment that encourages teamwork, as little builders work together on group projects and learn to share ideas and materials.

  • Preschool: Week 4

    July 7-11
    The Green Thumbers Club
    Annika Gulani
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Welcome to The Green Thumbers Club, where little hands get dirty and imaginations grow wild! Whether we're planting our own mini garden or creating fun flower crafts, each day will be filled with fresh air, exploration, and a lot of growth.  It’s the perfect place for young gardeners to cultivate a love for nature and the outdoors, while getting their hands a little messy and filling their hearts with joy.

  • Preschool: Week 5

    July 14-18
    DinoROAR
    Laura Tallman & Mary Howden
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Calling all paleontologists! Come dig up some dinosaur facts in this investigative week of dinosaur discovery! What was the earth like over 150 million years ago? What are fossils and how did scientists learn about these enormous creatures that roamed the earth? Come join the journey into this Jurassic wonderland!

  • Preschool: Week 6

    July 21-25
    Polar Power
    Laura Tallman & Mary Howden
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Hibernate in a bear den with a good book, measure how BIG a polar bear really is, watch and compare our favorite tuxedo-wearing friends, and enjoy some hot chocolate with some “stuffy” winter friends. It’ll be fun to cool off and share a “snowball” fight as we spend this week celebrating winter in July.

  • Preschool: Week 7

    July 28-August 1
    Musical Explorers
    Sarah Poulin & Annika Gulani
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Designed to spark a love for music, rhythm, and sound through hands-on activities and creative play, Musical Explorers is sure to have you tapping your toes, singing new tunes, creating musical instruments and dancing to the beat!  Develop your love for music and embark on a musical adventure that will leave you humming all summer long!

  • Preschool: Week 8

    August 4-8
    Tropical Paradise
    Annika Gulani & Elsie Weil
    Half Day $260-Full Day $360

    Feel the sunlight on your skin, discover the taste of tropical fruit, and uncover the warmth of the sand squishing between your toes. We’ll have fun constructing colorful tropical fish, building sand castles, and creating lasting memories with friends. Wear your swimsuit to camp on Friday for a tropical adventure dancing through the sprinkler to the sounds of the region!


Refund Policy

There will be no refunds after May 1, 2025; instead, a credit will be given towards another 2025 camp if space is available.
To cancel a summer camp by May 1st, please email Michele McGrath at michelem@daycroft.org
Please include the week you would like to cancel and the name of the camp and camper.
Refunds will be given for camp registration fees only - credit card fees & notated material fees are non-refundable.

Questions about summer camp? 

Please call Michele McGrath, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 734.662.3335 or email michelem@daycroft.org