Summer is just around the corner. And that means now is the time to start planning summer activities for children. Camp Cranbrook, the new one-stop camp and summer program reference page, can help parents find the perfect summer activity for all the kids in the family, from kindergartners to high school seniors. Registration is now open for Cranbrook Institute of Science Explorer Camps, Cranbrook Schools Summer Day Camps and Cranbrook Summer Art Institute, with each program specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of age groups, interests and talents.

At Cranbrook, children can spend a week unlocking the secrets of the stars, learn jazz improvisation from a professional musician, develop a variety of athletic skills, discover the magic of physics, design their own graphic novel, take to the stage as a fledgling actor, put brush to canvas and much, much more. A variety of one-, two- and three-week programs are available. Camps fill up fast, so make sure to register early by clicking here.

Cranbrook Institute of Science Explorer Camps

Ages 4-13
Summer Explorer Camps at Cranbrook Institute of Science bring the natural world to life for campers of all ages. Activities at the Institute and across Cranbrook's 319-acre outdoor "laboratory" offer a memorable summer learning experience focusing on subjects such as astronomy, ecology, physics and crime scene investigation. New this year is a MEAP Concepts Camp designed to focus on areas related to standardized testing. For more information, call 248-645-3210 or click here.

Cranbrook Schools Day Camps

Ages 5-19
For 77 summers, Cranbrook Schools has offered recreational day camps for children. Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities such as swimming, crafts, drama and sciences, with each individual camp gearing its program toward activities that develop skills appropriate to age level and accommodate campers' individual interests.

We also offer specialized summer programs including:

Ø      Summer Theatre School

Ø      Summer Jazz Ensemble

Ø      Summer Art Studio Day Camp

Ø      Young Authors Day Camp

Ø      Sports Camps

Ø      Summer Swim Camp

For more information, call 248-645-3678 or click here.

Cranbrook Summer Art Institute

Ages 13-18
Now in its sixth year, Cranbrook Summer Art Institute is one of the most respected summer programs for young people serious about art. A broad selection of courses taught by Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate students offers the perfect opportunity to explore the creative arts for high school students and simulates the college experience by utilizing the resources available at the Academy, one of the top five graduate art schools in the country. Courses include ceramics, photography, painting, printmaking and interior design. A boarding component is also available. For more information, click here.