It’s that time of year…time to start planning your 2012 summer. Come join the fun and excitement at Stars & Stripes Summer Camps. We have over 30 amazing camps to choose from! There is one just around the corner for you. Register for a single day or attend an entire week. Register from 8:30-12pm or 1-4:30pm or register to come 8:30-4:30pm! Just bring a lunch to eat with a member of our staff. FREE breakfast provided for our morning campers & a FREE snack for our afternoon campers. Come to a fabulous facility where the most amazing things are possible.

Want to see exactly what camps you can match up for an all day experience? Take a look at our camp calendars to see how easy it is to match up camps so your children can come all day long!

 
     
Camp Offerings by Week
 
               
 

The wheels keep on turning at Stars & Stripes as we roll around on our bikes, scooters and big wheels. This popular camp will help your child gain speed and control as they challenge themselves by navigating obstacle courses, doing a little free styling, and playing games. Races and relays provide the opportunity for your child to ride like a champion. Participants are required to bring their own equipment, including wheels and protective gear. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. In case of inclement weather, alternative activities will be coordinated at Stars & Stripes. Cost: $29 single day or $99 per week. Check out our All About Wheels Camp Spotlight for more information.

July 30- Aug. 3   8:30-12:00pm

Have your American girl bring her favorite doll to camp and play "America Girl" all week long. Filled with bonding activities, campers will work with their friends and decorate purses, and put on a fashion show, for both themselves and their dolls. In addition to crafts, there will be plenty of play time for your girl and their doll and we will picnic outside as we listen to some fabulous stories. Some of the America Girl dolls we will be meeting are Julie, Rebecca, Kanani and Ivy. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

June 25-29           1:00-4:30pm
July 2-6                 8:30-12:00pm
July 30- Aug. 3    1:00-4:30pm
Aug.13-17             1:00-4:30pm

Let your child’s artistic imagination soar! We have designed this camp to not only create fine art, but to be an educational experience as well. Our itinerary is sure to please even our quietest artists. We will use sand art, make sand jewelry, design picture frames, do tie-dye, paint sun catchers, and use many other forms of art media. The campers will be designing and creating different projects every day, so come all five of the days and let them show off their artistic side. Bring a bathing suit & towel for water activities on Friday. We try very hard to stay as clean as possible, but each day we will be working with a variety of materials that could stain our clothes. We ask that you please wear clothes that are allowed to get messy. Cost: $29 single day or $129 per week. Check out our Arts & Crafts Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 18-22           8:30-12:00pm
July 9-13               1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 20-24            1:00-4:30pm (4-6 yrs.)

Build a beautiful Barbie Townhouse and have tons of playtime fun with all of your friends at Barbie Camp. Campers will bring their own dolls, and we will supply the rest. From clothes to shoes, cars to planes, our Barbies are going to play in style. We will have a fashion show, fly to a tropical destination on our very own Barbie jet, and swim in our very own Barbie pool. Our Barbies will explore, discover and dazzle. Campers will get dolled up with updos and have mini manicures and pedicures. We will create wonderful crafts that will include, but are not limited to; designing new Barbie clothes, Barbie jewelry for camper and doll, and much more. At Barbie Camp every child is a star!! Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Don't delay, join us for a dazzling good time today. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

June 11-15           8:30-12:00pm
June 25-29           8:30-12:00pm
July 23-27             1:00-4:30pm
Aug.20-24             8:30-12:00pm

Rope in your horses and join us for the second year of Boy's Wild Stallions Camp! What a great way to let your son burn off some of that extra energy in a safe environment with tons of fun-time adventure. This camp is great for strength and flexibility development. The Boy's Wild Stallions Camp offers exposure to high bars, parallel bars, vault, floor, mushroom, trampoline and much, much more. Campers will work skills and develop skill appropriate routines. Gymnastics related games and fun filled activities to stimulate personal growth will be included in this camp. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week.

July 16-20           8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 13-17          8:30-12:00pm

Children will use bars, beams, springboards and spring floors, just like the older gymnasts, only here the equipment is scaled down to their size. Specialty equipment like crayon beams, silly beams, preschool bars, preschool rings, along with many theme related props are designed to enhance the theme of each camp day. Bunnies Camp focuses on social development, as well as cognitive and gross motor skills development. Our experienced, safety certified staff play creative, educational games and provide a fun stimulating environment. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week.

July 2-6             8:30-12:00pm
July 9-13           8:30-12:00pm
July 16-20         1:00-4:30pm
July 23-27         8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 6-10          8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 13-17        8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 20-24        8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 27-31        8:30-12:00pm

One of the fastest growing sports in Oakland County and at Stars & Stripes is cheerleading! Whether your child is already on a team, wants to prepare for community youth cheer, or is just interested in finding out what cheerleading is all about - experience Cheerleading Camp. Our cheerleaders will learn to perform cheer dances, chants, cheers, motion techniques, jumps and stunts. Music will be included and an end of the week choreography piece will be performed for parents. A cheer craft will be included every day at Cheerleading Camp. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Thursday. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week. Check out our Cheerleading Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 18-22        8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 6-10           8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 13-17         8:30-12:00pm

"Let's Go Team!!" Does your little girl watch her older sister perform cheerleading routines? Does she dream of tumbling with a cheer team one day? With pom-pons and megaphones, our small friends will learn to perform chants, arm motions and basic cheer moves. Trampoline and pit time will enhance their learning experience. Coaches will teach a short cheer routine that will be demonstrated for parents on Friday. A cheer craft will be included every day. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Thursday. What a fun opportunity for your little girl to experience the fun and excitement that comes from being a cheerleader at summer camp. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week. Check out our Cheerleading Camp Spotlight for more information.

July 16-20            8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 13-17           1:00-4:30pm

A pinch of this and a lot of that! Does your child like to spend time in the kitchen with you, helping you cook? If so, this camp is perfect for them. They will spend the week learning how to make easy, no bake meals with a hands-on opportunity to cook. Their creations will taste so good, it will satisfy everyone’s appetite. Foods include main dishes, appetizers and everyone’s favorite - desserts. All ingredients are provided and favorite recipes will be shared. All cooking campers will leave with their own cookbook at the end of camp on Friday, complete with their favorite recipes - a great gift for you or anyone. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week. Check out our Cooking Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 18-22           1:00-4:30pm
July 2-6                 1:00-4:30pm
July 16-20             1:00-4:30pm

July 30- Aug. 3    1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 27-31            1:00-4:30pm

Is your child a young engineer? Do they enjoy spending hours building with different types of blocks and connection pieces? If so, then sign them up today for Cool Connections Camp. Campers will use their creative imagination and build skyscrapers, vehicles, and other gadgets, using different building and connection supplies. Each day campers will be challenged with new industrial design opportunities. They will also get the opportunity to present their creations with the entire camp. What a fun way to use your imagination and creativity! Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $119 per week. Check out our Cool Connections Lego Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 18-22           1:00-4:30pm
June 25-29           8:30-12:00pm
July 23-27             1:00-4:30pm

Aug. 13-17            1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 27-31            1:00-4:30pm

Go on a Jurassic Park adventure! Going back to prehistoric times, campers will learn amazing facts about all types of different dinosaurs. Campers will learn and discover about five well-known dinosaurs, go on excavations, use actual fieldwork tools and techniques, and get an insiders look at the world of paleontology. They will explore the prehistoric climate, land conditions, fossils, food source, and living conditions of these astonishing creatures. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

June 25-29          1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 13-17           8:30-12:00pm

Stars & Stripes offers a super “fun-tastic” gymnastics camp for the gymnast in everyone. Our staff will introduce new tricks, new fun and excitement—the excitement of feeling strong! The Stars & Stripes Coaching Staff are safety certified and full of enthusiasm. They will help your child become a champion as they jump on the trampoline, twirl on the balance beam, tumble on the spring floor & swing on the bars. They will also learn and perform routines, just like the Olympians. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week.

June 11-15       8:30-12:00pm
July 2-6             1:00-4:30pm
July 9-13           8:30-12:00pm
July 23-27         8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 6-10          1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 20-24        8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 27-31        8:30-12:00pm

Imagination Station Camp is all about role playing and using our imaginations. We will use our imaginations to pretend to be the characters we admire and love. Each day will be a new theme to help spark the campers’ imagination. With an educational focus on drama and acting, this camp provides children the ability to use their imagination, be creative, be dramatic and explore the personalities and worlds of different characters. Children will have the opportunity to draw scenery, create accessories and make their own characters. This camp is great for developing social skills and building creativity! Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $99 per week. Check out our Imagination Station Camp Spotlight for more information.

July 23-27             1:00-4:30pm

Becoming the newest craze in cardio sports, Jammin’ Jump Rope camp keeps your child moving and active for the entire afternoon. Crisscross, backwards, traveling, partner jumping: there are so many different styles of jump roping, all taught and practiced at camp. Double Dutch will be taught and practiced everyday. For down time, the campers will have fun playing games and bonding as a group. Jammin’ Jump Rope Camp is designed to be great for the active, high-energy child. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $99 per week. Check out our Jammin' Jump Rope Camp Spotlight for more information.

July 30- Aug. 3    8:30-12:00pm

A camp geared to “wear your child out!” Is your child running around your house, up and down, and all around? Let them come run with us at Just Being a Little Kid Camp. This camp is great for the kids who just want to play. Campers use all the equipment, mats and accessories available at Stars & Stripes to have a great time. We have a jammed packed itinerary that is sure to tucker out the most enthusiastic child. Our itinerary of fun will include inflatable bouncers, forts, arts & crafts, cooking and of course outside activities like sidewalk chalk, hiking, and water adventures. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

June 11-15           1:00-4:30pm
June 18-22           1:00-4:30pm
June 25-29           8:30-12:00pm
July 9-13               1:00-4:30pm

July 30- Aug. 3    8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 20-24            1:00-4:30pm

Do you want your child to run, laugh, play and just have fun? If you answered yes, then this is the camp for your child. This high energy camp is geared to wear your child out. Coaches will make use of all the equipment, mats and accessories available at Stars & Stripes to make sure that each camper has a blast. Our jam packed itinerary is sure to tucker out the most enthusiastic child. Our itinerary will include inflatable bouncers, forts, dodge ball, jump rope, hula hoops and of course outside activities like sidewalk chalk, hiking, sports games and water adventures. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

June 11-15           1:00-4:30pm
June 18-22           1:00-4:30pm
June 25-29           8:30-12:00pm
July 9-13               1:00-4:30pm

July 30- Aug. 3    8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 20-24            1:00-4:30pm

 

Karate Camp is for students from beginning to advanced levels of martial arts. Areas of karate that will be covered include Kata, Weapons, Sparring, Karate Basics, and Martial Arts Games. The objective of this camp is to assist beginner level students in understanding and developing new Karate skills, while also challenging the more advanced student by building upon their basic skills to a more advanced level. The camp will be high energy, fast paced and of course... fun! Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $135 per week.

June 18-22   8:30-12:00pm
July 9-13       8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 6-10      8:30-12:00pm

At Magical Witches and Wizards Camp your child will receive their acceptance letter into the Stars & Stripes School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Campers will make their own wands and broomsticks for casting spells and flying through the night sky. We will also explore Herbology, potions and caring for magical creatures. To end our week we will play a friendly game of magical Kwidditch. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week. Check out our Magical Witches & Wizards Camp Spotlight for more information.

July 16-20       1:00-4:30pm

Nascar! Varooooom! Here come the cars of NASCAR racing down the track! They are coming your way so be filled with excitement! Think you know everything about NASCAR? Start your engine, burn some rubber and head on over to Stars & Stripes for our thrilling NASCAR Camp. Your kids will certainly get into the NASCAR racing scene and have a raring fun time as they jump into the Power Wheels and zoom around the track. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $129 per week. Check out our NASCAR Camp Spotlight for more information.

Aug. 20-24        8:30-12:00pm

Discover the beauty, fun and educational value of nature here on Stars & Stripes' 10 acres. Camp is filled with learning opportunities, as your child searches for wildlife, including mammals, insects, amphibians, birds and fish. Explore the GREAT outdoors & the wonders of nature, while enjoying tons of hands on experience. We will have some exciting guest presenters and each day the camp will highlight one classification of animals with a story & craft. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week. Check out our Nature's Discovery Camp Spotlight for more information.

July 23-27          8:30-12:00pm

Nerf Gun: CHECK….Ammunition: CHECK….Plan of attack: CHECK
All that is missing is you, nerf warrior! Your child’s excitement will not be contained during our nerf war extravaganza: featuring tactical training, team building games, target practice and adventures through our geometric maze. We will provide some nerf guns for use and ammunition, but to enhance the fun please bring your favorite nerf gun to camp. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

July 9-13               1:00-4:30pm
July 30- Aug. 3    1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 27-31            1:00-4:30pm

Who doesn’t love to go to parties? Each day is a different celebration! Come and rock on out at your Unbirthday, Halloween Spook-tacular, Pajama Jam (wear on Wed.), Valentine Celebration and Tropical Luau bash with games, prizes and crafts. It’s party time for every camper! And of course, it wouldn’t be a Stars & Stripes party without the use of our bouncer castle and inflatable water park. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

June 11-15           1:00-4:30pm
Aug. 27-31            1:00-4:30pm

Arrr-matey! It’s out to sea we go! Attention all scalliwags and explorers: Is your child interested in sailing the seven seas, swinging on a rope, dropping into the sea, and building their own pirate ship? What about using a compass and solving the clues to find the map which leads to the buried treasure? These are just a few of the adventures every sailor will experience, after they sign their name to the list of crewmen and follow the Pirates Code. Conquer the seven seas and find the “X” which marks the spot of the Stars & Stripes treasure. Our little pirates will make their own map and solve daily clues to narrow down their search and find the chest of gold. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. The pirates will have great fun! Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week. Check out our Pirate Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 25-29        1:00-4:30pm
July 16-20          8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 20-24         1:00-4:30pm

Get those engines running and head on over to Stars & Stripes for a high octane day of thrills and excitement. Join our Power Wheel Campers as they spend the week learning about cars: how to drive them, how to care for them and basic driver safety rules. Using battery operated Mattel Power Wheels, campers will have their very own car to use during camp and will learn basic racing & road safety rules. What an educational way to teach your child the dynamics of a car! All campers will design their own license plate and week long campers will receive their very own drivers license. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $35 single day or $155 per week. Check out our Power Wheels Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 11-15        8:30-12:00pm
July 2-6              8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 6-10           8:30-12:00pm
Aug.27-31          8:30-12:00pm

Has your daughter ever wondered about what it would be like to be a princess for a day? Well here at Stars & Stripes Kids Activity Center she can be a princess for a day or for an entire week. Here your princess will be a princess in the land of make believe. Campers will enjoy time listening to princess stories, making princess crafts, eating princess snacks and learning how to be as polite as a princess and so much more. Dreams and imaginations are truly magical. At Pretty Princess Camp we are going to bring out the very best in your little princess. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week. Check out our Pretty Princess Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 25-29        1:00-4:30pm
July 16-20          8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 20-24         1:00-4:30pm

Campers will have a blast becoming characters and role playing scenes from the hit children’s comic, detective series “Scooby Doo.” Imagining the personalities of Scooby and the Gang while solving many classic story line mysteries are just a few of the challenges that await. Campers will launch their crime-busting, spook-chasing talents using their detective clue books to solve the daily mystery. Our Scooby campers are guaranteed to have a new adventure everyday, along with crime fighting & mystery solving crafts. Story and movie time will be provided, along with plenty of "Scooby Snacks". Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $119 per week.

July 9-13           8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 6-10          1:00-4:30pm

If your child likes to run and play-then let’s get back to basics-everyone’s favorite, classic toy-THE BALL. Working with each child’s own athletic coordination and gross motor skill development, our staff will introduce the campers to the dynamics of team and group sports. Focus will be on learning to work together for the success of the whole team. Some of the games featured will include basketball, dodge ball, soccer, T-ball, baseball and flag football. Campers will pick team names, make sport buttons and team banners. Camp is guaranteed to increase the cardio exercise for each player. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $99 per week. Check out our Sports CampSpotlight for more information.

Aug. 6-10          8:30-12:00pm

“To the Bat Mobile Robin and away!" Bring your camper to join the adventures with the Camp Kids staff, as they use their imagination to solve a new caper each day. Who took the chalk bucket? Who let all the air out of the bouncer? These are just a few of the crimes the campers will investigate as they piece together clues to find the villain. Imagination is a must, as role playing and thrilling adventure encompasses the camper’s experience. Super Heroes Camp is guaranteed to spark their ingenuity and provide exciting escapades! ! Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $109 per week.

July 2-6                 1:00-4:30pm
July 23-27             1:00-4:30pm

A doctor, a cook, a firefighter, the possibilities are endless! Our campers will be exploring different careers by meeting a few local people who have chosen their careers. Meet the firefighter who puts out the fires in your neighborhood and the dentist who works down the street. These are just a few examples of everyday people working the careers they love! What a great opportunity to let your child explore their dreams while learning and having fun. Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $99 per week. Check out our When I Grow Up Camp Spotlight for more information.

Aug. 6-10          1:00-4:30pm

Grab the marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers, for campers will be making s'mores at the campfire. Campers will learn how to set-up a tent, build a fire, identify important supplies for camping, and have a real camp out. Where should we place our tent? What are the best foods to cook on the campfire? There will be loads of camp crafts perfect for the great outdoors. Come rain or shine we will have a plethora of projects for our campers. What a great way to explore the great outdoors! Bring a bathing suit and towel for water activities on Friday. Cost: $29 single day or $119 per week. Check out our Wild Camping Adventures Camp Spotlight for more information.

June 18-22           8:30-12:00pm
Aug. 13-17            1:00-4:30pm

Does your child do cartwheels everywhere? Are they trying to flip off the couch? Are they interested in improving their tumbling skills for cheerleading? Then this camp is for your child. Tumblers (5 yrs. & older) are divided up by skill level to ensure that proper progression and skill training will best benefit each individual camper’s needs. Starting with forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels, athletes will progress to bridges, back bends, back walkovers, round-offs and much more. Our Tumbling Camps are guaranteed to keep your child challenged and progressing!

Is floor tumbling more of an interest to your child? Are they interested in improving their tumbling skills to try out for cheerleading? This camp provides a more flexible schedule-only three days and includes only floor skills. Tumblers are divided by skill and flexible levels to ensure training fits the needs of each student. Starting with forward rolls, handstands and cartwheels, athletes will progress to bridges, back bends and round-offs, and much more! Guaranteed to keep your child challenged and progressing. Cost: $59 per camp.

June 25-27          2:00-3:30pm
Aug. 6-8             9:00-10:30am

Back handsprings anyone? Maybe a few tucks along the way? Our Stars & Stripes 3 day tumbling camp will help teach the proper skills and drills for our intermediate and advanced campers. Children will be broken into groups based on their ability to ensure that proper skill progressions take place. We will begin with back handsprings and round-offs, then progress to round-off back handsprings, back tucks and front tumbling. These camps are guaranteed to keep your child challenges and progressing in a fun environment. Tumble camps always fill up, so don’t be left flipping by yourself - come flip with us! Prerequisites: cartwheel, round-off, handstand forward roll and back walkover. Cost: $59 per camp.

July 16-18           1:00-2:30pm
Aug. 6-8             11:00-12:30pm


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