Ann Arbor Public Schools
Community Education & Recreation
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES & CAMPS
REGISTRATION FOR 2025 SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES & SUMMER CAMPS IS NOW OPEN!
NEW PUPtastic Dance Camp
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 12:00P
6/16/25 - 6/18/25
Eberbach Cultural Arts Bldg (CAB)
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Hooray! Say "G'day" to your favorite canine characters in this camp full of dancing fun. We emBARK on exciting patrol missions, big BLUE adventures and get our puppy tails wagging with crafts, games, storytime, and more. In this camp, no pup is too small! Campers pack a water bottle and an allergy-free snack and experience the wonderful dance studio setting. Your little one will PAWSitively love it! Attending children need to be potty trained. Instructor: Lisa Dietz, Dance & Grow. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Pasitos Pequenos: Little Steps in Spanish
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 12:00P
6/16/25 - 6/20/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3.5 - 5.5 years. Introduce your preschooler to Spanish in this interactive and educational camp! Each day campers learn new vocabulary through games, songs, crafts and free-choice activities. In addition, enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as on 2 amazing playgrounds and in the motor room/gymnasium. Senora Marcela is a native speaker raising her two children in a bilingual household with a wealth of experience teaching her language to children. Handouts with words to the songs and vocabulary will be sent at the end of the camp week. Attending children need to be potty trained. Bring a NUT-FREE fruit/veggie snack and a water bottle. No camp on 6/19 (Juneteenth holiday). Instructor: Marcela De Santiago-Geddes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Enchanted Experiments
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
6/16/25 - 6/20/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Join the Nutty Scientists for a week-long camp filled with spell-binding projects including optical illusions, static electricity wands, color-changing chemistry and more. We will explore the magic of science from huge exciting ideas, to things that once seemed simple but we can find the magic of… through science! Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well 2 amazing playgrounds & the motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Rainbows, Butterflies & Unicorns, OH MY!
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
8:45A - 12:45P
6/23/25 - 6/27/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Let’s spend the week surrounded by all of our favorite things! Ms. Kelly weaves together themed books and creative projects like unicorn painting, color mixing and insect crafts. The week includes mornings full of center-based activities including art, stories, games, pretend play, sensory exploration and plenty of camp fun! Campers enjoy 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Kelly Williams. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Earth, Moon, and Beyond!
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
6/23/25 - 6/27/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Get ready for wacky fun that focuses on the “WOW-factor” while exploring all that is out of this world! Campers dive into the moon, stars, and planets and imagine what it would be like to live on those other planets. With hands-on experiments and scientific art projects, young learners take their first steps to becoming astronauts who explore space. An amazing and NUTTY week is designed to inspire excitement for learning and science. Campers enjoy playtime with peers as well as 2 amazing playgrounds & the motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
All Around Ann Arbor
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
6/23/25 - 6/27/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Preschoolers love recreating their real-life experiences through pretend play. The “All Around Ann Arbor” classroom transforms into “a tiny town” complete with a grocery store, fire station, vet clinic, gas station, post office, and more. Stories, crafts, songs, dress-up and lots of toy props ignite campers’ imaginations and provide a space for open-ended cooperative and creative play. Join Jasmin for a packed week of summer camp fun! Campers enjoy 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium as well. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Jasmin Brown. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Every Day is a Birthday Party Science
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
6/30/25 - 7/3/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Who doesn’t love a party? Have a blast with 4 days in a row of celebratory birthday party activities while discovering and creating fun party inventions from a scientific perspective. Balloons, party poppers, and other traditional party items are used during exciting labs and lessons. Didn’t catch the invite? Don’t worry, we’ll use science to make those too! We can’t wait to live it up this week in PARTY SCIENCE! Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Splash Into Stories!
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
6/30/25 - 7/3/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Dive into fun and imagination combining the magic of beloved-read aloud books with summer-time water activities. Children explore enchanting stories, make creations inspired by the tales and cool off with splash-worthy water play, including sprinklers, water balloons and sensory tables. Enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as on 2 amazing playgrounds and in the motor room/gymnasium. Soak up summer with Ms. Jasmin in the ultimate camp adventure for little bookworms and water lovers alike. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Jasmin Brown. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Pasitos Pequenos: Little Steps in Spanish
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 12:00P
6/30/25 - 7/3/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3.5 - 5.5 years. Introduce your preschooler to Spanish in this interactive and educational camp! Each day campers learn new vocabulary through games, songs, crafts and free-choice activities. In addition, enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as on 2 amazing playgrounds and in the motor room/gymnasium. Senora Marcela is a native speaker raising her two children in a bilingual household with a wealth of experience teaching her language to children. Handouts with words to the songs and vocabulary will be sent at the end of the camp week. Attending children need to be potty trained. Bring a NUT-FREE fruit/veggie snack and a water bottle. No camp on 7/4. Instructor: Marcela De Santiago-Geddes. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Every Day is a Party!
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
8:45A - 12:45P
7/7/25 - 7/11/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Get ready for a week full of fun, laughter and celebration! Each day feels like a special occasion during this birthday-themed camp packed with party games, colorful decorations, crafts, music, dancing and sweet surprises. Join the party - where every morning feels like the best day ever! Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers, 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Kelly Williams. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Wildlife Wonders
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
7/7/25 - 7/11/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Welcome to Wildlife Wonders! Young students embark on a thrilling journey to discover the wonders of the natural world through the lens of science, literature, and art! Our camp is specially designed for campers who love animals and adventure. Learn all about the living creatures on our planet and their natural habitats including a special guest with LIVE RESCUE ANIMALS from a local nature center. Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as 2 amazing playgrounds & motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Balance & Pedals: First Bike Adventure
Adult & Child Camp
AM Camp
10:00A - 11:00A
7/7/25 - 7/11/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. Develop your child’s love for biking by coming together to create a bicycle group of peers. The skills for learning to ride a bike are complex, and this outdoor camp offers you a week to practice while building strength and confidence. We work on balancing, riding in a straight line, steering and braking safely. Each day includes group activities with the parachute, partner games, obstacle courses and even a bike wash station on the last day! Parent support is encouraged but the motivation gained when riding alongside peers can be all your child needs to gain a little independence on their wheels. Children bring their own riding vehicles (tricycles, balance bikes, training wheels and even two wheels may be used), helmets and water bottles. Please contact us if you do not have a vehicle to bring. Makeup for inclement weather is the same day in the afternoon 3-4PM. Instructor: Andrea Nance. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
NEW Manatees & Merfolk Dance Camp
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day PM Camp
1:00P - 4:00P
7/7/25 - 7/11/25
Eberbach Cultural Arts Bldg (CAB)
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Journey into the deep blue sea with us during this camp full of imagination combined with movement! Search for tropical islands, leaping dolphins, sea turtles and maybe even a mermaid or merman! Swim alongside favorite characters through dance, crafts, storytime, engaging games and more. Campers pack a water bottle and an allergy-free snack and experience the wonderful dance studio setting. Come make a splash with Dance & Grow! Attending children need to be potty trained. Instructor: Lisa Dietz, Dance & Grow. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Halloween in July
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
8:45A - 12:45P
7/14/25 - 7/18/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Who says Halloween is just for October? Dive into a world of everyone’s favorite fall holiday - the perfect blend of summer fun and Halloween magic. Activities include costume parades, pumpkin-inspired crafts, not-so-spooky storytime and fun-filled games. Every day is a treat (no tricks!). Campers are encouraged to dress-up with clothes from home and/or take advantage of dress up available at camp. Enjoy plenty of playtime with peers and 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium as well. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Kelly Williams. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW TinkerTool Lab
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
7/14/25 - 7/18/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Spend the week with the Nutty Scientists in a STEAM camp with an extra emphasis on ENGINEERING! Junior engineers discuss and build many inventions and contraptions while taking a close look at construction and tools! Learn about simple machines, strong shapes and some forces of physics. It is never too early to spark your child's curiosity and interest in science. Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as 2 amazing playgrounds and motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Balance & Pedals: First Bike Adventure
Adult & Child Camp
AM Camp
10:00A - 11:00A
7/14/25 - 7/18/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 2.5 - 5 years with an Adult. Develop your child’s love for biking by coming together to create a bicycle group of peers. The skills for learning to ride a bike are complex, and this outdoor camp offers you a week to practice while building strength and confidence. We work on balancing, riding in a straight line, steering and braking safely. Each day includes group activities with the parachute, partner games, obstacle courses and even a bike wash station on the last day! Parent support is encouraged but the motivation gained when riding alongside peers can be all your child needs to gain a little independence on their wheels. Children bring their own riding vehicles (tricycles, balance bikes, training wheels and even two wheels may be used), helmets and water bottles. Please contact us if you do not have a vehicle to bring. Makeup for inclement weather is the same day in the afternoon 3-4PM. Instructor: Andrea Nance. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Up, Up & Away! - Superheroes on the Go
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
8:45A - 12:45P
7/21/25 - 7/25/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Stand for truth and save the world during summer superhero camp. Watch the transformation as each camper becomes a unique superhero of their own creation detailed in their very own book brought home at the end of the week. Capes, masks, superpowers and detailed action stories are all part of the fun while playing together. The week includes mornings full of center-based activities including art, stories, games, pretend play, sensory exploration and plenty of camp fun! Two amazing playgrounds and indoor motor room/gymnasium as well. Please send a NUT-FREE fruit/veggie snack and lunch with a filled water bottle to drink. Attending children need to be potty trained. Instructor: Kelly Williams. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Kitchen Chemists
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
7/21/25 - 7/25/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Does your little one love helping out in the kitchen - pouring, stirring, mixing, and observing? This camp combines fun experiments with everyday kitchen items while learning about different foods and nutrition to help us grow. What crazy reactions occur when we mix things or what happens to marshmallows...in a vacuum?! Join the Nutty Scientists for some nutty kitchen FUN! The majority of activities are inedible; however, we will pay attention to all food allergies. Campers enjoy plenty of playtime and 2 amazing playgrounds and motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Little Rainforest Rangers
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
8:45A - 12:45P
7/28/25 - 8/1/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5 years. Calling all jungle adventurers! Roar through the rainforest and explore the magical world under the canopy. From learning about colorful toucans and leaping frogs to crafting snakes and rainsticks, every activity brings the rainforest to life. Camp includes music inspired by jungle sounds, sensory play with mud and water plus daily storytime featuring exotic animal tales. Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers, 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium as well. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Kelly Williams. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW PUPtastic Dance Camp
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 12:00P
7/28/25 - 8/1/25
Eberbach Cultural Arts Bldg (CAB)
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Hooray! Say "G'day" to your favorite canine characters in this camp full of dancing fun. We emBARK on exciting patrol missions, big BLUE adventures and get our puppy tails wagging with crafts, games, storytime, and more. In this camp, no pup is too small! Campers pack a water bottle and an allergy-free snack and experience the wonderful dance studio setting. Your little one will PAWSitively love it! Attending children need to be potty trained. Instructor: Lisa Dietz, Dance & Grow. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Paintbrushes & Petri Dishes: Science of Art
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
7/28/25 - 8/1/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. The Nutty Scientists designed a new summer preschool lab. Young campers come to explore the wonders of STEAM with plenty of time to play with peers in a preschool class setting. Hands-on activities introduce the (S)cience and the (A)rt of STEAM. Explore colors, shapes, and musical sounds by using observational science, enjoying some demonstrations, hands-on sciences, and even a few take-home lessons! Campers enjoy 2 amazing playgrounds & motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Pirate & Princess Dance Camp
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 12:00P
8/4/25 - 8/8/25
Eberbach Cultural Arts Bldg (CAB)
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Ahoy friends! Get ready for a week full of royal balls and swashbuckling fun. Sail the seas of adventure to magical lands, exploring favorite stories and characters through dance, crafts, storytime, engaging games and more. Campers pack a water bottle and an allergy-free snack and experience the wonderful dance studio setting. Walk the plank or find your prince/princess power through dance and movement! Attending children need to be potty trained. Instructor: Lisa Dietz, Dance & Grow. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW Roar & Explore: Dino Science
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
8/4/25 - 8/8/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. DINOSAURS! Everyone loves these ancient creatures from the Mesozoic era. Some are ferocious and strong, and some stretch tall to the sky. All dinosaurs have some super cool scientific characteristics to learn about in Nutty Paleontology camp! Become a true ‘dinophile’ and stomp your way through time learning about these incredible reptiles. Campers enjoy plenty of playtime with peers and 2 amazing playgrounds and motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan Staff. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
NEW ABC: Always Be Curious
Drop-Off Pre-Kinder Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
8/4/25 - 8/8/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 4 - 5 years. Will your child enter Young 5’s or Kindergartner next fall? This newly-designed camp is a fabulous opportunity to combine summer camp fun with foundational preparation for the upcoming school year. Ms. Jasmin is an early elementary educator who has a wealth of experience in instilling curiosity and confidence in little learners. ABC campers build on skills in early literacy, math, problem-solving and teamwork with time to play alongside peers and on 2 amazing playgrounds and in a motor room/gymnasium. Foster independence and a love of learning in a small and supportive environment to ensure a smooth transition in the fall! Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Jasmin Brown. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
All Around Ann Arbor
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
8/11/25 - 8/15/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Preschoolers love recreating their real-life experiences through pretend play. The “All Around Ann Arbor” classroom transforms into “a tiny town” complete with a grocery store, fire station, vet clinic, gas station, post office, and more. Stories, crafts, songs, dress-up and lots of toy props ignite campers’ imaginations and provide a space for open-ended cooperative and creative play. Join Jasmin for a packed week of summer camp fun! Campers enjoy 2 amazing playgrounds and the motor room/gymnasium as well. Attending children bring packed lunches (plus water bottle and nut-free fruit/veggie snack) and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Jasmin Brown. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.
Soil Superheroes in Eberwhite Woods
Adult & Child Camp
AM Camp
9:30A - 10:30A
8/11/25 - 8/15/25
Eberwhite Woods
Ages: 2 - 5 years with an Adult. Gather in the woods to explore the wiggling wonders of the underground -- earthworms, ants, rolly pollies and more -- to see firsthand how they live. Prepare to get messy as we dig through the soil, observe the underground action, and learn about all the soil superheroes of Eberwhite Woods. Each day, a new creepy crawly is featured through earth science activities, fun stories, silly songs, and bug-inspired arts and crafts. Meet at the entrance of Eberwhite Woods next to the west parking lot of Eberwhite School, 800 Soule, 48103. Please dress for the weather: rain or shine! Instructor: Chris Colaner. 100% scholarship recipients pay $10.
Fantastical Fairies & Friends Dance Camp
Drop-Off Camp
Half Day AM Camp
9:00A - 1:00P
8/18/25 - 8/22/25
Westerman Preschool & Family Center
Ages: 3 - 5.5 years. Explore all things fantasy in this camp filled with rainbows, sparkles, unicorns and fire-breathing dragons! We create magic through dance, crafts, storytime, engaging games and more. In addition, enjoy plenty of playtime with peers as well as the huge back playground, nature playground & motor room/gymnasium. Campers pack a water bottle, allergy-free snack and lunch. This week is sure to be full of enchantment. Don't forget your fairy wings! Campers enjoy 2 amazing playgrounds & the motor room/gymnasium. Attending children bring packed lunches and need to be potty trained. Instructor: Lisa Dietz, Dance & Grow. 100% scholarship recipients pay $15.