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2008 Summer Camps

If your child could design a perfect summer, it would probably include plenty of friends, exciting things to do every day, and a place to keep cool when the summer sun gets too hot.  The Novi Parks Department offers a variety of new camps for kids to discover a perfect summer.  With over 15 new camps, we are sure to have something to meet your child’s interest of the arts, outdoors sports and more.  Plan Now to Maximize Your Summer Fun!  Registration is going on now. 

OUTDOOR

Camp Lakeshore

Camp Lakeshore is more than a camp – it’s an adventure! Dress like a pirate for pirate day, build sand castles on the beach, visit awesome water parks, science museums and much more. Each day is packed with games, activities, crafts and the week is finished with a camp BBQ! Our knowledgeable and experienced camp staff knows kids – they also know how to inspire your kids in the development of leadership and social skills.

Camp Lakeshore is a licensed camp under the State of Michigan Human Services Department and we keep a ratio of at least 8 kids to one instructor / counselor. The goal of licensing is safe, healthy and worthwhile camping experiences for all campers! With the state license, Camp Lakeshore continues its excellent tradition of providing a variety of safe and exciting programs!

Additional Information: Participants must bring a lunch and drink each day, except Friday. Field trips every Wednesday include water parks and the Detroit Zoo! Parent orientation / information meetings will be held on Mon, June 2 and Tue, June 10, 6:30pm at the Lakeshore Park Pavilion.

Price: Res. Online $148 / Office $153
          Non-Res. Online $179 / Office $184
Location: Lakeshore Park
Registration Ends: When full (Maximum 65 kids per week)

Child Watch Camp Lakeshore

For your convenience, if your child needs to arrive early or stay late for Camp Lakeshore our staff can accommodate you. Morning and evening times are available each week, 7:45- 9:30am and / or 4:00-5:30pm. A staff ratio of at least 8 kids to one instructor / counselor is standard at our care program. We’ll make sure your child is safe and ready for camp fun to begin!

Price: $7 (per time slot)
Location: Lakeshore Park
Registration Ends: When full

Oakland County Parks Wild Adventures Camp

Explore the outdoors on foot, bike, and by boat! Each day is themed around an element – metal, water wood, fire and earth with mountain biking, rock climbing, geocaching, fishing and more! Please complete the Oakland County registration form, available at the parks office or by clicking here, when registering for this camp.

Additional Information: Drop-of/pick up for this camp is at the main office building of Lakeshore Park.  Children will then board an Oakland county Parks Bus to travel to camp location.

Price: Online $150 / Office $155
Location: Bus to pick up and return at Lakeshore Park
Registration Ends: When full - 10 kids maximum

NEW! Oakland County Parks Wild Adventures EXTREME

This camp includes all the fun of Wild Adventures Camp plus canoeing, backpacking, shelter building and out-door survival skills. Campers will go river paddling on the Clinton River, and campout overnight at Camp Wilderness on Thursday - learn fire building, campfire cooking, and camping skills. Overnight supervision provided by OCP. Come join us around the campfire! Please complete the Oakland County registration form, available at the parks office or by clicking here, when registering for this camp.

Additional Information: Drop-off/pick up for this camp is at the main office building of Lakeshore Park. Children will then board an Oakland County Parks Bus to travel to camp location.

Price: Online $185 / Office $190
Drop-off/Pick-up Location: Lakeshore Park
Registration Ends: When Full

NEW - Lyon Oaks Nature Center

Enjoy a great time at one of Oakland County’s finest parks. Located on 1,043 acres, the Lyon Oaks Nature Center is surrounded by wet forests and grassy meadows. Please call the Nature Center for more information concerning opportunities to earn scout badges.

Additional Information: Please wear appropriate clothing.

Archeology

Students will unearth artifacts from the park deposited years ago by the early residents using techniques of professional archeologists. Examination of the items will help us understand their lifestyle. Bring sunscreen, hat, gloves and dress to get dirty.

Birds of Prey

Discussion and activities will focus around these magnificent birds whose adaptations are designed to efficiently capture their prey.

CSI

Exploring the natural world is similar to the work of CSI. Clues left behind by animals will be investigated to discover who was there, what were they doing and when were they there. Dress for the trail.

Price: Online $14 / Office $19
Instructor: Lyon Oaks Nature Staff
Location: Lyon Oaks Nature Center, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 48383, 248-437-7345
Registration Ends: Jul 7

NEW! Camp Carousel Acres On The Farm

Nature at its best. Experience life on the farm, brushing, feeding and caring for miniature horses, miniature don-keys, calves, goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, ducks and more! Ride ponies, spin wool, make crafts, play games, garden, cook and more. Visit some amazing animals from “the land down under” and see the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly up close in our butterfly house, observe the reindeer, alpacas and llamas too! Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes.

Additional Information: All day campers need to bring a lunch and a drink.

Price: Res. Online $210 / Office $215
          Non-Res. Online $242 / Office $247

Little Buckaroos

Program will consist of farm fun, music time, and creative crafts

Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
          Non-Res. Online $90 / Office $95
Instructor:  Carousel Staff
Location:  Carousel Acres, 12749 Nine Mile Road, South Lyon
Registration Ends:  Jul 3 / Jul 11 / Jul 25 / Aug 1 / Aug 8 / Aug 15

NEW! Mountain Biking Camp

Novi Parks and the Michigan Mountain Biking Association are partnering to bring you a ‘can’t miss’ mountain biking camp! You’ll will learn the basics of XC (cross country) mountain biking including terminology, bike maintenance, emergency repair, equipment, safety, trail etiquette and general trail riding! By using a respectful attitude toward the environment and common sense in dealing with other people, mountain biking will be a sport that you can enjoy for years to come! You must bring your own mountain bike and bike helmet.

Price: Res. Online $115 / Office $120
          Non-Res. Online $138 / Office $143
Instructor: MMBA
Location: Lakeshore Park
Registration Ends: Jul 13

SPORTS

NEW! Sporties for Shorties Camp

Burn some of your child’s energy while developing their coordination and interest in sports. Your child will experience the basics of sports, including t-ball, soccer, football and track and field, in a fun and non-competitive format.

Additional Information: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a water bottle. Parent participation encouraged but not required.

Price: Res. Online $40 / Office $45
          Non-Res. Online $48 / Office $53
Instructor: Chris Szelap and Novi Parks Staff
Location: Novi Parks
Registration Ends: Jun 27 / Jul 18 / Aug 1 / Aug 7

Laxin Lacrosse Camp

Girls and boys welcome! Experience the fastest growing sport in the area. Your child will learn to improve super skills such as stick handling, cradling, and passing, shooting and defensive skills.

Additional Information: No camp Jul 5. Campers must supply a stick, gloves and helmet. Cleats are highly recommended.

Price: Res. Online $150 / Office $155
          Non-Res. Online $180 / Office $185

NEW! Cricket Camp

Cricket is a fun, exciting game that is popular worldwide and is growing rapidly in the US. Its deep traditions, and cultural roots and unique blend of athletic skills and tactical intelligence, have long made it a wonderful developmental environment for the young leader of tomorrow. Michigan Cricket Academy’s highly qualified instructors will introduce the sport to both children and their parents in a relaxed and interactive program. Additional information: All cricket equipment will be provided. Price includes park entrance fee.

Eight Day Sessions

Price: Res. Online $225 / Office $230
          Non-Res. Online $259 / Office $264

Four Day Sessions

Price: Res. Online $150 / Office $155
         Non-Res. Online $180 / Office $185
Instructor: Michigan Cricket Academy
Location: Lyon Oaks County Park, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 48393, 248-437-7345

NEW! Bowling Camp

Are you looking to improve your game? Work with a professional bowling coach to learn some tips that will make you a better bowler while having fun. Great for beginner and intermediate bowlers. Additional Information: No class the week of Jun 30. Weekly group instruction, two games and shoe rental are included. Camp will end with a pizza party. Check the upcoming Rec Guide for upcoming teen and senior programs.

Child Only Program

Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
          Non-Res. Online $90 / Office $95

Parent and Child Camp

Price: Res. Online $120 / Office $125 (includes parent and child)
          Non-Res. Online $144 / Office $149
Location: Novi Bowl, 21700 Novi Rd, 248-348-9120
Registration Ends: Jun 6

NEW! Jump-A-Rama All Star Cheer Camp

The All-Star cheer team will help your child learn about fitness, proper arm movements, HIP HOP dance routines, jumps, stretching, basic tumbling and stunting. Your child will also learn five key components to success: building unity, responsibility, leadership, discipline/rules and friendship. Make sure your cheerleader is ready to participate in comfortable clothes and a water bottle in hand. Pom-Pons and t-shirt will be available for purchase on the first day of class. T-shirts are $9.99. Poms and t-shirt together are $15 payable the first day of class.

Price: Res. Online $100 / Office $105
          Non-Res. Online $120 / Office $125
Instructor: Jump-A-Rama
Location: Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jun 20

NEW BARN! English Horseback Riding Camps

All levels welcome. You will learn how to handle horses from the ground and while riding. Proper care for a horse, equipment, different breeds, anatomy, first aid for horses, as well as videos, arts/crafts and a horseshow at the end of the week are all included. Additional Information: Students registered for the full day session should bring a bag lunch. A refrigerator and microwave are available. Drinks and snacks are provided daily. Wear long pants and closed toes shoes with a heel. Helmets must we worn, and are available at the farm. A release form must be signed by an adult before the first day of class. Limit 10 students per class.

Price: Res. Online $285 / Office $290
          Non-Res. Online $328 / Office $333
Instructor: Willowbrooke Farm Staff
Location: Willowbrooke Farm, 7461 Brookville Rd, Plymouth, 734-737-0899
Registration Ends: Jul 11 / Aug 8

Price: Res. Online $450 / Office $455
          Non-Res. Online $495 / Office $500
Instructor: Willowbrooke Farm Staff
Location: Willowbrooke Farm, 7461 Brookville Rd, Plymouth
Registration Ends: Aug 1

New – Skateboard Camp

Grab your board and head to the skate park inside West Bloomfield’s Drake Park for PLUS Skateboarding Shop’s summer camp. Beginner and advanced skateboarders will benefit from this camp, as instructors from the PLUS Skate Team teach campers based on individual talent. Participants will learn about safety, tricks, use of the park, skateboard art and history as they have fun and interact with other skaters. Campers will leave the camp with a top deck customized with their own graphics, a t-shirt they screen print themselves, a diploma for completing the camp and other goodies from PLUS Skateboarding Shop. Be sure to bring lunch, water, a helmet and skateboard each day. Skateboard shoes are recommended.

Price: Res. Online $260 / Office $265
          Non-Res. Online $299 / $304
Instructor: PLUS Skatebaording
Location: Drake Sports Park 6801 Drake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Registration Ends: Jun 27 / Aug 8

NEW! Basketball Camp

Learn new skills this summer of just brush up on your current ones! We’ll focus on the fundamentals of basketball, including shooting techniques, ball handling, dribbling, passing and defensive skills. Sure to be a high energy, fun camp! Additional Information: Wear comfortable clothing, gym shoes and bring water.

Price: Res. Online $80 / Office $85
          Non-Res. Online $96 / Office $101
Instructor: Novi Parks Staff, Joe Lopez, Holy Family Athletic Director
Location: Novi Christian Community Center, 45301 W Eleven Mile, 248.348.9441
Registration Ends: Jul 3 / Jul 11

New! Football Camps

QB Camp

Are you ready for some football? The QB Tutor will prepare QB’s for GAME TIME! We’ll focus on the necessary tools for those who desire to accept the challenge of playing quarterback. Learn some new skills or brush up your current techniques through various exercises in mini-football camps. All skill levels are welcome.

Price: Res. Online $120 / Office $125
          Non Res. Online $144 / Office $149
Instructor: Coach Richard Popp, The QB Tutor
Location: Wildlife Woods Football Field
Registration Ends: Jun 6 / Jul 11

New! Learn To Play Tennis Camp

Develop and build your a tennis fundamentals. This camp will be taught in a fun and friendly environment, focusing on basics and techniques needed for future development. Additional Information: All players must bring a tennis racquet. Full day camps please bring a lunch and drink for lunch break. If necessary, Friday will be utilized as a make-up day (no refunds issued in such circumstances).

Little Stars

Great for first time tennis players! Emphasis will be on having fun and introducing basic tennis skills through hand eye coordination games and drills.

Price: Res. Online $39 / Office $34
          Non-Res. Online $47 / Office $52

Big Stars

Forehand, back hand, serves and volley will be taught using drills, games and point situations. Open to beginner through intermediate players. You will be grouped according to age and skill.

Price: Res. Online Half Day $99 / Office $104
          Res. Online Full Day $155 / Office $160
          Non-Res. Online Half Day $119 / Office $124
          Non-Res. Online Full Day $186 / Office $191
Instructor: Joe James Golf and Tennis Academy, USGTF Certified.
Location: ITC Community Sports Park
Registration Ends: Jul 11 / Aug 8

Soccer Kickin’ Kamp Travel

Travel soccer camp provides an excellent opportunity for travel players to pre-pare for their up coming season. Players will have the chance to train with some of the top Jaguar Staff coaches as well as other top college, club, and Olympic Development Program coaches from around the region. Topics include, but are not limited to, speed of play, crossing and finishing, small group and team defending, and combination play. The camp coaching staff works in conjunction with the team coaches in order to design sessions geared towards preparing the teams technically and tactically for the coming season. Additional Information: Coaches are encouraged to attend. No fee.

Price: Res. Online $120 / Office $125
          Non Res. Online $144 / Office $149
Instructor: Novi Jaguar Soccer Club
Location: ITC Community Sports Park
Registration Ends: Aug 8

Soccer Kickin’ Kamp Recreational

Anyone can play! As a camper, you’ll learn basic technical skills and small group tactics. Camp will be instructed by Novi Jaguar Staff and other top coaches, including college, club and Olympic Development instructors. The individual camp is an excellent way for the younger players to prepare for the upcoming season in a fun and interactive environment. Players will be grouped by age and skill level. Additional Information: Please wear covered shin guards.

Price: Res. Online $120 / Office $125
          Non-Res. Online $144 / Office $149
Instructor: Novi Jaguar Soccer Club
Location: ITC Community Sports Park
Registration Ends: Jul 25

NEW! Sticks for Kids

Experience a sport that teaches etiquette, discipline, integrity, and honor, as well as fun. Participants will be provided with clubs, instruction and an instructional booklet during the session. Instruction will focus on proper stance, swing and rules as well as the basics of putting, chipping and driving.

Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
          Non-Res. Online $90 / Office $95
Location: ITC Community Sports Park
Registration Ends: Jun 6 / Jul 11

SCIENCE

NEW! Crazy Science Camp

Your child will be amazed as they have FUN and learn this summer! We will make oozy-gooey slime, watch clear liquids magically change color before their eyes, make an eraser and super bouncy ball, invent a carbonated drink and many more fun lab experiments. Get your child off the couch and into this fun filled camp, full of cool take homes!

Price: Res. Online $125 / Office $130
          Non-Res. Online $150 / Office $155
Instructor: All About Learning
Location: Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Aug 15

NEW! LEGO Battle Bots Camp

Children will learn to design and build their own motorized battle cars and other vehicles. Using principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and mechanical advantage, students will try to flip, push and smash their opponent's battle vehicles. Lessons demonstrate the use of mechanical lifts, nets, drills, ramps and more to disable or overcome other bots. Students may outgrow their love of LEGO's, but this insight into physics will stay with them forever!

Price: Res. Online $115 / Office $120
         Non-Res. Online $138 / Office $143
Instructor: All About Learning
Location: Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Aug 15

Chess Camp - Walled Lake Community Education

At the Chess Camp your child will learn to improve his/her: imagination, logic, concentration, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and intuition. Does your child enjoy creative activities and playing with other children? Does he/she need a boost of confidence? Then Chess program is just what they need. This program will include group lectures, tournaments, matches, game analysis, simuls and other components of chess training. The objective of the program is to give students the opportunity to study basic chess principals, to have fun playing chess and to compete in a friendly environment. Thursday - Friday students will have a big chess tournament with trophies and medals for different levels and ages.