ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp
Summer camp promoting African culture through arts, crafts, dance, and educational activities.
▌ Editor's read The ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp is a day camp offered by the African Cultural Association (ACA) Detroit. The camp is free for Detroit youth aged 6-17 and focuses on African culture, including drumming, dance, language, and history, as evidenced by the program description on their website. The ACA Detroit is a non-profit organization, as indicated by their 'About Us' page and mission statement. The camp's website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'ACA Detroit' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments generally praising the organization's community involvement and cultural programs. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @acadetroit and a Facebook page 'acadetroit', both actively promoting their programs.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: African Cultural Association, 18000 Wyoming Ave, Detroit, MI 48221, USA
- Phone: 313-861-5200
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. 4 weeks Jul-Aug. Pricing not confirmed.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp
- What ages does ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp accept?
- ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp cost?
- ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. 4 weeks Jul-Aug. Pricing not confirmed. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp's hours?
- ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp?
- ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — ACA Detroit Youth Cultural Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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