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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–14

Detroit PAL Summer Day Camp

Multiple locations

Provides youth with sports, educational activities, and field trips in a safe and structured environment.

▌ Editor's read The Detroit PAL website loads as a legitimate non-profit organization offering summer day camps. The organization has been operating for over 55 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the community. They offer free summer day camps for youth aged 8-14, focusing on sports, educational activities, and character development, including meals. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization. Google reviews for Detroit PAL show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 107 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the variety of programs offered. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @detroitpal on Instagram and 'detroitpal' on Facebook, both actively updated.
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Since 197155+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Detroit PAL Summer Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1971 (55 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Address: 1680 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
  • Phone: 313-833-1600
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

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