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Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars

Detroit Riverfront · $150/week

Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars offers Detroit youth a summer day camp experience focused on outdoor activities, STEM, and arts, run by the Michigan D...

▌ Editor's read The Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars is a day camp program offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. The website (michigan.gov/oac/experience/summer-camp/trailblazers) clearly outlines the program, which includes outdoor activities, STEM, and arts and crafts, with a different theme each week. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs from 9 AM to 4 PM. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The camp is run by a state government entity, the DNR, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are published on the camp's webpage. Google reviews for the Outdoor Adventure Center itself are positive, averaging 4.7 stars from over 3,000 reviews, though these are for the facility generally, not specifically the summer camp program. The cost is listed as $150 per week, making it an affordable option for families.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars 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 traditional day camp 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
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–13
  • Hours: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1801 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207
  • Cost notes: $200 per camper, with a 25% discount for OAC members or second/third siblings, bringing the cost to $150.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars

What ages does Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars accept?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars is open to children ages 9–13. 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 Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars cost?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars's hours?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars runs 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars provide lunch?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars compare to other traditional day camp camps in Detroit?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Among the Stars is one of 12 traditional day camp camps in Detroit that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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