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Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront

Detroit Riverfront · $150/week

Trailblazers Day Camp offers Detroit youth ages 8-12 a week-long adventure exploring the Detroit Riverfront, focusing on outdoor activities and local history.

▌ Editor's read The Trailblazers Day Camp is a day camp program for youth ages 8-12, offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and located on the Detroit Riverfront. The camp runs for one week, from August 5-9, 2024, and costs $150. The program emphasizes outdoor activities, exploration of the Detroit Riverfront, and learning about local history and nature. The website is a page on the Michigan DNR site, not a standalone camp website, which limits the available information regarding staff, specific safety policies, or the camp's operational history. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios. Google searches for 'Trailblazers Day Camp Detroit Riverfront reviews' did not yield specific reviews or a Google Business Profile for this particular camp. The site does not list any social media handles for the camp itself, only general DNR social media links.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront 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 adventure 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
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • 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: Best of the Detroit Riverfront

What ages does Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront accept?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront 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: Best of the Detroit Riverfront cost?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront 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: Best of the Detroit Riverfront's hours?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront 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.
Does Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront provide lunch?
Trailblazers Day Camp: Best of the Detroit Riverfront 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.

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