Summer 2026

Summer Camps in Saginaw, MI
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A working guide to 32 imported camp listings in Saginaw, Michigan for 2026. Browse by category, check source links and timing notes, and find a good-fit next step for your family.

32 Camps
8 Categories

Last updated: 2026-05-08

🏕️ General (7)

Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: Summer 2026 — athletics camps include football, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, track, baseball, cheerleading. Registration at svsuathleticscamps.com · Varies by camp
  • Location: University Center, MI
  • Ages: K-12

SVSU summer camp hub with K-12 athletic, STEM, and arts-linked camp opportunities for the greater Saginaw area.

Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: Summer 2026, weekly sessions June-August
  • Location: Saginaw, MI
  • Ages: Ages 6-12

Full-day summer camp program run by Saginaw Township Parks & Recreation. Activities include sports, crafts, field trips, swimming, and outdoor games. Weekly themed sessions.

Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: Summer 2026 — athletics camps include football, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, track, baseball, cheerleading. Registration at svsuathleticscamps.com · Varies by camp
  • Location: University Center, MI
  • Ages: Ages 5-18 (Grades K-12)

Summer camps and sports clinics hosted at Saginaw Valley State University campus. Includes academic enrichment, sports skills camps, and specialty programs across multiple weeks.

Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: June 20, 2026 · 2:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Location: 1915 Fordney St, Saginaw, MI 48601
  • Ages: Ages 3-12

Drop-off evening event at the Saginaw YMCA. Kids enjoy carnival games, activities, and supervised fun while parents get a night out. Snacks included.

Free for members, $25/session non-members
Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: Year-round; check website for summer 2026 · TBD
  • Location: 1915 Fordney St, Saginaw, MI 48601
  • Ages: Ages 5-18 (children/youth with disabilities)

Adaptive recreation program for children and youth with disabilities. Activities include sports, arts, social skills, and recreation in an inclusive, supportive environment.

$125-$175/week member, $150-$200/week non-member
Open 🏕️ General
  • Dates: Summer 2026, weekly sessions June-August
  • Location: Saginaw, MI
  • Ages: Ages 5-12

Full-day summer camp at the YMCA with swimming, sports, arts & crafts, field trips, and character development activities. Before and after care available.

⚽ Sports (6)

Open ⚽ Sports
  • Dates: Summer 2026 cross country camp · Week-long overnight
  • Location: 3269 Horseshoe Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661 (Saginaw YMCA affiliated)
  • Ages: Middle/High School athletes
Open ⚽ Sports
  • Dates: Ongoing through summer 2026 (Session 5: Tuesdays June 2 – August 2026) · Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM
  • Location: 1915 Fordney St, Saginaw, MI 48601
  • Ages: Ages 5–15 (Saginaw County residents)
Open ⚽ Sports
  • Dates: Ongoing through summer 2026 (Session 5: Tuesdays June 2 – August 2026) · Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 PM
  • Location: 1915 Fordney St, Saginaw, MI 48601
  • Ages: Ages 5–15 (Saginaw County residents)

Free water safety program for Saginaw County residents ages 5-15. Partnership between YMCA and Saginaw Community Action Program. Learn basic water safety and swimming fundamentals.

$135/student (XC Team Camp); standard overnight camp pricing tiers available
Open ⚽ Sports
  • Dates: August 16-18, 2026 (XC Team Camp); summer overnight sessions available June-August 2026 · Week-long overnight
  • Location: 3269 Horseshoe Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661 (Saginaw YMCA affiliated)
  • Ages: Ages 11-18 (Grades 6-12)

Cross country running camp at YMCA Camp Timbers. Training for middle and high school runners with coached distance workouts, trail running, and team building.

📚 Academic (4)

Open 📚 Academic
  • Dates: Summer 2026, June-July
  • Location: Saginaw, MI
  • Ages: Ages 5-14 (Grades K-8)

Free summer academic enrichment program through the Saginaw ISD. Reading, math, STEM activities, and field trips to prevent summer learning loss.

📌 STEM & Tech (4)

Open 📌 STEM & Tech
  • Dates: Summer 2026, weekly sessions
  • Location: Saginaw, MI
  • Ages: Ages 7-14

Coding and game development camps where kids learn programming through building their own video games. Weekly themed camps including Roblox, Minecraft modding, and app creation.

Open 📌 STEM & Tech
  • Dates: Summer and year-round 2026 · Varies by program
  • Location: Gilbertson Hall – North Wing 142, University Center, MI
  • Ages: Ages 8-18 (Grades 3-12)

STEM enrichment programs at Saginaw Valley State University including coding, robotics, engineering challenges, and science exploration. Multiple sessions available throughout summer.

Open 📌 STEM & Tech
  • Dates: Summer and year-round 2026 · Varies by program
  • Location: Gilbertson Hall – North Wing 142, University Center, MI
  • Ages: Elementary-High School

STEM@SVSU offers camps and STEM programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, including summer opportunities like SMEK Junior.

🌲 Nature & Outdoor (3)

Open 🌲 Nature & Outdoor
  • Dates: Summer 2026, weekly sessions
  • Location: Saginaw, MI
  • Ages: Ages 4-12

Summer day camp at Saginaw's Children's Zoo. Hands-on animal encounters, nature exploration, crafts, and behind-the-scenes zoo experiences. Different weekly themes.

Open 🌲 Nature & Outdoor
  • Dates: Summer 2026
  • Location: Saginaw, MI
  • Ages: Ages 5-17

Day camp and outdoor programs for Girl Scouts and non-scouts. Activities include hiking, crafts, cooking, team building, and nature exploration.

📌 Faith / VBS (3)

🎨 Arts & Crafts (3)

🎵 Music (2)

Contact Herter Music Center or Camp Timbers
Open 🎵 Music
  • Dates: Summer 2026 (week-long session; concert at Standish-Sterling Central High School) · Full week overnight
  • Location: 3269 Horseshoe Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661 (Saginaw YMCA affiliated)
  • Ages: Students entering Grades 6–10 (1+ year school band experience required)
Open 🎵 Music
  • Dates: Summer 2026 (week-long session; concert at Standish-Sterling Central High School) · Full week overnight
  • Location: 3269 Horseshoe Lake Rd, West Branch, MI 48661 (Saginaw YMCA affiliated)
  • Ages: Students entering Grades 6–10 (1+ year school band experience required)

Residential band camp at YMCA Camp Timbers in partnership with Herter Music Center. Week-long intensive with sectionals, full ensemble rehearsals, and a culminating concert.

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