

KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-12 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports, individual sports, team building games, fitness and other physical education activities, in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. The activities are age-appropriate and developed by experts in children’s physical education. KidSport Summer Camps are staffed by certified teachers, Health & Fitness and Education majors, University of Michigan students and athletes, and other highly qualified individuals focused on providing a first-rate experience for your kids!
Located in the heart of University of Michigan's campus, we will utilize Elbel Field and the U-M Sports Coliseum.
KidSport Mornings: Ages 4-12, 8:00am-Noon, $195 per week ($156 for week of July 4)
Fun, action packed games, activities, fitness, team building, and sports. A little bit of something for every kid! Campers will be grouped according to age.
Lunch: Ages 4-12, Noon-1:00pm, $40 per week ($32 for week of July 4)
Supervised by KidSport Staff. Campers bring their own lunch and will be socially distanced either outside in the shade, or in the Sports Coliseum. Food is NOT provided.
KidSport Summer Fun Afternoons: Ages 4-6, 1:00pm-4:00pm, $185 per week ($148 for week of July 4)
Each week, campers experience a brand new, active, and fun theme, filled with age appropriate physical activities, games, and crafts.
6/20-6/24 | Under the Sea |
6/27-7/1 | Superhero Sightings |
7/5-7/8 (no camp 7/4) | Astronaut Adventures |
7/11-7/15 | Zany Zoo Animals |
7/18-7/22 | Fairy Tale Fun |
7/25-7/29 | Cartoon Capers |
8/1-8/5 | Dapper Dinosaurs |
8/8-8/12 | Rockin' with the Band |
8/15-8/19 | Building Bonanza |
KidSport Athletics Afternoons: Ages 7-12, 1:00pm-4:00pm, $185 per week ($148 for week of July 4)
Each week features a different sport, teaching basic, fundamental skills, rules, team building and sportsmanship.
6/20-6/24 | Soccer |
6/27-7/1 | Golf & Pickleball |
7/5-7/8 (no camp 7/4) | Lacrosse/Field Hockey |
7/11-7/15 | Martial Arts |
7/18-7/22 | Basketball |
7/25-7/29 | Baseball/Softball |
8/1-8/5 | Football/Cheer & Dance |
8/8-8/12 | Golf & Pickleball |
8/15-8/19 | Basketball |
Aftercare: Ages 4-12, 4:00pm-5:00pm, $40 per week ($32 for week of July 4)
Supervised games and activities lead by KidSport Staff.
Registration will take place on CampDoc: myumi.ch/6Np82
Your child should bring:
We are a nut-free camp (Nut-free guidelines). Please do not pack peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, or hummus.
Please enter all pertinent information when registering on CampDoc. Epi-pens and asthma inhalers will remain with the camper in their backpack and tagged. Any other medication must be given to the Camp Director upon arrival for safekeeping. If your child needs special accommodations or there is any additional information you feel we should know about your child, please send the Assistant Director (bethlee@umich.edu) an email the week prior to camp with details or to set up a phone call. We greatly appreciate any information you can share with us, and this gives us time to prepare and ensure the best camp experience possible.
All of our camp counselors are American Red Cross certified in Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Asthma/Epi-Pen Administration.
Campers are placed in groups by age and/or ability. If the camper would like to be grouped with a friend, please enter that information on CampDoc during registration.
Our counselor to camper ratio is no more than 1:8.
Daily drop-off and pick-up is at Elbel Field. Please follow the drop-off and pick-up instructions on this map. If you would like to get out of your car and walk your child in, please park in spaces closest to the building so we can keep traffic flowing for those that don’t wish to get out of their car.
If there is inclement weather, drop-off and pick-up will be at the U-M Sports Coliseum. Please follow the drop-off and pick-up instructions on this map.
If you are unsure where to drop-off or pick-up your camper, look for our KidSport flags!
Registration change requests should be sent to Beth Lee (bethlee@umich.edu). Please double-check your schedule before submitting your registration, as a $15 processing fee will be assessed for any requested registration changes.
Cancellations must be requested thru CampDoc at least five (5) business days before the start date of the camp to receive a refund. Refund requests will not be considered after that. All 2022 refunds will incur a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds will be issued to the credit card used during registration. We are not able issue credits, or pro-rate refunds for student absences. If a camper is unable to attend camp due to a COVID related issue, please email Beth Lee (bethlee@umich.edu) as soon as possible and we will work with the family to transfer registration to an alternate week.
In the event KidSport cancels camp, a full refund will be issued to participants.
Yes! Aftercare is available for campers enrolled in the afternoon sessions. The cost is is $40 a week and is available between 4-5pm. If your child is not picked up by 5pm, a late fee of $1 per child/per minute are late will be charged.
Yes, we offer need based scholarships. KidSport strives to ensure as many children as possible are given the opportunity to enjoy our summer camp. Throughout the year, we offer KidSport Clinics to raise money for the Jeff Reese KidSport Scholarship Fund. We are proud to offer scholarships to children who receive free/reduced meals, or meet specific HUD income guidelines. The Jeff Reese KidSport Scholarship is designed to assist families with children meet the cost of the KidSport Summer Camps program. Scholarships are awarded based on the evaluation of the information, and how much we were able to raise during the year. This year, we’re offering $100 off one week of KidSport tuition to those who qualify. More information is available on the KidSport Scholarship flyer, or on CampDoc when registering.
Camp questions:
Kerry Winkelseth, Director
Phone: (734)635-3584
Email: kebwink@umich.edu
For billing and registration questions:
Beth Lee
Email: bethlee@umich.edu
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PLEASE NOTE: COVID regulations and restrictions are constantly evolving. KidSport will update our policies and procedures as needed, and in accordance with University of Michigan's policies. More information can be found on Campus Maize & BluePrint or Children on Campus websites.
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