Name: Camp Explore: Trailblazers (9-13 years old)
Start: 2026-06-22T08:45:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-22T16:00:00-04:00
Location: DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Camp Explore: Trailblazers (9-13 years old)
Check-in 8-8:45 a.m.; check-out 4-5 p.m.
An active day camp program for campers ages 9 to 13. Each week of camp features camp favorites and themed activities, plus an exciting field trip!
Cost is $200 per camper (25% off for OAC members OR 2nd/3rd siblings)
June 22-26: Among the Stars
We’re surrounded by stars! Campers will explore the beauty of the night sky and the best places in Michigan for stargazing. This week will also help campers discover their inner star power through theatre games and skits.

July 6-10: Fishing Fanatics.
Calling all anglers for an exciting fishing adventure! Whether your camper is a novice or an expert, this week of camp will be loaded with fishy fun and fantastic information: casting to tackle crafting, stopping aquatic invasive species and ethical angling, plus plenty of time fishing along the beautiful Detroit River. On Friday, we’ll watch a fish cleaning demonstration with educators from Project FISH.
Bonus! Join camp staff for early bird fishing, 7-8:30 a.m. on select camp mornings. This option is included in the session fees. Camp staff will send final dates and arrival information in advance of Fishing Fanatics week.

July 13-17: Best of the Detroit Riverfront
Camp Explore is teaming up with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for an unforgettable week of camp! Campers will explore, hike and play along the Detroit Riverwalk – named the best in the nation three years in a row! – and take a field trip to Ralph C. Wilson Park.

July 20-24: Rock On!
We all love Michigan – it rocks! In this week of camp, we'll explore everything that makes our state so great, from the bedrock up to the soaring treetops. Campers will enjoy a field trip at DYNO Detroit Climbing in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

Click the “Tickets” link to learn more about each session and to register.