April 21, 2026
Enrollment Opens
Registration is now open for rising 1st–10th graders. Spots fill fast.
Summer 2026 · Year Three
The Ultimate Summer Adventure
Camp Ignite is a no-cost, full-day Summer Discovery Program in Detroit — where children grow in reading, math, confidence and joy through art, STEM, sports, swimming, music and unforgettable adventures.
June 22 – July 24, 2026 Open to Wayne, Oakland & Macomb County students Rising 1st–10th Graders
★ No-Cost Full Day Camp★ Powered by The Ballmer Group★ Building Impact Partner★ Two Detroit Locations★ Engagement at an All-Time High★ Summer 2026
★ No-Cost Full Day Camp★ Powered by The Ballmer Group★ Building Impact Partner★ Two Detroit Locations★ Engagement at an All-Time High★ Summer 2026
100
Students Year 1
180
Students Last Year
300
Goal for 2026
$0
Cost to Families
Our Growth
From 100 to 180 — and now reaching for 300.
Every year more families trust us with their summer. Help us hit our 2026 goal of serving 300 students across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Year 1
100
students served
Last Year
180
students served
2026 Goal
300
students — help us get there
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday – Friday
Mornings
8 AM – 12 PM
Strong academics — reading & math instruction.
Afternoons
1 PM – 4 PM
Enrichment — art, STEM, sports, music & more.
Every Friday
Field Trips
Amazing off-site adventures every single week.
Our Mission
More than a summer program. A summer to remember.
Summer Discovery through Camp Ignite is a critical opportunity to provide children and families with a summer experience that is safe, academically meaningful, joyful, and unforgettable.
We serve communities where quality summer options are often limited, blending strong instruction with wonder, enrichment, and a deep sense of belonging.
Read our full story
Why Camp Ignite
Centered on learning. Designed to feel epic.
Three commitments shape every day at camp.
Joyful Learning
Students grow in reading, math, confidence and self-expression — and barely realize how much they're learning.
Family-Centered
Coffee at the Curb, Pick-Up Portrait Day, and intentional moments that celebrate families as much as students.
High-Impact
Designed to be high-quality, high-touch, and high-impact — a summer kids remember and communities are proud of.
Where We Serve
Proudly serving Wayne, Oakland & Macomb.
Camp Ignite welcomes rising 1st–10th graders from across Metro Detroit's tri-county region. Two Detroit sites, one mission — ignite every child.
Wayne County
Home to our Eastside and Westside Detroit campuses — the heart of Camp Ignite.
Oakland County
Families from Southfield, Oak Park, and beyond — your children belong here too.
Macomb County
Warren, Roseville, and surrounding communities — we're proud to welcome your kids.
Two Detroit campuses, open to all tri-county families.
Eastside · 7616 East Nevada · Westside · 13980 Greenfield
Enrichment
Explore all activities →A vibrant, high-energy mix.
Core tracks and pop-up events designed to spark curiosity and keep students excited to return each day.
Art & Drama
Track
STEM Innovation & Science Mania
Track
Vocal & Instrumental
Track
Basketball & Flag Football
Track
Swimming
Track
Mentoring & Field Trips
Track
Family Engagement
We celebrate families just as much as students.
Coffee at the Curb. Spontaneous outreach. Pick-Up Portrait Day. Camp Ignite isn't just a place where families drop their children off — it's a community they're connected to.
How we engage familiesMark Your Calendar
Key dates & events for Summer 2026.
Everything families need to know — from enrollment to our closing Extravaganza.
May 22, 2026
Documents Deadline
All enrollment forms and student documents must be submitted by this date.
June 22, 2026
First Day of Camp
Doors open and the summer officially begins. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
June 19, 2026
Closed for Juneteenth
No camp on Juneteenth in observance of the holiday.
Every Friday
Field Trip Fridays
Weekly off-site adventures all summer long. Specific destinations announced soon.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Summer Dreams Were Discovered
Our Camp Ignite performance and demonstration of learning. Families invited.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Camp Ignite Extravaganza
Our final day and closing celebration — the epic send-off to wrap our summer.
Dates and trip destinations may be updated as the summer approaches.
Your child's epic summer starts here.
Enrollment is no cost for rising 1st–10th graders. Two Detroit locations. Five weeks of joy, growth and discovery.