Dearborn Summer Camps
A Unique & Immersive Summer Experience
With artifact explorations, hands-on experiments, behind-the-scenes adventures and more, your young learners will be transported through the stories of American innovation for an unforgettable week.
Learn By Doing
Exciting Programming for Grades 2-7
Do you have a camper entering grades 2-7? Campers will have the opportunity to explore, learn and grow while participating in activities designed to meet their developmental and learning needs.
POWERED BY PERSPECTIVE
Cultivating Creativity & Innovation
The Henry Ford Summer Camp in Dearborn, MI is designed using our very own Model i framework. Campers will practice actions and habits of innovators by exploring new ideas, overcoming challenges, and working with others.
Superheroes
Designed for campers entering second grade. Click for more information.
Movers
Designed for campers entering third grade. Click for more information.
Explorers
Designed for campers entering fourth grade. Click for more information.
Growers
Designed for campers entering fifth grade. Click for more information.
Makers
Designed for campers entering sixth grade. Click for more information.
Dreamers
Designed for campers entering seventh grade. Click for more information.
2025 THF Summer Camp
Check back in January for 2025 THF Summer Camp registration details, grade level offerings, session dates and pricing information.
Camp Features
All camps run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care available for additional cost). Campers will be immersed in the museum and village atmosphere for a unique and engaging experience. Each camp features:
Signature Experiences
Unique behind-the-scenes experiences that are exclusive to summer camp at The Henry Ford.
Wednesday Spirit Day
Campers and staff let their personalities shine through fun themes and activities.
Learn-By-Doing Activities
Hands-on, minds-on activities that foster an innovative mindset.
Site Visits
Campers encounter artifacts and stories throughout Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, and Ford Rouge Factory Tour.
Culminating Experiences
Campers identify and create their own solutions to real world problems.
Closing Camp Celebration
We invite families to celebrate a week of fun-filled learning with their campers.
Before you register
More Information:
If you have questions directly related to registration, please call 313.982.6001. For any program related questions please email summercamp@thf.org.
The Henry Ford Summer Camp 2024 Handbook
Learn more about The Henry Ford Summer Camp by checking out the 2024 Handbook.
Medication and Allergies
Camp staff is not allowed to administer any medication; all medication must be self-administered (with the exception of epi-pens).
If your camper needs medication throughout the week, please email camp staff at summercamp@thf.org.
Please note that The Henry Ford Summer Camp is NOT a nut-free camp. Camp Staff does their best to accommodate allergies, but we do not restrict any foods from camp. Please be sure to list any allergies in your registration materials. Staff will make sure your camper’s counselors are informed.
Camp Staff is CPR certified.
Contact Information
If you have questions directly related to registration, please call 313.982.6001. For any program related questions please email summercamp@thf.org.
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SUMMER CAMPS
Hands-on experiences for an unforgettable week
At The Henry Ford Summer Camp, we welcome children, families and staff of all cultures, religions, sexual orientation and gender identification, family constructs and abilities. We do not tolerate aggression, violence or bullying against one another. We strive to create a fun and educational environment that is respectful, engaging, and safe for all of our children. In order to best serve each child, we encourage you to list any physical, cognitive, emotional, or learning needs or anything else you would like us to know in your registration materials in order to provide an accessible experience for all. This aligns to our learning principles of learning powered by perspective, learning applied to the real world, and learning shared equitably by all.
All Are Welcome
Accessibility and Inclusion
If your camper requires an accommodation, please email summercamp@thf.org.