650 Church Street, Ste 119, Plymouth, MI 48170
Summer Camp
For a great summer experience, sign up today!
Your child’s brain benefits from stimulation all year, not just from September to June. Steppingstone’s Summer Day Camp is ready to fill your child’s need for quality, guided enrichment and fun throughout the summer. Recreation is combined with learning in a relaxed, caring, and safe environment that provides diverse and challenging activities.
Steppingstone’s program is unique because it offers children the opportunity to choose the theme week they wish to attend while those children who enroll for the whole summer are provided with a new and exciting topic every week. The small student to teacher ratio allows for a high degree of individual attention. Children are placed in developmentally appropriate learning groups consisting of 8–12 children per instructor.
Our program was designed by Kiyo A. Morse, Founder of Steppingstone School, and is run by a professional staff assisted by caring camp instructors. Summer is just around the corner and registering for Steppingstone’s Summer Camp is the best way to start your great summer experience.
For a great summer experience, sign up today!
For a great summer experience, sign up today!
Your child’s brain benefits from stimulation all year, not just from September to June. Steppingstone’s Summer Day Camp is ready to fill your child’s need for quality, guided enrichment and fun throughout the summer. Recreation is combined with learning in a relaxed, caring, and safe environment that provides diverse and challenging activities.
Steppingstone’s program is unique because it offers children the opportunity to choose the theme week they wish to attend while those children who enroll for the whole summer are provided with a new and exciting topic every week. The small student to teacher ratio allows for a high degree of individual attention. Children are placed in developmentally appropriate learning groups consisting of 8–12 children per instructor.
Our program was designed by Kiyo A. Morse, Founderof Steppingstone School, and is run by a professional staff assisted by caring camp instructors. Summer is just around the corner and registering for Steppingstone’s Summer Camp is the best way to start your great summer experience.
Steppingstone summer camps are open to the public!
2026 STEAM Summer Camp Brochure (PDF format)
To register, please visit bit.ly/SteppingstoneSC26.
Summer Camp General Information & Fees
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Ages: 6-13 years (unless otherwise noted)
Cost: Varies by camp, please see individual descriptions below
Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: 650 Church St., Ste. 119, Plymouth, MI 48170
Extended Day: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bring your own: lunch, water bottles, and a novel
SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE:
8:00 – 9:00 am Extended Day begins
8:45 – 9:00 am Arrival
9:00 am Session 1
10:30 am Bathroom & Snack Break
10:45 am Session 2
12:00 – 1:45 pm Recess, Lunch & Quiet Reading
1:45 pm Session 3
3:00 – 3:30 pm Review of the Day
3:30 – 3:45 pm Dismissal
3:45 pm Extended Day Begins
5:00 pm Extended Day Ends
HOW TO REGISTER:
- Register online at: bit.ly/SteppingstoneSC26
- Mail $50/camper/session, non-refundable deposit to:
Steppingstone School
650 Church St., Ste. 119
Plymouth, MI 48170 - Tuition Balance is due two weeks prior to the start of camp
- For questions, please call (248) 957-8200
ORIENTATION MATERIALS:
Additional information and forms will be emailed upon registration.
REFUNDS:
There will be no refunds of tuition deposits ($50/camper/session). Camps who attend only part of a session for any reason will not receive a refund for days not attended. Once registered, changes in session can be made only if space permits. Tuition and fees (not including deposit) will be refunded if a notice has been received in writing no less than two weeks prior to the start of the session. After this period, tuition is due in full regardless of your child’s attendance. If a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, all fees paid for that session will be refunded (including deposit).
2026 Summer Camp Schedule
Tech Explorers: Take-Apart & Rebuild Camp ($400)
Session I
June 22-26
Unlock the mysteries of technology in his hands-on summer camp! “Take-apart” your own or the camp’s computers, printers, and/or other electronic devices to explore and understand their inner workings. Finally, challenge yourself to reassemble and bring them back to life.
Instructor: Dr. Morse
Physical Biochemist and ISU professor emeritus w/decades of experience teaching Steppingstone School students about computer programming and the technology of Computers, 3D Printers, Drones, and ESR (Electron Spin Resonance). Dr. Morse is the founder of the SMART Center (Steppingstone MAgnetic Resonance Training) scientific research laboratory at Steppingstone School and owner of SSS (Scientific Sofware Services) for data collection and analysis software for ESR equipment.
Digital Architects: Game Builders Week ($400)
Session II
June 29-July 3
Step into the digital world as a creator, not just a player! During this exciting week, campers will become “digital architects,” learning the fundamentals of computer programming and game design. Building on the curiosity sparked in our Technology Take-Apart Camp, students will discover how to bring technology to life through coding. By the end of the week, each camper will have designed and programmed their very own interactive computer game – combining creativity, logic, and innovation in one immersive experience.
Instructor: Jason Roder
Mr. Roder holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Wayne State University and brings both technical expertise and a deep connection to Steppingstone School to his work. As a proud Steppingstone and Cranbrook alumnus, he understands firsthand the value of gifted education and is committed to supporting the next generation of learners. Mr. Roder teaches daytime computer programming classes, guiding students from their very first lines of code in Scratch to more advanced concepts in Python. His teaching emphasizes problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking – skills that empower students to become confident, capable young programmers.
Yarnventures: A Journey Through Fiber Arts ($450)
Session III
July 6-10
Campers will explore a colorful variety of yarns and learn the basics of how yarn is made, the differences between natural and synthetic fibers, and how these choices affect their projects. Michelle will guide students through essential stitches and techniques, making the art of crochet and knitting both accessible and exciting – no experience required! Whether students are picking up yarn for the first time or looking to grow their skills, Michelle’s workshops are the perfect place to create wearable accessories, cozy coasters, and a lifelong love for fiber arts.
Instructor: Michelle Belt
Michelle Belt is a multitalented creator and educator who brings a unique blend of artistry, technical skill, and enthusiasm to every camp she teaches. With a lifelong passion for hands-on making – from baking artisan breads to crafting with yarn to designing interior spaces – Michelle loves guiding students as they explore and discover the joy of creating with their own hands. Her background spans amateur baking, fiber arts, and interior architecture. Whether she’s helping campers knead dough, stitch their first granny square, or sketch a dream-room layout, Michelle builds confidence, encourages creativity, and makes every project both fun and meaningful. This summer, Michelle will inspire young makers in all three of her camps, fostering imagination and practical know-how to help students bring their ideas to life.
Blueprints & Beyond: A Design Adventure ($450)
Session IV
July 13-17
Instructor: Michelle Belt (see above)
Dive into a fully hands-on design experience – no computers required! Guided by Michelle, campers will learn the fundamentals of sketching, scale drawing, hand-drafting, and model building as they bring their dream spaces to life. From tiny homes to imaginative hideaways, every project encourages creativity, material exploration, and real-world problem-solving as students design using only their ideas, their tools, and their hands.
Breadology: The Art & Science of Baking ($500)
Session V
July 20-24
Instructor: Michelle Belt (see above)
This summer, campers will embark on a five-day journey into the delicious world of breadmaking! Under Michelle’s guidance, young bakers will explore the science behind rising dough, the history of grains, and the cultural stories baked into breads from around the globe. From sourdough starters to flatbreads and rolls, each day offers a new recipe, hands-on experiments, and tasty discoveries. No experience needed – just curiosity, creativity, and a big appetite for learning (and sampling) fresh, warm bread!
SMART Center for Scientific Research ($500)
Session VI
July 27-31
Instructor: Dr. Morse (see above)
The SMART Center (Steppingstone MAgnetic Resonance Training) gives middle school through college graduate students the unique opportunity to perform research in a university-grade research laboratory, using magnetic resonance instrumentation to create, design, and analyze data from their own scientific research projects. Students who complete this course may return to plan and perform extended research projects and the chance to present their work at the Rocky Mountain Conference for Internationally known scientists in the summer of each year. This is the ultimate STEM experience and is not available anywhere else on this planet!