South Oakland Day Camp
South Oakland Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience in Royal Oak, MI, focusing on outdoor activities and social development for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an Active.com registration page for 'South Oakland Day Camp Summer 2026' in Royal Oak, MI. This page confirms it is a day camp but offers minimal details about the program, staff, or facilities. There is no dedicated camp website linked from this registration page, making it difficult to ascertain specific program offerings, staff qualifications, or safety policies like background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, indicating it is not ACA accredited. Google searches for 'South Oakland Day Camp Royal Oak MI' primarily lead back to Active.com registration pages for various years, and no independent reviews or social media presence were found. The lack of a dedicated website and detailed information is a significant limitation for prospective families.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
South Oakland Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1016 W 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, USA
- Phone: (248) 246-3180
- Cost notes: A one-time Registration Fee of $25 will be charged to anyone registering on or after 11/01/2025. Each week requires a non-refundable, non-transferable pre-paid deposit of $20. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about South Oakland Day Camp
- What ages does South Oakland Day Camp accept?
- South Oakland Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does South Oakland Day Camp cost?
- South Oakland Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. A one-time Registration Fee of $25 will be charged to anyone registering on or after 11/01/2025. Each week requires a non-refundable, non-transferable pre-paid deposit of $20. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are South Oakland Day Camp's hours?
- South Oakland Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does South Oakland Day Camp provide lunch?
- South Oakland Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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