Let this be the summer of creativity.

At our Meadow Brook summer camps, children are invited to explore, learn and be inspired at the Great Estate.

Meadow Brook Art Camp

Let your child’s imagination soar this summer. In this unique day camp, children will get to experiment with different art forms while exploring the campus and seeing the artistry that sets us apart. Each day, they’ll engage in art projects inspired by our stained glass, photography, textiles, sculpture and more. And at the end of Meadow Brook Art Camp, parents will be invited to see their children’s works displayed in a gallery walk and tour. Camps also include daily outdoor activities, games and more, but campers must bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration includes a T-shirt and sketch book.

Camp dates, prices and a registration link will be available in winter 2025. All camps are limited to 12 students per section. Two age groups (5-7 and 8-11) will be running simultaneously. The activities may be varied or the same, but children will be grouped with those their own age.

Note: Oakland University faculty and staff and Meadow Brook members get 10% off registration. Please reach out to mbyouth@oakland.edu to receive the discount code.

For more information, please contact mbyouth@oakland.edu or call (248) 364-6254

Meadow Brook Writing Camp

Each summer, Meadow Brook Hall opens the estate to aspiring writers of all ages for the Meadow Brook Writing Camps, hosted by the Meadow Brook Writing Project. Each day, students will tour the historic house museum and world-class gardens to nurture, polish and ultimately publish their original works. Published works include both written and digital presentations.

Collaborative teaching teams consist of K-12 writing teachers and Oakland University faculty from the Department of Writing and Rhetoric. All are alumni of Meadow Brook Writing Project’s Summer Institute, an intensive writer’s workshop for master teachers involved in the National Writing Project (NWP). All youth camp teachers are involved in continuing education, including NWP conferences, publications and teacher-training workshops. Teachers are assisted by trained Meadow Brook Hall docents.

Camp dates, prices and a registration link will be available in winter 2025. One scholarship is available each summer for siblings of children battling life-threatening illnesses: The Elsa and Ingrid Scholarship for Young Authors and Artists. To learn more or to apply for the scholarship, please contact us at mbwp@oakland.edu or (248) 370-4151 or reach out to MBWC Camp Director Rebecca Rivard at rivard2@oakland.edu.

Note: There is a four-week cancellation policy for all Meadow Brook summer camps. You must cancel four weeks prior to the first day of camp to receive a full refund.

Oakland University’s highest priority in providing exemplary academic, athletic and social programs for youth is protecting the health, safety and welfare of all participants. See oakland.edu/youth for detailed information.