Let this be the summer of creativity.
At Meadow Brook summer events, children are invited to explore, learn and be inspired at the Great Estate.
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Meadow Brook Youth Events
Let your child’s imagination soar this summer. Meadow Brook Hall is a remarkable place to learn and grow. With our extensive gardens, unique art and architecture and rich history, it’s the perfect setting for special youth events.
All-new summer youth events will be available in summer 2026. Check back this spring for all the details!
For more information, please contact mbyouth@oakland.edu or call (248) 364-6252.
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.
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 (248) 370-4151 or reach out to MBWC Camp Director Rebecca Rivard at rivard2@oakland.edu.
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2026 Meadow Brook Writing Camp Dates:
July 6-10 (Full Day) K-2, 3-5, 6-8
July 13-17 (Full Day) K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
July 20-24 (Full Day) K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
July 27-31 (Full Day) K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Camp Pricing: $475 per child
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.
