Registration is now open for Ann Arbor's Blaze & Blue, a free four-day program for girls ages 15-18 in June.

The Ann Arbor nonprofit will offer reuse-based summer camps for the first time since 2019 in its new Education Studio.

Teens can get a hands-on experience with the art of filmmaking this summer in Ann Arbor.

Students will be mentored throughout the summer on how to transform their ideas into solutions at the EMU camp.

Getting our teenagers to talk about their feelings is difficult, especially if they’re struggling. But checking in on our children’s mental health is vital, and if they won’t talk to us, then where can they go where they might feel comfortable sharing?

As the school year comes to a close the Motown Museum (2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit) has announced several free summer programs for children to participate in.

Concerns about COVID-19 cases have had many parents rethink sending their kids to camp during the pandemic. This time around, those feelings appear to be changing.

Believe it or not, it’s already time to start planning for summer camps for the kids. So, how do you choose one that’s the right fit for the child in your life? We spoke to the experts at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit for some helpful guidelines.

Girls around Tree Town can join the Ann Arbor Fire and Police departments this summer for the new Blaze & Blue summer camp.

Hourly pay ranges from $15-$23 depending on the position.

The Math Corps summer camp at Wayne State University is looking to recruit Detroit students and help them improve their math skills for free.

Registration is now open for the 2022 Unity in Learning camps that will span across June, July and August.

The summer program will offer several sessions, a mini-camp and a family camp throughout June, July and August.

The Y has kicked off its summer food distribution program for youth in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Children’s camps in multiple states have all experienced COVID outbreaks.

From summer camp to a four-day tournament, learn about esports opportunities happening this summer at EMU.

Parents are encouraged to enjoy their newfound freedom and find a good distraction.

Sign up for various sports and day camps this summer at CUAA.

Sign up for various sports and day camps this summer at CUAA.

You can now sign up your K-8th-grader for virtual summer camp at U-M's Museum of Natural History.

Wondering how you can help your young dancer, actor, or singer excel?

Leslie Science & Nature Center is hiring Unity in Learning summer camp educators to work with youth ages 4-13 from June to September.

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation has posted several new summer job listings.

Now is the time to start thinking about summer plans for the kids in your life. YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has options for kids that can help make their summer magical. She also said that if you sign up for day camp now, they’ll waive the $25 registration fee, as well as saving $20 per week. Summer camp is more important now than ever, and the YMCA staff hopes getting back outside will give kids the chance to engage with their peers again. Summer camp programs will get back outside and give them the chance to go swimming, do archery and keep constantly engaged.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, the city of Ann Arbor will open registration for summer day camps at Argo and Gallup canoe liveries, Buhr Park Pool and Huron Hills Golf Course. Camps will begin in June and are hosted by Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. Argo River CampTeenage community members can spend the day exploring parts of the Huron River. Huron Hills Golf CourseYoung golfers from age 8 to 15-years-old can take part in two-week junior golf camps at the Huron Hills Golf Course. Camp hours: Monday-Thursday, 8-10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.Camp fees: $160 per two-week sessionHuron Hills Golf Course 3465 E. Huron River Dr.

Medical specialty camp for children with serious health challenges North Star Reach will host a Drive-Thru Halloween Glow & Lights Show this season. The drive through the camp will feature spook-tacular illuminated displays, a wooded wonderland and singing jack-o'-lanterns. Tickets are $25 per car and all proceeds benefit North Star Reach, which provides a free summer camp experience for families with children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. (©John Baird 2020 | North Star Reach)Dates and times:Friday, Oct. 23rd | 7 p.m.–9 p.m.Friday, Oct. 30th | 7 p.m.–9 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 31st | 7 p.m.–9 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 1st | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. North Star Reach is at 1200 University Camp Drive in Pinckney.

CINCINNATI, Ohio Are the Detroit Tigers offering a glimpse of their full Opening Day lineup today during their first exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds? LATEST: Daniel Norris cleared to rejoin Detroit Tigers after positive COVID-19 testAll nine of the teams presumed everyday starters are in the lineup for Tuesday nights game. Heres how the lineup breaks down:Niko Goodrum, SS Jonathan Schoop, 2B Miguel Cabrera, DH C.J. 2 and Cron at cleanup puts the teams two best hitters in the two most important lineup slots. The four new additions -- Schoop, Cron, Maybin and Romine -- give the Tigers much more power and depth throughout the lineup.

DETROIT Pitcher Daniel Norris has been cleared to rejoin the Detroit Tigers after he missed most of summer workouts due to a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test. READ: How will Tigers fill final rotation spots after Jordan Zimmermann injury? The 27-year-old left-hander revealed his positive COVID-19 test July 10 after he was absent from the teams workouts at Comerica Park. Norris was cleared to rejoin the 60-man player pool Tuesday, but the Tigers announced he would participate in a workout at Comerica Park. Daniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers works up a baseball during the third inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on August 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT When spring training resumed at the start of July, the Detroit Tigers had their starting rotation set in stone. Nobody wanted to see Zimmermann suffer another injury, but his time in Detroit has been a disaster any way you slice it. Split Fulmer and AlexanderProposed rotation: Boyd, Turnbull, Fulmer, Alexander, NovaThe option that seems most likely is the Tigers simply split up Fulmer and Alexander. Beau Burrows #37 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 6, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 6, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have offered live streams of their intrasquad games for about a week now, and while the rules are loose and the results come with an asterisk, its blatantly obvious this team is much better than a year ago. READ: Predicting the full Tigers 30-man roster one week before the season beginsBack in February, I predicted that the Tigers could be 15-20 games better than their 47-114 record this season. After watching the Tigers intrasquad games from Saturday through Thursday (five games total), here are five positive observations. Cron of a home run during the Detroit Tigers' intrasquad game July 13, 2020, at Comerica Park. Cron #26 (L) of the Detroit Tigers is greeted at home plate by teammate Jonathan Schoop #8 after he hit a home run during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 11, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT Make no mistake about it: The Detroit Tigers drafted Riley Greene because of his skills at the plate. The Tigers drafted Greene No. 5 overall in 2019 because he projects to be an elite hitter, but during Mondays intrasquad game, it was his glove that stole the show. Greene drifted back to his right, timed his jump perfectly and snatched the ball before it could land in the bullpen. It looks like the Tigers have a future star waiting in the wing whenever Greene rises to the MLB level.

DETROIT Ace Matt Boyd squared off against elite prospect Casey Mize on Thursday at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers held their second intrasquad game. pic.twitter.com/pcwNqRf07L Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 8, 2020Pitching was the story of the second game, as the teams best MLB arm took the mound against MLBs No. Boyd looked much sharper in his second inning of work, retiring Schwindel and Greiner before a two-out single from Willi Castro. Since he got through six batters on just 16 pitches, the Tigers had Mize face Bonifacio to get some extra work. Mize finished the game with 23 pitches and three strikeouts in two perfect innings, spanning seven outs.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Wild Swan Theater, an Ann Arbor nonprofit that aims to make theater more accessible, will be hosting two virtual summer camp programs for kids in Camp DoYaWanna Online. Kids age 8-10 are invited to participate in the Playmakers camp while kids age 11-13 can join in the Storymakers program. Both camps will feature a daily Zoom meeting with Wild Swan teacher and Co-Artistic Director, Sandy Ryder. As the camp is 100% virtual, both programs at Camp DoYaWanna Online are open to kids anywhere in the world. You can find more information and details on how to register at Wild Swan Theaters website, here.

Summer camp might not be an option this year, but YouTube has created a free #CampYouTube, so as to re-create common camp experiences through YouTube videos. These include arts and crafts, sports, writing workshops, photography tutorials, mental health exercises, exploring the outdoors and SO much more — seriously, there are about 1,200 videos in total. Any interest in learning how to make a ping pong ball float? Plus, YouTube uses resources for its videos from partners like the BBC, Imagination Library, Code.org, Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Google Arts and Culture, National Geographic Society, Sesame Street and others. “These resources are not meant to replace homework assigned by teachers, but meant to complement that work,” YouTube states on its camp website.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Starting July 13, young children can participate in Ann Arbors Safety Town virtual week-long summer camps. Visit the registration website for more information or to register for a virtual Safety Town camp. Safety Town camps are typically held for eight weeks every summer at Dicken Elementary School. The Ann Arbor Safety Town program began in 1979 to educate kindergarteners and has evolved over the past 40 years. The program is overseen by the Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education and Recreation Department and works in partnership with the Ann Arbor police and fire departments.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in downtown Ann Arbor has launched a new program to make sure that children in the area are engaging with science while at home. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center members will only pay $35. As of now, four different Camp-at-Home sessions have been announced:AAHOM is offering optional add-ons for purchase along with the Camp-at-Home experiences. Currently, there are STEM starter kits available for $45 and art starter kits available for $35. Learn more about the Camp-at-Home sessions and starter kits here.

DETROIT On Sundays segment of Tech Time North Star Reach campers and parents are talking about ways to stay calm and relaxed during the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the segment in the video player above. Previous coverage on North Star Reach campers:

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA has expanded its in-person and virtual summer day camps for kids ages 5-16. Starting the week of July 6, in-person, full-day camps will be held in locations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Pinckney. Virtual day camps will begin the week of June 15. In-person camps include:Camp Birkett - 9141 Dexter-Townhall Road, PinckneyThe full-day camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the shores of Silver Lake. The camp location will be moved to the Ann Arbor YMCA from Aug. 24-28.

ANN ARBOR While the Ann Arbor YMCA has had to reimagine its 2020 summer camp season due to the ongoing health crisis, it has announced it will be offering virtual and in-person programming this season. In-person camps will take place at locations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Pinckney. According to the Y, registration for in-person programming is limited to essential workers. The camp location will be moved to the Ann Arbor YMCA from Aug. 24-28. Campers can take part in optional virtual programming guided by YMCA Day Camp staff.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor Art Center has announced the cancellation of its in-person summer programming due to federal and state guidelines surrounding the coronavirus. In lieu of in-person art camps, the Art Center has launched ArtBox: Summer Camp Edition. ArtBox Summer Camp Edition flyer. (Ann Arbor Art Center)Registration is now open for the 3-day virtual art camp sessions. On June 3, the next five Camp Edition ArtBoxes and their corresponding virtual camp sessions will be posted on the Art Centers website.

Summer is right around the corner and this is the time when parents are looking for the perfect camp for their kids to attend. With the pandemic, many of those options are not available this year, but there is a way for kids to still have a good camp experience. Smart Buddies Camp Box offers a way for kids to play games, connect with other campers and enjoy a fun time from home. Sharmi Albrecht, CEO of Smart Buddies Virtual Camp in a Box, spoke to Tati Amare about how the experience works. Watch the video above to learn how to enroll your kids in Smart Buddies Virtual Camp.

DEARBORN, Mich. The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn announced Friday that it will remain closed through June 28 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. MORE: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres where we stand as of Saturday morningIn addition to the museum closure the institutions 2020 Summer Camps are also canceled. Officials say a new task force has been established to develop a phased reopening plan for the museum that focuses on protecting public health and safety. The museum has been closed since March and announced employee lay offs in April. Visit the museums website here for more information regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.