With the choice and variety of summer camps near Plymouth and Canton in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.

Plymouth/Canton

Location: Plymouth
Name: Camp Mirage
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies on the type of camp chosen
Where: 39500 Five Mile Road
When: All summer long
Deadline for registration: None
Details: 18 new camps were added to Camp Mirage for a grand total of 32. Besides CSI, Harry Potter and Lego-themed camps, there are field trip camps and camps for younger kids as well.
For more information call: 734-420-4655

Location: Canton
Name: Schoolhouse Montessori Academy 
Type of camp: General variety/Montessori 
Cost: Varies depending on number of weeks and age of child 
Where: 1669 South Haggerty Road
When: Mid-June through August 
Deadline for registration: Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
Details: For children ages six weeks - nine years. Families can enroll for a minimum of 3 or maximum of 10 weeks of summer camp. 
For more information call: 734-405-2345

Northville/Novi

Name: Maybury Riding Stable
Location: Northville
Type of camp: Horse riding
Cost: $260
Where: 20303 Beck Road
When: June through August, Tuesdays through Fridays
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: Maybury offers a camp from 9 a.m. to noon four days a week, promising to teach something new about horses each day. There is a pre-registration fee of $50.
For more information call: 248-347-1088

Name: Camp Lakeshore Adventure Camps
Location: Novi
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $165 a week for residents, $191 for non-residents
Where: 601 South Lake Drive
When: Weekly sessions in August
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 6 to 12 year olds. Each week features a unique theme and field trip, with swimming, nature, science experiments and more in store for the campers.
For more information call: 248-735-5613

Farmington Hills/Farmington, Livonia

Location: Livonia
Name: Hearts, Hands and Voices
Type of camp: Musical/art/religious
Cost: $85 ($75 per participant if registered before June 15)
Where: Two locations: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia. Second location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms.
When: Aug. 6-9 at the Grosse Pointe Farms location and Aug. 13-16 at the Livonia location
Deadline for registration: A week before camp starts
Details: This worship and music camp welcomes people of all faith backgrounds grades 2-7. The kids will have a chance to lead worship, create liturgical art and drama and play with drums.
For more information call: 248-497-1451

Location: Farmington Hills
Name: Farmington Family YMCA
Type of camp: Sports
Cost: $180 for members, $240 for non-members
Where: 28100 Farmington Road
When: Weekly sessions from June 25-Aug. 24
Deadline for registration: Registration is available throughout the summer.
Details: Sports include soccer, golf, basketball, football, cheerleading and bowling.
For more information call: 248-553-4020

Location: Farmington Hills 
Name: Schoolhouse Montessori Academy 
Type of camp: General variety/Montessori 
Cost: Varies depending on number of weeks and age of child 
Where: 29230 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 
When: Mid-June through August 
Deadline for registration: Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
Details: For children ages six weeks - nine years. Families can enroll for a minimum of 3 or maximum of 10 weeks of summer camp. 
For more information call: 248-539-3378

Ann Arbor

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: Rocks and Robots Camp
Type of camp: Outdoor activities and science
Cost: From $239 for half day sessions up to $579 for full day sessions.
Where: Honey Creek Community School, 1735 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor
When: Varies, different one week sessions throughout summer, starting June 20
Deadline for registration: None, but sessions are filling up quick.
Details: This unique camp combines working with and building robots with rock climbing and other physical outdoor activities. Ages accepted range from 6 to 15. 
For more information call: 734-645-0211

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: iD Tech Camps
Type of camp: Technology, computers
Cost: Varies between day and overnight camps
Where: University of Michigan
When: Varies, different sessions throughout the summer
Deadline for registration: Registration available until camps are full.
Details: iD Tech Camps is a national program offering a wide variety of computer and technology-related camps, ranging from game design to film production. The University of Michigan location features both day and overnight camps.
For more information call: 408-871-2227

Dearborn

Location: Dearborn
Name: Young Naturalists Program
Type of camp: Nature
Cost: No charge
Where: University of Michigan-Dearborn, at the corner of Fair Lane Drive and Monteith Blvd.
When: June and July
Deadline for registration: TBD
Details: The first session is offered to 7 to 9-year-olds and the second session is open to 10 to 11-year-olds. Children will explore plants and animals in their natural habitats. 
For more information call: 313-583-6371

Location: Dearborn Heights
Name: Salvation Army of Dearborn Heights
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: TBD
Where: 27600 W. Warren
When: June through August
Deadline for registration: June 17
Details: Kids aged 6 to 14 can participate in arts and crafts, music and drama, Bible studies, field trips and more.
For more information call: 313-563-4457

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