You’re giving them an experience that may have many life-long, positive benefits. You are giving them the opportunity to grow and develop skills and character traits that are often hard to develop in the comforts of home.
HYPESummer Discovery
To register, choose your location below!
About
Summer Discovery Program
A Summer Adventure Academy for Grades 1–10
The Summer Discovery Program is an exciting 5-week summer enrichment experience designed to keep students learning, active, and engaged all summer long. This FREE program is open to children entering Grades 1–10 and is offered at 10 convenient locations across the region. Healthy meals are provided daily, including breakfast and lunch.
Our Summer Adventure Academy blends academic enrichment with hands-on experiences, giving students the opportunity to grow academically, explore new interests, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Academic Enrichment
Students participate in 3 hours of daily academic instruction, focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Lessons are interactive, engaging, and designed to reinforce core skills while preventing summer learning loss.
Enrichment & Adventure Activities
In addition to academics, students enjoy a wide variety of indoor and outdoor enrichment activities, including:
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Robotics & STEAM
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Athletics & sports games
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Camps and team-building activities
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Weight training & fitness
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Career development
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Yoga & Zumba for kids
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Art classes
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Gymnastics
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And so much more!
Each day is designed to feel like an adventure—encouraging creativity, movement, collaboration, and confidence.
Program Locations
The Summer Discovery Program will be hosted at the following 10 locations:
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HYPE Dearborn Heights
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Riverside Middle School (Crestwood Schools / Dearborn Heights)
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Wise Academy (Dearborn Heights)
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Garden City Public Schools
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MAYA School (Dearborn)
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Allendale Elementary (MelNAP / Melvindale)
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Melvindale High School (MelNAP / Allen Park)
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Wayne Memorial High School (Wayne-Westland Schools / Wayne)
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John Glenn High School (Wayne-Westland Schools / Westland)
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HYPE Wayne (Wayne)
Program Highlights
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Grades: Incoming 1–10
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Length: 5 weeks
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Daily Schedule: 3 hours of academics plus enrichment activities
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Cost: FREE
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Meals: Breakfast & lunch provided daily
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Activities: Indoor & outdoor
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Environment: Safe, engaging, and fun
Enrollment Information
Enrollment opens March 1, 2026.
Enrollment details and registration links will be posted after March 1, 2026.
Space is limited at each site, so families are encouraged to check back and register early once enrollment information becomes available.
The Summer Discovery Program is more than a summer program—it’s a place where learning meets adventure, friendships grow, and students discover what’s possible.
interested in camp hype 2026?
Fill our the inquiry form below and we will reach out to you when camp registration opens!
Why is summer camp important for kids?
You’re giving them an experience that may have many life-long, positive benefits. You are giving them the opportunity to grow and develop skills and character traits that are often hard to develop in the comforts of home.
Details
- Who: Co-ed ages 5-12 (must be 5 by June 10, 2024)
- When: June 16 – August 15, 2025
- Days: Monday – Friday (9 Weeks – weekly themed)
- Time*: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Weekly Fee: $200/member | $225/non-member
- Daily Fee: $40/member | $45/non-member
- * Before/After Camp Child: Care 8 am – 9am | 5 pm – 6pm Child Care Fee: $5.00 per hour
Registration Options
- All 9 Weeks: You may sign up for all 9 weeks in advance.
- Weekly or Daily Sign Up: To guarantee your spot for individually selected summer camp weeks, payment must be made upfront for each week. You can pay in full using a credit card or check. Registration and payment must be done, no later than, the Friday before the start of the chosen camp week. Camp weeks are subject to availability.
- 313-436-0043
- 23302 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
How will Camp HYPE staff communicate with me?
We encourage and appreciate open communication with parents. Should you have any concerns, please discuss them with the Lead Counselor or Camp Director. We will send out reminders for field trips and water days through email. We also have voicemail in which you can leave a message regarding camp. A staff member will return your call as soon as possible. The Camp HYPE number is (313) 436-0043 Ext. 125.
What if my camper is going to be late or not attending camp?
If you know in advance that your camper will be late or not be attending camp, please inform us the day
before. If you are not aware of your camper being late or absent until that day, please call Camp HYPE at:
(313) 436-0043.This is very important because we may be holding up activities based on the assumption that your camper will be at camp.
What should I do if I am picking up my camper early from camp?
Please let camp staff know and call HYPE to notify us 20-30 minutes prior to your arrival. This way we can have your camper ready and waiting for you. We reserve the right to ask for the ID of anyone picking up a child from camp.
What do I do if a person other than me needs to pick up my camper?
Please list all persons over the age 18 eligible to pick up your camper on the Child Information Form.
We will not release campers to anyone who is not on the Child Information Form or who is not 18 years of age.
What if my camper is ill?
As a health standard, courtesy to other campers and staff, and for the well-being of your camper, ill
campers (runny noses, fever, etc.) should not attend Camp HYPE. A parent/guardian will be notified if your camper displays any symptoms of illness. * Refer to attendance on page 3 of packet.
Will my camper be watching movies?
Any movie shown will be rated G or PG only.
How do we split campers into groups?
We create groups according to age. Group A will be our youngest group, ages 5-6. Group B will be our
middle group, ages 7-9. Group C is the oldest group, ages 10-12. There may be some activities throughout the summer where all groups will participate at the same time, but for the most part, the groups will be separated from each other with their own activities and curriculum to follow.
Where does my camper put his/her belongings during camp?
In the morning, the campers place their belongings in a designated bin or tub at the entrance of HYPE. The campers then place their lunches into tubs according to their group. These tubs are brought out to the tables at lunch time. At the end of the day, the bins and lunch tubs will be brought back to the entrance of HYPE during check out time.
The Mission of HYPE Athletics Community is to create and strengthen infrastructures that support the positive development of Wayne County youth through athletic participation and competition, educational tutoring and literacy development, and social awareness including mentoring, counseling, life skills training and substance abuse education and prevention.
Quick Links
Our Locations
Contact Info
- (313) 436-0043
- info@hypeathletics.org
- 23302 W. Warren Ave. Dearborn Heights MI
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