Camps
Check out upcoming camp opportunities from Howell Recreation!
Day Camps
Kids Night Out (K-5th Grade)
Session 1: Saturday, February 7th - 5:30pm-10:00pm
Session 2: Saturday, May 23rd - 5:30pm-10:00pm (registration Opens April 15th)
Looking for a fun night out but not sure what to do with the kids? Sign up for a kids night out and drop the kids off at the Hive Youth & Teen Center for a night of pizza, movies, games, and more!
*Child Information Sheet (attached with receipt) must be filled out for each child unless they attended our 2026 Hive Five Summer or Winter Day Camps.
Deadline to register is January 31st (February Session) and May 16th (May Session).
Cost is per session: $40 (Resident) | $60 (Non-Resident)
Site: The Hive Youth & Teen Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Schools Out Camps (K-5th Grade)
Session 1: Friday, February 13th - 7:30am-5:30pm
Session 2: Monday, February 16th - 7:30am-5:30pm
No school? No problem. School’s Out Camp is a full day of fun, movement, and creativity for days when school is not in session. This one-day camp is open to current Kindergarten–5th grade participants and offers a safe, engaging place to spend the day.
Campers will enjoy a mix of structured activities and free play, including:
Gym games and group challenges
Arts & crafts projects
Indoor and outdoor play (weather permitting)
Team games and cooperative activities
Time to run, move, and burn off energy
Campers should bring a lunch, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes.
Deadline to register is February 6th.
Cost is per session: $40 (Resident) | $65 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Hive Five Spring Break Camp (K-5th Grade)
Monday-Friday, March 30th-April 3rd - 7:30am-5:30pm
The Hive Five Spring Break Camp Program is a 1 week program.
The Camp runs Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Camp days consist of crafts, games, and activities that will have your camper tired at the end of the day! Registration can be done in person, over the phone (517-546-0693) or online. For any questions please reach out to the camp director at: ktroshak@howellrecreation.org.
Deadline to register is March 20th.
Cost: $200 (Resident) | $250 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Hive Five Summer Camp (K-5th Grade)
Session 1: June 1st-July 3rd - 7:30am-5:30pm
Session 2: July 6th-August 7th - 7:30am-5:30pm
The Hive Five Summer Day Camp Program is a 10 week program broken down into 2 summer sessions (Session 1 & Session 2). The Camp runs Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Camp days consist of themes, crafts, physical and educational activities, field trips, or assemblies. Registration must be done in person. There is a 50% non-refundable non-transferable deposit per child per session due at registration. The deposit does go towards your overall balance. For any questions please reach out to the camp director at ktroshak@howellrecreation.org
Cost (per session): $875 (Resident) | $1,125 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Registration Opens Feb 4th and must be done in-person at the Oceola Community Center! Spots fill up fast so be sure to sign up early to reserve a spot for your camper!
Sports Camps
Start Smart Basketball (Kids Ages 3-5 and Their Caregivers)
Tuesdays, February 3rd-March 10th - 6:30pm-7:20pm
Start Smart Basketball teaches children the basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents skills in dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching, shooting and running/agility without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Held once a week for 6 weeks, and each week the exercises become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement.
Deadline to register is January 30th.
Cost: $55 (Resident) | $80 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Spring Break Sports Camp
Monday-Thursday, March 30th-April 2nd - 9:30am-12:00pm
Join Howell Recreation and Sport Manager, Nikki and Sport Supervisor, Madison, for an exciting experience! These camps are designed for kids ages 8-12 who are eager to learn new skills and have FUN! Each day, we’ll focus on a different sport, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. There will be fun drills and activities where participants will have the chance to show off their moves while making new friends. Don't miss out on this action-packed camp where fun and learning go hand in hand!
Week Schedule:
Monday, March 30th - Basketball
Tuesday, March 31st - Soccer
Wednesday, April 1st - Volleyball
Thursday, April 2nd - Pickleball and Pizza!
Each day your athlete will check-in in the fieldhouse (1661 N. Latson Rd). As a group, we will warm up and then focus close to an hour and a half on skill set drills and group activities, the last hour will be set for game play. On Thursday, April 2nd we will wrap up early with a pizza party compliments of Hungry Howie’s Hartland. Athletes are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle and some snacks/a small lunch if needed. If the weather and conditions allows it, we may go outside to the play structure or soccer fields.
Deadline to register is March 25th.
Cost is per session: $40 (Resident) | $65 (Non-Resident)
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Start Smart Golf (Kids Ages 5-7 and Their Caregivers)
Tuesdays, April 14th-May 19th - 6:15pm-7:15pm
Thursdays, April 16th-May 21st - 6:15pm-7:15pm
Start Smart Golf is a parent/child program designed for participants and a parent or guardian to take part in together. The program introduces young players to the basic motor skills and fundamentals of golf in a fun, supportive, and low-pressure environment.
Each session focuses on:
Grip and swing fundamentals
Putting and short-range shots
Hand-eye coordination
Balance, movement, and overall body control
Classes are held once a week for six weeks, with activities becoming gradually more challenging as skills and confidence grow. There is no competition or game pressure, allowing families to focus on learning, movement, and quality time together.
Deadline to register is April 3rd.
Cost: $65 (Resident) | $95 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.