Varsity Day Camp has been privately owned and operated since 1950. The camp is located about 18 miles from Ann Arbor in Hamburg Township, Livingston County. Camp Activities are conducted on a 40-acre site located 1/2 mile south of M-36 on Cordey Lake Road on the west shore of Cordey Lake.

Read more about how much fun campers have had at Varsity Day Camp on our Camper Memories page!

Rates and Polices

Tuition
The camp tuition fee includes lunch, insurance, arts & crafts supplies, all activities and instruction. Campers may register for any combination of days.

Tuition rate:
$45.00 per camper per day, or $225.00/camper/week

To secure your child's place, at the end of the registration process, you will be invoiced for a one-time, per-family, per year $25 administration fee plus the first week's tuition.

By June 1st, 50% of the remaining balance for the summer must be paid. Thereafter, each successive week's tuition must be paid no later than the Thursday prior to the Monday's attendance. Your child may not attend camp on days unpaid for.

We do welcome registrations for the following day. However, registration must be completed and paid for by 9 PM the night before the next days attendance. Children may not attend without the days being paid for by 9 PM the night before.

Questions about accounts, please contact johnw@varsitydaycamp.com

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations must be made a minimum of seven (7) days prior to attendance to receive a refund. Parents must contact johnw@varsitydaycamp.com to make changes or cancellations. Under certain situations and subject to availabilty, we will reschedule for you and apply your funds.

Extended Care

DROP OFF for BEFORE CARE
BEGINS at 7:00 am
ENDS at 8:20 am

BEGINNING at 8:21 am
Cars will be HELD BACK in the line for drop off with the regular day campers.

DROP OFF for the regular camp day
BEGINS AT 8:45 am

PICK UP for AFTER CARE
BEGINS at 4:20 pm
ENDS at 6:00 pm
Pick-ups must be made by 6 pm or a late fee will be applied

Please note:
"Before Care" and "After Care" charges are $8 per child, per session.

"After Care" participants should arrive with an after-camp snack.

All Sign-In/Sign-Out will take place at Zone #3.

Orientation

Review the Orientation Guide here.

If you have a new camper that you have registered after the camp season has begun, you can schedule a tour by calling the Camp building at 734-878-3515 and setting up an appointment time. You will get a tour of Camp and the new camper will receive their camp bag!

Camper Age Ranges

To attend, campers must fall within these age ranges:

• Six (6) years old before August 1st
• Twelve (12) years old must still be 12 on June 15th.

Camp Clothing, Equipment, and Supplies

New campers are provided with a camp bag for their swimsuit, towel and personal items that they bring to camp each day.

Play clothes and footwear appropriate for the weather and camp activities should be worn. Camp T-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase.

Please do not send baseball bats, balls, landing nets, lacrosse sticks, etc., as all supplies and equipment are provided by the camp.

Please label all camper clothing, towels, etc. to assure their return each day.

Our camp store is open every day during the camp season! Parents are welcome to park and come inside the Camp building to shop for t-shirts, hoodies, full zip sweatshirts, caps, long sleeve T's, and more.

Health and Safety

Varsity is licensed by and complies with the rules governing camps set forth by the State of Michigan Office of Children & Adult Licensing under the Department of Human Services and the Livingston County Health Department. Every effort is made to assure the health and safety of campers.

Lunch
The noon meal is provided. Please check the calendar to see the menu for the current week. Camp staff prepare/make Mrs. Whiz’s famous recipes and serve lunches that are known for their quality, nutritional value and popularity. Please list dietary restrictions, if any, on the Camper Medical Form.

Insurance
Campers are covered by an excess Medical/Accident insurance plan that is included in the tuition fee.