Summer Programs
TCAPS has many exciting summer learning and camp opportunities for children of all ages. All programs (except Summer Adventure Day Camps) are available to children living in the Traverse area region as well as those visiting the area for the summer . Click on the sections below to view more information regarding all summer programs.
Ages 3-12: Summer Adventure Day Camps
2018 Camp Dates & Tuition Information
Summer Adventure Day Camps are available to children ages 3 – 12. Camps are licensed by the State of Michigan to assure safety, health, and quality measures are met. Staff members are certified in CPR/First Aid and have met training and regulation standards. This program is available for TCAPS students only.
2018 Camp Dates
- June 20 – August 16, 2018
- Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- No camp on July 4-5, 2018
2018 Camp Locations
Camp Locations Offering Five Full Days for ages 5-12
- Cherry Knoll Elementary School (1800 Three Mile Rd.)
- Long Lake Elementary School (7600 N. Long Lake Rd.)
- Montessori at Glenn Loomis (1009 Oak St.)
- Willow Hill Elementary School (1250 Hill St.)
These locations offer five full days of camp for the entire nine weeks of summer camp. Cost is $180 ($36/day) each week for a total of $1440 for the summer. Please note that in the event that you are not requiring five days, the cost will remain the same.
Five Full Days for Ages 3-4:
Cherry Knoll, Long Lake and Montessori will also accept 3 & 4 year old children for $200/week for a total of $1600 for the entire nine weeks.
Camp Location with a Fixed, Varied Schedule
- Central Grade School (301 West Seventh St.)
Ages 5-12 - $43/day
Ages 3-4 - $50/day
No field trips will be planned.
No camp the week of July 31 – August 5 due to the Traverse City Film Festival.
Central Grade offers a fixed, varied schedule which means families will pick a schedule that must stay consistent with no changes from week-to-week throughout the summer.
Lunch & Snack Information for All Camps
- Parents will be required to send lunches with their students Monday – Thursday.
- On Fridays, pizza will be provided for all students.
- Two snacks per day will also be provided for all students.
Online Registration
Online registration for TCAPS’ 2018 Summer Adventure Day Camps will begin on Monday, March 19th and will remain open through May 18th or until a site fills to licensing capacity. To register, you will need your PowerSchool Access ID/password. Registration forms will be available via the PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning March 19th. If you do not remember or have not received your PowerSchool Access ID/password yet, please contact your school office prior to March 19th.
Registration Fees
- $30 non-refundable registration fees will be assessed on May 23rd and if not paid by June 8th your spot will be forfeited. All fees should be paid using
e-Fund.
Grades P-12: LEAP Camps
More 2018 Summer Camp Information Coming Soon!
- Drama Kids Summer Camps (Grades 1-10)
Registration Opens March 27, 2018.
Multiple camps offered throughout the summer
Summer Adventure Trips (Ages 10-17) through Crystalaires Adventures
Multiple dates / Multiple trips
Camping, backpacking, biking and sailing
The Young Americans Summer Camp
Grades 3 through College
June 19-23, 2018
Central High School
1150 Milliken Drive
- Youth Learn to Sail (Ages 8-17)
Grades K-6: Camp Invention
Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking. TCAPS will host three Camp Invention camps for students entering grades K-6, June 25 - 29, 2018 from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Students are immersed into fun-filled, exciting activities that connect science, technology, engineering and math through fun hands-on activities. Children will work together to solve real world challenges that prepare them for the 21st Century. Discounts available – register today! To sign up click on the camp links below, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332.
- Courtade Elementary School
1111 Rasho Road
Lead: Courtney Deadman
- Westwoods Elementary School
1500 Fisher Road
Lead: Janelle Jesse-McPherson
- Traverse Heights Elementary School
933 Rose Street
Lead: Kara McConell
Grades 9-12: Summer Academy: Standard & Recovery Classes
Standard Classes and Credit Recovery Options
for Grades 9 – 12
TCAPS Summer Academy is open to all 9th – 12th grade students. No residency is required. Students wishing to enroll in the program need to possess and demonstrate a willingness to achieve by completing a course for the first time or completing a course in which an incomplete, withdraw or failure was received.
Classes Held
- June 28-July 27, 2017 (no classes July 3-4)
- Traverse City Central High School, 1150 Milliken Dr.
- Online courses are available 24/7. Course completion is July 30.
- Highly qualified teachers will be available for support at the Central High School library
Tuition Structure
Tuition balance is to be paid in full before a student may begin the class.
- 1st course – $150
- 2nd course – $150
- 3rd course – $100
- 4th course – $50
Other Information
Non-TCAPS students who are auditing a credit recovery class for credit will need to provide a student assignment report to the Summer Academy Office prior to the start of summer school by faxing to 231.933.3551 or email bowenpa@tcaps.net.
Credit recovery course work will include online assignments, video lectures and assessment through GradPoint. All classes are aligned to State standards. Classes combine the best of highly qualified teachers with the effective use of interactive technology 24/7 at school and at home. The programs provide rich multi-media presentations that engage students in the learning process.
- Students will have the opportunity to receive individualized and/or small group instruction from a certified teacher Mondays through Thursdays.
- Grades for standard course work will be awarded/recommended upon successful completion of course work, at the discretion of the student’s home school.
- Credit recovery option 1 – audit for credit by doing assignments that were not at 78% or missing. Upon successful completion the grade CR for credit is awarded.
- Credit recover option 2 – retake the course based on pre-test results for a letter grade.
Visit the Summer Academy webpage or view the Summer Academy brochure to learn more about the program.
Online Registration is Closed
Basketball
Boys' Camps
- TC West Boys' Basketball Camp
Session I - June 19-23, 2017: Students Entering Grades 3-6
Session II - July 10-14, 2017: Students Entering Grades 7-9
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
Location: West Middle School
Coach: Sanders Frye
Titan Boys' Basketball Camp Registration Flyer
Register Online for Titan Boys' Basketball Camp
- TC Central Boys' Basketball Skills Camp
Dates: July 31-Aug. 3, 2017
Location: East Middle School
-Students Entering Grades 2-4: 9 AM - 11 AM
-Students Entering Grades 5-7: 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM
-Students Entering Grades 8-9: 2 PM - 4:45 PM
Coach: Dan McGee, mcgeeda@tcaps.net, 231.735.1074
Trojan Skills Camp Registration Flyer
Register Online for the Trojan Skills Camp
Girls' Camps
- TC Central Girls' Basketball Skills Camp
Dates: June 19-22, 2017
Session I - 9AM-11AM, Grades 2-5 in fall of 2017
Session 11 - 11:30AM - 1:30AM, Grades 6-8 in fall of 2017
Location: East Middle School
Coach: Greg Farmer, 231.933.8293
TC Central Girls' Basketball Registration Flyer
Register Online for TC Central GBB Camp
- TC West Titan Girl's Basketball Camp
Dates: June 12-15, 2017
Session I - 9 AM - Noon, Grades 3-5 in fall of 2017
Session II - 12:30PM - 3:30PM, Grades 6-8 in fall of 2017
New Location: TC West Middle School
Coach: Adam Warren
TC West Girls Basketball Camp Registration Flyer
Cheerleading
- LEAP Cheer Camp
Grades 3-8: 8 AM - 10 AM
Jerrilynn Pike
Cross-Country Running
- TC Central Boys' Cross Country & Pre-Season Running Camp
Dates: Begins Monday, June 12, 2017
Times: 8AM - 10AM
Location: Sunset Park next to Holiday Inn and Hagerty Center
Coach: John Lober, 231.342.8247
Registration Flyer
- TC Central Girls' Cross-Country Pre-Season Running Camp
Dates: June 12 - August 2017
Grades 6-12
Various locations
Contact coach for details
Lisa Taylor, 231.631.2195 - West End Summer Training
Dates: June 12 - Aug 4, 2017
Grades 9-12, Mon/Wed/Fri 8AM - 9:30AM and Tues/Thur 7:30AM - 9AM
Grades 6-8, Mon/Wed/Fri 8AM - 9:30AM
Location: Meet at the dog park at Grandview Parkway and Division
Coach: Diane Goss, 231.620.1437
West End Summer Training Registration Flyer
Cross-Country Skiing
- XC Ski Dryland Training & Rollerski Camp
Dates: August 1-3, 2017
Location: DH Day Group Campsite
Grades 8-12
Contact Coach K for details
Coach: John Kostrzewa, 231.357.5346
Football
- TC Central Football Camp
Session I
Dates: June 12-14, 2017
Location: Central High School, Day 3 at Thirlby Field
Students Entering Grades 2-6: 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Session II
Dates: July 11-13, 2017
Location: Central High School
Students Entering Grades 7-8: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Coach: Eric Schugars, 231.642.1784
TC Central Football Camp Brochure
TC Central Football Camp Online Registration
- TC Central Varsity Football Unity Camp
- Varsity Team: 9 AM - 7 PM, CHS Field
Coach: Eric Schugars, 231.642.1784 - TC Central JV/Varsity Trojan Team Camp
CHS Football Teams: 9 AM - 12:30 PM, CHS Field
Coach: Eric Schugars, 231.642.1784 - TC West Youth Football Camp - Grades 2-6
Dates: June 8 & 9, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 11AM
Location: Thirlby Field
Coach: Tim Wooer, 231.218.3470
TC West Youth Football Camp Brochure
TC West Youth Football Camp Online Registration
- TC West Middle School Football Camp - Grades 7-8
Dates: July 24-26
Time: 6PM - 8:30 PM
Location: West Middle School
Coach: Tim Wooer, 231.218.3470
TC West Middle School Registration Flyer
- TC West High School Wing-T Team Camp - Grade 9/JV/Varsity
Dates: July 24-26
Time: 8AM - 11:30 AM
Location: West Middle School
Coach: Tim Wooer, 231.218.3470
TC West High School Wing-T TEAM Camp Registration Flyer
Hockey
- TC Central Hockey Skills Development
Squirts, Mite D, PeeWees, Bantams
Varies at Centre Ice
Coaches: Chris Givens / Todd Spaulding, 231.933.7465
More Hockey Camp Information
Soccer
- TC West Titan Soccer Academy
Dates: June 12-15, 2017
Location: TC West Senior High practice soccer field, 5376 N Long Lake Rd
Grades 3-10 (Boys/Girls)
9 AM - 11 AM
Coach: Matt Griesinger
Coach: Chelsey Avery
Titan Soccer Registration Flyer
- TC Central High School Girls' Northern Exposure Team Camp
Dates: July 10-13, 2017
Location: TBD
Students Entering Grades 9-12
Coach: Sarah Melius, 262.758.1227
Softball
- TC West Senior High School Girl's Softball Camp
Dates: June 28 - 30, 2017
Location: TC West Senior High School Softball Fields (5376 N Long Lake Rd.)
Time: 10AM-12:30PM
Grades 1 - 9, entering in fall of 2017
Coach: Juli Tiesworth
TC West Senior High Girls Softball Camp Registration Flyer
Strength and Conditioning
- TC West Titan Summer Strength, Speed and Agility
Dates: Tues/Thurs June 13-29 and July 11-27
Time: 8AM-9:30AM
Grades: 7-12
Strength, Speed & Agility Registration Link
Tennis
- Grand Traverse Tennis Camp
Dates: June 13-July 27, 2017
Location: Central High School
4 Sessions Offered
Ages 3-18
8:30 AM - 10 AM & 10:30 AM - Noon
Coach: Larry Nykerk, 231.218.9608
Grand Traverse Tennis Camp Registration Flyer
Volleyball
- TC Central Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 26-27, 2017
Girls Entering Grades 5-7: 8 AM - Noon
Location: East Middle School
Grades 5-7 Volleyball Online Registration
Date: June 28-30. 2017
Girls Entering Grades 8-10: 8 AM - Noon
Location: East Middle School
Grades 8-10 Volleyball Online Registration
Coach: Kathleen Nance, 918.691.0564
TC Central Volleyball Camp Registration Flyer
- TC West Volleyball Camp
Dates: July 10-13
Grades 4-7: 8 AM - 9:45 AM
Grades 8-10: 10 AM - Noon
Coach: Emily Baumann, 231.360.7771
TC West Volleyball Camp Registration Flyer
Wrestling
- Trojan Summer Weights & Conditioning Program
Grades 9-12: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Coach: Doug Gle, 231.631.3731 - Youth Wrestling Camp
Location: Central High School
Dates: June 2, 2017: 6 PM - 8 PM
Dates: June 3-4, 2017: 10 AM - Noon & 1 PM - 3 PM
All Ages Welcome
Coach: Mike Krause
Youth Wrestling Camp Registration Flyer
Ages 4-18: Sports Camps
Sports camps are offered through both Traverse City Central High School and Traverse City West Senior High School. For more information on camp offerings, please contact the school athletic offices at:
- Traverse City Central High School - 231.933.8207
- Traverse City West Senior High School - 231.933.7780