Independence Lake County Park Day Camp aims to provide your child with an enjoyably unique experience they will remember for years to come. Nine, one-week sessions are available and limited to 30 campers each week. All Summer day camps operated by the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission are licensed by the state of Michigan!

Please utilize the Parent Handbook linked on this page to see all policies and information for day camp.

Camp Policies

Covid-19:

Campers will be subject to Health Screening questions and temperature check upon arrival. Campers need to come to camp with a mask, follow cleaning and hygiene procedures and be prepared to spend most of the day outside. Day Camp will be utilizing the playground, Spray park, swim area/beach, concessions and  restroom facilities that are also open to the public. Park Naturalists will be presenting and running activities to campers throughout the session(s).

Cancellations: 

• All Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the Park Manager or Supervisor
• 30 days or more prior to the start of camp a 90% refund will be issued 
• 29 days through 7 days prior to the start of camp a 50% refund will be issued
• 6 days through 1 day prior to the start of camp a 20% refund will be issued
• No refunds will be issued the week of camp without a physician's note for illness or injury

Transfers: 

• All transfer requests must be submitted in writing to the Park Supervisor, Coordinator or Superintendent
• Transfers will only be processed is space allows
• All week transfers at the same camp will incur a $10 fee per week, per child
• Registration transfers between locations (Independence Lake County Park, Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, and Rolling Hills County Park) will also incur a $10 fee per week, per child
• Transfers are not permitted after the week of camp has begun

Zero Tolerance:

WCPARC Camps have a zero-tolerance policy towards physical violence of any nature. Incidents involving any type of violent act will result in a meeting with camp administration, and disciplinary suspension, possibly including an expulsion from camp.  I understand that my child will be expected to comply with the established guidelines for camp, which require children to refrain from using any foul language, hitting, biting, and or using threats, etc.