Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center Day Camp

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center - Summer Day Camp

Due to Covid-19 All Washtenaw County Summer Day Camps are Cancelled for 2020.

General Information

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center Day Camp is an annual program that began in the mid-1980’s and is held each summer for seven weeks at the Recreation Center/County Farm Park The program includes arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming (3 days in pool and 1 day each at the Rolling Hills Water Park and Independence Lake), nature programs, and special events.

Register early as this is a very popular program. The camp is based out of the east gym of the recreation center, with many activities held at the pavilion located behind the center. Campers are broken up into three groups of twenty, based on age.

Eligibility for Program

  • Children ages 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten)

Forms & Applications

Here you can find the registration form (PDF) or the camp flyer (PDF). If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, print out our application (PDF) and send it in/bring it in to the Recreation Center.  Authorization for the Administration of Medicine by Camp Personnel form  must be filled out by your child’s physician in order to give prescription medication at camp.

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Hours & Rates

* $10 discount for annual pass holders
Hours Rates
Camp: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $220 per week*
Drop off: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Included
Pick up: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Included

How to Register

Registration will begin in person and online on March 1. Space is limited each week so register soon!

  1. Online
    1. Select "Day Camp" and then "Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center" to choose which weeks to register for
  2. Fax a registration form and payment information to the MLMRC at 734-971-2094
  3. Register in person at:
    Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
    2960 Washtenaw at Platt
  4. Mail a registration form and payment to:
    Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
    P.O. Box 8645
    Ann Arbor, MI 48107