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Bloom & Belong Art and Nature Summer Camp


Summer Camps -
Summer 2026

 

Bloom & Belong Summer Camp

For TCAPS Students Entering 2nd–5th Grade (Fall 2026)

Bloom & Belong is an outdoor summer camp focused on art, nature, creativity, STEM learning, movement, and social-emotional growth. Campers will explore the outdoors through games, hands-on activities, creative projects, and weekly themed adventures.

Camp is led by Ava Tiesworth, LLMSW, and assistant counselor Addie Nicolaou, both TCAPS graduates with experience working with children in educational and summer settings.

All weeks include:

  • Nature exploration
  • Art projects
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Outdoor games and activities
  • Teamwork and creativity

Weekly Themes

Week Theme Dates Location
1 Get Active! June 15–19 Traverse Heights
2 What’s the Weather? June 22–26 Traverse Heights
3 Forest Explorers June 29–July 3 Traverse Heights
No Camp July 6–10
4 Fairies and Fun! July 13–17 Westwoods
5 Bugs, Birds, & Small Creatures July 20–24 Westwoods
6 Build It and Solve It July 27–31 Westwoods
7 Gardens and Growing Things August 3–7 Silver Lake
8 Water Fun! August 10–14 Silver Lake
9 Color Week August 17–21 Silver Lake

Sample Camp Activities

  • Team sports and movement games
  • Weather experiments and nature walks
  • Fairy houses and outdoor building projects
  • STEM challenges and problem-solving activities
  • Gardening and Great Lakes exploration
  • Animal and bug discovery
  • Painting, camouflage, and color-themed art

Camp Schedule

Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 AM Camp takes place primarily outdoors. Indoor spaces will be used for lunch, water breaks, and severe weather.

A minimum of 15 campers is required for each week to run.


Registration Fees

Camper Type Weekly Cost
TCAPS Student $250
Non-TCAPS Student $300

Limited scholarships are available for qualifying TCAPS students. Please contact Ava Tiesworth for additional information.

  • Reduced Lunch Rate: $150/week
  • Free Lunch Rate: $50/week

Space is limited to 20 campers per week.


Registration Deadlines

  • Week 1 closes June 1
  • Weeks 2–9 close two weeks before camp begins or when full

What to Bring

  • Sack lunch
  • Water bottle
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Layered clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Beach towel or blanket

Optional:

  • Bug spray

A snack will be provided daily.


Questions?

Contact Ava Tiesworth
ava.c.tiesworth@wmich.edu

 

NOTE: Payment is required at the time of registration. To register online using a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or ACH via a checking or savings account please register below. Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480).
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B&B- Week 1 (6/15-6/19)
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Ava Tiesworth
Traverse Heights Elementary School
Jun 15 - Jun 19
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 2 (6/22-6/26)
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Traverse Heights Elementary School
Jun 22 - Jun 26
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 3 (6/29-7/3)
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Traverse Heights Elementary School
Jun 29 - Jul 3
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B&B- Week 4 (7/13-7/17)
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Westwoods Elementary School
Jul 13 - Jul 17
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 5 (7/20-7/24)
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Ava Tiesworth
Westwoods Elementary School
Jul 20 - Jul 24
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 6 (7/27-7/31)
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Ava Tiesworth
Westwoods Elementary School
Jul 27 - Jul 31
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 7 (8/3-8/7)
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Ava Tiesworth
Silver Lake Elementary School
Aug 3 - Aug 7
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 8 (8/10-8/14)
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Ava Tiesworth
Silver Lake Elementary School
Aug 10 - Aug 14
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
B&B- Week 9 (8/17-8/21)
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Ava Tiesworth
Silver Lake Elementary School
Aug 17 - Aug 21
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM