1 / 2Dig in Detroit
📍 Castle Rouge, MI
Dig In Detroit lets participants aged 13+ control real heavy construction equipment—skid steers, mini excavators—at the Castle Rouge Adventure Field. No license or prior experience required.
Unique experience for kids & teens to operate heavy equipment under the supervision of a vocational education school.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for kids and teens aged 13 and up who are fascinated by construction machinery. Younger children are not accommodated. Parents looking for a genuinely novel, screen-free activity will find this unlike anything else in the Detroit metro area.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
Paul Kaser
“Unique experience for kids & teens to operate heavy equipment under the supervision of a vocational education school.”
Lyndsey Collier
“So much fun! The kids loved it”
Scott Beal
“Great experience overall!”
Fred J. Beal
“A great fun experience for kids of all ages”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Launched in 2025 by Detroit Training Center, Dig In Detroit puts participants behind the controls of actual construction machinery at the historic Castle Rouge site. The dig lab and adventure field host individual sessions, family visits, and group team-building events. Every experience is structured around professional safety training protocols. Reviewers call it a unique, educational thrill for kids and teens who love construction equipment and making a mess in a supervised setting.
