Fun is at the heart of SNC! In our beautiful natural setting, we combine adventure, learning, and kindness to support each camper’s growth. Our nurturing community helps first-time campers feel confident, make friends easily, and try new activities. At SNC, every child is encouraged to be their true selves—maybe that’s why 92% of our campers return each summer. It’s a place where joy and belonging come naturally.

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Make new friends at summer camps for elementary through high school. You’ll love our fun, creative outdoor activities! Explore your faith in a safe and encouraging environment through worship, exciting programs and living in community.

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2, 4 & 8 week experiences for girls ages 6-15. Featured in Family Life Magazine as one of ten recommended camps in America! Our goal is to provide a safe environment where campers have a foundation to practice leadership skills, develop social skills, establish friendships, increase confidence while having the experience of a lifetime. Terrific facilities, 1:3 staff to camper ratio, outstanding reputation!

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Our CYO Girls Camp and CYO Boys Camp offer a variety of activities designed to provide opportunities to gain independance, try challenges, appreciate nature, make new friends, and grow in faith while having tons of fun in a Catholic setting exclusively for youth ages 7-16! All-girls, all-boys, and co-ed programs are available. We are also your best location for family camps, retreats, and outdoor education!

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Featured in Family Life Magazine as one of ten recommended camps! We promote individual growth and achievement in a safe environment where campers develop skills, establish friendships, increase confidence and most of all just have fun! Outstanding facilties, 1:3 staff to camper ratio.

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Serving children with diabetes for nearly 100 years. All diabetes supplies and equipment included. Financial Aid available. Experienced physicians oversee the care of each camper. A registered dietitian plans & supervises well-balanced meals. 72 wooded acres includes pool & Founders Lake.

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Grace Adventures Paradise Ranch
Mears, MI

Paradise Ranch Summer Horse Camps are for kids ages 8-17 to have fun, learn quality horsemanship, and about their walk with Jesus Christ. Campers learn to groom, tack, and ride a horse, work with cattle, and play ranch games.

Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat
Pentwater, MI

Grow friendships and explore faith thru outdoor experiences: breathtaking sunsets, adventures on land and water, daily Bible studies--all while building a community of friends! Take your adventures on the road with our off-site adventure kayak camps.

Circle Pines Center
Delton, MI

Independent, non-profit, cooperative, co-ed, overnight camp that promotes peace, social justice, environmental stewartship and cooperation through education, recreation, work and the arts, among people from all backgrounds. Our food is fabulous, much of it made from fresh, local, organic ingredients.

Ferris State University Summer Camps
Big Rapids, MI

Looking for a great addition to your summer? Check out the variety of summer camp options at Ferris State University.

Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp
Chelsea, MI

The Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp runs eight, one-week long day and residential camps focused on connecting our campers to the natural world around them.

YMCA Camp Pendalouan
Montague, MI

Your child's confidence grows and they have fun while creating life-long relationships. Trained staff guide campers in traditional camp activities. Teens build character through unique staff and peer interactions. Transportation is available from Muskegon, MI and Oak Park, IL.

Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps
Detroit, MI

Non-contact fundamental football camps designed to improve a participant's beginning, intermediate, or advanced skill level.

Seagull
Charlevoix, MI

Located on beautiful Lake Charlevoix, Seagull has been in operation since 1955. As an all girs camp, Seagull provides a supportive environment in wich girls can experience success, accomplishment and fun.

Five Pines Ministries
Berrien Center, MI

Non-denominational Christian day camp in southwestern Michigan. Sessions run Monday to Friday. One overnight for grades 3-6, two for grades 7-12.

WMU Summer Camps
Kalamazoo, MI

During the summer Western Michigan University offers a wide variety of camps geared toward students of all ages. Our camps range from academic to sports, with a little bit of everything in between. Camps vary in cost based on requirements.

Lincoln Lake
Gowen, MI

Lincoln Lake is a year-round Christian camp with loads of activities for any group.

Camp Cavell
Lexington, MI

Overnight camp, Family camp, Women camp and Groups all on Lake Huron

Upland Hills Farm Day Camp
Oxford, MI

Your child is in for a one-of-a-kind experience at Upland Hills Farm Day Camp. For over 45 years, thousands of children have enjoyed their summer vacation on the farm.

Summer Dance Camp
Rochester, MI

Summer Dance Camp is designed for students who have completed first through third grade and wish to experience a fun and creative way to dance over the summer. Two locations: Rochester and Birmingham Eisenhower Dance Centers




Michigan Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

MI Directory Overview

Michigan camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Michigan % of Dir.
Total Listings753.3%
Day Camps473.2%
Resident Camps514.3%
Family Camps349.1%
Travel Camps207.7%
Coed Camps683.5%
All-Girls Camps134.1%
All-Boys Camps84.4%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $4515 - 1795%
Resident$351 - $9517 - 1786%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Michigan within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program5370.7%4.7%
Family Camps3445.3%9.2%
Travel Camps2026.7%8.4%
Horseback Riding Camps1925.3%7.8%
Academic Camps1013.3%3.7%


General Notes About Camps in the State of Michigan

Michigan’s summer climate is perfect for a wide range of camp activities. Warm, sunny days make it an ideal setting for hiking, swimming, and outdoor sports, while the cooler evenings provide a comfortable backdrop for campfires and group activities. Whether on the shores of the Great Lakes or in the state’s inland forests, the weather creates the perfect balance for outdoor fun and relaxation, making it an excellent place for both nature and adventure camps.

With its expansive geography, Michigan offers diverse environments that are perfect for different types of summer camps. In cities like Detroit and Ann Arbor, campers can engage in arts and education-based day camps, enjoying easy access to cultural landmarks, parks, and museums. Heading to the rural regions, the state’s natural beauty stands out—whether it’s the towering dunes along Lake Michigan or the dense forests and waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan’s varied landscapes provide the ideal setting for adventure camps, water sports, and nature programs.

Michigan’s unique ecosystems offer a rich learning environment for environmental education camps. From the coastal marshes of Lake Michigan to the dense forests and wetlands of the Upper Peninsula, the state’s natural habitats provide opportunities for hands-on learning about ecology, wildlife, and conservation. Campers can explore Michigan’s diverse environments through activities like birdwatching, canoeing, and environmental restoration, helping them develop a deeper appreciation for the state’s ecosystems while learning about the importance of protecting the environment.