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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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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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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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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Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs
Houghton, MI

You can choose from over 50 week-long STEM programs that explore careers, participate in activities that may not be available in school, and experience a mini-version of college life. Explore through laboratory, classroom, and field experiences.

Camp Walden
Cheboygan, MI

Located at the northern tip of Lower Michigan. Walden's pristine 90 acres includes expansive lakefront on Long Lake. Since 1959, Walden campers have been making new friends, acquiring new skills, and most of all learning about themselves.

Camp Henry
Newaygo, MI

Camp Henry's mission is to provide life changing experiences for all in a Christian environment. A traditional summer camp and year round retreat center located in Newaygo, Michigan, which offers co-ed residential and day camps.

Wildwood Ranch
Howell, MI

Wildwood Ranch is located on 240 beautiful wooded acres approximately one hour from metro Detroit and less than an hour from Lansing, Ann Arbor and Flint.

Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps
Detroit, MI

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

Maple Ridge Stables
Vanderbilt, MI

Maple Ridge Stables is a family operated facility dedicated to providing horseback riding opportunities for everyone, young and old.

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.

Windward Bound Sail Training
Bay City, MI

Sail training aboard the Appledore tall ships makes for a summer adventure your teen won't forget!

SeaTrek BVI
Road Town, MI

SeaTrek is a Summer Camp at Sea! Whether you're interested in scuba diving, sailing, marine science, watersports, or island exploration, you've come to the right spot! All experience levels welcome!

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.

Camp Cedar Lodge
Lawrence, MI

Strong Equestrian Emphasis with a Diverse General Camp program!

Mystic Lake YMCA Camp
Lake, MI

Mystic Lake YMCA Camp is a traditional overnight camp for children ages 6-17. All of our programs are designed for your child to make friends, learn new skills and gain confidence.

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.

Steppingstone Summer Day Camps
Plymouth, MI

Steppingstone Summer Day Camps offer an oasis of summer fun for creative youngsters! Our staff is highly-educated and consummately professional.





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.