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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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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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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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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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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Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake
Roscommon, MI

Since 1925 we've offered stellar programs for children and youth to gain confidence, make friends, and create memories all on the beautiful shores of Higgins Lake! Register today for your adventure!

Ring of Steel Summer Stunt Academy
Ann Arbor, MI

Bring your child's inner super hero to life! Learn how movie stunts and fights are created and how stuntman are the real-life super heroes. Only 3 other stunt camps in the entire nation — come learn to fly with us!

YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
Middleville, MI

Located on beautiful Barlow Lake: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and water skiing are highlights. Horseback Riding, archery, sports, and arts and crafts are among other favorites. Impacting lives since 1913!

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 Lookout
Frankfort, MI

Camp Lookout is an informal, non-competitive, non-sectarian and, most importantly, people-centered environment. Our camp is small enough for everyone to know each other, yet large enough to offer diversified and interesting programs.

YMCA Camp Al-Gon-Quian
Burt Lake, MI

YMCA camp located in on beautiful Burt Lake in northern michigan where Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibilty are emphasized.

Camp Linden
Linden, MI

Camp Linden is where girls make friends, gain practical life skills, develop critical thinking skills & practice team building through nature exploration, horseback riding, outdoor adventure, water sports, fine arts, travel & leadership.

Camp Talahi
Howell, MI

Camp Talahi serves as a retreat center for churches, secular organizations, and individuals throughout Michigan.

Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge
Oscoda, MI

HFCC’s mission is to provide a safe environment where children and adults can experience the love of God through Christ.

SAI: the Summer Algebra Institute for KIDS
Zeeland area, MI

SAI: a half-day, week-long math enrichment program for students entering grades 3-7 (NOT just gifted/talented). We turn kids ON to math, using hands-on activities, fun games, & substantive Algebra. On day #1 SAI students start doing Algebra that high school students can struggle with. Some 4,000 students have attended SAI since 1995. The ONLY sessions of SAI in the U.S. are in the Holland-Zeeland area of west Michigan.

Crystalaire Adventures
Frankfort, MI

Crystalaire Adventures is an outfitting and guiding program offers wilderness expeditions for kids ages 8 - 17. Our mission is to teach kids to love the outdoors. Along the way, they become more confidence, conscientious while learning to lead a group of their peers.

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.

Popps Quarterback Camp - Preparing QBs for Game Time and Leaders for Life
Bloomfield Hills, MI

This camp teaches the fundamentals of high school quarterbacking. Players in grades 7-12 who want to master basic quarterback techniques will benefit immensely from attending this camp.

YMCA Camp Copneconic
Fenton, MI

We invite your children to experience the joy and thrill of summer camp! Since 1915, children have enjoyed summer adventures at YMCA Camp Copneconic!




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 Listings763.3%
Day Camps483.3%
Resident Camps524.3%
Family Camps349.0%
Travel Camps197.3%
Coed Camps693.5%
All-Girls Camps134.2%
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 Program5471.1%4.8%
Family Camps3444.7%9.1%
Horseback Riding Camps1925.0%7.8%
Travel Camps1925.0%7.9%
Academic Camps1013.2%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.