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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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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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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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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Camp Arcadia
Arcadia, MI

Retreats at Camp Arcadia have been called "a cruise beside the lake" because of the array of activities offered daily. Weekly programs vary and are tailored to our guests’ needs and interests. But, regardless of the program, each week features a single or pair of "deans" who act as spiritual leaders for the week, offering daily Bible study and table prayers. This unique facet has been a tradition since Camp opened its doors in the summer of 1923.

Camp Midicha
Fenton, MI

Camp Midicha provides a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for children with diabetes, as well as offering a healthy and educational extension to diabetes care.

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.

Windward Bound Sail Training
Bay City, MI

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

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.

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

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!

Camp Fire USA Southeast Michigan Council
Holly, MI

Camp Wathana, established in 1926, is operated by Camp Fire USA Southeast Michigan Council. Located on 250 acres, the site includes two lakes, rolling hills, woods, fields and wetlands. Camp Wathana offers a fun, safe, well-rounded summer camp program. Accredited by the American Camping Association.

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.

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.

Lake Ann Camp
Lake Ann, MI

Located 30 Minutes West of Traverse City

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.

Camp Merrie Woode
Plainwell, MI

Girl Scout Camp offers experiences where girls make new friends, gain practical life skills, develop critical thinking skills and practice team building through nature exploration, outdoor adventure, water sports, swimming, fine arts, and leadership.

Michigan State University College of Engineering Summer Programs
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University College of Engineering offers summer camps for all ages!




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%
Travel Camps1925.0%7.9%
Horseback Riding Camps1925.0%7.8%
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.