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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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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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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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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Art Summer Camps at The Plymouth Community Arts Council
Plymouth, MI

Painting, Pottery, Puppetry and Performing arts camps for youth ages 5-16. Themed art classes, performing and fine arts.

Camp Newaygo
Newaygo, MI

Camp Newaygo has been providing campers with life-changing outdoor experiences since 1926. Our programs include Girls' Overnight Camp, Co-Ed Day Camp, Mom and Me Weekends, Family Camp, and Girlfriends Getaway Retreats. Camp Newaygo's programs and facilities are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and licensed by the State of 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.

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.

Lincoln Lake
Gowen, MI

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

Great Escape Stables
South Lyon , MI

Best horse camp in the Ann Arbor area! CPR/First Aid Certified.

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.

Virtual College Prep Camp
East Lansing, MI

Virtual College Prep Camp

Pine Ridge Bible Camp
Cedar Springs, MI

The mission of Pine Ridge Bible Camp is to share and model the message of Jesus in a fun, safe, and relational setting.

YMCA Camp Timbers
West Branch, MI

YMCA Camp Timbers is a Coed Camp located in West Branch, MI. We offer a wide variety of programming for ages 7-16.

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!

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.

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 Listings763.3%
Day Camps483.3%
Resident Camps524.3%
Family Camps349.1%
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%9.2%
Travel Camps1925.0%8.0%
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.