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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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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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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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 Ann Camp
Lake Ann, MI

Located 30 Minutes West of Traverse City

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.

Camp Cavell
Lexington, MI

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

Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center Summer Camp
Ann Arbor, MI

Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center’s summer camp programs provide the safest and most enjoyable horse riding experience with plenty of individual attention for each participant.

Lincoln Lake
Gowen, MI

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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!




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.