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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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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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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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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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.

Van Buren Youth Camp
Bloomingdale, MI

Van Buren Youth Camp -Growing leaders since 1950

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.

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.

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.

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.

Black River Farm and Ranch
Croswell, MI

Black River Farm and Ranch has been an girls horseback riding summer camp since 1962. Girls come to the BR for a worry-free summer experience. Black River caters to a wide variety of interests by offering a traditional camp program in addition to its excellent horseback riding program. Stay 3 nights to 4 weeks you can choose the session that is right for you. BR is ACA accredited.

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.

Camp Boomerang
Flushing, MI

Come join this hidden gem all summer long

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.

Virtual College Prep Camp
East Lansing, MI

Virtual College Prep Camp

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.

Cavallo Equestrian Centre
Ypsilanti, MI

Cavallo Equestrian Centre Summer horse camp offers an exciting opportunity for children of all ages to ride twice a day and learn how to care for a horse!

Northfork Farms & Outback
Webberville, MI

Northfork Farms & Outback is a small and personal camp geared toward all ages promoting leadership, friendship, and fun all in a safe environment. We offer at least 5 hours a day of horse activities with each camper getting to experience exactly wjat it what be like to ohave their very own horse.




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.