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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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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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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Sherman Lake YMCA Camp
Augusta, MI

Located in SW Michigan, Sherman Lake YMCA Camp is the place for summer fun. Counselor chosen for their strong character will guide your children on their summer adventure.

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!

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.

Ferris State University Summer Camps
Big Rapids, MI

Looking for a great addition to your summer? Check out the variety of summer camp options at Ferris State University.

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.

Camp Forever Fun
Reading, MI

The Midwest's premiere Adult Summer Camp. Everything you loved as a kid, plus craft beer!

CI-MSU Chinese Language and Culture Camp
Lansing, MI

The CI-MSU Chinese language and culture camp is your best opportunity to experience Chinese language and culture.

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.

YMCA Camp Ohiyesa
Holly, MI

At Camp Ohiyesa kids discover new skills, make friends, gain confidence and practice teamwork. From archery and canoeing to horseback riding and outdoor living skills, a wide range of camp activities fuel lots of summer adventure. Camp Ohiyesa is also available to rent by school groups, churches and other organizations.

Lake Ann Camp
Lake Ann, MI

Located 30 Minutes West of Traverse City

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.

YMCA Camp Nissokone
Oscoda, MI

At Camp Nissokone, kids discover new skills, make friends, gain confidence and practice teamwork. Located on Lake Van Ettan, activities from wakeboarding to drama and from high ropes to horseback riding all add up to a summer of adventure and memories to last a lifetime.

Ferris State University - Grand Rapids Digital Media & Animation Camps
Grand Rapids, MI

Ferris State University - Grand Rapids offers two summer computer camps (Digital Media Software Academy and Digital Animation & Game Design) for teens interested in game design, digital animation or software engineering.

Virtual College Prep Camp
East Lansing, MI

Virtual College Prep Camp




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.