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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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 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.

Windward Bound Sail Training
Bay City, MI

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

Wildwood Ranch
Howell, MI

Wildwood Ranch is located on 240 beautiful wooded acres approximately one hour from metro Detroit and less than an hour from Lansing, Ann Arbor and Flint.

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.

Van Buren Youth Camp
Bloomingdale, MI

Van Buren Youth Camp -Growing leaders since 1950

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.

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!

Five Pines Ministries
Berrien Center, MI

Non-denominational Christian day camp in southwestern Michigan. Sessions run Monday to Friday. One overnight for grades 3-6, two for grades 7-12.

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.

Mystic Lake YMCA Camp
Lake, MI

Mystic Lake YMCA Camp is a traditional overnight camp for children ages 6-17. All of our programs are designed for your child to make friends, learn new skills and gain confidence.

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.




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%
Horseback Riding Camps1925.0%7.8%
Travel Camps1925.0%8.0%
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.