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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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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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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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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Bair Lake Bible Camp
Jones, MI

Bair Lake is a place where life change happens! Great activities plus caring counselors and staff will make Bair Lake your childs second home.

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.

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.

Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat
Pentwater, MI

Grow friendships and explore faith thru outdoor experiences: breathtaking sunsets, adventures on land and water, daily Bible studies--all while building a community of friends! Take your adventures on the road with our off-site adventure kayak camps.

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.

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.

American Ninja Warrior / Obstacle Course Training Summer Camp
Rochester Hills, MI

GRIT Obstacle Training Summer Camps — Ninja Experience Summer Camps for Kids ages 5-17 years old looking to be the next American Ninja Warrior.

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.

Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs
Houghton, MI

You can choose from over 50 week-long STEM programs that explore careers, participate in activities that may not be available in school, and experience a mini-version of college life. Explore through laboratory, classroom, and field experiences.

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.

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.

Crystalaire Adventures
Frankfort, MI

Crystalaire Adventures is an outfitting and guiding program offers wilderness expeditions for kids ages 8 - 17. Our mission is to teach kids to love the outdoors. Along the way, they become more confidence, conscientious while learning to lead a group of their peers.

Camp Grace Bentley
Burtchville, MI

This camp provides a safe environment for special needs children ages 7 to 18 to experience all of the wonderful adventures and fun of a residential 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 Camps349.1%
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.