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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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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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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Camp Mirage
Plymouth, MI

Camp Mirage is rated the #1 day camp in Metro Detroit by Hour Magazine. Choose from 34 exciting day camps including sports, arts & crafts, travel - field trip camps and performance art. Week long camps available for children ages 4-13.

Lincoln Lake
Gowen, MI

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

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.

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

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.

Camp Cavell
Lexington, MI

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

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.

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!

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.

Tamarack Camps
Ortonville, MI
Camp Forever Fun
Reading, MI

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

Ring of Steel Summer Stunt Academy
Ann Arbor, MI

Bring your child's inner super hero to life! Learn how movie stunts and fights are created and how stuntman are the real-life super heroes. Only 3 other stunt camps in the entire nation — come learn to fly with us!

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.

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!




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 Listings753.3%
Day Camps473.2%
Resident Camps514.3%
Family Camps349.1%
Travel Camps207.7%
Coed Camps683.5%
All-Girls Camps134.1%
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 Program5370.7%4.7%
Family Camps3445.3%9.2%
Travel Camps2026.7%8.4%
Horseback Riding Camps1925.3%7.8%
Academic Camps1013.3%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.