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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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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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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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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Camp Linden
Linden, MI

Camp Linden is where girls make friends, gain practical life skills, develop critical thinking skills & practice team building through nature exploration, horseback riding, outdoor adventure, water sports, fine arts, travel & leadership.

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.

Lake Ann Camp
Lake Ann, MI

Located 30 Minutes West of Traverse City

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.

SeaTrek BVI
Road Town, MI

SeaTrek is a Summer Camp at Sea! Whether you're interested in scuba diving, sailing, marine science, watersports, or island exploration, you've come to the right spot! All experience levels welcome!

Tamarack Camps
Ortonville, MI
Camp Arcadia
Arcadia, MI

Retreats at Camp Arcadia have been called "a cruise beside the lake" because of the array of activities offered daily. Weekly programs vary and are tailored to our guests’ needs and interests. But, regardless of the program, each week features a single or pair of "deans" who act as spiritual leaders for the week, offering daily Bible study and table prayers. This unique facet has been a tradition since Camp opened its doors in the summer of 1923.

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.

WMU Summer Camps
Kalamazoo, MI

During the summer Western Michigan University offers a wide variety of camps geared toward students of all ages. Our camps range from academic to sports, with a little bit of everything in between. Camps vary in cost based on requirements.

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!

Popps Quarterback Camp - Preparing QBs for Game Time and Leaders for Life
Bloomfield Hills, MI

This camp teaches the fundamentals of high school quarterbacking. Players in grades 7-12 who want to master basic quarterback techniques will benefit immensely from attending this camp.

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.

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.