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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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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Windward Bound Sail Training
Bay City, MI

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Camp Fire USA Southeast Michigan Council
Holly, MI

Camp Wathana, established in 1926, is operated by Camp Fire USA Southeast Michigan Council. Located on 250 acres, the site includes two lakes, rolling hills, woods, fields and wetlands. Camp Wathana offers a fun, safe, well-rounded summer camp program. Accredited by the American Camping Association.

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.

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.

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 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 Storer Camps
Jackson, MI
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.

Summer Dance Camp
Rochester, MI

Summer Dance Camp is designed for students who have completed first through third grade and wish to experience a fun and creative way to dance over the summer. Two locations: Rochester and Birmingham Eisenhower Dance Centers




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 Listings733.3%
Day Camps463.2%
Resident Camps504.3%
Family Camps349.1%
Travel Camps197.3%
Coed Camps673.5%
All-Girls Camps123.9%
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 - $4516 - 1794%
Resident$351 - $9517 - 17100%

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 Program5372.6%4.8%
Family Camps3446.6%9.2%
Travel Camps1926.0%8.0%
Horseback Riding Camps1926.0%8.0%
Academic Camps1013.7%3.8%


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.