We invite your children to experience the joy and thrill of summer camp! Since 1915, children have enjoyed summer adventures at YMCA Camp Copneconic!

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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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Fun is what camp is all about! At SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each campers's personal development. Our nurturing atmosphere gives campers confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. Our Gaol is allows each camper to truly be themselves, maybe thats why 92% of our campers return each summer.

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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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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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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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Upland Hills Farm Day Camp
Oxford, MI

Your child is in for a one-of-a-kind experience at Upland Hills Farm Day Camp. For over 45 years, thousands of children have enjoyed their summer vacation on the farm.

Ferris State University Summer Camps
Big Rapids, MI

Looking for a great addition to your summer? Check out the variety of summer camp options at Ferris State University.

AYF Miniwanca
Shelby, MI

For over 80 years, Camp Miniwanca has been challenging young people to grow through its traditional summer camp programs and its Four Trails wilderness adventure trips. Our experiences inspire youth to achieve their personal best, gain confidence, and build healthy relationships. See the world from a new perspective on the shores of Lake Michigan!

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.

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.

Detroit Lions Youth Football Camps
Detroit, MI

Non-contact fundamental football camps designed to improve a participant's beginning, intermediate, or advanced skill level.

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.

Skyline Camp & Retreat Center
Almont, MI

Skyline has a long history of providing a quality camp experience for our campers. During a week of fun, outdoor activities, field games, drumming, arts-n-crafts, nature hikes, fishing, swimming and canoeing, campers learn responsibility, develop self-confidence and self-worth, build lifelong friendships and practice the important art of teamwork and conflict resolution.

Sherman Lake YMCA Camp
Augusta, MI

Located in SW Michigan, Sherman Lake YMCA Camp is the place for summer fun. Counselor chosen for their strong character will guide your children on their summer adventure.

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.

Windward Bound Sail Training
Bay City, MI

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

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.

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.





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.