Summer Camps in Michigan
With an abundance of natural resources, Michigan is one of the best places to experience a traditional wilderness camp. The Midwestern state borders four of the Great Lakes and contains more than 11,000 smaller lakes across its two peninsulas. The state is also known as the center of the nation’s automotive industry, and more recently, fosters a growing tech scene. Attending a Michigan summer camp isn’t just a ton of fun—it’s educational and transformative too!
What Kinds of Michigan Summer Programs Are There?
The best summer camps in Michigan will bring out your kids’ most admirable qualities, encouraging them to be confident, humble, and adventurous. Wilderness camps teach children how to safely traverse diverse landscapes, while sports camps motivate them to become better players and teammates. Other camps that place more focus on academics and tech prepare kids for a promising future with supportive instruction that expands their knowledge and strengthens their reasoning skills.
Whether your child wants to embark on an outdoor adventure or get a head start on computer programming, they’ll have a blast while exploring and learning with their peers. Overnight sleepaway camps are available in Michigan for campers to further develop their friendships after the afternoon’s activities are through, but if your child wants to return home after a day of instruction, they may prefer a day camp instead.
Search for Summer Camps in Michigan
Look through our list of programs to find summer camps in Detroit, Hillsdale, Oscoda, and beyond. By participating in a summer camp, your son or daughter will develop important life skills alongside new friends in a supportive and fun environment.
Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Decatur, Michigan
Established in 1935
Lake of the Woods Camp is ideally situated in Southwest Michigan's water wonderland and offers girls a 2, 4 or 8 week summer experience.
More than just a camp… We are an intentional community that helps guide girls and teens to be their best selves. Campers design their own program from over 50 land and water activities.
Our outstanding staff provides a safe environment where campers grow in skills, make friends, ...read more
YMCA Camp Nissokone & Ohiyesa
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 5-17
Holly and Oscoda, Michigan
Established in 1914
Sparkling waters. Breathtaking sunsets. Trails leading to extraordinary adventures. Perfect for getting into nature for adventure and play under the careful guidance of responsible counselors. Living and playing as a team is a way of life at camp. Kids discover new skills, make friends, gain confidence, develop life and leadership skills, and practice teamwork, while celebrating shared achievements and learning from others' strengths. We ...read more
iD Tech Camps
Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs, ages 6-18
Held at 75+ campuses nationwide
Established in 1999
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that's made us the world's #1 tech camp for 23+ years!
At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7–18 unleash their creativity with the hottest courses in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. Find the program that ...read more
Swift Nature Camp
Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-15
Minong, Wisconsin
Established in 1964
Swift Nature Camp is an overnight nature camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment.
Our special 1ST overnight campers, offering additional staff to provide support and encouragement to overcome homesickness and build confidence. The program welcomes no more than 50 first-time campers, and the special ...read more
Greenwoods Camp for Boys
Residential boys' summer camp
Decatur, Michigan
Established in 1935
Greenwoods Camp offers boys a top quality 2, 4 or 8 week summer experience.
More than just a sports camp, we are a community focused on inclusion and character development. Whether you are a competitive athlete, musician, or love water sports, there is a place for you at Greenwoods. We teach sportsmanship on the field and teamwork in the bunks. The spirit of our brotherhood sets the stage for adventure, growth and discovery.
Each ...read more
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Day and Residential Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls, ages 5-18
Locations Nationwide, United States
Established in 2000
The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps were developed to provide young athletes with an opportunity to become better lacrosse players with instruction from the best coaches and players in the game today. Our goal is to help you keep improving, no matter what your ability level, through great coaching and healthy competition.
The foundation of the GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp program is our coaching staff. Our camp directors are a collection ...read more
Camp Invention
Coed Day Camp, ages 5-12
Locations Nationwide
Established in 1990
Spark your kid's creativity and build their confidence with Camp Invention's all-new 2024 program, Illuminate! This summer, campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations and provide an unforgettable experience. In this brand-new program, they'll team up to build a custom sports ball and light-up game, create a colorful one-of-a-kind ...read more
YMCA Camp Eberhart
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Three Rivers, Michigan
Established in 1909
Sending kids to YMCA Camp Eberhart gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary environment. Situated on 200 wooded acres with over a mile of shoreline on Corey Lake, Camp Eberhart has been a treasured destination for children and families for more than 110 years. The skills learned during their time at camp will be used throughout their lives and they will never forget the time they spend here.
Camp Eberhart ...read more
Breakthrough Basketball Skill Development Camp Michigan
Coed Day Camp
Locations Across the US & Canada
Established in 2006
Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill based camps that focus on not only bettering a players skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athletes mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Our camps will provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivalled. Our coaches passion is reflected ...read more
Camp Pillsbury
Coed residential camp, ages 6-17
Owatonna, MN
Established in 2014
Camp Pillsbury campers select their own activities. Programs offered include: Theatre, Performing Arts, Circus Arts, Trapeze, Dance, Rock Band, Equestrian, Woodworking, Visual Arts, Sports, Technology, Water Sports, Magic, Gymnastics, Extreme Sports and more.
Camp Pillsbury is a coed sleep-away camp ages 6-17, located just south of Minneapolis MN. Two to three week sessions. Campers choose how they spend their day. Try Everything!
Revolution Softball Camps
Girls Camp with Residential and Day Camp Sessions
Nationwide Locations in the United States
TRAINING & GETTING BETTER!
Softball players of all ability levels and positions will benefit from a week at a Revolution Softball Camp. Campers will participate in a variety of offensive, defensive, and situational drills that they can use as the foundation for their future softball career. Campers will also develop a greater understanding of team play, learning the concepts to help make their team better. And don't forget ...read more
PGC Basketball Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 10-18
Over 155 camps. 30 states. 2 countries
Established in 1992
PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls from 4th through 12th grade and college. PGC teaches players to become leaders both on and off the court, and to think the game at a college and pro level. Each summer, over 15,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball 5-day/4-night camp or Point Guard Prep day camp. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions ...read more
Capitol Debate Summer Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
15 locations nationwide
Established in 2001
Discover Capitol Debate Summer Camps, the premier destination for kids aged 11-17 to excel in public speaking and debate. Established in 2006, we've been transforming young speakers into confident leaders. Hosted on prestigious college campuses, our camps give your child a glimpse of college life, whether they're residential or commuting. Our expert instructors tailor their coaching to each student, ensuring personalized growth at every ...read more
Virtual Summer Tech Camps
Coed Day Camp, ages 10-15
Online Camp
Established in 1999
Virtual Tech Camps: Learn from home. Right now. Virtual Tech Camps are the perfect way to sharpen your STEM skills and bond with new friends, all online from the comfort of home. With the highest quality remote instruction on the planet, you'll unlock your brilliance and create an exciting project. -Structured, weeklong sessions available now in multiple time zones (5 consecutive days, Monday-Friday) -The hottest curriculum in Python, Java, ...read more
*The Amazing Me Day Camp
Coed Day Camp
Canton, Michigan
Established in 1999
An interactive week-long day camp that focuses on the human body and health designed for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Each day new body systems are explored and healthy habits are emphasized.
Camp runs one week 9:30am - 4:00pm. Campers are engaged in interactive games, dissections, hands-on activities, fieldtrips, and outdoor fun. A T-shirt and snacks are included.
*Adventure Learning Center @ Eagle Village
Residential Therapeutic Camp
Hersey, Michigan
Established in 1968
The Adventure Learning Center is the experiential center of Eagle Village where programs are tailored to serve clients' individual needs. Our 683-acre campus allows us to offer programs using a variety of adventure facilities and accommodations.
Our adventure facilities include indoor/outdoor linear and maze ropes courses, indoor/outdoor climbing walls, climbing towers, and various cooperative and initiative sites.
Gilda's Club - Camp Sparkle
other type program- not traditional camp
Grand Rapids, MI
Established in 2004
Gilda's Club is a free program and community of children, adults, families and friends who have been impacted by cancer or have experienced the death of a loved one. People gather here to learn, share their experiences and, a few laughs along the way. Camp Sparkle is a program of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids. We invite your children to connect with other children impacted by cancer or grief. Together, we will be traveling around the world, ...read more
Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Decatur, Michigan
Established in 1935
Lake of the Woods Camp is ideally situated in Southwest Michigan's water wonderland and offers girls a 2, 4 or 8 week summer experience.
More than just a camp… We are an intentional community that helps guide girls and teens to be their best selves. Campers design their own program from over 50 land and water activities.
Our outstanding staff provides a safe environment where campers grow in skills, make friends, ...read more