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Michigan Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
As one of the Great Lakes' most popular summer destinations, Michigan summer camps provide a safe, positive learning environment for kids and teens. Whether you're looking for a traditional summer camp along the lake or an academic camp in Detroit, Michigan summer camps have something for every age, interest, and ability level.
Campers interested in athletics can soak up the sunshine while playing popular field sports like lacrosse and ultimate Frisbee, and individual sports like tennis and golf. For boys and girls looking to express their creative side, Michigan offers a variety of performing and fine arts camps. Or, for campers looking to catch up or get ahead in the classroom, Michigan is home to some of the finest academic camps in the Midwest. There are even a multitude of opportunities for campers with special needs. Regardless of the program you select, Michigan summer camps give kids and teens the opportunity to make friends, gain self confidence, and learn valuable social and life skills.
Ages, Tuition, and Session Lengths at Michigan Summer Camps
Overnight Michigan summer camps typically accept campers as young as 8 and as old as 17. Sessions lengths of approximately 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 7 weeks are typically available. To accommodate first-time campers, many Michigan summer camps offer short introductory sessions of 1 to 2 weeks.
The average weekly tuition at Michigan summer camps is typically between $350 and $1,350 per week - though the price varies based on the camp's specialty, offerings, and affiliations.
Travelling to Michigan Summer Camps
Michigan's central location in the heart of the Great Lakes region makes it easily accessible by car, bus, and plane. Many families choose Michigan summer camps because of the many convenient transportation options. Most Michigan summer camps offer transportation directly to camp from major airports in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and in some cases, Chicago. In addition, many camps offer charter bus service from a variety of regional cities.
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With hundreds of amazing Michigan summer camps to choose from, it's often difficult for families to find the best fit on their own. That's why Choice Camps offers free consultations with our summer camp experts. Give us a call at 617-264-0939 and we'll help match your family with the perfect summer camp in Michigan or anywhere else in the world!
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Camp Walden - Cheboydan, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,161
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The Glen at Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 6-14
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,210
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Giant Campus: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
- Camp Type: Academic
- Camp Specialty: Computer
- Camper Ages: 10-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,335
Participants in Giant Campus’ Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Camps spend approximately half the day working on their own personal projects. Each day also includes structured collaborative activities... Read More

American Youth Foundation: Camp Miniwanca - Shelby, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: Outdoor Exploration
- Camper Ages: 8-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,199
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Greenwoods Camp for Boys - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,173
Each camp day consists of five 55 minute periods plus some free time and special events. Greenwoods campers create their own schedules before the start of camp by choosing between 9 and 10 instructio... Read More

Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,159
Each camp day consists of five 55 minute periods plus some free time and special events. Lake of the Woods campers create their own schedules before the start of camp by choosing between 9 and 10 ins... Read More

The Grove at Greenwoods Camp for Boys - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-14
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,171
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