The 10 Best Overnight Summer Camps in Michigan

Looking for the best overnight summer camps in Michigan? The Great Lakes State has something for everyone with over a hundred incredible sleepaway camps. We hand-picked a list of the ten best overnight summer camps in Michigan ready to give your kids the best summer ever. Want more? Search summer camps on Sleepawayz.

Camp	Location	Gender	Age Range
Camp Carvela & Crystalaire Adventures	Traverse City, MI	Coed	7-18
Camp Walden	Cheboygan, MI	Coed	7-16
Camp Miniwanca	Shelby, MI	Coed	8-17
Camp Tanuga	Kalkaska, MI	Coed	6-16
Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camps	Decatur, MI	Brother/Sister	7-16
Tamarack Camps	Ortonville, MI	Coed	7-15
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp	Twin Lake, MI	Coed	11-17
SpringHill Camp	Evart, MI	Coed	6-17
Black River Farm and Ranch	Croswell, MI	All Girls	6-16
YMCA Camp Echo	Fremont, MI	Coed	8-18

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Camp Carvela & Crystalaire Adventures – Traverse City, MI

Camp Carvela is a one-of-a-kind overnight camp in Traverse City. This unplugged coed camp is all about creativity, exploration, and building strong community. Campers co-create their days, choosing their own adventures from activities like hiking, water sports, arts, and games. With a focus on inclusivity and unstructured play, Carvela is the ultimate camp for imaginative outdoor adventures away from technology.

Crystalaire Adventures is a separate yet equally awesome wilderness trips program headquartered at Carvela. Crystalaire Adventures allows kids and teens to connect to themselves, others, and the natural world through exciting small group expeditions around Michigan.

Both camps are operated by Project Foxwood who also run Camp Lookout.

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Camp Walden – Cheboygan, MI

Camp Walden provides the ultimate classic camp experience on the shores of Long Lake in Northern Michigan. This traditional coed sleepaway offers 50 different activities, modern amenities with rustic charm, and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere. If you’re looking for an old-school camp with a welcoming community where everybody knows each other, Camp Walden is your camp.

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Camp Miniwanca – Shelby, MI

AYF’s Camp Miniwanca offers a classic summer camp experience on the stunning shores of Lake Michigan. Nestled amidst towering sand dunes and lush forests, this traditional camp has a wide range of activities and fun outdoor adventures. Split into two camps, one for boys and one girls, Miniwanca offers all the benefits of a single-gender camp but with more frequent coed experiences than most Brother/Sister camps. With a focus on community and personal growth, Miniwanca provides a safe, supportive camp experience for all children to have the best summer ever.

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Camp Tanuga – Kalkaska, MI

Camp Tanuga is a proudly traditional camp with a rich 70-year history in Northern Michigan. This coed sleepaway allows campers to create their own activity schedule in an environment that promotes self reliance, life skills and a comfort level to be themselves. With exceptional staff and strong values, Tanuga fosters lifelong friendships, personal growth, and unforgettable memories.

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Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camps – Decatur, MI

Founded in 1935, this Brother/Sister camp boosts one of the most robust overnight programs in Michigan. With 50 different activities and state-of-the-art facilities, this traditional camp is perfect for kids who want to do it all. Located three hours from both Chicago and Detroit, this camp is ideal for Midwestern families looking for a modern, full summer sleepaway experience.

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Tamarack Camps – Ortonville, MI

Tamarack Camps is a premier Jewish summer camp located in Ortonville. For over five generations, Tamarack has been providing campers with transformative experiences that foster personal growth, Jewish identity, and lifelong friendships. With a wide range of activities, a commitment to inclusion, and more scholarships than any other Jewish camp worldwide, Tamarack is a top choice for kids looking for the best summer ever.

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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp – Twin Lake, MI

Located in Manistee National Forest, this specialty arts camp offers diverse programs in music, art, dance, and theatre. Campers are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop their talents, and perform alongside peers in a supportive and inspiring environment. Blue Lake is fantastic for young artists of all skill levels looking for a creative experience in a natural setting.

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SpringHill Camp – Evart, MI

SpringHill is a Christian summer camp in Evart that provides faith-fueled adventures in everything from water and high adventure to arts and sports. This Christ-centered traditional camp is a safe and fun place for kids to grow in their faith and make lifelong friends on a beautiful 800 acre campus.

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Black River Farm and Ranch – Croswell, MI

Black River is the ultimate sleepaway for girls who love horses and want traditional camp fun. Set on a working farm and ranch, days are filled with riding lessons, trail rides, vaulting, swimming, feeding baby animals, arts and crafts, boating, archery, and more. Black River is a safe and fun environment where girls can disconnect from technology, become confident hosewomen, and make lifelong friends.

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YMCA Camp Echo – Fremont, MI

Camp Echo has been a cherished summer camp on Ryerson Long Lake for over 120 years. This traditional camp sits on 500 acres with excellent facilities and an extensive network for hiking and horseback trails. Camp Echo offer a wide range of activities including a wilderness trips program and has a deep commitment to inclusion making them one of the best all-around camp experiences in the region.