Best Michigan Sports Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: 18 modern cabins, indoor recreation center with swimming pool, climbing wall, high ropes course, stage, outdoor courts, amphitheater, lake with 2 swimming beaches and boating - off-site riverfront outpost for teen adventures.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Recipient of the Eleanor P Eells award for program excellence by the American Camp Association. Campers experience the power of living through HCRR (Hick-er). The Y's four core values - Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility - are emphasized in each program. Through discovery of the great outdoors, skills development and guidance in the importance of building health relationships, campers leave with a renewed sense of self.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer 2-week programs in High School Leadership Development and also Counselor In Training, Wrangler in Training and Lifeguard In Training programs.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available, please visit our website for forms. Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We work with over 50 schools to provide an experience rich in character education through our Integrated Education programs. For more information see: Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Resident Camp (Sunday-Friday) ($575-$725):
July 5-7
July 9-14
July 16-21
July 23-28
July 30 - August 4
August 6-11
August 14-1913-18

Day Camp (Monday-Friday) - 7 sessions ($230-$435)
June 26-30
July 5-7
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31 - August 4
August 7-11
August 14-18

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Sherman Lake YMCA Camp is seeking well-qualified Camp Counselors, Horse Barn Coordinator, Wranglers, Lifeguards, Summer Health Officer and Summer Camp Specialist positions. Summer positions available in day camp, resident camp and high school leadership programs. Candidates must be able to role model honesty, caring, respect and responsibility through actions and words.

Serving 2,000 campers in day, resident and high school leadership programs each summer. Day camp counselors must be high school graduates, resident camp counselors must be one year post high school and leadership candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

Competitive summer camp salaries, on-site housing available and summer YMCA gym membership at Sherman Lake YMCA included.

Please email logistics[AT]ymcasl.org for more information, or call 269-731-3030 or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.shermanlakeymca.org for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: 9 camper sleeping cabins, large dining hall that seats 200, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, amphitheater, 900 feet of waterfront on Birch Lake (one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Tannadoonah offers a traditional resident camp program with all the highlights of summer camp: swimming, boating, archery, nature, sports, crafts, and most of all, FUN! Camp Tannadoonah is owned and operated by Camp Fire River Bend, and is located just outside of South Bend, IN. We offer programs for campers ages 5 to 17, boys and girls. Check out our website for much more information!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a 2- to 4-week-long Counselor in Training Program. We know that the best campers make the best counselors in the future, and want to provide as much training as we can for campers who wish to learn about being a counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full or partial "Camperships" (scholarships for camp) are available. Funds are allotted based on demonstrated financial need. Please see the financial aid portion of the website for details.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two family camp weekends, one in the fall and one in the spring. More information about these programs is available at register.tannadoonah.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have monthly council-sponsored activities that are open to all youth. These include fall camp, a harvest party, craft workshops, bowling outings, a fun fair and fun run, and many others!

We also operate the extended day program at Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend, IN, and an after school program at Sam Adams Elementary in Cassopolis, MI.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The 2020 season runs from June 14 through August 8. One-week sessions cost $650, and include all activities except waterskiing, wakeboarding, and canoe trips. Check out our website for more details, and registration information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We will be hiring for the following positions in 2020:

Kitchen Manager
Waterfront Director
Cabin Counselors
Program Leaders
Maintenance Assistant 
Assistant Cook(s)
Dishwasher(s)

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampFire.Simplicant.com for applications.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are knowledgeable about their sport and are current or former coaches and players from different universities and backgrounds. We have been training athletes for 45+ years and know the difference it takes to excel on the court and in life.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for the complete list of dates and prices.

CAMP FACILITIES: We will be operating at Clark Gym. This stand along facility offers an indoor, full-size court with three baskets.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: You'll be working with our I'm Possible Certified Skill Enhancement Trainer. Unlike many other camps, he will be focused on skill building (ie, not a playing camp), which will include: ball handling, footwork, finishing and other skills that you can take with you.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Refine your game with our Small Group Skills Sessions, meticulously crafted for intimate groups of up to 10 athletes. Delve into a comprehensive curriculum covering essential aspects such as ball handling, finishing, footwork, mechanics, coordination, and basketball-specific athletic traits.

In each one-hour session, expect a dynamic and focused approach to skill development. Take your progress beyond the court with weekly at-home tasks tailored to enhance your understanding and application of the concepts covered.
Mark your calendars for Sunday nights – the perfect time to elevate your skills. Join us for an hour of concentrated skill-building that will leave a lasting impact on your basketball game.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Each participant receives:

90-day access to RealSkill training app to train at home this summer ($297 value)
T-Shirt
Weekly Goal/Checklist Planner
Drawstring Sports Bag
Rip Cone

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 8th - 12th

4th - 6th Grade (boys/girls): 9am - 12pm
7th - 12th Grade (boys/girls) 1pm - 4pm

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates: July 18th - August 8th
Times: Every Tuesday at 6 pm
Location: Tittabawassee Twp. Park
Fee: $25 per athlete for FSZ Members / $35 Non-Members

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a 4,500 square foot indoor facility housing 6 turf fields, and 2 outdoor baseball turf fields complete our newest addition to Total Sports Complex!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Total Sports Complex (TSC) in Wixom is now offering week-long summer camps all summer long! TSC provides a fun, safe and stimulating sports arena with counselors who are well trained in child care and entertainment.

TSC Wixom Summer Fun Camps give children the opportunity to play fun physical activities such as soccer, baseball, flag football, etc. as well as educational games, arts and crafts, even science experiments! Camp will be packed with outdoor activities, indoor games, and Friday fun-day with pizza party and water sports included – so be sure to bring a bathing suit. No need to worry about the weather, TSC Wixom has multiple indoor and outdoor turf fields so games will go on, rain or shine. Children will participate in groups organized by age and lead by counselors trained in coaching large groups, mediating conflict should it arise, and communication.

A daily itinerary will be posted on the Total Sports website the Monday prior to the beginning of each camp week. Purchase of lunch and snacks each day is available for additional cost, or please pack a lunch and snack for your child.

Call (248) 669-9817 for more information, or register online through the DASH portal at Our Camp Website Link: www.totalsportscomplex.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Total Sports Complex in Wixom offers numerous soccer, baseball, softball and performance training opportunities. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.totalsportscomplex.com to see all that we do!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TSC Wixom Summer Day Camps Date(s) – Camps are held at Total Sports Complex in Wixom, MI Monday-Friday. Camp will begin at 9:00am and pick-up time at 3pm. Before & after care is optional, but available for an additional cost. Each camp is one week long with the choice of days attended.

Dates include June 17th-21st, June 24-28th, July 8th-12th, July 15th-19th, July 22nd-26th, July 2th-August 2nd, August 5th-9th, August 12th-16th, 2019.

TSC Wixom Summer Day Camps Cost – Camp costs are as low as $60 per day! Individual day options available or choose the entire week. TSC offers a $50 discount for siblings when each are registered for an entire week.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Age Groups: 2nd - 4th and 5th - 8th Grade
Dates: June 20 & 21
Times: 10 a.m. – Noon and 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Freeland SportsZone
Fees: $80 for 2nd – 4th; $120 for 5th – 8th

CAMP FACILITIES: Swimming pool with slide. Waterfront for canoeing/kayaking, etc. Sports fields and courts. Playground. Indoor and outdoor chapels. Gaga ball, paint ball, go karts, mountain boarding.

Adult Retreat Center
17 rooms w/two beds each, plus 6 roll-aways
Total of 40 beds
Conference room
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities.
Daisy/Trillium Lodge
8 bunk beds plus 1 single bed in each in 2 rooms
Total 34 beds
Main Lodge
11 bunk beds
Total 22 beds in one room
Cabins
14 cabins with 5-6 bunk beds per cabin
total of 10-12 beds per cabin)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Make new friends at youth summer camps for elementary through high school. You’ll love our fun, creative outdoor activities while growing closer to God through high energy worship, exciting programs and living in community.

Summer Camp: We welcome you to experience God’s love through summer camp for children, teens, families and grandparents. You’ll be pumped up through high-energy worship, creative and unique programs, and our beautiful outdoor setting.

Outdoor Fun and Adventure: From our swimming pool with slide to our kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, water-lovers have a grand time! Our go-karts, paint ball and mountain boarding give the high-adventure types lots to do! Fire bowl, chapel and scenic views help every day become more sacred and each guest grow closer to God through Jesus Christ.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact your local church first for scholarships. Some aid is available from Michigan Area United Methodist Camping.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Come share in awesome camp activities and make memories as a family before school starts back up. Great for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, to introduce your special family members to church camp! If you have questions please contact the Camp Registrar at 989-227-1989.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Facilities are available for private rental. Fall scrapbooking retreat. Winter Blast for Middle School, High School and elementary students.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Lots of options for elementary, middle and high school students. Our Camp Website Link: umcamping.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Contact the director, for seasonal openings.
wesleywoodscampdirector[AT]umcamping.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful recently renovated gym

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer camp is designed to create a love for the game in a fun and learning environment. We teach the fundamentals of basketball (dribbling, passing, shooting & man-to-man defense), as well as teamwork, basketball terminology and good sportsmanship through fun filled station drills, relays, skill enhancement games. Great entry program!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 23-26 from 5:00-6:30. Cost is $40.00 per athlete.

CAMP FACILITIES: Quality Soccer Fields & Ice Cold Water Also, for our residential campers we will have Air-Conditioned rooms

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We only accept serious players with previous competitive soccer experience. Every year talented players attend our camps and challenge each other to the limit, growing in skill and experience. A number of our campers have experienced training trials with professional clubs in Holland. Our programs are designed to help players achieve their maximum potential through progressive exercises that are individually challenging, as well as appropriate to the age and ability of each player.

We fly in our coaches directly from the Netherlands. They are not merely coaches: they are also teachers. Many of our coaches have graduated from a four- year CIOS College. At the Central Institution of Sports, coaches not only received their coaching licenses from the global leader in soccer development: KNVB (Royal Dutch Soccer Federation) but also learn how to work with, encourage and incentivize young athletes. Every camp group will have the same Dutch coach for the entire week. Our coaches will get to know each of the players in their group and can coach them individually, assessing their needs and improving the specific areas best for them.

For more information i.e. camp location, camp dates, camp philosophy, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.dutchsoccerschool.com or email us at info[AT]dutchsoccerschool.com with any questions or concerns regarding your player.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
To find the location and date of the camp most convenient for you, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.dutchsoccerschool.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Appledore IV is an 85-ft schooner with space to accommodate 9 trainees and 7 crew members in individual bunks. Appledore V is a 65-ft schooner with space to accommodate 6 trainees and 4 crew members in individual bunks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Windward Bound Sail Training program is licensed by the State of Michigan as a Summer Camp and meets all requirements to hold and maintain this license.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarship funding may be available. Applicants will be asked to fill out an application and submit for approval.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: After the sailing season, Windward Bound graduates are asked to participate in various projects aboard Appledore IV and with BaySail, year-round. Active graduates may be asked to join the volunteer crew the following season.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 18 cabins on a small lake in the middle of the state forest. Riding stables, 20 site RV park.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Vist camplivingwaters.org for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: camplivingwaters.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have an outdoor Rec Area with a full basketball court, dining hall, outdoor stage with bleacher seating, 15 rustic cabins, modern bath house, 100 acres of woodland areas with trails for exploring, streams for critter catching, open areas for orienteering and all camp games.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Van Buren Youth Camp has been known since 1950 for its successful residential summer camp programs for children and teens. These programs are designed to develop the leadership abilities of today’s youth — encouraging personal growth, self-confidence, positive relationships, and individual and group responsibility.

All staff are certified in CPR/AED/First Aid and properly certified/trained for their specific area of responsibility. They have gone through extensive training in child development, camp safety, recreational games, team building and magic making. All Program staff must be at least 18 years old. Cabin Counselors are volunteers from our Leadership Workshop (or have counseled for us in the past). Both groups must go through an application and interview process, provide letters of recommendation/references and clear required background checks.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leadership Workshop is a one of a kind amazing program! Our high school age campers volunteer to assist with the planning of the week each year. From selecting the theme, to developing topics for General Sessions and Clinics, to recruiting the speakers to present this information to the group...they are involved in every aspect of the program development. There are no cabin counselors at Leadership Workshop...the campers select a different "Counselor of the Day" who will take on additional responsibilities and meet with the Leadership Counsel. The week is designed to see how far we can stretch them outside of their comfort zone while trying to foster a sense of community responsibility. To Lead Is To Serve is our "motto" but the theme of the week each year is different. This is the first session offered each year and where we recruit our volunteer Cabin Counselors

We also offer a CIT opportunity. Counselors In Training volunteer alongside a Cabin Counselor for the majority of the week. On the last day of the session, the CIT will take over the leadership of the cabin to get a real taste of making the decisions and coaching the group through the daily schedule.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

We offer full or partial "camperships" of 25, 50, 75 or 100% of tuition coverage is available based on need. Please follow the financial assistance link on the home page of our website for details.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The last weekend of September each year is Women's Wellness Weekend (W3). This event is designed for women to come together in a nurturing environment where we do all the cooking and cleaning! We also provide wellness sessions/professionals, yoga, massages ($), manicures/pedicures/facials, craft classes, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Spend the weekend alone with a good book, with friends playing cards or join in on the group activities...it is your weekend to do whatever rejuvenates You!!! Check out our website for details.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Leadership Planning Committee/Advanced Leadership is the only program we offer all year. These kids, in addition to planning the Leadership Workshop, help us to give back to our communities by supporting local organizations that support school age children and their families.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Session Dates/Descriptions please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.vbyc.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please login to Our Camp Website Link: www.VBYC.org for job postings or to fill out an application

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For complete program information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.xcelsportsplex.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on 300 acres of woods and fields and along the shores of spring-fed Stewart Lake, we have four cabin groups for our summer campers, miles of trails, a sandy beach for swimming, playing fields for sports, a historic farmhouse with dining hall and kitchen, and a stone pillered pavilion for theater, dances and other camp activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our co-ed residential camp program, open to youth ages 7-17, combines elements of a traditional summer camp (swimming, sports, campfires, hikes, theater, dance, arts and crafts) with cooperative work projects (construction, organic gardening, trail maintenance and cleaning). In addition, educational activities focus on topics like climate change, food politics, social justice, ecosystems and the importance of critical thinking. Our focus on cooperation as an interpersonal strategy and viable economic alternative is embodied in our daily chores, work projects, decision making, camp store and other activities. We strive to build an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, incomes, faiths, ethnicities, and gender identities.

We also offer several weekend programs for families throughout the year, such as Maple Syrup Weekends, Apple Cider Weekends, Spanish Immersion Weekends, and the Buttermilk Jamboree music festival. For more information, visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Young Adult Leader or YAL program serves campers who are 16 or 17 years old. They work closely with counselors to design a schedule that allows them to assist in various areas of camp like the waterfront, kitchen, or construction site, to get an idea for what type of camp employment they might seek in the future. While still participating in camp activities, they have some added responsibility to help lead programming and provide supervision.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Apple Cider weekend, Maple Syrup weekend, and Spanish Immersion weekend are just a few of the programs that Circle Pines Center offers throughout the year to people and families of all ages. See our web site for more details, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Buttermilk Jamboree folk music festival, June 16-18, 2017.
People's Institute family/adult camp, August 29 - September 4, 2017.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Circle Pines is committed to supporting sustainable agriculture and the slow food movement. Kitchen staff members work hard to provide delicious and nutritious meals from scratch using primarily local and organic ingredients. We source camp food from over 15 local farm families in Southwest Michigan. Meat dishes are prepared using pasture fed and humanely raised animals. Given advance notice, CPC can accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Summer Camp dates and rates:
Session 1: July 9-22, two weeks, $1200.
Session 2: July 23-29, one week, $700.
Session 3: July 30-Aug 12, two weeks, $1200.
Camp rates change depending on the date of registration. For more information go to: circlepinescenter.org
For information on financial aid please contact us at: summercamp[AT]circlepinescenter.net

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Jobs:
Counselors
Health Officer / Camp Nurse
Kitchen Manager / Head Cook
Kitchen Assistants
Work Project Leaders: Construction, Garden
POC and LGBTQ+ candidates encouraged to apply! 

For complete summer jobs info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.circlepinescenter.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: 11 waterfront cabins; beautiful waterfront dining hall; 2 bathhouse facilities; log cabin craft cabin; waterfront outdoor chapel; outdoor basketball and tennis courts; sand volleyball court; nature cabin; low ropes course; high ropes course with zip line; lighthouse climbing wall; Adventure Village containing three yurt lodgings in the trees; pristine lake for swimming and sailing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For every consecutive summer since 1925, Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake in northern Michigan has been offering a solid summer camp program with a rich history of diversity, openness to change and adaptation, and the greatest memories a camper could have! We offer one and two week, overnight summer programs for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Day camp is also available to those who live nearby or may be vacationing in the area July 21-25.

First time away from home? Our First Timers session is perfect for first-time campers. Caring and experienced counselors provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. Sailing, swimming, fishing, hiking, archery, high ropes, low ropes, Bible Quest, silly songs, and wacky games are just some of the activities your child will enjoy, all on the shores of beautiful Higgins Lake. They can even climb to the top of the lighthouse climbing wall! Themed sessions are available for campers who are interested in sailing, music and drama, rock climbing, cooking, or sports.

Feeling adventurous? With the guidance of our trained and experienced staff, your child can spend a week backpacking through South Manitou Island, or Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; or they can climb real rock during an expedition to Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin.

Campers with food sensitivities and allergies are encouraged to register for Free to Be, a worry-free week of camp designed for children with gluten and casein intolerances.

No matter which session you choose, you and your child are sure to love the Camp Westminster experience. Just look at what other parents have to say! "Camp Westminster provides an unparalleled experience of a traditional camp merged with spiritual underpinnings, all in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable."

Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for an unforgettable camp experience.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LifeWorks Leadership Development Program: Are you ready for a rewarding summer that combines fun, faith, and self discovery? LifeWorks is designed with you in mind! In the whirlwind of college applications, resumes, and interviews, more and more people are realizing the importance of standing out! Colleges are looking for individuals who engage in extramural activities, community service, and unique experiences.

The LifeWorks program promotes personal growth and self discovery through hands-on activities and experiential learning. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available. Please contact the camp office.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp Westminster’s Family Camp was created over 50 years ago to give families time together, away from the hectic pace of everyday life. Family Camp and Family Mission Camp are available. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Westminster is the perfect place for a getaway! We welcome retreat groups and conferences year-round. More info: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Like us on Facebook! Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com Read the camp blog at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
One and two week sessions are available throughout the summer beginning mid-June and ending mid-August. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com for the complete summer schedule and registration information. Early bird discounts are available for early registration.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information on applying for a summer staff position, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestminster.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful HUGE recently renovated HS gym

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This camp focuses strictly on the fundamentals of ball-handling and dribbling. The staple of this camp is repetition and progression drill work. This is a high intensity basketball training camp that is intended to make the camper become a better basketball player by understanding and becoming a skilled ball handler and aggressive dribbler. Although the intent for this camp is to sharpen the fundamentals skills of ball handling, the campers will also learn valuable lessons in self-esteem, teamwork, and the value of hard work!

Our camp will enhance camper’s ball handling technique! Campers will be drilled in the art of advancing the ball as well as using the dribble to attack and score. Campers will also learn when the best times are to utilize dribbling.

Triple threat position, developing a feel for the ball, cross over, between the legs, reverse pivot, around the back, hesitation, retreat dribble, two ball dribbling, advantage area, developing good practice habits, changing directions with the dribble, knowing when to drive and when to shoot, beating the defender off the dribble, backing the ball out with a protective dribble, looking past the defender and the five second rule.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Aug 4 & 5 (M & TU) from 1:00pm until 4:30pm
Cost is $40.00 but if combined with PUREHOOP Shooting can get both for $65.00

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp itself is on a heavily wooded, hilly peninsula bounded by Lower Herring Lake and Lake Michigan. Water activities take place in both lakes. There is no vehicle access to the camp; access for campers is by pontoon boat from our parking lot on the north shore.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Days at camp vary as widely as the creativity and imagination of campers and staff allow. In each of three daily program meetings (after breakfast, after rest hour and after dinner), campers and staff decide what activities will be offered.

Activities during either the morning or afternoon could be focused on a specific skill instruction (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, mountain biking, art, sports skills, or similar activities) or may be a bit more flexible and subject to the spontaneity of the camp community (creating a large outdoor sculpture, organizing a theme meal, working on a creative writing project, designing and building a fort in the woods, organizing a talent night, or rehearsing a play). Evenings tend toward larger group activities including games such as Capture the Flag, Windego Island, talent night, fantasy night, or a campfire. Or, there may be 2 or 3 choices ranging from very active games to quieter, smaller group activities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available. Contact us for details.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Lookout was established in 1917 and is still providing campers with fantastic experiences and a world of adventure. Through our unique programming and culture, the camp experience stokes the creative fire within each camper and fosters positive relationships.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For session dates please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lookoutsummer.com. Session prices range from $420 for our three day session to $1,600 for our two week session.

CAMP FACILITIES: With four facilities to choose from, we have the right place for your retreat, outdoor education experience, band camp, sports practice camp, family reunion, leadership training…the list goes on! We offer accommodations for up to 80 people year-round and any of our camps can sleep close to, if not more than 200 people from early spring to late fall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Ozanam and Camp Stapleton are owned and operated by St. Vincent de Paul, an independent Catholic lay organization, which responds to the needs of the poor of all creeds and ethnic backgrounds. Since 1923, thanks to our volunteers and donor support, our camping program has allowed over 100,000 disadvantaged youngsters the opportunity to enjoy a fully funded camping experience along the shores of Lake Huron.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Ozanam has 34 Acres to explore and use for your next event. Cabins available for rent include electricity, water, modern toilets, and showers. Guests can fish and swim on-site, as well as enjoy our volleyball court, ball fields, and nature trails. Fully catered food service is available in our dining hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: OUR PHILOSOPHY
• Every camper has the ability to reach his/her full potential.
• Sportsmanship is an integral part of competition.
• Each person is unique and should be treated with respect and kindness.
• Counselors and instructors serve as role models for campers. Positive relationships between counselors and campers build confidence and self-esteem.

Camp should be fun and engaging!

OUR GOALS
• To build each camper’s self-esteem, sportsmanship, leadership skills, and athletic abilities.
• To promote a healthy, wholesome lifestyle.
• To create a positive and safe environment for campers to learn.

OTHER CAMP INFO: iSG Camps is a division of the International Sporting Group based in Columbus, Ohio. The management of iSG Camps has been operating youth sports camps for over 19 years with a high rate of customer satisfaction. Camps are well organized and designed so that the designated professional athlete can easily come in and interact with youth participants.

We recognize the benefits of sports participation for youth. We work with athletes of all levels. Our priority is to get children involved in physical activity and to help alleviate the ‘couch potato’ mentality that many young people are faced with. For more athletic students, our goal is to help elevate them to the next level. Being involved in our program gives children a sense of belonging, achievement and success that they can then take with them and use in their everyday lives.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
MORE INFO: Our Camp Website Link: isgcamps.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
To be considered for a coaching position at our events please complete the form at: Our Camp Website Link: isgcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on Upper Silver Lake and have an overall capacity of over 300 people.

We have indoor and outdoor facilities for all seasons and serve groups all year long.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer summer servant leadership camps for high school students ages 14-17.

Campers are taught principles of Biblical servant leadership and are able to put those into practice through service weeks where they help our summer camps run.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer camper scholarships on a needs basis. Please apply at graceadventures.org or call our office.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Dunes Harbor Family Camp is our Christian family campground next to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.

We offer family camping experiences where families can get away together and create new memories. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.dunesharbor.org to reserve your campsite or for more information.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We run year-round retreats for schools, churches, businesses, and families. Please visit graceadventures.org for more information and pricing to bring your group to Grace Adventures.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run many different programs for students, adults, churches, and schools all year long. Please visit graceadventures.org for more information on programs, dates, and pricing.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire seasonal staff every summer to help run our summer camp program on our Main Campus, Paradise Ranch, and Dunes Harbor Family Camp.

Interested people may apply online at Our Camp Website Link: graceadventures.org

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is divided into four villages, each of which consists of cabins, a bathhouse and an activity building. Campers are grouped in villages by age and gender and sleep eight to a cabin along with two counselors who maintain a consistent, caring, and attentive presence throughout the day and night. The Camp dining hall is large enough for all campers to eat together family style. We have a fire circle that sits 150 people at a time, a huge open field, a private 30 acre lake, Nature center, art center, and a recreational hall that fits about a 150 people.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Activities include swimming, paddle boating, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, hiking, environmental education, bicycling, dance, group games, talent shows, plays & skits, singing and music, campfire storytelling, cook-outs, environmental education, archery, ropes courses, and creative writing! Campers make life-long friends, learn self-reliance, and learn more about the natural world and their place in it in a safe, beautiful environment.

CERTIFICATIONS - All of our staff are first aid/cpr trained. All of our swimming/boating staff are lifeguard certified. Our cooks are Serv Safe certified. We have three health coordinators that are all Wilderness First Aid certified and a RN Nurse on staff. AWARDS - ACA (American Camping Association) Accredited

HISTORY- Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is Chicago's largest independent, locally based, multi-site youth services organization. It was founded in 1956 by two visionaries, Chicago businessmen Elliott Donnelley and Sidney Epstein, who wanted young people living in poverty to have an alternative to the streets.

CYC was born out of three boys' clubs that had fallen on hard times. With the merger of the American Boys Commonwealth Club and the Boys Brotherhood Republic in North Lawndale together with the South Side Boys Club (later renamed the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center) in Bronzeville, a new city-wide agency was formed: Camp Rosenthal has benefited thousands of Chicago children, ages seven to 15, since 1962.

Camp offers urban youth an opportunity to gain team-building, leadership and social skills as well as a sense of belonging and responsibility through hiking, sailing, canoeing, swimming and campfire storytelling.

PHILOSOPHY - At CYC’s Camp Rosenthal, our goal is to teach independent life, skills that each camper can take back home and implement into their daily lives. It is our hope that at the end of each camp session, we have changed a life or possibly saved a life by offering a service that is not obtainable back at home.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a year round Mentorship program for ages 13-18. The program is designed to influence and motivate teens to become more determined and productive individuals. We do this by focusing on goals that are created to monitor their progress and accomplishments throughout the year. These goals are directly created and monitored by the mentee, parent, and mentor. The mentor’s role is to meet with the mentee on a regular basis. During these meetings the mentor will focus on all the goals previously created to ensure they’re in lined with their everyday actions and attitude

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For individuals who qualify, we offer a variety of scholarships: -Title XX -SCOPE -Nebagamon. We also offer affordable prices through our sliding scale fee.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): TBD

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Retreat center - Chicago Youth Centers’ (CYC) Camp Rosenthal is a natural source of inspiration, and we invite you to host your event within our beautiful landscape. The perfect spot for private group retreats, weddings, corporate events and big family outings, this special secluded spot is nestled within 330 wooded acres and surrounded by a private 30-acre lake in Dowagiac, Michigan, just 115 miles (or 90 minutes) from Chicago. Mentorship Program - The Mentors is a program that fosters a unique opportunity for teens and young adults to recognize positive qualities in self, life and others. First Aid/CPR classes Teambuilding Ropes Course Archery

OTHER CAMP INFO: Chicago Youth Centers’ (CYC) Camp Rosenthal is committed to promoting our campers’ physical, mental, social and spiritual growth. Our team members take pride in knowing they make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve. We recruit professionals for various functions, including education, operations and many others.

Please email your resume, cover letter to aperez[AT]cyccamprosenthal.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TBD

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
When looking for summer employment there are many camps to choose from, but which camp is the right one for you That is an important question to ask yourself when looking for a summer camp job. Picking the right camp can determine whether you have a great summer or decide that you never want to work for a summer camp ever again.

When selecting a camp for employment think about these questions;

What is the mission of the camp? Does that mission resonate with your beliefs? What kind of camp is it? Who do they serve and what kind of program is offered to the campers? Where is it located and how long has it been in-existence? Will you be able to handle the environment? Does it have a rich history? How invested is the organization or Camp Director in the camp? In other words are things falling apart at the camp or do they have the essential items in order to run an efficient program? How many staff from previous summers come back? Does the camp have a high ratio of returning campers?

All of these are important questions to ask when interviewing with a Camp Director and asking these questions shows that you are truly invested in where you spend your summer. The answers you receive may help you select a camp that is the right fit for you, but will they guarantee that your summer will be flawless with nothing but sunny days, no stress, good sleep, children that will listen at all times, amazing food, great communication between you and your co-workers, no sun burn, tons of fun, no homesickness, good sleep... Oh wait I said that already... The answer is....... NO!

While all of those questions are important to ask, the truth is your experience is what you make it and depends on how much you dedicate yourself to your role and the camp community. If you as a staff member have no interest in making the summer camp experience for your campers a memorable one then what is your purpose and how are you fulfilling the camp philosophy? What is your primary goal as a staff member and how much are you willing to invest your time and energy into your program?

Some of my best counselors when I was a camper made camp memorable by investing their time in me, by motivating me to step out of my comfort zone or by observing me and knowing exactly when I needed a nudge to bring my best foot forward. I wanted to be around that kind of counselor because it was usually that counselor who believed in me, even when I had lost all belief in myself. On the outside looking in I never really knew what stresses my counselors were facing, but I am sure they had their share of adversity as a camp counselor because it is the one job that will challenge you and help you discover things about yourself you never knew.

After years of being a camper, staff member, and a Camp Director I've come to realize that campers and staff go through the same situations every summer. For example, Campers get home sick, staff do too - Campers get nervous and stressed, staff do too - Campers have sleepless nights, staff do too - Campers get sick of the repetitive food, staff do too - Campers don't always agree with their peers, staff don't too - Campers have moments of wanting to give up and go home and guess what? Staff do too!

The only way you will truly know if you made the right decision is at the end of the summer when you reflect on your summer, look back at your experiences, take the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly and say to yourself... I can't wait to come back next summer! And guess what? Campers will too!

Here are the jobs we are currently recruiting for our 2014 Summer Camp Season.
-Male Cabin Counselors (7 slots are still open)
-Female Cabin Counselors (7 slots are still open)
-Floater staff (4 slot is still open)
-Nature Counselor (1 slot is still open)
-Camp Craft Counselor (1 slot is still open)
-Swim Instructors (2 slots are still open)
-Boating Instructors (2 slot is still open)
-Archery Instructors (1 slots are still open)
-High Ropes Couse Instructors (3 slots are still open)
-Head Cook (1 slot is open)
-Evening Cook (1 slot is open)
-Kitchen Aides (3 slots are still open)
-Assistant Behavior Coordinator (2 slot is still open)
-Program Coordinator (1 slot is still open)

If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who might be interested. They must be 18 years or older and they should send a resume and cover letter to aperez[AT]cyccamprosenthal.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a free range adventure bases out of northern Michigan, however we travel throughout the region. We live out of our tents and backpacks (when we aren't staying at a nice resort).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our guide teams are comprised of dedicated conservationist each with over 25 years back country guide experience, but most importantly we give special consideration to employ individuals whom we believe share in our mission and have the specialized skills to provide an adventure experience that is second to none!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Custom designed family adventure packages.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Custom designed family adventure packages.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Hot Spots of Adventure:

Isle Royale National Park & Wildlife Biosphere
Porcupine Mountains
Pere Marquette River
North Country National Trail
Tahquamenon Waterfalls
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Pictured Rocks National Shoreline
Mackinac Island
Cedar Point Amusement Park

In an effort to provide the highest level of safety and quality of experience we limit each session to 16 Explores ages 15+ years old and maintain a 1:3 Guide / Explorer Ratio.

Explores will really appreciate the opportunity to share their experiences with friends and family from our Wi-Fi enabled Safari Transport Vehicle while in route to our next big adventure!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July: 7th, 2019- August 3rd,2019
Early Registration: $15,495 (Ends May 15, 2019)
General Registration $16,995

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful HUGE recently renovated HS gym

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tired of not knowing where your shot will end up? Left, right, short, long or who knows. Do you really understand the mechanics of shooting? If you are tired of it and want it fixed this is the camp for you!

This camp will consist of multiple sessions focusing on fundamental instruction and shooting station work and practice, practice and practice!

Coach Kaleb House, men's basketball coach, from MMCC Lakers will be joining us to offer his wealth of knowledge and expertise! Great exposure for you!

GREAT INSTRUCTIONAL CAMP!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Aug 4 & 5 from 9:00am - 12:30pm
$40.00 per camper or combine with Ultimate ball Handling & Dribble and get both for $65.00!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

CAMP FACILITIES: We use the entire city, parks, bus lines, swimming pools, movie theaters, campus facilities including the gym.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Staff members include professionals skilled and experienced in working with adults of varied abilities. Over and above their impressive credentials, our staff bring a myriad of skills to Camp Zip. Their strengths include training and experience in special education, psychology, atheletics, cooking, vocational skills, life skills and recreation.

The foundation for the success of our programs at Camp Zip is the quality of our staff. Each of our programs have 3 to 1 staff ratio. The staff and volunteers are trained professionals - teachers, psychologist, social workers, speech pathologists or teaching assistants in adult programs or college students going into special education. We are fortunate to have so many dedicated and caring people as part of our Camp Zip family.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have year round cooking classes at Knights Kitchen in Ann Arbor

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for our current offerings that include overnight camps, cooking classes and day camps.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a separate camp facility from the rest of our studio. This allows us to minimize contact for our Summer Camps. Supplies are individual for each camper as well.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Join us at Dancer's Edge for an amazing Summer full of fun and exciting themes! This program is designed for young students who want to experience a new camp theme each week. You can handpick your favorite adventures and design a schedule that work for you and your family. Join us for just one session or all Summer for the full camp experience!

Frozen Princess Camp- June 14-18 from 9am-3pm
L.O.L. Doll Camp- June 21-25 from 9am-3pm
Musical Theater- June 28-July 9 from 9am-3pm
Mad Science Camp- July 12-16 from 9am-3pm
Art Camp- July 19-23 from 9am-3pm
Trolls World Tour Camp- July 26-30 from 9am-3pm.
Magic and Wizardry Camp- August 2-6 from 9am-3pm
Cheer/Pom/Dance Team Camp- August 9-13 from 9am-12pm.
Christmas Spectacular Camp- August 16-20 from 9am-5pm.
Disney Day Camp-August 23-27 from 9-5pm.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are a fully functioning YPAD certified dance studio with a multi level competitive dance team.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For fees and dates visit Our Camp Website Link: dextersdancersedge.com

Frozen Princess Camp- June 14-18 from 9am-3pm $285
L.O.L. Doll Camp- June 21-25 from 9am-3pm $285
Musical Theater- June 28-July 9 from 9am-3pm $285
Mad Science Camp- July 12-16 from 9am-3pm $285
Art Camp- July 19-23 from 9am-3pm $285
Trolls World Tour Camp- July 26-30 from 9am-3pm $285
Magic and Wizardry Camp- August 2-6 from 9am-3pm $285
Cheer/Pom/Dance Team Camp- August 9-13 from 9am-12pm $150
Christmas Spectacular Camp- August 16-20 from 9am-5pm $380
Disney Day Camp-August 23-27 from 9-5pm $380