Core Values
At camp, YMCAs see an opportunity to impact children’s lives in a positive way. Michigan YMCA camps not only teach core values that are shared by most cultures, but also use these values to guide individual behaviors and organizational practices.
- Caring: to love others, to be sensitive to the well-being of others, to help others.
- Honesty: to tell the truth, to earn other’s trust, to have integrity, making sure your choices match your values.
- Respect: to treat others as you would have them treat you; to value the worth of every person, including yourself.
- Responsibility: to do what is right, what you ought to do; to be accountable for your behavior and obligations.
Al-Gon-Quian
Ann Arbor YMCA’s overnight camp for campers ages 6 through 16. The camp is located on Burt Lake in Northern Michigan, just east of Petoskey and about a four-hour drive north of Ann Arbor. Our 150-acre campus is a combination of forest, playing fields, original and updated buildings, breathtaking shoreline and even a natural spring. Click to Visit our Website!
Hayo-Went-Ha
Life at camp is like nothing else! We have both 100 year old buildings and new, state of the art facilities. We eat, sleep, swim and play on the camp grounds. Our excellent, international staff is trained to support and challenge young campers and teens. The relationships built around camp fires, polar bear swims and adventure trips will last a lifetime! Click to Visit our Website!
Nissokone
For over 100 years, Nissokone has been a jewel of the YMCA. Overlooking a mile of breathtaking shoreline, Nissokone is Michigan’s premier northern adventure camp connecting youth, teens and families. Nissokone was recognized in Outside Magazine as a Top 10 US Camp for Outdoor Adventure. Nissokone is best known for its aquatic activities, teen leadership programs, equestrian camps and family camps. Bussing is available from Metro Detroit. Click to Visit our Website!
Timbers
Located north of West Branch, MI, near Clear Lake, the Saginaw Family YMCA Camp Timbers is a natural treasure. Our private 300-acre setting features beautiful rolling hills and dense forest surrounding our own, private Piper Lake. Our flagship programs are summer resident camps for boys and girls ages 7-16. Click to Visit our Website!
Mystic Lake
Located in Lake Station, MI, Mystic Lake is an outstanding summer camp for children ages 6-16. With over 90 years of offering high quality camping programs for children and teens. Our programs focus on helping campers develop the skills that are necessary for them to have great success in life. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Echo
Camp Echo is for campers age 8 to 17 and covers nearly 500 acres of land on the shore of Ryerson Long Lake, in Fremont, MI. We stress the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Click to Visit our Website!
Pendalouan
Lifelong friendships, tall pines, clear water, are awaiting you at Camp Pendalouan, West Michigan’s YMCA camp. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Pinewood
YMCA Camp Pinewood's Resident Camp programs give children a safe environment to overcome challenges like mastering the climbing wall or hitting their first bullseye. Children explore nature, find new talents, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Manitou-Lin
Camp Manitou-Lin has over 100 years of camping experience and is located on beautiful Barlow Lake in Middleville, Michigan. Our beautiful, natural setting provides an excellent opportunity for all who visit. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Algonquin
Welcome to Camp Algonquin – over 65 years of tradition in helping children experience the outdoors while being a part of a small camp community where everyone knows your name. Camp Algonquin incorporates the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty as a part of each activity and relationship. Click to Visit our Website!
Sherman Lake
With over 300 acres of woodlands, prairie, and pristine lakefront, there's no end to the adventure for summer campers. Fun activities abound such as swimming, hiking, archery, arts, canoeing, kayaking, indoor & outdoor climbing, sports, horseback, and ropes courses. State of the art facilities include all-season carpeted cabins, each with a shower and bath plus a full service recreation center and indoor pool. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Eberhart
The Y has a long, proud history in camping activities and YMCA Camp Eberhart has been committed to nurturing youth development for more than 100 years. Click to Visit our Website!
Storer Camps
Disguised as adventures that create lifetime friendships, our programs cultivate life-skills critical for success in academics, career, family and community. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Copneconic
Since 1915, YMCA Camp Copneconic has served thousands of families as a place for fun, excitement and learning. Here at camp, you are able to choose your programs, have a blast with our exciting and passionate staff, and enjoy the serenity that radiates from every corner of our beautiful lake front location. Click to Visit our Website!
Camp Ohiyesa
Lifelong memories are made at Camp Ohiyesa, a great escape without a ticket or an “are we there yet.” Situated on 300 acres overlooking Fish Lake in Holly, Ohiyesa offers an array of activities, from zip lining to archery to horseback riding. Click to Visit our Website!
