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Michigan Backpacking Camps
Teaching Kids About Nature's Beauty and Outdoor Survival
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Michigan parents know that your child will discover so much about themselves, while exploring the wilderness with Michigan Backpacking Camps, where safety is always the #1 priority. Michigan Backpacking Camps will instill in your child the knowledge necessary to survive in not only a wilderness setting, but also their daily life.
With growing environmental concerns, it is crucial to get them interested in outdoor activities such as Backpacking. Michigan Backpacking Camps will help your child build confidence and self-esteem while gaining an appreciation of the great outdoors.
Backpacking camps throughout the country and especially in Michigan specialize in providing your children with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experiences in the realm of Backpacking.
The following are some highly recommended Backpacking programs servicing Michigan. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Backpacking Camps in the Michigan Region are:
Adventure Learning Center Hersey,MI http://www.eaglevillage.org 800-748-0061
The Adventure Learning Center provides a safe, fun camp environment for youth experiencing emotional and behavioral disorders or challenges.
Al-Gon-Quian Burt Lake,MI http://www.annarborymca.org 734-996-9622
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Anna Behrens Greenville,MI http://www.gsmt.org/behrens.shtml 616-784-3341
A safe, totally experiential, rustic outdoor experience for girls to grow into strong young women.
AYF-Miniwanca Shelby,MI http://www.ayf.com 231-861-2262
Outstanding staff; beautiful Lake Michigan setting; program focuses on community building, cooperation, discovering personal best, responsibility, leadership.
Camp Echo Fremont,MI http://www.ymcacampecho.org 847-475-7400
We promote character development, celebrate diversity, encourage service learning, and teach leadership skills while protecting the well-being of our campers.
Camp Kinawind Boyne Falls,MI http://camping.umc-detconf.org 231-549-2149
Kinawind welcomes all youth. We share God's word in a rustic site through small family group outdoor activities.
Camp O'Fair Winds Columbiaville,MI http://www.fwgsc.org 810-230-0244
Summer adventures for 7-12 year old girls. Outdoor programs help girls develop self-confidence through risk-taking in a safe environment. Non-members welcome.
Camp Oak Hills Harrison,MI http://www.mittenbay.org 989-539-7267
Beautiful, wooded Girl Scout camp, lower peninsula of Michigan. Private lake. Family weekends. Non Girl Scouts welcome.
Camp Playfair Lexington,MI 810-359-7500
Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring environment. Environmental progs & self-esteem building. Tents & a-frames.
Camp Roger Rockford,MI http://www.camproger.org 616-874-7286
Explore God's world,discover God's love. Providing Christian growth-adventures;nurturing relationships with God,others,creation,and developing independence.
Camp Tuhsmeheta Greenville,MI http://www.campt.org 616-754-5410
Camp T is a camp for blind kids to learn skills blindness and have summer adventure they will never forget.
Camp Walden Cheboygan,MI http://www.campwaldenmi.com 248-661-1890
Camp Walden offers a noncompetitive, supportive environment where children learn to play together, build social skills and gain self-esteem.
Camp Westminster Higgins Lake Roscommon,MI http://www.campwestminster.com 313-341-8969
Develop faith, self-esteem & teamwork. Sail, climb a lighthouse, & splash in crystal-clear Higgins Lake, while living in a caring Christian community.
Cavell YWCA Metro Detroit Lexington,MI http://campcavell.org 810-359-2267
Fun programs, international staff, kiten foster care center, tree climbing, friends & fun. A staf place to learn new skills, grow, practice respect for others.
Covenant Point Bible Camp Iron River,MI http://www.cpbc.com 906-265-2117
Christian emphasis. Counselors modeling their relationship with Jesus Christ. Northwoods, Michigan. Spec. Island camp.
Greenwood Presbyterian Camp Gowen,MI http://www.campgreenwood.org 616-754-7258
Camping that encourages Christian growth, models acceptance of individuals and nutures out-of-door friendship as a place to encounter and enjoy God's creation.
Hawthorn Hollow Columbus Twp,MI http://www.girlscouts-macomb.org 810-367-3318
Great opportunity for a girl to meet friends & try new challenges in a fun-filled & supportive natural environment.
Leelanau Kohahna Camps Maple City,MI http://www.leelanau-kohahna.org 231-334-3808
Camps for children attending the Christian Science Sunday School.
Mystic Lake YMCA Camp Lake,MI http://www.mysticlakecamp.com 989-544-2844
600 acress private land 90 acre private lake campers thrive in noncompetitive atmosphere traditional camping programs specialty camps technical tree climbing
NCCS Camp Newaygo Newaygo,MI http://www.campnewaygo.org 231-924-0641
Fantastic girls only programs which foster exploration, creativity and cooperation among individuals and communities in the natural environment.
Sancta Maria Gaylord,MI http://www.campsanctamaria.org 231-546-3878
North Michigan, 2 inland lakes. Catholic framework builds self-esteem, teamwork through ropes course, horsemanship, OLS
Sea-Gull Charlevoix,MI http://www.campseagull.com 231-547-6556
All girls camp, located in northern Michigan. Horseback riding, aquatics, land sports, arts & theatre, samll cozy environment on lake Charlevoix.
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Ctr Augusta,MI http://www.shermanlakeymca.org 269-731-3000
Great indoor and outdoor facilities for resident and day campers who enjoy climbing, boating, swimming, horses, aviation, theatre, dance, skatepark, and more.
SpringHill Camp 44ø Evart,MI http://www.springhillcamps.com 231-734-2616
Helping parents raise better kids.
Tamarack Camps Ortonville,MI http://www.tamarackcamps.com 248-647-1100
Jewish community camp offering all sports, water activities, fine arts, horseback riding, rope course, adventure challenge, & much more. Western & Alaskan trips
The Fowler Center Mayville,MI http://www.thefowlercenter.org 989-673-2050
Supported recreation. Barrier free campus with a wide variety of opportunities. Promoting independence & personal growth.
The Timbers Girl Scout Camp Traverse City,MI 800-482-6734
Wilderness adventure and challenge camping for girls.
YMCA Camp Arbutus-Hayo-Went-Ha Traverse City,MI http://www.hayowentha.org 231-946-8589
Traditional on-site program with excellent wilderness trips. Character development, individualized programs and strong traditions. Equestrian program.
YMCA Camp Copneconic Fenton,MI http://www.campcopneconic.org 810-629-9622
For anyone who likes the water, horses or high adventure. There's sailing, boating, fishing, swimming and an Aqua Jump. We offer day and resident camps.
YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha Central Lake,MI http://www.hayowentha.org 231-544-5915
Traditional YMCA program. Outstanding water activities. Wilderness setting & trips. Character development-100 year tradition.
YMCA Camp Nissokone Oscoda,MI http://www.ycampingservices.org 248-887-4533
High adventure camp for teens. Specializing in horses, water sports, off camp t rips, leadership training, voyager canoes.
YMCA Camp Pinewood Twin Lake,MI http://www.camppinewood.com 231-821-2421
Co-ed outdoor adventure camp in Michigan's Manistec National Forest. Rental groups & family camps also available.
YMCA Storer Camps Jackson,MI http://www.ymcastorercamps.org 517-536-8607
Skill building, character development and independence...Wrapped in an adventure. Traditional program plus wilderness trips. Supportive environment for all.
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