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Michigan Wilderness Trips
Teaching Kids Self-Reliance and Enviornmental Awareness
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Michigan wilderness trips provide eye opening experiences for children of all ages and ability levels. With Michigan wilderness trips your child will participate in many outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, canoeing, climbing and many others.
Michigan parents can be assured their child will be supervised by knowledgeable and highly trained staff to encourage your child in their independent pursuit to learn about the world and their environment. Michigan kids will learn self-reliance and build confidence in themselves through educational experiences while discovering new and exciting places.
With the growing need for environmental awareness camps throughout the country and especially in Michigan have continued to enhance and expand their wilderness trip programs.
The following are some highly recommended travel and tour 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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Wilderness Trips 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:
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 Au Sable Grayling,MI 517-348-5491
Residential and/or Day Camp:
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 Michigamme Michigamme,MI http://www.gbgm-umc.org/campnichigamme 906-323-6521
Camping the way it should be; cabins, woods, fun, fellowship, hiking, bonfires, songs, and swimming, all for the Glory of God.
Camp O' The Hills Brooklyn,MI 517-592-6373
A camp for Every Girl Everywhere
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 Tall Turf Walkerville,MI http://www.tallturf.org 616-459-7206
Christian ministry of reconciliation providing camps & community based follow-up programs primarily for inner-city youth and single parent families.
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 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.
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.
CYO Boys Camp Carsonville,MI http://www.cyocamps.org 313-963-7172
Traditional camp on shores of Lake Huron. Small group living, age group based programming. Canoe trip,leadership training for HS & sailing prog for junior high
CYO Girls Camp Port Sanilac,MI http://www.cyocamps.org 313-963-7172
Traditional camp on shores of Lake Huron. Small group living, age group based programming. Canoe trip,leadership training for HS & sailing prog for junior high
Lake Ann Camp Lake Ann,MI http://www.lakeanncamp.com 231-275-7329
Discover life at its best at Lake Ann. Age-distinct and graded programming for 4th to 12th grades. 18 miles from Traverse City, Lake Ann is your up-north home.
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.
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.
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 Pendalouan Montague,MI http://www.pendalouan.org 231-894-4538
Over 75 years of camping excellence. Forest & lake setting provide beautiful place for strong, traditional, YMCA camping program.
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 Camp Timbers West Branch,MI http://www.camptimbers.org 989-753-7721
Beautiful Northern Michigan camp on historic site surrounding private lake. Mature staff. Exciting program options.
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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