Best Grand Rapids Summer Camps, Including Popular Day Camps
Heading off to summer camp is one of the rites of passage for a kid, and one of the most popular summer things to do in Grand Rapids.
Looking for summer camp for kindergarteners or big kids? Maybe your preschooler needs some enrichment this summer.
No matter their age, there’s every kind of summer camp for kids in West Michigan.
Find day camps, overnight camps, nearby camps and far-away camps. Animals, sports, art, STEAM, and just good old fashioned play – you can find the perfect camp for your kids below.
Many camps fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible.
Directory of Summer Camps Near Grand Rapids
Scroll around this camp guide, or filter with search tools to narrow the list. Click on listings to learn more about each camp.
We’ll be adding more wonderful day camps, theater camps, sports camps, STEM camps, etc, so check back as you make your plans.
Always check camp websites for current information – we are updating this as we get info, but summer camp registrations are always evolving!
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CranHill Summer Youth Camps Summer Camp in Rodney, MI
CranHill Summer Youth Camps
14444 17 Mile Road, Rodney, MI 49342
(231) 796-7669
(231) 796-7669
CranHill offers unforgettable experience for kids 7-17yr old, through a variety of programs and activities, with top of the line facilities and qualified staff committed to the enjoyment and safety of all our campers.
CranHill has been a safe, caring, and exciting place to camp for over 54 years.
CranHill has been a safe, caring, and exciting place to camp for over 54 years.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin Summer Camp in Middleville, MI
YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
1095 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9163
(269) 795-9163
“Camp Manitou-Lin has been such a wonderful experience for my kids and it’s so fun hearing about the things they do and seeing their faces light up talking about it.” - Becky
YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin allows you to discover the wonders of the outdoors through our core values that emphasize caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusion in everything we do. Come stay with us!
Visit grymcaml.org, give us a call at 269.795.9163 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
Visit grymcaml.org, give us a call at 269.795.9163 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Grace Adventures Summer Camp in Mears, Michigan
Grace Adventures
2100 N Ridge Rd, Mears, Michigan 49436
(231) 873-3662
(231) 873-3662
Grace Adventures, at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, has purposefully-designed programs to build off one another year-after-year.
Each week of traditional youth camp and ranch camp is tailored to meet them at an age-appropriate level to develop Christ-like character on a personal, relational, and spiritual level.
Each week of traditional youth camp and ranch camp is tailored to meet them at an age-appropriate level to develop Christ-like character on a personal, relational, and spiritual level.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Religious, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Religious, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Grace Outside at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center Summer Camp in Dowling, MI
Grace Outside at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
1700 Clear Lake, Dowling, MI 49050
(269) 721-8291
(269) 721-8291
Grace Outside invites you to step outside your day-to-day routine and grow into your best self.
You’ll be surrounded by friends and counselors who offer support, love and encouragement as you try new things, discover new skills, learn about God’s grace, and create your best summer memories.
You’ll be surrounded by friends and counselors who offer support, love and encouragement as you try new things, discover new skills, learn about God’s grace, and create your best summer memories.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Family Programs
Camp Focus: Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Family Programs
Pine Ridge Bible Camp Summer Camp in Cedar Springs, Michigan
Pine Ridge Bible Camp
8415 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319
(616) 696-8675
(616) 696-8675
Pine Ridge provides Christian summer overnight and day camp experiences that are designed to create life impacting change.
Located just 25 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on beautiful Pine Lake, Pine Ridge exists to share and model the message of Jesus in a safe, innovative, and relational setting.
Located just 25 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on beautiful Pine Lake, Pine Ridge exists to share and model the message of Jesus in a safe, innovative, and relational setting.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Interlochen Arts Camp Summer Camp in Interlochen, MI
Interlochen Arts Camp
4000 J Maddy PKWY, Interlochen, MI 49643
(800) 681-5912
(800) 681-5912
Interlochen Arts Camp is a world-renowned summer arts program where young artists hone their talents, grow as individuals, and flourish creatively.
Students ages 8-18 from 52 states/territories and 40 different countries convene at Interlochen to expand their skills in the arts.
Students ages 8-18 from 52 states/territories and 40 different countries convene at Interlochen to expand their skills in the arts.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, Dance, Music & Performing Arts
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, Dance, Music & Performing Arts
Camp Type: Overnight
Aquinas College Summer Camps (Jazz, Science, RolePlay Gaming and various Sports Camps) Summer Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College Summer Camps (Jazz, Science, RolePlay Gaming and various Sports Camps)
Aquinas College - 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 632-2462
(616) 632-2462
Unlock your potential and soar higher at Aquinas' Summer Camps!
Immerse yourself in a wide range of inclusive, fun, explorative and hands-on summer camps — from a dozen awesome athletic camps to Seriously Fun Jazz to Innovative Science Explorations and building your own Fantasy World in an Epic Roleplay Gaming!
Immerse yourself in a wide range of inclusive, fun, explorative and hands-on summer camps — from a dozen awesome athletic camps to Seriously Fun Jazz to Innovative Science Explorations and building your own Fantasy World in an Epic Roleplay Gaming!
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Music & Performing Arts, Sports Camps, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Academic, Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Music & Performing Arts, Sports Camps, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Paradise Ranch Summer Camp in Mears, Michigan
Paradise Ranch
8715 Juniper Beach Rd, Mears, Michigan 49436
(231) 873-3662
(231) 873-3662
Paradise Ranch, at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, helps kids experience life-transforming horsemanship.
Our purposefully-designed programs build off one another year-after-year.
Each week of ranch camp is tailored at an age-appropriate level to develop students on a personal, relational, and spiritual level.
Paradise Ranch is a ministry of Grace Adventures.
Our purposefully-designed programs build off one another year-after-year.
Each week of ranch camp is tailored at an age-appropriate level to develop students on a personal, relational, and spiritual level.
Paradise Ranch is a ministry of Grace Adventures.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Religious
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Religious
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Geneva Summer Camp in Holland, MI
Camp Geneva
3995 N Lakeshore Dr, Holland, MI 49424
(616) 399-3150
(616) 399-3150
Camp Geneva is a Christian Summer Camp located in Holland, MI.
We offer day camps and overnight camps for campers in 1st grade through 17 years.
Activities include swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, all-camp games, a jumping pillow, s’mores and campfires, archery, sunsets on Lake Michigan, and so much more.
We offer day camps and overnight camps for campers in 1st grade through 17 years.
Activities include swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, all-camp games, a jumping pillow, s’mores and campfires, archery, sunsets on Lake Michigan, and so much more.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Newaygo Summer Camp in Newaygo, MI
Camp Newaygo
5333 S Centerline Road, Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1184
(231) 652-1184
Camp Newaygo has Family Camp Programs, Girls' Overnight Camp and Co-Ed Day Camp all summer long.
Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and sitting on 104 acres along a chain of 4 lakes, Camp Newaygo is the perfect place to discover a love of the outdoors together.
Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and sitting on 104 acres along a chain of 4 lakes, Camp Newaygo is the perfect place to discover a love of the outdoors together.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp, Family Programs
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp, Family Programs
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Summer Camp in Plainwell, MI
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
12584 Burchett Road, Plainwell, MI 49080
(800) 497-2688
(800) 497-2688
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Camps offer the perfect experiences for all girls!
You don’t have to currently be a Girl Scout in order to join in on the fun and experience girl-led programming.
Girl Scouts provides experiences that build girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
You don’t have to currently be a Girl Scout in order to join in on the fun and experience girl-led programming.
Girl Scouts provides experiences that build girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp, Family Programs
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp, Family Programs
Camp Tall Turf Summer Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Camp Tall Turf
2010 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7906
(616) 452-7906
Each Camp Tall Turf session offers youth fun, faith and fellowship in a safe and peaceful environment with opportunities for personal growth.
We have all kinds of activities like swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor sports, camping, campfires, and s'mores every night!
We have all kinds of activities like swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor sports, camping, campfires, and s'mores every night!
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
YMCA Camp Pinewood Summer Camp in Twin Lake, MI
YMCA Camp Pinewood
4230 Obenauf Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457
231-821-2421
231-821-2421
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight
Higher Ground at Lake Louise Summer Camp in Boyne Falls, MI
Higher Ground at Lake Louise
10750 Stafford Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231-549-2889
231-549-2889
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious, Sports Camps, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious, Sports Camps, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Cornerstone University Sports Camps Summer Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Cornerstone University Sports Camps
1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-222-1412
616-222-1412
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious, Sports Camps
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Religious, Sports Camps
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Eagles Sports Camps Summer Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Eagles Sports Camps
2300 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-574-5819
616-574-5819
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious, Sports Camps
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Religious, Sports Camps
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Cedar Lodge Horse Riding Summer Camp in Lawrence, MI
Cedar Lodge Horse Riding
47000 52ND St, Lawrence, MI 49064
269-674-8072
269-674-8072
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Animal Lover
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Animal Lover
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Henry Summer Camp in Newaygo, MI
Camp Henry
5575 S Gordon Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337
(616) 459-2267
(616) 459-2267
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
YMCA Camp Pendalouan Summer Camp in Montague, MI
YMCA Camp Pendalouan
1243 E Fruitvale Rd., Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-4538 x301
(231) 894-4538 x301
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Sherman Lake YMCA Camp Summer Camp in Augusta, MI
Sherman Lake YMCA Camp
6225 North 39th Street, Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-3030
(269) 731-3030
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Aviation Camp at WMU Summer Camp in Battle Creek, MI
Aviation Camp at WMU
237 North Helmer Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Camp Best for: High School Kids
Camp Focus: STEM or STEAM
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: STEM or STEAM
Camp Type: Overnight
SpringHill Summer Camp in Evart, MI
SpringHill
7717 95th Ave, Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2616
(231) 734-2616
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Camp Focus: Religious
Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Summer Camp in Dowling, MI
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat
1700 Clear Lake, Dowling, MI 49050
(989) 534-6587
(989) 534-6587
"Thank you so much for an amazing week. Your camp's inclusivity and love is what keeps bringing us back every year!" -- Lorah, 2022 Camper Parent on Facebook
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Religious, Sports Camps
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Religious, Sports Camps
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Greenwood Summer Camp in Gowen, MI
Camp Greenwood
13564 MacClain St, Gowen, MI 49326
(616) 754-7258
(616) 754-7258
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Brethren Heights Summer Camp in Rodney, MI
Camp Brethren Heights
9478 Brethren Heights Rd., Rodney, MI 49342
(231) 867-3618
(231) 867-3618
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious
Camp Type: Overnight
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious
Camp Type: Overnight
