Michigan YMCA Camps

We believe that the camp experience is transformational. Michigan YMCA camps are a safe, welcoming place to make new friends, learn new skills, and interact with nature.

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About Michigan YMCA Camps

No matter their age, interests or abilities, we can help all children learn, grow and thrive safely.

16 Overnight Camps

There are 16 YMCA camps in Michigan for kids and teens, offering a variety of camp programs to meet the individual needs of campers.

Guided by Core Values

Michigan YMCA camps not only teach the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, but also use these values to guide individual behaviors and organizational practices.

Camp For All

ALL Michigan Y Camps welcome campers, families, and staff of ALL backgrounds, faiths, and identities, celebrating the value that diverse perspectives and identities bring to our camp communities.

Over 100 Years

For over 100 years, Michigan’s YMCA camps have given kids opportunities to explore the outdoors, build confidence, and make lasting friendships and memories.

1,400 Jobs

Michigan Y camps provide young adults with early work experience, employing some 1,300 of them as summer overnight camp leaders each year.

1.8 Million Dollars Annually

Michigan YMCA camps award over 1.8 million dollars of financial assistance to help campers access the transformational power of camp.

Michigan YMCA Camp Programs

Serving hundreds of thousands of kids, teens and families, while offering a great first job for young adults, our camps teach young people how to be more independent and contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.

Overnight Camp

Located in picturesque settings across the country, Y overnight camp experiences can stretch from one weekend to an entire season and are led by a dedicated team of staff who ensure campers enjoy outdoor adventures and new friendships that last a lifetime.

Specialty Camps

Y specialty camps offer programming for specific interests, including teen adventure, music, sports, cooking and more. The Y also offers camp programs designed for medical and mental health challenges or other special needs so kids of all abilities and circumstances can enjoy the ultimate camp experience.

Family Camp

Y family camps give families the chance to bond while experiencing everything that Y camps have to offer. Spending time together in beautiful surroundings, exploring new adventures and forming friendships with other families lead to memories that will last a lifetime.

Michigan YMCA Camp Jobs

Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Regardless of your educational background, camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills that will enhance your job marketability. The benefits go far beyond a paycheck, too. Business executives often note that experience as a camp counselor translates into excellent management and personnel skills.

To find a Michigan YMCA Camp job, select a camp from the list below and use their website to find open positions.