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2021 Overnight Camp

March 8, 2021

Kids ready for an overnight experience? Check out these camps offering a variety of session lengths and themes. Let summer camp be their "home away from home"!




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CranHill is located approximately one hour north of Grand Rapids and features a variety of traditional camp experiences as well as specialty camp options. From Horsemanship Camps to Adventure Camps backpacking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, CranHill has a camp for your child. CranHill serves youth ages 7-17 years old for overnight camps, and ages 6-8 years old for day camps. Registration is now open and is on going through 8/16/2021.

Here's what families have to say about CranHill:

"My daughter has been camping at CranHill every summer for 8 years now and absolutely loves it! If she didn't, we wouldn't be driving 3 hours one way to get her there! Great staff & nice sleeping quarters at Saddle Ridge cabins. Definitely recommend!"

"This summer will be my daughter's 8th year at CranHill and she absolutely loves it there! She's also participated in the Girl's Fall Horsemanship Weekends, and her and my husband have attended a Daddy/Daughter weekend as well. The staff are all wonderful and really care for the kids. Family campground is very nice as well!"




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Camp Newaygo safely operated in 2020 and is ready for another great summer! We are staying up to date with recommendations from the CDC, the American Camp Association, and the State of Michigan in order to provide another COVID-Careful Summer.

For 95 summers, Camp Newaygo has provided Girls’ Overnight Camp. It is intentionally small which creates a strong sense of community and allows campers to explore a variety of activities. Girls grow their resiliency, establish a love of the outdoors, and make long-lasting friendships. Sessions are for girls ages 7 to 17 and range from a four day/three night mini-week to one-, two- and multi-week sessions.

Camp Newaygo also offers Mom & Me weekends in June for young children and their moms, grandmothers, aunts or other special female adults. Family Weekend in August is a chance for everyone to come out to camp. Discover the joys of camping together. Sing, canoe, fish, hike, create, and recharge on these special weekends. Spend the night in camp’s dorms, cabins, or hotel-style accommodations; with all meals provided.

Located at the edge of the Manistee Forest on a chain of four lakes, Camp Newaygo programs create an engaging atmosphere for campers with a variety of activities including: 1000’ zipline, archery, kayaking, ceramics, darkroom photography, fencing, outdoor cooking, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, tubing, ukulele lessons, wilderness trips and more.

Camp Newaygo is accredited by the American Camp Association. Our staff are CPR, First Aid, and Waterfront Lifeguard certified by the American Red Cross.

Want to check out all Camp Newaygo has to offer and register?  Just click HERE!

“I can't even describe the positive impact, joy, freedom, fun, and growth opportunities you provided this summer. These children deserved to get away from the problems of the world and just focus on being kids. The positive impacts are immeasurable, and from the bottom of our hearts we are grateful!” -Summer 2020 Parent


Camp Geneva is a Christian Camp located on Lake Michigan. We offer day camp programs for campers going into first grade through third grade and overnight camps for campers going into third grade through going into their freshman year of college. Kids need camp more than ever. They need the chance to connect with others and put aside some of the worries and distractions of everyday life, and camp is the perfect place to do that. 


Camp Henry in Newaygo has had the privilege of serving campers, families, and guests since 1937. We believe that a camping experience at Camp Henry has the capacity to transform lives in many ways. Day Camp, Mini Camp, and Week-Long Camps available! Camp Henry also has family events throughout the year. See complete details for each age group, registration and prices HERE.


Camp Michawana is a non-denominational Christian Camp in Hastings, MI.  We offer 5 night camps for kids 3rd-11th grades and a 2 night camp for K-2. We also have Family Camps and Full Service Campground. Activities include:  Waterfront with a Blob, boating, & more, zip-line, climbing wall, high ropes, hayrides, Skill Hours, crafts, archery, slip-n-slide, Chapels, campfires, swamp walk, mud pit, amazing safe and trained counselors, and MORE! ACA Accredited. 


Camp Roger, located in Belding, just north of Grand Rapids, offers summer day camp, overnight camp, and wilderness trips for kids of all ages. We love to get outside!


Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan where girls can experience the outdoors, in an all-girl environment, with the support of our amazing camp staff. Girls develop confidence as they venture away from home and have new adventures. Spending time in nature, whether hanging from a climbing wall or taking a walk in the woods, has been linked with better mental, emotional, and physical health. Girls unplug as they step outside of their comfort zone and create lifelong friendships, without a gender bias. And of course, Girl Scout Camp is fun!


Grace Adventures has been providing summer camp experiences for kids ages 7-17 for 50 years on our campus next to Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Our mission is to Impact People with Jesus Christ and get the change to serve thousands of youth, adults, and families each year through our various ministries. Grace Adventures offers a variety of camp options so your camper can choose their own adventure this summer!


Indian Trails Camp offers day camp and overnight respite camps year around, serving individuals with disabilities with focus on accessibility and adaptability. ITC has a health professional (RN, EMT, LPN) onsite 24 hours. 10 open concept heated and airconditioned cabins (14 bed cabins), wheelchair access to all program spaces, adapted rock wall and zip line, indoor pool, large indoor gymnasium, wheelchair ramp accessible pontoon, paddle boats, arts, crafts, and so much more! 


Pine Ridge Bible Camp located just 25 minutes north of Grand Rapids offers overnight camps for children, youth, and the developmentally disabled. Their programs are uniquely designed for each age with a variety of activities. Perfect for ages 6-19, Pine Ridge Bible Camp offers sessions throughout the summer. Come for a week, or stay all summer!


YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin, located in Middleville, does summer right. Your 4th-8th grade camper will leave with more than new friends and great memories – they’ll also gain important life skills. Our programs and activities are designed to teach important skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and cooperation, with a focus on SAFETY. Come, have good times, and make great memories with us!


YMCA Camp Pendalouan, located on the shores of Big Blue Lake offers a quiet, rustic setting and unparalleled service for groups from throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region. We are located near Muskegon, Michigan, on over 150 acres of mature oak-pine forest, adjacent to the Manistee National Forest and the White River. We offer summer camps, seasonal events, weekend camps, and group retreats that highlight our camping program at Pendalouan. Within our programming, we have fun activities on the shores of Big Blue Lake including high ropes, hiking, boating and swimming, horse back riding, rock climbing, zip line, campfires and more!