YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

a mother and daughters at YMCA family camp

Family Camp

Play together.

Family Camp takes you away from your normal routine. It’s an escape from life’s many interruptions to relax and play together as a family, strengthen relationships and create unforgettable memories that you’ll share for a lifetime.

From the moment you arrive, you know your vacation is going to be something special. A perfect family vacation with modern cabins, fun and organized family activities throughout the day, and campfires in the evenings. One of the treasures of Family Camp is that you can do as little or as much as you like. The choice of what to do with your time is yours. Spend quality time with your kids. Share memories with extended family, enjoying side-by-side cabins. Or meet other families just like yours, with adventurous kids eager to make new friends.

Activities at Family Camp

  • horseback riding
  • hay rides
  • canoe trips
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • kayaking
  • paintball
  • archery
  • zip line
  • high-ropes courses
  • alpine tower
  • sports court
  • waterslide
  • swimming
  • climbing wall
  • arts & crafts
  • campfires & sing-alongs

Upcoming Family Camps

Family Camp – Labor Day

Family Camp – Labor Day at Camp Nissokone

Labor Day Family Camp is a northern Michigan lakeside escape from life’s many interruptions to relax and play together as a family. The definition of family can be different for many people, but we welcome all families with a promise to strengthen relationships and help create unforgettable memories that your family will share for a lifetime. We offer activities from archery to ziplining, arts & crafts, canoeing/kayaking, paintball, horseback rides and more to bring your family closer together. Our full-service kitchen prepares three hearty meals each day that will make the whole family smile. Each cabin can accommodate 2-16 people, with private, modern restrooms and hot showers. Outdoor patio dining available for meals. Private lodging (with restrooms) for each family are included, cabin reservations are first come, first serve.
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Age Group:
All AgesDates:
8/30/24–9/2/24 Days & Times:
  • Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • Mon 12:00 am-2:00 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm-12:00 am
  • Sat 12:00 am-11:59 pm
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