Top Summer Camps in Michigan

Top summer camps in Michigan are hard to find only because of the great variety of camp choices one has from which to select. The great location that the State of Michigan enjoys with its spectacular Great Lakes frontage and its wonderful smaller lakes and considerable woodlands means there are in effect lots of summer camps in the state from which to choose. The problem is always one of narrowing down the selections, matching summer camp offerings with the needs and interests of children an arriving at a list, like this one, of some of the top summer camps in Michigan.

Windward Bound Tall Ship Voyages . If your kids have lived on the Great Lakes all their lives, perhaps they have now reached the age where they would savor the opportunity to investigate the lakes and the islands in greater depth. Windward Bound Tall Ship Voyages offers exactly that kind of adventure. At Windward Bound kids take on the challenge of sailing on the Great Lakes and visiting area islands to learn about this unique environment and enjoy the sheer adventure of the quest.

With ten years of experience behind their sails, Windward Bound welcomes campers to two distinct kinds of adventures. One concentrates on learning the skills of tall ship sailing. Campers participate to fully crew their ship and learn the skills of piloting, navigation and ship management. Other campers prefer to blend their efforts on board ship with environmental, ecology and water studies. Ships are on the water for either 5 or 6 days and trips are taken by tender to small islands. The ship also anchor most nights in cove areas. Occasionally there is even an all night sailing venture. The ships are active on Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Ships and crew in service of Windward Bound are all of course licensed by the State of Michigan. Some 26,000 young people have already enjoyed this summertime adventure.

Camps are coed and comprised of young people ages 12-18. The cost of the adventure is between $500-$650 depending on the specific voyage. If your child is looking for a camp experience that is unique in terms of its location, you might have found a match at Windward Bound.