Camp Sancta Maria
Private
Camp Sancta Maria is a Roman Catholic overnight camp for ages 8-16 on nearly 100 wooded acres with a lake, seven miles northwest of Gaylord. It runs primarily as an all-boys camp with separate sessions for girls, including a one-week girls' horse camp and two one-week girls' sessions at the start and end of summer. Activities include swimming, horseback riding, a high ropes course, sports, arts and crafts, adventure games and a trip to Mackinac Island, and campers attend daily Mass, Reconciliation, the Angelus and night prayer in the chapel. Founded in 1933, it is ACA-accredited and state-licensed.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Sancta Maria directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Lynn AdamsI attended the first ever girls camp in 2008 and went again in 2009. The first year was great, made lots of friends. However the next year I developed severe panic attacks. The staff besides one (who doesn't work there anymore) were not understanding at all when it came to panic and anxiety attacks. I was bullied by the campers and staff did nothing to stop it. You would think a catholic camp would take bullying seriously. Food was great, showers were terrible I remember. I did like the last day when we went to Mackinac Island
★★★★★adam krollBest camp on earth. I'm a counselor at CSM and it's amazing to see how all the kids have fun here. and just come alive with the holy Spirit.
★★★★★Lisa JohnstonWhat an amazing camp experience for my son. Great place to experience truly Catholic and summer camp all in one. So pleased. We will definitely fly back to MI for my son to attend next year.
★★★★★Autumn HarrisonWhat an absolutely amazing experience! I cannot say enough good things about this place. My boys were first time campers this year, and we've only been home two days, and they are already making plans for next year. They grew in their faith and developed some habits that they plan to continue at home. During the open house, we participated in night prayer, and I will personally never forget how beautiful the song "Reckless love" is when it is belted out by 100+ boys in the chapel...it brought tears to my eyes. The counselors and staff were some of the best people I've ever met in my life. What a blessing this camp is, I highly recommend it!
★★★★★Andrew SchroederSpent the long weekend installing all new fixtures in the restrooms. The bath house is now all renovated with a new roof & floors, new showers, toilets, sinks, etc. (sorry I didn't take brag pics.)