Camp Birkett is the Ann Arbor YMCA's traditional day camp for ages 5-11, on the shores of Silver Lake in Pinckney, with more than a century of history. Camp runs a full day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and each week campers canoe, swim, shoot archery, do arts and crafts, sports, theater and outdoor education, using a lake-view lodge, athletic field, gaga pit, nature cabin, archery range and waterfront. Bus transportation from an Ann Arbor elementary school is available for $40 to $55; a full-day session runs about $360.
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 8:30am–4:30pm
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- YMCA
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 YMCA Camp Birkett directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
As stated by the camp or listed in the accrediting organization's directory — confirm current status with the accreditor.
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★★★★★Jeff RechtenFun for the kids.
★★★★★Norma “Fabulous” LozanoBeautiful n peaceful...great family setting
★★★★★Cam RogersReally well maintained and clean. Only thing I didn't like was the men's bathroom was shut down and locked yet female wasn't so why are women able to use the restroom and men can't?
★★★★★Janice RichardsonA great little YMCA camp. The staff was helpful and friendly. We went for a family day and were able to participate in lots of fun activities including archery, canoeing, and arts and crafts.
★★★★★Michael CraigBeautiful day here. Hardly anybody else around, had a nice drive from A2 then spent a couple hours wandering around here.