YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
Private
YMCA camp on Barlow Lake in Middleville, about 30 minutes south of Grand Rapids, with over 100 years of history and operated by the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. Offers traditional day camp plus three overnight programs - traditional overnight, a horseback-riding specialty camp and a teen leadership camp - with water sports, zip-lining, rock climbing and horseback riding.
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 YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Michael BuschAll four of my kids attended Camp Manitou-Lin in 2025 and they all had a great experience. The staff are always smiling and positive and really make the kids feel special. They continue to add activities for the kids each year which keeps camp exciting. The kitchen staff at camp were also excellent and provided a good variety of meal choices. Keep up the great work!
★★★★★Sara GrenierSuper cool camp experience for kids. First time for my 8 year old doing an overnight camp and he loved it. The third overnight camp for my 12 year old and he loved this one the best out of the others. Lots of activities for them to do and just an overall well organized place. Counselors were very nice and supportive.
★★★★★Mallory RaschkeWe sent both of our girls to overnight camp for the week and they both came home begging for one more week this summer and cannot wait to go back next year. They made friends, loved their counselors, and got to try so many new things they haven't done before. Who knew they'd both love archery so much?! My husband and I felt very good about leaving them in the care of their caring and competent staff. Everyone we met instilled a sense of calm and confidence, we knew our girls would be safe and loved while they were away from home.
★★★★★Grace WolbrinkFantastic Y Staff appreciation day! Delicious chili, cider, and donuts. Meal options varied with spreads for vegetarians. Rocking out activities ranged from archery, painting, tie-dying, horses, to somores. All with multi-generational participation. Staff welcoming and encouraging. Thank you Camp Manitou-Lin! Until next visit!
★★★★★Medic 1647A great camp for kids and adults alike. I really got to walk around and see the entire camp yesterday.And it is really nice and well done. All the buildings are clean. They look new, they're well capped, there's more than enough activity for the summer camps for the kids. They hold extra events such as bike races, which I was at yesterday, called the lord of the springs bike race. They had a fantastic turnout with a lot of great people showing up. I truly enjoyed myself yesterday.