YMCA Camp Nissokone
Private
YMCA Camp Nissokone is an overnight camp on 170 lakefront acres near Lake Huron in Oscoda, surrounded by 1,000 acres of national forest, run by the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and now in its 112th year. It offers one-, two- and three-week overnight sessions for youth and teens ages 5-17, and is known for adventure programming including sailing, horseback riding and the WI-LD teen leadership development track. The 2026 season runs mid-June through late August at about $779 per week, with weekly bus transportation from Birmingham and Plymouth.
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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 Nissokone directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★James MartinWe love the weekend of family camp. Cabins are somewhat rustic but comfortable. The workers are very friendly. The horseback riding is fabulous, and we always go at least twice on the weekend. The only negative is that some activities are advertised but not held. ** 2025 update. We had a great weekend this year. The camp has several updates including a Frisbee golf course. The attendance was much higher this year.
★★★★★Jen IveyMy daughter has attended overnight camp at Nissokone for 4 years and each year she wants to stay longer. It's like her summer "home". It is the perfect version of summer camp - cabins full of friends (both old & new), counselors who become friends, all of the activities you could expect, and so much more. Plus no electronics, so they are truly immersed in the experience. I love that she gets to experience real "camp" the way I did when I was her age.
★★★★★Maggie BrumarI have been going to summer camp Nissokone for many, many summers. My time at Nissokone has been the best time of my life. I am going back this summer and I could not be more excited! The staff is helpful, supportive and responsible, the activities are outstandingly fun. They have everything at camp Nissokone, archery, sailing, high ropes, horse back riding, rock climbing, the list never ends! Camp is a great and welcoming environment.
★★★★★Mary CarletonOur family (four boys) LOVED Camp Nissokone!! As an elementary teacher and parent of four I have been to all sorts of camps over the years and this one is by far THE BEST!!! The staff is fun and caring and the site next to the lake is serene and beautiful! There were more activities then we had time to enjoy!!! Water skiing, tubing, sailing, horseback riding, yoga, archery, zip lines, hiking, tie dying, paint ball, water sliding the list goes on and on!! What a fantastic memory making time!! ALL four boys asked if we could PLEASE go back again this summer!! So we are registered again for family camp and can't wait! Treat yourself and children and experience the magic of Camp Nissokone!!!
★★★★★Peter ForhanI have been attending Camp Nissokone for as long as I have been able to. I have treasured every moment I have been there, and worked my way up from a young camper to a working counselor. I can honestly say that Nissokone is responsible for some of the happiest moments and best summers of my life. I would not be as successful, confident, or outgoing as I am now without the wonderful camp spirit I breathed in through camp. If you are considering sending someone away to a summer camp, look no further than here.