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Van Buren Youth Camp

is a non-profit, co-ed, residential summer camp. Founded in 1950 on the shores of Great Bear Lake, we are half way between Kalamazoo and Lake Michigan, in southwest Michigan near Bloomingdale. We provide a unique summer experiences for children ages 6-18 at a reasonable cost.

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  • 2012 Schedule

    session dates grades cost
    Leadership Jun 17-23 9-12* $295
    White Pine - Early Leadership Jun 24-30 6-9 $295
    Little Bear Jul 5-7 1-3 $75
    Wolverine Jul 8-14 5-8 $295
    Great Bear Jul 15-21 3-6 $295
    Double Discovery
    (New two-week session)
    Jul 22 - Aug 2 4-9 $560

    *Students entering 9th grade should submit two letters of reference before attending Leadership Workshop.

  • Back for it's second year!

    During “Double Discovery”, campers will participate in the traditional camp activities (classes); experience two new classes, bike the Kal Haven trail, and sign up for special interest classes each afternoon. We’ve been busy dreaming and planning creative evening activities and special classes. This is the perfect session for the campers who are ready to experience greater independence.

  • CBS Detroit lists VBYC as one of Michigan's best camps!

  • Parents, please fill out all your forms

    1) Login
    2) Look for the link seen below.


    3) Fill out any remaining forms. For example:
    • Camper_Parent Consent
    • Health History
    • Camper Packing List
  • Camper Signup System Help

    Our camper signup and account managing system works best with the Firefox Browser. Customer service: 303.444.2267 Dial 2.
  • Meet the 2011 Staff!

  • Spring Newsletter 2011

  • Thinking about sending your child to camp?

  • New alumni registration!

  • VBYC is now a peanut-free environment

    To accommodate peanut allergies

  • Great Parent Resource: Recommended Read or Reference Source

    Health KidsHealth® KidsPool Explores Children?s Stress, this title and short article in the (March/April 2010) edition of Camping magazine caught my attention, and sent me on web search for the link so that I could share it. It is a short, fast read, giving parents insight about what causes kid?s stress and the healthy and unhealthy was they deal with it.

    Read more »

Registration:
Sunday 3-5pm
(Little Bear: Thurs)

Deregistrtion:
Saturday 10am
(Double Discovery: Thurs 5PM)
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