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

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