YMCA Camp Nissokone Oscoda is located on 170 acres of spectacular lakefront in Oscoda, Michigan near Lake Huron. Nissokone offers one, two and three week-long summer Overnight Camps for youth and teens and is surrounded by 1,000 acres of national forest. Nissokone is best known for its adventure programs, including sailing, horseback riding and Teen Leadership Development (Wi-LD) programs. Nissokone was featured in Outside as a Top 10 camp in the US for Outdoor Adventure. YMCA Camp Nissokone is an ACA accredited, state-licensed summer camp. Transportation is available weekly from Birmingham and Plymouth.
About YMCA Camp Nissokone Oscoda – Since 1914, Camp Nissokone has helped youth and teens unplug and discover the world around them. Camp Nissokone offers more than canoeing, ziplines and horseback riding. The staff at Camp Nissokone believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to discover what they can achieve; the camp teaches young people to believe in themselves to master new skills, overcome fears, and make responsible decisions. With has a wide variety of activities for all ages, and is perfect for getting into nature for adventure and play under the careful guidance of responsible counselors.
For kids, spending time outdoors with positive role models and peers is crucial for a healthy youth development journey. Camp brings laughter, friendships, freedom from screens, improved mental health, the perspective of living in a community, increased appreciation for nature, and so much more.
YMCA Camp Nissokone Oscoda 2025
Camp Date(s) – June 16-August 16, 2025 (1, 2, and 3 week sessions)
Camp Cost – $739 per week for Overnight Camp (early discounts available)
Camp Description – Nissokone is a place like no other: a spectacular natural environment in which the majestic AuSable River meets the shores of Lake Huron, home to transformative programs, well-maintained facilities, exciting activities, and a dedicated staff of experienced, caring YMCA professionals. For over 100 years, Nissokone has been a jewel of the YMCA, and a premier northern Michigan summer camp.
YMCA Camp Nissokone Oscoda 2025 Themes
- Outback
- Atlantis
- Wonderland
- Fairytales
- Robot Invasion
- Color Wars
- Wild West
- Outer Space
Specialty Camps
- Horseback Ranch Camp
- Paintball
- Wakeboarding
- Trekkers (Grade 7) backpacking / hiking Ausable River
- Trail Blazers (Grade 8) Sleeping Bear Dunes / Manitou Islands Hiking
- Navigators (Grade 9) Pictured Rocks Hiking
- Leaders in Training (Grade 10) Ausable River Canoeing
- Counselor in Training (Grade 11)
Contact YMCA Camp Nissokone today to register your child today!
YMCA Camp Nissokone
6836 F41
Oscoda, MI 48750
248-887-4533
www.ymcadetroit.org/nissokone
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For more info on YMCA Camp Nissokone Oscoda 2025, visit www.ymcadetroit.org/nissokone