Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp
Christian overnight camp offering traditional camp activities, faith development, and outdoor adventures.
▌ Editor's read Skyline Camp and Retreat Center is an ACA-accredited overnight summer camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, suggesting a long-standing commitment to youth development. It is owned and operated by the United Church of Christ, providing a faith-based program. The website clearly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 for younger campers and 1:8 for older campers, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. Furthermore, the camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a safer environment for campers. Social media presence on Instagram (@campskyline) and Facebook (campskyline) is active, offering a glimpse into camp life.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–17
- Address: 12000 Skyline Camp Rd, Almont, MI 48003
- Phone: 810-798-8240
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Estimated cost per week.
6 sessions (6 one-week), from Jun 21 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $775
- Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 1, 2026 · 1 week · $465
- Session 3 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $775
- Session 4 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $775
- Session 5 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $850
- Session 6 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $775
↗ What parents like
- Financial aid available
- Discounts for siblings, multi-week, and military
↘ Watch for
- Registration is a financial aid form
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp
- What ages does Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp accept?
- Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp cost?
- Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp publishes $500/week for the standard session. Estimated cost per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp?
- Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Summer Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.