Camp Carvela

Overnight summer camp in Northern Michigan for kids 7-15. Unplugged, non-competitive & inclusive fun!

04/03/2026

Do you love to be creative? 🧑‍🎨 You’re going to feel right at home in the Art House! From paper to paint and sparkles to string and everything in between we’ve got everything you need to bring your artistic visions to life! 🎨✨🧶✂️🖌️

03/28/2026

The dining hall is one of our favorite places at camp, and who could blame us?! From great meals to fun to silly camp songs, the vibes in here are always great! 🥙🍗🍓🍝🥕 The second we walk through the dining hall doors we just know we’re about to make some great camp memories!

03/20/2026

It may not feel like it at the moment, but summer is just around the corner! ☀ Our team has been busy all winter long preparing for another amazing season here at Camp Carvela and we can already tell it's going to be our best one yet! We're seeing lots of new and familiar names on our registrations lists, which has us feeling so excited to see what amazing new memories we create together in 2026!

Still contemplating your camp plans for the summer? Don't wait too long -- grab your campers' spot before sessions fill up!

03/14/2026

We’re in Chicago this weekend at ! We’re meeting lots of future campers and having so much fun sharing all about Camp Carvela, , and with Chicago-area families! Come say hi if you’re nearby!

03/11/2026

Just 3 months to go until we’re spending our days like this! ☀️🛶 Hang in there, camp fam!

03/05/2026

Whether you’re a hiker or a biker (or both!) there’s plenty of cool trails around camp to explore! 🚲🌲🌼 Campers have even been known to set up a mountain bike race course through camp, complete with jumps, obstacles, and a finish line celebration! 🏁🏆

02/26/2026

Roll Call! 📢

Multiple times each day we gather in the Meeting Area for a quick Roll Call. We sing our special Roll Call song and quickly take attendance to ensure every camper and staff member is accounted for. This quick routine also gives us a chance to check in with one another and share important announcements before heading off to our next activity or meal!

02/18/2026

Blue skies and snow! ❄️ Camp is so magical this time of year!

02/12/2026

At camp, our days are full of opportunities to stretch our comfort zones and try something new, whether that’s out on the water, on the field, in the art house, or somewhere in between! 🛶🪁🏐🎭 With a supportive community of counselors and friends cheering us on, we almost always discover we can do more than we previously thought!

02/03/2026

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to sign up for camp…this is it! 🪧☀️🏕️

At Camp Carvela, campers spend their days creating, exploring, making friends, and growing in confidence with counselors who truly care. 💕✨ We can’t wait to make magic with your camper this summer!

Day camp and overnight camp sessions are filling quickly, so get in touch soon to secure your spot! 💫

01/24/2026

We’ve been enjoying lots of winter fun around camp while we wait for summer to return! ❄️☃️ We hope you’re staying safe, warm, and cozy with all this winter weather!

01/22/2026

Got a song, skit, joke, dance, poem, or story you want to share? Come on down to center stage! Evening Program and Mellow Time are the perfect opportunities to share your talents with the rest of camp! 🎤 🕺 🎭 📕 🎸🤩

Address

33 Bass Lake Road
Traverse City, MI
49685

Telephone

(231) 299-0005

Website

http://www.campcarvela.com/

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