Camp Kidwell is a nonprofit, ACA-accredited coed traditional camp in Bloomingdale, Michigan, founded in 1949 and serving ages 4–14. It offers elective activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, drama, ropes, and sports, with an Eagle Lake waterfront. Financial aid and discounts are available, and staff ratios are 1:7 for overnight and senior day camps and 1:6 for junior day camps.
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- Families looking for a coed, traditional camp with elective activities and an Eagle Lake waterfront.
- Campers with different needs or dietary requirements, with accommodations and parent-supported food planning.
- Families seeking financial aid or discounts; aid is 25%, 50%, or 75% of session cost and discounts are up to $75 for the first week and $50 for additional weeks.
- The $50 per-child deposit is non-refundable, including when applying for financial aid.
- Camp store and add-on items are extra, and discounts cannot be applied to them.
- Parent communication is one-way: emails are printed for campers and there is an online photo gallery.
Winter sessions and prices
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCOC26 - Winter Camp - Overnight4 days · Ages 7 - 14 · lowest weekly price | Dec 29 – Jan 1 | $309 | $541 | Open |
| WCDC26 - Winter Camp - Day3 days · Ages 7 - 14 | Dec 30 – Jan 1 | $209 | – | Open |
What it really costs
Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.
Activities
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
What families say about Camp Kidwell
★ 4.0 · 23 reviewsOne parent describes Camp Kidwell as a safe, caring place where staff are patient with a special-needs camper. Campers report both fun with other people and complaints about unsanitary cabins, strict rules and supervision, and food. A parent says the camp is not fun for kids over 12 and suggests the ropes or horse camp, while a camper praises beginner horse riding.
- Horse camp 2 of 5
- Unsanitary cabins 1 of 5
- Strict rules and supervision 1 of 5
- Older kids activities 1 of 5
Based on 5 real family reviews of Camp Kidwell, 2017–2026.
Reviews last checked Nov 2026
“When you think of a Safe & Caring environment for your children to attend Summer Camp, it's Camp Kidwell. My Boys Love this place. My oldest son is Special Needs & they are so understanding & patient with him. He doesn't feel comfortable anywhere…”
“I just got done with this camp and it was a very long week. If we ran, we would get yelled at to stop. When we were swimming we weren't weren't allowed to put our head under the water. There's a set schedule and you don't have many options on what…”
5 family reviews
“I have gone to this camp and overall it was very fun getting to know other people but some of the cabins they put you in like the cabin “hickory “ have many spider eggs and just very unsanitary overall.”
“When you think of a Safe & Caring environment for your children to attend Summer Camp, it's Camp Kidwell. My Boys Love this place. My oldest son is Special Needs & they are so understanding & patient with him. He doesn't feel comfortable anywhere else. I can't express enough gratitude & appreciation for the Entire Staff. They went ABOVE & BEYOND calling me about a hiccup in our camp program today. The gentleman on the phone, said no problem we will fix it & he did just that. Thank you so very much Camp kidwell You guys are definitely helping to change the future, one child at a time.”
“I just got done with this camp and it was a very long week. If we ran, we would get yelled at to stop. When we were swimming we weren't weren't allowed to put our head under the water. There's a set schedule and you don't have many options on what you can do. In fact you have none. The food also is not good there. The councilors are usually pretty bad. We had two councilors and one was very good while the other was very bad. The bad one would yell at us and get angry very easy. I don't recommend this camp. Some other very good ones that I've been to are Pine Trail Camp and Camp Geniva.”
“Great place for beginners, like myself that is. My first time riding a horse went very well. I was giving a briefing on the basics, how to ride, and what to do in order to get my horse going. Although I was told the horse I had, had a wild streak to her. She was a total sweetheart and gave me no problems at all. I hope to make a trip back to the camp to see her again!”
“This camp was not fun for kids over 12. There were no Appealing activities for older kids. All of the activities were focused more on little kids. If you do choose this camp I would choose the ropes camp or horse camp.”
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Questions about Camp Kidwell
How much does Camp Kidwell cost in 2027?
2027 tuition at Camp Kidwell runs from $209 (WCDC26 - Winter Camp - Day, 3 days) to $309 (WCOC26 - Winter Camp - Overnight). The lowest weekly price is $541.
What ages does Camp Kidwell take?
Camp Kidwell takes campers from 7 to 14.
When are the 2027 sessions at Camp Kidwell?
WCOC26 - Winter Camp - Overnight: Dec 29 to Jan 1. WCDC26 - Winter Camp - Day: Dec 30 to Jan 1.
Is Camp Kidwell ACA accredited?
Yes. Camp Kidwell is accredited by the American Camp Association.
What is the refund policy?
The $50 deposit is non-refundable; no further refund terms are stated on the provided pages.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. Robert "Bob" Geurink Memorial Scholarship Fund; awards at 25%, 50% or 75% of session cost; apply during registration after paying the $50 deposit.
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