Van Buren Youth Camp Review

Great place for our larp group. Lots of property and a large dining hall. Easily accommodates our group of 60. Cabins sleep 9 with one bigger "staff" cabin. There is also beds in the basement of the dining hall, which makes a nice shelter for severe weather. The building and grounds are well maintained. There is a lake for swimming and canoes or kayaks. The only downside I can find is that the "camper" cabins are not heated and there is only electrical for the lights in them. None of that stops our group from using this site from May to October.

My oldest child had been going here for six years now and loves every minute of it! Shes excited to finally have the opportunity to council this year!

Used to go here as a kid and I loved this place! Always had a great time. They even made dishes fun!

This is a cool place for kids of all ages to go to camp at, its also used for wedding venues, etc. I wish I could have went to youth camp here. The caretaker is a wonderful lady, and very good at what she does, the staff is great, and seeing things from the outside in, the kids, teenager's, etc. are actually have a great time when there. It seems to be one of the best camps to attend, with much to do, and experience.

I went to VBYC every year from age 7 to 16. Such a great place to spend a week or two. The camp does a great job of making every day fun and full of activities.

Breakfast lunch and dinner this lady named MoMA P cooks delicious meals and works very hard how to make kids have fun at this camp I was in cabin three and this guy told us a ghost story pretty cool cool kids nice for the price swimming archery and arts and crafts and card games and other activities they are amazing

This was a great camp experience for my son and increased his confidence, independence and passion for the outdoors. I dropped of a shy boy that had tears in his eyes when I said good bye (with guilt/trepidation); but picked up a confident boy that made friends and wanted to stay an additional week. This is a wonderful camp experience with awesome counselors that will reconnect your child with nature, technology free fun, builds confidence and friendship.

What a unique, peaceful and exciting place for special events! Rustic camp cabins, gorgeous lake, full working kitchen, and a large dining hall brimming with memories from yesteryear are a few things you will find at VBYC. Outdoor activities throughout the grounds and a large community fire pit complete this eclectic ensemble of potential memorable events.

My kids have been coming to this camp since they were 7. Now they have come full circle and volunteer each summer to be cabin counselors to help mentor another generation of youth. The values, lessons and fun times experienced here have impacted my kids for life. The friendships and bonds have grown over the years coming to camp every summer is like coming to their second home.

My sons attended the Frontier session in 2019, it was their first time at camp and away for a week (non-family). Everyone was amazing, the activities were so much fun m and my kids can t wait to go back next summer!!

Cute camp and great for gatherings. So beautiful up here

My seven year old had the time of his life and can't wait to go back.

A wonderful place to spend the summers. This place has given me more than I can ever pay back to it.

What a great experience for kids. Not only do they have a blast, they learn about leadership, friendship, self reliance, and so much more! The affordable pricing is a major bonus.

Great Camp! I Love Going Here! It Was Amazing! Can't Wait To Go Again!
If Your Looking For A Place To Send Your Kids, This Is The Place! Amazing!
The Staff Are So Nice And Caring! Even Though It's a little pricey, I still suggest it! Stay For Two Weeks If Your Looking To Get Away!

I personally know the director, Dottie. She is passionate about making sure campers (and visitors) have a fantastic & safe experience. I recommend VBYC everyone.

Awesome camp! I think about it often and have many fond memories

The childhood camp that changed my life for the better! Check out the new Young Filmmaker's Week in Aug of 2019!

This camp is like a second home to me. All of the staff is amazing as well as the campers

My older son has been going here for several years, and now my younger son has gone. They love it. We love it because it's a very traditional 1950s style camp - low frills, honest to goodness outdoor fun. The cabins don't have electricity, there's no fancy pool or waterslides, and the kids aren't allowed to have any screens (phones, iPads, tablets, etc.)

They have a blast every year just being kids, doing a lot of old-fashioned fun stuff. They have games, crafts, skill-building activities, swimming in the lake, learning about nature, etc. They have big camp fires, they learn about being good people and helping out, and they make friends.

Great place with a lot of good old fashioned values and traditions.