Children's Summer Therapy Camp

June 14/15 - August 2, 2025

Summer Therapy Camp 2025 Dates: June 14/15-August 2

History

In 1934, Bay Cliff Health Camp opened the gates to welcome Upper Peninsula (UP) children for the first time. Our original goal was to serve malnourished children during the Great Depression. The goal shifted in 1940 when UP children were impacted by the Polio epidemic. Hospitals were overwhelmed and children and families were not receiving the care they needed.  Bay Cliff Health Camp housed and cared for a number of children with Polio over the course of that winter, resulting in the addition of Polio treatment as part of the summer program. From there, our therapeutic programming grew quickly! Through it all, Bay Cliff has continued our original mission to serve children in growth and development through summer camp.

Today

We are proud to serve children (called campers while at Bay Cliff) from all of Michigan, Wisconsin and beyond! Our typical summer therapy camp program provides seven continuous weeks of individualized therapy and camp activities.  Campers are referred to Bay Cliff based on their need for therapy (Occupational, Physical or Speech & Language). They spend the summer working towards their therapy goals while having traditional summer camp fun! Our staff includes professionals and pre-professionals who spend their summer here – living alongside and supporting Bay Cliff campers

Important Dates for Summer 2025:

Referral Form available Monday February 3, 2025.

Waiting for a Fire on the Bay!
Going on a Camping Trip!
Boating Fun!
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Posts about Summer Camp

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A list of FAQs about summer camp. Questions include duration, communication and services. Let us know if you have more!

Organization of Camp (Typical Summer)

During camp, Bay Cliff is organized into five distinct units numbered 1-5. The following information and images are from each!

Virtual Camp (BCVC 2020)

Bay Cliff was not able to offer in-person camp. Instead, campers were able to participate in a virtual experience!