Lions Bear Lake Camp's Mission is to develop leadership skills build confidence, and to provide a premier outdoor educational and recreational experience year-round to all persons, regardless of ability.

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Lions Bear Lake Camp is owned and operated by Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp, Inc. a 501C-3 Non-Profit Corporation. Camp opened its doors in July, 2000, starting with only 53 campers our first year, we have since been able to service more than 10,000 campers and visitors. We are financially supported by the Lions, and Leos, as well as Foundation grants and individual donors throughout Michigan. Lions Bear Lake Camp’s Mission is to develop leadership skills, build confidence, and to provide a premier outdoor educational and recreational experiences year-round to all persons, regardless of ability. 

Summer camps are certainly not the only thing we do at Lions Bear Lake Camp, but it has always been a central piece of our reason for being. We approach summer camp with a great deal of preparation...

Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Camp
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Camp
Open House
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Camp

The safety, welfare and well-being of all our campers.

That every camper has fun.
That every camper feels safe and supported to explore new activities and adventures.
That every camper gain insight and confidence in to oneself. That every camper become a more independent self-confident person. That every camper gain exposure to outdoor skills in an independent way. That every camper make lifelong friends within a community that is supportive and nurturing.

Gain exposure to outdoor skills in an independent way.

Make lifelong friends within a community that is supportive and nurturing.

Gain insight and confidence in to oneself.

Become a more independent self-confident person.

We are able to accomplish this thanks to very supportive community service groups, Lions, Leo Clubs;

Foundations; Fundraising events and individuals. Lions Bear Lake Camp is a 501-C3 charitable organization.

Lions Bear Lake Camp is an independent 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, administered by its Board of Directors. Lions Bear Lake Camp is proud of the relationships and connections we have in the community, a few of which are listed on this page.

The Michigan Department of Human Services reviews Lions Bear Lake Camp annually, to ensure we are in compliance in the areas of health and safety, site suitability, activities and staffing, among others.

ACA Accreditation means that the camp you are considering for your child cares enough to undergo a thorough (up to 300 standards) review of its operation - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. Lions Bear Lake Camp is proud to be accredited by the American Camping Association. Developed exclusively for the camp profession, this nationally-recognized program focuses on program quality, health and safety issues and requires us to review every facet of our operation. Lions Bear Lake Camp has voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction.

This is an opportunity for students to apply for funding (up to $250) to attend a summer camp in Michigan. These camperships are open to students with an IEP, in need of financial support, and would otherwise not have an opportunity for a summer camp experience. This scholarship funding is made possible thanks to a collaboration with the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Family Center).

For more information on the Family Center, please go to www.michigan.gov/familycenter or call 800-359-3722.