THE MAGIC IS...

"Still Alive in 2025"

Off Season At Tanu!

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Why Tanuga?

Camp Tanuga has been cultivating lifelong friendships since 1952. Tanuga allows campers to create their own activity schedule in an environment that promotes self reliance, life skills and a comfort level to be themselves. A nurturing staff is present throughout their journey to facilitate a safe, nurturing and memorable experience. We call this the "Tanuga Magic".

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Make Memories at Camp Tanuga

Experience the Magic!

"Giving youngsters the chance to explore the great outdoors, and a little about themselves is the legacy that Camp Tanuga is proud to foster." -Bernie "The Bear" Friedman, Founder 1925-1988

Come join the fun at Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska, MI this summer!

Campers can enjoy a wide variety of activities.

For water-based fun, try:

  • Wake boarding / Surfing
  • Water skiing
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
You'll get plenty of fun in the sun while learning to sail or ride the waves.

Our land-bound activities include:

  • Arts & crafts
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Trapeze
  • Archery
You'll get to build new skills and make new friends.

Interested in sports? We offer:

  • Rollerblade hockey
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
Activity choice sign up every 10-14 days! Call now to find out more about our summer camp.

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Camp Tanuga Can Also Host Your Special Events

Before and after our residential programming, our capable event planning team can help host your special event. Plan a corporate retreat, wedding reception or throw a bar / bat mitzvah party. We've hosted school groups, sports teams, family reunions, bachelor / bachelorette parties and more! You can be sure that everyone will have a good time when you use our venue. Our all-inclusive events have included....

  • Family Groups
  • School Groups
  • Sport Team events
  • Corporate training
  • Weddings
  • Reunions
  • Bar & Bat Mitzvah Parties
  • Group rentals
  • All-inclusive themes


You can host all-inclusive events. Contact us today about renting our facility for your party!

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See What Our Visitors Have To Say

Angie B

★★★★★

In our family..spanning 2 generations..simply, the very best!

Melissa Ann E

★★★★★

Such a magical place the people are amazing!!!!! The place is beautiful!!

Robyn S

★★★★★

#TanugaMagic || Happy place and home away from home

Lisa K

★★★★★

We hand delivered our son at Camp for the very first overnight, week long experience. We pulled in to be greeted by camp staff, led to the parking lot to meet the rest of the staff and then immediately greeted by our sons camp counselors. They helped our son feel at home and as I looked up to make eye contact with my son, I witnessed first hand his comfort as he was laughing, chatting and walking off to get settled in...never looking back. Now that's #TanugaMagic

Maddie M

★★★★★

First time at Tanuga. Definitely won't be my last. Absolutely loved every moment there

Jonathan s

★★★★★

Just the best

Sabrina J

★★★★★

Camp Tanuga is a great camp. My three daughters all enjoy their time at camp every summer

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