Camp Carvela
Camp Carvela is an organization that empowers young people through experiential learning. We strive to make a positive impact on each member of our community by building connections to self, others and the natural world.
Camp Carvela
Create Your Own Adventure this Summer!
Our co-ed, unplugged camp focuses on non-competitive programming where campers are encouraged to create and lead activities while making meaningful connections with everyone from our community
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Camp Carvela and the Places we Play!
Camp Carvela is located 9.5 miles south west of downtown Traverse City. We are approximately 250 miles from Detroit and 300 miles from Chicago, in the heart of the popular vacation area of Grand Traverse County. Camp Carvela is located approximately 35 miles east of our sister summer camp, Camp Lookout.
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Family of Programs
Camp Carvela is part of a family of programs that also includes Camp Lookout and Crystalaire Adventures. All three programs, which are run by the same team differ slightly in their daily approach, share the same philosophical foundation. All three organizations focus on experiential learning in supportive communities with an emphasis on creating positive connections. More can be found on our philosophy page.
