Michigan Young Birders Camps
Michigan Young Birders Camp
June 27–July 2, 2027
Michigan Audubon is proud to present the tenth annual Michigan Young Birders Camp (MYBC), a week-long adventure designed for young birding enthusiasts aged 13–18! This exciting camp will be held June 27–July 2, 2027, at Alma College and will immerse participants in Michigan’s diverse birding habitats and conservation efforts.
What to Expect:
- Exploration: Visit a variety of habitats and Important Bird Areas across Michigan.
- Learning: Enhance your bird identification skills and delve into key bird conservation topics.
- Inspiration: Hear from expert guest speakers on bird-related subjects.
- Connection: Build friendships with like-minded birders while having fun!
MYBC Camp Details:
- Dates: June 27–July 2, 2027
- Location: Alma College, Alma, Michigan
- Available Spaces: 12
- Cost: $750 per camper
- Includes lodging, meals, transportation during camp, materials, and camper swag.
- Scholarships: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.
Michigan Young Birders Camp Level 2
July 11-16, 2027
Michigan Audubon is proud to present the second annual Michigan Young Birders Camp Level 2 (MYBC2), a week-long research-focused experience designed for students who have completed the introductory camp or possess equivalent birding knowledge! This exciting camp will be held July 11-16, 2027, at the Greenwood Foundation and will emphasize bird monitoring techniques, field research, and data analysis.
What to Expect:
- Data Collection: Participate in daily point counts to help document and understand the bird populations onsite.
- Hands-on Learning: Develop field research skills that can be used in future education and work settings.
- Nature Immersion: Learn and explore surrounded by 4,000 acres where conservation, education, and stewardship come together.
- Perspective: Learn from professionals and experts while trying out new skills.
MYBC2 Camp Details:
- Dates: July 11-16, 2027
- Location: Greenwood Foundation, Wolverine, Michigan
- Available Spaces: 8
- Cost: $750 per camper
- Includes lodging, meals, transportation during camp, materials, and camper swag.
- Scholarships: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.
Application Information:
- Application Period: Opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2026, and closes at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2027.
- Notification: Applicants will be informed of their status by the end of March.
- No payment is required to apply.
How to Apply:
Applications will be submitted through an online form (link will be posted below). The same application can be used to apply for MYBC, MYBC2, or both camps at once.
For questions, please contact Lindsay Cain at [email protected] or 517-580-7364.
Join us for an unforgettable birding experience!
Your support is needed!
Through experiences that develop expertise in avian natural history, native ecology, conservation values, and special topics in ornithology, camp participants gain a rich foundation on which to successfully nurture their passion for the natural world while fostering lasting relationships with their peers and mentors in conservation and birding.
We rely on generous donors like you to help fund education programs, including the Michigan Young Birders Camps. Your gift supports our camps, and it also directly supports these kids who are looking forward to a bird-driven, once-in-a-lifetime learning experience this summer! Your gift will go entirely to ensuring we can provide equipment, software, curriculum resources, and materials for our campers to have a fully supported, positive experience and that no student is unable to attend due to cost.
You can donate directly to MYBC here to help us reach our goal of $15,000 for each camp.
On behalf of the birds and the kids this camp aims to serve, thank you so very much for your support!