Camp Fish Tales
Camp Fish Tales offers a barrier-free overnight camp experience for individuals with special needs, focusing on outdoor activities and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Fish Tales is a non-profit organization that has been providing a barrier-free overnight camp experience for individuals with special needs for over 20 years, founded by Patty and Bob Miller. The website states they conduct background checks on all staff and volunteers, and offer a 1:1 camper-to-counselor ratio for campers who require it, ensuring personalized care. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the dedicated staff and the positive impact the camp has on campers' lives. The camp offers a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, and campfires, all adapted for accessibility. Their social media presence includes an active Facebook page and an Instagram account, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–21
Camp Fish Tales serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–21
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 2177 E Erickson Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650, USA
- Phone: (989) 879-5199
- Cost notes: USD. Level One – $812.00, Level Two – $1,166.00, Level Three – $1,574.00. No deposit required.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Fish Tales
- What ages does Camp Fish Tales accept?
- Camp Fish Tales is open to children ages 7–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Fish Tales cost?
- Camp Fish Tales publishes $812/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Fish Tales's hours?
- Camp Fish Tales runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Fish Tales?
- Camp Fish Tales is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Fish Tales provide lunch?
- Camp Fish Tales does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Fish Tales with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Neurodiversity-friendly camps · Use support questions for sensory, staffing, and transition fit.