Flagship Experience
trybal midwest
september 3-6, 2026
Welcome to
midwestern paradise
Located on the glistening shores of Lake of the Woods in the rolling countryside of southwestern Michigan -- halfway between Chicago and Detroit -- our new Midwest home blends the serenity of a lakeside retreat with the energy of a first-rate summer camp. Among the towering pines you’ll find a ninja warrior obstacle course, driving range, ceramics and culinary studios, trampball, and an expansive waterfront featuring everything from waterskiing to inflatables. Open fields transform into athletic battlegrounds, while hammocks and docks invite you to linger in the Michigan sunshine. Evenings bring crackling campfires beneath a star-filled sky and that unmistakable feeling of being far away from it all. Our Midwest camp is the perfect escape to meet new friends, reconnect with nature, and trade the everyday for something a little more magical. The experience is yours to make what you want of it.
what to expect
Traditional + original camp activities
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Live DJ + silent disco parties
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Bubbe's Beer Garden
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Color war, crafts + ninja warrior course
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Waterskiing + lake inflatables
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Free time to relax and hang out
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Nightly s'mores + happy hours
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Shabbat Soirée + interactive Havdalah
what's included?
4 days, 3 nights of lodging
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All meals, snacks + s’mores
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Open bar
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Exclusive Trybal swag + sponsor products
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All activities
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Bedding, pillow + towels
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Vibrant community of new friends
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Parking pass
camp activities
You’ll get to customize each day by choosing from over 50 classic and out-of-the-box camp activities. While we encourage you to try something new, this weekend is yours to relax and recharge the way you want. Start your morning with sunrise yoga by the lake, or just roll into breakfast in time for the mimosa cheer cart, coffee canoe, and freshly baked breakfast. Between electives, check your camp mailbox, grab a snack at Bubbe’s Beer Garden, and embrace activities that make you forget to check your phone. Evening program favorites include Trybal's Got Talent, Are You Smarter than a 90's Kid, The Wisconsin State Fair, Vegas Night, Adulting 201, and Moth Storytelling just to name a few. Every year we offer new and reimagined activities unfound anywhere else. No matter what you choose, there is surprise and delight layered into each part of the day. Past Trybal Midwest highlights include these and more:
archery
acrylic pour
synergy yoga
challah baking
waterskiing
pool parties
Jewish cooking & mixology
ceramics workshops
tramp ball
country wine brewing
driving range
pickleball
aerial adventure course & zipline
color war
(lady) gaga
aqua ninja park
tie-dye extravaganza
themed dance parties
campfire storytelling
silent disco
thai massage workshops
slip 'n' slide kickball
sailing & kayaking
shibori indigo challah covers
Each Trybal weekend is customized with offerings unique to the culture and interests of the region. Offerings change each year based on camper interests and current trends. Other popular or upcoming activities include:
nature hikes / country club sports / mosaics / barre / krava maga / underwater escape room / flag tag / shakshuka making / macrame wall hangings / ultimate frisbee / life-sized chutes & ladders / archery tie-dye / four-way dodgeball / meditation in motion / star chart making / Israeli dance / improv / Israeli dance / kombucha brewing / reverse bleach tie-dye / kraut & kimchi / jam sessions / pita & babaganoush / mystery elective / and so, so much more
camp lodging
Wake up refreshed and ready to embrace the day's adventures and surprises. We offer two housing options for you to get the best night's sleep, including traditional cabins and options to upgrade to private housing. Whether you sign up solo or with a group of friends, are an early riser or crave late-night pillow talk, we honor your rooming preferences and carefully place you into a cabin with likeminded people, who become cabin family before you know it.
CABINS
Cozy up in our large, modern cabins. Cabin lodging is included with registration. While the bunks are plentiful, we intentionally limit capacity to just 8-12 people per cabin for extra comfort. You can choose co-ed or same-gender housing, and groups of 8+ may request a private cabin.
Cabins Include:
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Modern bunk beds
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Cozy bedding
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Bathrooms & showers
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Storage space
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Overhead ceilling fans
PRIVATE LODGES
Private Lodge
Private Lodge
For those wanting a little extra privacy and R+R, a limited number of private rooms are available in quiet lodges or counselor cabins. Each lodge has spacious rooms that share a bathroom. There is an additional fee per person to stay in private housing. Rooms accommodate single, double, or triple occupancy. For a triple room, you must register with 2 other roommates.
Private lodging includes:
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Single beds
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A large private bathroom per lodge or cabin
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A/C
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Wi-Fi
95%
OF CAMPERS SAID THEIR TRYBAL EXPERIENCE exceeded expectations!
camp rateS
STANDARD
LATE rate
Ends July 23
Ends August 20
Cabin Lodging (most popular)
Private Room: Double Occupancy
Private Room: Single Occupancy
$770
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$845
$920
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$1,040
$75
$870
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$945
$1,020
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$1,140
$75
early bird
Ends April 30
$650
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$725
$775
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$895
$75
Private Room: Triple Occupancy
Add on: Chicago bus
TIMING: Check in is from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 3. Camp ends by 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 6.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Tickets are 100% refundable through 45 days before camp's start date, so register with confidence and save your spot risk-free! You have lots to save and nothing to lose. Prices are listed per person. Enrollment is subject to availability, so we highly recommend registering early. Additional registration fees may apply.
GETTING TO CAMP
Camp Lake of the Woods is located in Decatur, MI:
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2 hours from Chicago
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2.5 min from Detroit
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3 hours 20 min from Indianapolis
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4.5 hours from Cleveland
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Whether you're coming locally or flying in, get out of the city stress-free by joining the camp bus from Chicago. The coach bus leaves and departs from Lake View.
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It's free to park at camp. We encourage people to carpool with one another to the property. Whether you have four extra seats or need to hitch a ride, we'll help coordinate by sending out a ride-share document after registration.
"It was better than being a kid again! It was unlike any camp experience I’ve ever had and I am incredibly grateful to have been a part of it. The staff was incredible, the programming was creative and the environment was everything I hoped it would be."
- Midwest camper
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