An Analog Summer: Where Kids Unplug, Explore, and Just Be

Four girls laughing and sharing around a picnic table

Everyone feels it: The pull of that small screen is constant, and our lives move faster every year. Families are not just looking for a break from technology; they’re looking for something real!

At Camp Pontiac, we’ve been doing this for generations. Long before “digital detox” became a trend, we were creating summers that let kids truly unplug, recharge, and thrive.

Campers on bridge for evening activity.

Every camper gets a curated experience, tailored to their interests, passions, and curiosities. With an expansive range of activities, spanning outdoor adventure, creative expression, athletics, performance, and more, kids are immersed in possibilities while the digital world stays behind.

Endless Opportunities

No two campers are the same, so no two experiences should be either. Campers are encouraged to explore what they love, stretch themselves in new ways, and find confidence in a setting that feels both exciting and supportive.

Young girl on zip line at Camp Pontiac

Connection, Not Screens

Without distractions, kids build real friendships, learn from peers and mentors, and grow in ways that are possible only when they’re fully present.

Recharge, Reset, and Succeed

Camp Pontiac is more than a summer escape – it’s a reset. Kids leave feeling refreshed, confident, and ready for the year ahead, with memories, skills, and stories they’ll carry for life.

Young boy rounds second base with a smile

An analog summer isn’t just a break from screens. It’s the kind of experience you want your child to have. Camp Pontiac delivers that and more! Spaces are limited, so register for summer today or schedule a tour to see for yourself why Pontiac is the best place for kids to unplug.

Michael Etra

Michael has been working in his family’s camp since 1995 first as a group leader, then as a legal consultant and currently as a Director. He left his career as an attorney and real estate professional in 2015 to pursue his passion of working alongside his family to help run Pontiac year-round.