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Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower

Grand Valley State University · $1,040/week

The Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower offers specialized training for high school throwers in shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin, led by colle...

▌ Editor's read The Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower is an overnight camp hosted by Grand Valley State University, focusing on specialized training for high school throwers. The camp website, grandvalleystatetrackcamps.com, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including dates, pricing, and coaching staff. The camp is run by the GVSU Track & Field coaching staff, including Head Coach Jerry Baltes and Associate Head Coach/Throws Coach John Conlon, indicating a high level of expertise. The program is designed for athletes in grades 9-12 and covers shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @gvsu_tf_xc and a Facebook page for GVSU Athletics (GVSULakers), which feature updates related to the university's track and field program. Google reviews for 'Grand Valley State University' are generally positive, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting the university's overall reputation, though specific reviews for the camp were not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower 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 sports, 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Address: 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
  • Phone: (616) 331-5000
  • Cost notes: Total cost is $594 for a 4-day camp.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower

What ages does Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower accept?
Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower cost?
Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower publishes $1,040/week for the standard session. Total cost is $594 for a 4-day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower?
Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower provide lunch?
Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower 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.
How does Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower compare to other sports camps in Allendale?
Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - Thrower is one of 6 sports camps in Allendale that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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