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East Lansing Kids Camp

East Lansing Hannah Community Center · $225/week

East Lansing Kids Camp offers a variety of themed day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social development within the comm...

▌ Editor's read The East Lansing Kids Camp website (cityofeastlansing.com/874/Summer-Camps) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camp offerings. The camp is operated by the City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety. While not ACA accredited, the program offers a diverse range of themed weeks for children aged 6-12, including 'Super Hero Week' and 'Mad Scientist Week,' with activities like swimming, field trips, and arts and crafts. Google reviews for 'City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts' show a 4.4-star rating from 100+ reviews, with positive comments often mentioning well-organized programs. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended care options. Social media handles found are @cityofeastlansing on Instagram and 'CityofEastLansing' on Facebook, which are for the city's general parks and recreation department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

East Lansing Kids Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
  • Cost notes: $45/day. Sibling discount available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about East Lansing Kids Camp

What ages does East Lansing Kids Camp accept?
East Lansing Kids Camp is open to children ages 6–10. 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 East Lansing Kids Camp cost?
East Lansing Kids Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. $45/day. Sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are East Lansing Kids Camp's hours?
East Lansing Kids Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs East Lansing Kids Camp?
East Lansing Kids Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does East Lansing Kids Camp provide lunch?
East Lansing Kids Camp 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.

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