Arts Camp on the Hill
Arts Camp on the Hill offers a week-long day camp experience for children in grades 1-8, focusing on various artistic disciplines within a Christian environm...
▌ Editor's read Arts Camp on the Hill is a day camp for children in grades 1-8, hosted by Orchard Hill Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The camp runs for one week, from July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, with a cost of $10 per camper. Activities include drama, dance, music, and visual arts, with a final performance and art show for families. The camp's website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. While there's no explicit mention of staff background checks, the camp is run by a church, which typically has its own safeguarding policies. The Orchard Hill Church Facebook page (facebook.com/orchardhillchurch) is active and promotes the camp. Google reviews for Orchard Hill Church show a rating of 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning a welcoming community and good children's programs, which may extend to the camp.
Who thrives here Ages 7–12
Arts Camp on the Hill sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right religious fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 7–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- Address: 1465 Three Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, USA
- Cost notes: 10 USD per child for the week. Financial assistance is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Arts Camp on the Hill
- What ages does Arts Camp on the Hill accept?
- Arts Camp on the Hill is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Arts Camp on the Hill cost?
- Arts Camp on the Hill publishes $10/week for the standard session. 10 USD per child for the week. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Arts Camp on the Hill's hours?
- Arts Camp on the Hill runs 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Arts Camp on the Hill?
- Arts Camp on the Hill is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Arts Camp on the Hill provide lunch?
- Arts Camp on the Hill 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
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Arts Camp on the Hill.
- Arts Camp on the Hill - Junior · Orchard Hill Church · Ages 5–7 · $3/week
- Camp CREATE I (Garfield Park Arts) · Garfield Park Arts Center · Ages 6–7
- Dance Camp (Garfield Park Arts) · Garfield Park Arts Center · Ages 6–8
- Garfield Park Summer Camps · Garfield Park · Ages 6–12
- Garfield Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 · Garfield Park · Ages 6–12 · $30/week
- Garfield Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 · Garfield Park · Ages 6–12 · $30/week
- Garfield Park Summer Day Camp - Session 3 · Garfield Park · Ages 6–12 · $30/week
- MLK Park Summer Camps · MLK Park · Ages 6–12