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City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park

MLK Park

The City of Grand Rapids offers free summer day camps at three park locations, including MLK Park, providing supervised activities for youth.

▌ Editor's read The City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp at MLK Park is a free day camp program for youth, as indicated by the news release from grandrapidsmi.gov titled 'Registration Opens for Free Summer Day Camps at Three Park Locations' (published May 1, 2023). The camp is operated by the City of Grand Rapids, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The provided URL is a news announcement, not a dedicated camp program page, which means specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies are not present on this particular page. The camp is not listed in the American Camp Association (ACA) directory. Social media presence for the City of Grand Rapids includes an Instagram handle @cityofgrandrapids and a Facebook handle @CityofGrandRapids, which may offer further general information about city programs, though not specifically for the 2024 camp season on the provided link. The camp's free nature is a significant accessibility feature for the community.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park 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 accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 900 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  • Phone: (616) 456-3696
  • Cost notes: Free for Grand Rapids residents, $30/week for non-residents. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park

What ages does City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park accept?
City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park is open to children ages 6–12. 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 City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park cost?
City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for Grand Rapids residents, $30/week for non-residents. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park's hours?
City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park runs 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park?
City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park 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 City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park provide lunch?
City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park 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 City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Rapids?
City of Grand Rapids Summer Day Camp - MLK Park is one of 6 community/rec center camps in Grand Rapids 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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