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MLK Park Summer Camps

MLK Park · ★ 4.5 (530 reviews)

MLK Park Summer Camps, offered by the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, provide diverse day camp experiences for children in a community park setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists various summer camps, including those at MLK Park. These are day camps, with options like 'Summer Fun Camp' and 'Summer Fun Camp Jr.' for different age groups, indicating a municipal-parks ownership model. The catalog provides details on camp dates, times, and fees, but does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The City of Grand Rapids Facebook page (CityofGrandRapids) is active and promotes various city events, including parks and recreation programs. Google reviews for 'MLK Park Grand Rapids' show a 4.4-star rating from 500+ reviews, reflecting general park satisfaction rather than specific camp reviews. No ACA accreditation was found for MLK Park Summer Camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

MLK Park Summer Camps 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 900 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about MLK Park Summer Camps

What ages does MLK Park Summer Camps accept?
MLK Park Summer Camps 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 MLK Park Summer Camps cost?
MLK Park Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are MLK Park Summer Camps's hours?
MLK Park Summer Camps runs 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs MLK Park Summer Camps?
MLK Park Summer Camps 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 MLK Park Summer Camps provide lunch?
MLK Park Summer Camps 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 MLK Park Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Rapids?
MLK Park Summer Camps 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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