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MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1

MLK Park · $30/week · ★ 4.5 (530 reviews)

MLK Park Summer Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-13, focusing on recreation, crafts, and outdoor activities within Grand...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation catalog, where 'MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1' is listed as a day camp for ages 6-13. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and costs $30 per week for residents. Activities include recreation, crafts, and outdoor play. The camp is operated by the City of Grand Rapids, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the catalog page or associated City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation website. The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Facebook page (CityofGrandRapids) is active, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was identified. Google reviews for 'MLK Park' generally refer to the park itself, not specifically the summer camp program, making it difficult to ascertain specific camp reviews or ratings.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 900 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1

What ages does MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 accept?
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 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 Day Camp - Session 1 cost?
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 publishes $30/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1's hours?
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 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 Day Camp - Session 1?
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 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 Day Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 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 Day Camp - Session 1 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Grand Rapids?
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 1 is one of 13 traditional day camp 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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