MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2
MLK Park Summer Day Camp offers Grand Rapids youth a traditional day camp experience with activities like sports, games, and arts and crafts.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists the MLK Park Summer Day Camp. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The camp is described as a traditional day camp for youth aged 6-13, offering activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The cost is notably low at $30 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the catalog page, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks are provided on the catalog entry. Google reviews for 'MLK Park Summer Day Camp' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department generally has positive feedback. The City of Grand Rapids Facebook page is active, but there isn't a dedicated page for the camp itself.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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
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 2
- What ages does MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 accept?
- MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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 2 cost?
- MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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 2's hours?
- MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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 2?
- MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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 2 provide lunch?
- MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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 2 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Grand Rapids?
- MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside MLK Park Summer Day Camp - Session 2.
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- 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