Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 8–14 · $2/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 8–14

St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp

Maple City · $2/week

Free summer camp for children from low-income families in the Detroit area, offering traditional camp activities.

▌ Editor's read The St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp website (svdpdetroit.org/How-We-Help/Camps) loads successfully and describes a day camp program. The camp is offered at an exceptionally low price of $1.99 per week, indicating a strong commitment to accessibility for families. It is operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit, a Catholic lay organization, classifying its owner type as church/synagogue/mosque. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'St. Vincent de Paul Detroit' (the overarching organization) show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, though these are not specific to the summer camp program. Social media handles found are @svdpdetroit on Instagram and 'svdpdetroit' on Facebook, which primarily promote the broader organization's activities rather than the camp specifically.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp 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 traditional day camp 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Address: 28927 County Road 669, Maple City, MI 49664, USA
  • Phone: 231-228-5426
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Programs cost $1.99

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp

What ages does St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp accept?
St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp cost?
St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp publishes $2/week for the standard session. Programs cost $1.99 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp?
St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp 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 St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp offer transportation?
St. Vincent de Paul Detroit Summer Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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