What ages does Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps accept?

Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps cost?

Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps publishes $1,040/week for the standard session. Total cost is $594 for a 4-day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps?

Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps provide lunch?

Grand Valley State Track & Field 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 Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps compare to other sports camps in Allendale?

Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps is one of 6 sports camps in Allendale 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.

▌ Sports · Ages 12–18

Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps

Grand Valley State University · $1,040/week

Offers specialized track and field camps for various disciplines, including high jump, at Grand Valley State University.

▌ Editor's read The Grand Valley State Field Event Camp - High Jump is a day camp for athletes in grades 6-12, held at Grand Valley State University's facilities. The camp is directed by Jerry Baltes, the Head Track & Field Coach at GVSU, and features instruction from the university's coaching staff and current/former athletes. The program emphasizes high jump technique, drills, and competition, with a schedule that includes warm-ups, event-specific instruction, and competitive opportunities. The website lists a cost of $135 per camper. While there are no specific Google reviews for this particular camp, Grand Valley State University generally holds a high rating (4.6 stars from 2,300+ reviews). The camp's social media presence is primarily through the university's athletic accounts, @gvsu_tf on Instagram and GVSULakers on Facebook. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for university-run sports clinics.

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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Sports
Ages: 12–18
Address: 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
Cost notes: Total cost is $594 for a 4-day camp.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps

What ages does Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps accept?: Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps cost?: Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps publishes $1,040/week for the standard session. Total cost is $594 for a 4-day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps?: Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps provide lunch?: Grand Valley State Track & Field 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 Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps compare to other sports camps in Allendale?: Grand Valley State Track & Field Camps is one of 6 sports camps in Allendale 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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