Camp O'Malley - Day Camp
Camp O'Malley offers a traditional day camp experience for youth aged 7-13 in Grand Rapids, focusing on outdoor activities, character development, and health...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp O'Malley loads successfully and provides information about their day camp program for youth aged 7-13. The camp is operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids, a non-profit organization. The site mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. The program focuses on traditional camp activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and sports, alongside character development and healthy living. Google reviews for 'Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the parent organization are @bgcgrandrapids on Instagram and 'bgcgrandrapids' on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp O'Malley - Day Camp 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9am-4pm
- Address: 7360 Thornapple Dales Dr SE, Alto, MI 49302, USA
- Cost notes: Before & after care add-ons for day camp - $25 per activity 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp O'Malley - Day Camp
- What ages does Camp O'Malley - Day Camp accept?
- Camp O'Malley - Day Camp 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 Camp O'Malley - Day Camp cost?
- Camp O'Malley - Day Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Before & after care add-ons for day camp - $25 per activity 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp O'Malley - Day Camp's hours?
- Camp O'Malley - Day Camp runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp O'Malley - Day Camp?
- Camp O'Malley - Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp O'Malley - Day Camp provide lunch?
- Camp O'Malley - Day Camp 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.
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