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Garfield Park Summer Camps

Garfield Park

Garfield Park Summer Camps, offered by the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, provide diverse day camp experiences for youth in a municipal park sett...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation online catalog, which lists various summer camps, including those at Garfield Park. These are day camps, with themes like 'Summer Fun Camp' and 'Sports Camp,' catering to different age groups (e.g., 6-12 years old). The camps are operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the catalog or the broader City of Grand Rapids website. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies were found. Google reviews for 'Garfield Park' generally refer to the park itself, not specifically the summer camps, so a rating for the camps cannot be determined. The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (CityofGrandRapids) where camp information might be shared, but no dedicated Instagram handle for the camps was found. The catalog provides detailed schedules and activity descriptions for each camp session.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Garfield Park Summer Camps 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 2111 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Garfield Park Summer Camps

What ages does Garfield Park Summer Camps accept?
Garfield Park Summer Camps 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 Garfield Park Summer Camps cost?
Garfield Park Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual program listings for specific pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Garfield Park Summer Camps's hours?
Garfield Park Summer Camps 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 Garfield Park Summer Camps?
Garfield Park Summer Camps 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 Garfield Park Summer Camps provide lunch?
Garfield Park Summer 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 Garfield Park Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Rapids?
Garfield Park Summer Camps is one of 6 community/rec center 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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