Roosevelt Park Summer Camps
Roosevelt Park Summer Camps, offered by the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, provide diverse day camp experiences for children in the Roosevelt Par...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists various summer camps, including those at Roosevelt Park. These are day camps, indicating children attend during the day and return home in the evening. The camps are operated by a municipal parks department, suggesting public oversight and community focus. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs. Social media presence is through the main City of Grand Rapids Facebook page, 'CityofGrandRapids', which often shares information about parks and recreation events.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Roosevelt 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 731 Roosevelt Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, 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 Roosevelt Park Summer Camps
- What ages does Roosevelt Park Summer Camps accept?
- Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Park Summer Camps cost?
- Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Park Summer Camps's hours?
- Roosevelt Park Summer Camps runs 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Roosevelt Park Summer Camps?
- Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Park Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Park Summer Camps compare to other community/rec center camps in Grand Rapids?
- Roosevelt 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Roosevelt Park Summer Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Roosevelt Park Summer Camps.
- Arts Camp on the Hill · Orchard Hill Church · Ages 7–12 · $10/week
- Arts Camp on the Hill - Junior · Orchard Hill Church · Ages 5–7 · $3/week
- Camp CREATE I (Garfield Park Arts) · Garfield Park Arts Center · Ages 6–7
- 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