YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA
The YMCA Summer Day Camp at Mary Free Bed YMCA offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal gro...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA Summer Day Camp at Mary Free Bed YMCA provides a day camp experience for children aged 5-12, with activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development and safety. The camp is operated by the Greater Grand Rapids YMCA, a non-profit organization. While the specific Mary Free Bed YMCA camp is not individually listed on the ACA website, the YMCA as a larger entity often adheres to high standards. Google reviews for the Mary Free Bed YMCA facility generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and family-friendly environment. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @grymca and a Facebook page @grymca, which are actively updated with organizational news and events.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA 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: 5–12
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Phone: (616) 855-9622
- Cost notes: $275/week for members, $325/week for non-members.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA
- What ages does YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA accept?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA is open to children ages 5–12. 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA cost?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA's hours?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA provide lunch?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA 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 YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA compare to other traditional day camp camps in Grand Rapids?
- YMCA Summer Day Camp - Mary Free Bed YMCA is one of 13 traditional day camp 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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