Registration Opens for Grand Rapids Free Summer Camps

Summer break will be here before we know it. If you’re already dreading hearing “I’m bored” every five minutes, Grand Rapids has a plan. The city’s free summer day camps for kids ages 6 to 12 are back, giving parents a little breathing room and kids a lot of fun.

Registration Open for City of Grand Rapids Summer Camps

The camps are held at Garfield Park on Madison Avenue, MLK Park on Fuller Avenue, and Roosevelt Park on Van Raalte Street. Camps run on weekdays in three sessions. Session one is June 15 through July 3, session two is July 6 through July 24, and session three is July 27 through August 14.

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Hours depend on the park. Garfield Park and MLK Park run from noon to 4 p.m., while Roosevelt Park runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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What You Need to Know About Grand Rapids Summer Camps

Kids can only attend one location per session, and each session requires separate registration. Non-residents can still join in too, for $30 per week or $90 per session.

What’s a day at camp actually like? There's outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, STEM projects, reading, and even field trips. Every day includes free lunch and snacks too, which is basically a small miracle for parents.

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If you’re trying to keep your kids busy, make some friends, and actually survive summer, these camps could help. Get registered online here or call 616-456-3696, option 1.

City of Grand Rapids Hiring Camp Counselors

The city is also looking for camp counselors. Anyone 14 or older can apply, making $16.50 an hour while leading games, crafts, and other activities.