Summer Camp Is Here!
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Camp Blodgett is hosting six 5-day overnight camp sessions for kids ages 8-13 years old who live or attend school in Kent or Ottawa Counties in West Michigan. Learn about summer sessions and other camp details below!
This summer, campers will experience our sessions with one of three themes offered during the season. Below the session dates are the descriptions of the three themes. |
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All camp sessions are FULL FOR ALL CHILDREN at this time. You are welcome to add your child to a waiting list, but we do not guarantee waiting list spots to any children. Please note that at times, waiting list spots become available on the day the session begins.
Who We Are
Since 1921 Camp Blodgett has been enriching the lives of youth in West Michigan. Our summer camp serves kids ages 8-13 who live in Kent and Ottawa Counties. Summer camp experiences include physical activities like swimming, hiking and biking, but we also ensure that campers are exposed to learning opportunities with activities that may be new to them such as archery, canoeing and workshops on a variety of topics to keep their minds active and growing.
The safety of our campers is our highest priority. Camp Blodgett undergoes rigorous inspections each summer by the State of Michigan and provides our staff with intensive, high quality training to ensure that our programs, staff and facilities meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Camp Blodgett’s staff is made up of caring, energetic young adults who are at least 18 years of age and have passed multiple background and reference checks. We hire individuals who are enthusiastic, creative, honest, dependable, and who are dedicated to being positive role models for campers and other staff. Our staff ratio is approximately 1 staff member to 3 campers.
The safety of our campers is our highest priority. Camp Blodgett undergoes rigorous inspections each summer by the State of Michigan and provides our staff with intensive, high quality training to ensure that our programs, staff and facilities meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Camp Blodgett’s staff is made up of caring, energetic young adults who are at least 18 years of age and have passed multiple background and reference checks. We hire individuals who are enthusiastic, creative, honest, dependable, and who are dedicated to being positive role models for campers and other staff. Our staff ratio is approximately 1 staff member to 3 campers.
What To Expect
At Camp Blodgett, we never allow cost to get in the way of a child’s opportunity to attend summer camp. With our sliding fee scale, your family size and income determine the cost of your child’s camp fees. Most of our campers come to Camp Blodgett for our lowest fee of $40 for a 5-day session of camp.
During all sessions, no matter the theme, campers have many unique hands-on opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy activities they may not experience at home including swimming in Lake Michigan or our swimming pool, arts & crafts, campfires, hiking, and our adventure course.
Each day, campers participate in a fun-filled schedule of activities that allows for opportunities to build friendships, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors with plenty of choices about how to spend their time at camp.
During all sessions, no matter the theme, campers have many unique hands-on opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy activities they may not experience at home including swimming in Lake Michigan or our swimming pool, arts & crafts, campfires, hiking, and our adventure course.
Each day, campers participate in a fun-filled schedule of activities that allows for opportunities to build friendships, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors with plenty of choices about how to spend their time at camp.
Daily Activities at Camp Blodgett
While every day is filled with a variety of activities at camp, we follow a schedule of morning, afternoon and evening activities. For more specifics on your child's week at camp, feel free to ask our staff about the week's themed activities at check-in!
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Morning
Morning Ceremony Breakfast Cabin and Camp Cleanup Cabin Activity Time Group Choice Time |
Afternoon
Lunch Rest Period Workshops Kid’s Choice/ Swim Time |
Evening
Dinner Evening Activity Evening Program Shower Time Snack/Cabin Time |
Additional Details
Camper Check-in
Campers may check-in at the camp in West Olive or at our Grand Rapids check-in location next door to our NEW Grand Rapids office. Indicate in the registration process where you will check-in. Free transportation is provided from Grand Rapids to camp. Check-in times and a list of recommended items to bring to camp will be provided on your camper’s confirmation form.
Registration Fees
Our camp registration fees are based on your family size and income level. To verify this information, all families must complete the Summer Food Service Program form, which is part of the registration process.
Camp Blodgett's 2018 Sliding Fees Scale determines your camp fees. To find your estimated fee on the scale, find your total ANNUAL household income (before taxes) in the left column and follow that row right to the column that designates the number of people in your household.
Discounts
Discounts are available to help make the cost of camp even more affordable for your family and to encourage families to register early for the best session preferences. A $10 minimum fee is required regardless of available discounts.
Winter Registration Discount - Register for any session by March 15 to get this $20 discount. EXPIRED for 2018
Early Registration Discount - Register for any session from March 16 to April 15 to receive a $10 discount. This discount cannot be combined with the Winter Registration Discount. EXPIRED for 2018
*Registration fees paid by third party agencies (such as DA Blodgett-St. John's, Wedgwood, Arbor Circle, etc.) are not eligible for the above discounts.
Making a Payment
Payment and paper registration forms may be mailed or delivered in person to Camp Blodgett's Grand Rapids office.
Cash payments should be made in person at the Camp Blodgett office. Checks and money orders may be sent via mail.
Debit or credit card payments must be for the full amount due and may be made online through our secure online registration system.
Refunds and Cancellations
If your child's registration must be cancelled, the deposit will be refunded per the following guidelines:
What Happens After Registration?
Camp Blodgett will confirm camper registration by mail along with directions to the drop-off location/ camp and instructions for check-in. You will also be given a check-list of things to bring (and not bring!) to camp.
Campers may check-in at the camp in West Olive or at our Grand Rapids check-in location next door to our NEW Grand Rapids office. Indicate in the registration process where you will check-in. Free transportation is provided from Grand Rapids to camp. Check-in times and a list of recommended items to bring to camp will be provided on your camper’s confirmation form.
Registration Fees
Our camp registration fees are based on your family size and income level. To verify this information, all families must complete the Summer Food Service Program form, which is part of the registration process.
Camp Blodgett's 2018 Sliding Fees Scale determines your camp fees. To find your estimated fee on the scale, find your total ANNUAL household income (before taxes) in the left column and follow that row right to the column that designates the number of people in your household.
Discounts
Discounts are available to help make the cost of camp even more affordable for your family and to encourage families to register early for the best session preferences. A $10 minimum fee is required regardless of available discounts.
Winter Registration Discount - Register for any session by March 15 to get this $20 discount. EXPIRED for 2018
Early Registration Discount - Register for any session from March 16 to April 15 to receive a $10 discount. This discount cannot be combined with the Winter Registration Discount. EXPIRED for 2018
*Registration fees paid by third party agencies (such as DA Blodgett-St. John's, Wedgwood, Arbor Circle, etc.) are not eligible for the above discounts.
Making a Payment
Payment and paper registration forms may be mailed or delivered in person to Camp Blodgett's Grand Rapids office.
Cash payments should be made in person at the Camp Blodgett office. Checks and money orders may be sent via mail.
Debit or credit card payments must be for the full amount due and may be made online through our secure online registration system.
Refunds and Cancellations
If your child's registration must be cancelled, the deposit will be refunded per the following guidelines:
- If the cancellation occurs one or more weeks before the first day of camp, 90 percent of the fee will be refunded.
- If the cancellation occurs less than one week before the first day of camp, no refund will be provided.
What Happens After Registration?
Camp Blodgett will confirm camper registration by mail along with directions to the drop-off location/ camp and instructions for check-in. You will also be given a check-list of things to bring (and not bring!) to camp.