Summer Camp 2019
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Camp Blodgett will host six 5-day overnight camp sessions this summer for kids ages 8-13 years old who live or attend school in Kent or Ottawa Counties in West Michigan. Learn about summer session dates and themes and other summer camp details below!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! PLEASE NOTE: Many sessions are full, or nearing full. There are very few spots for girls remaining for this year. You may add a child to the waiting list for a session, but we cannot guarantee spots will open up on the waiting list. Before you register, please read the information on this page below the REGISTER button. There are a lot of details about camp that you won't find on the online registration form. |
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Summer Camp Sessions and Themes
Explore the session themes and dates for the 2019 summer camp seasons- there is something for everyone! Please note the age restrictions on some sessions. Campers are invited to attend ONE session of camp each summer to ensure room for all interested kids to attend. Review the session themes below with your child(ren) and decide which session is best!
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Session 1 - Around the Globe
June 10-14 For Ages 8-13 ALMOST FULL FOR BOYS FULL for GIRLS Session 4 - Around the Globe
July 8-12 For Ages 8-13 FULL for BOYS & GIRLS Around the Globe
Travel the world for five days at Camp Blodgett! We will play games that come from far-away places, try new foods from around the globe, and explore other cultures during this week at camp!
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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. One of our highest priorities is to ensure that a summer camp experience is accessible to all. We are committed to reserving 75% of our registrations for families who have the greatest financial need. Throughout the registration season, we will be accepting higher income campers (designated as those paying $100 or more in camp fees per camper) on a first come-first served basis, but will limit the percentage of higher income campers to no more than 25% of our camper population. If your child is not able to be accommodated at Camp Blodgett this summer for this reason, we will be happy to suggest other camps your child may enjoy and/ or place your child on a waiting list.
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 Sports Activity Time |
Afternoon
Lunch Rest Period Workshops Kid’s Choice/ Swim Time |
Evening
Dinner Evening Activity Evening Program Shower Time Snack/Cabin Time |
Additional Details
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 Form, which is part of the registration process.
Camp Blodgett's 2019 Sliding Fee Scale (below) 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.
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 Form, which is part of the registration process.
Camp Blodgett's 2019 Sliding Fee Scale (below) 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. ALL DISCOUNTS FOR 2019 HAVE EXPIRED.
*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.
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 Grand Rapids office. Indicate in the registration process where you will check in. Free transportation is provided to and from the Grand Rapids office on the first and last day of each session. Check-in times and a list of recommended items to bring to camp will be provided on your camper's mailed confirmation form.
Making a Payment
Payment and paper registration forms may be mailed or delivered in person to Camp Blodgett's Grand Rapids office. Online registrations are completed on our web-based platform with the payment option of your choice as instructed below. A $10 deposit is required to secure your child's registration. Camp Blodgett holds the right to cancel a reservation or discount with notice to the family if a deposit has not been made in a timely manner. Payment in full is due 10 days before the beginning of the camp session.
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 registrations by mail along with directions to the drop-off location and camp as well as instructions for check-in. You will also be given a list of items to bring (and not bring!) to camp. Please keep this paperwork until your child's camp session begins and return any missing paperwork in a timely manner.
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. ALL DISCOUNTS FOR 2019 HAVE EXPIRED.
*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.
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 Grand Rapids office. Indicate in the registration process where you will check in. Free transportation is provided to and from the Grand Rapids office on the first and last day of each session. Check-in times and a list of recommended items to bring to camp will be provided on your camper's mailed confirmation form.
Making a Payment
Payment and paper registration forms may be mailed or delivered in person to Camp Blodgett's Grand Rapids office. Online registrations are completed on our web-based platform with the payment option of your choice as instructed below. A $10 deposit is required to secure your child's registration. Camp Blodgett holds the right to cancel a reservation or discount with notice to the family if a deposit has not been made in a timely manner. Payment in full is due 10 days before the beginning of the camp session.
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 registrations by mail along with directions to the drop-off location and camp as well as instructions for check-in. You will also be given a list of items to bring (and not bring!) to camp. Please keep this paperwork until your child's camp session begins and return any missing paperwork in a timely manner.