Summer Camp 2020
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Unfortunately, Due to COVID-19 restrictions and health & safety precautions, Camp Blodgett will not be holding overnight summer camp experiences during the summer of 2020.
We invite any interested youth ages 8-13 from Kent or Ottawa county to register for our Camp From Home Program, a FREE program that will provide activities, supplies and virtual meetings to bring a bit of the fun and adventures of Camp Blodgett into your home. Space is Limited - Register for Camp From Home today! |
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2020 Summer Camp Sessions and Themes
Each session of Camp From Home will be identical in the activities provided. Each Camp From Home Box will include about two hours worth of activities per day, with activities such as arts & crafts, physical challenges, and reflection questions that will be used during the daily virtual meet-ups. Information about virtual meetings and other resources will be provided after you have registered your child.
Select the week that works best for your family! Parents are asked to pick up their campers' Camp From Home Box on the Monday morning of their child's session between 9am - 12pm at either our Grand Rapids office our our camp in West Olive.
Select the week that works best for your family! Parents are asked to pick up their campers' Camp From Home Box on the Monday morning of their child's session between 9am - 12pm at either our Grand Rapids office our our camp in West Olive.
session 1: July 13-17
This session is FULL
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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 8-17 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.
Additional Details
Making a Payment
No payments are necessary for 2020 Camp from Home Programs
What Happens after Registration?
Camp Blodgett will confirm Camp From Home registrations by email, and you will receive additional emails with details about your child's session before the beginning of their session.
Refunds and Cancellations
If you previously registered your child for a session of Summer Camp in 2020, you will be receiving a refund during the month of June. Questions about refunds can be directed to info@campblodgett.org or by calling 616-949-0780 x102.
No payments are necessary for 2020 Camp from Home Programs
What Happens after Registration?
Camp Blodgett will confirm Camp From Home registrations by email, and you will receive additional emails with details about your child's session before the beginning of their session.
Refunds and Cancellations
If you previously registered your child for a session of Summer Camp in 2020, you will be receiving a refund during the month of June. Questions about refunds can be directed to info@campblodgett.org or by calling 616-949-0780 x102.
What To Expect in a typical summer at camp blodgett
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 |
Registration Fees
During a typical summer, 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. The Summer 2020 Camp From Home program is being offered FREE of charge.
During a typical summer, 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. The Summer 2020 Camp From Home program is being offered FREE of charge.
Discounts
In a typical summer, 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.
Returning Camper Discount - Register and pay $10 deposit for any session by March 14 and take $20 off the registration fee. This discount is available only to families whose children have previously attended Camp Blodgett.
Early Registration Discount - Register and pay $10 deposit for any session between March 15 - April 15 and take $10 off the registration fee.
*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.
In a typical summer, 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.
Returning Camper Discount - Register and pay $10 deposit for any session by March 14 and take $20 off the registration fee. This discount is available only to families whose children have previously attended Camp Blodgett.
Early Registration Discount - Register and pay $10 deposit for any session between March 15 - April 15 and take $10 off the registration fee.
*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.