Summer Camp 2021
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Join us for a session of overnight Summer Camp in 2021, where we will celebrate our 100th Birthday ALL summer long!
We are planning FOUR sessions of camp this summer, at 50% capacity (54 campers per session) to follow our established Covid-safe policies. Camp Blodgett is available to any child who lives in Kent or Ottawa Counties in West Michigan.
Keep reading below to learn more about the summer camp experience at Camp Blodgett. Or contact our office at registrar@campblodgett.org or call 616-949-0780 x105 for assistance. Our office is currently staffed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Considering a session at Camp Blodgett for your child? Please read our Covid Safe Policies for Summer Camp 2021. |
SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS
Session 1: June 7-11 (Ages 8-13) NOTE: Check your child's school schedule! Almost full for BOYS Session 2: June 14-18 (Ages 11-13) FULL for BOYS Almost full for GIRLS Session 3: July 26 - 30 (Ages 8-11) FULL for GIRLS Almost full for BOYS Session 4: August 2-6 (Ages 8-13) FULL for BOYS & GIRLS *During late June and early July, we will host our STEM Academy, and will not have regular camp sessions. Have a 5th -7th grade student who would enjoy STEM Academy? Learn more on our STEM Academy webpage! |
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 for 8-13 year olds 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
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.
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.
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.
Making a Payment
You can make a payment in the form of debit or credit card during the online registration process. You may also mail a check or money order to our Grand Rapids office at 528 Bridge St NW, Suite 6, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Cash payments must be dropped off to our Grand Rapids office during open office hours, to be posted soon.
Payments can be made at any time after registration, in any amount, but full payment is due 10 days before your child's session. Registrations without full payment by this time are subject to cancellation.
What Happens after Registration?
Camp Blodgett will send an automated confirmation by email immediately following your online registration. You will receive confirmation of your registration by mail within 2 weeks of your registration. This may include notice of missing paperwork or payment if there were items that were not completed in the registration process. If there is missing paperwork, please respond promptly to our request for this information.
Refunds and Cancellations
Camp Blodgett will accept cancellations at any time and will refund fees with the following policy:
You can make a payment in the form of debit or credit card during the online registration process. You may also mail a check or money order to our Grand Rapids office at 528 Bridge St NW, Suite 6, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Cash payments must be dropped off to our Grand Rapids office during open office hours, to be posted soon.
Payments can be made at any time after registration, in any amount, but full payment is due 10 days before your child's session. Registrations without full payment by this time are subject to cancellation.
What Happens after Registration?
Camp Blodgett will send an automated confirmation by email immediately following your online registration. You will receive confirmation of your registration by mail within 2 weeks of your registration. This may include notice of missing paperwork or payment if there were items that were not completed in the registration process. If there is missing paperwork, please respond promptly to our request for this information.
Refunds and Cancellations
Camp Blodgett will accept cancellations at any time and will refund fees with the following policy:
- Cancellations 7 days or more before the session's start date will be issued a 90% refund of fees paid.
- Cancellation within 7 days of the start of the session will result in no refund.
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 |
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.
Returning Camper Discount - Register and pay $10 deposit for any session by March 24 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 25 - April 1 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.
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 24 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 25 - April 1 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.