THANK YOU FOR AN AWESOME 2022 SUMMER CAMP SEASON!We had a great time this summer on the lakeshore playing games, climbing the rock wall, challenging ourselves on the ropes course, swimming, making new friends, and so much more! Thank you for choosing Camp Blodgett. We can't wait to do it all over again next summer!
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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 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. As it gets closer to camp, we will provide information on any Covid-19 protocols we may follow this summer.
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. As it gets closer to camp, we will provide information on any Covid-19 protocols we may follow this summer.
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.
(Past) Weekly themes
Big Top Week: The B in Camp Blodgett is for Big Top! Come one, come all for a week filled with amusement and amazement! Carnival-style fun and games for everyone this week at Camp Blodgett!
Arts Week: Do you love to paint, dance, and how about making music? This week, we are calling all creatives to come out to build and showcase your creative talents!
Magic Week: Now you see us, now you don’t! This week, fun will be no illusion as magic fills the air at Camp Blodgett. Witness the impossible as we bring the magic of many mystical worlds to life.
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.
Arts Week: Do you love to paint, dance, and how about making music? This week, we are calling all creatives to come out to build and showcase your creative talents!
Magic Week: Now you see us, now you don’t! This week, fun will be no illusion as magic fills the air at Camp Blodgett. Witness the impossible as we bring the magic of many mystical worlds to life.
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. See the table below that we use to determine fees (subject to change for next year).
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. See the table below that we use to determine fees (subject to change for next year).
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.
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.
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 a specified date 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 specified dates 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 a specified date 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 specified dates 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.