Best Grand Rapids Summer Camps, Including Popular Day Camps
Heading off to summer camp is one of the rites of passage for a kid, and one of the most popular summer things to do in Grand Rapids.
Looking for summer camp for kindergarteners or big kids? Maybe your preschooler needs some enrichment this summer.
No matter their age, there’s every kind of summer camp for kids in West Michigan.
Find day camps, overnight camps, nearby camps and far-away camps. Animals, sports, art, STEAM, and just good old fashioned play – you can find the perfect camp for your kids below.
The snow may be flying outside, but many camps fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible.
Directory of Summer Camps Near Grand Rapids
Scroll around this camp guide, or filter with search tools to narrow the list. Click on listings to learn more about each camp.
We’ll be adding more wonderful day camps, theater camps, sports camps, STEM camps, etc, so check back as you make your plans.
Always check camp websites for current information – we are updating this as we get info, but summer camp registrations are always evolving!
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Day Camp in Comstock Park, MI
BattleGR - Day Camp
284 Dodge NE suite 100, Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 345-0698
(616) 345-0698
Hours: 3 Day Play Summer Camp will run Monday – Wednesday from 9 AM - 4 PM
Pricing: Early Bird Pricing: $225 for all 3 days (lunch included); May 1st pricing will increase to $245 for 3 days (5% sibling discount available for additional campers)
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing: Early Bird Pricing: $225 for all 3 days (lunch included); May 1st pricing will increase to $245 for 3 days (5% sibling discount available for additional campers)
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Welcome to BattleGR Summer Day Camp, where adventure reigns supreme!
Unleash excitement with NERF battles, laser tag, archery tag, sports, foam-filled water days, and short bursts of E-rated video games.
Our experienced staff ensures safety and camp includes lunch and snacks.
Join us for a summer of thrilling memories and camaraderie!
Unleash excitement with NERF battles, laser tag, archery tag, sports, foam-filled water days, and short bursts of E-rated video games.
Our experienced staff ensures safety and camp includes lunch and snacks.
Join us for a summer of thrilling memories and camaraderie!
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Bricks & Minifigs GR LEGO®-Themed Camps
2927 Breton Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 438-9993
(616) 438-9993
Hours: M-Th, Morning session: 10 AM to 1 PM; Afternoon session: 2 PM to 5 PM
Pricing: varies based on session
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing: varies based on session
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Got a young fan of LEGO® in your life?
These camps are just the thing to keep any young builder, creative, or dreamer occupied with fun all summer long!
These camps are just the thing to keep any young builder, creative, or dreamer occupied with fun all summer long!
Day Camp in Caledonia, MI
Legacy Stables & Karin's Horse Connection
8001 Patterson Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 570-1106
(616) 570-1106
Hours: Monday - Friday | Morning Session: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM - 3:00PM
Pricing: $60 per half day. $290 per week - half day. $560 per week - full day.
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing: $60 per half day. $290 per week - half day. $560 per week - full day.
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
No experience needed! Kids ages 6+ will enjoy a week at “Own-A-Horse” Camp where they learn to ride, groom, and care for their own horse.
This fun, educational camp builds confidence, creates unforgettable memories and develops connection in a supportive, hands-on environment!
(2 hour camps available for 2-5 year olds)
This fun, educational camp builds confidence, creates unforgettable memories and develops connection in a supportive, hands-on environment!
(2 hour camps available for 2-5 year olds)
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Academy of Music Summer Camps
6159 28th St SE, Ste 24, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 965-1655
(616) 965-1655
Hours: Musical Theatre 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Piano Express 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Rock Band 10 AM - 1 PM, Intro to Music (Instrument Sampler) 10 AM - 1 PM, Ukulele Island Jam 1 - 4 PM, Dance 1:00 - 2:15 PM (3-4yrs), Dance 2:30 - 4:30 PM (5-6 yrs)
Pricing: $249 per week -Musical Theatre, $199 Piano Express, Rock Band, Intro to Music, Ukulele Island Jam, $149 Dance (discount offered for multiple camp registrations)
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Pricing: $249 per week -Musical Theatre, $199 Piano Express, Rock Band, Intro to Music, Ukulele Island Jam, $149 Dance (discount offered for multiple camp registrations)
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Join the Academy of Music's best-ever summer camp season! Weekly music, dance, and musical theatre adventures for ages 5 & up run June 9–August 15 (camp times vary).
Register early by March 1 for a $25 discount and your top camp choices.
Make this summer unforgettable—spots fill fast!
Register early by March 1 for a $25 discount and your top camp choices.
Make this summer unforgettable—spots fill fast!
Overnight in Interlochen, MI
Interlochen Arts Camp
4000 J. Maddy Parkway, Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(231) 276-7472
Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (varies by program)
Pricing: $1,950 - $10,180 (varies by program)
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Pricing: $1,950 - $10,180 (varies by program)
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Interlochen Arts Camp is a world-renowned summer arts program where young artists from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and gender identities, hone their talents, grow as individuals, and flourish creatively.
From across the nation and around the world, artistic students ages 8-18 convene at Interlochen to expand their skills in the arts.
From across the nation and around the world, artistic students ages 8-18 convene at Interlochen to expand their skills in the arts.
Overnight, Day Camp in Middleville, MI
YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
1095 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9163
(269) 795-9163
Hours: Dependent on program
Pricing: Dependent on program
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Pricing: Dependent on program
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Make unforgettable memories with us this summer at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin!
Nestled on the scenic shores of Barlow Lake in Middleville, this camp offers thrilling activities like the zipline, rock wall, water sports and so much more!
Learn more at grymcacml.org or email us at camp@grymca.org.
Nestled on the scenic shores of Barlow Lake in Middleville, this camp offers thrilling activities like the zipline, rock wall, water sports and so much more!
Learn more at grymcacml.org or email us at camp@grymca.org.
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Lionardo Art Camps
1212 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(903) 808-5473
(903) 808-5473
Hours:
Pricing:
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing:
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Come explore art with us!
If your child seeks creative inspiration, wants to explore the world around them, and have a summer of artistic fun, our camps are the place for them.
Our nine weeks of creative art camps inspire, educate, and entertain campers of all ages.
If your child seeks creative inspiration, wants to explore the world around them, and have a summer of artistic fun, our camps are the place for them.
Our nine weeks of creative art camps inspire, educate, and entertain campers of all ages.
Day Camp in Alto, MI
Camp O'Malley Summer Day-Camp
7360 Thornapple Dales Dr SE, Alto, MI 49302
(616) 315-2883
(616) 315-2883
Hours: M-Th 9 AM - 4 PM, Before Care 7:30 AM- 8:30 AM, After Care 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Pricing: Base 9 AM - 4 PM: $250 per week, Before Care 7:30-8:30: $25 per week, After Care 4:30-5:30: $25 per week.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing: Base 9 AM - 4 PM: $250 per week, Before Care 7:30-8:30: $25 per week, After Care 4:30-5:30: $25 per week.
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp O'Malley stands out with its nature-based day camp that immerses children in outdoor adventures. It emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming all kids regardless of background or ability.
Themed weeks add excitement, offering unique experiences like wilderness survival or arts exploration. This blend of nature, inclusivity, and creativity makes an exceptional experience.
Themed weeks add excitement, offering unique experiences like wilderness survival or arts exploration. This blend of nature, inclusivity, and creativity makes an exceptional experience.
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, Michigan
KCAD's Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio
17 Fountain St. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 299-4927
(616) 299-4927
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Mon - Fri)
Pricing: Free; application is needed to attend (Application deadline is June 22, 2025 - apply at their website)
Camp Best for: High School Kids
Pricing: Free; application is needed to attend (Application deadline is June 22, 2025 - apply at their website)
Camp Best for: High School Kids
KCAD's Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio is a FREE summer workshop.
High school juniors and seniors will be immersed in the solving of complex “wicked” problems. Solve problems through the lens of whole systems design thinking, sustainability, and the circular economy.
Build skills for your future, earn $595, and meet new people!
Admittance upon application approval. Application deadline is June 22, 2025.
High school juniors and seniors will be immersed in the solving of complex “wicked” problems. Solve problems through the lens of whole systems design thinking, sustainability, and the circular economy.
Build skills for your future, earn $595, and meet new people!
Admittance upon application approval. Application deadline is June 22, 2025.
Overnight, Day Camp in Cedar Springs, MI
Pine Ridge Bible Camp
8415 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-8675 x121
(616) 696-8675 x121
Hours: Overnight camp: Check-In begins a 9 AM Monday, Check-Out begins at 9 AM Saturday; Day Camp: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Pricing: 5 night camp starting at $410, Day Camp starting at $230
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Pricing: 5 night camp starting at $410, Day Camp starting at $230
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Pine Ridge Bible Camp in Cedar Springs, Michigan offers Christ-centered overnight and day camps for grades 1-12.
Set on 100 acres near Pine Lake, we provide engaging activities like laser tag, tubing, and crafts, fostering spiritual growth and lifelong memories.
Set on 100 acres near Pine Lake, we provide engaging activities like laser tag, tubing, and crafts, fostering spiritual growth and lifelong memories.
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
GRGymnastics Summer Camp
1601 Galbraith Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 975-2992
(616) 975-2992
Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM
Pricing: $145/week. Individual day registration available
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing: $145/week. Individual day registration available
Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
GRG Summer Camp provides children aged 3-12 with dynamic summer activities in a modern gymnastics facility.
Under expert coaching campers enjoy tumbling, swinging, and leaping through structured and free play sessions. Utilizing equipment including trampolines, foam pits, and balance beams.
Under expert coaching campers enjoy tumbling, swinging, and leaping through structured and free play sessions. Utilizing equipment including trampolines, foam pits, and balance beams.
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute for Education 2025 Summer Camps
216 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 234-5528
(616) 234-5528
Hours: Various
Pricing: $25 - $120
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Pricing: $25 - $120
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Van Andel Institute for Education offers unique summer camps in science, engineering, and robotics for students in grades K–12.
Our 1-day and 4-day summer camp options include a variety of hands-on interactive investigations where kids think and act like scientists!
Our 1-day and 4-day summer camp options include a variety of hands-on interactive investigations where kids think and act like scientists!
Day Camp in Grand Rapids, MI
Lake Michigan Academy & Turning Pages
2428 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330
(616) 464-3330
Hours: M-Th, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Pricing: $2,375
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Pricing: $2,375
Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Lake Michigan Academy’s summer program is designed specifically for kids with learning differences and ADHD.
Our program is designed to minimize this summer slide by keeping students’ minds engaged with exciting, hands-on activities that encourage academic growth and important remedial work to address any gaps in your child’s learning.
Our program is designed to minimize this summer slide by keeping students’ minds engaged with exciting, hands-on activities that encourage academic growth and important remedial work to address any gaps in your child’s learning.
Day Camp in Wyoming, MI
Camp Invention
161 34th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49548
(800) 968-4332
(800) 968-4332
Hours: M-F: 9 AM-3:30 PM
Pricing: $270+ per week
Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Pricing: $270+ per week
Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity at Camp Invention®!
This nationally acclaimed K-6 program comes to Grand Rapids this summer with all-new, hands-on STEM fun.
Register using MYCAMP25 at invent.org/local to save $25! Payment plans available.
This nationally acclaimed K-6 program comes to Grand Rapids this summer with all-new, hands-on STEM fun.
Register using MYCAMP25 at invent.org/local to save $25! Payment plans available.
