2023 Summer Camps for Kindergarteners, Preschoolers and Big Kids

Interlochen Arts Camp

4000 J Maddy PKWY, Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7200

Interlochen Arts Camp offers world-renowned summer arts programs that encourage emerging young artists to explore their interest in the arts, refine their artistic talent, and flourish creatively.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, Dance, Music & Performing Arts

Camp Curious

272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
(616) 929-1700

This summer, kids pre-K through high school can explore the wonders of science, history, culture and more at the GRPM through a variety of camp offerings.

The GRPM offers options for single day or multi-day camps with a variety of camp themes, running from mid-June to mid-August.

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Cooking, STEM or STEAM

Grace Adventures

2100 N Ridge Rd, Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-3662

Summer Camps at Grace Adventures give your child an unforgettable week where kids try new skills, create positive new friendships, and grow in their walk with Christ.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious

CranHill Summer Youth Camps

14444 17 Mile Road, Rodney, MI 49342
(231) 796-7669

CranHill offers unforgettable experience for kids 7-17yr old, through a variety of programs and activities, with top of the line facilities and qualified staff committed to the enjoyment and safety of all our campers.

CranHill has been a safe, caring, and exciting place to camp for over 54 years.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, Water Sports

Pine Ridge Bible Camp and Conference Center

8415 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-8657

Pine Ridge Bible Camp is a summer camp program designed for children, teens and the developmentally disabled.

Located in Cedar Springs, MI, Pine Ridge is a safe, fun, and relational camp experience.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Art, Design & Making, Cooking, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, Water Sports

Legacy Stables' 'Own-A-Horse' Camp

8001 Patterson Ave, Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 570-1106

Hands-on experience for all horse lovers!

In a safe, structured, and FUN atmosphere, learn all aspects of horse care: feeding, grooming, safety, stable management, and of course riding every day!

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Gymnastics & Parkour, Sports Camps

Intro to Technology: 3D Printing, Coding, Robotics, and more!

2923 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512-1624
(616) 608-5508

Intro to Technology camp where kids ages 8-13 have fun while learning by completing 3D Printing, Robotics, and Coding activities & make friends while playing VR.

Kids are grouped by age/skill level (no experience required) and have opportunities to be creative, experiment, and build knowledge and confidence.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: STEM or STEAM

Paradise Ranch Horse Camps

8175 Juniper Beach Rd, Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-3662

Learn quality western horsemanship at Paradise Ranch. At these overnight horse camps, kids learn how to groom, tack, ride and care for horses in a positive Christian atmosphere.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Animal Lover, Religious

Camp Creat-d! Art Camps at Pour-d

39 Courtland St, Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 884-5014

Camp Creat-d is an art camp and festival designed specifically for kids.

Join us for a summer of art, all participants have the opportunity to participate in a citywide gallery show and enjoy the creat-d festival at Pour-d!

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making

Orchard Hill Christian Preschool and Child Care Center

1465 THREE MILE RD NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544
(616) 784-4061

Summers at "The Hill" are like no other!

Weekly field trips, Christian teaching, arts/crafts, outdoor and gym space, bike and water days.

Come and experience why life on "The Hill" has been so different for the last 40 years!

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Field Trips & Excursions, Religious

Milestones Child Development Center

4527 Cascade Rd, Ste. B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 551-3200

Milestones Child Development Center is locally owned and offers summer camp programing for School Age children at our six locations: Belmont, Cascade, Caledonia, Jenison, Wyoming and Portage.

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Field Trips & Excursions

Lake Michigan Academy and Turning Pages

2428 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 464-3330

Lake Michigan Academy and Turning Pages are here to help you catch the summer slide!

Join us for exciting, hands-on activities that encourage academic growth and help address remedial needs.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Field Trips & Excursions, STEM or STEAM

Van Andel Institute Summer Camps

216 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 234-5528

Van Andel Institute for Education offers unique summer camps in science, engineering, and robotics for students in grades K–12.

Students will learn to think and act like scientists with hands-on, interactive investigations.

This year we are offering 4-day and 1-day camps for Grades K-12.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: STEM or STEAM

Camp Newaygo

5333 S Centerline Road, Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1184

Camp Newaygo a Girls' Overnight Camp and Co-ed Day Camp and program of TrueNorth Community Services, sits on 104 acres of land along a chain of lakes in the Manistee National Forest Region of southwestern Michigan.

Our facilities and programs are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports

Adventure Point - Grand Rapids

3213 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 426-6110

"Unplug and Play Day Camp"

Choose 3 day (Mon - Wed) or 5 day (Mon - Fri) sessions each week or register for the summer and save 15%!

Register today!

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, STEM or STEAM

T.A.G. Beach Volleyball Club

12570 Grand River Dr SE, Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 856-1724

TAG Beach camps are geared for players who are just starting out all the way through college players looking to have fun and learn the game of Beach Volleyball.

Our coaches are some of the best in the business. We look forward to seeing you in the sand this summer.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Sports Camps

Hearts in Motion Dance

4336 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 226-6412

Join hearts in motion this Summer for lots of dancing fun!

With weekly mini camps for pre-schoolers, themed dance camps for elementary dancers and intensive options for older students, we truly offer something for everyone!

Try something new, build your skills and make great friends this summer with Hearts in Motion!

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Dance

GRGymnastics Summer Camp

1601 Galbraith Ave, Ste 301, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 975-2992

Your children ages 3-12 years are in for an amazing week and will make memories that last a lifetime at GRG summer camp! Gymnastics, ninjas, swimming and more.

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Gymnastics & Parkour, Sports Camps

“This has been a wonderful outlet for my daughter! She thoroughly enjoys going and is always smiling when I pick her up. She loves the teachers and comes home talking about how much fun she had. Recommend highly."

Camp Geneva

3995 N Lakeshore Dr, Holland, MI 49424
(616) 399-3150

Camp Geneva is a Christian Summer Camp located in Holland, MI.

We offer day camps and overnight camps for campers in 1st-12th grades.

Activities at Geneva include swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, all-camp games, a jumping pillow, s’mores and campfires, archery, sunsets on Lake Michigan, and so much more!

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious

Challenge Island

Multiple Locations, West Michigan,
(616) 953-0463

Join the millions of kids who have experienced the magic of our award-winning Challenge Island camps!

Inspired by everything kids love most, our epic camp adventures are vacations in their own right.

When school is out STEAM is in with the Worlds #1 STEAM Program!

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Art, Design & Making, STEM or STEAM

Lionardo Art Camps

1553 Plainfield Ave NE #4, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(903) 808-5473

Join us for creative art camps! If your kid seeks creative inspiration and wants to have a summer of artistic fun, our art camps are the place for them!

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, STEM or STEAM

ExploreHope Summer Science Camps

35 E. 12th St., Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7628

Join us for an engaging summer!

Hope College is offering exciting opportunities for K-12 students to explore the wonderful world of science and more.

The program features "hands-on" interactive camps designed to teach scientific concepts in a FUN, yet challenging way.

Full schedule and details: hope.edu/explore.

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, STEM or STEAM

Meadowview Farm

9914 Vergennes Ave, Lowell, MI 49331
616-446-6968

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover

Camp Invention

Locations in Allendale and Muskegon, ,

Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, STEM or STEAM

YMCA Camp Pinewood

4230 Obenauf Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457
231-821-2421

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills

The Mud Room

1971 E Beltline Ave NE, Suite 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-259-7269

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making

Calvin College Soccer Camp

3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-526-8878

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Sports Camps

Higher Ground at Lake Louise

10750 Stafford Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231-549-2889

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious, Sports Camps, Water Sports

Cornerstone University Sports Camps

1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-222-1412

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious, Sports Camps

Eagles Sports Camps

2300 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-574-5819

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious, Sports Camps

Goldfish Swim School Jump Starts

2845 Thornhills Ave, Suite S, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-259-0725

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Water Sports

Simmer Camp at the Downtown Market

435 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-805-5308

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Cooking

Kids Rock Summer Camp

Locations in Grand Rapids and Zeeland, ,
616-928-8320

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Sports Camps

Alpine Ridge Farms Summer Horse Riding Camp

600 10 Mile Road NW, Sparta, MI 49345
616-887-1419 or 616-437-9264

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover

Outside the Box: Creative Tutoring

Parks around Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-259-0539

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Music & Performing Arts, STEM or STEAM

Kent Career Tech Center

1655 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-365-2346

Camp Best for: Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, STEM or STEAM

Stay Active with MVP Summer Day Camps

Locations in Grand Rapids and Holland, , 6
616-254-8800

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Water Sports

YMCA Branch & School-Based Summer Day Camps

Multiple Locations Throughout West Michigan, ,
616-855-9622

Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Music & Performing Arts, STEM or STEAM

CARE Ballet Summer Dance

2661 29th St. SE, Suite I, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-464-3682

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Dance

Pottery Lane

401 Hall Street SW, Suite B128, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-481-3809

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-957-1580

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions

Children’s Creations Theater & Act II Theater for Teens

6161 28th St. SE, Studio #8, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-957-9707

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Music & Performing Arts

Academy of Art & Design

6159 28TH ST SE, STE #9, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-226-6199

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Art, Design & Making, Language & Culture, STEM or STEAM

Academy of Dance Arts

684 Six Mile Road NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
616-785-0650

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Music & Performing Arts

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

30 N Divison, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-222-6653

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Music & Performing Arts

R-Athletics

2845 Thornhills Avenue SE, Suite A, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-957-4900

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Sports Camps

Cedar Lodge Horse Riding

47000 52ND St, Lawrence, MI 49064
269-674-8072

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Animal Lover

Harbor Humane Society SPARK Camps

14345 Bagley St., West Olive, MI 49460
616-399-2119 x 109

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Animal Lover

Summer Career Explorations at Calvin University

3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 526-6749

Camp Best for: High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Field Trips & Excursions, STEM or STEAM

Dairy Day Camp at Dairy Discovery

12877 84th St SE, ALTO, MI 49302
(616) 868-6135 x1

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover

Camp Henry

5575 S Gordon Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337
(616) 459-2267

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Religious

YMCA Camp Pendalouan

1243 E Fruitvale Rd., Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-4538 x301

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills

Camp Roger & Camp Scottie

8356 Belding Road, Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 874-7286

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills

Summer Writing Camps at GVSU

Multiple Locations Throughout West Michigan, , MI
(616) 331-8236

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Art, Design & Making, Language & Culture

Sherman Lake YMCA Camp

6225 North 39th Street, Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-3030

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills

Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding Camp at Action Wake Park

3320 Hudson Trails Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 827-7903

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Field Trips & Excursions, Sports Camps, Water Sports

#LifeSkillsNow

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Cooking, STEM or STEAM

"Kids Cook Real Food summer camp in 2020 drastically changed our lives. Our kids gained confidence!"

John Ball Zoo Summer Camp

1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 336-4302

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Animal Lover, STEM or STEAM

Salvation Army Kroc Center

2500 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 588-7200

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious

HIS Dance Academy Stay'Cation

2715 29th st SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-9501

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Dance

Rockford Speech Therapy Camps/Classes

117 Courtland Street, Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 951-1077

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Speech Therapy

Blandford Nature Center Summer Day Camp

1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6240

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Art, Design & Making, STEM or STEAM

Therapy & Fun

2505 Ardmore St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-4915
(616) 559-1054

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: N/A

Camp Manitou-Lin

1095 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, MI 49333
(888) 909-2267

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Animal Lover, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Water Sports

AppleTree & Gilden Woods Summer Explorers

555 CASCADE WEST PKWY SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 454-5432

Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Field Trips & Excursions, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports

Maple Hill Junior Golf Programs

5555 Ivanrest, Wyoming, MI 49418
(616) 538-0290 x150

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Sports Camps

Kids Cook Real Food

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Cooking

Aquinas College 2022 Summer Camps

1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 632-8900

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Music & Performing Arts, STEM or STEAM

Tall Turf Ministries

6947 E. Scout Rd, Walkerville, MI 49459
(616) 452-7906

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Language & Culture, STEM or STEAM

GRAM Summer Art Camp

101 Monroe Center Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 831-2927

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, Language & Culture

MSA Summer Camps

5449 28th Street Ct. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 608-5905

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Sports Camps

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Summer Adventure Camp

4463 Leonard St. NW, Walker, Michigan 49534
(616) 791-7454

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, STEM or STEAM

Gymco Summer Day Camps

2306 Camelot Ridge Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 956-0586

Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: N/A

Humane Society of West Michigan Summer Camp

3077 Wilson Drive NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534
(616) 791-8207

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Animal Lover

Newton Aerial Academy Day Camp

6001 Coit Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
(616) 278-0400

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Gymnastics & Parkour

SpringHill

7717 95th Ave, Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-2616

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Religious

Hope Repertory Theatre Summer Camps!

141 E. 12th St., Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7600

Camp Best for: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Dance, Music & Performing Arts

Robotics and Science Summer Camp

3516-A Plainfield Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 929-0686

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: Academic, STEM or STEAM

ExploreHope Summer Camps

141 E 12th St, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 365-7628

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: STEM or STEAM

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

12584 Burchette Road, Plainwell, MI 49080
(800) 497-2688

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills

Children's Opera @ Opera Grand Rapids

1320 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-2741 x6

Camp Best for: Elementary Kids
Camp Focus: Music & Performing Arts

Camp Greenwood

13564 MacClain St, Gowen, MI 49326
(616) 754-7258

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Religious, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports

Compass College Summer Film and Acting Camps

41 Sheldon Ave, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 988-1000

Camp Best for: Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Art, Design & Making, Music & Performing Arts

Muskegon Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camp

3198 Edgewater Street, Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1414

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Sports Camps, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports

Summer STEM at Sylvan

3910 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 957-4617

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School Kids
Camp Focus: STEM or STEAM

Camp Kamaji for Girls

32054 Wolf Lake Rd, Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 556-1805

Camp Best for: Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
Camp Focus: Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Dance, Field Trips & Excursions, Music & Performing Arts, Sports Camps, Water Sports