Ferris Bulldog Summer Camp
Watch in winter or early springA summer out-of-school program through the Ferris Early Learning Center.
Official Bulldog Camp page ↗Camps & School Breaks
Plan ahead for summer, school breaks and random days off with local care options, camps and short programs.
Summer care & day camps
Artworks youth camps
Watch each seasonArt, pottery, dance and other youth offerings change by session.
Current programs ↗Ferris youth camps
Watch in winter and springUniversity teams and departments offer changing youth camps and clinics.
Ferris State University ↗CranHill camps
Plan well ahead for summerChristian day, overnight and family camp experiences. Review age groups, faith content and pricing.
Official CranHill website ↗Camp Invention
Register early when the local program is announcedA week of hands-on STEM challenges, building and creative problem-solving. St. Mary Catholic School is the confirmed Big Rapids host for 2026. Brookside Elementary hosted the program in prior years, so always check the current location before registering.
Find the current Big Rapids camp ↗Specialty camps & break activities
BRPS / STAGE-M youth theater
Historically announced before summerA camp has run in prior summers. Watch for a new official announcement rather than assuming it returns.
Big Rapids Public Schools ↗Mecosta County 4-H
Check throughout the yearHands-on animal, craft, STEM, leadership and outdoor programs.
Mecosta County 4-H ↗School-break library activities
Check 2–4 weeks before breaksBranches may add crafts, reading, STEM and special programs.
Find area libraries →Licensed school-age care
Search licensed providers and ask whether they accept school-age children on closure days.
Childcare search and quality guide →