Allendale Recreation Center

My kids went to the Allendale Recreation Center summer camp for 4 weeks this summer. Although it wasn’t their favorite camp (more free play than they are accustomed to, and a few challenging kids), I was VERY impressed with what they do right. The rec center facilities aren’t much to look at and the camp doesn’t boast fancy themes or enrichment, BUT THE STAFF ARE AMAZING!!! They are kind and fun, patient and loving with the kids, they really know the kids in the program, they are welcoming, and they are very creative with limited resources. And, really, I shouldn’t complain about the lack of resources: for $ 70/​week, my kids got to go swimming twice a week, go on a fun field trip once a week, were fed lunch and snacks, and got lots of extras (a carnival day, a beach day…). Coach Henderson and his staff are an incredible resource in our neighborhood.

The softball and baseball outfield is a bit lumpy but there always seems to be a game going on the basketball courts.