OnBase with GRPD is a free program offered through the Grand Rapids Police Department and Grand Rapids parks & Recreation. It is open to children ages 9-12. Coaches include Grand Rapids police officers, local coaches, and volunteers. Participants can also take part in the Parks & Recreation summer baseball league sponsored by GRPD after completing the program.

Free summer day camp hosted by Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation for kids ages 6 to 12. It will be held at three different parks across Grand rapids, Garfield Park, MLK Park, and Roosevelt Park. Free Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Youth Fire Academy offers a one-week program for students ages 15–18. Students are instructed by fire department personnel and experience training topics similar to those completed by new firefighter recruits.

This program provides free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger throughout the summer, Monday through Friday.

Location Includes:

• Richmond Park

• Quincy Elementary School

• Appleview Elementary School

• Sparta Early Childhood Center

• Kent City Middle School

• Ottawa Area center

• Calvary Reformed Church

• Creston Plaza

• Additional community sites throughout Grand Rapids

The summer reading program encourages children and youth to continue reading and learning throughout summer break through reading challenges, activities, and events. There will be prizes as well.

This program offers teens ages 14-19 free access to any Planet Fitness location throughout the summer, giving them a safe, welcoming place to stay active, build healthy habits, and stay engaged while school is out.

Campers will explore science, history, engineering, and art through museum exhibits, experiments, and creative projects. It is a weekly sessions that will run from June-August for age group 5-12.

Theatre camp for kids ages 4-18. This camps will help campers build confidence through acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, and live performances. It runs from June through August.

Animal focused camp for kids ages 4-14. Campers will discover wildlife, conservation, and nature through up-close encounters and interactive activities. The camp will run from June through August.

This is a nature inspired camp combining gardening, art, science, and outdoor exploration in one of West Michigan’s most beautiful setting. The camp runs from June through August.

Classic summer camp experience with sports, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, outdoor games, and leadership activities. The camp will run from June through August.

Traditional outdoor day and overnight camps featuring swimming, hiking, leadership activities, campfires, and team-building adventures for kids ages 7-17.

A free and highly selective program hosted by Michigan State University introducing students to nuclear physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Students participate in faculty-led labs, experiments, and research while connecting with scientists in the field.

Hosted at the University of Michigan. TASS is a free five-week residental program for students ages 15-17. Participants engage in college-level humanities and social science seminars and experiences residential college environment.

This free program is available for students who have completed grades 9-11. Hosted at Western Michigan University Grand Rapids campus on Ionia.

Students will:

• Explore career pathways

• Participate in project-based learning

• Hear from guest speakers

• Build resumes

• Receive Stipends

• Receive meals and transportation support

A six-week program connecting students with organizations and companies throughout Grand Rapids to gain work experience and practical skills. Students will work maximum of 20 hours per week and will be paid for their work.

Provides tuition support for Union High School graduates pursuing college or technical training. Students must maintain a strong GPA and at least 95% attendance.

Awards scholarships of approximately $5,000 to selected incoming freshman planning to attend the University of Michigan who live within the Grand Rapids club service area.

Scholarships for residents part of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission Program, who plans to attend college or vocational school. Students will receive $2,000 and it can be renewed annually for up to four years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Offers various scholarships for students of asian descent living in the Grand Rapids area.