ARPA Notice Of Funding Availability – City Of Kalamazoo Summer Program Fund

Save the date! National Day of Summer Learning on July 18 (Kalamazoo) and July 26 (Battle Creek).

Are you a youth-serving organization in the out-of-school time sector? Apply now to join KYD Network's 2025-26 Cohort!

KYD Network serves as the intermediary organization for the Out-of-School Time (OST) sectors in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties.

Summer

Program Finder

Use our program finder to find fun things for youth to do in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

Coming April 2024!

OrganizationProgramFocusNeighborhoodGrade LevelCostTransportationMealsTimeframe
Calhoun County Youth Cabinet (CCYC)Calhoun County Youth Cabinet (CCYC)Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthBattle CreekHigh SchoolFreeNoAfternoon SnackYear Round
Suicide Squad Dance TeamSuicide Squad Dance TeamArt, Music, Dance, Leadership, Physical & Mental HealthNon SpecificElementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship AvailableNoSummer Only
Sports KickbackSports KickbackSports, LeadershipNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolVaries by programNoYear Round
Premier Athletics for Youth DevelopmentPremier Athletics for Youth DevelopmentSTEAM, Sports, Camp, Leadership, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolVaries by programNoYear Round
Prevention WorksPrevention WorksLeadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthDowntown - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoYear Round
The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Summer CampsThe YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Summer CampsSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Literacy, Writing, Camp, Nature, Outdoor, Physical & Mental HealthPortage, Vine - KalamazooPreschool, Elementary, Middle SchoolScholarship availableNoSummer Only
Orchestra Jammbo'layaOrchestra Jammbo'layaArt, Music, DanceNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoYear Round
Open Roads Bike Program | Earn-a-BikeOpen Roads Bike Program | Earn-a-BikeSTEAM, Nature, Outdoor, Life SkillsEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoYear Round
Open Roads Bike Program | Youth Advisory BoardOpen Roads Bike Program | Youth Advisory BoardSTEAM, Nature, Outdoor, Life SkillsEdison - KalamazooHigh SchoolFreeNoYear Round
Kalamazoo Kids in TuneKalamazoo Kids in TuneArt, Music, DanceEdison - Kalamazoo, Westside - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship availableYesDinnerYear Round
I’m Just a Girl | Her Story MattersArt, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Nature, Outdoor, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthNon SpecificMiddle School, High SchoolYear Round
Confident S.O.L.E.Confident S.O.L.E.Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooMiddle School, High SchoolFreeNoYear Round
Bearcat Blast & Fun FridaysBearcat Blast & Fun FridaysSTEAM, Literacy, Writing, Nature, Outdoor, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthBattle CreekElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoBreakfast, LunchSummer Only
Breaking the Cycle for GirlsBreaking the Cycle for GirlsLeadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoSummer Only
Battle Creek Family YMCA | 'Best Summer Ever' Day CampBattle Creek Family YMCA | 'Best Summer Ever' Day CampSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Nature, Outdoor, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthBattle CreekPreschool, ElementaryScholarship availableNoBreakfast, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Kzoo Parks | Camp Kzoo (Upjohn)Kzoo Parks | Camp Kzoo (Upjohn)Sports, Camp, Nature, OutdoorEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolScholarship Available, $155-180YesBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (New Village Park)Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (New Village Park)CampEastside - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolFreeYesBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (Rockwell)Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (Rockwell)CampEastside - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolFreeYesBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (Southside)Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (Southside)CampEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolFreeYesBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Boys & Girls Clubs - Portage Street UnitBoys & Girls Clubs - Portage Street UnitSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Literacy, Writing, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Nature, Outdoor, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoLunch, Afternoon SnackYear Round
OutFront Kalamazoo | Connections Youth GroupOutFront Kalamazoo | Connections Youth GroupLeadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthVine - KalamazooMiddle School, High SchoolFreeNoAfternoon SnackYear Round
Youth Positive Impact Coaching (Y-PIC)Youth Positive Impact Coaching (Y-PIC)STEAM, Sports, Literacy, Writing, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthBattle CreekPreschool, Elementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoMorning Snack, Afternoon SnackYear Round
Eastside Youth Strong | Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)Eastside Youth Strong | Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)Literacy, Writing, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Life SkillsEastside - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolFreeNoLunchYear Round
Charlie's PLACE Summer Thrive SeriesCharlie's PLACE Summer Thrive SeriesSTEAM, Sports, Literacy, Writing, Nature, Outdoor, Physical & Mental HealthNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolVaries by programNoAfternoon SnackSummer Only
MILO Coding Academy | Coding & RoboticsMILO Coding Academy | Coding & RoboticsSTEAM, Literacy, Writing, Career & College Readiness, Life SkillsWestside - KalamazooMiddle School, High SchoolFreeYesLunch, Afternoon SnackYear Round
Action Matters Youth ProgramAction Matters Youth ProgramArt, Music, Dance, Sports, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeYesBreakfast, LunchYear Round
Boys & Girls Clubs - Northeastern UnitBoys & Girls Clubs - Northeastern UnitSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Literacy, Writing, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Nature, Outdoor, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEastside - KalamazooElementaryFreeNoLunch, Afternoon SnackYear Round
Kzoo Parks | Field Trip FestKzoo Parks | Field Trip FestCampEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolScholarship Available, $250NoBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Rootead Enrichment Center | Summer CampRootead Enrichment Center | Summer CampArt, Music, Dance, Physical & Mental HealthNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolScholarship Available, $200 per childNoMorning Snack, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Pretty Lake CampPretty Lake CampSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Camp, Leadership, Nature, OutdoorNon SpecificElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeYesBreakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, DinnerAfterschool Only
Voces Summer CampVoces Summer CampSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Literacy, WritingBattle CreekElementaryFreeNoAfternoon SnackSummer Only
INNOVATE Albion STEM CampsINNOVATE Albion STEM CampsSTEAM, Camp, LeadershipAlbionElementary, Middle School, High SchoolMorning Snack, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Wellspring Dance Academy | Summer CampsWellspring Dance Academy | Summer CampsArt, Music, Dance, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthDowntown - KalamazooPreschool, Elementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship availableNoMorning SnackSummer Only
Burma Center | THRIVE Summer Youth ProgramBurma Center | THRIVE Summer Youth ProgramSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Career & College Readiness, Nature, OutdoorSpringfieldElementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship Available, $200/ student for the whole 8-week programNoBreakfast, LunchSummer Only
Air Zoo | Science-Based Day CampsAir Zoo | Science-Based Day CampsSTEAMPortagePreschool, Elementary, Middle School, High SchoolCost varies by program. Scholarship AvailableNoLunchYear Round
RAWK (Read and Write Kalamazoo) | Youth Leadership CampRAWK (Read and Write Kalamazoo) | Youth Leadership CampArt, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Camp, Leadership, Physical & Mental HealthVine - KalamazooHigh SchoolFreeNoAfternoon SnackYear Round
Kalamazoo River Youth ExperienceKalamazoo River Youth ExperienceNature, OutdoorBattle Creek, Eastside - Kalamazoo, Edison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeYesLunchSummer Only
Kzoo Parks | All Things PossibleKzoo Parks | All Things PossibleCamp, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Life SkillsWestside - KalamazooHigh SchoolFree (Eligible participants can earn paid drivers training upon completion and successfully passing 9th grade)NoLunchSummer Only
Move With JoyMove With JoyArt, Music, Dance, Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship availableNoAfternoon SnackYear Round
Institute of Public Scholarship | Young ScholarsInstitute of Public Scholarship | Young ScholarsTutoring, STEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Camp, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Life SkillsDowntown - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeYesDinnerYear Round
Youth Development Company/PALYouth Development Company/PALTutoring, Art, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Camp, Career & College Readiness, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthGobles, South HavenElementary, Middle SchoolCost is $100-110/week per child, unless you qualify for a DHS subsidy.NoMorning Snack, Afternoon SnackYear Round
RAWK (Read and Write Kalamazoo) | Summer Writing CampsRAWK (Read and Write Kalamazoo) | Summer Writing CampsArt, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Leadership, Physical & Mental HealthVine - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolFreeNoAfternoon SnackSummer Only
Kalamazoo County Youth Cabinet (KCYC)Kalamazoo County Youth Cabinet (KCYC)Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooHigh SchoolFree (youth receive a participation stipend)NoAfternoon SnackYear Round
Open Roads Bike Program | Open ShopOpen Roads Bike Program | Open ShopSTEAM, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeNoAfternoon SnackYear Round
Fire Historical and Cultural Arts CollaborativeFire Historical and Cultural Arts CollaborativeArt, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooMiddle School, High SchoolFreeNoAfternoon SnackYear Round
New Connections of Kalamazoo | Skilled Trades and Vocational Training Afterschool ProgramNew Connections of Kalamazoo | Skilled Trades and Vocational Training Afterschool ProgramCareer & College Readiness, Leadership, Life SkillsWestside - KalamazooMiddle School, High SchoolFreeYesDinnerYear Round
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Summer Theatre CampsKalamazoo Civic Theatre | Summer Theatre CampsArt, Music, Dance, Literacy, Writing, CampDowntown - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship availableNoSummer Only
El Concilio | Summer CampEl Concilio | Summer CampSTEAM, Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Literacy, Writing, Camp, Nature, Outdoor, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFreeYesAfternoon SnackSummer Only
Community UnlimitedCommunity UnlimitedLife SkillsBattle CreekElementary, Middle SchoolFreeNoYear Round
Sherman Lake YMCA Day CampSherman Lake YMCA Day CampCamp, Nature, OutdoorNon SpecificElementary, Middle SchoolPay what you wishYesSummer Only
Kalamazoo Nature Center | Summer CampKalamazoo Nature Center | Summer CampArt, Music, Dance, Camp, Nature, Outdoor, Physical & Mental HealthNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolScholarship availableNoLunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
ASK Family Services | Calling All YouthASK Family Services | Calling All YouthLeadership, Physical & Mental HealthDowntown - KalamazooHigh SchoolFreeNoAfternoon Snack, DinnerYear Round
Kzoo Parks | Camp Kzoo (Mayors' Riverfront)Kzoo Parks | Camp Kzoo (Mayors' Riverfront)Sports, Camp, Nature, OutdoorEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolScholarship Available, $155-180YesBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
9th Circuit Court Family Division | KEYS Program9th Circuit Court Family Division | KEYS ProgramArt, Music, Dance, Career & College Readiness, Leadership, Life Skills, Physical & Mental HealthEastside - KalamazooMiddle School, High SchoolFreeYesDinnerYear Round
Eastside Youth Strong | EASELEastside Youth Strong | EASELSTEAM, Art, Music, DanceEastside - KalamazooElementaryFreeNoLunchSummer Only
Open Roads Bike Program | ApprenticeshipOpen Roads Bike Program | ApprenticeshipSTEAM, Nature, Outdoor, Life SkillsEdison - KalamazooHigh SchoolFreeNoYear Round
Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (LaCrone)Kzoo Parks | Super Rec (LaCrone)CampNorthside - KalamazooElementary, Middle SchoolFreeYesBreakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon SnackSummer Only
Eastside Youth Strong | STEAM AcademyEastside Youth Strong | STEAM AcademySTEAM, Nature, OutdoorEastside - KalamazooMiddle SchoolFreeNoMorning SnackSummer Only
El Concilio | Danza FolkloricaEl Concilio | Danza FolkloricaArt, Music, DanceEdison - KalamazooElementary, Middle School, High SchoolFree, Parents will have to purchase accessories, shoes, etcNoAfternoon SnackYear Round