YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids enhances summer day camps with $189K grant – MLive.com

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids will expand its summer day camp offerings thanks to a $189,000 grant from the state.

Officials say the enhanced day camp programs will address the unique academic needs created by the pandemic.

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is excited to expand and enhance our existing day camp program, said Nicole Hansen, district executive director of Community Engagement and Youth Development. Through intentional math, science, literacy, and social-emotional curriculum, we will ensure the youth in our community have an engaging summer full of education and connection.

The $189,000 grant award from the Michigan Department of Education is part of a larger $2.3 million given by the department to YMCAs in Michigan.

The Y is prepared to work with schools to overcome the challenges facing students, families and communities, said Fran Talsma, executive director for the Michigan Alliance of YMCAs. To effectively combat COVID learning loss, in- and out-of-school learning needs to be connected and seamless. We have the capacity and expertise to support schools and help achieve positive outcomes for students.

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is still accepting registrations for summer programs. People wishing to sign their children up can visit grymca.org/summer-day-camps. People wishing to be a day camp leader can visit grymca.org/careers for more information.

The summer programs are focused on fun and keeping kids safe, active, fed and engaged with other children and adults. Generally, the camps are open to children ages 5 to 12.

While the camps cost money, people can apply for financial assistance.

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