Bearcat Blast Summer Program

Students currently in kindergarten - 5th grade will experience:

• A fun, safe summer camp environment that includes learning, exploration, and meeting new friends

• Hands-on math, science, and craft projects

• Activity-based afternoon experiences, field trips, and outdoor play with Bearcats Beyond the Bell

• Fun Fridays with KYD Network for additional field trips to exciting destinations

Students currently in 6th - 8th grade will experience:

• Career-focused, hands-on learning

• Fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning opportunities

• Afternoon activities with Bearcats Beyond the Bell focused on team-building and fun projects, plus field trips

• Fun Fridays with KYD Network for additional field trips to exciting destinations

We're excited to build on our partnership with Grand Valley State University by integrating the GVSU summer learning camps into the Bearcat Blast summer experience. That means all middle school Bearcat Blast participants have access to:

• Catscan Camp: Learning about healthcare careers

• Aviation Camp: Learning about aviation by building and flying drones

• Science Camps: Learning about archaeology, astronomy, and more