Our Work
Peace House Kalamazoo is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing after school and summer program for neighborhood kids. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where children can learn, grow, play, and develop skills that will help them succeed in the future. Through our programs, we try to cultivate a sense of community and belonging.
Daily Schedule for Summer
2 - 2:30: Free time and snack
2:30 - 3:45: Three to four planned activities are available for kids to choose. They can stick with one or switch it up halfway through! Each day's activities includes a special craft or project, a sport, and a younger kid activity (sandbox, cars, legos).
3:45- 4: Wrap up and closing circle.
4 - 4:30: Stay and Read for an extra 30 minutes to earn a prize and work towards a bigger prize at the end of July.
6:30 - 7:30 pm (Monday, Tuesday and Wed.)
Rotating activities including fun in the garden, cooking, basketball, Youth Advisory Board meetings.
Note: All kids who attend must have registration paperwork turned in.
Registration information
To register your child for the Peace House summer program, text 269-350-3812 and share your name (parent/guardian). We'll send you a registration link!
Schedule for July 14 - 15
(this is a tentative schedule and it may change!)
Monday, July 14
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: Yogurt Parfait with fruit;
Water fun, perler beads and kickball.
4 - 4:30: Stay and Read for an extra 30 minutes to earn a prize and work towards a bigger prize at the end of July.
6:30-7:30 pm: Cooking fun with Laurel!
Tuesday, July 15
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: Grilled cheese and fruit;
Open Roads bike repair, Lip Sync Battle practice, capture the flag and legos.
4 - 4:30: Stay and Read for an extra 30 minutes to earn a prize and work towards a bigger prize at the end of July.
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Scooter night with song requests and games.
Wednesday, July 16
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: To-go snacks; Kalamazoo Nature Center field trip, basketball and matchbox car racing.
4 - 4:30: Stay and Read for an extra 30 minutes to earn a prize and work towards a bigger prize at the end of July.
6:30 - 7:30 pm: YAB night
Thursday, July 17
2 - 4 pm:
Kik pool field trip for everyone! The whole family is invited.
Departure 2 pm, return between 4 - 4:30.
Pizza, lemonade and popsicles at the pool
Evening: closed
Testimonials
"I like everything -- the swings, crafting, scooters, coloring and the snack. I also like helping the workers."
Rocio, age 9
"Peace House rules. I like reading for prizes. I like to play with my friends. I like eating free food and running around."
Tristan, age 10
"I like that there are nice people and that they are fun to play and read with."
Bayley, age 7
Contact Us
To learn more about our after school and summer programs, or if you are interested in volunteering or helping out in any way, please reach out to us! We welcome collaborations and opportunities to further our work of supporting kids and families in the Eastside neighborhood.