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 June 30 - July 3
(this is a tentative schedule and it may change!)
Monday, June 30: OPENING DAY!
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: Mac n cheese, fruit
Meet our summer interns, play our opening day BINGO game by visiting all the fun spots at Peace House: the sandbox, playground, basketball court, craft area, swings. If you visit each spot you earn a popsicle!
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.
7-8 pm: Fun in the garden
Tuesday, July 1: FAMILY PARTY at 6 pm!
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: Trail mix and fruit
Help us decorate for our evening family party; scooters in driveway; work on your "All about me" page
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 - 7 pm: FAMILY PARTY for all ages! Good food, prizes, games and more!
Wednesday, July 2
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: grilled cheese and fruit
Science day -- fun experiments for all ages! Basketball; wooden train set
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.
7-8 pm: Cooking project!
Thursday, July 3
2 - 4 pm:
Snack: French toast sticks with fruit
Make your own family flag; bubble dance party; basketball
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.
7-8 pm: 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.