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							                    Summer Opportunities 2007
                                                                                                      Kent Intermediate School District - Career Development
                                                                                                                   2930 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
                                                                                                                                               (616) 364-1333

     Field       Location               Title                     Information/Dates                    Ages/                  Contact Information
                                                                                                      Grades
Athletics    Calvin College     Athletic Camps      Instructional camps for students of all ages in              Kevin VandeStreek (616) 526-6704
                                                    soccer, tennis, baseball, basic movement,                    kvstreek@calvin.edu
                                                    softball, basketball, volleyball and swimming.
Athletics    Cornerstone        Athletic Camps                                                                   Mike Riemersma (616) 222-1425
             University
Athletics    Grand Valley       Athletic Camps      Camps available: BOYS Baseball, Football,                    URL: http://gvsulakers.collegesports.com/camps
             State University                        Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Swimming,
                                                     Tennis, Track.
                                                    GIRLS Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf,
                                                     Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track,
                                                     Volleyball.
Athletics    Hope College       Baseball Camp                                                         3rd-7th    Stu Fritz, Head Baseball Coach
                                                                                                                 (616) 395-7692 fritz@hope.edu
Athletics    Hope College       Boys’ Basketball    Individual: Session 1 June 25-28                  4th-6th    Glenn VanWieren, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
                                                                 Session 2 July 2-3 & 5-6             7th-10th   (616) 395-7699 gvanwieren@hope.edu
                                                    Team Camps:
                                                       JV       June 26-28
                                                    Great Lakes Basketball Camps:
                                                       Session 1: June 17-20
                                                       Session 2: June 24-27
Athletics    Hope College       Girls’ Basketball   Session 1: July 16-20 8:30-11:30 am               9th-12th   Brian Morehouse, Head Women’s Basketball
                                                    Session 2: July 16-20 1-4 pm                      6th-8th       Coach
                                                    Session 3: Body Training - July 16-20                        (616) 395-7853 morehouse@hope.edu
                                                                11:30 am-12:15 pm
                                                    Session 4: for 4th & 5th Grade –
                                                               April 21 8 am-12:30 pm
                                                    Team Camp: Session 1: July 22-25
                                                                   Session 2: July 25-28
Athletics    Hope College       Cheerleading Camp   NCA Cheerleading Camp                                        Wes Wooley, Head Cheerleading Coach
                                                    June 30-July 2                                               (616) 395-7690 wooley@hope.edu
Athletics    Hope College       Dance Camp          Cecchetti Council of America                                 Email for brochure: ccainfo@aol.com
                                                    International Summer School Program
                                                    July 8-21
Athletics    Hope College       Football Camp       July 26-27                        9 am-3 pm       3rd-8th    Dean Kreps, Head Football Coach
                                                    Skilled Position and Lineman Camp                            (616) 395-5092 kreps@hope.edu
                                                    July 22-24                                        9th-12th


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     Field          Location               Title                        Information/Dates                     Ages/                   Contact Information
                                                                                                             Grades
Athletics       Hope College       Soccer Camp            Day Camp: June 18-22 & June 25-29                             Hope Soccer Camp
                                                          Elite Camp: July 8-13 & July 15-20                            1230 Heather Court, Holland 49423
                                                                                                                        (616) 335-8103 info@hopesoccercamp.com
Athletics       Hope College       Tennis Camp                                                               7th-12th   Karen Page, Women’s Tennis Coach
                                                                                                                        (616) 395-4965 page@hope.edu
                                                                                                                        Steve Gorno, Men’s Tennis Coach
                                                                                                                        (616) 395-4965 gorno@hope.edu
Athletics       Hope College       Volleyball (Girls)     High School Day Camp @ The Courthouse              9th-12th   Becky Schmidt, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
                                                          July 16-19, 2007 (Mon-Thurs) 9 am-3 pm                        (616) 395-7690 schmidt@hope.edu
                                                          Middle School @ the Dow Center                     6th-8th
                                                           June 2007 (Monday-Thursday) 1-4 pm
                                                          Setter/Hitter Camp @ the DeVos Fieldhouse          9th-12th
                                                           July 9-12 2007 (Mon-Thurs) 9 am-12 pm
Engineering     University of      Engineering Camp for   June 3-15                                          11th       John Matthews (713) 743-4226
                Houston            Students                                                                             http://www.egr.uh.edu/promes/
Engineering     Grand Valley       STEPS Summer           A one-week day camp introduction to the            11-13      Regional Math and Science Center at Grand Valley
                State University   Camp for Girls         world of science, technology and engineering.                    State University
                                                          Campers participate in activities that will give              Margo Dill, STEPS Co-Director
                                                          them hands-on experience with high-tech                       (616) 331-2267 dillm@gvsu.edu
                                                          equipment and processes.
                                                          June 18-21 & June 25-28
Engineering     Michigan State     College of                                                                           Drew Kim (517) 355-8310
                University         Engineering, Pre-                                                                    kima@egr.msu.edu
                                   College Summer
                                   Programs
Gifted and      University of      Summer Institute for   Residential program for students in Grades 4-      4th-11th   Stephen Gessner, Ph.D., President, SIG
Talented        Michigan, Ann      the Gifted             11. A variety of subjects from which to                       (866) 303-4744
                Arbor                                     choose. June 24-July 14.                                      www.giftedstudy.com
Journalism      Cornerstone        Annual Journalism      To train high school students in interviewing,     9th-12th   Alan Blanchard (616) 222-1504
                University         Institute              writing, reporting and photography skills via                 alan-blanchard@cornerstone.edu
                                                          instruction from Cornerstone University’s
                                                          professors and professional newspaper editors.
Mathematics     Oakland            Summer Mathematics     College Level Mathematics                                     Professor Eddie Cheng
                University         Institute              Open to all elite mathematics students                        echeng@oakland.edu
                                                          Length of program: Six Weeks                                  (248) 370-3430
                                                          General dates: Late June until beginning of
                                                          August
Multicultural   Michigan State     Multicultural          ANR Institute for Multicultural Students                      Leonard Savala (517) 353-1835
Studies         University         Apprenticeship         (AIMS)                                                        savala6@msu.edu
                                   Program (MAP)                                                                        www.canr.msu.edu/undergraduatediversity/




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     Field       Location               Title                      Information/Dates                     Ages/                  Contact Information
                                                                                                        Grades
Physics      Michigan State     MSU – PAN2006         A program for middle and high school physical     9th-12th   Dr. R. Zegers (517) 333-6473
             University         (Physics of Atomic    science, chemistry and physics teachers and for              zegers@nscl.msu.edu
                                Nuclei) Program       high school students. Lectures and hands-on
                                                      experiments are led by NSCL faculty and
                                                      senior staff.
Reading      Grand Rapids       Summer Reading                                                                     (616) 988-5400
             Public Library     Program
Science      Calvin College     Wetlands and Woods    Campers become nature detectives, exploring                  Cheryl Hoogewind (616) 526-7601
                                Camp                  wetland and woodland areas and their                         choogewi@calvin.edu
                                                      inhabitants.
                                                      June 18-22 & July 9-13                            4-5
                                                      July 16-20 & July 25-29                           6-8
Science      Calvin College     A.C.E. - Academic     Summer camps for gifted middle school             6th-9th    Carol Rienstra (616) 526-6175
                                Camps of Excellence   students in math, science, literature, computer              crienstra@calvin.edu
                                                      science and economics. A partnership between
                                                      Calvin College and KCAGT.
                                                      Science Camp I: Emphasis on Chemistry
                                                      Science Camp II: Emphasis on Energy
                                                      Literature & Writing Camp
                                                      Math and Problem-Solving Camp
                                                      Imaginary Worlds Computer Camp
                                                      Economics and Business Camp
                                                      Mathematics Camp
                                                      Science Camp
                                                      Imaginary Worlds Camp
                                                      Chemistry Camp for Girls
                                                      Literature & Writing Camp
Science      Aquinas College    Discovery Week                                                                     Mike McDaniel (616) 632-2147
                                                                                                                   mcdanimic@aquinas.edu
Science      Grand Valley       Regional Math &       Flight and Space I, June 25-28                    4-6th      Kelly Heid (616) 331-3031
             State University   Science Center –      Flight and Space II, July 9-12                    5th-7th    heidke@gvsu.edu
                                Summer Science        Beginner to Intermediate Computer Camp,           4-6th
                                Adventure Day         July 9-12                                         5th-10th
                                Camps                 Intermediate to Advanced Computer Camp,           5th-10th
                                                      July 9-12
                                                      Nature and Art, July 16-19                        4th-6th
                                                      Digging Rocks Camp, July 16-19                    4th-6th
                                                      Oceanography, July 23-26                          6th-9th
                                                      Forensic Science, July 23-26                      4-6th
Science      Calvin College     Calvin-Chem Camps     Designed to teach introductory chemical           6th-8th    Larry Louters
                                                      concepts in a way that is fun and entertaining.              lout@calvin.edu
                                                      Session I:    June 19-23        9:30 am-12 pm
                                                      Session II: June 19-23               l-3:30 pm

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     Field       Location            Title                     Information/Dates                     Ages/                  Contact Information
                                                                                                    Grades
Science      Calvin College   Calvin-Chem Camps   Session III: June 26-30        9:30 am-12 pm                 Larry Louters
                                                  Session IV: June 26-30              1-3:30 pm                Lout@calvin.edu
Science      Michigan Tech    Summer Youth        Women in Engineering                  July 8-14   9th-11th   Youth Program Office
                              Explorations        Explorations in Engineering         June 24-30    9th-11th   (906) 487-2219
                                                  American Indian Workshop            June 19-23    12-15
Science      Hope College                         Pre-Historic Planet, PreK-2, June 11-15,                     Tod Gugino, Chemistry Lab Director
             Summer Science                       9 am-12 pm                                                   (616) 395-7628
             Programs                             Lego Robotics I, 3-5, June 11-15, 9 am-12 pm
                                                  Crime Scene Investigation Jr., 3-5, June 11-14,
                                                  1-4:30 pm
                                                  Crime Scene Investigation, 6-9, June 11-14,
                                                  1-4:30 pm
                                                  Super Science Sampler, PreK-2, June 18-22,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Amazing Science Race, 3-5, June 18-22,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Shipwreck Detectives, 6-9, June 18-22,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Tykes Legos, 1-3, June 18-21, 1-4:30 pm
                                                  Space and Rocketry, 3-5, June 18-21,
                                                  1-4:30pm
                                                  How Things Work, 6-9, June 18-21, 1-4:30 pm
                                                  Club Vet Tykes, PreK-2, June 25-29,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Mean Green Phyto Machines, 3-6, June 25-29,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Amazing Science Race, 6-9, June 25-29,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Motion Madness, 1-3, June 25-28, 1-4:30 pm
                                                  Shipwreck Detective, 3-5, June 25-28,
                                                  1-4:30 pm
                                                  Disgusting Dissection, 6-9, June 25-28,
                                                  1-4:30 pm
                                                  Tykes Sampler, 3-4 years, July 2-3,
                                                  9:15-11:45 am
                                                  Spy Club, 2-4 & 4-6, July 2-3, 9 am-4 pm
                                                  Club Vet: Animal Science, 6-9, July 2-3,
                                                  9 am-4 pm
                                                  Creepy Crawlies, K-2, July 2-3, 1 pm-4:30 pm
                                                  Super Science Sampler, PreK-2, July 9-13,
                                                  9 am-12 pm
                                                  Math Power, 3-5, July 9-13, 9 am-12 pm


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     Field       Location             Title                       Information/Dates                   Ages/                 Contact Information
                                                                                                     Grades
Science      Hope College                            Harry Potter, 2-5 & 5-9, July 9-13,                       Tod Gugino, Chemistry Lab Director
             Summer Science                          9 am-12 pm                                                (616) 395-7628
             Programs                                Club Vet: Animal Science, 3-5, July 9-12,
                                                     1-4:30 pm
                                                     VideoGame Making, Grades 5 and up,
                                                     July 9-12, 1-4:30 pm
                                                     Pirate’s Cove, PreK-2, July 16-20, 9 am-12 pm
                                                     Mathsters of the Universe, 3-5, July 16-20,
                                                     9 am-12 pm
                                                     Science of Art, 3-5, July 16-20, 9 am-12 pm
                                                     Disgusting Dissection, 3-5, July 16-19,
                                                     1-4:30 pm
                                                     Lego Robotics II, 5-8, July 16-19, 1-4:30 pm
                                                     VideoGame Making, Grades 5 and up,
                                                     July 16-19, 1-4:30 pm
Science      Frederik Meijer   Summer Programs for                                                   4-12      Vickie Wilkinson (616) 975-6200
             Gardens &         Children
             Sculpture Park
Science      John Ball Park                          D.R.A.G.O.N.S.                                  Age 3     Mike Forton, Education Curator
             Zoological                              On the Move                                     Age 4     (616) 336-3685
             Garden                                  Story Safari                                    Age 4     Questions? Call (616) 336-4301
                                                     I Spy                                           Age 4
                                                     Crawl & Croak                                   Age 4
                                                     Home Sweet Home                                 Age 4
                                                     Feathered Friends                               Age 4
                                                     Warm Fuzzies                                    Age 4
                                                     Animal Appetites                                Age 4
                                                     Water Wonders                                   1st-2nd
                                                     Animology                                       1st-2nd
                                                     Zoo’s Clues                                     1st-2nd
                                                     Animal Arts                                     1st-2nd
                                                     It’s WILD                                       1st-2nd
                                                     Outback Adventure                               1st-2nd
                                                     Things With Wings                               1st-2nd
                                                     Down on the Farm                                1st-2nd
                                                     Time Travelers                                  1st-2nd
                                                     Positively Primates                             3rd-4th
                                                     Tropical Treasures                              3rd-4th
                                                     Survival Secrets                                3rd-4th
                                                     Nifty Natives                                   3rd-4th
                                                     Around the World                                3rd-4th
                                                     Conservation Connection                         5th-6th
                                                     Operation Zoo                                   5th-6th

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     Field       Location                Title                         Information/Dates                    Ages/                  Contact Information
                                                                                                           Grades
Science      John Ball Park                              Junior Zoologist                                  7th-8th    Mike Forton, Education Curator
             Zoological                                                                                               (616) 336-3685
             Garden                                                                                                   Questions? Call (616) 336-4301
Science      Wittenbach/         Summer camps for        Nature Camp – Explore habitats with different     Elem.      Wittenbach/Wege Center
             Wege Center         elementary students      animal focus each day                            students   11715 Vergennes Rd., Lowell 49331
                                 (Dates to be            Farm Camp – Work with farm animals and                       (616) 987-1002
                                 determined)              farming practices to experience farm life                   Director: Ranger Steve Mueller
                                                         Camps 4-5 days, 10 am-3 pm         Dates TBD                 smueller@lowellschools.com
Science      John Ball Zoo       Zoo Ambassadors –       John Ball Zoo                                     Teens      Michael Forton, Zoo Education Curator
             Teen Volunteer       Teens are trained to   Teen Volunteer Opportunities                      14-17      (616) 336-4301
             Opportunities for    teach a wide variety                                                                mike.forton@kentcounty.org
             Teens 14-17          of education
             Years of Age         programs.
                                 Keeper Helpers –
                                  Some of your time
                                  might be spent
                                  helping prepare
                                  animal diets,
                                  assisting with
                                  cleaning chores and
                                  monitoring the Kid’s
                                  Zoo petting corral.
                                 Zoo Class Assistants–
                                  Join the Summer
                                  Discovery staff as
                                  they teach kids ages
                                  3 years to 8th grade
                                  on a variety of
                                  interesting animal
                                  topics and themes.
THE ARTS     Cecchetti Council   International Summer    July 8-21                                                    Hope College
Dance        of America          School Program                                                                       URL: http://www.hope.edu/camps/index.html
THE ARTS     Grand Rapids        Summer Programs         Ballet Technique Pointe                           Ages 5     Taryn DeBlaay (616) 454-4771, Ext. 17
Dance        Ballet Company                              Men’s and Boys’ Classes                           to adult   school@grballet.com
                                                         Pas DeDeux       Variations     Pre-Ballet
                                                         Adult Ballet     Modern Jazz
                                                         Repertory Workshops
THE ARTS     Calvin College      Knollcrest Music        Introduces students to hand bells, conducting,    7th-12th   Nancy Van Noord (616) 526-7145
Music                            Camp                    dance, fiddle, guitar, music technology, jazz,               musiccamp@calvin.edu
                                                         piano, vocal techniques, band, choir, orchestra
                                                         and music theatre.
                                                         August 6-10 Grades 7-8
                                                         August 13-17 Grades 9-12

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     Field          Location                Title                        Information/Dates                     Ages/                   Contact Information
                                                                                                              Grades
THE ARTS        St. Cecilia Music   Summer Day Camp                                                           5th-8th     Call (616) 459-2224
Music           Society
THE ARTS        ArtWorks            Summer                                                                    14-21       Call (616) 458-3133
                                    Apprenticeships                                                                       www.artworksgr.org
THE ARTS        Kendall College     Kendall’s Continuing   Students may choose classes available in a
                of Art and Design   Studies Program        variety of media and sessions. Portfolio Camp
                                                           for high school students entering careers as
                                                           artists and designers.
THE ARTS        Grand Rapids        Summer Day Camps                                                          4-14        Mary Kron, Education Director
Theatre         Civic Theatre                                                                                             mkron@grct.org
Miscellaneous   Calvin College      Entrada Scholars       College living, college learning and college       11th-12th   Tasha Paul (616) 526-6888 trp2@calvin.edu
                                    Program                credit.                                                        Noah Kruis (616) 526-6106
Miscellaneous   Calvin College      Striving Towards       A 2-day simulated college experience where         7th-10th    Melvin Thomas (616) 526-6749
                                    Educational            7th-10th graders are oriented to the necessary                 mlt4@calvin.edu
                                    Possibilities (STEP)   steps for successful college entry. June 9-11
Miscellaneous   Grand Rapids        Various Programs All                                                                  URL: http://www.grcm.org/
                Children’s          Summer for All Ages
                Museum
Miscellaneous   Grand Rapids        1st Youth Police       Will provide the opportunity to experience first   11th-12th   Brian Gard (616) 456-3791
                Police Academy      Academy                hand what a career in law enforcement may be                   bgard@ci.grand-rapids.mi.us
                                                           like. Over 50 hours will be dedicated to
                                                           physical training, classroom lecture, public
                                                           speaking opportunities and “scenario-based”
                                                           training.
Miscellaneous   Summer Camps        Boys and Girls         All summer, various camps.                                     URL: http://camppage.com/michigan.htm
                in Michigan
Miscellaneous   iD Tech Camps       Overnight or Day       Various camps (video game creation, etc.).                     URL: http://www.internaldrive.com/index.htm
                                    Camps for Boys and     Locations nation-wide at universities.
                                    Girls
Miscellaneous   AAVE Summer         Outdoor Adventure                                                         12-18       URL: http://www.aave.com/
                Camps               Camps Nation- and
                                    World-wide
Miscellaneous   Eastern Michigan    Summer Incentive       High School graduates                                          Jacqulyne Nichols
                University          Program (SIP)          Length of program:      Seven weeks                            Jnichol8@emu.edu
                                                           General dates:          June–August                            (734) 487-2133
Miscellaneous   Albion College      Operation Bentley      Date of program: May 20-26, 2007                   11th        Dr. William Rose
                                                                                                                          Dr. Al Pheley
                                                           High school juniors with strong academic                       Apheley@Albion.edu
                                                           records                                                        Joan Hawsey
                                                                                                                          Jhawsey@albion.edu
                                                                                                                          (517) 629-0747



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     Field          Location             Title                       Information/Dates                 Ages/                 Contact Information
                                                                                                      Grades
Miscellaneous   Grand Rapids      Summer Fun for Kids   Introduction to Archery                       8+       www.grcclearn.com
                Community                               Lego Jr. Engineering                          5-7
                College                                 Lego Engineering 1                            8+
                                                        Crazy Science                                 6+
                                                        Cooking & Fitness for Kids                    6-8
                                                        Cooking & Fitness for Kids                    9-12
                                                        Just try it! Yoga & Pilates for Tweens        11-14
                                                        Beginning Yoga & Pilates for Tweens           11-14
Miscellaneous   U.S. Air Force    Summer Scientific     Middle to end of June                                  Col. Kenneth Healey - Grand Rapids Area Liaison
                Academy,          Seminar                                                                      Officer (616) 457-5756
                Colorado                                                                                       https://admissions.usafa.af.mil/summer/summersem
                Springs, CO                                                                                    inar.exe
Miscellaneous   United States     AIM Program           New London, Connecticut                                Ms. Kim Cole, Michigan Contact
                Coast Guard       Summer Programs for   July 7-13                                              kimc27@msn.com
                Academy           High School Juniors   July 14-20                                             Director of Admission, USCGA
                                                        July 21-27                                             Attn.: AIM Scholarship Partner Program
                                                                                                               31 Mohegan Avenue
                                                                                                               New London, CT 06320-8103
                                                                                                               1-800-883-USCG
                                                                                                               http://admissions.uscga.edu/12e/summer/typicalday
                                                                                                               .asp
Miscellaneous   United States     Naval Academy         Location: Annapolis, Maryland                          http://candinateinformation.usna.edu/ITSD/pcq/aca
                Naval Academy     Summer Seminar        Dates of program:           June 2-7                                                      wuo13$.startup
                                                                                    June 9-14                  John Cameron - Grand Rapids area
                                                                                    June 16-21                 jcameron@wnj.com
                                                        Academic Requirements: 3.5 or better on 4.0
                                                        scale
                                                        Must be physically fit, no asthma, strong
                                                        character, no color blindness
Miscellaneous   United States     Summer Leadership     Location: West Point, New York                         Jon Tellier
                Military          Seminar               Dates of Program:           June 2-8                   jtellier@marshallplastics.com
                Academy at West                                                     June 9-15
                Point                                   Academic Requirements: Top 20 % of your
                                                        class; College Prep Program; PSAT Verbal 62
                                                        and Math 62; ACT 24 or above




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                                                              VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


                                HEART OF WEST MICHIGAN UNITED WAY MISCELLANEOUS TEEN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Blood Drive Volunteer            What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
(EmPowerMe)                      school and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
                                 Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Community Service Project        What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
Volunteer                        school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
(EmPowerMe)                      Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Information Systems              What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
Volunteer/Intern                 school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
(EmPowerMe)                      Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Measles Initiative Event         What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
Committee Member                 school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
(EmPowerMe)                      Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Parade Representative            What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
(EmPower)                        school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
                                 Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Preparedness and Response        What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
Teen                             school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
(EmPowerMe)                      Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Receptionist Volunteer/Intern    What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
(EmPowerMe)                      school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
                                 Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Saving Lives at the Sound        What’s EmPower Me? EmPower Me is the youth volunteering program for middle, high            (616) 456-8661 ext. 3501
Volunteer                        school, and college-age individuals at the American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids.
(EmPowerMe)                      Check out www.arcempowerme.com for more details!
Chatterbox Ice Cream Shop        Volunteers are needed for this fun ice cream shop. This is a place located on our           (616) 452-1568x140
Workers                          Franklin campus where all the fun begins. The ice cream shop is open Monday-Saturday
                                 with flexible scheduling
Mini-Mart Cashier to             This volunteer position will be working on our Franklin campus operating as a cashier in    (616) 452-1568x140
Volunteer in Retirement          our gift shop. With this position training is available and we offer flexible scheduling.
Community Gift Shop
Summer Therapy Aide for          You will have the chance to work with our therapists as together we teach children with     616-559-1054
Summer Therapy and Fun           disabilities to walk, talk, learn and play. You will join us every Tuesday, Wednesday
Program                          and Thursday morning from 8am to noon from late-June through early August 2007.
                                 Many of our therapy aides return year after year because they love the friendships they
                                 develop with our young clients.
Big Brothers Big Sisters         The Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Mentoring Program serves children between         616-774-0798
School-Based Mentoring           the ages of 5 and 15 who are currently attending school. These children are identified by
Program                          school personnel and are considered likely to benefit from a one-on-one relationship with
                                 a mentor. Mentors spend time with a child on a weekly basis.

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Animal Lovers, Horse Lovers     We at The Equest Center for Therapeutic in Rockford offer a unique therapy experience         616-866-3066
                                for those who are physically and mentally challenged. Our therapy involves the horse as
                                the therapy catalyst. Our volunteers help prepare horses for classes and assist with riders
                                in the riding arena. All hands-on trainings are available in our barn.
Do you love working with        We at The Equest Center for Therapeutic in Rockford offer a unique therapy experience         616-866-3066
children?                       for those who are physically and mentally challenged. Our therapy involves the horse as
                                the therapy catalyst. Our volunteers help prepare horses for classes and assist with riders
                                in the riding arena. All hands-on training are available in our barn.
Daytime volunteers needed!      The Equest Center is adding two daytime classes to our schedule, Monday and Thursday          616-866-3066
New hours                       morning/afternoon classes. The time commitment would be from 10-12:30 each day.
                                Volunteers will assist in readying horses in the barn and assisting clients in the riding
                                arena.
Frederik Meijer Children’s      Children’s Garden volunteers assist children and families with using the children’s           616-974-5221
Garden                          garden as a learning experience. It is very rewarding. This job requires standing for a
                                few hours at a time and is an outdoor experience, so the weather can vary.
Frederik Meijer Garden          A docent is a tour guide. Docents introduce plant and sculpture collections to visitors,      616-974-5221
Docent                          thereby enhancing the experience for everyone who visits the Gardens. Docenting can
                                involve leading tours of adults, children or just being available as an ASK ME docent,
                                fielding questions about the Gardens.
Frederik Meijer Gardens         We have several annual events that require large numbers of volunteers.                       616-974-5221
Special Events
Grand Rapids Children’s         Volunteer facilitators interact with the visitors as they explore the museum. They            616-235-4726x206
Museum                          provide a helping hand, a friendly smile, encouraging words, ask open-ended questions
Facilitator-Imagination Guide   and much more. They help with a special program such as making a 3D snowball,
                                creating a pet rock or leaf painting.
Inner City Christian            Our Home Ownership program is in need of volunteers to supervise the child care room.         616-831-1205x116
Federation                      We offer informational and educational classes that assist families in becoming home
Child Care Volunteers           owners. Volunteers are needed to assist in watching children during class times. The
                                class schedule varies.
4-H Therapeutic Horseback       No horse experience necessary! The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) is a non-               616-336-3265
Riding Program Needs            profit organization affiliated with Kent County 4-H. KSRP provides high-quality
Volunteers                      therapeutic and recreational horseback riding instruction to physically, mentally and
                                emotionally challenged individuals in Kent and surrounding counties.
Reach out and Read to kids in   We need individuals to read to children of all ages in the pediatric office waiting room      616-776-2132
a pediatric office waiting      for two-hour shifts once a week. The goal of promoting early literacy and a love of
room                            books is supported by volunteers who interact with children and model good reading
                                techniques for parents in the waiting room setting.
Reclamation Volunteers          Second Harvest Gleaners are always looking for volunteers who can help in the                 616-784-3250
Needed                          reclamation department. We can use volunteers to help fill food boxes, sort and clean
                                salvaged produce and product and repackage items.




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