Summer

The city of Grand Rapids continues to address gun violence with its free teen summer programs taking place on weekend evenings

Mel Trotter Ministries' Chris Palusky joins in to discuss.

Artistic Director Jacob Dunham joins in with the details.

We talk to Shelby Mason about what's on offer.

We talk to City of GR's Park and Rec director Laura Cleypool about the free youth pool passes back for summer 2026.

Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation is offering summer pool passes

We talk to Shannon Harris, ED of Our Community's Children.

We talk to Learning Specialist Ben Talsma about the program.

Camp Directors Michelle Padilla and Kelsey Leunk join us

BCBS of Michigan's Shanthi Appelo, Registered Dietician, reminds us of the connection between the power of nature, safe sun habits, Vitamin D, and more.