Ignite K-8 Programs

June 15 – July 23, 2026

Monday - Thursday

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (includes breakfast and lunch)

SUMMER ADVENTURE AWAITS AT GRPS!

Ignite is open to currently-enrolled GRPS scholars in grades K-8.

Ignite Summer Learning at GRPS: Explore Michigan’s Wildlife and Unleash Your Curiosity! 

Get ready to explore, create, and discover in a hands-on summer program where students will:

• Explore Michigan habitats
• Meet local animals up close
• Strengthen reading and math skills in nature-based activities
• Embark on interactive, hands-on field trip adventures

Register at summer.grps.org

Registration closes March 20. Reserve your scholar’s spot today!

For questions, please email summerschool@grps.org. 

Locations: You can find your scholar's assigned summer location below.

• Coit Creative Arts Academy | 617 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Hosting scholars from: Aberdeen, Center for Economicology, City Middle, Coit, Congress, GR University Prep Academy, Ken-O-Sha, Kent Hills, Mulick Park, Riverside MS, Sherwood Park
• Sibley Elementary School | 943 Sibley St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
  • Hosting scholars from: Brookside, Burton Middle, CA Frost Elementary, CA Frost Middle, Palmer, Shawmut Hills, Sibley, Southwest Elementary, Southwest Middle, Zoo School, Grand Rapids Montessori, North Park Montessori, Ridgemoor Park Montessori
• Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy | 645 Logan St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Hosting scholars from: Alger Middle, Buchanan, Burton Elementary, Campus, Cesar Chavez, Dickinson, GR Ford Academy, Harrison Park, MLK Academy, Westwood