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Join us for Urban Alliance Life Camp!

Help provide area youth with tools and resources to step outside the cycles of gun violence within Kalamazoo.
Camps offered June 13th, July 11th, and August 8th!
 
Learn more about Life Camp!
 

Life Camps

Urban Alliance is hosting three Life Camp events to help provide area youth with tools and resources to step outside the cycles of gun violence within Kalamazoo.

Boys and girls ages 11 to 16 are welcome to attend!

Camp activities include:

All camps held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Breakfast & lunch will be provided as well as all materials and equipment.

Note: The Saturday before every Life Camp, there will be a youth-led community march concluding with a Peace Smoke event.

Financial Incentive

Three youth from each camp will be awarded $100 each for demonstrating outstanding leadership!

Urban Alliance is following state/federal recommendations regarding COVID-19. The health and safety of our community is important to us. If you have questions regarding the status of a camp, please contact us at (269) 348-0978.

 

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 13th

Tree of Life School
2001 Cameron St.,
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

TUESDAY, JULY 11th

Trenches Community Church
1003 Gayle Ave.,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8th

Frederick Douglass Community Association
1000 W. Paterson St.,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

 

 

Registration

Join us in helping to show kids the path away from gun violence.

Please Note:

Questions?

If you have any questions or need help while completing this form, contact Alejandro Rodriguez or call (269) 348-0978.

 
Camp Selection

Please select your first/primary choice as well as a alternate/secondary choice in case your first choice is already filled.

 

 

Community Marches

Join us for three youth-led community marches the Saturday before each Life Camp in the fight against gun violence.

Kids (ages 11-16) are welcomed at 11am to participate in a poster contest (all supplies provided), and the chance to lead the march by showcasing excellent leadership skills.

Three winners from each contest will be awarded $100 VISA gift cards.

Family-friendly community events immediately following the marches:

Printable Flyer

SATURDAY, JUNE 10th

Urban Alliance
1009 E. Stockbridge Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Event Link

SATURDAY, JULY 8th

Eastside Neighborhood Association
1301 E. Main St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Event Link

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th

Frederick Douglass Community Association
1000 W. Paterson St.,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Event Link