Chris Kuebler

Summer Blast Success

From visits to the waterpark, nature center and library to going to restaurants, the zoo and museums, the youth who experienced Summer Blast this summer sure had a lot to talk about! And the weekly field trips were at the top of their lists! 

Brothers Brayden and Albert excitedly shared the waterpark as their favorite trip. Their grandma Debi Church expounded on the experience and commented what a blessing the free program was to her family. She mentioned field trips to the zoo and museums and went on to share, “Social security only goes so far, and when you are raising two little ones, deciding what comes first- field trips don’t; TrueNorth made it possible for them to have a good summer, thank you!” Debi praised the program, the safety of the kids and the variety of activities; mentioning opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have. 

Summer Blast, which took place at Daisy Brook Elementary, Fremont Middle School, Grant Elementary, Grant Middle School and Newaygo Elementary served 208 youth this summer with academic support, social emotional learning, college & career exploration, activities centered around the arts, agriculture, community engagement, leadership and plenty of recreation indoors and outdoors.

Summer Blast is funded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement, and Potential, along with the Fremont Area Community Foundation and private donors. A huge thanks to all our partners for helping make our first season of Summer Blast a huge success!