Youth Development Company/PAL

Randall Park Field Trip
2025-07-21, 2025-07-28 | Randall Park, Coloma, MI, 49038, United States
Coloma Summer Camp Program

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“Youth Development Company OST and PAL programs are made possible in part by the 32n OST Grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).”

Kalamazoo Valley Museum Field Trip
2025-07-22 | Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49003, United States

Brookside Blueberry Farm Field Trip
2025-07-22 | Brookside Farms, 37988 Co Rd 388, Gobles, MI, 49055, United States
Gobles Summer Camp Program

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“Youth Development Company OST and PAL programs are made possible in part by the 32n OST Grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).”

Allegan Aquatic Field Trip
2025-07-23 | Allegan Aquatic Center, 1560 M 40 N, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States

Sarett Nature Center Visit to Coloma Learning Center
2025-07-23 | Coloma Learning Center, 7048 Curtis Dr, Coloma, MI, 49038, United States
Sarett Nature Center staff are coming to the Coloma Learning Center to offer our littles the Wildlife Wonders Presentation.
Coloma Summer Camp Program

Coloma Learning Center Graduation
2025-07-25 | Coloma Learning Center, 7048 Curtis Dr, Coloma, MI, 49038, United States
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Coloma Graduation
Watch our lil preschoolers exit the program and embark on the world of learning outside our center walls. Come to wish them all well and say goodbye to our friends who are graduating.

YDC Got Talent - South Haven Summer Camp
2025-07-25 | YDC South Haven, 1635 76th St, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
time: TBD
South Haven Summer Camp program

Prior to the talent show the children will have a morning field day, afternoon kickball, camp awards around 1:30 pm, then the performances of our campers in Coloma to follow.
After the Talent Show, winners will progress to the YDC Got Talent Finale on Aug 9th, 2025 to perform their act on the Lake Arvesta stage.

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“Youth Development Company OST and PAL programs are made possible in part by the 32n OST Grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).”

Kalamazoo Air Zoo Field Trip
2025-07-29 | Kalamazoo Air Zoo, 6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI, 49002, United States
Coloma Summer Camp Program

click here for more info about enrolling in our Summer Camp programs
“Youth Development Company OST and PAL programs are made possible in part by the 32n OST Grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).”

The Future Sitter's Club
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit)
The Future-Sitter’s Club
Two day certification for babysitters looking to get certified in:
– Safe Sleep
– Safe Sitter and
– CPR
Sept. 20th and Sept. 27
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Field Trip
2025-08-05 | Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, 34270 County Road 652, Mattawan, MI, 49071, United States

YDC's Got Talent Finals
2025-08-09 | Lake Arvesta Farms, 107 72nd St, South Haven, MI, 49090
The YDC Got Talent Finale is a celebration of youth talent — and Staff Appreciation Day!!
11 am – 2 pm
This end-of-summer event showcases the amazing talents of YDC summer campers while raising critical funds to keep our programs going.

Youth from South Haven, Lawrence, Coloma, and Gobles will compete locally.
Winners advance to the grand finale and a life-changing 5-day music camp with Say It With Music producers!
To top off the the event, we will also be celebrating our incredibly hardworking staff! Staff Appreciation Day!
Visit our Facebook page to learn more!
Find more info about this FUN-fundraising event

Safe Haven Youth Camp
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-22
YDC/PAL Presents:
Safe Haven Youth Camp
August 18 – August 22, 2025

Youth Safety Week Schedule
Monday, August 18 – Michigan State Police Presentation
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: First Baptist Church
Breakfast Provided
Tuesday, August 19 – “Food for Life” Journey Experience
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: First Baptist Church Presented by: Plant Life Journey (https://www.plantlifejourney.com/)
Lunch Provided — Please inform us of any allergies ASAP
Wednesday, August 20 – Finding Safety in Communication
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: First Baptist Church Presented by: Nykk
Breakfast Provided
Thursday, August 21 – Fun in the Park / Water Safety & Museum Tour
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location Drop-off: Stanley Johnson Park
Activities: Walk to the Maritime Museum for Coast Guard for water safety experience
Note: Children will not be getting into the water
Lunch Provided
Friday, August 22 – Fire Safety Training
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: South Haven Emergency Services Activity: Child obstacle course with fire safety training
Lunch Provided.
Waiver Required — Parents must sign for participation.
“Youth Development Company OST and PAL programs are made possible in part by the 32n OST Grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP).”

South Haven Learning Center Graduation
2025-08-22 | YDC South Haven, 1635 76th St, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
South Haven Learning Center Graduation
Watch our lil preschoolers exit the program and embark on the world of learning outside our center walls. Come to wish them all well and say goodbye to our friends who are graduating.

Parent Pancake Breakfast
2025-09-17
Parent Apprecitation Pancake Breakfast
Come and eat with your children in the center on Sept. 17th from 9-10. We will be serving Bob’s Processing sausages, pancakes, OJ and hot coffee. If you can’t stay because you have to run to work, we have to go containers for you.

Shenanigans Ponies & Petting Zoo
2025-09-24
Families are encouraged to join in for this experience with their children. This wonderful traveling petting zoo will be visting our center so that all of our children can experience seeing and petting the animals.

Mexican Dancers Visit the Center
2025-10-02
As part of our Hispanic Appreciation month, on Oct. 2nd, our preschoolers will be getting a visit from a troup of Mexican dancers. Twirling colors, authentic Mexican outfits and exciting dances will be an engaging afternoon for our kiddoes.

Overhisel Orchard Field Trip
2025-10-10
All students must be transported by their families due to licensing rules on our center’s ability to transport children. We ask that all families fill out the participation forms by Oct. 9th so we know how many chidlren will be on the field trip and how many children will remain in the center during the hours of the fieldtrip.

Fire Safety Visit from Fire Department
2025-10-16
Our kiddoes will be learning about the ol “Stop, drop and rool” along with other important safety measures. The sooner children learn what to do in an emergency, the better! Thanks South Haven Fire Department for coming to teach our kids!

Jolly Orchards Field Trip
2025-10-16
It’s apple picking time : )

Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31
Dust off your box of costumes, choose which spooky look to wear this year and join us for our Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat.
