Featured Events in Grand Rapids in June 2025 (April Updated)

Welcome to Death-Con 2025! Get ready for a day filled with fun challenges that will test your limits. Join us on Saturday, Jun 07, 2025 at 8th Day Gym for an unforgettable experience. This is not your typical CrossFit style competition consisting of a few met-cons scattered throughout the day. Death-Con consists of ONE grueling met-con lasting anywhere from 4-6 hours. Expect to be met with a range of challenges that will test your physical capacities, mental fortitude, and ability to work and function as a team. All aspects of fitness will be used - runs, carries, lifts, body weight movements, cardio machines, odd objects, etc. This is about how much work your team can do, and how long you can sustain it. All fitness levels are welcome as there are no high level CrossFit movements (handstand pushups, muscle ups, heavy lifts, etc) and there are no ability divisions (Rx, scaled, etc). Everyone does the same workout. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to have some fun, there's something for everyone at Deathcon. From intense workouts to team challenges, you'll push yourself and walk away feeling accomplished. Grab a team of 4 friends. (M/M/M/M) or (F/F/F/F). Just complete the work - there is no time limit. 8 total workouts will need to be completed with one required 15-minute rest period after the completion of the 4th workout and before the start of the 5th workout. Don't miss out on this epic day - get your team registered! Information Source: 8th Day Gym | eventbrite

Prepare for an exciting summer camp adventure that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in STEM and inspires young girls to dream big and change the world. Our camp is designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in girls as they explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Guided Activities Discover a range of exciting professions and "meet" inspiring women in diverse STEM fields. Investigate different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields through hands-on investigations that spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Campers explore their interests and passions, then craft a plan to make a positive impact on the world. Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. EventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite

Welcome to the Grand Rapids Academy of Wizardry, where magic meets science! Campers will embark on an enchanting journey as young sorcerers and sorceresses exploring the secrets of the wizarding world. They'll craft their own wands, and attend captivating classes like Potion Brewing, Magical Creatures Care, and Transfiguration. Throughout the week, they’ll delve into the science behind spells and potions, culminating in a thrilling magical tournament to showcase their newfound abilities! Guided Activities Meet the Sorting Hat and let it determine which unique house they belong in. Participate in a different magical class each day to become a more experienced witch or wizard. Earn House points to win the House Cup at the end of the week. Utilize their newfound knowledge to compete in a magical tournament. Speak with a scientist from the Van Andel Research Institute. Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite

Embark on an unforgettable adventure where creativity, nature, and technology meet! Campers will unleash their coding skills while exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom. Through hands-on projects, we'll dive into animal senses, adaptations, and survival strategies--all while discovering how to bring these concepts to life with code. This camp is perfect for young explorers eager to combine their love for animals and technology in exciting new ways. Guided Activities Create an interactive digital pet. Meet and handle our resident animals! Discover ways technology can help us protect endangered species. Design their own animal and program its senses to respond to the environment. Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite

This camp is a whirlwind of wild discoveries, messy fun, and mind-blowing science that will ignite campers’ curiosity and keep them on the edge of their seat. They'll dive into hands-on activities that include everything from mixing bubbling concoctions to experimenting with shocking static electricity, all while uncovering the secrets of the unseen world around us. Mad Science: Chaos and Curiosity promises an unforgettable adventure in science, where curiosity knows no bounds, and every experiment opens a door to new possibilities. Guided Activities Campers explore the world of electricity through hands-on shocking experiences that are sure to make them go mad! Create chemical reactions, and brew potions that are sure to blow their mind! Employ a variety of science tools to take a very close look at the microscopic things that we share our lab space with! Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite

YouTube and You invites middle schoolers to unleash their creativity by exploring the world of science and engineering through the lens of YouTube! Campers will watch popular videos, brainstorm original ideas, and produce their own viral-worthy content. Get ready to applaud as they build, film, and share their way to YouTube stardom—one experiment at a time! Guided Activities Explore the World's Largest Jello Pool. Explore Baffling Balloon Behavior. Fold Paper Eight Times. Develop and share original viral videos. Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite

This camp is a whirlwind of wild discoveries, messy fun, and mind-blowing science that will ignite campers’ curiosity and keep them on the edge of their seat! Each day, they'll dive into hands-on activities that include everything from mixing bubbling concoctions to experimenting with shocking static electricity, all while uncovering the secrets of the unseen world around us. Laboratory Legends: Adventures in Science! promises a week of unforgettable adventures in science, where curiosity knows no bounds, and every experiment opens a door to new possibilities. Guided Activities Campers become scientists as they explore the exciting world of electricity through hands-on experiments. They conduct fun chemical reactions and create potions, learning the science behind each reaction. Using scientific tools, campers investigate the tiny organisms in our lab, discovering the fascinating details of the microscopic world. Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite

This camp is a whirlwind of wild discoveries, messy fun, and mind-blowing science that will ignite campers’ curiosity and keep them on the edge of their seat! Each day, they'll dive into hands-on activities that include everything from mixing bubbling concoctions to experimenting with shocking static electricity, all while uncovering the secrets of the unseen world around us. Wonder Lab: Unlocking Incredible Science! promises a week of unforgettable adventures in science, where curiosity knows no bounds, and every experiment opens a door to new possibilities. Guided Activities Campers embark on a scientific journey as they uncover the mysteries of electricity through engaging hands-on experiments. They discover the magic of chemistry by conducting thrilling reactions and crafting their own unique potions. Equipped with scientific tools, campers explore the microscopic world, revealing the hidden wonders of tiny organisms in our lab. Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp. Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp. E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable. Information Source: Van Andel Institute for Education | eventbrite