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A non-profit youth leadership development program and an after school performing arts center. These programs complement and support one another.

We simply love kids for change to create a community of spiritual, leadership, academic, and musical development. Our vision is to walk with a child from age six to age nineteen and be an advocate, family, teacher, and mentor to that child. We strive to set these children on a path of life transformation that will carry them forward for the rest of their lives. To this end we offer two key programs, including: After School Center and Teen Life Internship.

08/25/2026

Are you a teen looking to make a difference in the lives of kids?
Do you want to grow your leadership skills and prepare for your future?

New City Kids: Grand Rapids is currently offering
PAID TEEN INTERNSHIPS for 9th -12th-grade at our Alpine Site and Lee St. Site.

register for the internship tryout today:
Alpine: newcitykids.org/alpinetryout
Lee St: newcitykids.org/leesttryout

07/09/2026

Did you know we have a SECOND New City Kids site in Grand Rapids in partnership with Lee Street Lee Street Christian Reformed Church?? And did you know they just wrapped an incredible first year?! 🎉

Meet Lee Street. One year old and already changing the story for kids in the Godfrey Lee neighborhood. To celebrate, they threw I Am Art camp, a week long celebration of one big truth: every kid is a masterpiece, made on purpose by the Master Artist. 🎨 This is the fourth year that Lee Street has partnered with friends at Athentikos to hold an I Am Art camp.

The proof was everywhere:
🔥 A blowtorch turned wood to ash, until a steel brush revealed grain more beautiful than before
🏺 Broken clay faces became pieces of a stunning group mosaic
🎶 Two teenage girls stayed up until midnight writing an ORIGINAL song from scratch, then sang it for the whole camp (you could've heard a pin drop)

One year in, and this neighborhood is already telling itself a different story: broken things become beautiful, and every kid here is art.

I Am Art. Soy Arte. ✨

06/24/2026

🌸✨ Our Spring 2026 Newsletter is HERE — and it is PACKED with good news!
We're talking:

🎓 12 seniors stepping into their next chapter — every single one accepted to college or trade school

⛵ An 11-year dream finally becoming reality this summer

🎵 Our students taking the stage at a grand opening in front of the whole community

🌍 Lives being transformed from Grand Rapids to Nairobi

📖 A children's book on its way — you won't want to miss this announcement

🏠 A brand-new home for one of our sites
..and SO much more!
This season has been one for the books, and none of it would be possible without you — our incredible community of believers, pray-ers, and givers. 💛
Come celebrate with us. Read the full Spring Newsletter now 👇

👉 newcitynetworks.org/springnewsletter

06/23/2026

Make a splash this summer! 🌊☀️

Ocean Commotion Summer Program is coming to New City Kids: Grand Rapids, and we’re ready for an unforgettable summer full of music, games, prizes, creative activities, Bible stories, and tons of fun!

Kids ages 8–13 will dive into water-filled stories like Noah and the Ark, Moses and the Red Sea, and more as they discover God’s power, love, and faithfulness.

📅 June 29 – July 17
📍 936 Alpine Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
🎉 Registration is FREE!

Don’t miss out on a summer full of laughter, friendship, and adventure!

Register today at newcitykids.org/grsummer

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05/21/2026

This past weekend was one to remember! 🎶✨

We had the amazing opportunity to perform at the Community Celebration presented by Acrisure Amphitheater, and our teens brought so much joy, energy, and talent to the stage! We are so proud of them for sharing their gifts in front of the Grand Rapids community.

A huge thank you to Opnr for giving our teens the opportunity to perform and be part of such a special community moment. 💛

05/01/2026

Mark your calendars for May 16th! 📆

We are thrilled to be onstage at the Acrisure Amphitheater for their Community Celebration! The New City Kids: Grand Rapids teen Worship Team will take the stage at 1pm, we hope you'll join us for an afternoon of music and community.

We're so grateful to be among the amazing local artists, food trucks, and businesses chosen to help celebrate the Amphitheater's grand opening with our community!

🎟 Learn more about the event and register for tickets at 🎟https://www.acrisureamphitheater.com/events/2026/acrisure-amphitheater-community-celebration

04/29/2026

New City Kids had a truly special visit from children's author Cheryl Hellner, who stopped by to share her newly released book Sing Up The Earth! 📚✨

Cheryl asked us to join her in rhythmically "calling the story into the room" using a djembe drum as we clapped along. We were captivated as she brought the Sing Up The Earth! story to life with pictures, words, and playing the Ocarina! It was a perfect way to emphasize caring the beautiful world God created for us. 🌎💚

A huge thank you to Cheryl for inspiring our students and sparking their love of reading, writing, and creation!

04/14/2026

Two states, four days, and SIX colleges!

Nineteen New City Kids teens spent their spring break touring colleges, exploring new cities, and dreaming big about their plans after high school! This years' annual College Tour made stops at Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Wayne State University, Hope College, University of Detroit Mercy, and North Park University.

Thank you to all the incredible colleges and universities for hosting New City Kids: Grand Rapids. We're so excited to see where our future grads will go next!

Address

960 Alpine Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Telephone

(616) 773-8589

Website

http://www.newcitykids.org/grandrapids

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