Rootead

Diaper Giveaway @ Baby Café
2026-06-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Diaper Giveaway Every Wednesday!
Diaper giveaway will be every Wednesday from 11 AM -1 PM. Come to the Village Playdates and also get free diapers!
Newborn – 4t/ 5t Pull-ups ~ Limited supply, first come first serve!

Baby Café Open Hours - Virtual
2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Nourish your baby. Nourish yourself. Find your community at Rootead’s Baby Café
Thursdays weekly from 10 AM – 12 PM
The Baby Café is a walk-in parent support group with lactation professionals present to provide support for baby feeding. This free service is available in partnership with Bronson Health Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Date: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 10am-12pm
Location:
1st and 3rd Thursdays at the Baby Cafe, Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2nd and 4th Thursdays, Virtually. Join using this link.

Youth Summer Camp - Session I
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Youth Summer Camp offers three exciting sessions to choose from, running Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Rootead Studio.
Designed for youth ages 5–12 (must have completed Kindergarten), campers will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, create African-inspired crafts, and explore the strategy game Mancala.
Each session concludes with a family showcase where campers share what they’ve learned!
☀️ What to Know ☀️
• Campers must bring their own lunch daily. Lunch will not be provided.
• Snacks will be available throughout the day.
• Please pack an extra pair of clothes in your camper’s bag in case of clothing emergencies or scheduled water days (families will be notified ahead of time for any water activities).

There will be three sessions this year, and the dates are:

Session 1: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 2: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 3: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm

The cost of the summer camp is $200/week per child. Scholarships are available.

REGISTER HERE

Village Playdate
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11:30 AM at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite o. Kalamazoo MI 49007.

Baby Café Open Hours - In Person
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

CLOSED for Independence Day Break
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-06 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Enrichment Center will be closed for Independence Day break from Friday, July 3 – Monday, July 6 2026. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, July 7th.
Programming will be temporarily paused during this period.

Youth Summer Camp - Session II
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Pop Up Baby Café - El Concilio
2026-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | El Concilio, 2501 Millcork St, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
Join us for a pop up of our Baby Café at El Concilio!
March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, and July 9th from 2pm – 4pm
The Baby Café is a walk-in parent support group with lactation professionals present to provide support for baby feeding. This free service is available in partnership with Bronson Health Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Pop Up Baby Café - Edison Neighborhood Association
2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Edison Neighborhood Association, 816 Washington Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001
Join us for a pop up of our Baby Café at the Edison Neighborhood Association!
March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th, and July 10th from 5pm – 7pm
The Baby Café is a walk-in parent support group with lactation professionals present to provide support for baby feeding. This free service is available in partnership with Bronson Health Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Youth Summer Camp - Session III
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

CLOSED for Rootead Retreat 2026
2026-08-14 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Enrichment Center will be closed for our Rootead Retreat on Friday, August 14th.
Programming will be temporarily paused during this period.
