Short for "Kids Programs," K-grams is a mentoring and learning program that pairs college and elementary school students through a suite of programs. In its sixth year as a student-led organization, K-grams brings together people from all facets of the University of Michigan campus and the local community.

The highlight of the year-long program is the K-grams Kids-Fair, where elementary school pen pals, college students, parents, teachers, and faculty fill Crisler Arena to celebrate an entire year of Kids Programs at the University of Michigan. This expansive participation makes Kids-Fair the single largest student-run volunteer event on campus. These elementary school pen pals spend an entire day with college buddies, participate in hundreds of activities sponsored by over 100 student organizations, and experience different highlights of college in one day!

College Buddies
College students can sign up as a Kids-Fair Buddy and spend the day with an elementary school student. Participate in science relay races, learn about solar cars, and enjoy many other cool activities with your elementary school buddies. You don't have to be a pen pal to sign up! Talk to your student group, ask your friends, or mention it to people in your classes. K-grams Kids-Fair welcomes everyone to be a Buddy.

Student Groups
Get your student group involved and sponsor a booth activity at this year's K-grams Kids-Fair. Your group can be creative and original when planning an activity that's exciting, entertaining, and educational! To sign up, simply fill out the online application. After we receive your application, an Outreach member will work with you to plan an awesome activity that everyone will enjoy.

Other Programs
There are plenty of other ways for you and/or your student group to get involved with K-grams in addition to Kids-Fair! You can sign up as a volunteer for BookMARK, our mentoring and reading program, participate in an edu-active project in an elementary school classroom, or work with your student group to help out through the various programs that K-grams offers. Email kidsfair@umich.edu for more information on how to get involved.