Parent-Child Programs

Summer, Fall, Winter

FAMILY Open Swim

Infants-Adults

Enjoy affordable quality pool time for the whole crew—infants, teens, adults—all are welcome! Take a plunge with our diving board, youth slide, basketball hoops, and a variety of toys, floats, life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats. Bring your family and make a splash together!

Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons
Aquatics Calendars: Until July 26 - @ Zeeland Rec
Aquatics Calendars: July 29-Aug 9 - @ ZWHS Natatorium
Aquatics Calendars: Aug 11-30 - @ Zeeland Rec
Halfday Open Swim (1:30-3:30pm): Sept 20, Oct 4, 31, Nov 1, 7, 8, 29, Dec 13, 23, 27, 30, Jan 3, 17, 20, Feb 10, 11, 27, 28, Apr 4, 7, 9, 11, May 9, June 4, 5, 6
Snow Day Open Swim: During the school year, Zeeland Recreation makes every effort to open the pool on ZPS snow days. Follow us on social media for the latest news!
Pool Rules & Guidelines
Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool

FREE PILATES in the Park (Parent-Child + Adult-Only)

All Ages

For the month of July, we're switching things up — Free Yoga in the Park is becoming Free Pilates in the Park! Come experience something a little different as we focus on core strength, stability, and mindful movement. After the July Pilates sessions, we will switch back to Free Yoga in the Park in August. Please bring your own mat or towel. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather… follow us on social media for weather decisions.

Cost: FREE... just show up!
Instructor: Bethan Labue
Dates: Thur | July 24, 31
Family Pilates (All Ages): 9:00am-9:45am
Adult-Only Pilates (12 Yr Olds-Adults): 10:00-11:00am
Location: Lawrence Street Park (100 W Lawrence Ave, Zeeland)

FREE Yoga in the Park (Parent-Child + Adults Only)

All Ages

Join us for FREE yoga classes on the Lawrence Street Park greenspace! We offer a “Family” option for guardians/children as well as an “Adults Only” option. Join us to get a great workout or to make great family memories! No yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own mat or towel. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather… follow us on social media for weather decisions.

Cost: FREE... just show up!
Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi
Dates: Thur | Aug 7, 14, 21 (July is Free Pilates in the Park)
Family Yoga (All Ages): 9:00am-9:45am
Adults Only Yoga (12 Yr Olds-Adults): 10:00-11:00am
Location: Lawrence Street Park (100 W Lawrence Ave, Zeeland)

cornhole tournaments (adult, parent-child)

18 Yr Olds+

Grab a partner and join us for an exciting series of Cornhole Tournaments this summer! We're offering new options this year to suit all ages: Adults-Only Tournament, High School Tournament and a Parent-Child Tournament. All tournaments are round-robin style and will be held outdoors on Main Street during the City of Zeeland’s “Music on Main” event. Each team will compete against every other team once. The team with the best win-loss record at the end of the tournament will win a trophy and gift card. Sign up as a team and get ready for some fun competition!

Register Here
Cost: $33r/$48nr per team
Parent-Child Tournament (5th-8th Gr & Guardian): Thur, Aug 7 | 6pm-8pm
Adults-Only Tournament (18 Yrs +): Thur, Aug 21 | 6pm-8pm
Location: Main Street between Church St & Elm St

parent-child swim lessons

6-36 Month Olds

Learning how to swim can save your child's life! Our water adjustment class offers a fun, parent-child experience designed to build comfort, social skills, and water safety. Through engaging games and guided activities, young children learn basic water adjustment skills, while gradually transitioning to more independent interaction with instructors.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Cost: $88r/$103nr
Instructor to Swimmer Ratio: 4-1
Sept 15-Oct 20: Mon | 5:50-6:20 PM
Sept 17-Oct 22: Wed | 5:50-6:20 PM
Sept 17-Oct 22: Wed | 6:30-7:00 PM
Sept 18-Oct 23: Thur | 10:00-10:30 AM
Sept 20-Oct 25: Sat | 8:30-9:00 AM
Nov 3-Dec 15 (Skip Nov 24): Mon | 5:50-6:20 PM
Nov 5-Dec 17 (Skip Nov 26): Wed | 5:50-6:20 PM
Nov 7-Dec 17 (Skip Nov 26): Wed | 6:30-7:00 PM
Nov 8-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Thur | 10:00-10:30 AM
Nov 10-Dec 20 (Skip Nov 29): Sat | 8:30-9:00 AM
Location: Zeeland Recreation - East Pool

free family cookie class - snack edition!

School-Aged Kids & Their Families

Join us for a fun and interactive family cooking and nutrition class where healthy snacking takes center stage! In this engaging session, families will learn simple, nutritious snacking tips while creating delicious, no-bake energy bites together. Discover the benefits of wholesome ingredients, explore creative snack ideas, and enjoy hands-on fun as you mix, roll, and taste your way to healthier habits.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Sat, Sept 27
Cost: FREE - registration still required
Instructor: Heidi Lynema (Corewell Health Dietitian & CATCH Instructor)
Date: Thur, Oct 2
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Cityside MS - Room 135

paddle & play open swim

0-5 Yr Olds + Guardian

Dive into a splash-filled playtime perfect for parents and little ones! We provide life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats for non-swimmers. A parent or guardian must be in the water for hands-on supervision.

Pool Rules & Guidelines
Dates: Fridays | Oct 4-Apr 25 | Skip Nov 29, Dec 27, Jan 3, Apr 4, 11
Time: 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool
Costs: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons

ugly sourdough - it doesn't have to be pretty to taste good!

16 Yr Olds-Adults

Think sourdough must be crusty and Instagram-perfect to be delicious? In this beginner-friendly class, we toss that pressure aside and embrace “ugly” sourdough using a simple two-loaf pan method… no fancy tools, scoring, or shaping required. Whether you're brand new to sourdough or you've tried and failed before, this class is for you. You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through mixing, folding, fermenting, and baking, with easy‑to‑follow tips that make it all feel doable. By the end, you’ll go home with an active sourdough starter, two doughs resting in loaf pans for an overnight cold ferment, a printed guide with timelines and techniques, and the confidence to bake more imperfectly perfect treats like scones, focaccia, and sourdough cookies. Making good bread doesn’t have to be complicated and pretty… it just has to taste amazing. Let’s get messy, have fun, and bake some ugly, delicious sourdough together.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Session 1 - Sept 6 | Session 2 - Oct 11
Cost: $90r/$105nr
Instructor: Michelle Nolander (Owner - Brood Dough + Co)
Session 1: Sat, Sept 13 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Session 2: Sat, Oct 18 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Cityside Middle School - Room TBD

PARENT-CHILD SING SONG YOGA

2-6 Yr Olds + Guardian

Sing Song Yoga® is an international kids musical yoga program in which song lyrics instruct children how to get into the poses and yoga-based activities. This is a fast-paced, 30 minute class created specifically for 2-6 yr olds that will help your child develop motor skills and attention span while also making fun memories with a parent or caregiver! Parents and kids sign up for this yoga class together. Enroll based on age at start dates.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Cost: $49r/$64nr
Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi (founder of Sing Song Yoga®)
Sept 18-Oct 23: Thur | Sept 18-Oct 23 | 9:15-9:45 AM (Shoreline Studio)
Nov 6-Dec 18 (Skip Nov 27): Thur | 9:15-9:45 AM | Zeeland Recreation
Jan 8-Feb 12 (AM): Thur | 9:15-9:45 AM | Zeeland Recreation
Jan 8-Feb 12 (PM): Thur | 5:50-6:20 PM | Cityside MS - ELA room
Feb 19-Mar 26: Thur | 9:15-9:45 AM | Zeeland Recreation
Apr 23-May 28: Thur | 9:15-9:45 AM | Zeeland Recreation

autumn cookie decorating

Parent-Child (5-8 Yrs) | Youth (9-16 Yrs) | Adults (17 Yrs+)

Join us for a cozy and creative Autumn Cookie Decorating Workshop! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of royal icing as you decorate a delightful set of fall-themed sugar cookies. You'll learn essential techniques like outlining, flooding, and adding charming seasonal details. Each participant and/or parent-child pair will leave with a dozen beautifully decorated cookies and the skills to recreate them at home. Please note: Cookies are prepared in a home kitchen not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and contain wheat, eggs, dairy, and almond. Come celebrate the season with sweets, creativity, and fun!

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Sat, Sept 6 (or when full)
Cost: $50r/$65nr
Instructor: Jen Meyering (Owner - One Smart Cookie)
Parent & Child (5-8 Yrs + Guardian): Sat, Sept 20 | 10:00-11:30 AM
Youth (9-16 Yrs): Sat, Sept 20 | 1:00-2:30 PM
Adults (17 Yrs-Adults): Sat, Sept 20 | 3:30-5:00 PM
Location: New Groningen Elementary School - Cafeteria

learn to love quilting - quilting workshop for beginners

16 Yrs-Adults

Dive into the art of quilting with our three-session workshop, designed for beginners comfortable sewing a precise ¼‑inch seam. Quilting is both calming and creative, requiring patience, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. During the course, you’ll master essential skills—rotary cutting, piecing blocks, pressing seams, and assembling your quilt top—leaving with a beautiful quilt top you can proudly continue at home. We provide brand‑new sewing machines and supportive instruction; participants only need to bring three separate yards of coordinating 100% cotton fabric (one yard each). If you're ready to build confidence, craftsmanship, and community—one stitch at a time—this workshop is perfect for you!

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Mon, Sept 29
Cost: $87r/$102nr
Instructor: Julie Blakely
Date: Tue | Oct 7, 14, 21
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: City on a Hill (100 Pine St - STE 123)

begin to sew - book bag

16 Yrs-Adults

Join us for a perfect way for adults to fall in love with sewing in just 2½ hours! You’ll sew a charming pincushion plus your very own fabric book bag—developing essential skills like threading a machine, using a pattern, and straight-line stitching along the way. This friendly, hands-on workshop helps build confidence as you create useful projects—ideal for everyday use or gifting—and is tailored to sewing novices seeking a fun, practical introduction to the craft. Sewing machines and all materials are provided.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Mon, Nov 10
Cost: $55r/$70nr
Instructor: Julie Blakely
Date: Mon, Nov 17
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Location: City on a Hill (100 Pine St - STE 123)

sewing workshop for beginners - book bag

14 Yrs-Adults

Join us for our “Sew a Simple Book Bag - Beginners Workshop” class, a perfect way to fall in love with sewing in just 2½ hours! This class is specifically targeted for homeschool students and/or adults. You’ll sew a charming pincushion plus your very own fabric book bag—developing essential skills like threading a machine, using a pattern, and straight-line stitching along the way. This friendly, hands-on workshop helps build confidence as you create useful projects—ideal for everyday use or gifting—and is tailored to sewing novices seeking a fun, practical introduction to the craft. Sewing machines and all materials are provided.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Mon, Nov 10
Cost: $55r/$70nr
Instructor: Julie Blakely
Date: Wed, Nov 19
Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: City on a Hill (100 Pine St - STE 123)

sewing workshop - rocking rope bowl

16 Yrs-Adults

Join us for a creative and practical Rope Bowl Workshop! In one fun session, you'll learn how to zig-zag stitch cotton rope into coiled bowls!. These stylish rope bowls are fast, affordable, and versatile: ideal for holding keys, jewelry, bedside essentials, or crafted into eye-catching statement baskets. All necessary materials are supplied—rope, fabric, threads—while participants should bring a sewing machine (with zig-zag stitch capability), open-toe presser foot, bobbins, and basic sewing tools. A working knowledge of threading a needle and changing a bobbin is required. You'll leave with a beautiful handmade piece that blends design and function—plus newfound skills and inspiration from this eco-friendly, hands-on workshop.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Mon, Dec 1
Cost: $56r/$71nr
Instructor: Julie Blakely
Date: Sat, Dec 6
Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Cityside Middle School - Chix Coop

sewing workshop - famers market tote

16 Yrs-Adults

Learn to sew your very own Market Tote Bag in this workshop! Perfect for those ready to move beyond basic sewing skills, this class guides you through constructing a roomy, durable tote—ideal for groceries, farmers’ market finds, or beach essentials. You’ll receive helpful guidance from start to finish, making one for yourself and for gifts. Sewing machines and all materials are provided—just bring your curiosity!

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Mon, Jan 12
Cost: $65r/$80nr
Instructor: Julie Blakely
Date: Sat, Jan 17
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: City on a Hill (100 Pine St - STE 123)

winter wonderland cookie decorating

Parent-Child (5-8 Yrs) | Youth (9-16 Yrsz) | Adults (17 Yrs+)

Step into our Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Workshop, a festive, beginner-friendly session where you'll master royal icing techniques like outlining, flooding, and wintry accents. Each participant and/or parent-child pair will decorate a dozen sugar cookies and leave with both their creations and the skills to recreate them at home. Please note: the cookies are made in a home kitchen not inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and contain wheat, eggs, dairy, and almond. Come join us for a sweet seasonal celebration and take-home edible art!

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Sat, Jan 3 (or when full)
Cost: $50r/$65nr
Instructor: Jen Meyering (Owner - One Smart Cookie)
Parent & Child (5-8 Yrs + Guardian): Sat, Jan 17 | 10:00-11:30 AM
Youth (9-16 Yrs): Sat, Jan 17 | 1:00-2:30 PM
Adults (17 Yrs-Adults): Sat, Jan 17 | 3:30-5:00 PM
Location: New Groningen Elementary School - Cafeteria

free family cookie class - breakfast edition!

School-Aged Kids & Their Families

Kickstart your day with a fun, hands-on family cooking and nutrition class all about healthy breakfasts! Together, we’ll crack, mix, and bake our way to tasty egg cups packed with colorful veggies and fluffy baked oat cups bursting with wholesome ingredients. While we cook, we will chat about simple tips for making nutritious breakfasts that will fuel your family’s day.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Mon, Jan 26
Cost: FREE - registration still required
Instructor: Heidi Lynema (Corewell Health Dietitian & CATCH Instructor)
Date: Sat, Jan 31
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Location: Cityside MS - Room 135

parent-child Prom

5 Yr Olds-5th Gr

Step through the looking glass and join us for an enchanting Parent–Child Wonderland Prom! This whimsical evening invites you and your child to tumble down the rabbit hole for a magical night of dancing, games, and unforgettable memories inspired by the beloved world of Alice in Wonderland. Whether you're twirling under a canopy of imagination or joining a Mad Hatter game, this experience promises joyous moments for all ages. Spots are limited—don’t be late to register and secure your passage to Wonderland!

This event was formerly called “Daddy-Daughter Prom,” but we've renamed it “Parent–Child Prom” to celebrate all caregiver-child relationships. All are welcome, no matter your gender or guardian role!

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
Cost: $19 per person (register each child and each guardian separately)
Date: Sat, March 7
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Cityside MS– Main & Aux Gyms