Youth Motor Development

Fall & Winter

motor movement

3-5 Yr Olds

Join us to improve your child's body control, motor skills, and physical awareness through music, games, and other enjoyable activities! This class aims to boost your child's confidence and independence in using their bodies, laying a strong foundation for mastering more complex skills as they grow older. All children must be potty trained. Enroll based on age at start date. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Cost: $59r/$74nr
  • Instructors: Kelly Nadeau (Mon) & Haley Yin (Sat)
  • Monday Sessions @ Zeeland Recreation:
    • Session 1: Mon | Sept 8-Oct 20 | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Session 2: Mon | Oct 27-Nov 17 | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM | 4 week session | $39r/$54nr
    • Session 3: Mon | Dec 1-Jan 26 (skip Dec 22 & 29) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Session 4: Mon | Feb 2-Mar 23 (skip Feb 9) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Session 5: Mon | Apr 13-Jun 1 (skip May 25) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
  • Saturday Sessions @ ZPS Early Childhood Center
    • Session 1: Sat | Sept 13-Oct 25 | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Session 2: Sat |Nov 1- 22 | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM | 4 week session | $39r/$54nr
    • Session 3: Sat | Dec 6-Jan 31 (skip Dec 27 & Jan 3) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Session 4: Sat | Feb 14-Mar 28 | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Session 5: Sat | Apr 18-Jun 6 (skip May 23) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM

GYMNASTICS

3-14 Yr Olds

Our gymnastics program empowers your child to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness! Each session includes rotating skill stations—balance beams, uneven bars, vault, and floor routines—to foster well-rounded development. Join us! Please note: all participants must be potty trained.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Lead Instructors: Kari Lacny & Jillayne Zblewski
  • Age Descriptions: Scroll to bottom of page
  • Session 1: Sept 4-22 @ Adams Elementary Gym
    • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
    • Cost: $49r/$64nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Mon @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Sept 8, 15, 22
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Thur @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Sept 4, 11, 18
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Sat @ 9:00-9:50 AM | Sept 6, 13, 20
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Thur @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Sept 4, 11, 18
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 10:00-10:50 AM | Sept 6, 13, 20
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Mon @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Sept 8, 15, 22
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 11:00-11:50 AM | Sept 6, 13, 20
  • Session 2: Sept 27-Oct 23 @ Quincy Elementary Gym
    • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Mon @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Thur @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Sat @ 9:00-9:50 AM | Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Thur @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Oct 2, 9, 13, 20
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 10:00-10:50 AM | Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Mon @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 11:00-11:50 AM | Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18
  • Session 3: Oct 25-Nov 20 @ New Groningen Elementary Gym 
    • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Mon @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Thur @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Sat @ 9:00-9:50 AM | Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 , 15
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Thur @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 10:00-10:50 AM | Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 , 15
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Mon @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 11:00-11:50 AM | Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 , 15
  • Session 4: Jan 5-31 @ Woodbridge Elementary Gym
    • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Mon @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Thur @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Sat @ 9:00-9:50 AM | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Thur @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 10:00-10:50 AM | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Mon @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 11:00-11:50 AM | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
  • Session 5: Feb 16-Mar 14 @ Roosevelt Elementary
    • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Mon @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Thur @ 6:10-7:00 PM | Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Sat @ 9:00-9:50 AM | Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Thur @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 10:00-10:50 AM | Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Mon @ 7:00-7:50 PM | Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9
    • Intermediate & Advanced (5 Yrs+): Sat @ 11:00-11:50 AM | Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14
  • Age Descriptions:
    • Tots (3 Yrs): Somersaults, jumping, balance, swinging 
    • Beginners (4-5 Yrs): Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
    • Beginners (6 Yrs+): Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
    • Intermediate (6 Yrs+ | Placement Based on Skill): Prior to the program, participants must be able to do cartwheels and bridges. During the program, participants will work on handstands, round-offs, high beam work, pullovers, hip circles
    • Advanced (6 Yrs+ | Placement Based on Skill): Prior to the program, participants must be able to do cartwheels, bridges, backbends, and be working on walkovers. During the program, participants will work on back and front walkovers, handsprings, aerials, squat-ons, straddle-throughs, balance beam dismounts, hip circles

kids dance day

3 Yr Olds-6th Gr

Join the Zeeland Dance Company for a Spring themed day of fun! Participants will learn dance techniques, dance routines, play movement games, and do a dance related craft! That same evening, dancers are invited back to perform at 6pm in our “Uplifted” Dance Concert, hosted by our Zeeland Youth Dance Company! All proceeds from “Uplifted” go towards our K.L.A.S.S. program, which provides free Zeeland Rec programs to children who are in financial need. No experience required. Participants must be potty trained and 3 years old as of December 1

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 4 @ 5am)
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, Mar 2
  • Cost: $43r/$58nr
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman, Rachel Plaggmars and the Zeeland Dance Company
  • Date: Sat, Mar 21
  • Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
  • Location: Cityside MS - Lokers Auditorium
  • Uplifted Performance Info: This performance will highlight our Zeeland Youth Dance Company members + participants from our “Kid’s Dance Day” program for 5 yr olds-6th graders that takes place earlier on the same day. All proceeds will go towards our K.L.A.S.S. program, which provides free Zeeland Rec programs to children in financial need. 
    • Tickets: $5 | PURCHASE HERE | Go on sale on Jan 14 
    • Date: Sat, March 21
    • Time: 6:00 PM
    • Location: Lokers Auditorium