Youth Motor Development

Fall & Winter

motor MOVEMENT

3-5 Yr Olds

Join us to improve body control, motor skills, physical awareness and more through music, games and other fun activities! This class will increase your child’s confidence and independence with their bodies, while also better preparing them to master more complex skilled activities and skills as they get older. All children must be potty trained. Enroll based on age at start date

  • Register for Session 1 Here
  • Register for Session 2 Here
  • Register for Session 3 Here
  • Register for Session 4 Here
  • Cost: $59r/$74nr
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman (Monday) & Haley Yin (Saturday)
  • Session 1: Mon | Sept 9-Oct 21 | 9am or 10am
  • Session 1: Sat | Sept 14-Oct 26 | 9am or 10am
  • Session 2: Mon | Dec 2-Jan 27 (skip Dec 23 & 30) | 9am or 10am
  • Session 2: Sat | Dec 7-Feb 1 (skip Dec 28 & Jan 4) | 9am or 10am
  • Session 3: Mon | Feb 3-Mar 24 (skip Feb 10) | 9am or 10am
  • Session 3: Sat | Feb 15-Mar 29 | 9am or 10am
  • Session 4: Mon | Apr 14-Jun 2 (skip May 26) | 9am or 10am
  • Session 4: Sat | Apr 19-Jun 7 (skip May 24) | 9am or 10am
  • Locations: Zeeland Rec (Mondays) or Early Childhood Center (Saturdays)

GYMNASTICS

3-14 Yr Olds

Our Gymnastics program develops body control, flexibility and strength that will help your child excel in gymnastics skills as well as sports, dance and more! Each session will include a rotation of skill development on beams, bars, vaults and floor work. All children must be potty trained.

  • Register Here 
  • Session 1 Cost: $49r/$64nr (3 weeks)
  • Session 2-5 Cost: $59r/$74nr (4 weeks)
  • Instructor: Haley Turner
  • Session 1: Sat | Sept 7-21 | Adams Elementary Gym (3 week session)
  • Session 2: Sat | Sept 28-Oct 19 | Lincoln Elementary Gym
  • Session 3: Sat | Oct 26-Nov 16 | New Groningen Elementary Gym
  • Session 4: Sat | Jan 11-Feb 1 | Woodbridge Elementary Gym
  • Session 5: Sat | Feb 15-Mar 8 | Roosevelt Elementary Gym
  • Tots (3 Yr Olds) | 9:00am-9:50am: Somersaults, jumping, balance, swinging 
  • Beginners (4-5 Yr Olds) | 10:00-10:50am: Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Beginners (6 Yr Olds+) | 11am-11:50am: Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Intermediate (Placement Based on Skill Rather Than Age) | 12:00pm-12:50pm: 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 (Placement Based on Skill Rather Than Age) | 1:00pm-1:50pm: 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

DANCE & MOVEMENT WITH MY GROWN-UP!

2-3 Yrs + Guardian

Join us to bond with your little one while they learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories and play! On top of that, your little ones will also blossom while building self-confidence! Parents/guardians will participate actively in the class, so this is the perfect program for children who may still need a little more time before separating from a parent or caregiver. Ballet shoes and leotards are recommended for children, but not required. Enroll based on age at start date. 

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $59r/$73nr 
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Session 1: Wed | Sept 11-Oct 23
  • Session 2: Wed | Dec 4-Jan 29 (skip Dec 25, Jan 1)
  • Session 3: Wed | Feb 5-Mar 19
  • Session 4: Wed | Apr 16-May 28
  • Time: 10:00am-10:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

RHYTHM & READ

3-5 Yr Olds

Join us to improve your imagination, creativity, reading skills, motor skills and more! This program will explore children’s literature and movement side-by-side. We will start class by reading a book, and then follow that with imaginative creative movement prompts and games relating to that book's themes and characters! All children must be potty trained. Enroll based on age at start date. 

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $65r/$80nr 
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Session 1: Wed | Sept 11-Oct 23
  • Session 2: Wed | Dec 4-Jan 29 (skip Dec 25 & Jan 1) 
  • Session 3: Wed | Feb 5-Mar 19
  • Session 4: Wed | Apr 16-May 28
  • Time: 9:00am-9:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

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
  • Cost: $49r/$64nr
  • Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi (founder of Sing Song Yoga®)
  • Session 1: Thur | Sept 19-Oct 24 | 5:50pm-6:20pm | Cityside MS - ELA room
  • Session 2: Thur | Oct 10-Nov 14 | 9:15am-9:45am | Dance Studio
  • Session 3: Thur | Jan 9-Feb 13 | 5:50pm-6:20pm | Cityside MS - ELA room
  • Session 4: Thur | Feb 13-Mar 20 | 9:15am-9:45am | Dance Studio

KID'S 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
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, Feb 10
  • Cost: $43r/$58nr
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman + Rachel Plaggemars + Zeeland Dance Company Dancers
  • Date: Sat, March 1
  • Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - 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 | Go on Sale on Tue, Jan 14 HERE
    • Date: Sat, March 1
    • Time: 6pm
    • Location: Cityside Middle School - Lokers Auditorium