Infants & Toddlers

Winter, Spring, Summer

PADDLE & PLAY OPEN SWIM

0-5 Yr Olds + Guardian

A special time in the pool for parents and young children to enjoy playtime with friends. For your convenience, we provide life jackets, puddle jumpers and infant floats for non-swimmers. A guardian must be in the water and provide direct supervision for their child.

• Aquatics Calendars
• Pool Rules & Policies
• Registration: No registration needed... just show up!
• Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass | Included in ALL Fitness Memberships
• Date: Fridays until Apr 25 (Skip Apr 4, 11)
• Time: 9:30am-10:45am

FAMILY OPEN SWIM

Infants-Adults

Family Open Swim is a great time for all ages to enjoy the pool - from infants to teenagers to adults! We have diving board, youth water slide, basketball hoops, various pool toys and floats, life jackets, puddle jumpers, infant floats + more. Come join the fun! 

• Aquatics Calendars
• Pool Rules & Policies
• Cost: 
  • $3 p/visitor 
  • Splash Pass
  • Included in ALL Fitness Memberships
  • Free Open Swim while enrolled in Swim Lessons
• Half Day Open Swim (1:30pm-3:30pm)
  • Feb 10, 11, 27, 28
  • Apr 4, 7, 9, 11
  • May 9
  • June 4, 5, 6
• Open Swim on Snow Days: 
  • During the school year, Zeeland Recreation makes every effort to add open swim from 1:30-3:30pm on snow days. Follow us on social media for the latest news!

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 3 Here 
• Register for Session 4 Here 
• Cost: $59r/$74nr
• Instructors: Cydney Sheneman (Monday) & Haley Yin (Saturday)
• 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)

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 3: Wed | Feb 5-Mar 19
• Session 4: Wed | Apr 16-May 28
• Time: 10:00am-10:45am
• 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 4: Thur | Feb 13-Mar 20 | 9:15am-9:45am | Dance Studio

winter 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
• Cost: $59r/$74nr
• Instructor: Haley Turner
• 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

PARENT-CHILD SWIM LESSONS

6-Months-3 Yr Olds (With Guardian)

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to start the process of getting your child comfortable in the water. This is an water adjustment class designed to enhance motor coordination, social skills, water adaptation, and safety. Parents and children enjoy time together in the water while basic water skills are introduced.

• Register Here
• Swim Lesson FAQ's
• Instructor-Swimmer Ratio: 6-1 
• Feb 17-Mar 24: Mon | 6:30pm-7:00pm | $73r/$88nr 
• Feb 19-Mar 26: Wed | 6:30pm-7:00pm | $73r/$88nr 
• Feb 20-Mar 27: Thur | 10:00am-10:30am | $73r/$88nr 
• Feb 22-Mar 29: Sat | 8:30am-9:00am | $73r/$88nr 
• Apr 14-May 12: Mon | 6:30pm-7:00pm | $61r/$76nr
• Apr 16-May 14: Wed | 6:30pm-7:00pm | $61r/$76nr
• Apr 17-May 22: Thur | 10:00am-10:30am | $73r/$88nr
• Apr 19-May 24: Sat | 8:30am-9:00am | $73r/$88nr
• June 9-25: Mon & Wed | 6:30pm-7:00pm | $73r/$88nr
• July 7-23: Mon & Wed | 6:30pm-7:00pm | $73r/$88nr

preschool swim lessons

3-5 Yr Olds | 4-1 Instructor to Swimmer Ratio

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Jump into shallow water | Fully submerge and hold breath | Controlled bobs in succession 10 times | Front, back and tuck floats | Rollover floats | Introduction to rotary breathing | Front and back glides; recover to vertical | Change direction while swimming on front or back | Treading | Alternating and combined arm and leg actions on front and back 

• Register Here 
• Swim Lesson FAQ's
• Instructor-Swimmer Ratio: 4-1
• Feb 17-Mar 24: Mon | 4:30pm-5:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 17-Mar 24: Mon | 5:30pm-6:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 19-Mar 26: Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 19-Mar 26: Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 20-Mar 27: Thur | 9:00am-9:45am | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 22-Mar 29: Sat | 9:15am-10:00am | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 22-Mar 29: Sat | 10:15am-11:00am | $88r/$103nr
• Feb 22-Mar 29: Sat | 11:15am-12:00pm | $88r/$103nr
• Apr 14-May 12: Mon | 4:30pm-5:15pm | $73r/$88nr
• Apr 14-May 12: Mon | 5:30pm-6:15pm | $73r/$88nr
• Apr 16-May 14: Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm | $73r/$88nr
• Apr 16-May 14: Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm | $73r/$88nr
• Apr 17-May 22: Thur | 9:00am-9:45am | $88r/$103nr
• Apr 19-May 24: Sat | 9:15am-10:00am | $88r/$103nr
• Apr 19-May 24: Sat | 10:15am-11:00am | $88r/$103nr
• Apr 19-May 24: Sat | 11:15am-12:00pm | $88r/$103nr
• June 9-25: Mon & Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• June 9-25: Mon & Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• June 10-26: Tue & Thur | 9:00am-9:45am | $88r/$103nr
• June 10-26: Tue & Thur | 10:00am-10:45am | $88r/$103nr
• July 7-23: Mon & Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• July 7-23: Mon & Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm | $88r/$103nr
• July 8-24: Tue & Thur | 9:00am-9:45am | $88r/$103nr
• July 8-24: Tue & Thur | 10:00am-10:45am | $88r/$103nr

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

4 Yr Olds-Adults

Learning how to swim can save you or your child’s life! Maximize the individual attention you receive and the speed in which you learn by signing up for 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 private swim lessons! These lessons are great for children, teens or adults. Private swim instruction provides flexible scheduling and personalized attention to meet the needs of every swimmer. Lessons are sold in bundles of three-30 minute lessons. 

Note on Semi-Private Lessons: In order to maximize your time at each semi-private swim lesson, we recommend that each participant has similar swimming abilities. 

• Registration: Email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll + schedule lessons (time slots offered are listed below)
• 1-on-1  Lessons: $99r/$114nr
• 2-on-1  Lessons: $83r/$98nr (for each participant)
• Mondays: 6:30pm or 7:00pm
• Wednesdays: 7:00pm
• Saturdays: 12:00pm or 12:30pm or 1:00pm

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, Mar 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, Mar 1
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Lokers Auditorium

summer 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
• Lead Instructor: Haley Turner
• Location: Adams Elementary School - Gymnasium
• Age Descriptions: See below
• Session 1 - June 16-19 & June 23-26 - Two Weeks - AM
  • Cost: $83r/$98nr
  • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 8:00-8:50am
  • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 9:00am-9:50am
  • Intermediate (6 Yrs+): 10:00am-10:50am
  • Advanced (6 Yrs+): 11:00am-11:15am
• Session 2 - July 14-18 - One Week - PM
  • Cost: $53r/$68nr
  • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 4:00pm-4:50pm
  • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 5:00pm-5:50pm
  • Intermediate (6 Yrs+): 6:00pm-6:50pm
  • Advanced (6 Yrs+): 7:00pm-7:50pm
• Session 3 - July 21-25 - One Week - AM 
  • Cost: $83r/$98nr
  • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 8:00-8:50am
  • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 9:00am-9:50am
  • Intermediate (6 Yrs+): 10:00am-10:50am
  • Advanced (6 Yrs+): 11:00am-11:15am
• Session 4 - July 28-July 31 & Aug 4-7 - Two Weeks - PM
  • Cost: $83r/$98nr
  • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 4:00pm-4:50pm
  • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 5:00pm-5:50pm
  • Intermediate (6 Yrs+): 6:00pm-6:50pm
  • Advanced (6 Yrs+): 7:00pm-7:50pm
• 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 (Placement Based on Skill Rather Than Age): 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): 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

lil' kickers soccer clinic

3-4 Yr Olds

This camp introduces 3-4 yr olds to the game of soccer! Ball familiarity is the goal and basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing and receiving will be introduced through a variety of simple and fun games! This clinic will also build confidence and self esteem by concentrating on teamwork and cooperation. Register based on age at the start of the program.

• Register Here
• Cost: $50r/$65nr
• Coach: Tanja Peter (Licensed Youth Soccer Coach)
• Session 1: June 23-26 | 8:45am-9:45am
• Session 2: June 23-26 | 10:00-11:00am
• Session 3: July 21-24 | 8:45am-9:45am
• Session 4: July 21-24 | 10:00am-11:00am
• Location: Roosevelt Elementary Soccer Field

weekly summer dance classes for new(er) dancers

3 Yrs-8th Gr

Join us to receive excellent dance training, improve coordination, develop artistic creativity, make lasting friendships and have fun! These classes are for first-time dancers, newer dancers, or returning dancers who want to improve their fundamentals prior to our genre-specific classes. Participants will develop techniques that will help them in all dance genres as they get older (Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, etc). 5 Yr Olds: Register based on age at the start of the program. K-8th Gr: Register based on 2025-26 grade level.

• Register Here
• Cost: Range from $55-$80
• Registration Deadline: Mon, June 30
• Class Descriptions: Click “Dance Class Descriptions” tab below
• Creative Movement (1st-5th Gr): Mon | July 14-Aug 11 | 3:30-4:15pm
• Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Mon | July 14-Aug 11 | 5:00-5:45pm
• Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Tue | July 15-Aug 12 | 2:00-2:45pm
• Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Tue | July 15-Aug 12 | 4:00-4:45pm
• Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Wed | July 16-Aug 13 | 2:00-2:45pm
• Dance Fundamentals (5 Yrs-KG): Mon | July 14-Aug 11 | 4:15-5:00pm
• Dance Fundamentals (5 Yrs-KG): Thur | July 17-Aug 14 | 3:15-4:00pm
• Dance Fundamentals (1st-2nd Gr): Wed | July 16-Aug 13 | 3:30-4:15pm
• Dance Fundamentals (3rd-5th Gr): Wed | July 16-Aug 13 | 4:15-5:00pm
• Jazz Funk (6-10 Yrs): Wed | July 16-Aug 13| 6:00-7:00pm
• Pom (3rd-8th Gr): Tue | July 14-Aug 12 | 4:15-5:00pm
• Tap Fundamentals (5 Yrs-4th Gr): Wed | July 16-Aug 13 | 2:45-3:30pm
• Summer Dance Class Calendar
• Studio Locations and Directions
• Shoe and Dancewear Guidelines

disney dance WORKSHOPS

3-7 Yr Olds

Ready for a magical day? Join us for dancing, crafts, music and snacks themed by some of our favorite Disney characters! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Get ready for your Disney dreams to come true!

• Register Here
• Cost: $25r/$40nr
• Instructors: Cydney Sheneman & Tiffany Terpstra
• Moana (3-4 Yrs): Fri, July 11 | 9:00am-10:15am | Cityside Performing Arts Room
• Moana (5-7 Yrs): Fri, July 11 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Cityside Performing Arts Room
• Frozen (3-4 Yrs): Fri, July 18 | 9:00am-10:15am | Zeeland Rec
• Frozen (5-7 Yrs): Fri, July 18 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Zeeland Rec 
• The Little Mermaid (3-4 Yrs): Fri, July 25 | 9:00am-10:15am | Zeeland Rec 
• The Little Mermaid (5-7 Yrs): Fri, July 25 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Zeeland Rec
• Tangled (3-4 Yrs): Fri, Aug 1 | 9:00am-10:15am | Zeeland Rec 
• Tangled (5-7 Yrs): Fri, Aug 1 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Zeeland Rec 
• Tinkerbell (3-4 Yrs): Fri, Aug 8 | 9:00am-10:15am | Zeeland Rec
• Tinkerbell (5-7 Yrs): Fri, Aug 8 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Zeeland Rec
• Encanto (3-4 Yrs): Fri, Aug 15 | 9:00am-10:15am | Zeeland Rec 
• Encanto (5-7 Yrs): Fri, Aug 15 | 10:30am-12:00pm | Zeeland Rec

wacky wednesdays with ms. cydney

3-13 Yr Olds

Wednesday nights are sure to be a blast! Join the Wednesday night fun for a variety of themes throughout summer. Each class will have dancing, crafts, music and snacks fitting our nightly theme! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Wednesday nights are sure to be a blast!

• Register Here
• Cost: $30r/$45nr
• Registration Deadline: Tue, July 1 (or when  full)
• Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
• Bluey Theme (3-5 Yrs): Wed, July 16 | 4:45pm-6:00pm 
• Bluey Theme (6-9 Yrs): Wed, July 16 | 6:15pm-7:30pm 
• Barbie Theme (3-5 Yrs): Wed, July 23 | 4:45pm-6:00pm 
• Barbie Theme (6-9 Yrs): Wed, July 23 | 6:15pm-7:30pm 
• Taylor Swift Theme (6-9 Yrs): Wed, July 30 | 4:30pm-5:45pm
• Taylor Swift Theme (10-13 Yrs): Wed, July 30 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
• Location: Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Studio