Paddle and Play

Parent-Child Programs

Summer

BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS

8 Yr Olds-Adults

Are you interested in birds and birdwatching but are unsure where and how to begin? Join us at Upper Macatawa County Park to go over the basics of bird watching, binocular techniques, bird identification and an introduction to the common birds in the area. 

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $10r/$25nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Session 2: Sat, June 10 | 10-11am
  • Location: Upper Macatawa County Park (84th Street Entrance)

NATURE JOURNALING FOR BEGINNERS

12 Yr Olds-Adults

If you love the outdoors and find nature infinitely interesting, this class is for you! You’ll learn how to capture your experience with nature on paper through drawing, writing, color, and data collection. No experience with drawing or writing is necessary. Each class will have classroom work and field work in the Zeeland Wetlands.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $20r/$35nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Sat, July 15 | 10am-11:30am
  • Location: Creekside MS Quack Shack + Zeeland Wetlands

PARENT & CHILD SWIM LESSONS

6 Months-3 Yr Olds (+ Adult Guardian)

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Enter and exit water together | Getting wet with toys  | Front and back holds | Songs and games | Blowing bubbles | Splashing and kicking legs | Splashing and reaching arms | Front and back glides | Water safety rules

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  • Cost: $63r/$78nr
  • June 12-28: M & W | 6:30-7pm
  • Aug 7-23: M & W | 6:30-7pm (formerly July 10-26)

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK (PARENT-CHILD + ADULTS ONLY)

All Ages

Join us for yoga classes on the park lawn. We’re offering a “Family” option for parent/child as well as an “Adults Only” option. Join us to get a great workout or to make great 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!
  • Instructors: Deb Weiss-Gelmi + Mellissa Zoerhof
  • Date: Tue | Jun 13-Aug 22 (skip July 4)
  • Family Yoga (All Ages): 9am-9:45am 
  • Adults Only Yoga (12 Yr Olds-Adults): 10am-11am
  • Location: Lawrence Street Park (100 W Lawrence Ave, Zeeland)

ZE FATHER-SON QUARTERBACK CLINIC

3rd-8th Gr

This is a great opportunity for father-figures and sons to learn about the quarterback position together so they can use the skills they learn to continue practicing at home! Participants will learn proper throwing and footwork fundamentals that are essential to success on the field. Please enroll child only. Register based on 2023-24 grade level.

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  • Coaches: Sam Nichols (former HS & College coach) + Joe Woodruff (ZE Varsity Coach)
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr
  • Dates: June 26-28
  • Time: 6pm-7:30 pm
  • Location: Zeeland Stadium 

FAMILY Open Swim

Infants-Adults

Family Open Swim is a great time for all ages to enjoy the pool - from infants to teenagers to seniors and everyone in between! We have diving boards, a youth water slide, basketball hoops and various pool toys and floats, along with life jackets, puddle jumpers and infant floats for non-swimmers. Come join the fun!