Youth Motor Development

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 for Session 4 Here
  • Register for Session 5 Here
  • Monday Sessions @ Zeeland Recreation
    • Instructor: Kelly Nadeau
    • Session 3: Mon | Dec 1-Jan 26 (skip Dec 22 & 29) | 10:00 AM
    • Session 4: Mon | Feb 2-Mar 23 (skip Feb 9) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM | $59r/$74nr
    • Session 5: Mon | Apr 13-Jun 1 (skip May 25) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM | $59r/$74nr
  • Saturday Sessions @ ZPS Early Childhood Center
    • Instructor: Haley Yin
    • Session 4: Sat | Feb 14-Mar 28 | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM | $59r/$74nr
    • Session 5: Sat | Apr 18-Jun 6 (skip May 23) | 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM | $59r/$74nr

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
  • Cost: $59r/$74nr
  • Age Descriptions: Scroll to bottom of page
  • Lead Instructors: Kari Lacny & Jillayne Zblewski
  • Session 4: Jan 5-31 @ Woodbridge Elementary Gym
    • 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
    • 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
  • 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


Spring & Summer

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
  • Monday - Sessions 5: 
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Instructor: Kelly Nadeau
    • Dates: Mon | Apr 13-Jun 1 (skip May 25) 
    • Times: 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
  • Saturday - Session 5:
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Instructor: Haley Yin
    • Dates: Sat | Apr 18-Jun 6 (skip May 23)
    • Times: 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
    • Location: ZPS Early Childhood Center

little ninjas

2-5 Yr Olds

Little Ninjas is the perfect outlet for active little ones, and a great way for parents to connect and build community! This program blends fun gymnastics-inspired movement with exciting obstacle-course challenges that help kids burn energy, build coordination, and explore their growing independence. Each class invites children to jump, climb, balance, and tumble their way through playful stations while parents cheer them on and join in the fun. The shared activities create natural moments for parents to meet, socialize, and support one another, turning the class into a welcoming community space as much as a movement program. With its upbeat atmosphere, creative challenges, and family-friendly focus, Little Ninjas offers both a joyful workout for kids and a chance for parents to connect, unwind, and build lasting relationships!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $33r/$48nr (per family - parents can bring more than one child, if desired)
  • Instructor: Kelly Nadeau 
  • Session 1: Mon | June 15 & 29 | 9:30-10:30 AM
  • Session 2: Mon | July 13 & 27 | 9:30-10:30 AM
  • Session 3: Mon | August 10 & 24 | 9:30-10:30 AM

  • Location: ZPS Early Childhood Center (Indoors & Outdoors)

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, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Level Descriptions: Scroll to bottom of page
  • Instructor: Kari Lacny
  • Location: Adams Elementary School - Gym
  • Session 1: June 15-18 + June 22-25 (Two Weeks, Mon-Thur)
    • Cost: $99r/$114nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 8:00-8:50 AM
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 9:00-9:50 AM 
    • Intermediate (5 Yrs+): 10:00-10:50 AM
    • Advanced (5 Yrs+): 10:00-10:50 AM
  • Session 2: July 13-16
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 4:00-4:50 PM
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 5:00-5:50 PM
    • Intermediate (5 Yrs+): 6:00-6:50 PM
    • Advanced (5 Yrs+): 6:00-6:50 PM
  • Session 3: July 20-23
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 8:00-8:50 AM
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 9:00-9:50 AM 
    • Intermediate (5 Yrs+): 10:00-10:50 AM
    • Advanced (5 Yrs+): 10:00-10:50 AM
  • Session 4: July 27-30
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 4:00-4:50 PM
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 5:00-5:50 PM
    • Intermediate (5 Yrs+): 6:00-6:50 PM
    • Advanced (5 Yrs+): 6:00-6:50 PM
  • Session 5: Aug 3-6
    • Cost: $59r/$74nr
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): 8:00-8:50 AM
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): 9:00-9:50 AM 
    • Intermediate (5 Yrs+): 10:00-10:50 AM
    • Advanced (5 Yrs+): 10:00-10:50 AM
  • Level Descriptions:
    • Tots (3-4 Yrs): Working on somersaults, jumping, balance, swinging 
    • Beginners (5 Yrs+): Working on somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
    • Intermediate (5 Yrs+): 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 (5 Yrs+): 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