Paddle & Play

Infants & Toddlers

Winter

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
  • Registration: No registration needed... just show up!
  • Cost: $3/visitor OR Splash Pass OR included with all Fitness Memberships
  • Dates: Fridays Until May 17 (Skip Dec 29, Jan 5, Mar 29, Apr 5) 
  • Time: 9:30am-10:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation East Pool

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
  • Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) OR included in ALL Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons 
  • Half Day Open Swim (1:30-3:30pm): Dec 8, 27, Jan 3, 15, 25, Feb 12, 13, 23, Mar 22, Apr 1, 3, May 10, June 5, 6, 7
  • 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!
  • Pool Rules & Policies

KIDS DANCE DAY

3 Yr Olds-6th Gr

The Zeeland Dance Company is hosting a holiday themed day of fun! Dancers will learn techniques and routines, play movement games and do a dance related craft! That same evening, dancers are invited back to perform at 6pm in “Uplifted”, a concert hosted by the 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. Child must be potty trained and 3 years old as of December 1. 

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, Dec 1
  • Cost for 3 Yr Olds-KG: $29r/$44nr
  • Cost for 1st-6th Gr: $33r/$48nr
  • Date: Sat, Dec 9
  • Time for 3 Yr Olds-KG: 9am-12pm + 6pm Performance
  • Time for 1st-6th Gr: 9am-1pm + 6pm Performance
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Lokers Auditorium
  • Uplifted Performance: 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: Click Here (Go on sale on Tue, Nov 14)
    • Date: Sat, Dec 9 @ 6pm
    • Cost: $5             

PARENT-CHILD SING SONG YOGA

2-6 Yr Olds + Guardian

Help your child develop their motor skills and attention span while also making fun memories with a parent or caregiver! Sing Song Yoga® is an international kids musical yoga program in which song lyrics instruct children how to get into the poses. Class includes yoga poses, yoga-based activities and songs to tie it all together. Parents and kids sign up for this yoga class together. It is a fast paced, 30-minute, child-centered class which was created specifically for 2-6-year olds. Enroll based on age at start dates.  Taught by the founder of Sing Song Yoga®.

  • Register for AM Session Here
  • Register for PM Session Here
  • Cost: $49r/$64nr
  • Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi (founder of Sing Song Yoga®)
  • AM Session 4: Thur | 9:15-9:45am | Jan 4-Feb 1 
  • AM Session 5: Thur | 9:15-9:45am | Feb 8-Mar 7
  • PM Session 3: Thur | 5:50-6:20pm | Feb 8-Mar 7
  • AM Session 6: Thur | 9:15-9:45am | Mar 14-Apr 18 (skips Apr 4) 
  • AM Session 7: Thur | 9:15-9:45am | Apr 25-May 23 
  • PM Session 4: Thur | 5:50-6:20pm | Apr 25-May 23
  • AM Location: Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio
  • PM Location: Cityside Middle School - Chix Coop(except Session 1, which is at Lincoln Elementary)

DANCE FUNDAMENTALS CLASSES

3 Yr Olds-5th 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 strong techniques that will help them in all dance genres as they get older (Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, etc).  Dance Fundamentals classes are invited to participate in the year-end spring recital! All recital details will be posted in November. Recital registration will open in November and close on Feb 17th.

  • Register Here
  • Winter Registration Deadline: Jan 6
  • Winter Class Dates: Feb 5-June 6
  • Class Descriptions: For a thorough description of each class, please see the “Dance Class Descriptions” tab below
  • Spring Dance Recital: All recital details will be posted in November | Recital registration will open in November and close on Feb 17th | Leveled Class Registration Deadline is Jan 13th
  • Fall/Winter Dance Calendar
  • Fall/Winter Weekly Class List/Schedule
  • Studio Locations and Directions
  • Dancewear and Shoe Requirements
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Mon | 2pm | $128r/$143nr
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Mon | 3:15pm | $128r/$143nr
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Tues | 10am | $135r/$150nr (winter only class)
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Tue | 5:00pm | $135r/$150nr 
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed | 4pm | $143r/$158nr
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | 9:00am | $120r/$135nr
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | 10:00am | $120r/$135nr

PRE-K INDOOR SOCCER CLINIC

4-5 Yr Olds

This instructional program uses soccer as a tool to improve coordination, dexterity and overall coordination while also introducing youngsters to the fundamentals of soccer! Instruction is presented through fun, interactive games. Participants will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re learning (but parents will sure notice)!

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $45r/$60nr
  • Coach: Bruce Lane + USA Soccer Staff 
  • Session 2: Saturdays | Jan 6-27 | 1:30pm-2:15pm
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Main Gym 

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. Parent-child lessons have a 6-1 student-instructor ratio. 

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $66r/$81nr
  • Jan 8-Feb 12: Mon | 6:30-7pm
  • Jan 10-Feb 14: Wed | 6:30-7pm
  • Jan 13-Feb 17: Sat | 8:30-9am
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 6:30-7pm
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 6:30-7pm
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 8:30-9am ($55r/$70nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS 

3-5 Yr Olds

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Join us to learn the following skills: Water entry and exit | Breath control and submerging | Buoyancy | Changing direction and position in the water | Treading | Swimming skills on front and back | Water safety. 

NEW: Preschool lessons have a 4-1 student-instructor ratio (rather than the 6-1 ratio we used in previous years)

  • Register Here
  • Swim Lesson FAQ's
  • Cost: $78r/$93nr | Cost is higher for our preschool lessons than our other lessons due to a 4-1 student-instructor ratio (rather than 6-1)
  • Jan 8-Feb 12: Mon | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Jan 8-Feb 12: Mon | 5:30-6:15pm
  • Jan 10-Feb 14: Wed | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Jan 10-Feb 14: Wed | 5:30-6:15pm
  • Jan 13-Feb 17: Sat | 9:15-10am
  • Jan 13-Feb 17: Sat | 10:15-11am
  • Jan 13-Feb 17: Sat | 11:15am-12pm
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Feb 19-Mar 25: Mon | 5:30-6:15pm
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Feb 21-Mar 27: Wed | 5:30-6:15pm
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 9:15-10am ($65r/$80nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 10:15-11am ($65r/$80nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)
  • Feb 24-Mar 23: Sat | 11:15am-12pm ($65r/$80nr due to it being a 5-week session rather than 6-weeks)

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 Here
  • Cost: $65r/$80nr 
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman (Mondays) & Lauren Heald (Saturdays)
  • Mondays: Jan 8-Mar 11 (skip Feb 12) | 9am or 10am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio
  • Mondays: Mar 18-May 20 (skip Apr 1) | 9am or 10am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio
  • Saturdays: Jan 6-Mar 9 (skip Feb 10) | 9am or 10am | Early Childhood Center - Music & Motion Room

  • Saturdays: Mar 16-June 1 (skip Mar 30, Apr 6, May 25) | 9am or 10am | Early Childhood Center - Music & Motion Room

MY GROWN UP & ME: DANCE & MOVEMENT

2-3 Yr Olds + 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: $65r/$80nr 
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Session 2: Wednesdays | 10am-10:45am | Jan 10-Mar 6
  • Session 3: Wednesdays | 10am-10:45am | Mar 20-May 22 (skip Apr 3)
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation | Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

Rhythm and 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 
  • Session 2: Wednesdays | 9am-9:45am | Jan 10-Mar 6 | 
  • Session 3: Wednesdays | 9am-9:45am | Mar 20-May 22 (skip Apr 3) 
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation | Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

gymnastics

3-14 Yr Olds

Our Gymnastics program is designed to help your child increase body control, flexibility, and strength! Each session will include a rotation of working on skills on beams, bars, vaults and floor work. All children must be potty trained.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $43r/$58nr
  • Lead Instructor: Haley Turner
  • Session 4: Sat | Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3 | Quincy Elementary Gym
  • Session 5: Sat | Feb 24, Mar 2, 9, 16 | Feb 24, Mar 2, 9 @ Roosevelt Elementary Gym | Mar 16 @ Woodbridge Elementary Gym
  • Tots (3-4 Yr Olds): 9am-9:50am | Somersaults, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Beginners (4-5 Yr Olds): 10am-10:50am | Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Beginners (6 Yr Olds+): Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Intermediate (Based on Skill Rather Than Age): 12pm-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 (Based on Skill Rather Than Age): 1pm-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

PRIVATE / SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

4 Yr Olds-Adults

Learning how to swim can save your child’s life! Maximize the individual attention you receive and speed in which you learn by signing up for a private swim lesson (three 30-minute lessons)! 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. Please email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll.

  • Registration: Email our Aquatics Secretary, Britt Nanninga, at bnanning@zps.org to enroll + schedule lessons
  • Structure: Three 30-Minute Lessons
  • 1-on-1  Lessons: $94r/$109nr
  • 2-on-1  Lessons: $77r/$92nr each
  • 3-on-1  Lessons: $66r/$81nr each