New Youth & Adult Programs

Winter, Spring, Summer

homeschool FAMILY OPEN SWIM

All Ages

Take a midweek break and make a splash together! Our Homeschool Family Open Swim on Wednesday afternoons offers dedicated pool time for the whole family - infants, teens, and adults! This relaxed, family-friendly swim session is the perfect opportunity to unwind, be active together, and enjoy the water at your own pace. Families can explore all the fun our pool has to offer, including the diving board, youth slide, basketball hoops, and an assortment of toys, floats, life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats. Whether practicing skills learned in swim lessons, or simply enjoying time in the water, this open swim time creates an inviting environment for connection, confidence-building, and fun!

  • Registration: No registration - just show up!
  • Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons
  • Dates: Wed | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

  • Time: 1:30-3:30 PM

adaptive OPEN SWIM

All Ages

Our Adaptive Family Open Swim program provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all abilities can enjoy unstructured pool time with their families. This program is designed to support individuals with disabilities or adaptive needs as they explore, play, and enjoy the water at their own pace in a comfortable and encouraging setting. Lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety and adaptive equipment are available for participants who may benefit from them. Parents, guardians, or caregivers are encouraged to join participants in the water at no additional charge and are responsible for offering any personal support their family member may need. Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, and any preferred personal flotation devices.

  • Registration: Not required - Just show up!
  • Cost: $3 per adaptive participant | Caregivers swim for free | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free for current Swim Lesson participants
  • Dates: Saturdays | Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7, 21
  • Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - East Warm Pool

start strong - small group gym training for beginners

18 Yr Olds+

Ready to feel confident in the gym but not sure where to start? "Start Strong” is the perfect entry point for anyone new to working out or feeling unsure about using gym equipment. This six-class small-group training program is designed to take the intimidation out of the gym and replace it with knowledge, support, and confidence. Once a week, you’ll meet with our certified personal trainer, Stephani Hop, in a small group of 3–6 people for a focused, hands-on training session where you’ll learn proper form and technique, how to safely use common gym equipment and weights, easy-to-follow strength workouts you can repeat on your own, and how to build a balanced fitness routine. Over the course of the program you will receive upper-body, lower-body, full-body, and core workouts — giving you a well-rounded introduction to resistance training. Between sessions, you’ll also have access to the Zeeland Recreation gym to practice what you’ve learned at your own pace using workouts provided by our coach. Whether you’re brand-new to the gym or just looking for more guidance, “Strong Start” will give you the tools, support, and confidence to make fitness a lasting part of your life.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, Jan 10
  • Cost: $150r/$165nr
  • Trainer: Stephani Hop
  • Session 1: Tue & Thur | Jan 15-Feb 3  | 10:00-10:45 AM
  • Session 2: Tue & Thur | Jan 15-Feb 3  | 6:30-7:15 PM

  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - 2nd Floor Gym

intro to point mixed martial arts

9-13 Yr Olds

This 4-week program is designed to introduce kids to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in a safe, positive, and encouraging environment. Each week, participants will be introduced to the four foundations of MMA - striking, kicking, takedowns, and grappling - through age-appropriate drills and games that build coordination, confidence, and skill. Children will also learn the importance of hard work, focus, respect, and teamwork as they progress through fun activities tailored to their level. Join us!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $45r/$60nr 
  • Instructor: Master Josh Pickard - New Heights Martial Arts
  • Session 1: Saturdays | March 7-28 | 9:15-10:15 AM
  • Session 2: Saturdays | April 18-May 9 | 9:15-10:15 AM

  • Location: New Heights Martial Arts Fitness – 338 W Washington Ave, Zeeland

sewing workshop - homestead criss-cross apron

18 Yr Olds+

Join us to design your own homestead criss‑cross apron with purpose and creativity. Whether you’re cooking, gardening, or crafting — this apron is built to serve. Choose from four size options to get the right fit, and enjoy the versatility of a practical, multi-use garment. This isn’t a beginner sewing class, but instead for those comfortable using a sewing machine, threading it, and winding a bobbin. As always, patient guidance is provided by an experienced instructor. You’ll receive the pattern, and all machines and sewing supplies are provided. This workshop is for "Level 3" sewers (see "Sewing Level Guide" below). 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Tue, Mar 10
  • Cost: $90r/$105nr 
  • Instructor: Julie Blakely 
  • Dates: Tue | March 17 & 24
  • Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
  • Location: City on a Hill - 100 Pine St - STE 123 | After arriving at City on a Hill, drive around the building until you reach the entrance off of Taft Street. Enter the building through door G. Take elevator to 2nd floor, then follow the yellow signs leading you to the classroom. 
  • Sewing Level Guide:
    • Level 1: I have very little knowledge of sewing machines
    • Level 2: I know how to use a sewing machine and I can sew a straight line, thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
    • Level 3: I have confidence with a sewing machine and I can do small projects with very little assistance

    • Level 4: I am an intermediate sewer who knows how to sew various fabrics and read a pattern

ugly sourdough - it doesn't have to be pretty to taste good

16 Yr Olds-Adults

Think sourdough needs to be picture‑perfect, crusty, and Instagram‑ready to taste amazing? Think again! In this beginner‑friendly class we leave perfection behind and embrace the beautifully imperfect world of Ugly Sourdough. Using a simple two‑loaf pan method, you’ll learn to bake real sourdough easily. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve tried and stumbled before, this class is for you: we’ll guide you step by step through mixing, folding, fermenting, and baking—with practical tips to make the process feel doable instead of intimidating. By the end you’ll go home with a jar of active sourdough starter to keep the magic going, dough already shaped in loaf pans (pans provided) and ready for overnight cold fermentation (so you can bake when you’re ready within a day or two), a printed guide full of timelines and techniques to build your confidence, and the know‑how — and excitement — to bake your own “ugly” but delicious sourdough your way.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10am)
  • Cost: $95r/$110nr
  • Instructor: Michelle Nolander - Brood Dough + Co.
  • Session 1: Sat, March 14 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Mar 7 Registration Deadline (or when full)
  • Session 2 Sat, May 2 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Apr 25 Registration Deadline (or when full)
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Room 135

ugly sourdough - what the focaccia?!

16 Yr Olds-Adults

Think sourdough stops at ugly loaves? Think again! In this hands-on class, we’ll take Ugly Sourdough to the next level by exploring inclusions, bubbly focaccia, and tender sourdough scones. You’ll learn how to add flavor, texture, and creativity to your baking without losing the relaxed, “ugly is beautiful” vibe. Whether you took part in a previous sourdough class or already bake at home, this class helps you level up with confidence and ease. Together, we’ll fold inclusions into loaves, bake a pan of herb and olive oil-kissed focaccia right in class, and make a batch of buttery sourdough scones. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for inclusive loaves, simple techniques to keep baking fun (and beautifully ugly), delicious focaccia and scones to enjoy later, and a printed recipe and ideas guide to keep experimenting at home. Because once you’ve mastered the basics… it’s time to ask: What the Focaccia?!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10am)
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, Mar 14
  • Cost: $75r/$90nr
  • Instructor: Michelle Nolander - Brood Dough + Co.
  • Date: Sat, March 21
  • Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Room 135

wonderland slime lab

7-13 Yr Olds

Fall down the rabbit hole into a wacky world of slime, surprises, and STEAM! In this topsy‑turvy adventure, kids will craft an “Unbirthday Surprise” gift to kick things off, whip up whimsical Unbirthday Cake Slime, engineer a spinning Mad Hatter’s Tea Party experiment, and mix magical Queen of Hearts Slime — fit for royalty (or rebels!). Each twist and turn promises to get curiouser, goopier, and more imaginative than the last as they explore, build, and play in unexpected ways.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, Apr 1 (or when full)
  • Cost: $54r/$69nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Tue, Apr 7
  • Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - Cafeteria

super steam-io family adventure

All Ages

Grab your STEAM-io mustaches and jump into an unforgettable family quest where teamwork, laughter, and creativity rule! Families will power up their imaginations as they engineer a Super STEAMio Jump that defies gravity, build and launch STEAMio’s Pyramid Slingshot using real‑world physics, and design, decorate, and race their own Ultimate STEAMio Cart Challenge together. Every level brings hands‑on STEAM fun, collaborative triumphs, and memory‑making moments your family will treasure long after the adventure ends!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, Apr 1 (or when full)
  • Cost: $89r/$104nr per family
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Thur, Apr 9
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - ELA Room

kids night out - hop into spring

6-11 Yr Olds

Spring has sprung and we're excited to invite kids to our Eggstravaganza Kids Night Out STEAM event! This event is all about creativity, problem-solving, and of course, having fun. Kids will have the opportunity to design a parachute to keep their eggs safe during a drop, build a zipline carriage to transport their eggs safely across a distance, and even make some bouncing bunnies. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, Apr 17 (or when full)
  • Cost: $54r/$69nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Sat, Apr 25
  • Time: 5:00-8:00 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - Cafeteria

balance buddies - velo kids

2-5 Yr Olds

Velo Kids and Zeeland Rec are teaming up to bring you Balance Buddies — a fun-filled program where little riders can stride, scoot, and build confidence on balance bikes. We’ll play games, be silly, hear stories, learn new skills, and most importantly… have FUN on BIKES! No need to bring your own — balance bikes and helmets will be provided through the Velo Kids Bike Library for your little ripper to borrow each session. Participants should bring their own helmet (or can be borrowed on site), closed toe shoes and a water bottle. Program notes: Although this isn’t a parent-child program, a guardian should stay on-site and in the area during the program. Only balance bikes will be used at this program (no pedal bikes). 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $40r/$55nr 
  • Instructor: Katie Finedel - Velo Kids
  • Session 1: Tue | 10:00-10:45 AM | May 5, 12, 19 | Lawrence Street Park | Registration Deadline: Apr 28 (or when full)
  • Session 2: Tue | 10:00-10:45 AM | July 7, 14, 21 | Roosevelt Elementary | Registration Deadline: June 30 (or when full)

sewing workshop for beginners - pillowcase

18 Yr Olds+

Join us to fall in love with sewing in just 2½ hours! You’ll sew a charming pincushion plus your very own pillowcase with enclosed seams—developing essential skills like threading a machine, using a pattern, and straight-line stitching along the way. This friendly, hands-on workshop helps build confidence as you create useful projects—ideal for everyday use or gifting—and is tailored to sewing novices seeking a fun, practical introduction to the craft. Sewing machines and all materials are provided. This workshop is for "Level 1" sewers (see "Sewing Level Guide" below). 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, May 1
  • Cost: $55r/$70nr 
  • Instructor: Julie Blakely 
  • Date: Tue, May 5
  • Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
  • Location: City on a Hill - 100 Pine St - STE 123 | After arriving at City on a Hill, drive around the building until you reach the entrance off of Taft Street. Enter the building through door G. Take elevator to 2nd floor, then follow the yellow signs leading you to the classroom. 
  • Sewing Level Guide:
    • Level 1: I have very little knowledge of sewing machines
    • Level 2: I know how to use a sewing machine and I can sew a straight line, thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
    • Level 3: I have confidence with a sewing machine and I can do small projects with very little assistance
    • Level 4: I am an intermediate sewer who knows how to sew various fabrics and read a pattern

learning alterations for hire

18 Yr Olds+

Ready to turn your sewing skills into extra income? In this beginner-level workshop, you’ll learn the essential hemming techniques needed to alter dress pants, jeans, uniforms, skirts, and more — the kind of practical skills that pay off. Through clear, down-to-earth instruction from an experienced teacher, you’ll pick up trade tricks that don’t usually show up in basic sewing books. We’ll also cover business tips for marketing your new skills and earning extra cash. This is a hands-on workshop — no need to bring anything except pen and paper. All machines and supplies are provided, and you’ll leave with garment samples that you altered yourself. This workshop is for "Level 3" sewers (see "Sewing Level Guide" below). 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, May 29
  • Cost: $60r/$75nr 
  • Instructor: Julie Blakely 
  • Date: Thur, June 4
  • Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
  • Location: City on a Hill - 100 Pine St - STE 123 | After arriving at City on a Hill, drive around the building until you reach the entrance off of Taft Street. Enter the building through door G. Take elevator to 2nd floor, then follow the yellow signs leading you to the classroom. 
  • Sewing Level Guide:
    • Level 1: I have very little knowledge of sewing machines
    • Level 2: I know how to use a sewing machine and I can sew a straight line, thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
    • Level 3: I have confidence with a sewing machine and I can do small projects with very little assistance

    • Level 4: I am an intermediate sewer who knows how to sew various fabrics and read a pattern

west michigan theater company - broadway concert revue

16 Yr Olds-Adults

West Michigan Theatre Co. — a community theatre company founded to bring quality theatrical performance opportunities in the West Michigan area, with a home in Zeeland — is proud to invite you to be part of this inaugural journey! In our first year, we will produce a Broadway Revue, with intent to produce full length theatre and musical theatre productions in future years once a foundation has been established. We are looking for actors, vocalists, dancers, theatre technicians, and behind the scenes roles within this new venture. Join us!

  • Technicians & Behind the Scenes Volunteer Application (May 8 Deadilne)
  • Audition Application (May 8 Deadline)
  • Audition Preparation: Prepare a 32 bar or one minute cut of a musical theatre song of your choice along with accompaniment via blue tooth speaker or your phone. You are also welcome to select one of our pre-selected audition songs from our website. 
  • Auditions: May 12 & 13 | 6:00-7:30 PM or 7:30-9:00PM | Make audition date/time selection via the Audution Application linked above
  • Cost: $20 | Will be collected after auditions, and only to those cast in production
  • Rehearsals: M-TH | May 18-June 18 | Evening times arranged with cast after auditions | Complete availability questionnaire via the audition application linked above
  • Performance: Sat, June 20 | 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM | Call times TBD
  • Instructors: David Miller, Nancy Clyde, Robert Torgerson (90 yrs of combined experience)
  • Location: Cityside MS - Lokers Auditorium + Various Classrooms

west michigan theater company - summer theater intensive

6th-12th Gr

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new West Michigan Theater Company, along with our very first theatre intensive! Over a focused, two-week session, participants will receive expert training from a directing team (Robert Torgerson, David Miller, Nancy Clyde) that has produced and directed hundreds of shows, all eager to inspire and guide beginning and experienced performers alike. Throughout the intensive you’ll have age and experience-appropriate instruction in acting, song performance, scene preparation, harmonies, vocal/dialect work, stage combat, acting techniques, dance for actor-singers, theatrical movement, vocal health, audition prep — plus scenic painting, digital lighting, theatre sound, and overall theatrical design. At the end of the program, everyone will perform in at least one number in our debut “Broadway Revue Concert,” taking place Saturday, June 20 (details being released soon). We can’t wait to help young artists find their voice, grow their skills, and shine on stage as part of something new and exciting! Register based on 2026-27 grade level. Participants should bring two snacks, a water bottle, and sack lunch daily.

West Michigan Theatre Co. — a community theatre company founded to bring quality theatrical performance opportunities to our West Michigan area, with a home in Zeeland — is proud to invite you to be part of this inaugural journey.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, Apr 17
  • Cost: $300r/$315nr 
    • Cost Includes: intensive classes, t-shirt, headshot, and guarantee of at least one performance piece in premiere West Michigan Theatre Company Revue
    • Incoming 11th & 12th Gr: Also receive college prep services - artistic resume review, college application list assistance, resources for college auditions, college essay proofing, and audition prescreen critique.
  • Instructors: David Miller, Nancy Clyde, Robert Torgerson (90 yrs of experience combined)
  • Assistant Instructors: Current Zeeland High Players Members (by application - TBD) & alumni guest teachers (TBD)
  • Dates: Mon-Fri | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | June 8-12 + June 15-19 (Two weeks)
  • Performance: Sat, June 20 | 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM | Call times TBD

  • Location: Cityside MS - Lokers Auditorium + Various Classrooms

pets, parachutes & slime - a family steam adventure

All Ages

Families will team up for a heartwarming, hands-on adventure filled with creativity, collaboration, and slime-tastic fun! Together you’ll engineer the perfect parachute to protect your adopted pet egg, design and build a dream room for your adopted pet, and celebrate your new family with sweet, swirly ice-cream slime. It’s an evening of imagination, teamwork, and unforgettable memories on Adoption Island!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Tue, June 2 (or when full)
  • Cost: $79r/$94nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Tue, June 9
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - ELA Room

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)

bOYS LACROSSe SUMMER Camp

3rd-8th Gr

Join the Zeeland Boys Lacrosse coaches to improve your lacrosse skills through different drills and scrimmages, while having fun doing it! Participants should bring a helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, athletic cup and cleats. Goalies will need a helmet, throat protector, chest protector, athletic cup and cleats. All skill levels are welcome. Register based on the 2026-27 grade level.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr 
  • Coach: Christopher Scheldt (ZPS Varsity Boys Coach)
  • 3rd-6th Gr: June 15-18 | 9:30-11:00 AM
  • 7th-8th Gr: June 15-18 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
  • Location: Zeeland West HS - Practice Field 

slimetopia - diners, drive thrus & dives

7-13 Yr Olds

You and your STEAM Team have been selected to host the new Slimetopia Diners, Drive-Thrus and Dives reality TV show! Prepare to embark on a cross-country culinary road trip to the slimiest eating establishments in the USA! With such instant Slimetopia classics as In and Out Burger Slime, Tex Mex Slime, King Cake Slime, Clam Chowder Slime and Peach Cobbler Ala Mode Slime, you’ll get an unforgettable “taste” of ooey, gooey local flavors from coast to coast.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, June 16 (or when full)
  • Cost: $240r/$255nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Dates: June 22-25
  • Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - Cafeteria

free family popsicle make & take workshop

School-Aged Kids & Their Families

Get ready for a fun, hands‑on class where families will laugh, learn, and see just how much sugar is hiding in everyday foods — but in the most tasty way possible! You’ll enjoy a refreshing popsicle in class, then get to experiment with creating your own healthy popsicle flavors to take home. Along the way, you’ll pick up easy, real‑life tips for cutting back on added sugars — all while having a great time together.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10am)
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, June 20
  • Cost: Free - Registration Still Required
  • Instructor: Heidi Lynema (Corewell Health Dietitian & CATCH Instructor)
  • Date: Thur, June 25
  • Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - Room 135

world war II - on the homefront

10-13 Yr Olds

Step back into the 1940s and discover what life was like for kids and families during World War II. Through hands-on activities, crafts, and games, participants explore rationing, victory gardens, letter writing to soldiers, and the many ways everyday people supported the war effort. Campers will leave with a deeper understanding of local and national history—and how actions on the homefront made a real difference. Lunch will be provided as part of the camp, featuring a simple “ration-style” boxed lunch from Jimmy John’s. Participants with specific dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch instead.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, June 25 (or when full)
  • Cost: $65r/$80nr
  • Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
  • Date: Thur, July 9 
  • Time: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

  • Location: Dekker Huis Museum (37 E Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464)

pedal pals - velo kids

2-6 Yr Olds

Velo Kids and Zeeland Rec are teaming up to bring you Pedal Pals! New to two wheels — or so close you can taste the freedom of riding solo? Come hang out with us at Pedal Pals – Learn to Bike! Velo Kids and Zeeland Rec are teaming up to give young riders a fun, supportive place to practice and learn to bike. We’ll meet on Tuesdays this summer to play games, be silly, hear stories, and — of course — have FUN on BIKES! We’ll work on balance, safe starts and stops, and building confidence on pedal bikes. This class is for riders who are ready to learn biking on 2 wheels. No need to bring your own — bikes and helmets will be provided through the Velo Kids Bike Library for your little ripper to borrow each session. Participants should bring their own helmet (or can be borrowed on site) and closed toe shoes. Although this isn’t a parent-child program, a guardian should stay on-site and in the area during the program. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, July 1 (or when full)
  • Cost: $40r/$55nr 
  • Instructor: Katie Finedel - Velo Kids
  • Dates: Tue | July 7, 14, 21
  • Time: 11:00-11:45 AM
  • Location: Roosevelt Elementary School

urban adventure camp - velo kids

1st-6th Gr

Velo Kids and Zeeland Rec are teaming up to bring you the Urban Riding Adventure Camp! Join us as we explore our community on two wheels and learn how to ride safely and confidently in a downtown environment. Using a proven curriculum, campers will grow their bike handling skills, learn group riding techniques, and develop the ability to ride on city streets. This half-day, adventure-based camp combines exciting exploration of the community with a focus on bike safety, skills, and stewardship. Campers will be grouped based on ability, and assessments will help determine readiness to advance to more challenging groups in the future. With engaging activities and expert guidance, this camp ensures every rider is equipped to handle urban biking while discovering new and exciting parts of their community. Participants must know how to independently ride a 2-wheel bike 3-4 miles (1st-2nd Gr), 5-6 miles (3rd-4th Gr) or 7-8 miles (5th-6th Gr). Please bring a bike, helmet, closed toe shoes, snack, water bottle, and backpack. If you don’t have a bike, you can borrow one from the Velo Kids on-site library (must be requested one week ahead of time). Enroll based on 2026-27 grade level. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, July 6 (or when full)
  • Cost: $140r/$155nr 
  • Instructor: Katie Finedel - Velo Kids
  • Dates: July 13-16
  • Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
  • Location: Roosevelt Elementary School

girls LACROSSe SUMMER Camp

3rd-8th Gr

Join us to improve your stick skills, offensive skills, defensive skills and gameplay! Limited girls' sticks will be provided for those who don’t have one. However, it’s recommended that participants bring a girl's stick, eye mask and mouthguard. All skill levels are welcome, from first-timers to experienced players. Register based on the 2026-27 grade level.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr 
  • Coach: Meghan Chang (ZPS Varsity Girls Coach)
  • 3rd-6th Gr: July 14-16 | 5:00-6:30 PM
  • 7th-8th Gr: July 14-16 | 7:00-8:30 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Stadium 

civic citizenship & leadership camp

9th-12th Gr

Discover how everyday citizens shape their communities and learn what leadership looks like in action. In this hands-on camp, participants will explore local government, civic engagement, and leadership through team activities, simulations, and guest visits from local leaders. Students will develop skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving while gaining insight into how they can make a difference right here in Zeeland. A pizza lunch will be provided as part of the camp. Participants with specific dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch instead.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, July 3 (or when full)
  • Cost: $60r/$75nr
  • Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
  • Date: Thur, July 16
  • Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

  • Location: Dekker Huis Museum (37 E Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464)

watercolor in nature - beginners

14 Yr Olds-Adults

Join us to explore nature’s beauty while learning the techniques of watercolor painting! Participants will learn a few field sketching and watercolor techniques to help get what you notice onto your paper as we look closely, ask questions, and develop our skill of observing the world around us. All supplies will be provided and participants will go home with a watercolor journal, watercolor field kit, and water brush. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and participants will have the option to sit in one place or meander. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $75r/$90nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Fri, July 17
  • Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

  • Location: Upper Macatawa Natural Area (1300 84th Ave, Zeeland - Meadow Path)

watercolor in nature - intermediate

14 Yr Olds-Adults

Build on your watercolor experience and enjoy the community of other watercolor enthusiasts as we look closely, ask questions, share ideas and techniques, and develop our skill of observing the world around us through painting what we see. Bring your own preferred watercolor supplies and a comfortable, easy-to-carry folding chair. The path is accessible for wheelchairs and participants will have the option to sit in one place or meander. 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $25r/$40nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Sat, July 18
  • Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • Location: Upper Macatawa Natural Area (1300 84th Ave, Zeeland - Meadow Path)

line dance night

16 Yr Olds-Adults

Grab your boots and hat and join us for Adult Line Dancing Night — a fun, social evening where you’ll learn some of country’s most popular line dances, from the Tush Push to the Electric Slide. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned stepper, our instructor will guide you step‑by‑step with easy‑to-follow instruction, upbeat music, and a lively, welcoming crowd. No partner needed — just bring comfortable shoes and a readiness to step, stomp, shuffle, and have a great time on the dance floor.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $19r/$34nr
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman 
  • Date: Wed, July 22
  • Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio

jurassic island

6-11 Yr Olds

Calling all budding paleontologists! Set up camp on Jurassic Island, uncover a land forgotten by time, and unearth the incredible secrets of the dinosaurs and their ancient ecosystem. Walk in the footprints of the gentle giant brachiosaurus, race against the velociraptors, soar through the skies with the pterodactyl, and battle the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. This STEAM-fueled camp is sure to be the learning adventure of all time! 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, July 17 (or when full)
  • Cost: $240r/$255nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Dates: Aug 3-6
  • Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - Cafeteria

slimetopia - shake, rattle & sushi roll

7-13 Yr Olds

Get ready to roll into a deliciously creative STEAM adventure! Campers will mix up a batch of bento box slime, test their engineering skills as they design and shake-test their very own “Ring of Fire” sushi restaurant, and top it all off by creating Rockin’ Ramen Noodle Slime. It’s a night of stretchy, squishy, sushi-inspired fun where science and imagination stick together in the most delightfully slimy way!

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Jan 19 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, Aug 3 (or when full)
  • Cost: $54r/$69nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Mon, Aug 10
  • Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

  • Location: Cityside MS - ELA Room