New Youth & Adult Programs

Summer

art for relaxation

18 Yr Olds+

Unleash your creativity and embrace some moments of relaxation in this engaging and soothing class designed for artists, creators, and anyone seeking a moment of calm in their busy lives. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Each session introduces a new medium and explores techniques to help you create art you love while enjoying the process. Join us for the full series or drop in for the sessions that spark your interest—no experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to unwind through art.

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  • Cost: $40r/$55nr
  • Instructor: Taelia Spencer (Art Education Major at GVSU)
  • Oil Pastels: Fri, June 27 | 6:30pm-8:00pm 
  • Abstract Acrylic Painting: Fri, July 25  | 6:30pm-8:00pm 
  • Collage Making: Fri, Aug 22 | 6:30pm-8:00pm 
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - ELA room

watercolor in nature

14 Yr Olds-Adults

Join us to explore nature’s beauty while learning the techniques of watercolor painting! We will take to the trail and paint what we see as we go. 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. 

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  • Cost: $75r/$90nr
  • Instructor: Ria VanderKlok
  • Date: Fri, July 11
  • Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
  • Location: Upper Macatawa Natural Area (1300 84th Ave, Zeeland - 84th Ave Entrance)

ART CLUB

1st-2nd Gr

Join our Art Club to take your artistic skills to the next level! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, this 4-day program will help you explore different art mediums, learn new art techniques and fall more in love with art! Each day we will focus on a new art medium while we create a new project to take home. All skill levels are welcome!

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  • Cost: $60r/$75nr
  • Instructor: Taelia Spencer (Art Education Major at GVSU)
  • 1st-2nd Gr: July 7-10 | 5:00pm-6:00pm 
  • Location: Cityside Middle School - ELA room

ADULT SWIFTIES NIGHT

16 Yrs-Adults

The Eras tour may be over, but it would be a “Cruel Summer” if we did not make the whole place shimmer and “Shake It Off” together. Put on your red lip and come sing along and learn some fun Swiftie dance choreography to “You Belong With Me” on the dance floor! No dance experience needed and dressing up is encouraged, but not required! Grab your friends and come for fun!

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  • Registration Deadline: Mon, July 28
  • Cost: $19r/$34nr
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Date: Wed, July 30
  • Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Sprinkling Dance Studio

slimetopia 4: once upon a slime morning camp

7-11 Yr Olds

Step into a storybook world of slime in this enchanting STEAM adventure! Each day brings a new literary twist, from building Camp Half-Blood cabins to engineering Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Ride. Campers will create magical slimes like Evil Hot Dog, Butter Beer, and Chocolate Engineer while diving into favorite tales like Harry Potter, Dog Man, Percy Jackson, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It’s messy, magical, and made for imagination!

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  • Registration Deadline: July 21 (or when full)
  • Cost: $229r/$244nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Aug 4-7
  • Time: 8:00am-12:00pm

  • Location: Cityside MS - Cafeteria

amusement park island mini camp

7-11 Yr Olds

Welcome to Amusement Park Island STEAM Camp, where the only limit is your imagination! At Roller Coaster Cliff, you will dive into the exhilarating world of physics by designing roller coasters that defy gravity and create unforgettable thrills. Zipline Zone offers a heart-pounding adventure, where you’ll learn about aerodynamics and teamwork while soaring through the sky! And in the magical Bubble Springs, creativity bubbles over as you’ll explore the science of water and design their very own bubbly creations!

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  • Registration Deadline: July 23 (or when full)
  • Cost: $229r/$244nr
  • Instructors: Rachel Franklin & Challenge Island Staff
  • Date: Wed, Aug 6
  • Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

  • Location: Cityside MS - ELA Room

ADULT y2k NIGHT

16 Yrs-Adults

Grab your flares, layer those lace tanks, pop those collars and get your cucumber melon scented apple bottom to the dance floor. This fun dance class will center around the best moves from the early aughts, finishing off the night with a choreographed dance number. It’s bound to be a great time, fo’ shizzle! No dance experience needed and dressing up is encouraged, but not required! Grab your friends and come for a fun!

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  • Registration Deadline: Mon, Aug 4
  • Cost: $19r/$34nr
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Date: Wed, Aug 6
  • Time: 7:30pm-9:00pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - Shoreline Sprinkling Dance Studio