Infants & Toddlers

Spring & Summer

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.


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! 

  • Aquatic Calendars: Until Mar 30
  • Aquatics Calendars: Apr 1-27
  • Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass | Included in ALL Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim while enrolled in Swim Lessons
  • Spring Break Open Swim: 
    • Thur, Mar 28: 6:30-8:00pm
    • Fri, Mar 29: 6:00-7:30pm
    • Sat, Mar 30: 1:30-3:30pm
    • Mon, Apr 1: 1:30-3:30pm
    • Tue, Apr 2: 6:30-8:00pm
    • Wed, Apr 3: 1:30-3:30pm
    • Thur, Apr 4: 6:30-8:00pm
    • Fri, Apr 5: 6:00-7:30pm
    • Sat, Apr 6: 1:30-3:30pm
  • Half Day Open Swims:
    • Apr 1 & 3 | 1:30-3:30pm
    • May 10 | 1:30-3:30pm
    • June 5, 6, 7 | 1:30-3:30pm
  • 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

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 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)

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.

  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Dates: Mon | Mar 18-May 20 (skip Apr 1)
  • Time: 9:00am or 10:00am 
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

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.

  • InstructorCydney Sheneman
  • Dates: Wed | Mar 20-May 22 (skip Apr 3)
  • Time: 10:00am-10:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - 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.

  • Dates: Wed | Mar 20-May 22 (skip Apr 3) 
  • Time: 9:00am-9:45am
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

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
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 6:30pm-7:00pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 6:30pm-7:00pm
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 8:30am-9:00am
  • June 10-26: M & W | 6:30pm-7:00pm
  • July 8-24: M & W | 6:30pm-7:00pm


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)
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Apr 8-May 13: Mon | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Apr 10-May 15: Wed | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 9:15am-10:00am
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 10:15am-11:00am
  • Apr 13-May 18: Sat | 11:15am-12:00pm
  • June 10-26: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • June 10-26: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • June 11-27: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • June 11-27: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am
  • July 8-24: M & W | 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • July 8-24: M & W | 5:30pm-6:15pm
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 9:00am-9:45am
  • July 9-25: T & TH | 10:00am-10:45am


PARENT-CHILD SPLISH SPLASH STORYTIME

3-5 Yr Olds + Guardian

Splish Splash Storytime is a great opportunity for your child to socialize with other young children while developing their love of reading, learning, and swimming!  Each day will begin with 30-minutes of on-deck fun where children will listen to stories and sing songs followed by 60-minutes of playtime in the pool with a parent/guardian.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $3 per person | Register guardian and child(ren) separately
  • Instructor: Julie Russell (Howard Miller Librarian)
  • Session 3: Mon, Apr 15 | 9:30am-11:00am
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool

DIVE INTO SUMMER POOL PARTY

All Ages

Schools out! Let’s make a splash and dive into summer! Join us for a good time at the pool filled with games, activities, and waves of fun for all ages!

  • Registration: No pre-registration necessary. Just show up and pay the $3 per visitor rate at our front desk!
  • Cost: $3 p/person OR Splash Pass OR included with all Fitness Memberships
  • Date: Sat, June 8
  • Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool

summer GYMNASTICS

3-14 Yr Olds

Our Gymnastics program develops body control, flexibility and strength that will help your child excel in gymnastics skills as well as sports, dance and more! Each session will include a rotation of skill development on beams, bars, vaults and floor work. All children must be potty trained.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $79r/$94nr
  • Instructor: Haley Turner
  • Session 1: June 17-20 + June 24-27 (Mon-Thur)
  • Session 2: July 15-18 + July 22-25 (Mon-Thur)
  • Session 3: July 29-Aug 1 + Aug 5-8 (Mon-Thur)
  • Tots (3-4 Yr Olds): 8:00am-8:50am | Somersaults, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Beginners (5 Yr Olds+): 9:00am-9:50am | Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Intermediate (6 Yr Olds+): 10:00am-10:50am | 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 Yr Olds+): 11:00am-11:50am | 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
  • Location: Adams Elementary School Gym

LIL' KICKERS SOCCER CLINIC

3-4 Yr Olds

This camp introduces 3-4 yr olds to the game of soccer! Ball familiarity is the goal and basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing and receiving will be introduced through a variety of simple and fun games! This clinic will also build confidence and self esteem by concentrating on teamwork and cooperation. Register based on age at the start of the program.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $45r/$60nr
  • Coach: Tanja Peter (Licensed Youth Soccer Coach)
  • Session 1: June 26-29 | 8:45am-9:45am OR 10:00am-11:00am
  • Session 2: July 24-27 | 8:45am-9:45am OR 10:00am-11:00am
  • Location: Roosevelt Elementary Soccer Field

SUMMER 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 techniques that will help them in all dance genres as they get older (Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, etc). All participants must be potty-trained. 5 Yr Olds: Register based on age at the start of the program. K-5th Gr: Register based on 2024-25 grade level

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, July 1 (or when full)
  • Costs: $40r/$55nr
  • Summer Class Dates: July 13-Aug 9
  • Summer Dance Showcase: Fri, Aug 9 (registration includes t-shirt)
  • Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | July 13-Aug 3 | 8:45-9:30am
  • Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | July 13-Aug 3 | 9:30-10:15am
  • Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Mon | July 15-Aug 5 | 5:00-5:45pm
  • Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Tue | July 16-Aug 6 | 5:00-5:45pm
  • Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed | July 17-Aug 7 | 2:30-3:15pm
  • Fundamentals (5 Yrs-KG): Mon | July 15-Aug 15 | 4:15-5:00pm
  • Fundamentals (1st-2nd Gr): Wed | July 17-Aug 7 | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Fundamentals (3rd-5th Gr): Wed | July 17-Aug 7 | 5:15-6:00pm
  • Creative Movement (1st-5th Gr): Mon | July 15-Aug 5 | 3:00-4:15pm
  • Jazz Funk (6-10 Yr Olds): Mon | July 15-Aug 5 | 5:45-6:30pm
  • Pom (3rd-6th Gr): Sat | July 13-Aug 3 | 10:15-11am | $50r/$65nr
  • Tap Fundamentals (5 Yrs-4th Gr): Tue | July 16-Aug 6 | 3:30-4:15pm
  • Summer Dance Showcase: Join us to watch all your child(ren) have learned at our Summer Dance classes! No additional registration is needed to perform. 
    • Date: Fri, Aug 9
    • Location: Lawrence Street Park Bowl
    • Mon & Tue Classes: Perform @ 5pm
    • Wed, Thur, Sat Classes: Perform @ 6:30pm

WACKY WEDNESDAYS WITH MS CYDNEY

3 Yr Olds+

Join the Wednesday night fun for a variety of themes throughout summer. Each class will have dancing, crafts, music and snacks fitting our nightly theme! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Wednesday nights are sure to be a blast!

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: July 1
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
  • Bluey Theme (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed, July 17 | 4:45pm-6:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Barbie Theme (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed, July 24 | 4:45pm-6:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Princess Theme (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed, July 31 4:45pm-6:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Grandparents & Me Dance (3-10 Yr Olds): Wed, Aug 7 | 5:15pm-6:30pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Mother/Son Dance (3-10 Yr Olds): Wed, Aug 7 | 6:45pm-8:00pm | $25r/$40nr

DISNEY DANCE WORKSHOPS

3-10 Yr Olds

Ready for a magical day? Join us for dancing, crafts, music and snacks themed by some of our favorite Disney characters! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Get ready for your Disney dreams to come true!

  • Register Here 
  • Cost: $25r/$40nr
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman + Tiffany Stegink 
  • Frozen (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, July 19 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm
  • Encanto (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, July 26 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am
  • Wish (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 2 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm
  • Rapunzel (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 9 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio

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