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Community Fit - Exercise Class (2026)

This is a fitness class that focuses on full body conditioning. Building strength and stamina for everyday wellness. Instructor: Kathryn Norman
Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Classes will meet at Beery Field at 8:30 am Monday and Wednesday mornings starting June 15 and ending July 22.
What to bring:
Your own yoga mat. (we will have a few to share but good to have your own)
Waterbottle

Community Fit 2026

Registration closes on 07/21/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/15/2026 to 07/22/2026
$0.00

Football Grades 3 & 4 FLAG 2026

Football - Grades 3&4 Rocket Flag Football is a developmental program that teaches young athletes the techniques, positions, rules and skills used in the game of football. Saugatuck plays in the West Michigan Junior Football League and plays games on Thursdays and Saturdays with other local communities in West Michigan. The season runs August through October.   Registration deadline is June 30th. 

Grades 3 and 4 will be FLAG FOOTBALL = $45
First practice will be the week of August 17
Teams generally practice: Mon, Tues and Thurs. 6pm till 7:30pm

Games will be on Thursday nights and Saturday Mornings: September 12 - October 24

Flag Football: Grades 3 & 4 (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$45.00

Cheerleading 2026

Cheer our Rocket Football teams on to victory! Participants will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and be part of one of the best squads in the league. Practices will be twice a week in the evenings and games will be on Saturdays during September and October. Deadline is June 30th

Cheerleading: Grades 3 - 6 (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$45.00

Flag Football Grades 1-2 2026

This flag football league is for children grades 1&2.  Players will learn the fundamentals of football along with sportsmanship. No equipment needed. Deadline is June 30th
First practice will be the week of August 17th
Teams generally practice: 6pm till 7:30pm 2x per week

Games will be on Thursday nights and Saturday Mornings: September 12- October 24

Flag Football: Grades 1 & 2 (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$40.00

Rocket Football Grades 5 & 6 2026

Rocket Football - Grades 5&6 Rocket Football is a developmental program that teaches young athletes the techniques, positions, rules and skills used in the game of tackle football. Saugatuck plays in the West Michigan Junior Football League and plays games on Saturdays with other local communities in West Michigan. The season runs August through October.  Saugatuck Community Recreation provides free rental equipment included in the registration cost. Players will be fitted in order of when full payment is received. First come, first serve.  Registration deadline is June 30th.

Grades 5 and 6 will be TACKLE FOOTBALL = $60
First practice will be the week of August 17th (no contact/conditioning)
Teams generally practice: Mon, Tues and Thurs. 6pm till 7:30pm

Games will be on Saturday Mornings: September 12- October 24

Tackle Football: Grades 5 & 6 (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$60.00

Volleyball Girls 5&6 Grade 2026

The Lakeshore Volleyball League is for 5th and 6th grade girls. Teams will play matches on Saturday mornings verses Hamilton, Holland, Allegan and Fennville. Players will learn the basic fundamentals /rules of volleyball. 
Teams will practice 2x per week. Starting the week of October 19
Games will be Saturday mornings Nov, 7,14,21 and Dec 5

Girls Volleyball (5th & 6th Grade) 2026

Registration closes on 10/21/2026 at 04:00 PM
Season Dates: 10/19/2026 to 12/05/2026
$45.00

Youth Soccer Grades 3-6 2026

Youth Soccer: The fall soccer season goes into full swing with teams of all levels competing through the fall months. Registration deadline is June 30th. 
Grades as of fall of 2026

Girls Grades 3 & 4
Girls Grades 5 & 6 
Boys Grades 3 & 4  
Boys Grades 5 & 6        

Season Starts Aug 17th
Season Finishes Oct 24
Game Days = Saturday Mornings

Soccer Grades 3 and 4 /Boys (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$45.00

Soccer Grades 3 and 4 /Girls (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 10:30 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$45.00

Soccer Grades 5 and 6 /Boys (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 11:15 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$45.00

Soccer Grades 5 and 6 /Girls (2026)

Registration closes on 09/02/2026 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/17/2026 to 10/24/2026
$45.00

Youth Soccer PreK - 2nd Grade 2026

Youth Soccer: The fall soccer season goes into full swing with teams of all levels competing through the fall months. Registration deadline is June 30th. 
Grades (Fall of 2026)
Ages 4&5 (Grades Pre-K & K) coed
Grades 1 & 2 coed 
Season Starts Aug 24
Season Finishes Oct 21
Game Nights - Mon and Weds

Soccer U-6 / Ages 4 and 5 / Coed (2026)

Registration closes on 09/12/2026 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/24/2026 to 10/21/2026
$45.00

Soccer Grades 1 and 2 / Coed (2026)

Registration closes on 09/19/2026 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/24/2026 to 10/22/2026
$45.00

Tennis Lessons -2026

Participants will be introduced to grips, stroke patterns, timing, and basic rules of tennis through a series of drills and matches. Improve your hand eye coordination and learn a sport that can be enjoyed throughout your entire life. Classes: - Monday through Thursday. Cost $40 
July 13th - July 17th

Level I – Young Beginners = 5pm - 5:50pm      
Level II – Young Novice = 6pm - 6:50pm            
Level III – Intermediate & Adult = 7pm -7:50pm

Level I Young Beginners - 2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/13/2026 to 07/17/2026
$40.00

Level 2 Young Novice - 2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/13/2026 to 07/17/2026
$40.00

Level 3 Intermediate & Adult -2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/13/2026 to 07/17/2026
$40.00

Middle School Summer Volleyball League 2026

7th & 8th Grade Summer Volleyball League
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays July 6 - August 12, 2026
Time: Evenings after 5:30pm
Grades: 7th & 8th Grade (Fall 2026)
Location: Holland Area Gym
Fees:   $40 
$15 discount if you use last years royal long sleeve jersey.

Girls Middle School Summer Volleyball 2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/06/2026 to 08/12/2026
$40.00

Lakeshore Track Meet - Coed Grades 3-8 (2026)

Lakeshore Youth Track Meet - Zeeland Stadium
3rd-8th Grades = Fall of 2026-27 Grade Level
Join us for the Lakeshore Track Meet! Participants will compete against athletes from other local communities in the events they each learned and practiced at their local Track & Field camps! Each participant can participate in up to two running events and one field event (details below).  
  • Register Here 
  • Track Meet Only: Cost: $20
  • Date: Mon, June 29
  • Check-In Time: 4pm
  • Field Events: Start @ 4:15pm
  • Running Events: Start @ 5:30pm
  • Medals: Awarded for 1st-3rd Place
  • Field Events (choose one): Shot Put | Long Jump | High Jump
  • Running Events (choose two): 70m | 100m | 200m | 400m | 800m | 1600m l 55m hurdles
  • Location: Zeeland Stadium

Lakeshore Youth Track Meet (2026)

Registration closes on 06/19/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/29/2026 to 06/30/2026
$20.00

Pickleball Camp 2026

This is an introduction to the sport of Pickleball. The local Douglas / Saugatuck Pickleball Club is hosting a camp for students ages 10-14 years old at the Schultz Park Pickleball Courts. Instructors will go over rules, court positioning, basic strategies and effective ball placement. 
Pickleball is an addictive life time sport for all ages. Paddles and Balls will be provided.
Cost includes a T-shirt.
Dates: August 4 and 5
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Location: Schultz Park Pickle Ball Courts
Cost: $30 includes t-shirt
DEADLINE: July 17th, 2026

Pickleball Ages 10 - 14 (2026)

Registration closes on 07/19/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/03/2026 to 08/04/2026
$30.00

Swimming Lessons/ Session 3 July 20 (2026)

Learning how to swim is a must if you live in Michigan, we are surrounded by water! These lessons are based on ability and will cover everything from going underwater for the first time to endurance swimming. Participants need to be at least 4 years old.
A parent/guardian must remain on site during the lesson. 
Classes run Mon through Thurs for two weeks (8 total)
Level I (Bluegill)= Learn to feel comfortable in the water. Must be able to hold themselves up along the edge of the pool to participate. Must be at least 4 years old. Water Exploration 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Level II (Trout)=Fundamental skills of floating without support and recovering to a vertical position. Basic self help and rescue skills. Primary Skills 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 

Level III (Bass)=Coordination of front and back crawl, introducing the elementary backstroke, treading water, and safe diving rules. Stroke Readiness 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Session 3 (July 20 - July 30) LEVEL THREE -2026

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/20/2026 to 07/30/2026
$60.00

Session 3 (July 20- July 30) LEVEL 2 2026

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/20/2026 to 07/30/2026
$0.00

Session 3 (July 20- July 30) LEVEL ONE 11am-2026

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/20/2026 to 07/30/2026
$0.00

Swimming Lessons/ Session 2 July 6 (2026)

Learning how to swim is a must if you live in Michigan, we are surrounded by water! These lessons are based on ability and will cover everything from going underwater for the first time to endurance swimming. Participants need to be at least 4 years old.
A parent/guardian must remain on site during the lesson. 
Classes run Mon through Thurs for two weeks (8 total)
Level I (Bluegill)= Learn to feel comfortable in the water. Must be able to hold themselves up along the edge of the pool to participate. Must be at least 4 years old. Water Exploration 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Level II (Trout)=Fundamental skills of floating without support and recovering to a vertical position. Basic self help and rescue skills. Primary Skills 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 

Level III (Bass)=Coordination of front and back crawl, introducing the elementary backstroke, treading water, and safe diving rules. Stroke Readiness 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Session #2 (July 6 - July 16) LEVEL ONE -2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/06/2026 to 07/16/2026
$0.00

Session #2 (July 6 - July 16) LEVEL THREE - 2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/06/2026 to 07/16/2026
$60.00

Session #2 (July 6 - July 16) LEVEL TWO - 2026

Registration closes on 07/12/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/06/2026 to 07/16/2026
$60.00

Swimming Lessons/ Session 1 June 22 (2026)

Learning how to swim is a must if you live in Michigan, we are surrounded by water! These lessons are based on ability and will cover everything from going underwater for the first time to endurance swimming. Participants need to be at least 4 years old.
A parent/guardian must remain on site during the lesson. 
Classes run Mon through Thurs for two weeks (8 total)

Level I (Bluegill)= Learn to feel comfortable in the water. Must be able to hold themselves up along the edge of the pool to participate. Must be at least 4 years old. Water Exploration 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Level II (Trout)=Fundamental skills of floating without support and recovering to a vertical position. Basic self help and rescue skills. Primary Skills 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 

Level III (Bass)=Coordination of front and back crawl, introducing the elementary backstroke, treading water, and safe diving rules. Stroke Readiness 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Session #1 (June 22 - July 2) LEVEL ONE -Beginner

Registration closes on 06/21/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/22/2026 to 07/02/2026
$60.00

Session #1 (June 22 - July 2) LEVEL THREE

Registration closes on 06/21/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/22/2026 to 07/02/2026
$60.00

Session #1 (June 22 - July 2) LEVEL TWO

Registration closes on 06/21/2026 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/22/2026 to 07/02/2026
$0.00

Trailblazer Summer Youth Sport Camps 2026

Our summer youth sports camps are under the direction of our varsity sports programs. Participants will work with the varsity coaching staff and players/athletes. This is a great way to stay sharp during the summer months and learn new drills and techniques to improve your game.        

Track & Field Camp: June 15 & 16 = Grades 1 - 6, (5:30pm - 7pm) SHS Stadium
Girls Basketball Camp: June 17 & 18 = Grades 3-8 (9am-11:30am) SHS Gym
Boys Basketball Camp: June 17 & 18 = Grades 3-6 (12pm-1:30pm-) SHS Gym
Boys Baseball Camp: June 24 & 25 = Grades 3-6 (5pm-6:30pm-) Demerest Field
Bowling Camp: July 15 & 16 = Grades 6-9 , (1pm - 2:30pm) Alleys Lakeview Lanes
Girls Volleyball July 22 = Grades 3 -6 , (9am - 11:30am) SMS Gym
Football Camp: July 29 & 30 = Grades 3 - 6, (6pm till 7:30pm ) SHS Stadium
Coed Soccer Camp Session 1: June 23 & July 21 = Grades 3 - 6 (6pm -7:30pm) SHS Stadium
Coed Soccer Camp Session 2: August 5 & 6 = Grades 3 - 6 (6pm -7:30pm) SHS Stadium

Boys Baseball Camp - Grades 3-6 (2026)

Registration closes on 06/25/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/24/2026 to 06/25/2026
$20.00

Track & Field Camp - Coed - Grades 1 - 6 (2026)

Registration closes on 06/17/2026 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 06/15/2026 to 06/17/2026
$20.00

Girls Basketball Camp - Grades 3-6 (2026)

Registration closes on 06/18/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/17/2026 to 06/18/2026
$20.00

Boys Basketball Camp - Grades 3-6 (2026)

Registration closes on 06/18/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/17/2026 to 06/18/2026
$20.00

Soccer Camp Session 2- Coed - Grades 3 - 6 (2026)

Registration closes on 08/06/2026 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/05/2026 to 08/06/2026
$20.00

Soccer Camp Session 1 - Coed - Grades 3 - 6 (2026)

Registration closes on 07/17/2026 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 06/23/2026 to 07/21/2026
$20.00

Football Camp- Coed - Grades 3 & 4 (2026)

Registration closes on 07/30/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/29/2026 to 07/30/2026
$20.00

Football Camp - Coed - Grades 5 & 6 (2026)

Registration closes on 07/30/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/29/2026 to 07/30/2026
$20.00

Girls Volleyball Camp -Grade 3-6 (2026)

Registration closes on 07/22/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/22/2026 to 07/23/2026
$20.00

Bowling Camp- Coed Grades 6-9 (2026)

Registration closes on 07/16/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/15/2026 to 07/16/2026
$20.00

Upcoming Programs


 

Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation:

Important Registration Deadline Dates 2026-2027

 

Program

Registration Start Date

Registration Deadline

*Program Start Date

Baseball / Softball

Ages 3-16

Jan. 6

Feb. 21

Minor2/Majors/Juniors: March

Tball/Minor1: April

Start Smart: May

Boys Basketball Camp

Grades 3-8

April 30

June 6

June TBA

Girls Basketball Camp

Grades 3-8

April 30

June 6

June TBA

Track Camp

Grades 1-6

April 30

June 6

June TBA

Lakeshore Track Meet

Grades 3-8

April 30

June 19

June 29

Summer Volleyball League

Middle School Girls

April 30

June 5

July & August TBA

Swimming Lessons

Ages 4 - 11

April 30

Open Until Full

June 15/ July 6/

July 20

Tennis Lessons

Ages 6 to Adult

April 30

Open

July 13– July 17

 

Soccer Camp

Grades 7& 8

April 30

June 30

August TBA

Rocket Football

Grades 3-6

April 30

June 30

August 17

Cheerleading

Grades 3-6

April 30

June 30

August 17

Soccer Boys & Girls

Ages 8 -11

April 30

June 30

August 17

Soccer Boys & Girls

Ages 4-7

April 30

June 30

August 24

Volleyball

Grades 5&6

Sept 1

Oct. 4

Oct. 19

Basketball Girls

Grades 7&8

Sept. 1

Oct. 4

TBA

Basketball Boys & Girls Grades 3-6

Oct. 1

Nov. 4

Nov. 16

Basketball Boys & Girls Grades K-2

Oct. 1

Dec. 9

Jan. 9

Basketball Boys

Grades 7&8

Dec 1

Jan 19

Feb 3

Ski Club

Ages 6 to Adult

Nov. 11

Open

Nov-Close

* Tentative start date. Subject to change.

 

Additional Summer Programs for Children:

Saugatuck Yacht Club: Sailing Lessons and Boaters Safety

Saugatuck/Douglas Library: Summer Programs Saugatuck Center for the Arts:  Youth Art Programs