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Rocket Football Grades 5 & 6 2025

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 11th (no contact/conditioning)
Teams generally practice: Mon, Tues and Thurs. 6pm till 7:30pm

Games will be on Saturday Mornings: September 6- October 25

Tackle Football: Grades 5 & 6 (2025)

Registration closes on 09/15/2025 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$60.00

Football Grades 3 & 4 FLAG 2025

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 11
Teams generally practice: Mon, Tues and Thurs. 6pm till 7:30pm

Games will be on Thursday nights and Saturday Mornings: September 6 - October 25

Flag Football: Grades 3 & 4 (2025)

Registration closes on 09/18/2025 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$45.00

Flag Football Grades 1-2 2025

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 11th
Teams generally practice: 6pm till 7:30pm 2x per week

Games will be on Thursday nights and Saturday Mornings: September 6- October 25

Flag Football: Grades 1 & 2 (2025)

Registration closes on 09/08/2025 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$40.00

Cheerleading 2025

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 (2025)

Registration closes on 09/12/2025 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/25/2025 to 10/22/2025
$35.00

Youth Soccer PreK - 2nd Grade 2025

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 2025)
Ages 4&5 (Grades Pre-K & K) coed
Grades 1 & 2 coed 
Season Starts Aug 25
Season Finishes Oct 22
Game Nights - Mon and Weds

Soccer U-6 / Ages 4 and 5 / Coed (2025)

Registration closes on 09/12/2025 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/25/2025 to 10/22/2025
$45.00

Soccer Grades 1 and 2 / Coed (2025)

Registration closes on 09/19/2025 at 09:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/25/2025 to 10/23/2025
$45.00

Youth Soccer Grades 3-6 2025

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 2025

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

Season Starts Aug 11th
Season Finishes Oct 25
Game Days = Saturday Mornings

Soccer Grades 3 and 4 /Boys (2025)

Registration closes on 09/12/2025 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$45.00

Soccer Grades 3 and 4 /Girls (2025)

Registration closes on 09/12/2025 at 10:30 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$45.00

Soccer Grades 5 and 6 /Boys (2025)

Registration closes on 09/12/2025 at 11:15 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$45.00

Soccer Grades 5 and 6 /Girls (2025)

Registration closes on 09/12/2025 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 10/25/2025
$45.00

Tennis Lessons -2025

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: 2 Weeks - Monday through Thursday. Cost $40 
July 7th - 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 - 2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 10:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/17/2025
$40.00

Level 2 Young Novice - 2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 10:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/17/2025
$40.00

Level 3 Intermediate & Adult -2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 10:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/17/2025
$40.00

Lakeshore Track Meet - Coed Grades 3-8 (2025)

Lakeshore Youth Track Meet - Zeeland Stadium
3rd-8th Grades = Fall of 2025
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 based on 2025-26 grade level. 
  • Register Here 
  • Track Meet Only: Cost: $15
  • Date: Mon, June 23
  • 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 (2025)

Registration closes on 06/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/23/2025 to 06/24/2025
$15.00

Pickleball Camp 2025

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 18th, 2025

Pickleball Ages 10 - 14 (2025)

Registration closes on 07/19/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/04/2025 to 08/05/2025
$30.00

Swimming Lessons/ Session 3 July 21 (2025)

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 lesson.  

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 21 - July 31) LEVEL THREE -2025

Registration closes on 07/26/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/21/2025 to 07/31/2025
$60.00

Session 3 (July 21 - July 31) LEVEL 2 2025

Registration closes on 07/26/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/21/2025 to 07/31/2025
$0.00

Session 3 (July 21 - July 31) LEVEL ONE 11am-2025

Registration closes on 07/26/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/21/2025 to 07/31/2025
$0.00

Swimming Lessons/ Session 2 July 7 (2025)

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 lesson.  

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 7 - July 17) LEVEL ONE -2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/17/2025
$60.00

Session #2 (July 7 - July 17) LEVEL THREE - 2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/17/2025
$60.00

Session #2 (July 7 - July 1) LEVEL TWO - 2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 07/17/2025
$60.00

Swimming Lessons/ Session 1 June 23 (2025)

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 lesson.  

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 23 - July 3) LEVEL ONE -Beginner

Registration closes on 06/21/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/23/2025 to 07/03/2025
$60.00

Session #1 (June 23 - July 3) LEVEL THREE

Registration closes on 06/21/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/23/2025 to 07/03/2025
$0.00

Session #1 (June 23 - July 3) LEVEL TWO

Registration closes on 06/21/2025 at 08:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/23/2025 to 07/03/2025
$0.00

Middle School Summer Volleyball League 2025

7th & 8th Grade Summer Volleyball League
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays July 7 - August 13, 2025
Time: Evenings after 5:30pm
Grades: 7th & 8th Grade (Fall 2025)
Location: Holland Area Gym
Fees:   $35 
$15 discount if you use last years royal long sleeve jersey.

Girls Middle School Summer Volleyball 2025

Registration closes on 07/12/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2025 to 08/13/2025
$35.00

Trailblazer Summer Youth Sport Camps 2025

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 16 & 17 = Grades 1 - 6, (5:30pm - 7pm) SHS Tennis Courts/ Softball Field
Girls Basketball: June 18 & 19 = Grades 3 -8 , (9am - 11:30am) SMS Gym
Boys Basketball: June 18 & 19 = Grades 3-6 (12pm-2pm) SMS Gym
Girls Volleyball July 23 = Grades 3 -6 , (9am - 11:30am) SMS Gym
Football Camp: July 23 & 24 = Grades 3 - 4, (6pm till 7:30pm ) Schultz Park Soccer Field
Football Camp: July 23 & 24 = Grades 5 - 6, (6pm till 7:30pm ) Schultz Park Soccer Field
Coed Soccer Camp: August 6 & 7 = Grades 3 - 6 (6pm till 7:30pm) Schultz Park Soccer Field
Coed Soccer Camp: August 11 & 12 = Grades 7 - 8 (6pm till 7:30pm) Schultz Park Soccer Field

Track & Field Camp - Coed - Grades 1 - 6 (2025)

Registration closes on 06/17/2025 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 06/16/2025 to 06/17/2025
$20.00

Girls Basketball Camp - Grades 3-6 (2025)

Registration closes on 06/19/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/18/2025 to 06/19/2025
$20.00

Boys Basketball Camp - Grades 3-6 (2025)

Registration closes on 06/19/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 06/18/2025 to 06/19/2025
$20.00

Soccer Camp - Coed - Grades 3 - 6 (2025)

Registration closes on 08/05/2025 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/06/2025 to 08/07/2025
$20.00

Soccer Camp - Coed - Grades 7 - 8 (2025)

Registration closes on 08/12/2025 at 10:45 PM
Season Dates: 08/11/2025 to 08/12/2025
$20.00

Football Camp- Coed - Grades 3 & 4 (2025)

Registration closes on 07/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/23/2025 to 07/24/2025
$20.00

Football Camp - Coed - Grades 5 & 6 (2025)

Registration closes on 07/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/23/2025 to 07/24/2025
$20.00

Girls Volleyball Camp -Grade 3-6 (2025)

Registration closes on 07/23/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/23/2025 to 07/23/2025
$20.00

Upcoming Programs


 

Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation:

Important Registration Deadline Dates 2024-2025

 

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 6

June 24

Summer Volleyball League

Middle School Girls

April 30

June 6

July & August TBA

Swimming Lessons

Ages 4 - 11

April 30

Open Until Full

June 16/ July 7/

July 21

Tennis Lessons

Ages 6 to Adult

April 30

Open

July 14– July 24

 

Soccer Camp

Grades 7& 8

April 30

June 30

August TBA

Rocket Football

Grades 3-6

April 30

June 30

August 11

Cheerleading

Grades 3-6

April 30

June 30

August 11

Soccer Boys & Girls

Ages 8 -11

April 30

June 30

August 11

Soccer Boys & Girls

Ages 4-7

April 30

June 30

Sept. 3

Volleyball

Grades 5&6

Sept 1

Oct. 4

Oct. 14

Basketball Girls

Grades 7&8

Sept. 1

Oct. 4

TBA

Basketball Boys & Girls Grades 3-6

Oct. 1

Nov. 4

Nov. 18

Basketball Boys & Girls Grades K-2

Oct. 1

Dec. 9

Jan. 11

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