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Sign-ups and deadlines

Youth sports, swim lessons, classes and camps for kids around Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore, with the day registration closes. Every date is from the organizer's own page.

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Preseason basketball clinic

Holland Parks and Recreation. Grades 3 to 6 · Holland, location to be set · $60 resident, $75 nonresident by Oct 19; $70 and $85 after

Saturdays Oct 31 to Nov 21. Grades 3 and 4 at 9:00a, grades 5 and 6 at 10:30a. Led by Holland Recreation staff; all skill levels.

Little Dribblers basketball

Holland Parks and Recreation. 3 to 5 · Holland Area Gym · $40 resident, $50 nonresident by Dec 7; rises to $50 and $65, then $60 and $75 after Dec 28

Saturdays or Wednesdays, Jan 9 to Feb 10. A parent or guardian joins each child.

Kindergarten and 1st grade basketball clinics

Holland Parks and Recreation. Kindergarten and 1st grade · Holland Area Gyms · $30 resident, $45 nonresident per session by early deadline; both sessions $50 and $65 by Nov 2

Session 1 Saturdays Dec 5 to 19; Session 2 Saturdays Jan 2 to 16. Classes at 9:00a, 10:00a or 11:00a.

2nd grade basketball league

Holland Parks and Recreation. 2nd grade · Holland Area Gyms · $50 resident, $65 nonresident by Oct 26; $60 and $75 by Dec 21

Saturdays Jan 2 to Feb 6. Practices the first three weeks, games the last three. Boys and girls play separately.

Learn to Skate, Session 1

Holland Parks and Recreation. 6 to 11 · Holland Ice Park, 71 E 6th St, Holland · $40 resident, $55 nonresident by Oct 26; $50 and $65 by Nov 16; $60 and $75 after

Saturdays Nov 28 to Dec 12. Ages 6 to 8 at 9:00a, ages 9 to 11 at 9:45a. Helmets required; 15 skaters per class. Session 2 runs Jan 9 to 23 and Session 3 Feb 6 to 20.

Winter wrestling clinic

Holland Parks and Recreation. Kindergarten to 5th grade · Holland, location to be set · $50 resident, $65 nonresident by Nov 2; $60 and $75 by Nov 23; $70 and $85 after

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec 8 to Feb 11 (no class Dec 24 or 31). K to 2nd grade 5:30p, 3rd to 5th grade 6:30p. Led by Myrmidon wrestling instructors.

3rd and 4th grade volleyball clinic

Holland Parks and Recreation. Grades 3 and 4 · Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland · $60 resident, $75 nonresident by Oct 19; $70 and $85 after

Mondays Nov 2 to 30, 5:30p to 6:30p. An after-school option (4:00p, with bus from HPS elementaries) is also offered.

Basketball skills classes (Fall 2)

Tri-Cities Family YMCA. Young 5s and K to 6th grade · Tri-Cities Family YMCA, 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven · $70 members, $110 non-members

Fall 2 session Oct 26 to Dec 20, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:00p or 6:00p by grade. 45-minute classes.

Group swim lessons (Fall 2)

Tri-Cities Family YMCA. 6 months and up · Tri-Cities Family YMCA, 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven · $65 to $80 members, $90 to $120 non-members

Fall 2 session Oct 26 to Dec 20. Weekday afternoon and evening classes plus Saturday mornings for ages 6 and up. Parent and child classes for ages 6 months to 3.

Learn to Skate (Fall 2)

Patterson Ice Center. All ages, 4 and up recommended · Patterson Ice Center, 2550 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids · $108 Wednesday session, $90 Saturday session (cash or check; card slightly more)

Wednesdays Nov 4, 11, 18 and Dec 2, 9, 16 at 5:40p; Saturdays Nov 7, 14, 21 and Dec 12, 19 at 12:10p. Skates provided; bring your own helmet.

Swim lessons

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. 6 months and up · Grand Rapids-area YMCA branches including David D. Hunting YMCA, Mary Free Bed YMCA and Visser Family YMCA

Parent and child, preschool, youth and teen levels. Swimmers are placed by skill level.

Private swim lessons

East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation. All ages · East Grand Rapids High School pool or Wealthy Pool, East Grand Rapids · $35 resident, $45 nonresident per 30-minute lesson

Year-round, scheduled around instructor and pool availability. Call the EGR aquatics office at 616-949-1750 to book.

Swim lessons and youth programs

Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation. 6 months to 14 (swim) · City pools and the MLK Park Community Center, Grand Rapids

Swim lessons start at 6 months with a parent and run through age 14 in four levels. Fall registration is open in the city's online catalog; scholarships cut fees 25 to 50 percent for qualifying households.

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Winter Break Camp

Tri-Cities Family YMCA. 5 to 13 · Tri-Cities Family YMCA, 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven · $55 members, $75 non-members per day; full session $350 members, $375 non-members

Dec 21 to 31, 8:30a to 4:30p; Dec 24 half day to 12:00p; no camp Dec 25 or Jan 1. Members register from Nov 2, everyone else from Nov 9. $40 nonrefundable deposit.

Youth Basketball League (YBL)

Tri-Cities Family YMCA. Tri-Cities Family YMCA, 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven · $100 members, $140 non-members Nov 9 to 27; $120 and $160 Nov 28 to Dec 11

Instructional league. Season starts January 2027. Late fee after Dec 11.

Spring Break Day Camp

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. 5 to 12 (young 5s and up) · Sites include David D. Hunting YMCA, 475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids · $40 nonrefundable deposit per week

Members register from Jan 12, everyone else from Jan 19. Weekdays 7:00a to 6:00p.

Running a league, camp or class? Add your sign-up free with a link to your registration page.