Little FootballersLittle Footballers is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the sport and the basic motor skills necessary to play. This is an instructional clinic, not a league. No teams will be formed. This is a parent-child interactive program, so each child is required to have a parent/guardian join them in the program. Classes are limited to 20 children.Dates: Thursdays, September 11 - October 9, 2025Times: 5:15 - 6:00 PM or 6:15 - 7:00 PMAges: 3 - 5Location: TBDFees: $40 Resident | $55 Non-Res by 6/16/25 $50 Resident | $65 Non-Res by 8/25/25 $60 Resident | $75 Non-Res after 8/25/25; pending availability
Preseason Football CampLearn the game of football through drills and activities. This camp is to get kids excited and ready for the upcoming football season. All skill levels are welcome. This is an instructor led camp.Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 21 - 24, 2025Grades: 1st - 6th (as of 2025/2026 school year)Times: 1st - 4th, 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM 5th & 6th, 7:00 PM - 8:20 PMLocation: TBD
Fee: $40 Resident l $55 Non-Res by 6/16/25 $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 7/7/25 $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res after 7/7/25; pending availability
1st & 2nd Grade Flag Football Learn the fundamentals of football in a non-tackling league. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required. This league is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening. Volunteer coaches will make this league possible.Dates: Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, October 9, 2025 Tuesday & Thursday EveningsFirst Game: Week of September 8, 2025Grades: 1st & 2nd (as of 2025/2026 school year)Location: TBDFee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25 $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 8/4/25 $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 8/4/25; pending availability
3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football Learn the fundamentals of football in a non-tackling league. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required. Games will be played on Saturdays with practices being held during the week. Practices will be determined by volunteer coach. Volunteer coaches will make this league possible.Dates: Week of August 11 - October 11, 2025 Weekday Practices; Games on SaturdaysEvaluation Night: Week of August 11, 2025First Game: Saturday, September 6, 2025Grades: 3rd & 4th (as of 2025/2026 school year)Location: TBDFee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25 $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 7/28/25 $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 7/28/25; pending availability
3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football - After School Practice OptionHolland Parks and Recreation is offering an After School Practice option for a limited number of 3rd & 4th grade students. This program is being offered for any 3rd & 4th grade Holland Public or Home school students. After School teams will practice at the conclusion of the school day until 5:15 PM. This program is a part of the traditional 3rd & 4th grade football program. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required.Dates: Week of August 18 - October 11, 2025 Weekday Afternoon Practices 2x/Week, Saturday Morning GamesFirst Game: Saturday, September 6, 2025Grades: 3rd & 4th HPS or Home school StudentsLocation: TBDFee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25 $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 7/28/25 $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 7/28/25; pending availability
5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football Participants will compete in the West Michigan Junior Football League (WMJFL) on Saturday mornings with practices being held during the week. Participants will be responsible for all required football equipment including mouthpiece, padding, rubber cleats, white helmet & black pants. Holland Recreation will provide a game jersey. Assistance with equipment costs available through Workforce Scholarships to those meeting financial need criteria. Holland Public and Holland Christian teams will be formed.Dates: Week August 11 - October 11, 2025 Weekday Practices; Games on SaturdaysFirst Game: Saturday, September 6, 2025Grades: 5th & 6th (as of 2025/2026 school year)Location: TBDFee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25 $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 7/28/25 $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 7/28/25; pending availability
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A new community focused recreation center will be coming to the City of Holland, and we are in the early planning stages of the process. Currently, Holland Parks & Recreation is looking for community input on the recreation center conceptual plan. Please take a moment to complete the survey below.