Youth Football

a team of young boys playing flag football with one as the focus of the photo carrying the football

Summer 2026

Learn 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 20 – July 23, 2026

Grades:

1st – 6th
(as of 2026/2027 school year)

Times:

1st – 4th: 5:30 PM – 6:50 PM
5th & 6th: 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM
(as of 2026/2027 school year)

Fee:

$40 Resident; $55 Non-Resident by 6/15/26
$50 Resident; $65 Non-Resident by 7/6/26
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Resident after 7/6/26; pending availability

Fall 2026

Little 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 10 – October 8, 2026

Times:

5:15 – 6:00 PM or 6:15 – 7:00 PM

Ages:

3 – 5

Location:

TBD

Fee:

$40 Resident | $55 Non-Resident by 6/15/26
$50 Resident | $65 Non-Resident by 8/31/26
$60 Resident | $75 Non-Resident after 8/31/26; pending availability

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:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 18 – October 15, 2026

First Game

Week of September 14

Grades:

1st & 2nd
(as of 2026/2027 school year)

Fees:

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Resident by 6/15/26
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Resident by 8/3/26
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Resident after 8/3/26; pending availability

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:

August 17 – October 17, 2026
Weekday Practices; Games on Saturdays

Evaluation Night:

Week of August 17, 2026

First Game:

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Grades:

3rd & 4th
(as of 2026/2027 school year)

Fees:

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Resident by 6/15/26
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Resident by 8/3/26
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Resident after 8/3/26; pending availability

Holland 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:

August 17 – October 17, 2026
Weekday Practices; Games on Saturdays

First Game:

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Grades:

3rd & 4th
(as of 2026/2027 school year)

Fees:

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Resident by 6/15/26
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Resident by 8/10/26
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Resident after 8/10/26; pending availability

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. Holland Public and Holland Christian teams will be formed.

Dates:

August 17 – October 17, 2026
Weekday Practices; Games on Saturdays

First Game:

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Grades:

5th & 6th
(as of 2026/2027 school year)

Fees:

$50 Resident; $65 Non-Resident by 6/15/26
$60 Resident; $75 Non-Resident by 8/3/26
$70 Resident; $85 Non-Resident after 8/3/26; pending availability