First Tee Summer Programs
Help your student become a game changer this summer with First Tee – West Michigan!
First Tee's summer golf classes help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and learn the game of golf in a fun and supportive environment.
Financial assistance is available, including a $0 program fee for families experiencing financial hardship or who qualify for Michigan Income Assistance programs.
Learn more and register today: https://firstteewestmichigan.org/grandrapids
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Registration is now open for Caledonia Youth Flag Football! This exciting program provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop football skills, build confidence, stay active, and have fun in a positive team environment.
Divisions are available for boys and girls across multiple age groups, including co-ed divisions for Pre-K through 4th grade, girls divisions for 5th/6th and 7th/8th grades, and a boys 5th/6th grade 7-on-7 division. New for 2026, a Girls High School division will also be offered.
Whether your child is new to the game or looking to continue growing their skills, flag football is a great way to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and the fundamentals of the sport while representing the Fighting Scots community.
Families can register today and learn more at www.calyouthfootball.com.
Looking for a fun, engaging summer experience for your future kindergartner or Young Fives student? YMCA Summer Kinder Camp returns to Kraft Meadows Intermediate School this summer, offering ten themed weeks packed with learning, creativity, exploration, and fun.
Designed for children entering Kindergarten or Young Fives in the fall (age requirements apply), each week features a unique theme, including Color the Y, Ick-Y, Stick-Y Science, Zan-Y Zoo, Red, Y-hite and Blue, YMCA Capes & Chaos, Y-ild West, Wet & Y-ild Week, YMCA Big Top Adventure, Sea the Y, and the Y-Mix Experience.
Camp runs Monday through Friday throughout the summer, giving families flexible options while helping children build friendships, confidence, and school readiness before the start of the school year.
Hosted at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School, the program combines hands-on activities, games, outdoor play, and enrichment opportunities in a safe and supportive environment.
Families can learn more and register through the YMCA Summer Kinder Camp registration page.
Calling all incoming 2nd-8th grade girls! Join us for an action-packed Girls Youth Lacrosse Camp designed for players of all skill levels. Whether you're picking up a stick for the first time or looking to sharpen your game, this camp offers a fun and supportive environment to learn, grow, and compete.
Over three evenings, campers will work on fundamental skills, game strategies, stick work, and teamwork while learning from experienced coaches and players. Participants will build confidence, develop their lacrosse IQ, and make new friends along the way.
The camp will take place July 20-22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and is open to all incoming 2nd-8th grade girls. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your skills and experience the excitement of Caledonia Girls Lacrosse!
Future Fighting Scots are invited to join the Caledonia Youth Cheer Camp on June 24-25 at the South Campus Gym! Open to students in grades K-6, this two-day camp is a fun way to learn the basics of cheer while building confidence, teamwork, and school spirit.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet members of the Caledonia Varsity Cheer Team, learn beginner jumps and stunts, practice individual and group cheers, play team-building games, and make new friends along the way. As an added bonus, campers will be invited to walk in the Caledonia 4th of July Parade alongside the varsity team.
Whether your child is new to cheer or looking to grow their skills, this camp is a great way to learn, cheer, grow, and belong. Register today through the Caledonia Resource Center!
Start your Fourth of July with one of Caledonia's favorite traditions! The Kilt Klassic 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. on July 4 near the Caledonia High School North Entrance (9050 Kraft Ave., Caledonia). The scenic course winds through the high school campus, the Thornapple Trail, and Lakeside Park before finishing back at the high school.
Following the 5K, children can join the fun during the Kids Fun Run, which begins at 9:15 a.m.
All proceeds from the Kilt Klassic support the Caledonia High School Men's and Women's Track & Field and Cross Country programs, helping provide opportunities for student-athletes to train, compete, and succeed.
Packet pickup will be available on July 3 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and on race day from 7:00-7:45 a.m. at the Caledonia High School North Entrance. Participants who register by June 16 are guaranteed an event shirt. Shirt sizes and availability cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after that date.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering on a young runner in the Kids Fun Run, the Kilt Klassic is a great way to celebrate community, fitness, and Cal pride.




