KCP Activity Classes
2024 SPRING/SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN! See the full schedule (PDF)
Adult (Ages 18+) Classes
American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid (Ages 18+)
To register, click on the link below.
Adult CPR/AED/First Aid: Classes will begin again in the fall
Adult CPR/AED/First Aid is a blended learning class. Participants will be emailed a link the Thursday before class, to be completed online, and skills testing will take place on the Sunday you register for, from 10:00am-noon.
Please meet outside of the main entrance on North University Ave. (across from Hill Auditorium) at 9:55am to be escorted inside.
Location: Kinesiology Building, 830 N. University Ave, #4600, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Disc Golf (Ages 18+)
Disc Golf, All levels: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm. $120
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Are you interested in learning to play disc golf? Do you already play and want to improve your game? Join us this summer! You can use what you learn to get out to play while enjoying the outdoors. Please bring your own equipment. If you do not have equipment, starter sets are available for purchase on site (new or used). A starter set consists of a putter, a midrange, and a driver, and can be purchased at most big box stores, local sporting goods stores, and online retailers. Participants should wear athletic or hiking shoes, and long pants or bring bug spray. This class is held off campus, so make sure to allow extra travel time.
Location: BRATS (private course), 5171 Waters Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
Empowerment Self-Defense (Ages 18+)
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Wednesday, August 14, from 5:00-7:00pm $30
Participants will enroll in one 2-hour session, which will include lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practice of physical skills. Instructor: Candace Dorsey, Empowerment Self Defense Program Manager, University of Michigan - Division of Public Safety & Security.
Please meet outside of the main entrance on North University Ave. (across from Hill Auditorium) 5 minutes prior to class, to be escorted inside.
Location: Kinesiology Building, 830 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The empowerment self-defense class will explore the culture of violence, and teach concrete but practical effective skills for personal safety and physical self defense in a wide variety of contexts. Participants will be able to: understand how situational awareness can deter or prevent an attack, use verbal skills for assertive communication, evade and set boundaries (verbal & physical), use practical options to make ourselves more comfortable when uncomfortable situations occur, recognize and interrupt unwanted behavior when in social situations, interpersonal/intimate relationships as well as interactions with strangers.
Golf (Ages 18+)
Beginner: Mondays OR Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm. $135
For new or lapsed golfers looking to get into the game of golf. This class is designed around the core fundamentals to enhance your golf knowledge taught by PGA professionals. An on-course playing experience is part of the lesson. No equipment needed.
Class will be held unless there is extreme weather. You will be notified approximately 1 hour before the beginning of class if we need to cancel. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
To register, click the session you are interested in.
Session 5: Mondays, August 26 - September 23 (class WILL BE held on Labor Day) (Full - join the waitlist)
Session 5: Tuesdays, August 27 - September 24 (Full - join the waitlist)
Session 6: Mondays, September 30 - October 28 (Full - join the waitlist)
Session 6: Tuesdays, October 1 - October 29
Intermediate: Mondays OR Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. $135
To help further develop basic mechanics and techniques of the full golf swing, pitching, chipping, putting, and bunker play. An on-course playing experience is part of the lesson. No equipment needed.
Class will be held unless there is extreme weather. You will be notified approximately 1 hour before the beginning of class if we need to cancel. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
To register, click the session you are interested in.
Session 4: Mondays, July 22 - August 19
Session 4: Tuesdays, July 23 - August 20
Session 5: Mondays, August 26 - September 23 (class WILL BE held on Labor Day)
Session 5: Tuesdays, August 27 - September 24
Session 6: Mondays, September 30 - October 28
Session 6: Tuesdays, October 1 - October 29
Location for all sessions: Miles of Golf, 3113 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Pickleball (Ages 18+), Beginner/Novice
Beginner/Novice: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm $140
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An entry level series for those with no to minimal pickleball experience. The first class reviews rules, scoring of pickleball and game play. Each successive week includes a lesson to improve game skills and strategy and then game play to practice.
Paddles available for use during class. No street shoes allowed, please wear non-marking tennis/court shoes. This class is held off campus, so please allow extra travel time.
There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
Wolverine Pickleball has a new location: Wolverine Pickleball, 235 Metty Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Swimming (ages 18+) Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate
Beginner Swim I: For students with little to no swim experience. This class will start by getting comfortable in the pool by learning to float, glide and rhythmic breathing. You'll progress to front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. You'll also learn to jump in, tread water, and water safety. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
To register, click the session you are interested in.
Saturdays from 5:00-6:00pm, $140
Saturdays from 6:00-7:00pm, $140
Beginner Swim II: This class is for students already comfortable in the water and who can swim across the pool (short way, using stroke). Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, diving, and treading water, as well as water safely, will be taught to improve technique and build endurance. Flip turns will be introduced as skills advance. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
Saturdays from 6:00-7:00pm, $140
Intermediate: Intermediate/Coached Workouts - Pre-requisite: Must have the ability to swim one length (long way) each of crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke. This class will meet you where you are and will focus on refining strokes while building endurance. Each of the strokes will be deconstructed and put back together better than before. We will work on turns, underwater kicking, and butterfly, while continuing work on freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Swim workouts are designed to improve speed, skills, endurance and overall fitness. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
Saturdays, 7:00-8:00pm, $140
Please bring your own towel and goggles (optional, but recommended). Meet on the pool deck at your class time. This class is held off campus, so please allow extra travel time.
Location: Whitmore Lake High School Community Pool, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189.
Tennis (ages 18+), Beginner and Intermediate
Beginner Tennis: This is an entry-level course for those with very little to no tennis experience. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of stroke, technique, grips, rules and etiquette of the sport, basic singles and doubles play. You will participate in drills, games, and play. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
To register, click the session you are interested in.
- Varsity Tennis Center (Indoor Courts): Sundays, 6:00-7:00pm, $135/session (5 classes)
Session 2: July 14 - August 18 (no class July 21) Session full, join the waitlist by clicking "Session 2".
- Chippewa Club (Indoor Courts): Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm, $135/session (5 classes)
Session 2: July 13 - August 10
- Ypsilanti Community High School: Monday and Wednesday OR Friday 5:00-6:00pm These courts are outdoors, if we need to cancel due to poor weather conditions you will be notified approximately 1 hour prior to class. If we cancel due to weather we will make up the class during the week of August 12. There are NO individual class make ups.
- Session 2 Mondays & Wednesdays: July 15-August 7 $200 (8 classes)
- Session 2 Fridays: July 19-August 9 $100 (4 classes)
Intermediate Tennis: In this course, you will review and strengthen stroke techniques with emphasis on spin, depth, and direction. Some advanced shots will be introduced such as lobs, drop shots, slices and approach shots. You will participate in drills, games, and play. There are NO make up classes on an individual basis.
To register, click the session you are interested in.
- Varsity Tennis Center (Indoor Courts): Sundays 7:00-8:00pm, $135/session (5 classes)
Session 2: July 14 - August 18 (no class July 21)
- Chippewa Club (Indoor Courts): Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm, $135/session (5 classes)
Session 2: July 13 - August 10
- Ypsilanti Community High School: Monday and Wednesday OR Friday 6:00-7:00pm. These courts are outdoors, if we need to cancel due to poor weather conditions you will be notified approximately 1 hour prior to class. If we cancel due to weather we will make up the class during the week of August 12. There are NO individual class make ups.
- Session 2 Mondays & Wednesdays: July 15-August 7 $200 (8 classes)
- Session 2 Fridays: July 19-August 9 $100 (4 classes)
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KIDS' CLASSES
Kids Beginning Golf (Ages 7-13)
Classes are on Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm. $135
This course is designed for kids ages 7-13 looking to get into the game of golf. Participants will have five (5), 60-minute classes designed around the core fundamentals to enhance their golf knowledge taught by PGA professionals. There is an on-course playing experience as part of your lesson program. No equipment is needed, however, if you have your own clubs please bring them.
A parent/guardian must stay on site during each class.
Class will be held unless there is severe weather (i.e. tornado or severe storm warning).
All kid's golf session are full for this summer.
Location for both sessions: Miles of Golf, 3113 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Beginning Adaptive Tennis for Kids (Ages 8-12)
This course is designed for children ages 8-12 interested in learning how to play adaptive tennis. We hope to provide a low coach to player ratio in a fun and inclusive environment. Eligible participants include individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities that do not require 1 on 1 support and are comfortable in a small group environment. Participants will learn basic tennis fundamentals such as volleying, groundstrokes and serves and will play many fun games to practice these skills. No equipment needed, but if you have your racquet please bring it.
A parent/guardian must stay on site during each class.
The courts are outside. We will notify you about 1 hour prior to class of any cancellations due to inclement weather. The week of August 12, will be reserved for make-ups if we have to cancel class due to weather. There are no individual make up classes.
To register, click on the session.
- Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm $200 (8 classes)
Session 2: July 16-August 8
- Saturdays 10:00-11:00am $100 (4 classes)
Session 2: July 27-August 17
Location for all sessions: Ypsilanti Community High School (Outdoor Courts), 2095 Packard St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Beginning Tennis for Kids (Ages 8-12)
This course is designed for kids ages 8 - 12 looking to get into the game of tennis. Participants will learn basic tennis fundamentals such as volleying, groundstrokes and serves and will play many fun games to practice these skills. No equipment needed, but if you have your racquet please bring it.
A parent/guardian must stay on site during each class.
The courts are outside. We will notify you about 1 hour prior to class of any cancellations due to inclement weather. The week of August 12, will be reserved for make-ups if we have to cancel due to weather. There are no individual make up classes.
To register, click the session your child is interested in.
- Ypsilanti Community High School (Outdoor Courts): Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm. $200 (8 classes)
Session 2: July 16-August 8
- Ypsilanti Community High School (Outdoor Courts): Saturdays 11:00-noon. $100 (4 classes)
- Session 2: July 27-August 17
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Changes or Cancellations
We are unable to change registrations – all change requests are processed as cancellations. Cancellation requests are made through CVENT, our registration system. Refunds will be processed if requested at least 10 days prior to the start date. No refunds will be issued after that. A cancellation fee is applied to ALL refunds, and the amount varies by class.
Health & Safety Practices
If you aren't feeling well, please stay home and join in when you are feeling better. More information can be found on the U-M Health Response website.
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Contact Us
Kinesiology Community Programs
830 N. University Ave. #4125
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048
Phone: 734-647-2708