Charlotte Aquatic Center
General Information and Schedule
Aquatic center hours
The Charlotte Aquatic Center is open Monday - Friday from 6am - 9pm and on Saturdays from 9am - 3pm. Our main pool is open the whole time, we do not close it for programming. Please just avoid any lessons or classes that may be taking place. The therapy pool has specific hours and does close for programming. Please see below
Therapy Pool Schedule
Main Pool Schedule
Entrance to the facility
A Charlotte Aquatic Center membership is not required to swim at our facility. We have a few different options for entrance.
Daily Guest Fee: $5 per person entering the water no matter the age
Punch Card: $40 for 12 swims
Membership: Pricing in membership tab
Daily Guest Fee: $5 per person entering the water
Pay each time you come swimming. We do not charge for people coming in to watch. We have benches around the pool to sit and watch from or feel free to sit in the stands to watch.
Punch Cards: $40 for 12 swims
A punch card is for people that use the pool more often. Punch cards are not person specific, a family can work off of one card. One punch per person each time you come to our facility. We can hold the card for you or you can keep it and bring it back each time you swim. Punch cards do not expire.
Membership: See Membership Section
A membership is for people that use the pool regularly. A membership will give you access to the pool any time we are open. Members still pay for classes and programming. Members do receive 75% off of water exercise classes.
Water exercise classes
Water Exercise classes happen in our warmer water therapy pool. Classes are $10 each class. We offer punch cards with 10 punches for $60. Members receive 66% off of water exercises. A punch card for a member is $20.
Monday Class: 6:00 - 7:00 pm with Miss Nila
Tuesday Class: 9:30 and 10:30 classes and 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Miss Jen
Wednesday Class: 6:00 - 7:00 with Miss Nila
Thursday Class: 9:30 and 10:30 classes and 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Miss Jen
Aquatic Center Memberships
Entrance to the facility
A Charlotte Aquatic Center membership is not required to swim at our facility. We have a few different options for entrance.
Daily Guest Fee: $5 per person no matter the age
Punch Card: $40 for 12 swims
Punch cards are not person specific, a family can work off of one card. One punch per person each time you come to our facility. We can hold the card for you or you can keep it and bring it back each time you swim.
Membership pricing
You can purchase a membership online. You may decide to pay for it all up front, or pay by month. If you purchase a membership and pay monthly, you will need to call our office to cancel or you will continue to be charged. There is not an end to the recurring billing until you cancel it.
Click Here to purchase membership.
Birthday Parties / Rentals
Open Swim Birthday Parties
An open swim birthday party can be held when our pool is normally open. There is a flat fee of $100 for an open swim party. This price includes tables and chairs and all swimmers up to 50 people.
Click here for the live link to know what dates and times are available.
Private Rental Birthday Parties
Private rentals are held when our pool is normally closed. Lifeguards will be provided for each party as well as tables and chairs. You can rent one pool for $200 and both pools for $300.
Click here for the live link to know what dates and times are available.
Wibit and Movie Add Ons
Our wibit is available to rent for both open swim and private rentals. Any child using the wibit would need to pass a deep end test of swimming 25 yards on their stomach unassisted. No lifejackets or puddle jumpers are allowed in the deep end of our pools. The wibit is a main pool only activity. The wibit begins at $50 for rental and may be more if additional lifeguards are needed. Please call our office at 517.541.5740 for more information.
It is possible for us to add a movie to your therapy pool or main pool rental. The movie in the therapy pool would look similar to the picture above. We have a large rolling panel TV we can bring in and stream the movie of your choice. If you add a movie in the main pool, it would show on the scoreboard. Please call our office at 517.541.5740 for more information.
Large Group Swims
Large group swims happen during our open hours. Large group rates require a minimum of 10 swimmers. Large groups are charged $3 per person entering the water as opposed to our normal $5 per person. Arrangements must be made ahead of time for large group swims so that we may have the appropriate number of lifeguards on deck. Please call our office at 517.541.5740 for more information.
Stroke Clinics --Tiger Sharks
summer stroke clinics
Stroke Clinics are for competitive swimmers or those that are level 4 or 5 in American Red Cross lessons that are wanting to refine and improve their strokes. Participants must wear a competitive suit and have cap and goggles. Please bring a water bottle to practice. Registration is available online or for more information call 517.541.5740.
IM (Individual Medley) Stroke Clinic $30
July 21, 22, and 23
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Turns Stroke Clinic $30
July 28, 29, and 30
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Starts Stroke Clinic $30
August 4, 5, and 6
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Relays Stroke Clinic $30
August 11, 12, and 13
6:00 - 7:00 PM
tiger sharks club swimming Fall 2025
Anyone is able to join the Tiger Shark swim club. We welcome CPS students, homeschoolers, and other area district students. There is no residency requirement for Tiger Sharks.
Tiger Shark Information Guide
Session Dates:
September 15th - November 6th
November 10th - January 22nd
January 26th - Championship (mid April)
1st - 3rd Grade Students $120 Register Here
Practice 2 times a week for 60 minutes.
Swimmers in 1st - 3rd grades will practice two times per week for one hour. Practice will be like an intense swimming lesson. The goal of our program for our youngest sharks is to be able to compete all four strokes 25 yards legally. Practice is offered daily Monday - Thursday from 6:00 -7:00pm, pick the two days that work best for you. They do not always have to be the same two days, there is flexibility in our program to make it easy for you to participate.
4th - 5th Grade Students $160 Register Here
Practice 2 times a week for 90 minutes.
Swimmers in 4th and 5th grades will practice two times per week for 90 minutes. Practices will entail both stroke instruction and drill along with building strength and stamina. Our goal for our 4th and 5th grade students is to be able to compete all four strokes 50 yards legally. Practice is offered daily Monday - Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, pick the two days that work best for you. They do not always have to be the same two days, there is flexibility in our program to make it easy for you to participate.
6th - 8th Grade Students $200 Register Here
Practice 3-4 times a week for 90 minutes.
Swimmers in 6th through 8th grades will practice three to four times per week for 90 minutes. Practices will entail both stroke instruction and drill along with building strength and stamina. Our goal for our middle school swimmers is to be able to compete in middle school and swim the event list. Practice is offered daily Monday - Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Meet schedule
Swimming and Diving Lessons
Pre-Registration is required for all summer programs unless noted otherwise. Please register online or call (517) 541-5740. These programs have been made possible in part by Playground and Recreation Millage funds. *Please note that refunds will not be granted once registered.
swimming lessons for school aged children:
Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.
School Aged Children in Levels 1-5
July 21st - July 31st Register Here
10:00 - 10:45 Levels 1 - 3
10:45 - 11:30 Levels 1 - 4
5:00 - 6:00 Levels 1 - 3 and 5
School year student swimming lessons
September 8th - October 1st $65 Register Here
5:00 - 6:00 pm Levels 1 - 5
Classes meet:
Sept 8th and 10th
Sept 15th and 17th
Sept. 22nd and 24th
Sept 29th and Oct 1st
November 10th - December 10th $65 Register Here
5:00 - 6:00 pm Levels 1 - 5
Classes meet:
Nov. 10th and 12th
Nov. 17th and 19th
No class Nov. 24th and 26th for Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 1st and 3rd
Dec 8th and 10th
January 12th - Feb 9th $65 Register Here
5:00 - 6:00 pm Levels 1 - 5
Classes meet:
Jan. 12th and 14th
Jan. 21st (No class Jan. 19th)
Jan. 26th and 28th
Feb. 2nd and 4th
Feb. 9th last class
April 6th - April 29th $65 Register Here
5:00 - 6:00 pm Levels 1 - 5
Classes meet:
April 6th and 8th
April 13th and 15th
April 20th and 22nd
April 27th and 29th
May 4th - June 1st Register Here
5:00 - 6:00 pm Levels 1 - 5
Classes meet:
May 4th and 6th
May 11th and 13th
May 18th and 20th
May 25th and 27th
Little Fish
Little Fish is a class for students that are not yet 5 years old but that are starting to swim on their own. Kids that want to be in the water, like going underwater, and are starting to move themselves in the water without a puddle jumper or lifejacket. The class has 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of play.
Little Fish Register Here
September 8th - October 1st
Monday/Wednesday
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Little Fish Register Here
October 13th - November 5th
Monday/Wednesday
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Little Fish Register Here
November 17th - December 15th
Monday/Wednesday
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Little Fish Register Here
January 5th - 28th
Monday/Wednesday
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Little Fish Register Here
February 9th - March 4th
Monday/Wednesday
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Swimming Lessons for Young children:
A parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons but only the child should be registered. Both parents are welcome in the water. Children who are not completely toilet trained must wear a swimmy diaper.
Young Child Open Swim in Therapy Pool Aug. 4th - 13th Register Here
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30
$10 per family per date
September 6th - October 25th Saturdays $55 Register Here
10:00 - 10:30 Infant for ages 6 months - 24 months
10:30 - 11:00 Toddler for ages 2 and 3 years old
11:00 - 11:30 Preschool 1 ages 3 - 5 years old
11:30 - 12:00 Preschool 2 ages 4 and 5 years old
September 8th - October 1st Mondays and Wednesdays $55 Register Here
4:00 - 4:30 Infant Class for ages 6 months through 24 months
4:30 - 5:00 Toddler Class for ages 2 and 3 years old.
5:00 - 5:30 Preschool 1 and 2 for ages 3 through 5 years old.
October 13th - November 5th Mondays and Wednesdays $55 Register Here
4:00 - 4:30 Infant Class for ages 6 months through 24 months
4:30 - 5:00 Toddler Class for ages 2 and 3 years old.
5:00 - 5:30 Preschool 1 and 2 for ages 3 through 5 years old.
November 1st - December 20th Saturday Class $55 Register Here
10:00 - 10:30 Infant for ages 6 months - 24 months
10:30 - 11:00 Toddler for ages 2 and 3 years old
11:00 - 11:30 Preschool 1 ages 3 - 5 years old
11:30 - 12:00 Preschool 2 ages 4 and 5 years old
November 17th - December 15th Mondays and Wednesdays $55 Register Here
4:00 - 4:30 Infant Class for ages 6 months through 24 months
4:30 - 5:00 Toddler Class for ages 2 and 3 years old.
5:00 - 5:30 Preschool 1 and 2 for ages 3 through 5 years old.
Adult Swimming Lessons $65 for 8 classes
Adults are considered anyone 13 or older for swimming lessons. Classes will meet in the main pool on Thursday evenings
September 11th - November 6th $65 Register Here
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Main Pool
January 8th - March 12th $65 Register Here
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Main Pool
Summer springboard diving lessons
Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.
Springboard Diving Lessons $75 per person per session
Join us for springboard diving lessons. Lessons will take place at the Aquatic Center daily Monday through Thursday and include both dry land time and water time. Participants will learn front jumps in the basic straight, tuck and pike positions along with lineups and triple jumps. There will be an introduction to hurdles as well. Participants should wear shorts and t-shirt and bring a suit and towel. Participants must be at least 7 years old and able to swim to the side from the diving board.
July 28th - Aug. 14th Register Here
Daily Monday - Thursday
9:00 - 11:00 am
school year springboard diving lessons
Join us for springboard diving lessons. Lessons will take place at the Aquatic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays and include both dry land time and water time. Participants will learn front jumps in the basic straight, tuck and pike positions along with lineups and triple jumps. There will be an introduction to hurdles as well. Participants should wear shorts and t-shirt and bring a suit and towel. Participants must be at least 7 years old and able to swim to the side from the diving board.
September 3rd - October 8th $75 Register Here
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:00 pm
October 13th - December 10th $75 Register Here
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:00 pm
January 5th - February 25th $75 Register Here
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:00 pm
March 2nd - April 29th $75 Register Here
Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Homeschool Offerings
The Charlotte Aquatic Center offers opportunities specifically for homeschool families. All are welcome to join in all of our programming. We do not have residency or membership requirements for any of our programming. All are welcome to attend.
Homeschool Swimming Lessons
Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 - 12:00pm
Purchase an eight lesson punch card for $65
Our homeschool swimming lessons occur each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm and include a 30 minute swimming lesson and 30 minutes of open swim. These lessons are designed for school aged children (5 years old and up). We will do our best to have two swimming instructors at each lesson allowing for one lesson in our shallow pool for beginning swimmers and one lesson in our larger shallow area or deep water for our more intermediate and advanced swimmers.
TeamReach Code: H0m3sch00l
We ask all of our homeschool swimming families to download and join our group in TeamReach. This allows us to communicate with you directly if class, for any reason, should be cancelled or instructors not available. When that happens, homeschool families are welcome to come swimming from 11 - 12 for open swim and pay the normal $5 per person rate.
Parents and younger siblings are welcome to swim during homeschool time. Simply pay normal admission to the pool and swim with the whole family.
homeschool holiday parties
The Charlotte Aquatic Center offers homeschool families the opportunity to engage and participate in the fun "classroom type holiday party" with an added bonus of 60 minutes swimming attached. Come and celebrate the holidays with us.
Halloween Party: Tuesday, October 28th
9:00 - 11:30 am Register Here
Our Halloween Party is a carnival on our main pool deck. Participants come dressed in their Halloween costume and travel from station to station playing games and trick or treating. Once you are done playing games and trick or treating you can swim in our main pool and we will have glow swimming in our therapy pool. Come join in on the fun.
Christmas Party: Thursday, December 18th
9:00 - 11:30 am Register Here
Our Christmas party will be held in the lobby of the Charlotte Aquatic Center. We will make an ornament, decorate Christmas cookies, hear a holiday story, and enjoy some hot cocoa. Wear your pajamas and cuddle in with us for a fun Christmas themed party. We will end with 60 minutes of swimming with Christmas music playing and lights on in the pool. Come join in on the fun.
Valentine Party: Tuesday, February 9th
9:00 - 11:30 am Register Here
Looking for a Valentine Exchange for your homeschool student to participate in? Look no further, we have you covered. Join in our Valentine Party! Your child will need to create their own Valentine box or bag at home to collect their Valentines in. They also need to create or sign Valentines for the other children coming to the party. 60 minutes of swimming is also included in our party.
Easter Party: Thursday, April 2nd
9:00 - 11:30 am Register Here
Join us for an Easter celebration at the Charlotte Aquatic Center. We will begin with an Easter breakfast of pancakes and sausage doggies along with doing arts and crafts. We will have an egg hunt in the therapy pool and then swim for 60 minutes. Join in on the fun.
Homeschool Pool Parties
The Charlotte Aquatic Center offers a time for homeschool families to meet up and swim together at a reduced rate. For just $10, the whole family can swim together. We will have the wibit in the water (must pass deep end test without lifejacket or puddle jumper) and extra guards on duty. No registration is necessary, just show up and swim.
Tuesday, September 16th 9:30 - 11:00am
Tuesday, November 18th 9:30 - 11:00 am
Tuesday, January 13th 9:30 - 11:00
Tuesday, March 10th 9:30 - 11:00
Tuesday, May 12th 9:30 - 11:00
Swim In Movies / Saturday Morning Cartoons
Pre-Registration is not required, but recommended. We can only have 30 people attend our Swim In Movies.
Swim In movies Register Here
Register in advance for $7 per person or pay $10 per person at the door. Please bring your own personal raft. Light concessions will be available for $2 each item. No outside food is permitted. All movies are shown in our therapy pool. The water temperature is 92 degrees. Parents must be in the water with anyone younger than 8 years old.
Wednesday, July 23rd
Despicable Me 4 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 6th
Inside Out 2 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 13th
Barbie Move 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Saturday morning cartoons
Join us for Saturday morning cartoons in the Therapy pool! This time is designated for young families. An adult must accompany children into the water. Swim diapers are necessary if your child is not fully toilet trained. Come anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 to enjoy this event in the pool. $10 per family. Register Here
Saturday, July 26th 9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturday, August 9th 9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturday, December 27th 9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturday, February 28th 9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturday, May 16th 9:00 - 11:00 am
Saturday, May 30th 9:00 - 11:00 am
Special Swims
pool parties
Drop the kids off to swim at the Charlotte Aquatic Center with lots of other children. We will have additional lifeguards on duty and the Wibit in the water. No registration is needed, we do ask that you come in and sign them in and out with the lifeguards. This will be available Monday through Friday beginning June 9th and ending August 15th.
Pool Party Time: 1:00 - 4:30 PM
$5 per person for 90 minutes of swimming anytime during the afternoon.
Monday - Friday June 9th - August 15th.
Glow Swims
The Charlotte Aquatic Center will host several glow swims this fall and winter. We turn all the over head lights off and have just the lights in the pool on. All participants receive a glow stick upon entry and there will be many glow sticks in the water. Participants are welcome to bring their own glow sticks as well if they would like to. We use both pools for our glow swims.
Friday, October 24th 7:00 - 8:30
Friday, October 31st 3:30 - 5:00
Monday, December 22nd 7:00 - 8:30
Monday, December 29th 7:00 - 8:30
Friday, January 30th 7:00 - 8:30
American Red Cross Trainings
Lifeguard training
August 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Register Here
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Participants must be able to attend ALL training dates. There is also 9 hours of online training that must be completed by Wednesday, August 13th before class. This training includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer. It is a two year Certification.
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Wednesday, July 30th 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Register Here
Participants must complete a couple hours of online training prior to attending the in person class. Participants must sign up no later than July 25th at noon. This class will be held in the Charlotte Middle School cafeteria. Please enter through door 1 on the Charlotte Upper Elementary side of the building. This certification is good for two years.
Tuesday, August 12th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Register Here
Participants must complete a couple hours of online training prior to attending the in person class. Participants must sign up no later than Friday, August 8th at noon. This class will be held in the Charlotte Middle School cafeteria. Please enter through door 1 on the Charlotte Upper Elementary side of the building. This certification is good for two years.
Wednesday, August 13th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Register Here
Participants must complete a couple hours of online training prior to attending the in person class. Participants must sign up no later than Friday, August 8th at noon. This class will be held in the Charlotte Middle School cafeteria. Please enter through door 1 on the Charlotte Upper Elementary side of the building. This certification is good for two years.
Lifeguarding schedule
click here for the guarding schedule to sign up for hours
2025 Summer Schedule sign up here
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
517.541.5740 Phone
Office Hours
7:30 - 5:00pm Mon - Thursday
Main Pool Hours
6:00 am - 9:00 pm Mon - Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday
Therapy Pool Open Swim Hours
6:00 - 9:00 am Mon - Fri
7:00 - 9:00 pm Mon/Wed
6:00 - 9:00 pm Tues/Thurs
4:00 - 9:00 pm Friday
9:00 - 5:00 pm Saturday
