Oriole Recreation Summer Flight Plan

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.

Field trips

Join us for our Friday Field Trip series.   Cost will include bus travel and admission to each location.  Open to  children and adults alike.  A Chaperon will be provided if you want to just send the kids.   Parents wanting to register for trips will need a current background check on file with the district.  New background checks will be needed starting July 1st.   Advance registration is required.  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

TreeRunner Grand Rapids  $45

Friday, June 21st.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am  and return at 3:30 pm.  Join us on our field trip to TreeRunner Grand Rapids.  Participants will get to zip line and climb through the tree paths while wearing a secure harness.  Participants must be at least 7 years old and all participants must have a signed waiver on file with TreeRunner.   You can add a pool party to this trip to make a 5:00 pick up. 

Craig's Cruisers $45

Friday, June 28th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 3:30 pm.  Join us on our trip to Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids for a day of fun!  There is 3 hours of  unlimited  putt-put golf, go carts, trampolines, bumper boats, and rides as part of the admission.  The buffet is included in this trip as well.  The arcade is the only thing not included.  Participants would need money for the arcade if they wish to play games.   This trip is for children 7 and up.   

Hawk Island Park  $20

Friday, July 5th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.    Join us on our field trip to Hawk Island for a day spent at the beach, splash pad, and playground.  We will have a hot dog roast for lunch and enjoy all the park has to offer.  Participants will need to bring a swim suit, towel, beach toys if desired, and sturdy shoes for playing on the playground.   We will have our own lifeguards with us. 

John Ball Zoo  $35

Friday, July 12th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.   Join us for our trip to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids.  Participants will spend the day walking through the zoo.  Price includes admission to the zoo, transportation, tram ride and bird feeding.   Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and dress comfortably for the weather. 

Full Blast Waterpark $25

Friday, July 19th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 10:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.  Join us on our field trip to Full Blast in Battle Creek.  This waterpark is all shallow water  and we will have our own lifeguards with us.  Participants will spend the day at the water park enjoying the pool and the slides.  There is a concession stand for those that want to take advantage; it is fine to bring a sack lunch and snacks.  Participants will need to bring  a swim suit and towel, puddle jumper or life jacket if needed, sunscreen, and googles if desired. 

Lake Odessa Public Beach, Park, and Dairy Queen  $20

Friday, July 26th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.  Join us on our field trip to Lake Odessa’s public beach and park.  We will start at the park and play for awhile.  We have a pavilion rented there and will have a hot dog roast for lunch.  After lunch we will enjoy time on the beach and playing in the water.  Once we are done there we will walk to Dairy Queen and get ice cream (included in price of admission).  Participants will need to wear comfortable clothing for the weather, solid shoes for the playground, a suit and towel for swimming and life jacket / puddle jumper if necessary.  We will have our own lifeguards with us on this trip. 

Barton Lake Jellystone, Indiana   $30

Friday, July 13st.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 and return at 5:00 pm.  Join us on our field trip to Barton Lake Jellystone in Freemont Indiana.  We will spend the day camping!  There is so much to do at Jellystone—the kids can swim, play on the playgrounds, jump on the bouncing pillows, ride the slides, putt-putt golf, play on the beach and so much more.  We will have a hot dog roast for lunch and use pizza irons over the campfire for dinner.  Snacks will also be included.  Participants will need to bring a bag with a change of clothes, suit and towel, solid shoes, and sunscreen.   We will have our own lifeguards on this trip.

FunTyme Adventure Place and Mooville  $25

Friday, August 2nd.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:30 am and return at 3:30 pm.  Join us for our field trip to FunTyme in Grand Ledge and Mooville in Nashville. Participants will get to putt-putt golf and do go carts.  They will have some money to spend in the arcade as well.  We will eat sack lunches when we are done at FunTyme then head to Mooville where we will get to see and pet the animals, do a tour, and play on the playground have ice cream.   A pool party can be added to this trip to make pick up 5:00pm.   

Holland State Park  $20

Friday, August 9th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 8:30 am and return at 5:00 pm.   Join us on our field trip on Friday, August 9th as we spend a beautiful day at the beach at Holland State Park.  We will provide a picnic lunch and transportation, you bring your beach toys, suit, towel, and sunscreen.  We are bound to have a beautiful and fun day.   We will have our own lifeguard on this trip. 

Walnut Hills Campground  $45

Friday, August 16th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 5:30 pm.   Join us for an amazing day at Walnut Hills Campground.  Participants will begin their day tubing down the Shiawassee River.  We will do a 30 minute float from one side of the campground to the other.   From there we will go to the campground and play on the playground until lunch.  We will provide a hot dog roast lunch and then play on their enormous Wibit.  All participants will be required to wear a lifejacket and sign a waiver. Participants should bring a suit and towels and sturdy shoes.  We will have our own lifeguards on this trip.

Michigan's Adventure $45

Friday, August 23rd.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 10:00 pm. Join us on our field trip to Michigan’s Adventure.  We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 9:00 am to arrive for the 11:00 opening.  We will stay the day.  You will have access to both the amusement park and water park.  We will leave at the close of the park at 8:00 pm and arrive back at the CAC at 10:00 pm.  This trip is designed to bring our high school and middle school kids.  Total cost for the trip is $45.  Students will need money or card for food.  Michigan’s Adventure is cashless, but you can convert cash to card in the park. 

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.

Oriole triple p passport 

Join us for summer fun with our weekly Triple P (Picnic, Playground, Pool) Passport.   Lunch will be provided to all children every day.  Participants can play outside on the playground, swim for 90 minutes, do arts and crafts, and play games.  We have alternate indoor space for inclement weather.  Get the kids outside and playing this summer.

For Ages 5-13.

12:00pm - 5:00pm, Monday - Thursday

Parents must pick up at Charlotte Aquatic Center by 5:00pm.

Pre-Registration is required on a weekly basis at a cost of $60/week.  Sessions will run June 17th through August 15th (excluding week of July 4).  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

June 17th - 20th

June 24th - June 27th

July 8th - July 11th

July 15th - July 18th

July 22nd - July 25th

July 29th - Aug 1st

Aug 5th - Aug 8th

Aug 12th - Aug 15th

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.

Summer sports camps

Pre-Registration is required for all summer programs.  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.  All participants in sports camps will receive a swim pass for registering as an added benefit.  Swim passes are good for one person to swim one time any time we are open.  

Tennis Lessons:  $50 per person per session

Tennis lessons are held at the CHS tennis courts.  Please make sure to wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothes for the weather, and bring a water bottle.  We have rackets for students that need to borrow them.

June 17th - 27th  Monday - Thursday  

9:00 - 10:00 am  Ages 5 - 10 years

10:00 - 11:00 am Ages 10 - 13 years

July 8th - July 18th  Monday - Thursday

9:00 - 10:00 am  Ages 5 - 10 years

10:00 - 11:00 am Ages 10 - 13 years

July 22nd - August 1st

9:00 - 10:00 am  Ages 5 - 10 years

10:00 - 11:00 am Ages 10 - 13 years

Pickleball Lessons  $20 / $30

June 18th, 19th, and 20th

Charlotte High School Courts

6:00 - 7:00 pm  Family Lessons  $30 per family

Join us as a family to learn to play pickleball.  Only register one person please, then there will be a prompt asking  how many people will attend. 

7:00 - 8:00 pm   Adult Lessons  $20 per person

Springboard Diving Lessons  $55 per person per session

Join us for springboard diving lessons.  Lessons will take place at the Aquatic Center and include both dryland time and water time.  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. 

June 17th - 27th 

9:00 - 10:30 am 

July 8th - 18th 

9:00 - 10:30 am 

July 22nd - August 1st

9:00 - 10:30 am 

August 5th - 15th 

9:00 - 10:30 am 

Stroke Clinics for Competitive Swimming $30

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Evenings 5:30 - 6:30 pm

These clinics are designed to teach and improve the competitive strokes.   Participants will focus solely on one stroke per week.  Minimum requirement to participate is to be able to swim 25 yards continuously.  This course is taught by our Varsity Swimming Coach in our main pool at the Aquatic Center. 

Freestyle Clinic:  June 17th, 18th, 19th    5:30 - 6:30 pm

Backstroke Clinic: June 24th, 25th, 26th  5:30 - 6:30 pm

Butterfly Clinic: July 8th, 9th, 10th   5:30 - 6:30 pm

Breaststroke Clinic: July 15th, 16th, 17th   5:30 - 6:30 pm

Turns: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th   5:30 - 6:30 pm

Starts: August 5th, 6th, 7th   5:30 - 6:30 pm

Learn to Play Water Polo $55

Classes are daily Monday - Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30 am

July 8th - 18th 

This class is geared to children 10 years and up that can swim 25 yards continuously.  No prior experience is needed, this class will teach you how to play the game of water polo.  Please bring suit, towel, water bottle, and gym shoes as we will play in the gym to learn the game as well.  The class will end with a water polo game.  

Tumbling Lessons  $50 per session

Daily Monday - Thursday  10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

 Ages 5 and up.

Join several varsity cheerleaders and the varsity coach to learn to flip and tumble.  Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.  

Soccer Camp: $45 

Soccer camp will be held at the CHS soccer field.

5:00 - 6:00pm  U6 and U8

6:00 - 7:00pm  U10 and U12

7:00 - 9:00pm  U14 and HS athletes

Speed and Agility Training (all sports) $50

Speed and Agility Training will be held at the CHS track

Tuesdays and Thursdays

June 18th - 27th

July 8th - 17th

10:30 - 11:30am    Beginners

11:30 - 12:30pm    Advanced

Basketball Camp $50

Basketball camp will be held at the CMS main gym.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th

Ages 5 - 8     9:00 - 10:30

Ages 9 - 11  11:00 - 1:00

AGes 12 - 14   1:00 - 3:00

Track and Cross Country Camp $75

Track and Cross Country camp will be  held at the CHS track.  There will be 3 meets during camp.

Tuesdays and Thursdays May 23rd - July 25th

Thursdays only until June. 

4:00 - 5:00 pm  Ages 5 - 17

Golf Camp $45

Golf camp will be held at Maplebrook Golf Course. 

Wrestling $45

Wrestling camp will be held in the Michigan Room in Charlotte High School.  

Monday - Wednesday June 17th - 19th 

5:30 - 6:30     Ages 5 - 8

6:30 - 7:30     Ages 9 - 13

Baseball $45

Baseball camp will be held at the CHS baseball field.

August 8th, 9th, and 10th

Ages 8 - 10      5:00 - 6:30

Ages 11 - 14    6:30 - 8:00

Softball $45

Softball camp will be held at the CHS softball field.

*Bowling:

Students are eligible for 2 free games every day, all summer long at Char-Lanes.  You can register here or contact them directly at (517) 543-6774 for more information.

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.

Tennis lessons

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

Tennis Lessons:  $50 per person per session

Tennis lessons are held at the CHS tennis courts.  Please make sure to wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothes for the weather, and bring a water bottle.  We have rackets for students that need to borrow them.

June 17th - 27th  Monday - Thursday  

9:00 - 10:00 am  Ages 5 - 10 years

10:00 - 11:00 am Ages 10 - 13 years

July 8th - July 18th  Monday - Thursday

9:00 - 10:00 am  Ages 5 - 10 years

10:00 - 11:00 am Ages 10 - 13 years

July 22nd - August 1st

9:00 - 10:00 am  Ages 5 - 10 years

10:00 - 11:00 am Ages 10 - 13 years

Pickleball Lessons

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

Family Pickleball Lessons:  $30 per family 

Pickleball Lessons will be held at the CHS tennis courts.  Please register only one person in the family and note how many will be attending.  This is intended for people living under one roof.   We do have rackets for those that may need to borrow one. 

June 18th, 19th, and 20th   Monday - Wednesday 

6:00 - 7:00 pm  Ages 5 and up

July 29th, 30th, and 31st    Monday - Wednesday 

6:00 - 7:00 pm  Ages 5 and up

Adult Individual Pickleball Lessons:  $20 per person 

Pickleball Lessons will be held at the CHS tennis courts.   

June 18th, 19th, and 20th   Monday - Wednesday 

6:00 - 7:00 pm  Ages 13 and up

July 29th, 30th, and 31st    Monday - Wednesday 

6:00 - 7:00 pm  Ages 13 and up

tennis and pickleball Open play

No registration is required for open play. 

Tennis Open Play

Beginning June 17th (children under 16 must be supervised by parent)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays:  6:00pm - 9:00 pm

Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cost:  FREE (advanced registration not required)

Pickleball Open Play

Beginning June 17th (children under 16 must be supervised by parent)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: FREE (advanced registration not required)

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:

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

School Aged Children in Levels 1-5    $55 for 8 classes

Sessions run daily Monday - Thursday.  These classes are held in our main pool.  Level 1 will be in the shallow pool or lane 1 with the bench.  Level 2 will be in the regular shallow end.  Levels 3 - 5 will be held in our deeper water. 

June 17th - 27th 

9:00 - 9:45  School age children levels 1 - 5

9:45 - 10:30  School age children levels 1 - 5

July 8th - 18th 

9:00 - 9:45  School age children levels 1 - 5

9:45 - 10:30  School age children levels 1 - 5

August July 22nd - August 1st

9:00 - 9:45  School age children levels 1 - 5

9:45 - 10:30  School age children levels 1 - 5

Swimming Lessons for Young children:  $45 for 8 classes

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.  These classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Infant/toddler Classes:  6 months - 3 years  

June 17th - July 10th   Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

July 15th - August 7th  Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

August 12th - Sept. 9th   Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm with no class on Labor Day.   

Preschool 1 & 2: 4 - 5 years old

June 17th - July 10th   Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

July 15th - August 7th  Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

August 12th - Sept. 9th   Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm with no class on Labor Day.  

Adult Swimming Lessons   $55 for 8 classes

Adults are considered anyone 13 or older for swimming lessons.  Classes will meet in the main pool on Thursday evenings.  

June 20th - August 15th  (no class on July 4th)

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm

World's Largest Swimmin Lesson (Free)

You must register in advance for this free event.  Swimming lessons save lives.  Safety is the focus of this free swimming lesson.  All ages are welcome. 

Thursday, June 20th from 10:30 - 11:30 am 

Competitive swimming--stroke clinics

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.  All stroke clinics are taught by our varsity swimming coach, Emily Welling.   Classes will meet in the main pool.  Please bring one piece suit, cap, goggles, and a water bottle. 

Freestyle Stroke Clinic  $30

June 17th, 18th, and 19th 

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Backstroke Clinic  $30

June 24th, 25th, and 26th

5:30 - 6:30

Butterfly Stroke Clinic  $30

July 8th, 9th, and 10th

5:30 - 6:30

Breaststroke Clinic  $30

July 15th, 16th, and 17th

5:30 - 6:30

Turns Clinic  $30

July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th

5:30 - 6:30

Starts Clinic  $30

August 5th, 6th, and 7th

5:30 - 6:30

springboard diving lessons

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

Learn to Dive Class   $55

Kids ages 7 and up, and all levels are welcome.  If you like to swim and go off the board, diving lessons are for you!  The only requirement is to be able to swim to the side from the diving board.   We begin our class in our dryland facility.  We have two diving boards we use on mats and a trampoline.   Each session will end with a diving meet to show off their new skills. Classes meet daily Monday—Thursday from 9:00—10:30.  

June 17th - 27th 

9:00 - 10:30     Monday - Thursday    

July 8th - 18th 

9:00 - 10:30    Monday - Thursday

July 22nd - August 1st

9:00 - 10:30    Monday - Thursday

August 5th - 15th

9:00 - 10:30    Monday - Thursday

Water polo

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

Learn to Play Water Polo

This class is geared to children 10 years and up that can swim 25 yards continuously.  No prior experience is needed, this class will teach you how to play the game of water polo.  Please bring suit, towel, water bottle, and gym shoes as we will play in the gym to learn the game as well.  The class will end with a water polo game.   This class meets daily Monday - Thursday from 10:30 - 11:30 am in the main pool.

July 8th - 18th 

10:30 - 11:30    Monday - Thursday

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.

special events

Pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.  

Pool Party (drop off swim)  $5 per person entering the water

$5 per person per day (no advance registration required)  The wibit will be in the water during this time and we have extra lifeguards on duty.  

June 17th - August 16th, 2024

Monday - Friday any 90 minutes between 1:00 and 4:30.  If you drop your student off at 2:00, then pick up for them will be at 3:30.  Please sign students in and out at the Aquatic Center lobby. 

Wibit Saturdays  $4

Each Saturday from June 3rd - September 2nd

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Participants must pass the deep end swim test to use the wibit.

Swim In Movies $5 to register, $10 at the door

All movies begin at 7:00 pm in the therapy pool.

June 19th   Monsters V. Aliens   7:00 - 9:00 pm

June 26th   The Bad Guys    7:00 - 9:00 pm

July 10th     Paw Patrol     7:00 - 9:00 pm

July 17th     Something in the Water (scary movie Ages 13+)    7:00 - 9:00 pm

July 24th     Treasure Planet     7:00 - 9:00 pm

Aug. 7th       The Little Mermaid  (Live Action Movie)     7:00 - 9:00 pm

Aug. 14th     Blueback     7:00 - 9:00 pm

Aug. 21st      The Meg   (scary movie Ages 13+)    7:00 - 9:00 pm

World's Largest Swimmin Lesson (Free)

You must register in advance for this free event.  Swimming lessons save lives.  Safety is the focus of this free swimming lesson.  All ages are welcome. 

Thursday, June 20th from 10:30 - 11:30 am