Oriole Recreation

Registration is needed to participate in all of our youth recreational sports programs.  Please call our office at 517.541.5740 if you have any questions.  Refunds are not given once registration is completed.   

Red Cedar Basketball

For more information about Red Cedar as a league, visit www.redcedarbasketball.com.  

Registration is closed.

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

Parent Meeting:  

Tuesday, September 9th   6:00 - 7:30 pm

Session Dates:

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.   

cheerleading

Registration is closed. We look forward to seeing you in the summer.

Red cedar volleyball

Registration will begin in January. 

Play will begin in March

spring ball leagues

Please Register Here

Please be sure you are signing your child up for the correct age group

Youth Softball : 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U

Coach Pitch Baseball : 8U

Player Pitch 10U, 12U, 14U

T - Ball

Summer Field Trips

This summer the Charlotte Aquatic Center will host Friday field trips.  All trips will be from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to provide a whole day of care for your child.  The price of registration will cover admission, lunch, transportation and chaperone.  Parents are welcome to come with us, but will need a current background check on file with the district to ride the bus.  

Henry Ford Museum

Friday, June 12th   9:00 am - 5:00 pm   Register Here

Join Oriole Recreation for a trip to the Henry Ford Museum.  There is so much to see and experience at the Henry Ford Museum.  Step back in time with us as we explore and learn together.   We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 9:00 a.m. and return back at 5:00 pm.  This is an indoor trip so no worries about the weather.   This trip will cost $25 per person attending.  

Sea life Aquarium and lego land

Friday, June 26th  9:00am - 5:00pm  Register Here

Join Oriole Recreation for a trip to both Sea Life Aquarium and Lego Land and the Great Lakes Crossing Mall.  Lego Land is an incredible hands on building experience that boys and girls of all ages will love.  Sea Life Aquarium is an absolute sight to behold.   Come and explore and learn with us.  We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return back at 5:00 pm.  This is an indoor trip so no worries about the weather, dress for a day of walking.  This trip will cost $30 per person attending.  The registration fee will cover the cost of admission to both locations, lunch, transportation, and chaperones.  

Craig's Cruisers

Friday, July 10th  9:00 am - 5:00 pm    Register Here

Join Oriole Recreation on a fun filled day in Grand Rapids at Craig's Cruisers.  Ride go-carts, play glow golf, jump in the trampoline park, ride the zip line, play laser tag and many other attractions.  Come and play with us.  We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return back at 5:00 pm.  There are indoor and outdoor attractions, please dress appropriately for the weather.  This trip will cost $50 and includes the all you can eat buffet.  The price of registration includes admission, lunch, chaperone, and transportation.  It does not include money for the arcade, so that would need to be brought separately if desired.  

Jordan Lake and Dairy Queen

Join Oriole Recreation on a trip to Lake Odessa.  We will begin by playing at the playground in town and have a hot dog roast lunch.  We will spend the afternoon swimming in Jordan Lake in the swimming area shown above.  We will have lifeguards on this trip.  We do have puddle jumpers or lifejackets that can be borrowed for the trip if needed.  Spend a day at the lake with us.  This trip costs $25 per person.  Registration covers the cost of lifeguards, chaperones, lunch, and at the end we will go to Dairy Queen for ice cream.   

Full Blast Water park

$25

Pre-Registration is required for all programming 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. Clicking on the name of the trip will take you to the registration page for that trip. 

Day Camps  $50 each day

Friday, March 27th      Register Here

9:00 - 4:00 pm

Join us for our day camp with a trip to EDRU roller skating rink.  We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim.  In the afternoon we will travel to EDRU and spend the afternoon skating.  Money for concessions is not included in registration.  Lunch and snacks are provided. 

Tuesday, March 31st   Register Here

9:00 - 4:00 pm 

Join us for our day camp with a trip to Char Lanes for bowling.  We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim.   In the afternoon we will travel to Char Lanes and bowl one game.    Lunch and snack are provided.  Money for concessions is not included in registration.  

Field trip sponsors

Thank you so much to the following businesses and individuals.  Together, they donated more than $10,000 toward the bussing and chaperones for these trips.  By doing that, they make it possible for all trips to run, no matter how many register, and they keep the price down by subsidizing the cost of chaperones.  Thank you so much to all of them, without them these trips would not be possible.

Pre-Registration is required for all 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  

Tennis lessons are held at the Charlotte High School Tennis courts.   If there is a rainy day, lessons will be  held in the Charlotte Middle School in the cafeteria.  Please pick the kids up from door 1 on the Upper Elementary side at the conclusion of their lesson.   Register Here

Summer Sessions

June 8th - June 25th

9:00am - 9:45am - Ages 6 - 9

10:00 - 11:00 - Ages 10 - 13

11:00 - 12:30 - Ages 14 - 18

July 6th - July 23rd

9:00am - 9:45am - Ages 6 - 9

10:00 - 11:00 - Ages 10 - 13

11:00 - 12:30 - Ages 14 - 18

Pickleball organized play / lessons

Pickleball will be held at the Charlotte High School courts.  This will be organized play for those that know how to play or lessons will be available for those that do not know how to play.  We do have paddles available for those that need to borrow one.   Register Here

September 8th - October 29th    

5:30 - 7:00 pm for all HS and MS students

Pickleball open play/lessons will be available to all middle school and high school students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  Pay just $20 for the whole session or pay $5 each time you show up.   All skill levels are welcome.  

September 8th - October 29th    

7:00 - 9:00 pm for all adults

Pickleball open play/lessons will be available to all middle school and high school students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  Pay just $20 for the whole session or pay $5 each time you show up.   All skill levels are welcome.  

golf lessons

Golf lessons will be held at Charlotte Middle School on the ball fields.  We do have clubs that participants can use if they do not have their own.  Registration is necessary for this program.  Contact our office at 517.541.5740 if you have questions. 

Fall Session:  September 8th - October 6th       Register Here

Spring Session:  April 27th - May 27th 

2:30 - 4:00   7th and 8th grades

3:30 - 4:45   4th - 6th grades

Golf clubs can be kept at the Charlotte Aquatic Center if that makes it easier for students to participate.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring  a water bottle.  If it is raining, we still do our lesson indoors.  Please pick kids up from door 1 on the Upper Elementary side on rain days.  They will be in the media center practicing putting.  

Babysitting Class

Students ages 12 and older    $65      Register Here

Summer Class:  

June 15th - June 18th

Monday - Thursday

12:30 - 4:00pm

Babysitting class will take place at Central Office.  Participants will learn about caring for children of all ages from birth on.  All participants will learn the basics of how to provide care for someone that is choking and the basics of CPR and rescue breathing but will not get certified in those skills.   Participants will walk to Weymouth Child Development Center for hands on experience and practice.  This is not a Red Cross course. 

Oriole ski and snowboard

See you next winter!

Swim in movies     $5 per person

Join us right after school for a Swim In Movie picked just for Middle and High School students.  There will be concessions available for purchase for $2 each.  We have some rafts to use, you are also welcome to bring your own. 

art class

July 27th - August 6th    Register Here

This is for Kindergarten through 6th grade. Monday through Thursday 10am - 11:30am. Enter through door #1 at the Charlotte Upper Elementary. Create and design art projects.

K'Nex building club

June 15th - June 25th     Register Here

Learn to build and play with K'Nex.  This class is a great precursor for robotics. Monday through Thursday 10:00am - 11:30am. This is for 3rd grade through 6th grade. Enter through door #1 at the Charlotte Upper Elementary.

Field Trips

Chicago  $50    Register Here

Saturday, December 6th

Chicago Day Trip Saturday, December 6th. Come join us on a fun filled day to Chicago. We provide the transportation on a comfortable charter bus with a bathroom. You get to plan and spend the day your way.  All children must be accompanied by a parent and there are NO chaperones provided for this trip.  The bus will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 8AM. The bus will return to the Aquatic Center around 10:30PM. Drop off and pick up are all at Navy Pier.  This trip does need to meet a minimum passenger capacity in order to run. If it is not met - a full refund will be provided. Please sign up by November 15th.  If you have any questions please call the office at 517-541-5740.

Adult drop in volleyball

April 1st- October 31st

Charlotte Middle School Main Gym

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us for drop in volleyball every Tuesday and Thursday at Charlotte Middle School.  We play in the main gym from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  The cost is $5 per night or purchase a $40 punch card with 10 punches on it.   No registration is necessary, come and play! 

Adult Pickleball lessons

Join us for pickleball lessons. Equipment can be provided if needed. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Make-up lessons will be determined by instructor and participants.

June 16, 18, 23 and 25      Register Here

High School Tennis Courts

6:30 - 7:30pm

July 14, 16, 21, and 23      Register Here

High School Tennis Courts

6:30 - 7:30pm

Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons   $65 for 8 classes  Register Here

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

June 11th - August 6th (No class on July 2nd)

Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 

cpr classes   

There is an online component to this class.  You must complete the online work before attending the in person session.   Sign up for the course no later that 3 days before the in person session.  Each date below is a separate course, you only need to attend one. 

Courses:   Register Here

Wednesday, April 8th             6:00 - 9:00 pm  

Tuesday, May 19th                 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Thursday, June 11th              9:00 - 12:00pm  - CMS Cafeteria

Wednesday, July 15th            9:00 - 12:00pm  - CMS Cafeteria 

Wednesday, August 5th         2:30 - 5:00pm    - CMS Cafeteria

Monday, August 10th             9:00 - 12:00pm and 1:00 - 4:00pm - CMS Cafeteria

Thursday, August 13th           4:00 - 6:30pm    - CMS Cafeteria

Friday, August 21st                 9:00 - 12:00pm  - CMS Cafeteria

Sunday, September 13th        4:00 - 6:30pm    - CAC Lobby

Lifeguard training

Held at the Charlotte Aquatic Center. An email will be sent with online coursework that needs to be completed prior to attending the class. 

July 30th 9am - 11:00am  $240   Register Here

August 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th 8:00 am - 2:00pm

Pre-Registration is required for all 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.

Triple P passport

Our Triple P Passport is our afternoon playground and pool time for children ages 5 - 13 years old.  Participants arrive at 12:00 pm and stay until 5:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided daily at Meet Up and Eat Up in the CMS cafeteria.  The cost is $50 for a week and this year we are adding a daily drop in.  Feel free to bring the kids for any single day for $15, no registration necessary for the daily drop in, just show up.   Please have participants dress for outdoor play and bring a suit and towel for swimming.  We have indoor facilities for inclement weather days.  Registration is open online or call our office at 517.541.5740 for more information. 

Register Here

Week One: June 8th - 11th

Week Two:  June 15th - 18th

Week Three: June 22nd - 25th

Week Four: June 29th - July 2nd

Week Five: July 6th - 9th 

Week Six: July 13th - 16th

Week Seven: July 20th - 23rd

Week Eight: July 27th - 30th

Week Nine: August 3rd - 6th

Week Ten: August 10th - 13th