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. Clicking on the name of the trip will take you to the registration page for that trip. 

Field trips

June 12th   Greenfield Village   $35     Register Here

8:00 am - 5:30 pm   Ages 5 and Up

Join us on our trip to Greenfield Village.  Registration will include transportation, admission, lunch, unlimited train access and a carousel ride.  

June 20th  MSU Planetarium/Patriarche Park, MSU Dairy Store  $20  Register Here

8:30 - 5:00 pm   Ages 5 and Up

Join us for a day long adventure to East Lansing.  We begin at MSU Planetarium for a show about the planets.  Then we will have a picnic lunch at Patriarche Park in East Lansing and play until 3:45.  Then we will  head to the MSU Dairy Store for ice cream.  

June 27th   Michigan Science Center  $25   Register Here

8:00 - 4:30 pm    Ages 5 and Up

Join us for a fun day at Michigan Science Center.  MSC is a science museum where the kids will engage in hands on activities.  Registration covers transportation and admission.  A sack lunch will be provided as well.  

July 11th     Lake Arvesta    $45    Register Here

8:30 - 5:30   Ages 8 and Up

Join us for a day of wet and wild fun.  Lake Arvesta  is near South Haven.  We will spend the day on the wibits and the slides.  A sack lunch will be provided.  All participants must wear a lifejacket to go on the wibits.  We will bring our own lifeguard chaperones as well.  

July 17th      Allegan Event and Dumont Lake County Park  $35    Register Here

8:30 - 5:30    Ages 8 and Up

Join us for a morning of climbing and an afternoon of swimming and playground.  We will head to Allegan for all kinds of fun.  A sack lunch will be provided for all participants.  Please wear tennis shoes for climbing and bring suit, towel, and beach gear for the park.   We will bring our own lifeguard chaperones. 

July 18th    Chicago      $50    Register Here

8:00 am - 11:00 PM    Adult and Family Trip

There are no chaperones provided for this trip.  All minors must be accompanied by a parent.  This trip is geared toward the adults.  We provide the transportation, you spend the day your way.   There is no lunch included with this trip.  

July 24th     Michigan's Adventure   $40 - $55   Register Here

9:00 am - 10:00 pm     Ages 8 - 13   $55   Ages 14 and Up  $40

Join us for a trip to Michigan's Adventure.  We leave at 9:00 am, the park opens at 11:00.  A sack lunch will be provided.  Michigan's Adventure is cashless, a credit or debit card will be needed for food or souvenir purchases. 

August 1st      Full Blast   $24     Register Here

9:00 - 5:00 pm       Ages 5 and up

Join us for a day at Full Blast in Battle Creek.  A sack lunch will be provided for all participants.  This water park is all shallow water.  We will bring our own lifeguard chaperones as well.  

August 7th        Detroit Zoo      $40    Register Here

8:30 - 5:30 pm   Ages 5 and Up

Join us for a day at the zoo.  Registration will cover transportation, admission, a train ride, a carousel ride, and one movie experience.  Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. 

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 9th - June 12th            Register Here

Week Two:  June 16th - June 19th          Register Here

Week Three:  July 7th - July 10th            Register Here

Week Four:  July 14th - July 17th            Register Here

Week Five:  July 21st - July 24th              Register Here

Week Six:  July 28th - July 31st                 Register Here

Week Seven: August 4th - August 7th       Register Here

Week Eight:  August 11th - August 14th    Register Here

Register HerePre-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.

Football Camps

Middle School Football Camp

July 28th and July 30th   Register Here

5:30 - 8:30 pm

CHS Football Field

$40 per participant

Flag Football Camp       Register Here

Monday, August 4th

5:30 - 7:00 pm 

CHS Football Field

$25 per participant

August Football Camp   Register Here

August 5th and 6th

3rd and 4th Grades  5:30 - 7:00

5th and 6th Grades   7:00 - 8:30

$40 per participant

Basketball Camp

July 22nd - 24th    Register Here

Boys 3rd grade - 8th grade  8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Girls 3rd grade - 9th grade   8:00 - 4:00

$100 per participant

Soccer Camp

June 16th - 19th   Register Here

U6 and U8     5:00 - 6:00 pm

U10 and U12     6:00 - 7:00

U14 and HS    7:00 - 9:00

$50 per participant

cheer camp

June 10th - June 12th    Register Here

Dk - 3rd Grades    5:00 - 6:00 pm  $50

4th - 8th Grades   5:00 - 7:00 pm  $75

CHS Cheer Room

strength and conditioning camp

July 7th - July 24th     Register Here

4th - 8th Grades    

9:00 - 10:00 Instruction

10:00 - 11:00 Swimming

CMS Fitness Room

wrestling camp

July 15th     Register Here

Dk -  8th Grades   9:00 am - 7:00 pm  $75

HS Dome

track camp

July 8th - August 7th   Register Here

5:00 - 6:00 pm

CHS Track (assuming completion of work)

volleyball camp

High School Camp   Register Here

July 28th - 30th

4:00 - 6:00 pm 

CHS Dome

July 28th - 30th   $50      Register Here

Ages 5 - 8    6:00 - 7:00 pm

Ages 9 - 13   7:30 - 9:00

CHS Dome

Pre-Registration is required for all summer programs unless noted otherwise.  Pleaseregister 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.

C.U.E. Tennis Lessons (4th - 6th Grades)  3:30 - 4:45 pm  $55 per person

May 6th - June 5th  Tuesdays and Thursdays  Register Here

Tennis Lessons will be held at the CHS tennis courts.  An instructor will meet the participants at the CUE at the end of the school day and walk them over to the courts for lessons.    We have rackets for those that may need to borrow one.   Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.  

Parkview/Washington Tennis Lessons (1st - 3rd Grades) 

4:15 - 5:15  $55 per person 

May 6th - June 5th      Tuesdays and Thursdays  Register Here

Tennis lessons will be held at the CHS tennis courts.  Transportation can be provided if it is needed from school to the courts.  Please call our office at 517.541.5740 to make arrangements for transportation.  We have rackets for those that may need them.  Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.   

Summer Tennis Lessons  

Summer 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.  Please drop students off at door 1 on rain days.  

Session 1:  June 16th - 26th

Session 2:  July 7th - 17th

Session 3:  July 21st - 31st

Session 4:  August 4th - 14th

Ages 5 - 10 years old      Register Here 

9:00 - 10:30 am    Monday - Thursday

Join Coach Tuller for tennis lessons daily Monday - Thursday at the Charlotte High School tennis courts.  We have rackets for those that need to borrow them.  Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.   Participants are welcome to come swimming after lessons from 10:30 - 12:00 and then enjoy lunch at Meet Up and Eat Up.   Call our office for more information at 517.541.5740. 

Ages 10 and Up       Register Here 

10:30 - 12:00 pm   Monday - Thursday

Join Coach Tuller for tennis lessons daily Monday - Thursday at the Charlotte High School tennis courts.  We have rackets for those that need to borrow them.  Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.   Participants are welcome to enjoy lunch at Meet Up and Eat Up afterwards and then swim from 1:00 - 2:30pm.   Call our office for more information at 517.541.5740. 

Golf lessons

Please register online or call (517) 541-5740

Middle School Golf Lessons (7th and 8th Grades)

2:30 - 4:00 pm  $65 per person

May 5th - June 4th    Mondays and Wednesdays  Register Here

Golf Lessons will be held at Charlotte Middle School.  We will work on driving out back in the field and work on putting and short game on rainy days inside the building at the media center.  We hope to go to play 2 or 3 holes of golf at a course on the last day, Wednesday, October 2nd.   We will have golf clubs you can borrow if needed.  Please dress comfortably for outside and bring a water bottle.  

C.U.E.  Golf Lessons (4th - 6th Grades)

3:30 - 4:45 pm  $65 per person

May 5th - June 4th    Mondays and Wednesdays Register Here

Golf Lessons will be held at Charlotte Middle School.  We will work on driving out back in the field and work on putting and short game on rainy days inside the building at the media center.  We hope to go to play 2 or 3 holes of golf at a course on the last day, Wednesday, October 2nd.   We will have golf clubs you can borrow if needed.  Please dress comfortably for outside and bring a water bottle.  

Summer golf lessons

Summer golf lessons will be held at Maple Brook golf course.  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. 

June 2nd - June 5th   $75       Register Here

6:00 - 7:30

Grades 3 - 8   

Golf camp will take place at Maple Brook golf course.  We do have clubs that participants can use if they do not have their own.  Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.  

August 11th - 14th     $75       Register Here

Grades 3 - 5    9:00 - 10:30

Grades 5 - 8    10:30 - 12:00

Golf camp will take place at Maple Brook golf course.  We do have clubs that participants can use if they do not have their own.  Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.  

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 for school aged children:

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

School Aged Children in Levels 1-5   

May 5th - June 4th   Mondays and Wednesdays  $65

5:00 - 6:00 PM for levels 1 - 4.    Register Here

June 16th - June 26th    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

July 7th - 17th    Register Here

10:00 - 10:45   Levels 1 - 3

10:45 - 11:30   Levels 1 - 3 and 5

5:00 - 6:00        Levels 1 - 4

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

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.  

April 30th - May 26th   Mondays and Wednesdays  $55

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 Class for ages 3 and 4 years old.  

June 2nd - June 25th    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  for ages 3 through 5 years old.

5:30 - 6:00  Preschool 2 for ages 4 through 5 years old. 

July 7th - July 30th    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  for ages 3 through 5 years old.

5:30 - 6:00  Preschool 2 for ages 4 through 5 years old. 

Young Child Open Swim in Therapy Pool  Aug. 4th - 13th   Register Here

Mondays and Wednesdays   4:00 - 5:30  

$10 per family per date

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

June 19th - August 14th   Register Here

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm in our Main Pool

springboard diving lessons

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

Springboard Diving Lessons  $75 per person per session

Register Here

June 9th - June 26th    Daily Monday - Thursday

5:00 - 7:00 pm 

July 7th - July 24th       Daily Monday - Thursday

9:00 - 11:00 am 

July 28th - Aug. 14th    Daily  Monday - Thursday

9:00 - 11:00 am 

Elective classes

Elective Classes all happen at Charlotte Upper Elementary.  A free lunch is available to all children from birth - 18 in the cafeteria at the CUE.  We would love for you to take advantage of that program as well as our pool.  Register for any of the following classes and you are able to swim either before or after your class for free.  

Ukulele Club       Ages 8 - 14                Register Here

July 7th - 24th

Monday - Thursday  11:00 - 12:00 PM

Learn to play the ukulele.  We have instruments you can use.  Class will be held at Charlotte Upper Elementary.   Try out this fun new skill.   We will walk participants to lunch from class.  They are welcome to swim afterwards from 1:00 - 2:30.  Pick up at the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 2:30 pm.  

Art Class     July 28th - Aug. 7th    $55        Register Here

Daily Monday - Thursday

10:00 - 11:00 Ages 5 - 8

11:00 - 12:00 Ages 9 - 12

Join us in a fun art class geared toward the elementary aged student.  Class will be held at Charlotte Upper Elementary.   Students attending the class until 11:00 will be walked to the pool to swim from 11:00 - 12:15 and then have lunch at Meet Up and Eat Up.  Parents can pick students up at 1:00.   Students ending class at noon will be walked to lunch and then can swim until 2:30.   Please call our office at 517.541.5740 if  you have questions or for more information.  

K'Nex Building Club  Ages 8 - 14     $75        Register Here

June 16th - 26th

2:30 - 4:00 PM  Daily Monday - Thursday

Join in our guided building club.  This course will be held at Charlotte Upper Elementary.  Participants can come have lunch with us at Meet Up and Eat Up and then swim for an  hour before class.   Please drop them off at 12:00 at The Charlotte Aquatic Center.  We will take them to lunch and swimming then walk them to class at 2:30.  Please call our office at 517.541.5740  if you have questions or for more information.  

American Sign Language Class   Ages 10 and UP   $75

June 16th - 26th

1:00 - 2:00 PM   Daily  Monday - Thursday

Learn the basics of American Sign Language.  Class will meet from 1:00 - 2:00 daily Monday - Thursday.  Participants are welcome to eat FREE lunch first (18 years and  younger) before class.  Participants welcome to swim after class with pick up by 4:00 pm.    Please call  our office at 517.541.5740 if you have questions or need more information.  

Pre-Registration is not required, but recommended.  We can only have 30 people attend our Swim In Movies.  

teen dances

Join us in the Charlotte High School parking lot by the football field and pavilion for a teen dance.  All children aged 13 - 18 are welcome.  We will have a DJ and light concessions will be available.  Register in advance for $7 or you can pay $10 at the door.  

June 19th  7:00 - 10:00 pm      Register Here

July 17th   7:00 - 10:00 pm      

August 14th  7:00 - 10:00 pm 

The Rules:

• There are no weapons of any kind allowed.    No alcohol.  No smoking.  No vaping. 
• Once  you enter the dance, you must remain there.  Once you leave, you will not be admitted again.  

Field Trips

Chicago  $50     Register Here

Friday, July 18th

Chicago Day Trip Friday, July 18th. 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 by 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 May 30th. 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!

Pickleball and Tennis

Tennis Open Play

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

Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cost:  FREE (advanced registration not required)

Pickleball Open Play

Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Cost: FREE (advanced registration not required)

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 19th - August 14th.  

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm

No Class on:  July 3rd

Swim in Movies

Friday, June 27th    Register Here

Wicked     7:00 - 9:00 PM

Register in advance for $7 per person or pay $10 at the door.    Participants should bring their own personal raft.  Light concessions will be available, no outside food brought in please. The movie will be shown in our warm water therapy pool beginning at 7:00 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 potty trained.  Come anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 to enjoy this event in the pool.    $10 per family.  Register Here

June 14th    Blippi

June 28th   Bubble Guppies

July 12th    Team Umizoomi

July 26th    Cocomelon

August 9th   Paw Patrol

swimming lessons

Swimming Lessons for Young children:  $55 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.  

April 30th - May 26th   Mondays and Wednesdays  $55

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 Class for ages 3 and 4 years old.  

June 2nd - June 25th    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  for ages 3 through 5 years old.

5:30 - 6:00  Preschool 2 for ages 4 through 5 years old. 

July 7th - July 30th    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  for ages 3 through 5 years old.

5:30 - 6:00  Preschool 2 for ages 4 through 5 years old. 

Young Child Open Swim in Therapy Pool  Aug. 4th - 13th   Register Here

Mondays and Wednesdays   4:00 - 5:30  

$10 per family per date