Oriole Recreation

The following programs are made possible in part by the support of the CPS Recreation Millage.

 

Aquatic Center

Weekly Schedule:    

To register for any classes listed below click the link: register or call 517.541.5740.

Infant Classes:  6 months - 2 years

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 5th - June 28th   Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

June 10th - August 5th  Saturdays 10:00 - 10:30  (no class 7/1)

July 10th - August 2nd  Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

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

Toddler Classes:  2 - 3 years 

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 5th - June 28th   Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

June 10th - August 5th Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 (no class 7/1)

July 10th - August 2nd  Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

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

Preschool 1: 4 - 5 years old

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 6th - June 29th   Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

June 10th - August 5th Saturdays 11:00 - 11:30 (no class 7/1)

July 11th - August 3rd  Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

August 8th - 31st   Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Preschool 2: 4 - 5 years old

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 6th - June 29th   Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

June 10th - August 5th Saturdays 11:30 - 12:00 (no class 7/1)

July 11th - August 3rd  Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

August 8th - 31st   Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

 

Youth Recreation

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Now Enrolling

OYR Sideline Cheerleading

DK-8th Grade Cheer

For students in grades DK-8th.  $55 Students will enjoy learning cheers and skills, just like the Varsity squad.  Practices will be held outdoors on the paved area of the CMS/CUE playground (behind the Aquatic Center).  Practices begin the week of August 21. They will be  practicing one time per week.  The girls will March in the Frontier Days parade and will be allowed to perform at at least one CJO game and 1 half of a JV football game. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, sweatpants and bow! 

Charlotte Competitive Cheer League 4th-6th

Participants must either reside in or attend school in Charlotte.

Competitive cheer league that will prepare our youth for middle school competitive cheer season and allow the kids to make friends throughout the district. Participants will learn a 2 1/2 minute MHSAA style, competition routine consisting of motions, stunts and tumbling skills. This routine is performed twice at each competition and scores are averaged.Price $80

Includes: cheer bow, team shirt, fee for 6 competitions, rental of cheer uniforms

Season Dates:  (12 week program)

Coming Soon...

Oriole Youth Recreation Basketball

3-8th Grade (Red Cedar Hoops)

Please be sure to enter/verify your child's correct grade level

Teams will practice 2 times per week and play 8-10 games over the course of the season which is 6 weeks for Middle School aged students and 10 weeks for 3-6th Grade

Practice Dates and Times will be established once teams are formed and are subject to Coach Availability 

For more information on the League please visit Red Cedar Hoops

You may also receive registration assistance by calling Charlotte Aquatic Center at 541-5740

OYR Volleyball 

An instructional volleyball league for 4th through 8th grade girls who reside or attend one of the schools within our school district.

Goal is to teach and encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game

4 week league with 8 games played on weekends only and end of season tournament

Begins 2nd week of February and runs through the 2nd week of April, Tournament Afterward

Practices subject to gym and coach availability 

For more information regarding the league please visit Red Cedar Volleyball.

Please call Mike Sparks for further Assistance  517-541-5163

Adult Recreation

Adult Flag Football (Fall 2023)

Get your team assembled now as there will be limited space.

Adult Volleyball League 

Our adult volleyball league is forming now.  Games will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Charlotte Middle School main gym. 

Mens Basketball League (4v4)

 

 

 

The Charlotte Aquatic Center was designed and constructed as a multi-use facility for people of all ages. 

The main pool can simultaneously accommodate physical education students from the Middle School and High School, lap swimmers, and adult water fitness classes. The adjacent exercise pool is used daily for therapy patients from Hayes Green Beach Hospital, special needs students and adults, adult exercise classes, and personal training and independent water exercise.

The entire facility is climate controlled, including air-conditioned student and separate adult locker rooms and a family changing area. The main pool is a chlorine pool and has a balcony seating for 250 people, a shallow swim area with underwater benches, and a lap swim area. The exercise pool is maintained at a higher water and air temperature and is equipped with an underwater bench and jets for spa capabilities.

Hours of Operation

Main Pool:

Monday -- Friday:  6am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am-3pm

Sunday: Closed

Therapy Pool:

Monday -- Friday:  6am - 9pm  (Closed M, W, F 9-12 for Physical Therapy)

Saturday: 9am-3pm

Sunday: Closed

American Red Cross Swimming Lessons $55

Saturday Lessons

August 20th -- October 15th  (No class Sept 3rd)

October 22nd -- December 17th (No class Nov. 26th)

10:00 - 10:45  All levels

10:45 -- 11:30  All levels

Monday/Wednesday Lessons

CUE: (4th, 5th, 6th)  3:45 -- 4:30

September 12th -- October 5th

October 10th -- November 9th

Parkview: (1st, 2nd, 3rd)  4:30 -- 5:15  Bussing provided

September 12th -- October 5th

November 14th - December 12th

Washington: (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 4:30 -- 5:15  Bussing provided

October 10th -- November 9th

Evening: (all are welcome)  5:30 -- 6:15

September 12th -- October 5th

October 10th -- November 9th

Young Children Lessons  $45

Saturday Lessons:

August 20th -- October 15th  (No class September 3rd)

Infant 9:00 - 9:30

Toddler 9:30 - 10:00

Preschool 1: 10:00 - 10:30

Preschool 2: 10:30 - 11:00

Weekday Lessons

September 12th - October 5th

October 10th - November 9th

November 14th - December 12th

Monday/ Wednesday

Infant classes 4:30 - 5:00

Toddler classes 5:00 - 5:30

Tuesday/Thursday 

Preschool 1: 4:30 - 5:00

Preschool 2: 5:00 - 5:30

Homeschool Swimming Lessons  $55

This weekly time is designed to be an outing for homeschool families of school aged children.  There will be a 30 minute swimming lesson for anyone 5 years and older and 60 minutes of free swim included. 

September 6th -- October 4th

October 11th -- November 8th

November 15th -- December 13th

Levels 3/4  (independent swimmers) 11:00 lesson

Level 1  (very beginner swimmers) 11:30 lesson

Level 2  (starting to swim independently) 12:00 lesson

Tiger Sharks Swim Team  $77 each month

September 12th - October 5th

October 10th - November 9th

November 14th - December 16th

CMS: (7th and 8th)  Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:45 - 4:00

CUE:  (4th, 5th, 6th) Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45 - 5:00

PK and WA:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 Bussing Provided

Day Camps  $55 per day   

All day camps will run from 9:00 - 5:00 at the Charlotte Aquatic Center.  Kids will have the opportunity to swim, do a craft, play games, and lunch will be provided.  Ages 5 - 13

November 25th   

December 19th    

December 20th

April 3rd

April 4th

Glow Swims    $7 per person

You must register by 3:00pm the day of the event.  There will be a maximum of 150 spots available. 

October 21st (Spooky Swimming)  7:00 - 8:30

October 28th (Spooky Swimming)  7:00 - 8:30

October 29th (Spooky Swimming)  7:00 - 8:30

November 23rd (Gobble, Gobble, Glow) 7:00 - 8:30

December 23rd  (Christmas Glow)  7:00 - 8:30

December 30th (New Year's Glow) 7:00 - 8:30

February 11th (Valentine Glow) 7:00 - 8:30

Swim In Movies

September 8th   (Th)   Toy Story 1     7:00 - 9:00 pm

September 10th  (Sat)   Toy Story 2    2:30 - 4:30  (Frontier Days)

September 30th  (Fri)   Bad Guys      7:00 - 9:00

October 21st  (Fri)    Casper   7:00 - 9:00

October 21st  (Fri)    Jaws    9:00 - 11:00 pm

October 28th  (Fri)   47 Meters   9:00 - 11:00pm

October 29th  (Sa)   Deep Blue Sea  9:00 - 11:00

 

 

Charlotte Public Schools is proud to introduce the new Youth Recreation Program. This collaborative program has been developed to enhance the quality of recreation programs for the youth of Charlotte. Charlotte Public Schools believes youth recreation contributes to the development and well-being of individual students in our community. The CPS Youth Recreation Program provides a quality, unified program for our students to stay active and learn lessons that team sports can instill in our young people.

Our program values are simple yet important to understand:

• Offer a wide range of recreation programs for the youth in our community at a reasonable cost
• Increase participation numbers for our youth, along with programming enhancements that expose our youth to basic fundamentals in a variety of sports
• Be a conduit to provide feedback regarding the involvement of varsity coaches and athletes in youth programs
• Enable a culture of active students and families by promoting healthy lifestyles
• And, provide youth recreation programs with high quality coaches, volunteers, and community involvement for our younger student athletes.

We look forward to providing an exceptional experience for your child. Please reach out to us to learn more about our youth recreation opportunities at 517.541.5163 or email sparksm@charlotte.org. Go Orioles!

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.   The kids will get to have lunch, 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 5th through August 31st (excluding week of July 4).  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

June 26th - 29th 

July 10th - 13th

July 17th - 20th

July 24th - 27th

July 31st - August 3rd

August 7th - 10th

August 14th - 17th

August 21st - 24th 

August 28th - 31st

 

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 5th - September 1st, 2023

Monday - Friday any 90 minutes between 1:00 and 5:00.  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. 

Kids Water aerobics   $20

Pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.  Ages 7 - 17

Tuesday - Friday   12:00 - 1:00

July 11th - 14th

Aug 15th - 18th

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 $10

 (must register in advance)

Therapy Pool

Thursdays:

June 29th:  Luca  7:00 pm start time

July 13th:   Shark Tale  7:00 pm start time

July 27th:   Avatar 2: Waterworld  7:00 pm start time

August 10th:  Waterhorse  7:00 pm start time

August 24th:  Moana  7:00 start time

 

4th of July Glow Swim  $5 per person

Monday, July 3rd 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us for a late night glow swim to celebrate the 4th of July.  Each participant will get a glow stick and there will be glow sticks in the water. 

 

summer "field trips"

Join us for our Friday Field Trip series.   Cost will include bus travel and admission to each location.  Open to students and their families.  A Chaperon will be provided if you want to just send the kids.   Advance registration is required.  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.

Michigan State University $20

Friday, June 30th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 8:30 am and return at 3:00 pm.  We will visit the MSU Planetarium, the Dairy Store, and the Children's Garden.   An ice cream cone from the Dairy Store is included in the price.  

East Lansing Aquatic Center (waterpark) $20

Friday, July 7th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 4:00 pm.  We will bring our own lifeguard on this trip as well. 

Toledo Zoo  $50

Friday, July 14th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 8:00 am and return at 6:00 pm.  

Kalamazoo Air Zoo $20

Friday, July 21st:  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 8:30 am and return at 2:30 pm.  Parents are welcome to add a Pool Party to this trip so that student pick up is at 5:00 pm.  

Patriarche Park $20

Friday, July 28th: Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 3:00 pm.  A hot dog roast lunch is included.  Parents are welcome to add a Pool Party to this trip so that student pick up is at 5:00 pm.

Michigan's Adventure $45

Friday, August 4th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:00 am and return at 10:00 pm.  Michigan's Adventure is a cashless location, so all participants will need a card to purchase food and souvenirs.  

Full Blast Waterpark $20

Friday, August 11th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 10:00 am and return at 5:00 pm.  We will bring our own lifeguard on this trip as well. 

Detroit Zoo $30

Friday, August 18th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 8:30 am and return at 5:00 pm.  

TreeRunner Grand Rapids  $45

Friday, August 25th.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 10:00 am and return at 3:00 pm.  Parents are welcome to add a Pool Party to this trip so that student pick up is at 5:00 pm.

Hawk Island Park  $20

Friday, September 1st.  Depart from the Aquatic Center at 9:30 am and return at 4:00 pm.  We will have a hot dog roast lunch as part of this trip.  We will also bring a lifeguard on this trip as well.   

Summer sports camps

Pre-Registration is required for all summer programs.  Please register online or call (517) 541-5740.  All participants in sports camps may come swimming for free on the day of their sports camp as an added benefit of participation. Simply give your name to the lifeguard and we will have your name on the roster.  

Tennis Lessons:  $50 per person per session

June 19th - 29th  Monday - Thursday  

9:00 - 10:00 am  1st - 3rd grades

10:00 - 11:00 am 4th - 6th grades

11:00 - 12:00 am 7th - 12th grades

July 10th - July 20th  Monday - Thursday

9:00 - 10:00 am  1st - 3rd grades

10:00 - 11:00 am 4th - 6th grades

11:00 - 12:00 am 7th - 12th grades

July 24th - August 3rd

9:00 - 10:00 am  1st - 3rd grades

10:00 - 11:00 am 4th - 6th grades

11:00 - 12:00 am 7th - 12th grades

Pickleball Lessons  $20 / $30

June 19th - 22nd

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  $30 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. 

July 10th - 20th 

8:30 - 10:00 am 

July 24th - August 3rd

8:30 - 10:00 am

August 7th - 17th 

8:30 - 10:00 am 

Stroke Clinics for Competitive Swimming $55

Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 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. 

Freestyle Clinic:  June 12th - June 15th

Backstroke Clinic: June 26th - 29th

Butterfly Clinic: July 24th - 27th

Breaststroke Clinic: August 7th - 10th

Starts and Turns: August 21st - 24th

Learn to Play Water Polo $55

June 5th - 22nd   12:00 - 1:00 pm

Learn to play water polo! Minimum requirement is to be able to pass the deep end test. We will use  noodles and other inflatables to help increase stamina and provide assistance. This class is designed to teach the basics of water polo. We will have a water polo match on June 22nd at 12pm. This is for ages 10 and up. Please call our office if you have any questions at 517.541.5740.

Tumbling Lessons  $50 per session

July 17th - 27th  Every Day, 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.

Monday - Thursday June 26th - 29th 

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) $45

Speed and Agility Training will be held at the CHS track

Tuesdays and Thursdays

June 13th - 29th

July 11th - 27th

9:30 - 10:30am      Ages 14 - 17

10:30 - 11:30am    Ages 9 - 13

11:30 - 12:30pm    Ages 5 - 8

Basketball Camp $45

Basketball camp will be held at the CMS main gym.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday June 26th - 28th

9:00 - 12:00 am  Ages 12 - 14

Track and Cross Country Camp $45

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

Mondays and Wednesdays June 12th - Aug. 2nd

5:30 - 7:00 pm  Ages 5 - 17

Golf Camp $45

Golf camp will be held at Maplebrook Golf Course. 

Monday - Thursday June 26th - 29th 

9:00 - 10:30      Ages 8 - 10

10:30 - 12:00    Ages 11 - 13

Wrestling $45

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

Monday - Wednesday July 10th - 12th 

5:30 - 7:30     Ages 5 - 8

6:30 - 7:30     Ages 9 - 13

Baseball $45

Baseball camp will be held at the CHS baseball field.

Thursday and Friday, August 17th and 18th   5:00 - 6:00  Ages 5 - 7

Saturday and Sunday, August 19th and 20th  4:30 - 6:00  Ages 8 - 10

Saturday and Sunday, August 19th and 20th  6:00 - 7:30   Ages 11 - 13

Softball $45

Softball camp will be held at the CHS softball field.

Tuesday, August 1st  5:30 - 7:30   Ages 5 - 7

Wednesday and Thursday, August 2nd and 3rd  4:30 - 6:00 Ages 8 - 10

Wednesday and Thursday, August 2nd and 3rd  6:00 - 7:30  Ages 11 - 13

*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.

 

swimming lessons:

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

Levels 1-5 (August Session) $55

Sessions run daily Monday - Thursday 

July 10th - July 20th 

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

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

July 24th - August 3rd

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

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

August 7th - 17th 

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

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

Infant Classes:  6 months - 2 years  $45

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 5th - June 28th   Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

June 10th - August 5th  Saturdays 10:00 - 10:30  (no class 7/1)

July 10th - August 2nd  Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

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

Toddler Classes:  2 - 3 years $45

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 5th - June 28th   Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

June 10th - August 5th Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 (no class 7/1)

July 10th - August 2nd  Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

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

Preschool 1: 4 - 5 years old  $45

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 6th - June 29th   Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

June 10th - August 5th Saturdays 11:00 - 11:30 (no class 7/1)

July 11th - August 3rd  Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

August 8th - August 31st   Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Preschool 2: 4 - 5 years old  $45

Parent is required to be in the water with the child for these lessons.

June 6th - June 29th   Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

June 10th - August 5th Saturdays 11:30 - 12:00 (no class 7/1)

July 11th - August 3rd  Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

August 8th - August 31st   Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 5:30 pm

 

 

tennis and pickleball

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

Tennis Open Play

Beginning June 12th (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 12, 2022 (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  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.

 

Water Aerobics  

Therapy Pool Water Aerobics

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:45  (medium intensity)

Tuesdays and Thursdays   9:30 - 10:15  (higher intensity)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15  (higher intensity)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 - 12:45   (gentle)

 

Main Pool Water Aerobics

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45  Deep Water

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45  Shallow Water

 

Cardio Drumming

Mondays and Wednesdays  5:15 -- 6:00  CMS Cafetorium

Adult Flag Football

Games every Sunday afternoon

CHS practice soccer field beginning Sunday, September 11th.

Captains will register online and pay a $20 commitment fee.  That commitment is to have a team ready to play each week at the scheduled time. Captains will name the team, the roster can change if need be. Each Sunday, players pay $5 each to play.

 

Adult Pick Up Volleyball

Join us for pick up volleyball every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 - 9:00pm in the Charlotte Middle School gymnasium.  Anyone over 18 (or varsity players) is welcome to join in.  Cost is $5 each night.   Volleyball begins Tuesday, Sept 6th.

 

Day Trip to Chicago--Saturday, December 3rd

Join us for a day trip to Chicago.  We provide transportation, you decide what to do for the day. See a show and do lunch, go on a food tour, Christmas shop, or see the sights.  In Chicago, the choices are endless.   We will drop off and pick up at Navy Pier.  We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 8:00 am in the morning and leave Navy Pier at 6:00 (Chicago time) and arrive back to the CAC around 10:00 pm.