Oriole Recreation Fall Flight Plan
Field Trips
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
Zap Zone XL $30
November 5th 11:45 - 3:15 PM
Register Here
Tuesday, November 5th. Depart from the Aquatic Center at 11:45 and return at 3:15 pm. Join us on our field trip to Zap Zone XL. This is also offered as a full day by signing up for our Day Camp XL. Participants will get a wristband that gives them two hours of unlimited play time on all the standard amenities. Pair it with a Pool Party swim for 5:00 pick up.
Chicago $55
Saturday, December 7th
Register Here
Chicago Day Trip Saturday, December 7th. Come join us on a fun filled shopping day to Chicago. We provide the transportation, you spend the day your way. 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 11/15. If you have any questions please call the office at 517-541-5740.
Cornwell's Dinner Theater $65
December 14th 10:30 - 4:30
Register Here
Join us as we travel to Cornwell's Turkeyville USA. We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 10:30 am and arrive at Turkeyville near 11:00 am. That will give participants time to shop and browse before seating begins. The lunch buffet begins at noon and the show begins at 2:00. After the show we will travel back to the Aquatic Center.
This energetic seasonal celebration finds the all-girl singing group, The Wonderettes, entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and ingenuity to save the party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous!
Day Camps
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.
Oriole Day Camps
Join us for our Oriole Day Camps for a fun filled day with arts and crafts, swimming time, gym time, and plenty of friends to play with. We will provide lunch and an afternoon snack. Please bring a swim suit, towel, and tennis shoes for the gym. Drop off and pick up will be at the CAC lobby.
Day Camp XL: 9:00 - 5:00 pm $60
Tuesday, November 5th (No school this day)
Join us for this super sized day camp. We will spend the morning at the CAC swimming, playing in the gym, and doing arts and crafts. We will have lunch and then travel to Lansing to go to ZapZone XL. We will play at ZapZone from 12:30 - 2:30 and then arrive back to the CAC around 3:15. The kids will get to swim again and pick up will be at 5:00pm. Register early for this super fun day.
Thanksgiving Day Camp 1 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Monday, November 25th
Join us for the first of two Thanksgiving themed Day Camps. We will create the art project shown above, play in the gym, swim in the pool and play outside. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.
Thanksgiving Day Camp 2 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Tuesday, November 26th
Join us for our second Thanksgiving themed Day Camps. We will paint the turkey shown here on canvas, play in the gym, swim in the pool and play outside. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.
Christmas Day Camp 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Monday, December 23rd
Join us for a Christmas themed Day Camp. We will create an ornament, play in the gym, swim in the pool, and play outside. Lunch and an afternoon snack with be provided. Let us watch the kids while you finish preparing for the holidays.
New Year's Day Camp 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Monday, December 30th
Join us for a New Year's Eve themed Day Camp. We will pop a balloon each hour that determines our activity. Join us for the fun! Wear your favorite pajamas, bring a blanket and a stuffed animal and spend the day with us.
Valentine's Day Camp 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Friday, February 14th
Join us for a Valentine's Day themed Day Camp. We will make Valentines for the residents of Hope Landing, swim in the pool, and play in the gym and outside. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.
Spring Break Day Camp 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Friday, March 28th
Join us for our spring break themed Day Camp. We will swim in the therapy pool for one of our swimming sessions. We will also play in the gym and outside and create a summery art project. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.
Easter Day Camp 9:00 - 4:00 pm $45
Friday, April 18th
Join us for our Easter themed Day Camp. We will paint a canvas, have an egg hunt in the pool, swim, play games in the gym and play outside. Lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided.
Youth Rec Sports
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.
Oriole recreation cheer
Charlotte Competitive Cheer 5-1-7 League $80
Begins on August 12th and runs through November 3rd
Participants must either reside in or attend school in Charlotte.
NEW! 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.
Includes: cheer bow, team shirt, fee for 6 competitions, rental of cheer uniforms
Practice Info: 8/12 - 11/3
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (3:30 5:30)
Competition info: 9/28 - 11/2
5 Competitions will take place on Saturday mornings
Fall Cheer DK - 2nd Grades $55
Begins on August 19th and runs through October 25th
The Youth Oriole Cheerleading program teaches young athletes all the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team. The Youth Oriole Cheer program will ensure that each athlete will learn cheers, proper hand and body movements as well as jumping techniques. There is no stunting; just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns important life skills such as teambuilding and leadership.
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 19. 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!
Fall Cheer 3rd Grade $55
Begins on August 12th and runs through October 8th
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 12. 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!
Fall Cheer 7th and 8th Grades $55
Begins on August 19th and runs through October 25th
The girls will perform at ½ time or between CJO games. (Dates and Times to be determined) and at least 1 JV Football game. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, sweatpants and bow and will also march in the Frontier Days Parade. Practices will be conducted 2 times per week in the evening outdoors behind Charlotte Middle School
Red cedar basketball
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Registration will open September 16th. Registration deadline October 7th.
Games begin November 2nd. Games are on the weekends.
Practices are based on coaches availability and begin the week of October 14th.
3rd - 6th Boys and Girls Basketball
Registration will open October 7th. Registration deadline is November 11th.
Games begin the weekend of December 7th.
Practices are based on coaches availability and begin the week of November 18th.
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball
Registration opens November 4th. Registration deadline is December 2nd.
Games begin the weekend of January 11th.
Practices are based on coaches availability and begin the week of December 16th.
Oriole Rec volleyball
3rd - 8th grade Girls
Check back for more information. Programming begins in February/March.
Oriole Rec Ball Leagues
Check back for more information. Programming begins in April/May
Golf, Tennis and Pickleball
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 $65 per person
September 3rd - 26th 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)
4:30 - 5:15 $65 per person
September 3rd - 26th 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.
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
September 9th- October 2nd 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
September 9th- October 2nd 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.
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)
Adult Offerings
Field Trips
Chicago $55
Saturday, December 7th
Register Here
Chicago Day Trip Saturday, December 7th. Come join us on a fun filled shopping day to Chicago. We provide the transportation, you spend the day your way. 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 11/15. If you have any questions please call the office at 517-541-5740.
Cornwell's Dinner Theater $65
December 14th 10:30 - 4:30
Register Here
Join us as we travel to Cornwell's Turkeyville USA. We will leave the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 10:30 am and arrive at Turkeyville near 11:00 am. That will give participants time to shop and browse before seating begins. The lunch buffet begins at noon and the show begins at 2:00. After the show we will travel back to the Aquatic Center.
This energetic seasonal celebration finds the all-girl singing group, The Wonderettes, entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and ingenuity to save the party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous!
Adult drop in volleyball
August 6th - 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
Adults are considered anyone 13 or older for swimming lessons. Classes will meet in the main pool on Thursday evenings. Register Here
September 12th - December 12th
Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45 pm
No Class on: 9/26, 10/3, 10/17 because of home swim meets.
Swim in Movies
Tuesday, October 29th
Hocus Pocus 2:45 - 5:00
Register Here
A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. This movie is great for all ages. It is suggested you register in advance for this movie. Only 30 seats total are available. You may bring your own pool chair or noodle seat. No large shaped rafts allowed. Light concessions will be available for purchase, no outside food allowed. This movie will be shown in the therapy pool.
Friday, November 15th
Jaws 2:45 - 5:00 PM
Register Here
Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg about a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers in a fictional New England summer resort town. This is a scary movie. It is suggested you register in advance for this movie. Only 30 seats total are available. You may bring your own pool chair or noodle seat. No large shaped rafts allowed. Light concessions will be available for purchase, no outside food allowed. This movie will be shown in the therapy pool.
Tuesday, December 17th
Deep Blue Sea 2:45 - 5:00 PM
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Set in an isolated underwater facility, the film follows a team of scientists and their research on mako sharks to help fight Alzheimer's disease. the situation plunges into chaos when multiple genetically engineered sharks go on a rampage and flood the facility. This is a scary movie. It is suggested you register in advance for this movie. Only 30 seats total are available. You may bring your own pool chair or noodle seat. No large shaped rafts allowed. Light concessions will be available for purchase, no outside food allowed. This movie will be shown in the therapy pool.
For Young Children
Swim in movies
Swim In Movies $5 to register, $10 at the door
All movies begin at 7:00 pm in the therapy pool.
Tuesday, November 26th
Moana 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Register Here
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. It is suggested you register in advance for this movie. Only 30 seats total are available. You may bring your own pool chair or noodle seat. No large shaped rafts allowed. Light concessions will be available for purchase, no outside food allowed. This movie will be shown in the therapy pool.
Saturday, December 21st
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dr. Seuss 30 minute tv show) 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Register Here
This is the tv version of the How the Grinch Stole Christmas and is geared toward our youngest swimmers. Parent and toddlers will have a great time in our warm water therapy pool while How the Grinch Stole Christmas plays. It is suggested you register in advance for this movie. Only 30 seats total are available. You may bring your own pool chair or noodle seat. No large shaped rafts allowed. Light concessions will be available for purchase, no outside food allowed. This movie will be shown in the therapy pool.
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.
September 14th - November 2nd Saturdays $55
10:00 - 10:30 Infant Class for ages 6 months through 24 months.
10:30 - 11:00 Infant/ Toddler Classfor ages 1 to 3 years old.
11:00 - 11:30 Toddler Class for ages 2 to 3 years old.
11:30 - 12:00 Preschool Class for ages 3 and 4 years old.
September 16th - October 9th 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.
October 14th - November 6th 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.
November 11th - December 4th 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.
November 16th - January 18th Saturdays $55
10:00 - 10:30 Infant Class for ages 6 months through 24 months.
10:30 - 11:00 Infant/ Toddler Class for ages 1 to 3 years old.
11:00 - 11:30 Toddler Class for ages 2 to 3 years old.
11:30 - 12:00 Preschool Class for ages 3 and 4 years old.
Oriole Recreation Calendar
Charlotte Aquatic Center
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
517.541.5740 phone
Business Hours
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT RULES
Use courts at your own risk.
School district is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
No food, glass, tobacco or alcoholic beverages.
Remove all personal items and trash upon exiting.
No bicycles, roller blades, or skateboards.
No pets allowed inside fenced area.
Proper footwear required (heelless rubber-soled shoes).
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Do not abuse/damage net, court surface, fencing, or other equipment.
Courts are under video surveillance.
Please report damages or misuse by calling: (517) 541-5100.
Players are asked to observe tennis/pickleball court courtesies as well as rules of good conduct on and around courts. This includes avoiding the use of profane/lewd language in appropriate for a school setting.
Whenever there are players waiting, all players must vacate courts after playing for one half (1/2) hour (up to 2 hours for reservations) or one set. Winners shall have no prior rights to remain on the courts.
Charlotte Public Schools shall have priority use for school or school-sponsored activities.
No individual, group, club or organization shall occupy tennis courts for tournament play without written permission from Charlotte Public Schools. Application must be made at least fourteen (14) days in advance of requested dates set for start of play. Approval is subject to the District's facility use policy.
Rules and expectations are subject to change by District without notice.
