Oriole Recreation
OYR Sports
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.
7th and 8th Grade Girls: Register Here
Practice begins the week of October 27th. Practice days and times will be determined by coach availability. Games begin on November 8th.
3rd - 6th grade girls and boys: Register Here
Play begins in December
Registration will begin October 1st. Practice begins the week of November 10th. Days and times will vary based on coach availability. Games will begin December 6th.
7th and 8th grade boys: Register in December
Play begins in January.
Registration will begin November 15th. Practice begins the week of December 22nd. Days and times will vary based on coach availability. Games will begin January 10th.
DK - 2nd grade girls and boys Skills Camp
Register in December Camp in January or February
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:
September 15th - November 6th
November 10th - January 22nd
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
DK - 2nd Grade Side Line Cheer Register Here
Begins August 11th.
Practice information will be available here when it gets closer to August. Practice will be one or two days each week. Practices will be on the blacktop of the CUE playground. Participants will cheer at 3 CJO games (on Saturdays) and 1 JV gave (Thursday night) and march in the Frontier Day Parade. Cost is $35 per person and includes a cheer shirt and bow. More information to follow.
3rd Grade Side Line Cheer Register Here
Begins August 11th.
Practice information will be available here when it gets closer to August. Practice will be three to four days each week. Participants will cheer at the games on Saturdays and 1 JV game (Thursday night) and march in the Frontier Day Parade. Practices will be on the blacktop of the CUE playground. Cost is $60 per person and includes a cheer shirt, pants, and bow. More information to follow.
4th -- 6th Grade: 517 Competitive Cheer Register Here
Begins August 4th.
Practice Daily Monday - Thursday
5:00 - 7:00 pm
MS Activity Room
Practice information will be available here when it gets closer to August. Practice will be four days each week (Monday - Thursday). Participants will cheer at 2 CJO games on Saturdays and 1 JV game (Thursday night) and march in the Frontier Day Parade. Participants will compete in 5 competitions on Saturdays. Practices will be on the blacktop of the CUE playground. Cost is $85 per person and includes a team shirt, bow, and competition fees. More information to follow.
7th and 8th Grade Side Line Cheer Register Here
Begins August 4th
Practice Daily Monday - Friday
Games on Wednesdays
CUE Playground
Practice information will be available here when it gets closer to August. Practice will be five days each week. Participants will cheer at the games on Wednesdays and 1 JV game (Thursday night) and march in the Frontier Day Parade. Practices will be on the blacktop of the CUE playground. Cost is $60 per person and includes a cheer shirt, pants, and bow. More information to follow.
Red cedar volleyball
Registration will begin in January. Check back for more information.
Play will begin in March
spring ball leagues
Registration will begin in March.
Check back for all the details.
Day Camps
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
Monday, October 13th Register Here
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our day camp with a trip to Mooville. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to Mooville to play outside and have ice cream. No extra money is needed for ice cream. Lunch and snack is provided for all participants. Please bring a suit and towel and dress appropriately for the weather including closed toe shoes.
Tuesday, November 4th Register Here
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for our day camp with a trip to ZapZone XL in the Lansing Mall. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to ZapZone in Lansing to play. Money for the arcade is not included in the cost of registration. All participants will need trampoline socks (grippy bottomed socks) or bring $4 to purchase socks. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Monday, November 24th 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.
Tuesday, November 25th Register Here
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for our day camp with a trip to the movies. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to the Eaton Theater to watch a movie. Money for concessions is not part of registration. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Monday, December 22nd Register Here
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Join our day camp that focuses all on Christmas. We will not take a trip during this day camp. Instead, we will learn to decorate Christmas cookies, make an ornament, and do other holiday themed activities. The kids will also get to play and swim. Lunch and snacks are provided.
Tuesday, December 30th Register Here
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for our day camp with a trip to Fun City in Lansing. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to Fun City in Lansing to play. Money for the arcade is not included in the cost of registration. Lunch and snacks are provided.
Monday, January 19th Register Here
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for our day camp with a trip to our local sledding hill. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to the sledding hill to sled for an hour. We will have hot cocoa and swim in the warm pool when we return. Lunch and snacks are provided.
Friday, February 13th Register Here
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for our day camp with a trip to Charlotte Pottery. We will spend the morning at the CAC and play in the gym and swim. In the afternoon we will travel to Charlotte Pottery. The kids will get to pick out a piece to paint. Pottery pieces will be available for pick up at the CAC about 14 days after the camp. Lunch and snacks will be provided at Charlotte Pottery.
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.
Golf, Tennis and Pickleball
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
Fall Session: September 9th - October 2nd
Spring Session: May 5th - May 28th
4th - 6th grades
3:30 - 5:00pm Tuesday / Thursday
Join us for tennis lessons Tuesdays and Thursdays 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. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
1st - 3rd grades
4:30 - 5:15 Tuesday / Thursday
Join us for tennis lessons Tuesdays and 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. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
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.