Oriole Recreation Summer 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 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.
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
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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.
Triple P Passport
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 Two: June 16th - June 19th Register Here
Theme: Astronaut Academy
Week Three: July 7th - July 10th Register Here
Theme: Mermaids and Pirates
Week Four: July 14th - July 17th Register Here
Theme: Camping
Week Five: July 21st - July 24th Register Here
Theme: Holiday Havoc
Week Six: July 28th - July 31st Register Here
Theme: Ninja Warriors
Week Seven: August 4th - August 7th Register Here
Theme: Triceratops Crossing
Week Eight: August 11th - August 14th Register Here
Theme: Shark Week
Summer Sports Camps
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 21st - 24th Register Here
Boys 3rd grade - 8th grade 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Girls 3rd grade - 9th grade 8:00 - 4:00
$125 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
All cheerleading clinics are for kids in DK - 8th grade, cost $30 and run for four days, Monday - Thursday. These clinics meet at the MS in the activity room. Please enter through door 4 and your coaches will meet you in the activity room.
Tumbling Clinic Register Here
June 16th - 19th
8:30 - 9:30 am
Chants and Cheers Clinic Register Here
June 23rd - 26th
8:30 - 9:30 am
Fight Song Clinic Register Here
July 7th - 10th
8:30 - 9:30 am
Stunt Clinic Register Here
July 14th - 17th
8:30 - 9:30
strength and conditioning camp
Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
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
volleyball camp
July 29th and July 31st $50 Register Here
4th - 6th grades 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Middle School 6:30 - 8:30 pm
CHS Dome
Stroke Clinics
summer stroke clinics
Stroke Clinics are for competitive swimmers or those that are level 4 or 5 in American Red Cross lessons that are wanting to refine and improve their strokes. Participants must wear a competitive suit and have cap and goggles. Please bring a water bottle to practice. Registration is available online or for more information call 517.541.5740.
Freestyle Stroke Clinic $30
June 16, 17, and 18
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Backstroke Stroke Clinic $30
June 23, 24, and 25
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Butterfly Stroke Clinic $30
July 7, 8, and 9
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Breaststroke Stroke Clinic $30
July 14, 15, and 16
6:00 - 7:00 PM
IM (Individual Medley) Stroke Clinic $30
July 21, 22, and 23
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Turns Stroke Clinic $30
July 28, 29, and 30
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Starts Stroke Clinic $30
August 4, 5, and 6
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Relays Stroke Clinic $30
August 11, 12, and 13
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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.
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. Swimming lessons and Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. Pick up would be at the Aquatic Center then at 5:00 pm. Call our office for more information. 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. Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. Pick up would be at the Aquatic Center then at 5:00 pm. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
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.
Pickleball lessons
Learn to Play
Adult class: 6:30 - 7:30 Register Here
June 16, 17, 18 or
July 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Student Class: Register Here
9:00 - 10:30 am Monday - Thursday
July 28th - August 7th
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)
Swimming and Diving Lessons
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
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
Our 10:45 - 11:30 class would pair beautifully with our Triple P (afternoon playground). You can register for Triple P at a reduced rate when pairing it with other classes. Please call our office for more information at 517.541.5740.
try SCUba
Have you ever wondered what scuba diving was like? Come try it at our one day event. You will get to use the scuba equipment under the direction and supervision of a scuba instructor. Join in on the fun.
Try Scuba Class Register Here
Tuesday, June 24th
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Charlotte Aquatic Center Main Pool
$50 per person
World's largest swimming lesson
Join us for this FREE event. All ages and levels are welcome. We will use both the therapy pool and the main pool for this lesson. Choose from two times.
Thursday, June 26th Register Here
10:00 - 10:30 All ages welcome
11:00 - 11:30 All ages welcome
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.
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
Little Fish
Little Fish is a class for students that are not yet 5 years old but that are starting to swim on their own. Kids that want to be in the water, like going underwater, and are starting to move themselves in the water without a puddle jumper or lifejacket. The class has 30 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of play.
Little Fish Register Here
June 9th - July 2nd
Mondays/Wednesdays
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Little Fish Register Here
July 7th - July 30th
Monday/Wednesday
4:15 - 5:00 pm
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
Diving class can be paired with Triple P (afternoon playground) for a reduced rate. Pick up would be at the Aquatic Center then at 5:00 pm. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
Swim In Movies
Swim in movies
Pre-Registration is not required, but recommended. We can only have 30 people attend our Swim In Movies.
Swim In movies Register Here
Register in advance for $7 per person or pay $10 per person at the door. Please bring your own personal raft. Light concessions will be available for $2 each item. No outside food is permitted. All movies are shown in our therapy pool. The water temperature is 92 degrees. Parents must be in the water with anyone younger than 8 years old.
Wednesday, June 11th
Moana 2 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 25th
Thelma the Unicorn 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday, June 27th
Wicked 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, July 9th
Trolls Band Together 7:00 -9:00 PM
Wednesday, July 23rd
Despicable Me 4 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 6th
Inside Out 2 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 13th
Barbie Move 7:00 - 9:00 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
Elective Activites
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. Please call our office to arrange to have our staff walk with your child to and from class.
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. If you would like to add our Triple P program to this class, your pick up would be 5:00 pm. Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
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. Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. 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. Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
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. Triple P (afternoon playground) can be paired with this class for a reduced rate. Call our office for more information. 517.541.5740.
Recreational Activities
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.