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 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

 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 Four:  July 7th - July 10th            Register Here

Theme:  Mermaids and Pirates

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

Theme:  Camping 

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

Theme:  Holiday Havoc

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

Theme:  Ninja Warriors

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

Theme:  Triceratops Crossing

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

Theme:  Shark Week

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

cheer camp

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. 

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

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

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.  

Butterfly Stroke Clinic     $30

July 7, 8, and 9

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Register Here

Breaststroke Stroke Clinic     $30

July 14, 15, and 16

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Register Here

IM (Individual Medley) Stroke Clinic     $30

July 21, 22, and 23

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Register Here

Turns Stroke Clinic     $30

July 28, 29, and 30

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Register Here

Starts Stroke Clinic     $30

August 4, 5, and 6

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Register Here

Relays Stroke Clinic     $30

August 11, 12, and 13

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Register Here

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 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. 

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

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)

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   

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.  

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.  

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

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

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

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, 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

July 12th    Team Umizoomi

July 26th    Cocomelon

August 9th   Paw Patrol

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.  

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.  

     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.  

This area is where you will find all the school year sports.  Volleyball, Basketball and Summer Ball Leagues will be here later this summer.   Cheerleading begins August 4th or 11th depending on the group.  Registration is open now. 

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 and 5th 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.  

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

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.  

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