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.
Registration is closed.
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
Registration is closed. We look forward to seeing you in the summer.
Red cedar volleyball
Registration will begin in January. Register Here
Play will begin in March
spring ball leagues
Registration will begin in March.
Check back for all the details.
Winter Ball
Winter ball
Our winter ball is for everyone. This was formerly known as the Daddy Daughter dance and in an effort to be inclusive of all families and family types we have renamed it the winter ball. It is predominately still daddys/grandpas and girls, we do have moms and sons and full families attend as well.
For the safety of all children, we have created a separate dance for young children. The ages for each group will be firm. If you have children in both age ranges, please go to both the afternoon and evening dance with the appropriate aged children.
Friday, February 6th 7:00 - 8:30 Register Here
This dance is for only ages 5 through 14. You will need to purchase a ticket for adults and children alike. There will be a photographer taking pictures. You will address your own envelope for after the pictures are developed. Punch and cookies will also be available.
Saturday, February 7th 4:00 - 5:00 Register Here
This dance is for only ages 2 through 5. You will need to purchase a ticket for adults and children alike. There will be a photographer taking pictures. You will address your own envelope for after the pictures are developed. Punch and cookies will also be available.
Saturday, February 7th 7:00 - 8:30 Register Here
This dance is for only ages 5 through 14. You will need to purchase a ticket for adults and children alike. There will be a photographer taking pictures. You will address your own envelope for after the pictures are developed. Punch and cookies will also be available.
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.
Teen Programming
Babysitting Class
Students ages 12 and older $65 Register Here
Spring Class:
March 30th - April 3rd Daily
12:30 - 4:00pm
Babysitting class will take place at Central Office. Participants will learn about caring for children of all ages from birth on. All participants will learn the basics of how to provide care for someone that is choking and the basics of CPR and rescue breathing but will not get certified in those skills. Participants will walk to Weymouth Child Development Center for hands on experience and practice. This is not a Red Cross course.
Oriole ski and snowboard
Trip Date: Friday, February 13th Register Here
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join OSS as we head to Bittersweet Ski Area for the day on Friday, February 13th. We will leave from the Charlotte Aquatic Center at 9:00 a.m. and return at 6:00pm. The cost is $10 per person, that only covers transportation. Participants will have to purchase a lift ticket at Bittersweet and either bring their equipment or rent it.
Swim in movies $5 per person
Join us right after school for a Swim In Movie picked just for Middle and High School students. There will be concessions available for purchase for $2 each. We have some rafts to use, you are also welcome to bring your own.
Register Here
Adult Programming
Field Trips
Chicago $50 Register Here
Saturday, December 6th
Chicago Day Trip Saturday, December 6th. 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 around 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 November 15th. 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!
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.
Fall Session: September 11th - November 6th
Winter Session: January 8th - March 12th
Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
cpr classes
There is an online component to this class. You must complete the online work before attending the in person session. Sign up for the course no later that 3 days before the in person session. Each date below is a separate course, you only need to attend one.
Courses: Register Here
Tuesday, October 21st 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, November 24th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, January 12th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 8th 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 25th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, May 19th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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.
