GUIDE 2021 SUMMER - IT'S ANOTHER FUN DAY AT SLPR! - Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation

2021 SUMMER

 GUIDE IT’S ANOTHER FUN DAY AT SLPR!

 810.714.2011 • WWW.SLPR.NET
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2021 SUMMER
 index
 SLPR Information . . . . . . . 4
 COVID-19 Protocol . . . . . . 5
 Executive Director . . . . . . . 6
 Farmers Market . . . . . . . . 6
 Fenton Street Experience . . 7

 Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . 8
 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
 Essential Oils . . . . . . . . . . 9
 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
 Martial Arts . . . . . . . . 13-14

 GUIDE
 senior Programs . . . . . . . . 14

 Youth Programs . . . . . . . . 15
 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
 Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
 Dance Camps . . . . . . . 17-19
 Driver's Education . . . . . . 20
SOUTHERN LAKES PARKS & RECREATION STAFF Flag Football . . . . . . . . . . 20
 Gymanstics . . . . . . . . . 21-23
Executive Director Media Technology Coordinator
Ed Koledo....................................... 810.714.2011 Diane Sokoloski............................. 810.714.2011 Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ekoledo@slpr.net Martial Arts . . . . . . . . 24-25
 Administrative Assistant/Market Manager
 Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . 25 & 27
HR/Accounting Coordinator, Patty Allen....................................... 810.714.2011
Fitness Director Science Camp . . . . . . . . . 26
Shirley Ciofu.................................... 810.714.2011 Gymnastics Director, Gym Stars Gym Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
sciofu@slpr.net Nancy Holden................................. 810.591.8198
 nholden@slpr.net Speed & Agility . . . . . . . . 27
Recreation & Athletic Programmer & Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Fenton Schools Facility Scheduler Aquatics Staff Instructional Director, Pool Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Paul Stark....................................... 810.714.2011 Cathy O'Bee....................................810.591.2622
pstark@slpr.net cobee@slpr.net
 Genesee County CDBG
Marketing Coordinator, Dance Director Scholarship Grant . . . 32-33
Kristen Archambeau...................... 810.714.2011
karchambeau@slpr.net
 Registration Form . . . . . . 34
Program Administrator & Event Planner
Claudine Liedel............................... 810.714.2011
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 slpr.net
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SLPR ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
 Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation
 Phone: 810.714.2011
 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
 Email: Contact_us@slpr.net

Registration Prorating Procedure Cancellation
 Late registration is discouraged and
Information sometimes not allowed. Therefore, Procedure
SLPR does not accept registration classes may only be pro-rated in certain Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation
over the phone. At this time, in-person circumstances and only upon request at reserves the right to cancel any program
registration is not available. the time of registration. due to inclement weather, facilitation
Here are 2 ways to register: problems, or conditions beyond their
1. Register online at www.slpr.net. control. Should this happen, SLPR will
 Refund Procedure attempt to reschedule the program. Should
2. Mail in your registration to SLPR at: Refunds will be processed [upon request] schedule changes occur, SLPR will notify
 150 S. Leroy St. Fenton, MI 48430. up until the second class, minus a $5 participants by phone, text message and/
 administrative fee. A full refund will be or email. If local schools are closed due to
Please make checks payable to SLPR. given if a class is cancelled by SLPR. No weather conditions, all SLPR daytime and
SLPR strongly encourages mailing refunds will be given for sport leagues or evening activities taking place within those
registration 2 weeks prior to the class special events or one-day classes [unless schools will be cancelled.
start date. cancelled by SLPR]. Refunds may take up
 to two weeks to process.
All registrants must have a hold harmless REGISTER NOW!
waiver signed before the first class. Confirmation 2 Ways to Register for
 SUMMER Programming:
Residency Defined Procedure
 Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation will 1. ONLINE: www.slpr.net, OR
Residents / Non-Residents: To recieve the only notify participants if a class has been 2. MAIL: SLPR at 150 S Leroy St,
resident rate you must reside within the cancelled. SLPR will notify you immediately
City of Fenton, City of Linden, or Fenton Fenton, MI 48430
 if a class is cancelled and a full refund
Township. SLPR is funded through property will be issued. Refunds may take up to There will be no in-person registration for
taxes collected in these areas. Residency two weeks to process. If you do not hear SUMMER. Mailed registrations must include
is NOT connected with the Fenton, Linden from the SLPR office, please attend the your check payment and signed registration
or Lake Fenton School Districts. Residency first class session as scheduled. Each form. Mailed registration is subject to class
is determined by where you pay your city/ customer’s profile and program schedule availability at the time registration is received.
township taxes. are available online through the registration We encourage online registration to secure
 your placement in the program, as many
 software with Rec1.
 programs do fill quickly.

 SLPR Board Information 2021 SLPR District
 The Southern Lakes Regional Metropolitan Parks & Recreation Board of Commissioners Meetings
 Commission was formed in November 2000 and is supported by All meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6pm,
 the taxpayers of the City of Fenton, City of Linden, and Fenton in the club room, lower level at the Fenton Community
 Township. Two appointed members from each municipality make & Cultural Center (150 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430)
 up the six-member board. Meetings may also be held virtually over zoom, depending on
 current MDHHS Guidelines.
 Pat Lockwood, City of Fenton . . . . . . . . . lockwoodpa4@gmail.com 1/28/21 7/22/21
 Ray Culbert, City of Linden . . . . . . . . . . . . culbertdesign1@aol.com 2/25/21 8/26/21
 Christine Reid, Fenton Twp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cmreid8@charter.net 3/25/21 9/23/21
 Brenda Simons, City of Linden . . . . . . . . . . . bsimons@lindenmi.us 4/22/21 10/28/21
 Dave McDermott City of Fenton . . . . . . dave@davemcdermott.net
 5/27/21 11/18/21*
 Robert Kesler, Fenton Twp . . . . . . . . . . . robertckesler@yahoo.com
 6/24/21 12/16/21*
 *Denotes 3rd Thursday

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COVID-19 – Pre-Activity Health Screening Questionnaire
 In an effort to minimize illness during activities we ask that you
 check on your health and/or the health of your participants
 before they will be partaking in SLPR activities. Check List
 ☑ Participant does not have nor has been
 Symptoms: around anyone with any of the listed
 • Fever symptoms or diagnosis of COVID19
 • Atypical shortness of breath in the 14 days prior to the start of the activity.
 • Atypical and continuous cough
 • Gastric distress ☑ No one in the household has been sick in
 • Loss of taste or smell the 14 days prior to the activity.
 • Sustained Headache
 • Sore throat ☑ Participant has not traveled out of the country.
 • Congestion
 ☑ Participant has adhered to Michigan’s
 If anyone is found to have a temperature above 100.4F they guidelines regarding COVID19.
 will not be allowed to participate and will be asked to leave.

 Anyone sent home can return
 to class when:
 ✓ He/she has had no fever for at least three days without
 taking medication to reduce the fever during that time; and

 ✓ Any respiratory symptoms (cough and shortness of breath)
 have improved for at least three days; and

 ✓ At least seven days have passed since symptoms began.

 ✓ You may return earlier if a doctor confirms the cause of fever
 and symptoms is not COVID-19 and the release is in writing.

 ! Classes & Programs are Subject to Current Phases
 and MHDDS Restrictions Due to COVID-19
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SLPR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
 My adventure as the SLPR Executive bringing 16 corn hole boards to the Street Experience as well, enough
 Director began July 1, 2020. It is to run a tournament every Friday.
 hard to believe it has been almost a
 year already. Time flies when you are Those two new ideas or events came from community input…”why
 having fun! SLPR programs such as don’t you ________.” Another one we haven’t quite got complete yet is
 art, dance, driver’s education, fitness, to create a 9-hole disc-golf course that stretches out along Phase 1 of
 gymnastics, martial arts, science the LAFF Pathway in the many parks and green spaces it connects; it’s
 camps, senior programs, sports still a work in progress, but something we hope to have in place by the
 and athletic clinics, swimming… end of the summer. Please, keep sending your ideas in and we’ll do
 most of them have moved forward, what we can to accommodate!
 offering ways to participate within
 the safety guidelines currently Another thing COVID has affected is the way we publish our brochure.
 mandated or recommended. The Again, here with the summer brochure, we are only publishing it
 SLPR Summer Brochure offers a electronically which allows us to adjust programming as COVID
 variety of opportunities of what we feel is a growing list of possibilities restrictions dictate what we can offer safely. As with so many other
 to experience staying active and connected during these times. things, the price and availability of paper is now a significant challenge,
 We are always open to new program and class ideas, as well as looking requiring a much greater lead time to order at a much greater cost…
 for community-minded instructors. Please call or email me your ideas and we think, “has COVID actually set a new ‘norm’ where we don’t
 igan Helmets to
 so we can continue to grow our programming opportunities within our
 community.
 need to publish a paper-copy of our seasonal brochures?” We’d love
 to know your thoughts on this too. Is the squeeze worth the juice
withEventhe State of
 without the normal pace of programming, SLPR’s been busy
 on a printed brochure, please leave us a message in a voice mail or
 Facebook post; “Do you want the paper version of the SLPR Brochure
 looking at multiple new “ideas” for our community. Probably the back?” (…or is the electronic version meeting your needs?)
months, working to
 largest effort is with the LAFF Pathway and our local municipalities,
 taking a leading role in planning and fund raising for Phase 2, which Seems like a lot of questions from me, but I genuinely believe we get
 o that heJennings
 will run from wasRoadthe and Silver Lake Road in the City of Fenton better by asking what we can do and how we can do it better. Your
 to Triangle Park in Linden, connecting 22 miles of sidewalks in Linden feedback is always helpful and appreciated. I look forward to seeing
ountyand 62and the
 in Fenton. SLPR is also working on a mobile Skate Park, all of our programs back in action!
 something that is a complete mini-skate-park that can be moved to
 retired
 almost any the summer
 municipal event or location of
 throughout the summer; look Ed Koledo
 for it at Fenton’s Street Experience on Thursdays this summer. We’re Executive Director, Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation
math teacher and retired
years of military
 inden Community
 tly been in the EB T
 TED! FENTON FARMERS MARKET
 ACCEP
 Britain and two tours Join us on Thursdays starting May 20TH from 5–9pm!
MARS Battalion We will have vendors that sell produce, baked goods, local honey
 and crafts. We accept EBT and we double the bucks for you!
 We look forward to seeing everyone at the market this season!
 *Masks are required to enter the market area.
 one daughter who is
 obbies include fishing, THURSDAYS, MAY 20–OCTOBER 14
 5:00–9:00 pm [rain or shine]
 fth grade at Central Fenton Community & Cultural Center Front Lawn
 SPONSORED BY:
 er of Linden’s VFW,
 DDA Interested in being a part of the Farmers Market?
 urrent chairman of the AND
 Please email the Market Manager at pallen@slpr.net
 e Fenton & Linden
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ADULT PROGRAMS
ART
Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!
$65 Discounted for residents,
$75 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 13 & up

Join us in painting happy little trees and fluffy clouds as we put dreams onto
canvas. Join Ted Simpson, Certified Bob Instructor as he guides you through
painting your own masterpiece in just a few hours.

Session 1: Saturday, June 12, 1:00–4:00 pm
Session 2: Saturday, July 10, 1:00–4:00 pm
Session 3: Saturday, August 28, 1:00–4:00 pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Ted Simpson

 JUNE JULY AUGUST
 Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
 $70 discounted for residents
 $80 regular fee for non-residents
 Ages 16 & up

 Denise will teach, demonstrate and advise how to draw and
 paint on location in downtown Fenton. Bring a snack and drink.
 (NO nuts or nut products please). Art can be messy, please wear
 appropriate clothing. Denise Willing Booher is a working artist that
 lives in Fenton. She shows her work regionally, nationally and inter-
 nationally Denise has run the award winning DWB Design Studio
 for over 30 years. Her artwork is in private and corporate collec-
 tions. Denise currently is the President of the National Watercolor
 Society as well as a Signature member and the past Chairman of
 the Michigan Watercolor Society.

 July 20, 21 & 22
 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
 Fenton Community & Cultural Center
 This class is proudly sponsored by Fenton Arts & Cultural Commission

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ESSENTIAL OILS
Summer Solutions Back to School Essentials
the Natural Way! the Natural Way!
$15 Discounted for residents, $15 Discounted for residents,
$25 Regular fee for non-residents $25 Regular fee for non-residents
AGES 18 + AGES 18 +

Take care of you & your family this summer naturally. Come and Take care of you & your family this upcoming school year
learn how using the most tested & most trusted essential oils can naturally. This is for teachers & parents of students!
improve your health & wellness! Make your own item to take home Come and learn how using the most tested & most trusted
just for attending plus opportunities for even more freebies during essential oils can improve your health & wellness! Make your
class! Learn about: reducing stress, post-pool/lake natural hair own item to take home just for attending plus opportunities for
products, after sun skin solutions, glowing summer skin, outdoor/ even more freebies during class! Learn about: reducing stress
bug remedies and more! Learn something new at each class! & anxious feelings, daily immune support, head & neck tension,
 energy & focus, natural ways to clean & protect your workspace,
Monday, June 21, 6:00–7:00 pm lots of effective, kid-friendly diffuser blends for mood, focus,
Fenton Community and Cultural Center immune support, mental clarity and more!
Instructed by Jenna Scholl
 Monday, August 16, 6:00–7:00 pm
 Fenton Community and Cultural Center
 Instructed by Jenna Scholl

 LOOK TO FC&CC FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

 • Wedding Receptions • Luncheons & Events
 • Open Houses • Classes & Seminars
 • Showers • Dances, Dinners
 • Family Gatherings • Concerts & Movies
 • Business Meetings • Senior Activities
 • Young Adult Activities

 Serving the Community Since 1938 Please contact the FC&CC at 810.629.2512 or 810.714.2011 to schedule your event.
 Visit our website at www.fentoncommunitycenter.org.

 FFC&C rentals are subject to current COVID Guidelines and MHDDS Restrictions.
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Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation's

 Fitness schedule
SUMMER SESSIONS
Session 1: June
Session 2: July/August
FCCC- Fenton Community Center, 150 S. Leroy St..
Some classes will be held outside when weather permits

Pre registration is required. Drop in is only available if classes reach
their minimum number or registered participants.
Drop in: $12

MORNING CLASSES
Sat 8:00-9:00am Barre Pilates Monica Rynearson FCCC

AFTERNOON CLASSES
Tue 4:45-5:15pm 30 Minute Abs Shirley Ciofu FCCC

Wed 4:45-5:30pm Buns & Guns Shirley Ciofu FCCC

EVENING CLASSES
Mon 6:00-6:45pm Breath, Stretch, and Movement Shirley Ciofu FCCC
 7:00-8:00pm Zumba Diane Avalos FCCC

Tue 5:30-6:15pm Pound Megan Behnke FCCC

Wed 6:00-7:00pm Pilates with Props Monica Rynearson FCCC
 7:00-8:00pm Zumba Romina Pena-Sweetman FCCC

Thur 5:30-6:30pm Werq Nicole Bubnes FCCC

 PRE-REGISTER
 TO GUARANTEE
 YOUR SPOT &
 KEEP THE
 CLASSS ON THE
 SCHEDULE!
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Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation's

 Fitness Program Descriptions
CARDIO & ENDURANCE TAKE TWO ON TUESDAY
 Chisel your abs in Shirley’s 30 Minute Abs class then rock your
 cardio in Megan’s Pound class. A head to toe and everything in
 7:00-8:00 pm between full body workout! 15 minute break between classes.
 Session 2: Tues: 8/3 – 9/7
Zumba is a dance fitness party combining Latin rhythm and hip- $77 Residents/$87 Non-residents
hop style to a catching beat. It’s interval training with alternating
fast and slow rhythms to burn off extra pounds. Our instructors
bring the fun with party lights and contagious energy making this
class exercise in disguise. POUND + WERQ
 Girls’ night out just got healthy. Double down on dance with
Session 1: Mon: 6/7 – 6/28 both Pound and Werq! Rock and Roll your body on Tuesdays
 Wed: 6/9 – 6/30 in Megan’s Pound class then join Nicole on Thursdays for Hip
 Hop cardio dance! Two FUN and extreme musical work outs that
Session 2: Mon: 7/12 – 8/30
 will burn the calories and sculpt the muscles while you build
 Wed: 7/14 – 9/1
 strength and endurance.
 Session 2: Thur: 7/29 – 9/2
$36 Residents/$46 Non-residents per 4 week session 1
 Tues: 8/3 – 9/7
($64 Resident/$74 Non-resident for both Mon AND Wed)
 $93 Residents/$103 Non-Residents
$72 Residents/$82 Non-residents per 8 week session 2
($128 Resident/$148 Non-resident for both Mon AND Wed)
Register for twice a week and save. CONDITION & TONE
 5:30-6:30 pm
 30 MINUTE ABS 4:45–5:15 pm
 WERQ! is a high intensity, wildly ad- This class is designed to tighten up your midsection fast. A
 dictive cardio dance workout based great way to fit a great workout into your busy schedule. Shirley
on pop and hip hop music. This class provides a total body work- incorporates the principals of Pilates for this 100% solid core
out combining athletic moves and fresh dance steps. workout! You can’t have a strong back without a strong belly so
 there’s more than one reason to join us for this quick little ab
Session 1: Thurs: 6/10 – 6/24 sculpting routine!
Session 2: Thurs: 7/15 – 9/2
 Session 1: Tues: 6/8 – 7/20 (No class 6/22)
$27 Residents/$37 Non-residents per 3 week session 1
 Session 2: Tues: 8/3 – 9/7
$72 Residents/$82 Non-residents per 8 week session 2
 $36 Residents/$40 Non-residents per 6 week session

 5:30-6:15pm
 BUNS & GUNS 4:45–5:30 pm
 Sweat! Sculpt! Rock! Channel your Firm your glutes, hips and thighs with this intense butt lifting and
 inner rock star, torch calories, and leg toning class. We’ve added weights to strengthen and tone
sweat your way to a rock-hard body with this full body cardio fit- your arms too. The Pilates principles of movement are main-
ness session! Using lightly weighted exercise drumsticks you will tained so you get noticeable results as you shape your muscles
drum your way to a fit body. Lose pounds with POUND! and build strength.

Session 1: Tues: 6/8 – 6/29 Session 1: Wed: 6/9 – 7/21 (No class 6/23)
Session 2: Tues: 8/3 – 9/7 Session 2: Wed: 8/4 – 9/8
 $48 Residents/$58 Non-residents per 6 week session
$32 Resident/$42 Non-Resident per 4 week session 1
$48 Resident/$58 Non-Resident per 6 week session 2

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Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation's

 Fitness Program Descriptions
BUNS & GUNS with GUTS 4:45 pm PILATES BARRE 8:00-9:00 am
Target the glutes (buns), arms (guns) and core (guts) by A challenging blend of ballet inspired moves and Pilates’ mat fun-
registering for both Tuesday Abs and Wednesday Buns & Guns. damentals that includes the utilization of ballet barres, bands,
Two quick workouts with remarkable toning and strengthening and balls to help you sculpt a strong and balanced body. The
results for a full body workout! results include a stronger core, improved posture, and muscular
 endurance. All instructed using functional Pilates moves and
$77 Residents/$87 Non-residents precise cueing to ensure you feel the results Pilates can give.

 Session 1: Saturday: 6/5 – 7/17 (no class 7/3)
 Session 2: Saturday: 7/31 – 9/11 (no class 9/4)
BREATH, STRETCH, and $54 Residents/$64 Non-residents per 6 week session
MOVEMENT 6:00-6:45 pm
Improve circulation, flexibility, and functional movement! Our
bodies have distinct functional movements such as push, pull, PILATES with PROPS 6:00–7:00 pm
squat, lunge, hinge, rotation, and gait. In this class we explore A total body workout using Pilates props such as weights, fitness
each. The focus is on connecting the breath to movement, balls, bands and foam rollers to help you move and function at
stretching, and body flow from static holds for strength. We finish your best. The results include a stronger core, improved posture,
with slow, steady compressions to release the fascia and ease and increased mobility, flexibility and strength. All instructed
tension using the foam roller and tennis ball. This relaxing, yet using functional Pilates moves and precise cueing to ensure you
energizing class will be held outside to enjoy the fresh air and feel the results Pilates can give.
quiet serenity.
 Session 1: Wednesday: 6/9 – 7/14
Session 1: Monday: 6/7 – 6/21 Session 2: Wednesday: 8/4 – 9/8
Session 2: Monday: 8/16 – 8/30 $54 Residents/$64 Non-residents per 6 week session
$25 Residents/$35 Non-residents per 3 week session

 LOOKING FOR
 MORE AMAZING
 INSTRUCTORS!
 Contact SLPR if you’re
 interested in sharing
 your talents!
 Phone: 810.714.2011
 Email: Contact_us@slpr.net

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Judo/Brazillian Ju Jitsu
MARTIAL ARTS $48 Discounted for residents
 $58 Regular fee for non-residents
Children & Adult Family Karate Ages 8 & up
$100 Discounted for residents
$120 Regular fee for non-residents The Art of throwing and grappling. Great for athletic people,
Ages 5 to adult helps develop “close quarters” Self Defense skills. The class
 will emphasize many more throws and takedowns than a
Fenton Karate is a family orientated Martial Arts School. Here standard MMA/Wrestling program. Judo is practiced as a popular
you will learn the traditional art of Tang Soo Do; it is a karate- martial art and sport throughout most of the world, and is even
based Korean Martial Art. The techniques of Tang Soo Do included in the Olympic Games. Great coordination, confidence,
combine elements of Shotokan karate, Soo Bak Do, Taekkyon, and physical strength are developed by regular Judo practice.
and Kung Fu. We also train in Hapkido, a form of self-defense
that employs joint locks and throwing techniques. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
 July 13–August 17
Children and Adult Family Karate is for children ages 5 + as World Martial Arts Academy
well as for adults. Our program emphasizes on self-defense, 7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
physical fitness, conflict resolution, teamwork, and anti-bullying Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
techniques with traditions of discipline and respect. Our goal is
to enhance your confidence, focus, self-control, and provide a
fun way to exercise. A uniform is provided to youth participants.
 Tai Chi
Summer Program Schedule: $48 Discounted for residents
Come train one day per week, or train all three days if you wish! $58 Regular fee for non-residents
 Adults only, 18 and up
June 14–August 31
Monday.........................5:00-5:45 pm In our Tai Chi class you will learn an ancient self-improvement
Tuesday.................... 11:00-11:45 am method that is totally different from other sports or exercise
Thursday................... 11:00-11:45 am classes. Tai Chi is a very popular Oriental Holistic fitness
(Outdoors if weather permits) program that has the added dimension of healing the mind and
 body from within.
Fenton Karate, 1366 N. Leroy, Fenton MI, 810-750-9800 The class focuses on proper breathing, increasing circulation,
Instructed by Master Anthony Husted 6th Degree Black Belt & and developing internal energy (Ki Power) for improved overall
World Sparring Champion & Master Joshua Husted 5th Degree health. You will learn graceful basic actions, which are actually
Black Belt “Low Impact” exercises in disguise! Unlike other programs, the
 class is so fascinating that you will never be bored!
 When you are able to perform all of the basic actions as one
Hapkido continuous flowing motion, that is considered a Tai Chi FORM.
$48 Discounted for residents
 The goal is to be able to move smoothly through the FORM
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
 without the intervention of conscious thought. This is very
Ages 13–Adult
 relaxing for both the mind and body; and it is very beneficial in
 relieving mental and physical stress.
Hapkido is an ancient Korean Martial Art that emphasizes the
 Students typically experience increased flexibility, less body and
development of each person’s internal energy, or “ki”. Practice
 joint stiffness, increased range of motion, and less pain. Body
of the art strengthens both the mind and body, leading to
improvement in one’s physical development and mental attitude. balance, coordination, and a more positive outlook on life are
For Self Defense Hapkido is unsurpassed! It combines the many also reported by students as a result of Tai Chi practice.
punching and hand striking skills of boxing, Kung Fu, and Karate, When you leave class you will feel rejuvenated, energized, and
the takedowns and throws of Judo/Ju Jitsu, the fancy kicking ready to tackle life with a GREAT NEW ATTITUDE.
techniques of Tae Kwon Do, and many unique joint locking and
pressure point skills to make it the most effective and complete Wednesday, 10:00–10:45 am
form of Self Defense ever devised. Philosophically, Hapkido July 14–August 18
stresses humility, self-discipline, self-control, loyalty, and respect World Martial Arts Academy
for others.Together, these aspects of Hapkido provide the means 7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
for attaining a long and healthful life. Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt

Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm
July 15–August 19
World Martial Arts Academy
 FIND US ON TWITTER
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
 @SLPRparksrec
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Tae Kwon Do
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents REGISTER NOW!
Ages 13 & up

Welcome to the exciting World of Tae Kwon Do! Improve
 2 Ways to Register:
coordination, physical fitness level, and ability to concentrate. 1. ONLINE: www.slpr.net OR
Combined with Tae Kwon Do’s dynamic, flashy kicks and
powerful hand striking techniques, the student will learn to be
 2. MAIL: SLPR, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430
much more self-confident. The study of true martial arts is a There will be no in-person registration for SUMMER.
fun, disciplined way to develop the qualities of good character. Mailed registrations must include your check payment
*Besides the Self Defense Benefits, students will even learn and signed registration form. Mailed registration is
how to Break Boards! subject to class availability at the time registration is
 received. We encourage online registration to secure
Mondays, 6:45–7:30 pm your placement in the program,
July 12–August 16 as many programs do fill quickly.
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt

 SENIOR PROGRAMS
Tai Chi Senior Splash
$48 Discounted for residents $25 Residents,
$58 Regular fee for non-residents $35 Non Residents
Adults only, 18 and up Drop-In Punch Card Available: $35/5 visits

In our Tai Chi class you will learn an ancient self-improvement A low impact and great exercise program for senior citizens. The
method that is totally different from other sports or exercise class includes cardio, core work, and arm and leg strength exer-
classes. Tai Chi is a very popular Oriental Holistic fitness cises. This will get you moving in a friendly and fun atmosphere!
program that has the added dimension of healing the mind and Please check the SLP&R Aquatics Calendar for class dates, times,
body from within. and cancellations at www.slpr.net and look for the link to our
The class focuses on proper breathing, increasing circulation, aquatic calendar on the homepage! Ages 45 and up.
and developing internal energy (Ki Power) for improved overall
health. You will learn graceful basic actions, which are actually
 SESSION 1: June 15, 17, June 22-24
“Low Impact” exercises in disguise! Unlike other programs, the
class is so fascinating that you will never be bored! SESSION 2: July 13, 15, July 20, 22
When you are able to perform all of the basic actions as one
continuous flowing motion, that is considered a Tai Chi FORM. Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30–1:30 pm
The goal is to be able to move smoothly through the FORM Fenton High School Swimming Pool
without the intervention of conscious thought. This is very
relaxing for both the mind and body; and it is very beneficial in Security Policies: Due to security policies required by Fenton
relieving mental and physical stress. Area Public Schools, an identification badge is required to
Students typically experience increased flexibility, less body and participate in SLPR activities. Registration for the entire
joint stiffness, increased range of motion, and less pain. Body session, or punch card for Senior Splash MUST now be done
balance, coordination, and a more positive outlook on life are at the SLPR office at 150 S Leroy, Fenton. Please call
also reported by students as a result of Tai Chi practice. (810) 714-2011 to schedule a time to pick up your pass.
When you leave class you will feel rejuvenated, energized, and
ready to tackle life with a GREAT NEW ATTITUDE.

Wednesday, 10:00–10:45 am
July 14–August 18
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt

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 youth Programs
 Sunny Sculpture Fun Camp!
ART CAMPS $210 residents,
JAWS! Art Camp for Kids $220 non-residents
$150 Discounted for residents Ages 7+
$170 Regular fee for non-residents
$50 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes. Let’s get busy! Cute sleeping foxes, bunnies and kitties will be
Ages 7 and up. (siblings of any age are welcome to register) the subject matter of our sgraffito etched pieces. We will, also be
 using self-drying clay to make slab pots embossed with lace, so
Let’s Explore the Ocean together! Learn to draw killer whales, fine. As well on our agenda, Model Magic®, swirly woolly lambs,
sharks and anglerfish, (sooo scary!), as we gain an importance as cute as can be, and while we’re at it let’s make a bee too!
of value, contrast and color. Young artist’s will accomplish this by Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., owner of
means of a variety of mediums, including graphite, acrylic paint, The Artist’s Apprentice.A Gallery Show will be extended to family
chalk & oil pastels. On the friendlier side, our sweet dolphins, following class on the final day. (As always siblings of any age are
cutie pie puffers, angelfish, and rainbow parrot fish will be so welcome to register). Campers please wear clothes that are not
much fun to create using and clay with papier-mâché and glass precious, bring a water bottle and a snack if you wish.
elements! Our Sure-to-Impress Gallery Show will be extended to
our families following class on the final day. Taught by Artist/In- Monday–Friday, 1:30–4:30 pm
structor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., owner of The Artist’s Apprentice. August 2–August 6
 Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
June 7–June 11 Plein Air Watercolor
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
 Kids Camp
 $50 discounted for residents
Kids’ Art & Math Camp $60 regular fee for non-residents
$150 Discounted for residents Ages 9– 15
$170 Regular fee for non-residents
$50 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of classes. Denise will teach, demonstrate and advise how to draw and paint
Ages 7 and up. (siblings of any age are welcome to register) on location in downtown Fenton. Bring a snack and drink. (NO
 nuts or nut products please). Art can be messy, please bring/
Add a little pizzazz to your child’s learning by incorporating fun wear a paint shirt. Denise is a working artist living in Fenton. She
math concepts such as tessellation patterns, grid drawings, & shows her work regionally, nationally and internationally. Denise
mirror image designs, (Each student will be filling a kaleidoscope has run the award winning DWB Design Studio for over 30 years.
in order to creating a pastel work of art.) Fractals, what are they? Her artwork is in private and corporate collections. Denise cur-
We will be discovering the beauty of this phenomenon and how rently is the President of the National Watercolor Society as well
they occur in nature, a beautiful painting will result in our find- as a Signature member and the past Chairman of the Michigan
ings! A Gallery Show of the students work is extended to families Watercolor Society.
after class on the final day. Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela
Palmer owner of The Artist’s Apprentice. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
 July 20, 21, 22
Mondays - Friday, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Fenton Community & Cultural Center
August 16–August 20
Please wear clothes that are not precious. This class is proudly sponsored by
 Fenton Arts & Cultural Commission

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ART WORKSHOP
 Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
 $70 discounted for residents
 $80 regular fee for non-residents
 Ages 16+

 Denise will teach, demonstrate and advise how to draw and paint on location in downtown Fenton.
 Bring a snack and drink. (NO nuts or nut products please). Art can be messy, please wear appropriate
 clothing. Denise Willing Booher is a working artist that lives in Fenton. She shows her work regionally,
 nationally and internationally Denise has run the award winning DWB Design Studio for over 30 years. Her artwork is in private
 and corporate collections. Denise currently is the President of the National Watercolor Society as well as a Signature member
 and the past Chairman of the Michigan Watercolor Society.

 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
 July 20, 21, 22
 Fenton Community & Cultural Center
 This class is proudly sponsored by Fenton Arts & Cultural Commission

BASEBALL BASKETBALL
Ball Park Basics Jr. Hot Shots
$60 discounted for residents, Basketball basics will cover dribbling, shooting, passing, defense,
$70 regular fee for non-residents and rebounding. Our instructor Jerry Davis has over 10 years’ ex-
 perience coaching varsity basketball as well as many other years’
Boys and girls will learn the basic skills of tee ball in a experience coaching players at an introductory level.
comfortable, fun clinic setting. Age appropriate skills will
be developed including throwing, catching, fielding, base Ages 6-7
running, and hitting. Please bring a glove and water bottle. $89 Discounted for residents,
The instructor has been coaching baseball and softball for $99 Regular Fee for non-residents
over 20 years. If you have any questions, please contact Mondays, 6:30-7:15 pm
Coach Mike at 810-287-6031 or email him at June 14 21, 28, July 12, July 19 (No Class July 5)
michaelwilliamsfenton@gmail.com. Torrey Hill Intermediate School

Ages 4-6 Ages 8-13
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–11:00am $94 Discounted for residents,
June 22, 24, 29 and July 1, 13, and 15 $104 Regular Fee for non-residents
AGS Field #1 Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm
 June 14 21, 28, July 12, July 19 (No Class July 5)
 Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Baseball Skills and Drills
$60 discounted for residents
$70 regular fee for non-residents

Boy and girls will learn advanced skills of baseball and softball
in a comfortable, fun clinic setting. Age appropriate skills
will be developed including throwing, catching, fielding, base
running, and hitting along with positional and situational drills.
Please bring a glove and water bottle. The instructor has been
coaching baseball and softball for over 20 years. If you have
any questions, please contact Coach Mike at 810-287-6031 or
email him at michaelwilliamsfenton@gmail.com.

Ages 6- 11
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–11:00am
July 12–July 29
AGS Field #1

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Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation's

 SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
 All classes held at the SLPR Dance Studio located at 404 Ellen Street, Fenton MI 48430.

Please wait outside at the Main Office entrance and a Dance Staff Member will let your child in. Dance Camps and Classes are a
great way to stay active this summer! Take one camp – or multiple camps this summer. Each camp will learn something new and
fun. Questions? Please email Kristen at karchambeau@slpr.net. We look forward to seeing your dancer at the studio!

JUNE Dance Camp AUGUST Dance Camp
$22 residents, $32 non-residents (per timeslot) $22 residents, $32 non-residents (per time slot)
Monday & Tuesday, June 14 & 15 Monday & Tuesday, August 2 & 3
4:30–4:50 pm Creative Motions for Parents/Tot* (Ages 2-3) 4:30–4:50 pm Creative Motions for Parents/Tot* (Ages 2-3)
5:00–5:30 pm Ballet (Ages 3-5) 5:00–5:30 pm Ballet (Ages 3-5)
5:30–6:00 pm Tap (All ages 5+) 5:30–6:00 pm Tap (All ages 5+)
6:00–6:30 pm Hip Hop (All ages 5+) 6:00–6:30 pm Hip Hop (All ages 5+)
6:30–7:00 pm Lyrical (All ages 5+) 6:30–7:00 pm Lyrical (All ages 5+)
7:00–7:30 pm Ballet (Ages 6+) 7:00–7:30 pm Ballet (Ages 6+)
7:30–8:00 pm Pom Pom (Ages 4+) 7:30–8:00 pm Pom Pom (Ages 4+)
8:00–8:30 pm Kickline (Ages 9+) 8:00–8:30 pm Kickline (Ages 9+)

JULY Dance Camp
$22 residents, $32 non-residents (per time slot) *For all Creative Motions classes, dancers will need to have one
 parent in class wit them. Siblings are not allowed at this time.
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 12 & 13
4:30–4:50 pm Creative Motions for Parents/Tot* (Ages 2-3)
5:00–5:30 pm Ballet (Ages 3-5)
5:30–6:00 pm Tap (All ages 5+)
6:00–6:30 pm Hip Hop (All ages 5+)
6:30–7:00 pm Lyrical (All ages 5+)
7:00–8:30 pm Pom Pom (Ages 4+)
7:30–8:00 pm Pom Pom (Ages 4+)
8:00–8:30 pm Kickline (Ages 9+)

 JUNE ONE-DAY DANCE CAMPS June Lyrical Dance Camp
 $16 residents, $26 non-residents
 Princess Ballet Ages 5+
 $16 residents, $26 non-residents Dance with emotion and learn to express yourself through
 Ages 3 to 7 the art of dance. This is a great class for dancers of all
 Dress in your royal attire and be ready to twirl, swirl, curtsy levels. Please wear lyrical shoes or socks.
 and MORE! Dancers will work on beginner ballet steps while Monday, June 7 at 6:30–7:15 pm
 channeling their inner princess. Please wear socks
 or ballet shoes. June Jazz/Tap Dance Camp
 Monday, June 7 at 5:00–5:45 pm $16 residents, $26 non-residents
 Ages 5+
 June Hip Hop Dance Party! Tap those toes and learn to dance with rhythm!
 $16 residents, $26 non-residents Please wear black tap shoes
 Ages 5+ Monday, June 7 at 7:15–8:00 pm
 Dance to upbeat music and have fun learning hip hop com-
 binations! Please bring a water bottle and wear clean tennis
 shoes – we work up a sweat at this class!
 Monday, June 7 at 5:45–6:30 pm

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 DANCE CAMPS
 All classes held at the SLPR Dance Studio located at 404 Ellen Street, Fenton MI 48430.
 Please wait outside at the Main Office entrance and a Dance Staff Member will let your child in.

 JULY ONE-DAY DANCE CAMPS
 Animal Dance Jam! Rockstar Hip Hop Pop Star
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents $15 residents, $25 non-residents
 Ages 3 to 7 Ages 3 to 7
 Have fun dancing to songs about lions and tigers and Dress up as your favorite rockstar! Get ready to move and
 crocodiles and more! Dancers will channel their inner wild groove as we dance to fun hip hop songs. Please wear ten-
 side through dance. Please wear ballet shoes or socks/ nis shoes and bring a water bottle.
 tennis shoes. Tuesday, July 27 at 5:00–5:45 pm
 Tuesday, July 6 at 5:00–5:45 pm
 July Hip Hop Dance Party!
 July Lyrical Dance Camp $15 residents, $25 non-residents
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents Ages 5+
 Ages 5+ Dance to upbeat music and have fun learning hip hop
 Dance with emotion and learn to express yourself through combinations! Please bring a water bottle and wear clean
 the art of dance. This is a great class for dancers of all tennis shoes – we work up a sweat at this class!
 levels. Please wear lyrical shoes or socks. Tuesday, July 27 at 5:45–6:30 pm
 Tuesday, July 6 at 5:45–6:30 pm
 Pom-Pom Dance Party!
 Super Hero Hip Hop $15 residents, $25 non-residents
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents Ages 4+
 Ages 5+ Learn fun pom routines while moving and grooving this
 Whether you dress in full superhero attire or simply wear summer! We will also work on a variety of different jumps.
 your favorite super hero shirt, we’ll be jamming to great Please wear tennis shoes.
 hip hop songs and dancing our hero-hearts out! Please Tuesday, July 27 at 6:30–7:15 pm
 wear clean tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
 Tuesday, July 6 at 6:30–7:15 pm Jazz/Tap Dance Camp
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents
 Princess Ballet Ages 4+
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents Learn fun toe-tapping routines and have fun practicing
 Ages 3 to 7 different rhythms. Please wear black tap shoes and bring
 Dress in your royal attire and be ready to twirl, swirl, curtsy a pair of socks.
 and MORE! Dancers will work on beginner ballet steps Tuesday, July 27 at 7:15–8:00 pm
 while channeling their inner princess. Please wear socks
 or ballet shoes.
 Tuesday, July 6 at 7:15–8:00 pm

 DANCE BIRTHDAY PARTY
 Throw a dance party for your child's special day! Your child can choose to have one of the following types
 of dance parties to make their party unique— ballet, tap, jazz/pom, or hip-hop. Each party is 1.5 hours long and
 will include 40 minutes of dance instruction. The remaining party is devoted to your food/cake/presents etc.
 Food, cake, party favors, decorations, etc. are supplied by the parents.
 $135 for 10 guests, $5 extra/person over original 10 guests
 Please call SLPR at 810.714.2011 or email karchmbeau@slpr.net to schedule your party.

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 DANCE CAMPS
 All classes held at the SLPR Dance Studio located at 404 Ellen Street, Fenton MI 48430.
 Please wait outside at the Main Office entrance and a Dance Staff Member will let your child in.

 AUGUST DANCE CAMPS Try-it Ballet and Tap
 $20 residents, $30 non-residents
 Ages 3 to 6
 August Lyrical Dance Camp
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents Try both tap and ballet in one class! Learn graceful ballet
 Ages 5+ steps and toe-tapping fun steps - sure to keep your little
 Dance with emotion and learn to express yourself through one smiling! Please bring ballet shoes/socks and tap
 the art of dance. This is a great class for dancers of all shoes. Please send a water bottle.
 levels. Please wear lyrical shoes or socks. Wednesday, August 25 at 4:30–5:30 pm
 Thursday, August 5 at 5:00–5:45 pm

 Princess Ballet Try-It Dance
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents $25 residents, $35 non-residents
 Ages 3 to 7 Ages 5+
 Dress in your royal attire and be ready to twirl, swirl, Try a variety of dance styles to sample them all before the
 curtsy and MORE! Dancers will work on beginner ballet fall dance season begins! We will be sampling: ballet, tap,
 steps while channeling their inner princess. Please wear hip-hop and lyrical styles of dance. Please send a water
 socks or ballet shoes. bottle. Dancers should bring ballet shoes/socks, tap
 Thursday, August 5 at 5:45–6:30 pm shoes if they have them, and tennis shoes.
 Wednesday, August 25 at 5:30–6:45 pm
 August Hip Hop Dance Party!
 $15 residents, $25 non-residents
 Ages 5+
 Dance to upbeat music and have fun learning hip hop
 combinations! Please bring a water bottle and wear clean
 tennis shoes – we work up a sweat at this class!
 Thursday, August 5 at 6:30–7:15 pm

 Creative Motions for Parent & Tot
 $12 residents, $23 non-residents
 Ages 2-3

 Join us for a fun time learning to dance, while making new
 friends! This class will focus on creative movement from
 ballet, tap and gymnastics. Each student will need to have
 one parent attend class with them. Siblings are not allowed
 at this time. Students should wear a leotard/tights or
 comfortable clothing. Ballet shoes or socks are preferred.

 Session 1: Monday, June 7, 4:30–4:50 pm
 Session 2: Tuesday, July 6, 4:30–4:50 pm
 Session 3: Tuesday, July 27, 4:30–4:50 pm
 Session 4: Thursday, August 5, 4:30–4:50 pm
 Session 5: Wednesday, August 25, 4:00–4:20 pm

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 DRIVER’S EDUCATION
 Driver’s Education Segment 1
 $320
 At least 14 Years and 8 Months

 *Please Note: Individual drives may run up to 3 weeks
 from the last class meeting*

 SESSION 1: August 3-6, 10-13, 17-20
 Monday-Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 am
 AGS Fenton Middle School, Room A101 *REGARDLESS OF REGISTRATION METHOD (ONLINE OR
 IN-OFFICE) ALL STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THE SEGMENT
 1 STUDENT CONTRACT (THIS IS THE PAPER REGISTRATION
 QUALIFICATIONS: To enroll, students must be at least 14 FORM WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE) AS WELL
 years 8 months of age on the first day of class. AS A PAPER COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE. The
 student contract and birth certificate can be dropped off at
 TO COMPLETE SEGMENT 1: Students must pass both the our SLPR office.
 written state test and the driving portion of the course.
 Students are allowed to re-test twice, and may re-take the *****PLEASE SEE FULL TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS
 course once without paying again if they do not pass. ON THE REGISTRATION FORM LOCATED IN THE AREAS
 DESCRIBED ABOVE******.
 REGISTRATION/PAYMENT: Registration and payments
 can be done online at www.slpr.net or in our office at the Driver’s Education Segment 2
 Fenton Community & Cultural Center. No classes offered until Fall 2021

 FLAG FOOTBALL
 $105 Residents, $115 Non-residents
 Grades K – 8th grade

 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 3
 *No late registrations accepted
 Practices Begin: Week of September 13

 The SLPR Flag Football league is designed for boys and girls in
 Kindergarten – 8th grade. Practices will begin the week of September
 13 with the first game tentatively scheduled for September 25. Games
 will be held on Saturdays typically between 9am–2pm at the Fenton
 High School Varsity football field. Practices are held once to twice per
 week, depending on the coach’s availability.

 INTERESTED IN COACHING OR SPONSORING?
 We are looking for head and assistant flag coaches. We are also
 looking for team sponsors for each individual team. Team sponsors
 receive their logo on the front of the team’s jersey. If you have a
 business that is interested in sponsoring your child’s football team,
 contact SLPR call 810-714-2011.

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 GYM STARS GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS 
  

 Gym Stars Gymnastics has a new schedule for the summer! Leotards are available for purchase in our pro shop. Long hair
 We know that summer is a busy time for vacations and family must be tied back. If you have questions or would like further
 time. We will be running two session for you to choose from. information, contact Gym Stars Gymnastics Director Nancy
 You can do all 8 weeks or pick a session that fits into your Holden at nholden@slpr.net. Gym phone 810-591-8198.
 schedule. We will also be offering a Day Camp. Let Gym Stars
 Gymnastics be your “GO TO” place this summer! Gym Stars Gymnastics is located at Hyatt Elementary School
 325 Stan Eaton Drive Linden MI. 48451
 All participants should come dressed for class. Leotards are
 preferred but shorts and a tight tee shirt are acceptable.

 Twinkling Stars Pre-School Classes (18mo–5yr)
 This program is designed for girls and boys 18 months – 5 years.
 PARENT TOT (18 months to 3 YEAR OLD - Develop motor 4 YEAR OLD – Basic gymnas- 5 YEAR OLD –Students will work
 3 years) –With the participa- skills using gymnastics activities tics skills will be taught with age on rolls, cartwheels and hand-
 tion of a parent or caretaker the and equipment. Parent Tot is appropriate activities. Gymnastic stands. An emphasis is placed on
 students will be exploring with recommended for children not positions, rolls, cartwheels, bal- positions and safety. Students will
 jumping, swinging, and rolling, in ready to be independent from ancing, swinging and safety will work skills to prepare them for the
 a gymnastics setting. their parents. be included. Rising Stars.

 Rising Stars Introductory Program (6yr & up)
 Classes are designed for girls and boys six years or older with the exception of our 5/6 year old Beginner class.
 5/6 YEAR OLD BEGINNER –This class is ADVANCED BEGINNER – Students will work ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE - Refinement of
 for the young beginner. Age appropriate skills to master skills taught in beginner. Forward skills are stressed at this level. Students will
 will be taught similar to the beginner class, and backward rolls along with cartwheels learn back and front walkovers and be intro-
 but with special attention on the needs of the and back limbers will need to be mastered to duced to back and front handsprings.
 young elementary aged students. advance to the intermediate class.

 BEGINNER –This class is for students just INTERMEDIATE – This class will introduce
 moving up from our Twinkling Stars or with new skills. Front limbers, back kick over,
 little or no gymnastics experience. Proper handstand roll, and round off are the focus.
 warm up, forward and backward rolls, cart- Various skills must be mastered prior to
 wheels, bridge and skills on all apparatus will advancing to the next class level.
 be taught.

 Super Stars Team Program
 The Team program is for girls who have passed a more complex level of skills. The
 goal of the Team is to develop each gymnast to their fullest potential.

 PRE–TEAM – This class will train stu- COMPETITIVE TEAM – Tryouts are
 dents in a more complex level of skills. required at this level. Practices are twice
 Conditioning and flexibility are incor- a week to prepare for competition and
 porated to prepare for more advanced develop skills. Routines are performed
 gymnastics. Must have a solid front on each event to showcase the gym-
 and back walkover to participate at this nast’s individual strengths. Students will
 level. Front handspring and round off compete with the Michigan Recreational
 back handspring must be mastered for Gymnastics League at meets throughout
 advancement from this level. the year.

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 GYM STARS SUMMER SCHEDULE 
  

NEW THIS SUMMER! Gym Stars is running two 4-week sessions.

SESSION 1
TWINKLING STARS PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES
Parent Tot [18m–3yrs] Tuesday 4:00–4:40 pm 6/8 – 6/29 $45.00 4 weeks
3 Year old Tuesday 4:50–5:30 pm 6/8 – 6/29 $45.00 4 weeks
4 Year old Tuesday 5:45–6:30 pm 6/8 – 6/29 $45.00 4 weeks
5 Year old Tuesday 6:45–7:40 pm 6/8 – 6/29 $45.00 4 weeks

RISING STARS INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM
5 &6 yr old Beginner Thursday 4:30–5:25 pm 6/10–7/1 $45.00 4 weeks
Beginner Thursday 4:00–4:55 pm 6/10–7/1 $45.00 4 weeks
Beginner Thursday 6:20–7:15 pm 6/10–7/1 $45.00 4 weeks
Advanced Beginner Thursday 5:15–6:10 pm 6/10–7/1 $45.00 4 weeks
Advanced Beginner Thursday 5:45–6:40 pm 6/10–7/1 $45.00 4 weeks
Intermediate Monday 4:00–5:25 pm 6/7–6/28 $70.00 4 weeks
Advanced Intermediate Monday 4:00–5:25 pm 6/7–6/28 $70.00 4 weeks

SUPER STARS TEAM PROGRAM
Pre–Team Wednesday 4:00–5:55 pm 6/9–6/30 $80.00 4 weeks
Competitive Team Mon. / Wed. 5:30–7:55 pm 6/7–6/30 $125.00 4 weeks
High School Team Mon. / Wed. 5:30–7:55 pm 6/7–6/30 $125.00 4 weeks

 NEW THIS SUMMER!
 Gymnastics Day Camp
 Beat the heat and come have a fun gymnastics experience with our great
 instructors! Students will have extended class time to work on skills and
 explore the gymnastics with some extra fun gymnastics’ activities.

 Beginner Monday 9:00–10:55 am 8/9 $25.00 1 day
 Advanced Beginner Monday 9:00–10:55 am 8/9 $25.00 1 day
 Intermediate Wednesday 9:00–10:55 am 8/11 $25.00 1 day
 Advanced Intermediate Wednesday 9:00–10:55 am 8/11 $25.00 1 day
 Pre–Team Mon./ Wed. 11:15 –2:15 pm 8/9 & 8/11 $40.00 2 day
 Competitive Team Mon. / Wed. 11:15– 2:15 pm 8/9 & 8/11 $40.00 2 day

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 GYM STARS SUMMER SCHEDULE 
  

SESSION 2
TWINKLING STARS PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES
MORNING SCHEDULE
3 Year old Tuesday 9:30–10:10 am 7/13 – 8/3 $45.00 4 weeks
4 Year old Tuesday 10:20–11:00 am 7/13 – 8/3 $45.00 4 weeks
5 Year old Tuesday 11:15–12:10 pm 7/13 – 8/3 $45.00 4 weeks

EVENING SCHEDULE
Parent Tot [18m–3yrs] Monday 4:00–4:40 pm 7/12 – 8/2 $45.00 4 weeks
3 Year old Monday 4:50–5:30 pm 7/12 – 8/2 $45.00 4 weeks
4 Year old Monday 5:45–6:30 pm 7/12 – 8/2 $45.00 4 weeks
5/6 Year old Monday 6:45–7:40 pm 7/12 – 8/2 $45.00 4 weeks

RISING STARS INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM
MORNING SCHEDULE
5 & 6 yr old Beginner Thursday 9:00–9:55 am 7/15–8/5 $45.00 4 weeks
Beginner Thursday 10:10–11:05 am 7/15–8/5 $45.00 4 weeks
Advanced Beginner Thursday 11:15–12:10 pm 7/15–8/5 $45.00 4 weeks
Intermediate Thursday 12:20–1:45 pm 7/15–8/5 $70.00 4 weeks
Advanced Intermediate Thursday 12:20–1:45 pm 7/15–8/5 $70.00 4 weeks

EVENING SCHEDULE
Beginner Tuesday 4:00–4:55 pm 7/13 – 8/3 $45.00 4 weeks
Advanced Beginner Tuesday 5:10–6:05 pm 7/13 – 8/3 $45.00 4 weeks
Intermediate Tuesday 6:15–7:45 pm 7/13 – 8/3 $70.00 4 weeks
Advanced Intermediate Tuesday 6:15–7:45 pm 7/13 – 8/3 $70.00 4 weeks

Cheer Tumbling Monday 9:00–9:55 am 7/12 – 8/2 $45.00 4 weeks

SUPER STARS TEAM PROGRAM
Pre–Team Wednesday 9:00 –10:55 am 7/14 – 8/4 $70.00 4 weeks
Competitive Team Mon. / Wed. 10:00–12:25 pm 7/12 – 8/4 $125.00 4 weeks
High School Mon. / Wed. 10:00–12:25 pm 7/12 – 8/4 $125.00 4 weeks

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MAGIC
 Judo/Brazillian Ju Jitsu
 $48 Discounted for residents
 $58 Regular fee for non-residents
 Ages 8 & up

 The Art of throwing and grappling. Great for athletic people,
Magic in Bloom! helps develop “close quarters” Self Defense skills. The class
$20 residents, $30 non residents will emphasize many more throws and takedowns than a
$5 supply fee paid to instructor standard MMA/Wrestling program. Judo is practiced as a
at class popular martial art and sport throughout most of the world,
Ages: 6 to 10 and is even included in the Olympic Games. Great coordination,
 confidence, and physical strength are developed by regular
This is a class on the fine art of the sleight of Judo practice.
hand....better known as MAGIC! Wow your family
and friends with your mastery in illusion. You will Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
receive a “magic bag” to take home that’ll keep July 13–August 17
everyone guessing! World Martial Arts Academy
 7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
Wednesday, July 14, 6:00–7:00 pm Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
 Hapkido
MARTIAL ARTS $48 Discounted for residents
 $58 Regular fee for non-residents
Children & Adult Family Karate Ages 13–Adult
$100 Discounted for residents
$120 Regular fee for non-residents Hapkido is an ancient Korean Martial Art that emphasizes the
Ages 5 to adult development of each person’s internal energy, or “ki”. Practice
 of the art strengthens both the mind and body, leading to
Fenton Karate is a family orientated Martial Arts School. Here improvement in one’s physical development and mental attitude.
you will learn the traditional art of Tang Soo Do; it is a karate- For Self Defense Hapkido is unsurpassed! It combines the many
based Korean Martial Art. The techniques of Tang Soo Do punching and hand striking skills of boxing, Kung Fu, and Karate,
combine elements of Shotokan karate, Soo Bak Do, Taekkyon, the takedowns and throws of Judo/Ju Jitsu, the fancy kicking
and Kung Fu. We also train in Hapkido, a form of self-defense techniques of Tae Kwon Do, and many unique joint locking and
that employs joint locks and throwing techniques. pressure point skills to make it the most effective and complete
 form of Self Defense ever devised. Philosophically, Hapkido
Children and Adult Family Karate is for children ages 5 + as stresses humility, self-discipline, self-control, loyalty, and respect
well as for adults. Our program emphasizes on self-defense, for others.Together, these aspects of Hapkido provide the means
physical fitness, conflict resolution, teamwork, and anti-bullying for attaining a long and healthful life.
techniques with traditions of discipline and respect. Our goal is
to enhance your confidence, focus, self-control, and provide a Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm
fun way to exercise. A uniform is provided to youth participants. July 15–August 19
 World Martial Arts Academy
Summer Program Schedule: 7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden 810-458-6363
Come train one day per week, or train all three days if you wish! Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt

June 14–August 31
Monday.........................5:00-5:45 pm
Tuesday.................... 11:00-11:45 am
Thursday................... 11:00-11:45 am
(Outdoors if weather permits)

Fenton Karate, 1366 N. Leroy, Fenton MI, 810-750-9800
Instructed by Master Anthony Husted 6th Degree Black Belt &
World Sparring Champion and Master Joshua Husted 5th Degree
Black Belt

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