Driver’s Education
Driver’s Education
It’s time to learn to drive! Being ready for Driver’s Education might be scary, but ease your nerves and enroll through Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation. We take immense pride in knowing we have some of the most AMAZING teachers who work with this program.
*ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE ONLINE.
2026 Driver’s Education Segment 1
Cost: $350
Ages: 14 years & 8 months and up by the first day of class
August Session
August 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2026
8:00-10:00am
AGS Room A101
Capacity 24
August/September Session
August 26, 27 & 31, 2026
September 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 & 18, 2026
Fenton High School – Room 316
Capacity: 16
October – Session 1
September 29, 2026
October 1, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 20, 22, 23, 26 & 27, 2026
2:45-4:45pm
Fenton High School – Room 316
Capacity: 10
October – Session 2
October 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27 & 29, 2026
3:00-5:00pm
Fenton High School – Room 319
Capacity: 12
November – Session 1
November 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19 & 20, 2026
2:45-4:45pm
Fenton High School – Room 316
Capacity: 10
November – Session 2
November 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 23, 2026
2:30-4:30pm
Linden High School – Room B103
Capacity: 16
Qualifications:
To enroll, students must be at least 14 years and 8 months of age on the first day of class.
To Complete Segment 1:
Students must pass both the written state test and the driving portion of the course. Students can re-test twice and may re-take the course once without paying again if they do not pass.
Registration & Payment:
Registration and payments must be completed online at www.slpr.net. Class size is limited and spots fill quickly, so early online registration is recommended. Due to limited class sizes and high demand, no refunds will be issued after the first day of class.
Required Segment 1 Paperwork:
All students must submit the Segment 1 Contract and a paper copy of their birth certificate. Please bring the completed contract and birth certificate copy to the first day of class. That paperwork must be submitted to ensure your spot in the class.
Download the Segment 1 Contract
Please see the full terms and requirements contained in the registration contract.
Driver’s Education Segment 2
Cost: $50
All Fall 2026 Segment 2 classes are held at Fenton High School, Room 316.
Capacity: 30 students per session
September Session
September 22, 24 & 25, 2026
2:45-4:45pm
October Session
October 28, 29 & 30, 2026
2:45-4:45pm
November Session
November 20, 23 & 24, 2026
2:45-4:45pm
December Session
December 7, 8 & 10, 2026
2:45-4:45pm
Fenton High School – Room 316
Capacity: 30 students per session
Qualifications
- To enroll, students must present a driving log showing at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including 2 hours at night, with a parent, guardian, or designated adult.
- Students must also have held their Level 1 License (permit) for at least 3 consecutive months – a minimum of 90 days from the date indicated on the permit.
To Complete Segment 2
- Students must pass the written state test. Students can re-test twice and may retake the course once without paying again if they do not pass.
Registration & Payment
- Registration and payments must be completed online at www.slpr.net. Class size is limited. To ensure your spot in class, online registration is required.
Required Segment 2 Paperwork
- Please bring a completed Segment 2 Contract to the first class.
Download the Segment 2 Contract
Driver’s Training Registration Forms
Online registration alone does not complete the Driver’s Education registration process. Students must also complete the appropriate Driver’s Education paperwork.
Segment 1 students: Bring the completed Segment 1 Contract and a paper copy of the student’s birth certificate to the first day of class.
Segment 2 students: Bring the completed Segment 2 Contract to the first day of class.
Dance
Ballet and Pointe Classes
Participants will learn graceful ballet techniques in this fun class.
What to Wear:
Please wear pink ballet shoes.
*Pointe students must be 12+ years old and have prior approval from the instructor.
Hip Hop Dance
Kids will learn trendy hip hop moves and get a fun workout while doing it! This is a great class for those looking to stay active while learning fun dance combinations.
What to Bring:
Please wear clean tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
Street shoes are not allowed on the studio floor.
Pom Dance
Dancers will learn upbeat moves focusing on jumps, turns, progressions, routines, kicks, and more!
This class is geared toward keeping kids moving, grooving, and having fun while building dance skills.
What to Bring:
Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
Kickline & Jazz
5, 6, 7, 8! This class will work on jazz-inspired choreography, focusing on moves such as kicks, turns, and formation changes.
What to Wear:
Black character shoes are recommended.
Lyrical
Learn fun, flowing routines while developing skills such as turns, leaps, jumps, and more.
Tap
Participants will learn toe-tapping steps and fun routines.
What to Wear:
Please wear black tap shoes.
Middle School / High School Dance
This class is geared toward 7th-12th graders. Students will work on a variety of skills, primarily focusing on lyrical style and technique.
No dance experience required.
Fall 2026 Dance Classes
Residents: $95 / Non-Residents: $105
Dance Studio, inside the Ellen St. Campus Building
404 Ellen Street, Fenton
Tuesdays
September 15-November 3, 2026
| Class | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tap | Ages 9-Teen | 4:30-5:00pm |
| Ballet | Ages 10-Teen | 5:00-5:30pm |
| Hip Hop Dance | Ages 9-Teen | 5:30-6:00pm |
| Lyrical | Ages 9-14 | 6:00-6:30pm |
| Kickline | Ages 10-Teen | 6:30-7:00pm |
| Middle School / High School Dance | 8th-12th Grade | 7:00-7:30pm |
Wednesdays
September 16-November 4, 2026
| Class | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tap | Ages 5-9 | 4:30-5:00pm |
| Ballet | Ages 5-9 | 5:00-5:30pm |
| Hip Hop Dance | Ages 5-9 | 5:30-6:00pm |
| Lyrical | Ages 5-9 | 6:00-6:30pm |
| Baby Ballet | Ages 3-5 | 6:30-7:00pm |
| Baby Tap | Ages 3-5 | 7:00-7:30pm |
| Pom | Ages 4-8 | 7:30-8:00pm |
Dance
Want to get moving and always wanted to learn to dance? Try one of our dance programs for adults! Great for beginners, these programs are a great opportunity to be social and have fun on the dance floor.
Adult Dance
Latin Dancing Made Simple: Dance In A Day Workshop
$28/couple (per date) Discounted for residents
$38/couple (per date) Regular fee for non-residents
Age: 18+
Discover how fun and easy Latin dancing can be in this one hour workshop for couples. You’ll learn the basics of Bachata, a smooth and rhythmic Latin dance that’s simple to learn and fun to dance together to Latin music and popular hits on the radio. You’ll also learn a few exciting variations to add style to your dancing and a little extra fun to the evening. This class is beginner-friendly and open to everyone – come get ready for a fun night of music, movement, and connection you can enjoy anywhere: date nights, weddings, parties, vacations, or even your living room.
6:00-7:00pm
- Session 3: August 13
Instructed by UpBeat Dance Studio
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Line Dancing
$70 Discounted for residents
$80 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 13 & up, under 18 must have a registered parent taking the class with them
Combining various types of music with step-by-step instruction, line dancing is a great way to socialize while being active! You will learn line dances that are being done at clubs, weddings, and country bars. No experience needed—or even workout clothes! Feel free to wear jeans, shorts, boots, or tennis shoes (no sandals or flip/flops for safety). Join us for what will become your favorite night of the week! Exercise has never been this much fun. Dust off those boots and come out to dance!
Thursdays, 5:45pm-7:00pm
Session 1: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5
Fenton Community and Cultural Center – Main Hall
Line Dancing Pop-Up Class
Cost: $15
Ages: 13 & up
Under 18 must have a registered parent taking the class with them. Grab your friends and join us for a fun one-night Line Dancing Pop-Up Class! Learn a variety of popular line dances with step-by-step instruction in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Whether you’re a beginner or have danced before, this class is a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy an evening of music and movement.
No special attire is required, just wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Come ready to dance, laugh, and learn some new moves you’ll be able to use at weddings, parties, and local dance events!
Thursday, December 10, 2026
6:00-7:30pm
Fenton Community and Cultural Center – Main Hall
Social Dance Mini-Series
$59/couple residents, $69/couple non-residents
This 3-week mini-series is a fun, beginner-friendly class designed to help couples feel comfortable, confident, and excited about dancing together. You’ll get to try a variety of popular dance styles, including Ballroom, Swing, and Latin, while learning simple steps in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Whether you’re completely new to dancing or just looking for a fun way to connect, this class is a great way to enjoy quality time together, build confidence on the dance floor, and discover which dance styles you enjoy most as a couple.
No experience needed! Grab your favorite smooth-sole shoes, invite a friend or two, and join us for a great time on the social dance floor!
Thursdays, October 8-22, 2026
6:00-6:50pm
Fenton Community and Cultural Center
Leigh & Rich Coburn | Professional Dance Instructors
“Simplifying dance for everyday couples – from first dance to forever”
East Coast Swing Mini-Series
$97/couple residents, $107/couple non-residents
Get ready to have fun, build confidence, and enjoy one of the most upbeat and versatile partner dances around! This 3-week mini-series is designed for beginners, refreshers, and dancers ready for more. During the first part of class, you will learn or review the fundamentals in a relaxed, easy-to-follow way. Then, you can have fun building on those basics with exciting variations, smooth moves, and more ways to enjoy dancing together. Whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to grow your skills, this class will help you feel more comfortable, confident, and connected on the dance floor.
Grab your favorite smooth-sole shoes, invite a friend or two, and join us for a great time on the social dance floor!
Thursdays, October 8-22, 2026
7:00-8:30pm
Fenton Community and Cultural Center
Leigh & Rich Coburn | Professional Dance Instructors
“Simplifying dance for everyday couples – from first dance to forever”
Halloween Dance Party & Thriller Line Dance Class
$14/person residents, $24/person non-residents
Ages: 18+
One Spooktacular Night of Dancing!
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening on the dance floor! We’re kicking off the night with a Halloween-themed line dance lesson inspired by the hit song “Thriller.”
We’ll start with a simple lesson to break down the moves, then you’ll have fun dancing the easy-to-learn routine to music.
After the lesson, the party continues! Stay and enjoy our Halloween Dance Party filled with spooktacular tunes, ghoulish grooves, and plenty of time to dance the night away with your partner and friends.
This is a beginner-friendly, fun-filled event where everyone is welcome—no partner or prior dance experience necessary. Join us for just the “Thriller” line dance or stay for the dance party – it’s up to you!
Costumes or festive colors are encouraged but totally optional.
Thursday, October 29
6:00-8:00pm
Fenton Community and Cultural Center
Leigh & Rich Coburn | Professional Dance Instructors
“Simplifying dance for everyday couples – from first dance to forever”
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Art
Paint Landscapes in Watercolor like the Masters have for 250 years!
AGES: 16-100!
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME TO ATTEND
Join master artist Denise Willing Booher and learn to paint a stunning landscapes like the masters! All skill levels are welcome to attend. Denise will lead students step by step through painting a landscape using photos as well as painting a plein air (outside) landscape. She will demonstrate each step beginning with a quick study sketch and painting. You learn to work in layers of washes to build radiant colors as well as painting with strong, colorful strokes. Emphasis will be on what makes a good painting, planning the composition with a study, good division of shapes, value planning, shadows, as well as what your art communicates while enjoying yourself!
SUPPLY LIST:
- Suggested Paper – Arches 140lb cold press watercolor paper approximately 11 x 14 block or sheets.
- Sketch book for initial painting ideas.
- Watercolor paint palette with paint wells mixing tray and cover, water container.
- Paint: Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine Blue. I use Winsor Newton Professional Grade paint. Student grade paints do not work as well.
- Kleenex plus a rag or sponge
- Brushes (Suggested brushes): Size #8 Round (Princeton Aqua Elite, Trekell Protégé or Escoda), 8 Black Raphael Soft Aqua Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush Quill. A 2” flat watercolor wash brush . All brushes can be purchased on Amazon.
- Kneaded eraser. Pencil, Kleenex, Paper towel, Water dish.
$60 Discounted for residents, $70 Regular fee for non-residents
September 22, 23, 24, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
10:00am–2:30pm
(½ hour break, please bring a lunch)
Instructed by Denise Willing-Booher,
Nationally Acclaimed Water Color Artist
Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!
$70 discounted for residents, $80 non-residents per session date
Ages 13 – adult (16 & under must be accompanied by an adult)
Join us in painting happy little trees and fluffy clouds as we put dreams onto canvas. Join Ted Simpson, Certified Ross
Instructor as he guides you through painting your own Bob Ross Style masterpiece in just a few hours.
No experience necessary and all supplies included.
Saturdays, 1:00-4:00pm
- September 12- Late Summer Pond
- October 10- Magic of Fall
- November 14- Sunset Dunes
- December 12- Lone Pine
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
Witches & Wizards Ball and Halloween Arts & Craft Market
Witches & Wizards Ball and Halloween Arts & Craft Market
It’s Witches Night in Fenton!
Friday, October 9, 2026
Dance Tickets: $10 per person in advance. Tickets At the door after 5:00pm: $15. Space is limited so register online early.
FREE admission to the Halloween Arts & Craft Market on the lawn: 4:00-8:00pm
Join SLPR and the Fenton Community & Cultural Center for a ‘Halloween Arts & Craft Market’ followed by a ‘Witches & Wizards Ball’.
Prizes for the best costumes.
Register online for the Dance ($10) or to be a craft vendor ($25). Space is limited so register early!
- Halloween Arts & Craft Market – 5:00-8:00pm (Free Admission)
- DJ and Dancing – 8:00-11:00pm.
- Dance Tickets: $10 per person in advance. Tickets at the door after 5:00pm: $15. Space is limited so register online early.
- Costume Contest.
- Cash Bar: Beer & Wine.
- FREE admission to the Halloween Arts & Craft Market: 5:00-8:00pm
Register online for the Dance. Space is limited so register early!
$10/person in advance for the Dance 8:00-11:00pm
$15/person at the door for the dance
$25 for a vendor Market Space.
FREE admission to the Craft Market 4:00-8:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430
Running
Running
Great Lakes Race Management
Safety
Self-Defense for Children
$30 Discounted for Residents, $40 Regular Fee for Non-Resident
Ages: 6-11
If someone wants to hurt our children, they will not choose a time or place with witnesses. That means no parents, no teachers, no policemen – just our children and the predator. The safety of our children will depend on their ability to recognize danger and respond appropriately.
This fun, interactive and age-appropriate workshop teaches essential, lifesaving information about the dangers that our children face, strategies for prevention, and real-world techniques designed to reduce their risk of abductions, assaults, and other forms of violence.
Most of all, this program teaches students that they have the right to be safe, that no one has the right to hurt them, and that they are worth protecting.
Important Class Information
No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class.
For more information about this program, visit Live Safe Academy Child Safety.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
5:30-6:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Self-Defense for Men, Women, and Teens
$50 Discounted for Residents, $60 Regular Fee for Non-Resident
Ages: 12+
Can you defend yourself against a violent attack? Do you have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to defend your family? You do not have to spend years training in an expensive program.
Learn simple, lifesaving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Our hands-on courses teach time-tested, realistic methods that are easy to learn and remember. Designed to be safe, this course instills confidence by building on success. You are coached according to your own rate of progression. No previous training required. A great stress reliever and lots of fun.
NOTE: No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class.
This class is open to students 12 years or older. Parents, serious topics are discussed openly but in a professional manor. Minors should be accompanied by a participating adult when possible. Unpaid spectators are not allowed.
A release and hold harmless agreement must be signed by a legal guardian at the beginning of class: Release and Hold Harmless Agreement.
For more information, please visit: Live Safe Academy Self-Defense.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
6:30-8:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Live Safe Academy
First Aid and Adult/Pediatric CPR/AED
$100 Discounted for Residents, $120 Regular Fee for Non-Resident
Ages: 18+
Be prepared when seconds count! You might save a life, but only if you know how. Learn how to respond effectively to adult, child and infant cardiac and choking emergencies, sudden illness, bleeding, and other life-threatening situations.
You will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and your vital role in the chain of survival. First Aid and Adult/Pediatric CPR/AED certification card will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements and is valid for two years.
Live Safe Academy has been certifying students since 1998. All classes are certified through one of the three largest training organizations in the United States: the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or the Health Safety Institute (ASHI), and are accepted by the State of Michigan.
View State of Michigan CPR/First Aid Information
Important Class Information
Please note that you must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive up to 10 minutes early.
No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class.
For more information, visit Live Safe Academy CPR/AED/First Aid.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00-9:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Live Safe Academy
Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid and Safe Home Alone
$65 Discounted for Residents, $75 Regular Fee for Non-Resident
Ages: 9+
Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters!
This one-day class covers first aid, when and how to call 911, CPR with manikin practice, choking, and more. Students will also learn how to be safe and responsible when home alone, including what to do if somebody comes to the door and the importance of not giving out personal information.
Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion for the Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course by Live Safe Academy, valid for two years.
To be certified, students must participate in the entire course from beginning to end and successfully complete all skills, which requires full motor function of all four extremities.
Important Class Information
No refunds or credit with less than 24-hour notice. If you need a medical exception, email Live Safe Academy at info@LiveSafeAcademy.com before class.
Bring a snack. Pen and paper for notes are optional. No cell phone use is permitted during class except during breaks.
Students must arrive on time to be certified, so please arrive up to 10 minutes early.
Parents: This class is for students who are independent and responsible enough to be responsible for the safety and well-being of younger children without adult supervision. An adult is required to check students in at the beginning of class. Drop-off and pick-up are in the same room as the class.
Please note: This class sometimes ends approximately 10-15 minutes late.
For more information, visit Live Safe Academy Babysitting.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:30-8:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
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STEAM
Challenge Island STEAM Classes
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where smart and curious kids work together in “STEAM Teams” to solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and cross-curricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more.
For ages K-5th Grade
Ghosts in Action: STEAM Halloween Kids Night Out
Ages: Kindergarten-5th Grade
$40/camper residents, $50/camper non-residents
Give yourself a break while your kids enjoy a spooktacular night of Halloween fun!
Drop off your kindergarten through 5th-grade ghouls and goblins for an unforgettable Challenge Island evening of spooky science, creative building, and friendly competition. Our Halloween Kids Night Out blends festive thrills with hands-on excitement, ensuring your children stay safe, engaged, and entertained.
STEAM Event Highlights
- Haunted House Design: Kids collaborate in small teams to engineer miniature, spooky mansions.
- Pumpkin Catapults: Teams build custom launchers to fling mini-pumpkins at ghostly targets.
- Glow Slime Lab: Mix and customize your own glowing, mad-scientist slime.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Sports & Mashed Potatoes: STEAM Thanksgiving Kids Night Out
Ages: Kindergarten-5th Grade
$40/camper residents, $50/camper non-residents
Enjoy some pre-holiday peace while your kids dive into an action-packed night of festive fun!
Drop off your kindergarten through 5th-grade students for an exciting, Thanksgiving-themed evening of Challenge Island STEAM challenges, high-energy games, and messy science. This Kids Night Out combines hands-on teamwork, keeping your kids fully engaged while you prep for the big feast or simply unwind.
STEAM Event Highlights
- Football Prototypes: Kids use engineering skills to design, build, and test their own mini football games.
- Turkey Mud Run: Teams collaborate to design and prototype obstacles for a turkey to tackle to avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner!
- Mashed Potato Slime: Junior scientists mix up a batch of surprisingly realistic (and totally fun) potato-and-gravy slime.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Getting Ready for Santa: STEAM Winter Holidays Kids Night Out
Ages: Kindergarten-5th Grade
$40/camper residents, $50/camper non-residents
Take a breather during the busy holiday season while your kids enjoy a magical night of festive crafting!
Drop off your kindergarten through 5th-grade children for an exciting, Christmas-themed evening of holiday crafting and messy science with Challenge Island. Our Holiday Kids Night Out combines festive cheer with hands-on creativity, keeping your kids entertained while you tackle holiday shopping, wrapping, or just enjoy a quiet night.
STEAM Event Highlights
- Stained-Glass Ornaments: Kids design and craft a beautiful, translucent ornament to brighten up your holiday tree.
- Custom Stockings: Every child decorates and customizes their own festive stocking to hang by the chimney with care.
- Cookie Dough Slime: Junior scientists mix up a batch of delightfully scented, ultra-satisfying cookie dough slime.
Saturday, December 16, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Martial Arts
We offer several exciting martial art classes with emphasis on self defense, physical fitness, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Classes are offered at the following locations:
- Fenton Karate (1366 N. Leroy Street, Fenton MI)
- World Martial Arts Academy (7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden MI 48451)
Whether you are interested in martial arts for self-defense, discipline, or a great workout, Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation offers a number of different disciplines for you to choose from.
Children & Adult Family Karate
$48Discounted for residents,
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 5 to adult
Fenton Karate is a family orientated Martial Arts School. Here you will learn the traditional art of Tang Soo Do; it is a karate-based Korean Martial Art. The techniques of Tang Soo Do combine elements of Shotokan karate, Soo Bak Do, Taekkyon, and Kung Fu. We also train in Hapkido, a form of self-defense that employs joint locks and throwing techniques.
Children and Adult Family Karate is for children ages 5 + as well as adults. Our program emphasizes on self-defense, physical fitness, conflict resolution, teamwork, and anti-bullying techniques with traditions of discipline and respect. Our goal is to enhance your confidence, focus, self-control, and provide a fun way to exercise.
• Uniform is included for Children
• We invite parents to train for FREE with a purchase of a uniform.
SUMMER SESSION: June 1 -September 2
FALL SESSION: September 21 – October 31
Train once per week or take advantage of any three days!
Mondays…………………………….. 5:00-5:45pm
Wednesdays………………………… 5:00-5:45pm
Saturdays……………………………. 9:45-10:30am
Fenton Karate, 1366 N. Leroy, Fenton MI Call: 810-750-9800
Instructed by Master Anthony Husted 6th Degree Black Belt & World Sparring Champion & Master Joshua Husted 5th Degree Black Belt
Hapkido
Age 13 – Adult
Hapkido is an ancient Korean Martial Art that emphasizes the development of each person’s internal energy, or “ki”. Practice of the art strengthens both the mind and the body, leading to improvement in one’s physical development and mental attitude.
For Self Defense Hapkido is unsurpassed! It combines the many punching and hand striking skills of boxing, Kung Fu, and Karate, the takedowns and throws of Judo/JuJuitsu, the fancy kicking techniques of TaeKwon Do, and many unique joint locking & pressure point skills to make it the most effective and complete form of Self Defense ever devised.
Philosophically, Hapkido stresses humility, self discipline, self-control, loyalty, and respect for others. Together, these aspects of Hapkido provide the means for attaining along and healthful life.
$48 Discounted for residents,
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Summer Session: July 16-August 20, Thursdays, 6:45-7:30pm
Fall Session: October 8-November 12, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden
Call: 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Judo/Brazilian Jujitsu
Ages 8 & up
The Art of throwing and grappling. Great for athletic people, helps develop “close quarters” Self Defense skills. The class will emphasize many more throws and takedowns than a standard MMA/Wrestling program. Judo is practiced as a popular martial art and sport throughout most of the world, and is even included in the Olympic Games. Great coordination, confidence, and physical strength are developed by regular Judo practice.
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Summer Session: July 14-August 18
Fall Session: October 6-November 10
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden
Call: 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Tae Kwon Do (Korean Karate)
$48 Discounted for residents,
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Welcome to the exciting World of Tae Kwon Do! Students will learn to develop their coordination, physical fitness level, and ability to concentrate. Combined with Tae Kwon Do’s dynamic, flashy kicks and powerful hand striking techniques, the student will learn to be much more self-confident. The study of true martial arts is a fun, disciplined way to develop the qualities of good character. Besides theself defense benefits, students will even learn how to break boards!
Youth Tae Kwon Do: Age 8-12
Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm
Summer Session: July 16-August 20, 2026
Fall Session: October 6-November 10, 2026
Adult Tae Kwon Do: Age 13-up
Mondays, 6:45-7:30pm
Summer Session: July 15-August 19, 2026
Fall Session: October 5-November 9, 2026
Classes held at: World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden
Call: 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Little Dragon Tae Kwon Do – Age 3-7
The class will focus on teaching children 8 important main life skills: Focus, Memory, Teamwork, Self-control, Respect, Fitness, Balance, and Coordination. All this is achieved through exciting and fun games and activities. Through our highly motivational teaching methods, the students will develop a high level of self-confidence. They will become stronger, faster, and capable of defending themselves from bullies. This will help improve the child’s feeling of self-worth and overall level of happiness. Students will even learn how to Break Boards! PARENTS: As a wonderful benefit of Tae Kwon Do practice, you will find that the children are MUCH better behaved at home and at school!
Mondays, 5:15-5:45pm
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Summer Session: July 13-August 17
Fall Session: October 5-November 9, 2026
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Flag Football
Flag Football
Grades K – 8th grade
$140 Residents, $160 Non-residents
Please note: League registrations for Flag Football are non-refundable.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
*Save $15 with Early Bird Registration by August 15 at 11:59pm*
No registration will be allowed after 11:59 pm on September 8.
The SLPR Flag Football League is designed for boys & girls in K-8th grades. Practices will begin the week of September 10, with the first game tentatively scheduled for September 19. Games will be held on Saturdays, typically between 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Fenton High School’s Ivan Williams field. Practices are held one to two times/week, with practices days being determined by each individual coach.
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
We are looking for head and assistant Flag Football coaches. The coaches draft meeting is scheduled tentatively for September 8. Enjoy teaching young football players the game of football while helping build confidence and creating fun memories! Please email Randy Lang at rlange@slpr.net for more information or to volunteer to coach. Please give a big thank you to our main corporate sponsor Halo
Burger of Fenton. Please visit them at their Fenton location on Leroy St. across from VG’s.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
