Camps
Art Camps
Happy 250 Birthday USA Camp
Ages: 7-11
Create art of 250 years of life in the USA. Join master artist Denise Willing-Booher for an exciting Art Kids Camp! The kids will draw, paint, and create a mural, mobile, and 3D sculptures of human and animal life in their native habitat through the years. We will work in the classroom and open air. Register online today to secure your spot!
$50 Discounted for resident,
$60 Regular fee for non-residents
June 9, 10, 11
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Instructed by Denise Willing-Booher,
Nationally Acclaimed Water Color Artist
Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Cartoon & Manga Summer Camp
$240 residents, $260 non-residents – All materials included
Ages 7–14 (siblings of any ages welcome)
Does your child love drawing anime, cartoons, or big-eyed characters with personality? This high-energy Manga & Cartoon camp is perfect for young artists who want to bring their characters to life! Students will explore the fun and expressive world of Japanese Kawaii culture (cute, adorable, and full of attitude!) while learning key drawing skills like:
- Facial proportion & expression
- Creating characters with “sweet & sour” personalities
- Sketching techniques for anime-style faces
- Designing dynamic splatter backgrounds outdoors
Campers will also create a finished anime head shot on canvas using acrylic paint with a bold accent color—an exciting keepsake piece they’ll be proud to take home! This camp is drawing-focused, imaginative, and packed with creativity—so bring your best ideas and get ready to have fun!
Bonus: Families are invited to a Gallery Show on the final day to celebrate the students’ artwork. (Arrive at 3:55 for our viewing of creations.)
Rainbow Splash Day! On Thursday we celebrate color with fun outdoor water play and rainbow-inspired activities. Please bring a bathing suit or extra clothes for this optional slip-and-slide activity.
Spaces are limited—sign up today and join this exciting adventure in the world of Manga!
July 27–31, Monday–Friday, 2:00-5:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela Palmer, Founder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Dragons, Creatures & Glow Art Camp
$240 residents, $260 non-residents – All materials included
Ages 7 & up (siblings of any age welcome)
Please bring a water bottle and snack and wear clothes that can handle a splash of color.
Cute animals, fantasy dragons & glowing surprises! Does your child love cute animals and fantasy dragons? In this imaginative painting and sculpture camp, young artists will design their own magical creatures—and decide which parts will glow in the dark when the lights go out! Bedtime suddenly becomes something to look forward to!) Campers will paint, draw, and sculpt while learning new techniques and exploring their creativity. During our clay segment, children strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness while pinching, rolling, and shaping their creatures into life. Clay also encourages focus, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking. With small class sizes and individual guidance, every child receives the support they need to succeed and build confidence in their artistic abilities.
Rainbow Splash Day! On Thursday we celebrate color with fun outdoor water play and rainbow-inspired activities. Bring a bathing suit or extra clothes if you’d like to join the optional slip-and-slide fun.
Bonus: Every camper receives a custom camp T-shirt and decorates it with neon fabric paint!
June 1-5, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela Palmer, Founder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Clay Creations Mini Camp
$95 residents, $105 non-residents
Materials Fee: $45 payable to instructor on the first day of class
Ages: 7 & up (siblings of any age are always welcome)
Does your child love working with their hands? In this engaging mini camp, students will explore the fundamentals of ceramic style sculpture using self-drying clay. Through guided instruction, kids will learn to use modeling tools and calipers while creating imaginative pottery and hand-built sculptures they’ll be proud to display at home. Along the way, they’ll build important art skills such as shaping, carving, and adding texture.
Kids will develop:
- Fine motor skills and hand strength
- Spatial reasoning and 3-D design skills
- Patience and creative problem solving
If time permits, we’ll even add a touch of shimmer paint to bring our creations to life! Expect a little mess and a lot of creativity—please wear clothes that are not precious. Families are invited to join us on the final day for a Clay Creations Gallery Showcase.
Monday–Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00 pm
June 8, 9, 10
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela Palmer, Founder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Rainbow Magic: A Brilliant Color Art Camp
$240 residents, $260 non-residents (all materials included)
Ages: 7 & up (Siblings of any age are welcome to register)
Kids explore the magic of color while creating dazzling rainbow animals, shimmering insects, and glowing landscapes using exciting art techniques. We will learn about the fracturing of light through a fun outdoor prism activity and explore the vibrant colors of ROY-G-BIV. Young artists will take on the exciting challenge of painting a rainbow that looks just like one seen in nature. Throughout the week, students will create colorful artworks inspired by animals such as rainbow fish, chameleons, peacocks, fancy roosters, and iridescent beetle bugs. (Live specimens will be
brought in for up-close observation!) Artists will experiment with shimmering colored pencils, vibrant chalk pastels, paper quilling, acrylic paints, and magical ink techniques to create spectacular rainbow-themed artwork. We’ll even add some brilliant rainbow anime characters to the mix!
Family Gallery Show on the final day at 4:45 PM. Parents are invited to see the colorful masterpieces created during the week. Kids who love color, animals, and imagination will love this joyful art camp!
Bonus: Every camper receives a custom camp T-shirt and adds their own colorful touches with fabric paint!
Rainbow Splash Day! On Thursday we celebrate color with fun outdoor water play and rainbow-inspired activities. Bring a bathing suit or extra clothes for this optional slip-and-slide activity.
June 1-5, 2:00-5:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Taught by Pamela PalmerFounder, The Artist’s Apprentice
Dance Camps
$25 residents, $35 non-residents (per timeslot/class)
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 this summer.
4:30-4:50pm…………. Creative Motions for Parents/Tots, Ages 2-3
5:00-5:30pm…………. Ballet, Ages 3-5
5:30-6:00pm…………. Hip Hop, All ages 5+
6:00-6:30pm…………. Lyrical, All ages 5+
6:30-7:00pm…………. Ballet, Ages 6+
7:00-7:30pm…………. Tap, All ages 5+
Monday & Tuesday, July 20 and 21
Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton
Safety Camps
Self-Defense and Safety Camp for Kids
$175 Discounted for residents,
$195 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 6-11
Kids, have fun and learn to be safe at the same time! Learn real self-defense and practice on an instructor wearing a padded suit. You will also learn fire safety, how to use 911, stranger awareness, drug resistance, gun accident prevention and more. Cartoons, art, physical
practice, and classroom games are just some of the fun ways that you will learn in this camp. Parents, nothing is more important to us than our children. This camp is more than just a week of fun, it is an investment into a lifetime of safety. Kids will need daily lunch, snacks,
water bottle, sunscreen, bag for activity sheets and handouts. 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. Teaching child safety since 1990, we have the experience that empowers kids with the knowledge, skills, and mindset that they need to stay safe. For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/childsafety/
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
June 22-June 26, 2026
Monday-Friday. 9:00am-12:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Zombie Response Team Camp
$175 Discounted for residents,
$195 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 8-11
Learn preparation methods for the zombie apocalypse! Learn the skills vital for your survival in this brave new world of the undead. Topics include surviving the elements (shelter, water, and food), signaling and navigation. Did we mention all the squirt gun fights and other fun zombie survival games? 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. Parents even though zombies are just fantasy, your kids will have a lot of fun learning valuable outdoor and safety skills. Students need daily snacks, sunscreen, water bottle, large capacity working squirt gun, goggles, and towel. Change of clothes is optional.
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
June 22-June 26, 2026
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Softball Camp
Diamond Girls Softball Skills and Drills Camp
$55 Discounted for residents,
$65 Regular fee for non-residents
This camp is perfect for players of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique. Our experienced coaches will focus on key fundamentals such as hitting, fielding, pitching, base running, and teamwork. With a variety of drills, challenges, and game situations, players will build confidence, improve their softball IQ, and have fun while developing the skills they need to succeed on the field. Taught by two college softball players from Madonna University: LF Grad and Pitcher, Camryn McMillan & Fenton Grad and Utility player,
Jessica Dunkel.
Tuesdays, July 21 & 28
3rd -5th Grade: 5:00-6:00pm
6th-8th Grade: 6:00-7:00pm
Lake Fenton Middle School -Softball Field
STEAM Camps
Additional notes for both camps: Students should bring a snack and wear sunscreen each day, as we will take snack and outdoor play breaks when possible. 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. Each of our summer camps focus on a positive atmosphere packed with activities and learning, with the goal of encouraging children to be more confident and excited about their skills in STEAM and working together.
World Cruise STEAM Camp
$190/camper residents,
$210/camper non-residents
Our STEAM Teams set sail for imagination and adventure as they design a cruise ship and embark on a voyage around the globe. They’ll engineer their way through the world’s most popular ports (including Venice, Shanghai, Bangkok, Aswan, Sydney and much more), as we build gondolas, roller coasters, jellyfish slime, elephant prosthetics, working aqueducts, platypus propellor boats, and other fun, hands-on engineering challenges. See you on deck for our sail-away party and STEAMtastic high seas voyage!
June 29-July 3
9:00am-12:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Slimetopia 5 STEAM Camp: Diners, Drive-Thrus and Dives
$190/camper residents,
$210/camper non-residents
You and your STEAM Team have been selected to host the new Slimetopia Diners, Drive-Thrus and Dives reality TV show! Prepare to embark on a cross-country culinary road trip to the slimiest eating establishments in the USA! With such instant Slimetopia classics as In and Out Burger
Slime, Tex Mex Slime, King Cake Slime, Clam Chowder Slime and Peach Cobbler Ala Mode Slime, you’ll get an unforgettable “taste” of ooey, gooey local flavors from coast to coast.
June 29-July 3
1:00-4:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
One Week Summer Swim Camps
30 -minute lessons $80 resident, $90 nonresident
45-minute lessons (Levels 3,4,5,6) $90 resident, $100 nonresident
Fenton High School Pool
SESSION 1: June 1-4
SESSION 2: June 8-11
SESSION 3: June 15-18
SESSION 4: June 22-25 (NO swim lessons June 29-July 2
SESSION 5: July 6-9
SESSION 6: July 13-16
SESSION 7: July 20-23
Monday-Thursday
Fenton High School Pool
PRESCHOOL 1…………….. 10:00am-10:30am
PRESCHOOL 2…………….. 10:00am-10:30am
PRESCHOOL 3…………….. 10:00am-10:30am
LEVEL 1……………………… 10:00am-10:30am
PRESCHOOL 1………………10:30am-11:00am
PRESCHOOL 2………………10:30am-11:00am
PRESCHOOL 3………………10:30am-11:00am
LEVEL 1……………………….10:30am-11:00am
LEVEL 2………………………..11:00am-11:30am
LEVEL 3………………………..11:00am-11:45am
LEVEL 4………………………..11:00am-11:45am
LEVEL 5-6……………………..11:00am-11:45am
PRIVATE LESSONS……………start at 11:45am
Volley Ball Camps
Youth Volleyball Camps
$42 Discounted for residents,
$52 Regular fee for non-residents
Join us for an exciting and dynamic Spring Volleyball Camp designed to help young athletes develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment! This clinic is perfect for players of all levels, from beginners to more experienced athletes, who want to improve their fundamentals and elevate their game. Our experienced coach will focus on key aspects of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defense. With plenty of drills, team-building activities, and friendly competition, participants will leave feeling more confident and prepared to take on the court.
Whether you’re looking to make your school team or simply have fun, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to grow as a player while enjoying the sport!
Session 1: May 9, 16, 23, 30
5- to 7-year-olds: Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am
8- to 11-year-olds: Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
12- to 14-year-olds: Saturdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Lake Fenton Middle School- Gym
Beginner Volleyball Camps
$42 Discounted for residents,
$52 Regular fee for non-residents
Join us for an exciting and dynamic Summer Volleyball Camp designed to help young athletes develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment! This clinic is perfect for players at the beginner level who want to improve their fundamentals and elevate their game. Our experienced coach will focus on key aspects of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defense. With plenty of drills, team-building activities, and friendly competition, participants will leave feeling more confident and prepared to take on the court. Whether you’re looking to
make your school team or simply have fun, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to grow as a player while enjoying sport!
Session 1: June 10, 17, 24 & July 1
5- to 7-year-olds: Wednesdays, 12:00-12:45pm
8- to 11-year-olds: Wednesdays, 6:00-6:45pm
12- to 14-year-olds: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15pm
Lake Fenton Middle School- Gym
Intermediate Volleyball Camp
$42 Discounted for residents,
$52 Regular fee for non-residents
Join us for an exciting and dynamic Summer Volleyball Camp designed to help young athletes develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment! This clinic is perfect for players who are more experienced athletes, who want to improve their fundamentals and elevate their game. Our experienced coach will focus on key aspects of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defense. With plenty of drills, team-building activities, and friendly competition, participants will leave feeling more confident and prepared to take on the court. Whether you’re looking to make your school team or simply have fun, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to grow as a player while enjoying sport!
Session 1: June 8, 15, 22 & 29
8- to 10-year-olds: Mondays, 5:00-6:15pm
11- to 13-year-olds: Mondays, 6:15-7:30pm
Lake Fenton Middle School- Gym
| Preschool 1 | 10:00-10:30 am |
| Preschool 2 | 10:00-10:30 am |
| Preschool 3 | 10:00-10:30 am |
| Level 1 | 10:00-10:30 am |
| Preschool 1 | 10:30-11:00 am |
| Preschool 2 | 10:30-11:00 am |
| Preschool 3 | 10:30-11:00 am |
| Level 1 | 10:30-11:00 am |
| Level 2 | 11:00-11:30 am |
| Level 3 | 11:00-11:45 am |
| Level 4 | 11:00-11:45 am |
| Level 5/6 | 11:00-11:45 am |
| Private Lessons | start at 11:45 am |
Swim Camps
Swim Camps
Is your child looking forward to Swim Camp for the summer? Instructed under American Red Cross Guidelines. Swim Camp is offered for parents and children, to preschoolers, up through a range of skill levels. Lessons are designed to stimulate interest and motivate participants to learn to swim and advance.
Private lessons available also available starting at 11:45 am
One Week Swim Camp
| 30 minute lessons – $80 Resident /$90 Non-resident 45 minute lessons (Levels 3, 4, 5 ,6) – $90 Resident/$100 Non-resident |
Parent & Child: 6 months–4 years old
Preschool Aquatics: Ages: 3-6
Levels 1-6: Ages: 6 & up
Fenton High School Pool
Instructed under American Red Cross Guidelines
SESSION 1: June 1-4
SESSION 2: June 8-11
SESSION 3: June 15-18
SESSION 4: June 22-25 (NO swim lessons June 29-July 2
SESSION 5: July 6-9
SESSION 6: July 13-16
SESSION 7: July 20-23
Monday-Thursday
Fenton High School Pool
PRESCHOOL 1…………….. 10:00am-10:30am
PRESCHOOL 2…………….. 10:00am-10:30am
PRESCHOOL 3…………….. 10:00am-10:30am
LEVEL 1……………………… 10:00am-10:30am
PRESCHOOL 1………………10:30am-11:00am
PRESCHOOL 2………………10:30am-11:00am
PRESCHOOL 3………………10:30am-11:00am
LEVEL 1……………………….10:30am-11:00am
LEVEL 2………………………..11:00am-11:30am
LEVEL 3………………………..11:00am-11:45am
LEVEL 4………………………..11:00am-11:45am
LEVEL 5-6……………………..11:00am-11:45am
PRIVATE LESSONS……………start at 11:45am
Softball
Diamond Girls Softball Skills and Drills Camp
$55 Discounted for residents,
$65 Regular fee for non-residents
This camp is perfect for players of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique. Our experienced coaches will focus on key fundamentals such as hitting, fielding, pitching, base running, and teamwork. With a variety of drills, challenges, and game situations, players will build confidence, improve their softball IQ, and have fun while developing the skills they need to succeed on the field. Taught by two college softball players from Madonna University: LF Grad and Pitcher, Camryn McMillan & Fenton Grad and Utility player,
Jessica Dunkel.
Tuesdays, July 21 & 28
3rd -5th Grade: 5:00-6:00pm
6th-8th Grade: 6:00-7:00pm
Lake Fenton Middle School -Softball Field
Swim Lessons
Swimming
All class dates and times are tentative and subject to change.
Private Lessons or Semi private lessons are also available. Please contact Cathy O’Bee at cobee@slpr.net or call 810-591-2622.
Saturday Swim Lessons
30 minute lessons– $95 resident $105 Non-resident
45 minute lessons (Level 3 & 4)– $95 resident $105 Non-resident
60 Minute lessons (Level 5 & 6)– $105 resident /$125 Non-resident
Parent & Child: 6 months–4 years old
Preschool Aquatics: Ages: 4-6
Levels 1-6: Ages: 6 & up
Dates & times may be changed, due to Fenton High School athletic events.
Session 1: Saturdays, January 10, 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 7
Session 2: Saturdays, March 21, April 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9
Session 3: Tuesdays, March 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5
SATURDAYS:
Parent/Child…………………………… 9:30-10:00am
Preschool 1……………………………. 9:30-10:00am
Preschool 2……………………………. 9:30-10:00am
Preschool 3……………………………. 9:30-10:00am
Preschool 1……………………………. 10:00-10;30am
Preschool 2……………………………. 10:00-10:30am
Preschool 3……………………………. 10:00-10:30am
Level 1…………………………………… 10:00-10:30am
Level 2………………………………….. 10:30-11:00am
Level 3………………………………….. 10:30-11:15am
Level 4………………………………….. 10:30-11:15am
Level 5/6……………………………….. 10:30-11:15am
THURSDAYS:
Preschool 1……………………………. 6:00-6:30pm
Preschool 2……………………………. 6:00-6:30pm
Preschool 3……………………………. 6:00-6:30pm
Level 1…………………………………… 6:00-6:30pm
Level 2………………………………….. 6:30-7:00pm
Level 3………………………………….. 6:30-7:00pm
Level 4………………………………….. 6:30-7:00pm
Level 5/6……………………………….. 6:30-7:00pm
Fenton Experience
Fenton Experience
DINE ⬤ SHOP ⬤ STROLL ⬤ PLAY
Bring the family down to enjoy a fun night out in Downtown Fenton!
SLPR Holiday Hours
Holiday Hours
The SLPR office will be closed beginning December 26th and will re-open January 3rd.
That being said – online registration is always open! Check out all the great offerings this season. Staying active is a great way to meet new people in the community. Engage your creative side at an art class, pump up your energy at a fitness class, twirl over for dance classes, tumble over for gymnastics classes, shoot some hoops at Sunday open gyms, kick the ball around at a soccer class, jump in the pool for swim lessons/lap swim or join an adult volleyball league (or, for the youth, an AAU volleyball league). Or, try a winter-themed sport such as ice-skating and hockey! So many options to stay active. We hope to see you join us for a class or league this season.
Questions? Please email us at contact_us@slpr.net or call us at 810.714.2011. Wishing everyone safe and Happy Holiday Season.
Softball
Looking for an organized team sport? You’ve come to the right place! This fun, recreational softball league is for adults ages 21 and up. A great way to get outside again once spring comes.
Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation’s Adult Coed Softball League
Spring Adult Coed Softball League
Ages: 18 & up
$475 per team Regular Registration
or $425 EARLY BIRD Registration by March 12, 2026
Umpire cost is $25 per team, per game, CASH only.
The SLPR Adult Softball League is a fun recreational softball league for adults ages 21 and older. Each team is allowed two players under the age of 21. The minimum age for participation is 18. The league format will consist of double headers on Sunday nights, with each team playing two games. The first game is at 6pm and the second game is at 7pm. Space is limited to 8 teams on a first come first served basis, 12 players’ minimum, 15 players’ maximum. Each team is responsible for paying the umpires before the games.
Games on Sundays at 6pm & 7pm
April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 (Make up date May 31)
AGS Baseball Fields 1, 2, 4, and 5
Summer Adult Coed Softball League
Ages: 18 & up
$450 per team Regular Registration beginning May 15, 2026
or $400 EARLY BIRD Registration by July 15, 2026
Umpire cost is $25 per team, per game, CASH only.
The SLPR Adult Softball League is a fun recreational softball league for adults ages 21 and older. Each team is allowed two players under the age of 21. The minimum age for participation is 18. The league format will consist of double headers on Sunday nights, with each team playing two games. The first game is at 6pm and the second game is at 7pm. Space is limited to 8 teams on a first come first served basis, 12 players’ minimum, 15 players’ maximum. Each team is responsible for paying the umpires before the games.
Sundays, Games at 5:00pm & 7:00pm
August 16–September 27
(No games Labor Day weekend 09/06/2026)
AGS Baseball Fields 1, 2, 4, and 5
Open Gyms
Open Sports are subject to holidays and school calendar.
Adult Open Volleyball
$5 per person
Fridays: April 10, 17, 24
(No open volleyball April 3)
7:00-9:00 pm
Drop in and play a fun recreational game of volleyball!
*Subject to holidays and school calendar AGS Middle School
Indoor Walking
VICINIA GARDENS
There is no fee for this program.
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
- May 5 – August 29 (Closed on Holidays)
Get a free protein bar when you walk the halls! (while supplies last)
Steps to participate at Vicinia Gardens:
- Step 1: Participant will complete SLPR Registration and Background Check Form at SLPR Office.
- Step 2: Call will be made to the participant if cleared or not cleared to participate.
- Step 3: If Cleared, Participant will be able to receive their guest pass at the Vicinia Gardens, 4031 Vicinia Way, Fenton, MI 48430.
- Step 4: Participants need to check in at the front desk each time they walk.
Vicinia Gardens
4031 Vicinia Way
Fenton, MI 48430
Live Safe Academy
Get Your Student Certified in Babysitting Safety, CPR, First Aid, and Pet Sitting!
Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid and Safe Home Alone
$60 Discounted for residents,
$70 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 9+
Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. One-day class. Topics include 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 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. 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 is optional. No cell phone use during class except during break. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class. Drop off and pick up is in the same room as class. This class sometimes ends late, approximately 10 minutes. For more information please visit: www.livesafeacademy.com/babysitting
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
Session 1: Thursday, January 22, 530-830pm
Session 2: Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-8:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid and Safe Home Alone– 6 hour class
$90 Discounted for residents,
$100 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 9+
Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. Students 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.
Topics Include:
- First aid
- When and how to call 911
- CPR with manikin practice
- Choking
- Dealing with difficult behaviors Basic care methods like feeding and diapering
- Marketing and much more!
Things to Bring:
- Lunch
Things to Know:
- The 6 hour Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid and Safe Home Alone class will end between 2 PM and 3 PM, depending on when the course requirements are completed.
- Please watch your cellphone for a message from your child between 12 PM and 1 PM to let you know when your child will be ready for pick up.
- If the Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid and Safe Home Alone class ends early and you cannot pick up your child before 3 PM, it is okay. The instructor will stay with students until every child is picked up. For the safety of your child, drop off and pick up is conducted in the classroom.
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
Saturday, August 1, 9:00am–3:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Live Safe Academy
Certified Pet Sitter/CPR/First Aid (Add-on with Babysitters Training)
$20 Discounted for residents,
$30 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 9+
Kids, would you like to learn pet first aid and be a certified Pet Sitter? Increase your competitive edge by being more valuable to families with pets and kids. Increase your market by being certified to watch pets or kids. Learn to care for the pets in your own family. Have fun and help keep animals safe. Topics include pet first aid, CPR, choking, and more!
This is an add on class for students who successfully complete the Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course on the same day (students of a previous Live Safe Academy Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course can become a certified pet sitter by taking our live virtual class). Pet Sitter/CPR/First Aid certificates are only issued to students who pass the LSA Babysitter/CPR/First Aid program. This program will begin after the babysitter safety class ends. Class should be concluded by 3 PM to 4 PM, depending on when the babysitter safety course is completed.
Saturday, August 1, 3:00–4:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Live Safe Academy
Self-Defense and Safety Camp for Kids
$175 Discounted for residents,
$195 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 6-11
Kids, have fun and learn to be safe at the same time! Learn real self-defense and practice on an instructor wearing a padded suit. You will also learn fire safety, how to use 911, stranger awareness, drug resistance, gun accident prevention and more. Cartoons, art, physical
practice, and classroom games are just some of the fun ways that you will learn in this camp. Parents, nothing is more important to us than our children. This camp is more than just a week of fun, it is an investment into a lifetime of safety. Kids will need daily lunch, snacks,
water bottle, sunscreen, bag for activity sheets and handouts. 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. Teaching child safety since 1990, we have the experience that empowers kids with the knowledge, skills, and mindset that they need to stay safe. For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/childsafety/
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
June 22-June 26, 2026
Monday-Friday. 9:00am-12:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Zombie Response Team Camp
$175 Discounted for residents,
$195 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 8-11
Learn preparation methods for the zombie apocalypse! Learn the skills vital for your survival in this brave new world of the undead. Topics include surviving the elements (shelter, water, and food), signaling and navigation. Did we mention all the squirt gun fights and other fun zombie survival games? 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. Parents even though zombies are just fantasy, your kids will have a lot of fun learning valuable outdoor and safety skills. Students need daily snacks, sunscreen, water bottle, large capacity working squirt gun, goggles, and towel. Change of clothes is optional.
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
June 22-June 26, 2026
Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Safe on Campus
$45 Discounted for residents,
$55 Regular fee for non-residents
Ages 12+
Statistically people are at greatest risk for assault twice in their life, when they are going to high school/college and when they are a senior citizen. But the most common assaults are easy to avoid >IF< you know how to recognize the warning signs and >IF< you know what to do. Learn real world self-defense for everyday people from an instructor who taught an accredited self-defense course at three college campuses to thousands of college students over the course of 14 years. Simple skills that are easy to learn and remember, and that have a proven track record of saving lives. NOTE: This class is not just for students going to school. The knowledge gained in this program is essential for everyone and is open to all students 12 years or older (male and female). 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. 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: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LSA-Release-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement.pdf.
For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/selfdefense/
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 is optional. Please note that 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. Please check in your student at the beginning of class.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:30-8:30pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Fenton & Linden Summer Concert Series 2026
Fenton Concerts In The Park
Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm
Rackham Park, located behind the Fenton Community & Cultural Center 150 S. Leroy St, Fenton MI 48430.
Fenton rainout location is in the Fenton Community & Cultural Center (No concert July 3rd)
Brought to you by SLPR & City of Fenton DDA
| Date | Concert Band | Genre |
| 5/21 | Ultraviolet | Rock Band |
| 5/28 | Itchycoo Park | 60/70’s hits |
| 6/4 | Fenton Community Orchestra | Classical |
| 6/11 | Shia Town *Family Night Activities 5-8PM* | Country and Classic Rock |
| 6/18 | Rockstar | 80s Hair-Band Classics |
| 6/25 | The Soggy Bottom Big Band | Big Band, Jazz and Modern Classical |
| 7/2 | 3rd Degree Burns | Classic Rock |
| 7/9 | Sailing with the Yacht Club | Yacht Rock |
| 7/16 | Your Generation *Family Night Activities 5-8PM* | Tribute Band – Rock, Classic & Today’s Hits |
| 7/23 | Image | Classic Rock |
| 7/30 | Mark Blomsteel and the Motor City Drive | Classic and Modern Country |
| 8/6 | Double Concert! 4:30-5:30PM & 6:30-8:00PM Rev Up! Fenton Ultrasonik | Classic Rock |
| 8/13 | Billy Joel & Bob Seger Tribute Concert *Family Night Activities 5-8PM* | Classic Rock |
| 8/20 | Captain Fantastic | Elton John Tribute Band |
| 8/27 | Whiskey Business | Classic Rock |
| 9/3 | After It All | Classic & Modern Rock |
| 9/10 | Magic Bus | 60’s and 70’s Hits |
| 9/17 | Zang | Classic and Modern Rock |
Linden Music By The Mill
Wednesdays at 7:00-8:30pm
Linden Millpond Park/Gazebo – Brought to you by The City of Linden and Linden DDA
No rainout location
| Date | Concert Band | Genre |
| Monday, 5/25 | 11am–12:30pm Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive Linden Memorial Day Concert | Classic and Modern Country |
| 7/8 | Gasoline Alley | Classic and Modern Rock |
| 7/15 | Image | Classic Rock |
| 7/22 | The Soggy Bottom Big Band | Big Band, Jazz and Modern Classical |
| 7/29 | Sailing with the Yacht Club | Yacht Rock |
| 8/5 | After It All | Classic and Modern Rock |
| 8/12 | Shai Town | Modern and Classic Country |
| 8/19 | Whiskey Business | Classic Rock |
| 8/26 | Glo | Classic Rock |
Linden’s Memorial Day Event– Monday, May 25
The parade steps off at 10am on Mill St. and marches to Fairview Cemetery. The VFW will hold a ceremony in the Veteran’s Memorial Section of the cemetery. Afterwards, a Community Picnic will take place during the Memorial Day Concert- Mark Blomsteel & the Motor City Drive- near the Linden Gazebo at 11am.
