Art
The Artist’s Apprentice Art Classes
My Fanciful Creatures
$45 Discounted for residents, $55 Regular Fee for non-residents
$15 material fee paid to instructor
Let’s tap into the fresh, avant-garde, creativity of the young artists within our midst! We will be working with all sorts of color combinations to enhance our fantastical beings, so learning about primary, secondary and tertiary colors will be fun with a rewarding outcome. Monochromatic kitten & puppy or bunny will be set to flight as we add glorious butterfly, bat and bird wings to these wee beasties. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day.
Wednesdays, 4:20–5:20pm
9/3, 9/10, 9/17
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Hallowe’en Art Workshop
$30, all materials included
BOOTIFUL artwork will be created in this fun Hallowe’en workshop, as well as a frightened cartoon kid, a cute back kitty paintings, and a Model Magic Jack-o-lanterns! A viewing of our artwork with popsicle treats will be extended to families at the end of class!
Friday, October 10, 2025
4:20–6:20pm
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Ready. Set. Paint!
$45 Discounted for residents, $55 Regular Fee for non-residents
$15 material fee paid to instructor
Does your kiddos love to paint? Great! Let’s get these young artist started! Students participating in this series will be learning skill improving techniques in acrylics and watercolor painting. We will be engaged in three creative project aimed with individual interests in mind as we embark on understanding color, composition and value, including tint and shade awareness. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day.
Mondays, 4:20–5:50pm
11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Manga Cartooning Fun
$45 Discounted for residents, $55 Regular Fee for non-residents
$15 material fee paid to instructor
Drawing these big-eyed Manga characters, (with attitudes to match) will be the main focus of our drawings as we navigate the ins & outs of proportion. We will focus on storyboards with the insertion of transformation Chibis. As we step into the Japanese culture of Kawaii, (affectionate, cute, adorable), we will create bubble backgrounds using food coloring and soap solutions. A Gallery Show will be presented to families following class on the final day.
Thursdays, 4:20-5:50
11/6, 11/13, 11/20
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Young Rembrandts: “The Power of Drawing”
$99 Discounted for residents,
$109 Regular Fee for non-residents
Ages: 6 to 10
Learning to see and create images is critical to a child’s development. By teaching the fundamentals of drawing using familiar shapes and subjects, students experience increased confidence, improved coordination and spatial awareness….all while having tons of FUN! No lesson is ever repeated!
Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30pm
Fall Session 1: September 16 to October 21, 2025
Fall Session 2: November 4 to December 9, 2025
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Instructed by Young Rembrandts
Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!
$70 discounted for residents, $80 non-residents per session
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
Fall 2025 Dates:
- September 6
- October 4
- November 1
- December 6
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
Volleyball
Adult Open Volleyball
$5 per person
Drop in and play a fun, recreation game of volleyball!
Fridays, beginning November 7, 2025
6:30-8:30pm
AGS Middle School
*Subject to holidays and school calendar AGS Middle School
Women’s 4’s Indoor Volleyball League
Ages 18 and up
$360.00 team fee
This indoor volleyball league is run by Coach Keno of the World Volleyball Cult. USA modified indoor rules apply. Teams will play ten weeks of round-robin league play, followed by an elimination tournament in the eleventh week. Teams play a minimum of three/two game matches per league night, barring any forfeits. All teams are seeded into the playoffs according to their final league standings.
For Registration & Questions contact Keno @ (810) 265-9975 OR vbizkeno@comcast.net. More information is available at www.facebook.com/worldvolleyballcult
Mondays, 6:30 –9:30 pm
9/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/
Ellen Street Campus Gymnasium
Women’s 6’s Indoor Volleyball League
Ages 18 and up
$480.00 team fee
This indoor volleyball league is run by Coach Keno of the World Volleyball Cult. USA modified indoor rules apply. Teams will play ten weeks of round-robin league play, followed by an elimination tournament in the eleventh week. Teams play a minimum of three/two game matches per league night, barring any forfeits. All teams are seeded into the playoffs according to their final league standings.
For Registration & Questions contact Keno @ (810) 265-9975 OR vbizkeno@comcast.net
Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm
10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17
Ellen Street Campus Gymnasium
More information is available at www.facebook.com/worldvolleyballcult
Youth Volleyball Warm-Up
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade AAU Warmup
$100 Residents
$110 Non-Residents
This is a perfect clinic allowing participants to review the basic volleyball skills needed for the AAU program. Scrimmage time will be included on each of the dates. Each session will consist of a two-hour session split between skill development and scrimmage. 4 weeks/dates total.
Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2025
Ellen Street School Gymnasium
2026 AAU Volleyball
AAU Volleyball 13U – 15U
$400 Resident, $440 Non-Resident
13U – 15U players
- Season: January– March
- Practices: 2x a week (TBA)
- 4 Tournaments (TBA)
Teams wishing to participate in additional local tournaments, State Tournament or Regional Tournaments may incur added costs. This will be a per team basis agreement and will be communicated by the assigned coach.
AAU Volleyball 10U-12U
$350 Resident, $390 Non-Resident
10U-12U players
- Season: January– March
- Practices: 2x a week (TBA)
- 4 Tournaments (TBA)
Teams wishing to participate in additional local tournaments, State Tournament or Regional Tournaments may incur added costs. This will be a per team basis agreement and will be communicated by the assigned coach.
Team Placement Evaluations – SUNDAY JANUARY 11, 2026 (Tentative)
Where: AGS Middle School 3255 Donaldson Dr. (Tentative)
When: Age groups will be evaluated separately per schedule below. Please check MJVBA website: https://mjvba.com/mjvba-age-definitions/ for age group concerns & verification.
- 10U-12U– 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 13U-15U– 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Age cut off:
- 10U born on or after July 1, 2015
- 11U born on or after July 1, 2014
- 12U born on or after July 1, 2013
- 13U born on or after July 1, 2012
- 14U born on or after July 1, 2011
- 15U born on or after July 1, 2010
Check in 20-30 minutes before scheduled time for your age group – come by GRADE if the age does not match their current grade.
What to bring: Tennis shoes, knee pads (optional), water bottle, if possible, wear a shirt with the players’ name on the back.
Pre-Registration is MANDATORY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Friday JANUARY 9, 2026
Registration Space will be limited, so please register early to ensure placement space.
Additional Registrations will be accepted and waitlisted – these placements will be accommodated based on facility/coaching staff availability. All registrants need to attend Evaluation Day
Every effort will be made to accommodate all registrants in the younger age groups. Older age groups must have a minimum number for team formation. Make-up evaluations only if pre-arranged with coordinator prior to January 11, 2026.
Registration & Payment Accepted Online ONLY!
$25.00 non-refundable evaluation fee is due at registration.
Full payments can be made on-line or in the office BEFORE first practice.
No payments can be accepted on evaluation day or by coaches throughout the season.
Website: https://www.slpr.net/ Registration will open in mid-September 2025 for Winter 2026 Programs
Once a player is assigned to a team – additional paperwork will need to be turned in directly to the assigned coach at their 1st practice; player AAU Player Card (additional cost), emergency medical release form, concussion awareness.
*****IMPORTANT***** EACH PARTICIPANT MUST REGISTER FOR AN AAU MEMBERSHIP AT WWW.AAUSPORTS.ORG PRIOR TO FIRST PRACTICE. ALL PLAYERS MUST INCLUDE CLUB CODE: TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2025 SLPR CLUB.
Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation Main Office: Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S. Leroy, Fenton MI 48430 — Phone: 810-714-2011 www.facebook.com/SouthernLakesParksAndRecreation
