Art
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
- Session 1: May 2–Tropical Cove
- Session 2: June 6– Mountain Winter Cabin
- Session 3: August 1– Hidden Forest
Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI
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
ARTISTS APPRENTICE ART CLASSES
Taught by artist Pamela Palmer B.F.A. owner entrepreneur of The Artist’s Apprentice
Ages 7+ (Siblings of registered artists are welcome!)
Please wear clothes that are not precious.
Kids Farm Animal Art!
$65 Discounted for residents, $75 Regular Fee for non-residents
$20 material fee payable to instructor on the 1st day of class
Ages 7 up
With a MOO, MOO here, and a happy child there! Get ready for a month of art exploration and farm animal fun! These multi-media classes including sculpture, painting, and drawing are set to providing an opportunity to learn key elements that will enhance your young artist’s creative awareness of fine arts! Children will be made aware of animal proportion and how to incorporate unique colorful background elements into their work, like that of contemporary artist Woody Jackson. We will also try to emulate the delightful, whimsical animal paintings of Alison Friend! ‘Viewing of Creations’ will be extended to families after class on the final day. Please bring a snack, water bottle and wear clothes that are not precious!
Taught by artist/educator Pamela Palmer, B.F.A., founder of The Artist’s Apprentice.
Wednesdays, 4:20-5:50pm
4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Journal Making
$30 Discounted for Residents/session,
$40 Non-residents/session
$10 material fee to the instructor
Have fun creating art with a purpose! A standard sized composition book, beautiful calendar page, some scrap book paper, and ribbon are all you need to fashion a one-of-a-kind art journal. Learn how to add handy and
decorative pockets to the inside covers. Using ribbon, construct a built-in page marker and tie closures to improve your journal’s functionality. All supplies are included, and no experience is needed.
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Session 3: April 25
Fenton Community and Cultural Center – Art Room
After-School Art Lab
$99 Discounted for residents,
$109 Regular Fee for non-residents
Ages: 5–13
A creative, educational, and fun art experience after school! Students will explore a variety of artistic techniques, including painting, mixed media, and 3D creations — all inspired by winter wonderland themes. Perfect for young artists who love to experiment and learn new skills.
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm
Session 4: April 9, 16, 23
Session 5: May 7, 14, 21
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
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
Volleyball
Adult Open Volleyball
$5 per person
Drop in and play a fun, recreation game of volleyball!
Fridays: April 10, 17, 24
(No open volleyball April 3)
7:00-9:00 pm
AGS Middle School
*Subject to holidays and school calendar AGS Middle School
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
Spring 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: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3
5–7-year-olds: 10:00am – 11:00am
8–10-year-olds: 11:00am-12:00pm
11–13-year-olds: 12:00pm-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
Volleyball Private Lessons
Looking to improve your volleyball skills? We’re offering private lessons led by our very own Lakers Coach Kenzie! Choose between one-on-one instructions or sign up for a small group session up to four participants. Private lessons offered for ages 10-14 years old! Date, Time and Location will be TBA.
If you are interested in private lessons, you must reach out to Courtney McMillan to arrange these lessons, cmcmillan@slpr.net or (810) 714-2011.
Individual Lessons:
4 classes, 1-on-1 with a coach, 45 minutes each
$140 residents/$160 non-residents
Group Lessons:
4 classes, up to 4 people in a group with one coach, 45 minutes each
$100 per participant resident/$120 per participant non-residents
Lakers Volleyball Regional Tryouts
2027 Regional Team Offerings
For the 2027 season Southern Lakes will offer the opportunity for a Regional Level playing program in the 14U, 15U, 16U & 17U age groups. This program is intended to provide an option to players of high ability who are looking for an increased level of commitment in the sport. It is expected that these players will be playing volleyball as their primary commitment for the duration of the season. Regular practice attendance and increased play dates will be required for the success of the team. Player cuts will be made for the Regional commitment teams based on skill set and commitment level.
Age Definition
14U- Born on or after July 1, 2012
15U- Born on or after July 1, 2011
16U- Born on or after July 1, 2010
17U- Born on or after July 1, 2009
Tryouts:
Tentative Dates: June 29, 30, July 7, at 7:00-9:00pm, location TBA.
Be on the lookout on our website and Facebook for more information!
Regional team offers 14u/15u/16u/17u.
Any questions please contact Courtney, cmcmillan@slpr.net
Tryout Fee: $25
Team Fee: $800 for Residents,
$850 for Non-Residents
*Player Uniform Order, AAU Student Athlete Card are additional costs and TBD*
Practices may begin as early as December 6 with a full practice schedule beginning the first week of January 2027. Practices will be held twice a week. Tournament play begins in January – March. (10) Play dates are included. There will be a combination of single day tournaments and a possibility of (2) 2-day overnight tournaments.
*Additional Cost: Player Uniform Order, AAU Student Athlete Card.
NOTE: National Tournament in mid-June in Orlando, FL will be discussed on a per team basis.
All fees MUST be paid in FULL once you commit to the team.
No Refunds will be given AFTER you committed to the team.
