Youth Art

Art

Learn to Paint like Bob Ross!

$70 discounted for residents, $80 non-residents per session

Ages 13 – 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.

Galaxy over the Mountain: Saturday, January 6, 2024 – 1pm to 4pm

FootHills under the Clouds: Saturday, February 17, 2024 – 1pm to 4pm

Cabin in the Woods: Saturday, March 23, 2024 – 1pm to 4pm

Nightime Seascape: Saturday, April 20, 2024 – 1pm to 4pm

Calm Woods: Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 1pm to 4pm

Classes held at Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Art Room
Instructed by Ted Simpson, CRI


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Paint Like Bob Ross 2024

Young Rembrandts, “The Power of Drawing”

$68 Discounted for residents, $78 Regular fee for non-residents

Ages: 6–10

This Winter, Young Rembrandts artists are in for a treat with a lineup of ALL NEW drawing lessons. From a vibrant pop art dog to fascinating art history and a powerful unicorn, there’s so much to learn and love! We prioritize proper technique and excellent color selection in every lesson. Your child will not only enhance their skills but also have a blast personalizing cool drawings such as soccer players and robots. Waste no time and enroll your child today to unleash their artistic potential!

It’s Spring and that can only mean one thing: SPRINGTIME FUN WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS! If your child enjoys the outdoors, they will love the upcoming Hummingbird lesson filled with color and whimsy. We’ll be drawing all season creating motorcycles, boats and even the butterfly life cycle! Artists will be challenged as they draw and shade a realistic portrait of famous composer Beethoven using color pencils. Sign up today!

Instructed by Young Rembrandts

Thursdays, 4:30–5:30pm

 

Winter/Spring 2024
Session 1: 1/18–2/8/24
Session 2: 2/22–3/14/24

Fenton Community & Cultural Center


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Fall Art 2023

Youth Art with Artists Apprentice

Let’s Make Art

$65 residents, $75 non-residents
$20 material fee payable to instructor at first class

Ages 7+

Hey Kids, let’s make art! Our young creators will learn the skill of carving using loop and ribbon sculpture tools! Model Magic is to be used in the construction of a colorful jelly fish, utilizing canvas, ribbons, and streamers! There is a drawing segment in this program, so kids will have an opportunity to illustrate their ideas with a choice of chalk pastel or graphite. We will also pursue the avenue of textile art, creating a scenery piece using felt and including a portion of our own hand weaving! So, let the art work begin! A Gallery Show will be extended to families following class on the final day. Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A. owner and entrepreneur of The Artist’s Apprentice. Ages 7 & up (As always siblings of any age may register!)

Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm
2/20, 2/27, 3/05, 3/12/24

Fenton Community & Cultural Center


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Van Gogh

$65 residents, $75 non-residents
$20 material fee payable to instructor at first class

Ages 7+

It’s time to paint with the vibrant colors of Vincent Van Gogh! Let’s make a sensation of those beautiful sunflowers and starry nights! Take brush in hand and learn to emulate thick, impulsive brush strokes in the style of this famous post-impressionist painter. We will be looking at the workings of impressionism and utilizing acrylic paints as we try our hand at our own self portrait. So grab your straw hats and let’s get painting! Register today, class size limited! A Gallery Show of our students’ artwork will be extended to families following class on the final day! Taught by Artist/Instructor Pamela Palmer B.F.A., Owner/Entrepreneur of The Artist’s Apprentice. Please bring water bottle, and wear clothes that are not precious, messy camp alert! 😉 Ages 7 & up. (As always siblings of any age are welcome to register). Material fees are non-refundable.

Mondays, 4:20-5:50pm
4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/24

Fenton Community & Cultural Center

AAU Volleyball

Volleyball

  • SLPR AAU Volleyball

SLPR 2024 AAU Volleyball

AAU Volleyball 13U – 14U

$400 per player session fee
13U – 14U players

Season: February – April
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 12U

$350 per player session fee
12U players

Season: February – April
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

Team Placement Evaluations – SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024

Where: Fenton High School 3200 W. Shiawassee, Fenton, MI.
When: Age groups will be evaluated separately per schedule below
Please check MJVBA website: mjvba.com/mjvba-age-definitions/ for age group concerns & verification.

U12– 12:00pm-2:00 pm
U13-U14– 2:00-4:00 pm

Age cut off:
12U born after July 1,2011 cannot turn 13 before July 1, 2024
13U born after July 1,2011 cannot turn 14 before July 1, 2024
14U born after July 1,2011 cannot turn 15 before July 1, 2024

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 Wednesday JANUARY 3, 2024

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 10, 2024.

Registration & Payment Accepted Online ONLY!
$25.00 non-refundable evaluation fee is due at registration and is applied toward total league fee.
Full payments can be made on-line.
Final payment due in office by Friday January 21, 2024, to participate.
No payments can be accepted on evaluation day or by coaches throughout the season.

Website: www.slpr.net Registration will open in mid-December 2023 for Winter 2024 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 2022 SLPR CLUB.


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2023 Regional Team Offerings

For the 2023 season Southern Lakes will offer the opportunity for a Regional Level playing program in the U15-U17 age groups. This program is intended to provide an option to players of high ability who are looking for an increased level of commitment to 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. Those players that are cut will be extended an invitation to the local team try-outs.

Players not selected for a Regional team, or who cannot fulfill the increased commitment level will be encouraged to attend placement evaluations for the LOCAL teams in mid – January 2024. More information will be available about this in the upcoming winter brochure. (The local program will offer select and recreational teams with a 4 local tournament playing schedule.)

Age Definitions
U14’s – Born on or after September 1, 2009
U15’s – Born on or after September 1, 2008
U16’s – Born on or after September 1, 2007
U17’s – Born on or after September 1, 2006

U15/U16/U17- Age Groups
$800 Discounted for Residents
$840 Regular fee for non-residents

Practices may begin as early as December 2023 with a full practice schedule beginning the first week of January 2024. Practices will be held twice a week. Tournament play begins in January – April. (10) Play dates are included. There will be a combination of single day tournaments and a minimum of (2) 2-day overnight tournaments. *Additional Cost: Player Uniform Order, AAU Student Athlete Card. NOTE: National Tournament in mid-June in Orland, FL will be discussed on a per team basis.

Women’s 4’s Indoor Volleyball League

Ages 18 and up
$320.00 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 on 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

Fall 2023
Mondays, 6:30–9:30pm

10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11

Winter/Spring 2024
Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm
1/08, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/05, 2/12, 2/26, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1

Ellen Street Campus Gymnasium


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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 on 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

Fall 2023
Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm

10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15,11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 1/3

Winter/Spring 2023
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30
1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/21, 3/06, 3/13, 3/20. 4/3

Ellen Street Campus Gymnasium


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Adult Open Volleyball

$5 per person

Drop in and play a fun, recreation game of volleyball!

Fridays – 6:30 – 8:30pm

12/8, 12/15, January 6–March 10

6:30-8:30pm

AGS Middle School

*Subject to holidays and school calendar AGS Middle School