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Glennwood Whiz Kids and Winnona park
After-School programs earn NAA Accreditation
T
wo more Decatur after school programs
were accredited in spring 2009 by
the National AfterSchool Association
(NAA). Glennwood Whiz Kids at Glennwood Academy
and Winnona Park Animal Crackers at Winnona Park Elementary
join Oakhurst and Clairemont Animal Crackers as NAA-accredited programs. Decatur Children and Youth Services now boasts
four of only 26 NAA-accredited programs in Georgia.
To receive accreditation, the programs had to meet 144 standards in the NAA Standards for Quality School-Age Care. NAA, founded in 1987, is a professional association dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during
their out-of-school hours. Decatur had one of the first programs accredited in the
United States in 1999.
Special thanks go to parents Robin Kuwahara, Hope Duncan, Sherrett Chapman,
and Dawn Diedrich for their time, support and great ideas and to
parent/principal Greg Wiseman, principal Dr. Gloria Lee, and our
wonderful program staff, all of whom were instrumental members
of our Assessing School Age Quality teams.
In other accreditation news the Project REAL program at Renfroe
expects to be among the first programs in Georgia to attempt accreditation via the Council on Accreditation (COA), which became
the accrediting organization for new applicants in fall 2008. The
Georgia School Age Care Association has supported Project REAL’s
efforts in preparing for the accreditation process. COA’s expectations
are even more stringent than those of the NAA. Project REAL will
apply for accreditation with COA in the current school year.
Decatur Recreation Center Animal Crackers has always adhered to
the same NAA standards. This year we will begin evaluating the program for readiness to start the COA accreditation process as well.
WHAT’S INSIDe
Play-by-Play ............................................. 2
Support the Decatur Youth Fund ........... 3
After-School Programs ............................ 4
All-Day Camps ......................................... 5
Project REAL .............................................. 6
After School .................................................6
Special Events for kids and families ..........7
Classes for newborns to 5-year-olds ......8
Classes for 5- to 17-year-olds ....................9
Adult Classes ............................................ 10
Adult Sports/open Gym ........................11
Programs for Seniors ...........................12
Youth Sports...........................................14
Tennis .....................................................15
Calendar/Special Events ......................16
play-by-play
Mary Miller Retires After 28 Years
of Dedicated Services
D
uring her 28 years with the City of
Decatur, Mary Miller’s vision and hard
work produced a number of initiatives to
support the children and families in the Decatur
community. After establishing the first after-school
programs in Decatur at two recreation centers,
she spent countless hours advocating to allow the
Recreation Department to provide after-school programming in the
schools.
I n 1984, the department collaborated with City Schools of Decatur to begin Animal Crackers
at two schools. The use of school facilities was soon expanded to include school athletic fields so
children participating in the after-school programs would have access to the Decatur Youth Sports
program as well.
Mary’s vision brought award-winning programming to the children of Decatur. Animal Crackers received awards for innovative programming from the National League of Cities and the Georgia Municipal Association. The Decatur Recreation and Community Services department received
the Agency of the Year award from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association.
A cornerstone of Mary’s mission was always to better serve the underserved in her community.
Through her commitment to her vision, Mary found funding and grants necessary to expand programs so that they would serve more children and youth. The Oakhurst Initiative expanded services to Oakhurst and Fifth Avenue schools, and by 1993 there were after-school programs in all
seven elementary schools, Ebster Recreation Center, and Renfroe Middle School.
Mary Miller’s Firsts:
• First municipality in Georgia and one of the first in the nation to allow non-school agencies to
provide after-school care in public school facilities.
• First non-school agency in Georgia to request and receive lottery funding to provide afterschool programs for pre-k students attending public school.
• First non-United Way agency to receive funding for a program – Fifth Avenue and Oakhurst
after school.
• Pilot site for the 3:00 Project AmeriCorps middle school after-school program (one of three pilots in the state).
• Within the first year of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants funding, co-wrote
and received $1.8 million grant for three years and $2.9 million second grant for five years.
• Completed two music CDs with after-school children that were used to generate funds for the
Decatur Youth Fund.
• Children’s community murals displayed at the High Museum of Art for three months.
A ct i ve Li ving
Ch i ldre n & Yo uth S ervi ces
Children and Youth
Services Division
Marian Melton.............................acting director
Claire Miller............................. assistant director
Glenda Lee............................program assistant
Ashley Stewart..............administrative assistant
Anisah Bailey.................................... site director
Lartesha Chaney ............................. site director
Cathy Morgan Davenport............... site director
Renae Madison................................ site director
Barrett Tibbetts................................. site director
Tiffany Woodie.................................. site director
Decatur Children and Youth Services
314-C Church St. • P.O. Box 220
Decatur, GA 30031
404-378-1082 • Fax 404-378-1281
Active Living Division
Administration
Dan Magee............................................. director
Greg White............................... assistant director
Athletic Services
Stacy Green........................ program supervisor
Lindsey Struck........................program assistant
Recreation Services
Lee Williams........................ program supervisor
Teresa Davis..............................program leader
Tavelus Johnson........................program leader
Eugenia Minor-Kelley...............program leader
Tennis/Aquatics Services
Peggy Brodsky.................... program supervisor
Jabari Cole.................................program leader
Sharon Hulette..........................program leader
Marlene Scott............................program leader
Support Staff
Virginia Atchison..........administrative assistant
Lillie Johnson.................................morning clerk
Loretta Washington.....................afternoon clerk
Juanita Tyson..................................evening clerk
Decatur Active Living
231 Sycamore St. • P.O. Box 220
Decatur, GA 30031
404-377-0494 • Fax 404-370-4130
In addition to quality programs, one of Mary’s proudest achievements was spearheading the
establishment of the Decatur Youth Fund (DYF). This scholarship fund provides the means for
Decatur children and families to participate in enrichment activities. It allows youth to attend
see Mary Miller, page 3
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DeCATUR YoUTH FUND/AFTeR SCHooL
Decatur Youth Fund brings Smiles
to Decatur Kids – THANKS to YoU
2/7/07 • Decatur Youth Fund • Vertical and Horizontal Logo
Thank you, Decatur, for all you’ve contributed to the Decatur Youth Fund!
While most of us are having a more challenging time financially, you are
still remembering the children and youth of Decatur. Your contributions to
the Decatur Youth Fund make a difference in kids’ lives! Thanks to all who
havecontributed:individualdonors;the2008HolidayTourofHomes;the
2008BBQBluesandBluegrassFestival;the2008DecaturWineFestival;
and Lampe-Farley Communications.
You can support the Decatur Youth Fund by purchasing the beautiful
GlobalCommunitiesNoteCards;supportingthe2009HolidayTourof
Homes, 2009 Wine Festival, 2010 BBQ Blues and Bluegrass Festival, or
making a financial contribution. Please make checks payable to the Decatur
Youth Fund and mail to the Decatur Education Foundation, PO Box 3159
Decatur, Georgia 30031. To purchase note cards you can contact the Children and Youth Services office at 404-378-1082. Contributions are tax deductible.
For more information contact Marian Melton, 678-553-6560, or [email protected].
It’s phenomenal –
58% more scholarships this year!
The Decatur Youth Fund increased
the number of scholarships by 58%
from fall 2008 through summer
2009! it took each of you to make
this happen. The fund provided 275
scholarships to Decatur children for
these great activities:
• Soccer (60)
• After school (2)
• Basketball (36)
• Cheerleading (10)
• Lacrosse (14)
• Baseball (42)
• Swim Team (21)
• Swim Camps (6)
• Tennis Camps (6)
• Summer Art Camp (24)
• Summer Sports Camps (36)
• Nature Camps (1)
• Summer Day Camps (17)
MARY MILLeR continued from page 2
summer camps and participate in youth sports,
cultural activities and after-school programs.
Thanks to Mary’s dedication and continued efforts, the Decatur Tour of Homes, the
Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival
and the Decatur Wine Festival all give from
their revenues to support the Youth Fund each
year.
The Christmas Decatur initiative, which
serves needy families during the holiday season, was another of Mary’s visions. Seeing
numerous groups in the community giving to
the same families, Mary realized that organiz-
ing the groups would make it possible to serve
many more children and families. From this
vision came today’s “Season of Giving” that
provides holiday gifts to 550 children and senior citizens each year.
During Mary’s career the department received two awards from the United Way of
MetroAtlanta:theValuingDiversityAward
andtheprestigiousAlexisdeTocqueville
Society award, which “recognizes champions
around the world who have devoted time, talent and funds to create long-lasting changes
by tackling our community’s most serious is-
sues.” Both awards represent everything Mary
stands for in the Decatur community.
Mary serves on a variety of local, county
and state committees and boards. She is a
leader who can bring groups together and get
things done, as well as a team player. She
serves as an advocate for children and families within her community and her state. She
may have retired from the city, but she will
continue to be a force for children no matter
where she is.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS – GRADES K-5 • Contact Claire Miller, 404-378-1082
our World Through
an Hour Glass:
History,
After-school Style
The history of our world through time is the focus of
this year’s project-based learning. In addition to the
after-school curriculum and books on the theme, technology and enrichment activities will center on various
periods in world history through art, culture, events, and
cuisine. Our rotating enrichment instructors will each
focusonadifferentperiodinhistoryfromauniquepart
of the world. Our time periods for these sessions that
occur throughout the year include Ancient Egypt, Medieval Times, Western Expansion, Incan Culture, Exploration, and Japanese Samurai.
Animal Crackers,
Grades K-3
Hours: M-F, dismissal to
6:15 p.m.
Locations: Clairemont,
oakhurst, Winnona Park,
Decatur Recreation Center
Whiz Kids, 4th/5th Grade
Location: Glennwood 4th/5th Academy
Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 p.m.
Full registration (M-F)
Resident: $255/session
nonresident: $275/session
Registration fee: $35
Part-time registration
Resident:
$60 one day/week per four-week session
$120 two days/week, $180 three days/week
nonresident:
$70 one day/week per four-week session
$140 two days/week, $210 three days/week
Waitinglists:Astheelementarysites(K-3and4-5)
filled in the spring and summer, parents placed their
children on a waiting list for the program. As enrollment
shifts during the course of the year, those on the waiting list will be offered placement at Decatur Recreation
Center (K-3 only) or their home school, depending on
where they are on the wait list.
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Contact Claire Miller, 404-378-1082 • ALL-DAY CAMpS
All-Day Camps – Grades K-8
Make Your out-of-School
Days Count
Children and Youth Services provides care for students on Teacher Work
Days and other holidays. This allows parents to be at work and gives the
children a day with friends from other after-school sites. All Day Camps
are open to any family wishing to register. After-school registration is not
aprerequisite.
Registration is limited. Program open 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at
Decatur Rec Center.
big Kids All-Day Camps – 4th-8th graders take a trip each
day. Lunch and snack are provided.
Monday, Sept. 21 – From the Ground up – Farm trip
Monday, oct. 12 – Keeping the Magic Alive – Magic Shop
Monday, nov. 2 – Fall Colors Road Trip – State Park
Wednesday, nov. 25 – Giving Back Service Project – Local
organization Volunteer Project
Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan.4-5 – Weird Science
Tuesday, Jan. 4, nW Georgia Tellus Science Museum
Wednesday, Jan. 5, Fernbank Science Center
K-3rd All-Day Camps – bring a lunch. Snack is provided.
Monday, Sept. 21 – Blast from the Past
Monday, oct. 12 – octoberFest
Monday, nov. 2 – Let’s Get Moving
Wednesday, nov. 25 – Helping Hands
Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 4-5 – Around the
World in 48 hours – Jan. 5 trip to World of
Coca-Cola
Animal Crackers:
nonresident $35/day, resident $30/day
Whiz Kids and Project REAL:
nonresident $45/day, resident $40/day
Limited financial assistance for afterschool programs and all-day camps is
available on a sliding scale to Decatur
residents who demonstrate a need. If
youhavequestionsorneedadditional
information, call Decatur Children and
Youth Services, 404-378-1082.
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PROJECT REAL AT RMS • Contact Claire Miller, 404-378-1082
be a part of
something ReAL
this year!
Come every day or sign up for a class or sports clinic two days a
week. Come Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday
for four weeks and try something new or challenge yourself to
new heights in a favorite activity. Kids who register for five days
per week get a class of their choice.
Choose what you like and what works for your busy schedule.
Classes will begin the week of August 24.
This Fall classes
will include pottery,
bowling, lacrosse,
visual arts, cooking,
theatre and more. Look
for classes in filmmaking,
flag football, dance, photography, and basketball in the spring of 2010. Fabulous Fridays will
feature youth-directed activities including monthly
field trips (for an additional fee), service learning
projects, and special events. Don’t miss your opportunity to get REAL at RMS.
project ReAL – Grades 6-8
Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 p.m.
Location: Renfroe Middle School
Full registration
Resident: $170/session
non-resident: $190/session
Registration fee $35
Part-time registration
Resident:
$40 one day/week per four-week session
$80 two days week, $120 three days/week
nonresident:
$50 one day/week per four-week session
$100 two days/week, $150 three days/week
project ReAL At-A-Glance
Class
Day
Session
No Class
Instructor
Lacrosse Clinic
MW
8/24-9/23
Sept. 7, 21-holidays Liam Ainslie
Class registration
non-resident:
$110 per four-week/eight-class session
Visual Arts
TuTh
8/25-9/22
Sept. 3
Terry Greer
Theatre Workshop
MW
9/28-10/26
oct. 12-holiday
Resident:
$90 per four-week/eight-class session
Atlanta
Children’s Theatre
World History in Food
TuTh
9/29-10/22
Bowling Clinic
MW
11/4-12/7
nov. 23-27
Suburban Lanes
Pottery Studio Course TuTh
Handbuilding with Clay
11/3-12/3
nov. 23-27
Sylvia Cross
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Chef Amy Ponzoli
of Le Cordon Bleu
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Contact Claire Miller, 404-378-1082 • AFTeR SCHooL
After School in Decatur – An
experience Like No other!
D
ecaturafter-schoolprogramsarenotonlytopnotch,theyareuniqueinmanyways.Decatur
Children and Youth Services has been partnering with City Schools of Decatur to provide
after-schoolprogramsformorethan25years.Thequartercenturyofexperienceandthe
unusuallyeffectiveschoolpartnershipsetsDecaturapartfromothermunicipalitiesinthequality
of its after-school programming.
Our programs have always been on the cutting edge from the time we were among the first in
Georgia to operate in school buildings to when we piloted the National AfterSchool Association
accreditationprocess.Wealsopilotedthe3:00Projectprogramsformiddleschoolstudents,began a program just for 4th and 5th grade students, and became one of the early recipients of the
21st Century Community Learning Center grants. Children and Youth Services programs stand
apartfromothersbecausewe:
• TrainourstaffonExpeditionaryLearningandInternationalBaccalaureatesothatafter-school
lesson plans complement the school’s EL and IB programs.
• Providestaffwithaminimumof25hoursoftrainingeachschoolyear.
• Instituteproject-basedlearningthroughyear-longthemes.
• MaintainanexceptionallystrongrelationshipwiththeschoolsystemthroughaGovernance
Committee combining school and city staff and membership in the school system’s Elementary
Leadership team.
• AlignourtutorialprogramswiththeschoolcurriculumusingMAPforindividualplans,and
usingaresearch-basedmodelinvolvingcertifiedteachersata6:1orbetterchild-teacherratio.
• Engageschoolstafftodesigntechnologycurriculumtosupplementtheschooldayandexpose
children to new software and tools such as Activ Boards, digital cameras and Macbooks.
• UseparentinputasthebasisofprogramandoperationaldecisionsthroughsurveysandaProgram Advisory Committee.
• Broadenparticipants’experiencethroughavariety of enrichment classes taught by Georgia
teaching artists, from puppetry to theatre to yoga
to bowling.
• Providefull-timesitedirectorsforfivesites.
• Maintainalowchild-staffratioof12:1.
• Maintainnationalaccreditationstandardsforall
programs.
• Offerfouraccreditedprograms.Afifthprogram
is submitting its application this school year and
the sixth will start the process this year.
• Guaranteespacesforchildrenfromthelocal
shelter for a minimum of three days and usually for the remainder of their stay in Decatur
schools.
• Provideamoreexperiencedandeffectivestaff
by maintaining a staff retention rate at better
than double the national average (approximately
80 percent for the last school year).
The list grows and grows, but what really
makesusuniqueisourpassionate,dedicatedand
highly competent staff and their relationships with
our children and families. We are Decatur and we
care.
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CHILDReN’S CLASSeS (NEWBORN-5 YRS) • Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551
Sports, Art and Fun for Little ones (newborn-5 yrs)
Li’l Dribblers Basketball • 4-5 yrs
M/W Registration #242010-05
T/Th Registration #242010-06
A four-week introductory course designed
to develop basic basketball skills. Spaces are
limited. Registration begins Oct. 3.
Li’l Kickers Soccer • 4-5 yrs
M/W Registration #242010-07
T/Th Registration #242010-08
A four-week introductory course designed to
develop basic soccer skills. Spaces are limited.
Registration begins Sept. 8.
Multi-Media • 3-5 yrs
Registration #242010-09
Childrenlearnarttechniques–handbuilding
clay, painting with watercolor and tempera,
collage,sculpting–throughmusicandstorytelling. Children should wear old clothes or a
smock. Popcorn is provided.
Start Smart Golf • 3-5 yrs
Registration #242010-28
A seven-session developmentally appropriate
introductory golf program. Children get a positive and safe first golf experience and begin
to develop skills for future golf participation.
Registration is accepted on a first-come basis.
At a Glance: Children/Youth Classes and Activities (newborn-5 yrs)
Class/Activity
Time
Day
Session
Fee
Resident Fee
Reg. Deadline
Instructor
Location
Li’l Dribblers
5:30-6:30 pm
5:30-6:30 pm
M/W
T/TH
10/19-11/11
$65
$50
10/17
Deronte Shoemake
ERC
Li’l Kickers
5:30-6:30 pm
M/W
T/TH
9/14-10/7
9/15-10/8
$65
$50
9/12
James Hartry
Adair Park
Magical Morning
(info on page 16)
11 am-noon
W
TH
W
9/16
10/21
11/18
$4
$2
Scott Douglas
Chetter Galloway
Queen Glitter
DRC
Multi Media 3-5 yrs
3:15-4:30 pm
W
ongoing
$110
$95
ongoing
Sylvia Cross
SPG
Start Smart Golf
2-2:45 pm
T
10/20-11/10
$65
$50
10/10
Philip Williams
DRC
DRC-Decatur Recreation Center; GPK-Glenlake Park; oCG-oakhurst Community Garden; SPG-Sycamore Place Gallery; ERC-Ebster Recreation Center
Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.
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Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551 • KIDS CLASSeS (5-17 YRS)
exciting opportunities for Kids 5-17
Serious Sketchers
Registration #242010-23 (8-12 yrs)
Registration #242010-26 (13-17 yrs)
This class is for young people who love to
draw. Participants draw, paint and sketch
with a variety of media to improve emerging
artistic skills. Bring a sketchbook, pencils and
portable sharpener to class. Wear old clothes
or a smock. Popcorn is provided.
Aikido
Registration:
#242010-46 (October)
#242010-47 (November)
#242010-48 (December)
Aikido is a defensive, nonviolent martial
art that uses the attacker’s energy to pin or
throw him. Aikido has been called the “Art of
Peace,”foritteachesselfdefensetechniques
designed to protect the attacker from harm.
Aikido is also a study in relationship building,
conflict resolution and listening
Tae Kwon Do
Registration:
#242010-01 (September)
#242010-02 (October)
#242010-03 (November)
#242010-04 (December)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that uses
kickingtechniquesandritual,martialartshistory and theory, and teaches how Tae Kwon
Do is used in self defense.
Double Dutch (Jump Rope) • 6-17 yrs
Registration #242010-22
This program is designed to help participants
become more physically fit in a fun-filled
atmosphere. Participants learn healthy eating
habits along with other life skills to promote
self-esteem.
Multi-Media • 6-9 yrs
Registration #242010-25
Childrenlearnarttechniques–
hand building clay, painting with
water color and tempera, collage,
sculpting–throughmusicand
storytelling. Children should wear
old clothes or a smock. Popcorn is
provided.
At a Glance: Children/Youth Classes and Activities (5-17 yrs)
Class/Activity
Time
Day
Session
Fee
Resident Fee
Reg. Deadline
Instructor
Location
Aikido
3:30-4:30 pm
T
ongoing
$85/mth
$70/mth
ongoing
Joel Riggs
off site
Double Dutch
6-7:30 pm
T
ongoing
$40/mth
$25/mth
ongoing
Kimya Jones
DRC
6-7:30 pm
TH
Multi-Media
3:15-4:30 pm
W
ongoing
$110/mth
$95/mth
9/19
Sylvia Cross
SPG
Serious Sketchers 8-12 yrs
4:45-6 pm
W
ongoing
$110/mth
$95/mth
9/19
Sylvia Cross
SPG
Serious Sketchers 13-17 yrs 6-7 pm
M
ongoing
$110/mth
$95/mth
9/19
Sylvia Cross
SPG
Tae Kwon Do
T/Th
ongoing
$35/mth
$25/mth
ongoing
Jeff Slagle
DRC
7-8 pm
DRC-Decatur Recreation Center; SPG-Sycamore Place Gallery
Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.
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ADULT CLASSES • Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551
Improve
Your Fitness with Decatur Active Living
Choose from aerobics, African dance, Tae Kwon Do and more for better physical and mental stamina.
Aerobics
Shape up with LZ aerobics. Classes include
dance exercise and senior aerobics. For more
information call LZ aerobics, 678-380-3861,
or visit www.lzaerobics.com. Registration
ongoing.
African Dance
An introduction to African dance and song, including background history on the dances and
their purposes. Registration ongoing.
Aikido • Adult
Registration:
#243010-16 (October)
#243010-17 (November)
#243010-18 (December)
Aikido is a defensive, nonviolent martial
art that uses the attacker’s energy to pin or
throw him. Aikido has been called the “Art of
Peace,”foritteachesselfdefensetechniques
designed to protect the attacker from harm.
Aikido is also a study in relationship building,
conflict resolution and listening.
Art for Relaxation
Registration #243010-41
Explore your creative side! De-stress! Play
with art materials and find what you like the
most–paint,pencils,pens,markers,oilpastels, crayons, colored pencils or water color
pencils. The class offers an abundance of easy
art activities.
Free Your Creativity
Registration # 243010-42
Have you had some experience with art and
want more? Explore your creativity with
painting and drawing. Want to learn more
about watercolor? This is an intermediate art
class. Don’t miss the fun
Instant piano
Registration #243010-43
Learn the basic skills of reading leadsheet notation (chord charts) as used by professional
pop musicians. If you know your way around
the keyboard then you are ready for this workshop. The cost includes a music workbook,
instructional CD and keyboard chart.
Sign Language ASL1
Registration #243010-10
A 13-session class in which students develop
a strong foundation in American Sign Language and its culture. Students gain a strong
vocabulary and learn how to have a basic
conversation.
Tae Kwon Do
Registration:
#243010-01 (September)
#243010-02 (October)
#243010-03 (November)
#243010-04 (December)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art using
kickingtechniques.Studentsaretaughtthe
beautyandimportanceoftechniqueandritual,
martial arts history and theories, and how Tae
Kwon Do is used in self defense.
Zen Archery
Registration:
#243010-40 (October)
#243010-41 (November)
#243010-42 (December)
Learn the traditional archery of Japan that is
stillpracticedwidelytoday.Weprovideequipment for beginners for the first year or more.
When the student decides to continue we ask
him or her to purchase a uniform. For more information visit www.shingetsu-kyudo.com or
contact Cynthia Shannon, 404-371-9428.
Dog obedience
Registration:
#243010-19 (September)
#243010-20 (October)
#243010-21 (November)
#243010-22 (December)
A four-week, intensive training program for dogs big
and small. All kinds of dogs
are invited, six months and
up, to learn general obedience as well as other skills.
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ADULT CLASSES/ADULT SPORTS • Contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549/OPEN GYM • Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551
AT A GLANCe: ADULT CLASSeS & WoRKSHopS
Class/Workshop Time
Day
Session
Fee
Aerobic Dance
9-10 am
5:30-6:30 pm
9-10 am
M/W/F
M/W
S
9/02-11/07
11/9-12/19
Aerobics Seniors
10:15-11:15 am
M/W/F
African Dance
9:30-11:30 am
Aikido
Resident Fee
Reg. Deadline
Instructor
Location
$80/2 days $75/2 days
$85/unlimited $80/unlimited
$75/seniors $70/seniors
ongoing
Bobbie Elzey
DRC
9/02-11/08
11/9-12/19
$3
$2
ongoing
Bobbie Elzey
DRC
S
ongoing
$8/class
$7/class
ongoing
Toni Young
ERC
4:30-5:30 pm
M
ongoing
$85/mth
$70/mth
ongoing
Joel Riggs
off site
Art for Relaxation
6:30-8 pm
M
Ongoing
$125/mth
$110/mth
Ongoing
Wanda Stewart
DRC
Dog obedience
7-9 pm
Th
ongoing
$55
$40
ongoing
Jeremiah McClendon DRC
Free Your Creativity 6:30-8 pm
W
ongoing
$105
$90
ongoing
Wanda Stewart
DRC
instant Piano
6:30-9:30 pm
M
11/30
$90
$75
11/6
Michael McMillan
DRC
Sign Language
6:30-8 pm
Th
9/18-12/18
$200
$185
9/15
Adesi Brown
DRC
Tae Kwon Do
8-9 pm
T/Th
ongoing
$35/mth
$25/mth
ongoing
Jeff Slagle
DRC
Zen Archery
6-8 pm
M
7:30 pm-9:30 pm W
10:30 am-12:30 pm S
ongoing
$60/mth
$45/mth
ongoing
Cynthia Shannon
off-Site
DRC-Decatur Recreation Center, ERC- Ebster Recreation Center
Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.
Adult basketball
Leagues
Winter leagues are offered for adult men and women, with registration
on a first-come basis through Nov. 2. A mandatory team representative
meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., at Decatur Recreation Center. Leagues will begin the week of Dec. 5. The schedule will consist
of 10 games and an end-of-season tournament. League winners will
advance to GRPA district competition.
League
Fee
Game Day
Location
B League
$480
M
DRC
open/industrial
$480
Sat/Sun
DRC
Women’s League
$480
Th
DRC
open Gym
badminton open Gym–openplaybadmintonforadults(18+).
Family open Gym–freeplaybasketballforfamilygroups.Nofull
court games are permitted during this time.
Table Tennis open Gym –openplayfortabletennis.
Youth open Gym–openplaybasketball.
Activity
Time
Day Session
Fee
Location
Badminton
7-9pm
W
9/9-10/28
Free DRC
Family open Gym
2-4pm
S
9/12-10/31
Free DRC
Table Tennis
2-4pm
T
9/8-10/27
Free DRC
Teen open Gym
7-9pm
Fri
ongoing
Free DRC
Youth open Gym
2-4pm
S
9/12-10/31
Free DRC
register online at www.decaturga.com • Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Fall 2009 • Playbook
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SENIOR CLASSES • Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551
Social Clubs
KeenAgers Classes
All classes begin the second week of September
for Active
Decatur Seniors Afridancercise
Registration #244010-03
KeenAgers
First Thursday each month, 10 a.m.
Decatur Recreation Center
Fee: $20 nonresident, $15 Decatur
resident
KeenAgers travel, meet new friends
and participate in a variety of classes.
The group has wonderful speakers
and valuable information to share for
a healthier lifestyle. Refreshments are
served at the monthly meetings.
Decatur Red Hatters
Registration #244010-71
Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.
Decatur Recreation Center
Fee: $30 nonresident, $20
Decatur resident
Looking for a great social event and
lots of fun? Put on your red hat and
purple dress and tour Decatur, Atlanta
and surrounding areas. Join the largest and most active chapter in DeKalb
County. Red Hatters volunteer with
the Tour of Homes event in Decatur
each year.
Decatur Romeos
Registration #244010-72
Last Thursday each month, 11 a.m.
Decatur Recreation Center
Fee: $30 nonresident, $20
Decatur resident
Romeos are active in the Decatur community. The male-only group ranges
in age from 50 up. Members wear red
caps and purple shirts. Looking to stay
active and live a healthy lifestyle? Join
the Romeos on trips or plan a special
event.
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Auniquebodyworkoutthat
blendsbreathingtechniques,
full body stretching, low
to medium aerobic movements, and selected steps
originating from traditional
African dances, all to the
rhythm of the djembe
(jembay)drum.Fee:$20,
$15 Decatur resident.
beginning/Intermediate
Golf
Registration #244010-01
Registration #244010-02
Tues., Thurs. • 10 a.m.-noon
This golf course is for beginners as
well as those who have played the
game. Learn the rules of golf, how
to hold the club and proper swinging
techniques.Instructor:PhilWilliams.
Fee:$15/month,$12/monthDecatur
resident.
Decatur Stride Walkers
Registration #244010-05
Tues., Thurs. • 8-10 a.m.
Join the Stride Walkers for a pleasant
walk inside the Decatur gym and on
the Agnes Scott College track. Stride
Walkers meet at Decatur Recreation
Center at 8 a.m. to warm up. Walkers
are transported by van to the Agnes
Scott track. They return to the recreation center for refreshments and to
cool down. Instructor Reggie Howze
teaches the importance of walking and
stretching your way into a healthier
lifestyle. Free.
Line Dancing for Active Adults
Thursdays • 10 a.m.
Line dancing encourages an active
lifestyle to reduce stress, lower blood
pressure, improve muscle tone and increaseenergy.Instructor:SylviaIrvin.
Fee:$15/month,$12/monthDecatur
resident.
In Memory of Chris Lewis
July 6, 1952-July 26, 2009
Thanks for making a difference
in our community!
Playbook • Fall 2009 • Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register online at www.decaturga.com
Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551 • SeNIoR CLASSeS
Senior Aerobics
Mon., Wed., Fri. • 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Experienced instructors have extensive
training and certifications. For more
information, call LZ Aerobics, 678380-3861, or visit www.lzaerobics.
com.Fee:$3/class,$2/classDecatur
resident.
KeenAgers Travel Club
VisitmajorattractionsinGeorgiaandattendspecial
events in the metro area. Enjoy the beauty of Georgia. To register for trips visit the Decatur Recreation
Center or call 404-373-2624.
try, where roadside stands abound with the tastiest,
tree-ripened mountain apples available. Admission
$5, transportation $8, $4 Decatur resident. Lunch $.
Depart 8 a.m., return 5 p.m.
Sept. 25-26 • Georgia Golden Olympics
Warner Robins, Georgia
Registration #244010-07
The 2009 Georgia Golden Olympics committee
extends a personal invitation to you to attend a
spectacular event. Men and women 50 and over
are invited to participate in the Golden Olympics,
hosted by the Warner Robins Recreation Department. Admission free, transportation $8, $4 Decatur
resident. Lunch $. Depart 8 a.m. on Sept. 25, return
4 p.m. on Sept. 26.
Nov. 12 • The National Archives at Atlanta
Registration #244010-09
The National Archives is a center for the study of
the history of the South, a diverse region rich with
tradition. Records in the National Archives tell the
story of southern families and communities, technological advances that changed lives, and social
and economic forces that shaped the makeup of our
society. Admission free. Lunch $. Depart 9 a.m.,
return 3 p.m.
Oct. 10 • Apple Festival
Ellijay, Georgia
Registration #244010-08
Absolutely the best. That’s what you get when you
pick Ellijay for apples. Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, Ellijay is in the heart of apple coun-
Dec. 17 • Lake Lanier Magical Night of Lights
Registration #244010-10
Enjoy more than six miles of holiday displays, with
more than a million lights. Tours culminate at the
HolidayVillage,withentertainmentandshopping.
Dinner $. Depart 4 p.m., return 10 p.m.
register online at www.decaturga.com • Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Fall 2009 • Playbook
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YOUTH SPORTS • Contact Stacy Green or Lindsey Struck, 678-553-6549 or 404-553-6550
play Your Way into Active Living
game following each practice. Mini Soccer
consists of eight players and Mini Basketball
consists of six players. All games and practices are held on Saturdays. Mini Soccer and
Mini Basketball coaches are needed.
Mini Soccer/Mini basketball
Registration #232020-01
Mini Soccer and Mini Basketball are instructional programs for girls and boys. Mini Soccer is offered to children 4-6. Mini Soccer is
available for 4 year olds who have completed one season of Li’l Kickers and first-time
6 year olds. Mini Basketball is offered to children 5-6. These programs introduce beginners
to the game. Each team has one 30-minute
League Soccer
6-7 yrs • Registration #232031-01
8-9 yrs • Registration #232032-01
10-11 yrs • Registration #232033-01
Coed leagues are offered for children 6-13.
Teams are divided into ages 6-7, 8-9 and 1011. All levels are welcome. Participants have
one practice a week. Practice begins the week
of Sept. 8. Games will be played Saturdays,
Sept. 19-Nov. 14.
Youth basketball League
7-8 yrs • Registration #232021-01
9-10 yrs • Registration #232022-01
11-12 yrs • Registration #232023-01
Who has the B-ball skills? Teams are
divided into ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
All skill levels are welcome. The 7-12
division teams are organized by skill assessment and draft. Each team has one
practice and one game per week at local
gyms. New This Season: 11-12 Travel
Team. Players must try out for this team,
which will be more competitive than the
Rec league.
Girls basketball
9-10 yrs • Registration #232025-01
11-12 yrs • Registration #232027-01
Non-stop action on the court! Girls basketball
is back this season for girls 9-10 and 11-12.
These teams will represent the Decatur Rec
in the YMCA and DeKalb County basketball
league. Each team will have one practice and
one game per week at local gyms.
Junior and Senior League boys
basketball
13-17 yrs • Registration #232026-01
Keepyourgameup–thisleagueismore
competitive and offers an excellent way to
improve your basketball skills. The league
schedules games with Decatur YMCA and
DeKalb County Parks and Recreation.
Cheerleading
6-8 yrs • Registration #232050-01
9-10 yrs • Registration #232051-01
11-12 yrs • Registration #232052-01
The Rec’s cheerleading season includes an
eight-game regular season and tournament
games.Cheerleadingsquadshaveonepractice
and cheer one game per week. A cheerleading clinic will be held Nov. 15, 10 a.m., at
Decatur Recreation Center. A parents meeting
will immediately follow.
Age control dates for fall sports
Soccer
Aug. 1, 2009
Basketball
Jan. 1, 2010
Youth Sports at a Glance
Sport
Ages Fee
Resident Fee
Registration
parent Meeting
Mini Soccer
4-6
$70
$55
8/1-8/22
9/12
Soccer
6-14
$130 $100
8/1-8/22
9/12
Mini Basketball
5-6
$70
9/19-10/24
11/7
Basketball
7-12
$130 $100
9/19-10/24
11/7
Junior/Senior
League
11-17
$130 $100
9/19-10/24
Cheerleading
6-12
$150 $120
9/19-10/24
8/15-9/19
10/5-10/29
ERC
8/15-9/19
9/27-10/25
JB & GC
$55
Li’l Lax
4-6
$65
Lacrosse Clinics
7-14
$130 $100
$50
11/17
practice begins Game Schedule
RMS
9/19-11/14
ERC/JB & GC
12/5-1/23
ERC
11/9
12/5-2/13
DRC/RMS/DHS
11/9
12/5-2/14
DRC/YMCA
11/9
12/5-2/14
DRC
9/14
DRC-Decatur Recreation Center, ERC-Ebster Recreation Center, GL-Glenlake Park, JB&GC-Jones Boys and Girls Club, DHS-Decatur High School
Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.
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Game Site
9/19-10/31
Playbook • Fall 2009 • Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register online at www.decaturga.com
Contact Peggy Brodsky, 404-377-7231 • ATHLeTICS continued/TeNNIS
New This Season!
Li’l Lax
4-6 yrs • Registration #232071-04
This four-week introductory course is
designed to develop basic lacrosse skills
for future lacrosse players ages 4-6. Players learn basic skills such as scooping, cradling and passing and gain an
understandingofthegame.Noequipmentisrequired.Lacrossesticksare
provided and players may keep them
upon completing the clinic. Practices
are Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday
and Thursday.
Lacrosse Clinic
7-10 yrs • Registration #232071-02
Keep your lacrosse skills on point with
our Lacrosse Clinic for boys. The clinic
introduces first-year league lacrosse players to the game and improves the skills
of those who’ve played before. Instructors are Decatur Active Living lacrosse
coaches,DecaturHighSchoolVarsity
players and Georgia High School lacrosse
officials.
The four-week clinic will be held on
Sundays, beginning Sept. 27, and will
conclude on Sunday, Oct. 25, with a oneday Jamboree against other lacrosse programs.
Lacrosse Stick Workshop –
String ’em up
Registration #232071-05
Are the strings on your lacrosse stick
coming apart? Are they worn out? Does
your lacrosse stick look a mess? Then you
don’t want to miss our workshop on how
to restring lacrosse sticks, Sunday, Nov. 1,
2 p.m., at Decatur Rec. Registration will
include a restringing kit. The fee for the
workshop is $30.
pre-registration for Girls Lacrosse is
Nov. 7-28. There will be a uniform
fitting on Thursday, Dec. 10, 5:30
p.m., at Decatur Rec.
Tennis – A Life-Time Sport
It’s time to leave the sofa and take the challenge!
Glenlake Tennis Center Scott park Courts
1121 Church St.
231 Sycamore St.
Five Courts
Two Courts
oakhurst park Courts
307 Feld Ave.
Two Courts
ALTA and USTA leagues are offered for juniors and adults. Other
services include private, semi-private, group lessons and team
coaching. Call the tennis center and we will put you in a touch with
an instructor. You can reserve the courts at Glenlake, Scott and
OakhurstforfunplayorK-Swiss,Peach,ATTA,Visionary,T-2
matches by calling Glenlake Tennis Center. Court fees are $2 an
hour per person day rates and $2.50 per person under the lights.
You can reserve a week in advance. All courts are lighted. Get
your racket strung at Glenlake Tennis Center where you will find a
complete line of strings and grips.
Adult Beginning Tennis • Mondays, 6-7 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to try tennis? Glenlake’s adult beginner
lessonsstartMonday,Sept.8.Thesix-weekcourseteachespropertennisstrokes,etiquette,rules
and movement. Even if you have played before, it’s a good way to polish your strokes. To register
call Glenlake Tennis Center, 404-377-7231.
Adult Drills • Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m.
Tennis drills are a great way to get and stay in shape. The fee is $13/session, $10/session Decatur
residents.
Munchkin+ Drills • 5-6 yrs • Mondays, 4-5 p.m.
No signup is necessary, pay as you go. The fee is $5 per week.
Classes focus on introducing the game of tennis, hand-eye coordination drills, hitting balls and playing games.
Beginning Tennis for Juniors • 7+ yrs • Fridays, 5-6 p.m.
Junior drills are offered for beginners. As your child improves,
he or she can advance to the next skill level. The fee is $6.50 per
hour;$5Decaturresident.Classesareongoing.
Tournament Academy
This ongoing academy is for juniors seeking to play high-level
tennis in tournaments, high school and college. For more information call Jabari Cole, 404-377-7231.
Skill Level
Age
Day
Time
Fee/Class
Resident Fee
All Levels
Adult
F
6-7:30 pm
$13
$10
All Levels
Adult
Sun
9:30-11 am
$13
$10
Beginning Jrs
7+ yrs
F
5-6 pm
$6.50/hr
$5/hr
Adult Beginners
Adult
M
6-7 pm
$75/6 wks
$65/6 wks
Munchkins+
4-6 yrs
M
4-5 pm
$6.50/hr
$5/hr
register online at www.decaturga.com • Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Fall 2009 • Playbook
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dates to remember/SPECIAL EVENTS Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6551
DATES TO REMEMBER
SPECIAL EVENTS
and Youth Services. Hands-on art activities are
featured.
Family Health & Fitness Day
Saturday, Sept. 26 • noon-4 p.m.
Decatur Recreation Center
Decatur celebrates with the USA – spend a
day learning how to incorporate health and
fitness as part of your daily routine. Demonstrations by LZ aerobics and Decatur Stride
Walkers. Food demonstrations, table tennis,
bicycle and health information.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Saturday, Oct. 24 • 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Decatur Recreation Center
Clean and carve your pumpkin for Halloween!
Dress for the event and join the fun. For more
information call 404-377-0494.
International Walk to School Day Pep
Rally • Tuesday, Oct. 6 • 7-8 p.m.
Decatur Square
Join the Decatur community as we celebrate
walking and biking to school. Walking and biking can help develop lifelong habits of physical
activity. Entertainment and healthy snacks will
be provided by Decatur Active Living.
Oakhurst Art & Music Festival
Saturday, Oct. 10 • 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Harmony Park
Special activities in the children’s area are
hosted by Decatur Active Living and Children
Skate! Decatur
Magical Mornings • 2-5 yrs
Decatur Recreation Center
School groups, don’t miss out on the fun.
Entertainment from storytelling, animals and
magic. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations and pre-pay. Call 404-377-0494.
Sept. 16 • Scott Douglas (percussion)
Registration #545030-01
Oct. 21 • Chetter Galloway (African
storyteller)
Registration #545030-02
Nov. 18 • Queen Glitter (storyteller)
Registration ##545030-03
McKoy Park • 534 McKoy St.
Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-sunset • Sat/Sun, 10:30 a.m.-sunset
Skate! Decatur provides a place where skateboarders, BMXers and inline skaters can practice and develop their skills. Admission is free. The skate park has
received several new pieces of equipment so don’t miss the challenge. Skate
camps are held during the summer months – watch future Playbooks for dates
and times. Call 404-377-0494 for more information.
After School fees are due on the 15th
of each month
Sept. 7 City of Decatur offices closed
for Labor Day
Ebster/Glenlake/McKoy Pools
Open
Sept. 8
Li’l Kickers Registration Begins
Sept. 12
Soccer Parents Meeting
Sept. 14
Li’l Kickers begins
Sept. 19
Mini/Youth/Sr. Basketball
Registration Begins
Cheerleading Registration
Begins
Sept. 26
Family Health and Fitness
Day
Oct. 6International Walk to School
Day Pep Rally on the Decatur
Square
Oct. 7International Walk to School
Day
Oct. 10Oakhurst Arts & Music
Festival and 5K Run –
Volunteers Needed
Oct. 24
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Nov. 9
Mini/Youth/Cheerleading
Parent Meeting
Nov. 26-29 City of Decatur offices closed
for Thanksgiving
Dec. 24-27 City of Decatur offices closed
for Christmas
Jan. 1
City of Decatur offices closed
for New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30-7:30 pm
International Walk to School Day
Pep Rally on the Decatur Square
Decatur Square
Wednesday, Oct. 7
International Walk to School Day
Rent a Decatur Park!
Call 404-377-7231 for details
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Playbook • Fall 2009 • Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • register online at www.decaturga.com