Decatur Playbook 2016 / Get Active in the New Year!

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January-May 2016

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2016-2017!

Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services

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Decatur has been recognized as a Walk Friendly Community by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center for showing a great commitment to creating a safe, walkable, ALKBesides livable community. Our city is one of two Walk Friendly communities in the Wstate. a great walkable downtown and a model Safe Routes to School Program, Decatur offers many other opportunities to walk and make friends. Join Decatur Active Living for these ongoing walking programs that begin at the Decatur Recreation Center:

Third Sunday Strolls – Enjoy an informative stroll around Decatur with various walk leaders, 2 p.m.

For more information on walking and routes in Decatur visit decaturga.com/walking.

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Walk With a Doc – Get fit, maintain health, and learn about medical practices that support aging well in our lifelong community; every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Children and Youth Services Division 231 Sycamore St. • P.O. Box 220 • Decatur, GA 30031 404-378-1082 • fax 404-378-1281 decaturga.com/cys

Claire Miller ................................................................... director Nancy Brune.............................................assistant director Glenda Lee.......................................... program supervisor Lillie Johnson.............................administrative assistant Rebecca Aulph...................................................site director Lartesha Chaney............................................... site director Caudieu Cook.....................................................site director Rashad Crowell .................................................site director Ashton Hudson ................................................ site director Renae Madison .................................................site director Danielle Perry......................................................site director Kiara Smith............................................................site director

Decatur Active Living Division 231 Sycamore St. • P.O. Box 220 • Decatur, GA 30031 404-377-0494 • fax 404-370-4130 decaturga.com • beactivedecatur.com

Team Decatur/Grand Slam Fitness Challenge Before

Do you need some motivation and fun to help you stay fit in 2016? Decatur Active Living will continue the Grand Slam Fitness Challenge again this year to help you meet your fitness goals. Run or walk in three of the following run/walks between January and November and the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk in September and you’ll hit a Grand Slam!

Jan. 9 – Run With the Dogs March 12 – Tour deCatur April 30 – Beat the Street for Little Feet June 11 – Dancer’s Heart September – KP Corporate Run/Walk Oct. 8 – Oakhurst Run Nov. 12 – Run for Justice Dec. 3 – Twilight Run NEW! Register your races with Active Living by Nov. 30 and you will be honored in January 2017 with a special award and be featured in the Decatur Focus newsletter. For more information on Team Decatur and Run/Walks in the city visit decaturga.com/teamdecatur or contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com, 678-553-6541.

Please note that classes and programs have both a resident and a nonresident rate. Residents pay taxes to support the programs at Decatur Active Living so their rate is slightly lower. A resident is defined as living in the city limits. If you have questions about whether or not you live in the city of Decatur, our staff is happy to help you.

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Greg White..................................................................... director Cheryl Burnette.......................................assistant director

Athletic Services Stacy Green........................................ program supervisor Lindsey Struck.............. assistant program supervisor Elijah Hayes...................................................program leader Jarrod Lindsey.............................................program leader

Recreation Services Lee Williams....................................... program supervisor Tracie Sanchez.................................. program supervisor Portia Langley...program supervisor-Ebster Center Artesha Chaney.........................................program leader Shanice Jewell............................................program leader Demarcus Bundrage...............................program leader

Tennis/Aquatics Staff Jabari Cole........................................... program supervisor Arnie Ahn.......................................................program leader Thanh Doan.................................................program leader Sharon Hulette...........................................program leader Kyle Morton..................................................program leader Nia Willis.........................................................program leader

Support Staff Virginia Atchison.....................administrative assistant Juanita Tyson.................................................. morning clerk Eugenia Kelley-Minor..................................evening clerk Danika McCoy..................................................evening clerk

Active Living Board Members Miriam Vos, Chair • Bill Adams • Sally Brozek Wendy Childers • Pete Duitsman Michael Harbin • Wendy Heaps • Paul Jacxsens Adam Pinsley • Clay Scarborough • Kelly Walsh

Youth Classes

Magical Mornings

Ebster Garden Club

Playgroups, Golf, Gardening, Fencing, and More!

A variety of youth classes provide opportunities for children ages 5-18 to engage in new activities and experiences.

Decatur Playgroups: Looking for a Warm Play Space?

Make arrangements to bring your playgroup to Decatur Recreation Center or Ebster Recreation Center. Decatur Active Living supplies the space. Parents, bring the children and have your usual playgroup fun in the warmth of our gym. This space is free to Decatur residents and we have space for you to serve lunch to your group. Call 404377-0494 or email lee.williams@decaturga. com to schedule a time.

Bricks4Kidz This after-school activity offers a strong foundation in math and science while fostering free thinking and creativity in children. The Bricks4Kidz program provides a fun and exciting hands-on approach

to learning concepts of engineering, architecture, and physics through the use of Lego bricks. Children will work in a team environment to build selfconfidence and social interaction skills while having fun.

Decatur Fencing Fencing is a European-originated Olympic sport based on the art of swordplay. For new students, classes will concentrate on providing an enjoyable epee/foil fencing experience, improving physical fitness, and creating the foundation needed to understand and appreciate the sport.

More advanced, motivated students will have the opportunity to continue studying epee/foil at a higher level. All

participants should dress in loose, athletic clothing. Protective equipment will be provided.

Ebster Garden Club This youth garden club is a hands-on, fun environment where students take part in every aspect of gardening. They start seedlings, dig and loosen soil, plant the seedlings in the ground, and water the garden. Finally, the students harvest the fruits and vegetables and learn how to turn them into delicious meals. Every few weeks we host a garden club party so kids can eat what they have grown.

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Youth Classes and Activities

Contact Portia Langley • 678-553-6563, portia.langley@decaturga.com

Karate A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. A preview of the class is required prior to registering. Registration deadline: before the first class of each month. For more information contact Adesi Brown, adesi2274@comcast.net or 404-729-1025 and Sensei McCormick at alouisemccormick@gmail.com.

SAT/ACT Prep This class prepares student athletes for post-secondary education by providing academic support – SAT/ACT prep,

college preparation, NCAA compliance, mentorship, general tutorial, community service, and sports education for middle and high school student athletes. SAT/ACT Preparation (Classes) – one weekend out of the month for 5 hours (2.5 hours SAT / 2.5 hours ACT). SAT/ACT prep materials and supplies for participants are included as well as student/parent workshops quarterly or once every three months.

concerns they face every day. Students will learn their inner talents and the importance of living a positive lifestyle. Each week participants will have a group session, with topics including self-esteem, planning for the future, family, peer pressure, and current events. There will also be physical activity after each session, encouraging participants to be active and live a healthy lifestyle.

Youth Platform This middle school program offers students the opportunity to speak on issues and

Magical Mornings

Toddlers Magical Mornings Entertainment • 2-5 yrs School groups, don’t miss out on this fun entertainment for your young people.

Storytelling, music, and movement are included. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations and pre-pay. Call 404377-0494. Fee: $4/$2 Decatur resident.

Start Smart Golf • 3-5 yrs A developmentally appropriate introductory golf program in four sessions. 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.

Start Smart Golf

Looking for more toddler-friendly options?

Decatur offers athletics specifically designed for your li’l ones. Read about Li’l Kickers and Li’l Sluggers on page 6.

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Entertainment

Youth Classes and Activities

Contact Portia Langley • 678-553-6563, portia.langley@decaturga.com

Youth Classes and Activities At-a-Glance Class/Activity WebTrac No. Age Time Day Session Fencing 343010-01 Jan. 8-17 6-7:30 pm Tuesdays Monthly

343010-02 Feb.

343010-03 March

343010-04 April

343010-05 May Karate 342010-32 Jan. 9-18 6:30-8 pm M & W Monthly

342010-33 Feb.

342010-34 March

342010-35 April

342010-36 May Valentine’s Dance 5-12 6:30-8:30 pm F Feb. 12

Fee/Nonresident Fee $80/$95

Registration Ongoing

Instructor John Terris

Location DRC

$40/$55 Single $50/$60 Two people $60/$75 Three people

Ongoing

Adesi Brown

DRC

$5 per student

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Ebster Programs At-a-Glance Class/Activity Age Time Day Session Residents Reg. Deadline Instructor Ebster Garden Club 5-17 Noon-2 pm Sat Ongoing FREE Ongoing Yvonne Hill Limit: 10 kids Bricks 4 Kidz 5-12 6-7:30 pm Tu Quarterly FREE Ongoing Delisa Hayes Limit – 12 kids SAT/ACT Prep 15-18 1-3:30 pm Sat Quarterly Call for pricing Ongoing LaTashae Walker Limit – 10 teens Youth Platform 11-14 6:45-8 pm M Ongoing FREE Ongoing Teresa Davis Limit – 12 kids

Location ERC Courtyard ERC ERC ERC

Toddler Classes At-a-Glance Class/Activity WebTrac No. Age Time Day Magical Mornings 2-5 11 am-noon Wednesdays

Li’l Kickers 342010-07 3-5 5:30-6:30 pm M/W

342010-08 Tu/Th Li’l Sluggers 342010-09 3-5 5:30-6:30 pm M/W

342010-10 Tu/Th Start Smart Golf 342010-28 3-5 3-3:45 pm Tu

Session Fee/Nonresident Fee Reg. Deadline Instructor Jan. 20 – Dr. Fun $2/$4 None Feb. 10 – Scott Douglas Mar. 16 – Betty Wylie April 20 – Mary Flannery’s Ghost 2/29-3/23 or $55/$70 2/1-2/27 Derante Stephen 3/1-3/24 Teresa Davis 5/2-5/25 or $55/$70 4/1-4/30 Derante Stephen 5/3-5/26 Teresa Davis 2/2-2/23 $55/$70 1/1-1/30 Lee Williams

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Adair Park Adair Park DRC

DRC-Decatur Recreation Center; ERC-Ebster Recreation Center

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Athletics

Active Adults and Seniors

Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Youth Baseball

Run, Jump, Hit, Play, Score Li’l Ones

Let’s move early with Li’l Kickers, Li’l Sluggers and Mini Soccer. These introductory instructional programs are for girls and boys ages 3-5. The four-week courses are designed to develop basic soccer and baseball skills. Spaces are limited for these programs.

Li’l Kickers Soccer • 3-5 yrs A four-week introductory course designed to develop basic soccer skills. Space is limited. Registration is accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis beginning Feb. 1.

No practice spring break week (April 4-8).

Li’l Sluggers • 3-5 yrs A four-week introductory course designed to develop basic baseball skills. Space is limited. Registration is accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis beginning April 1.

Mini Soccer • 4-6 yrs Mini soccer is an instructional program on Saturdays for 4-5 year olds. Each Saturday, participants have one 30-minute practice and one 30-minute game. Teams consist of eight players. Everyone gets to play. All games and practices are held on Saturdays at Glenlake Park. Please note: Mini Soccer 6

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will be available for four year olds who have completed one season of Li’l Kickers.

Coed League Soccer • 6-11 yrs Coed teams are divided into 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11 divisions. All levels and skill ranges are welcome. Participants will have one onehour practice during the week, beginning the week of March 7. Games will be on Saturdays.

Youth Baseball/Tee Ball • 5-12 yrs Join the opening day parade and games on June 4 at Oakhurst Park.

Girls Fast Pitch Softball • 7-14 yrs Teams will participate in the Rough Riders League sponsored by the First Baptist Church.

Bring Your Stick to the Game!

Boys Lacrosse • 7-14 yrs Still the fastest game on two feet. Leagues are offered for players in kindergarten through middle school. Players must provide their own equipment including a lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves, and mouth guard. Teams will have two practices per week at local school or park fields and will play both home and away games.

Girl’s Lacrosse • 7-14 yrs Cradle, shoot, and score! Players must provide their own equipment including lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves, goggles and mouth guard. Teams will have two practices per week at local school or park fields and will play both home and away games.

2016 Decatur Tomatoes Lacrosse Team Tryouts • Boys Ages 9-14 Decatur Active Living will hold tryouts on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2-3:30 p.m. on Ebster Field. For more information contact Stacy Green at 678-553-6549 or stacy.green@decaturga.com.

• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register online at decaturga.com/webtrac

Athletics

Contact Stacy Green • stacy.green@decaturga.com, 678-553-6549, or Lindsey Struck • 678-553-6550, lindsey.struck@decaturga.com

Adult Athletics: Softball We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. – Anonymous

Neighborhood Coed Softball Tournament Saturday, May 14 • 11 a.m. • McKoy Field

Decatur Active Living keeps the fun going, even after we’ve become adults. Join our coed and men’s softball leagues this spring. Decatur businesses and neighborhoods are welcome to participate.

Decatur neighborhood associations are invited to participate in the annual Neighborhood Softball Tournament. You’ll never really get to know your neighbors until you’ve played as a neighborhood team. Decatur Active Living will provide hotdogs and punch. Teams are coed and must have at least four women on the field at all times. For additional information, contact Stacy Green, 404-377-0494, or stacy.green@decaturga.com.

Softball League Coed Softball

Age 18+

Registration 3/7-4/29

Fee $450

Game Day M/W

Schedule 5/16-8/24

Men’s Softball

18+

3/7-4/29

$450

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5/17-8/25

Coaches Needed

Decatur Active Living offers a great opportunity to have fun and be a role model. By giving just a few hours a week, you can help children develop self-esteem and have lots of fun. All volunteer coaches are required to attend a free workshop for certification and undergo a background check.

If you are interested, contact Stacy Green, 404-377-0494, or stacy.green@decaturga.com.

Athletics At-a-Glance Sport WebTrac No. Fee/Nonresident Fee Registration Parent Mtg. Practice begins Game Schedule Game Site Youth Baseball/Tee Ball 5-6 yrs 132010-01 $110/$145 4/2-5/7 5/14 5/16 6/4-7/28 Oakhurst 7-8 yrs 132011-01 9-10 yrs 132012-01 11-12 yrs 132013-01 Co-ed Soccer 6-7 yrs 332031-01 $110/$145 1/23-2/13 3/5 3/7 3/19-5/21 Glenlake Park 8-9 yrs 332032-01 10-11 yrs 332033-01 Fast Pitch Softball 7-8 yrs 332011-01 $110/$145 1/23-2/13 3/7 3/19-5/7 Oakhurst 9-10 yrs 11-12 yrs 13-14 yrs Lacrosse Boys 7-8 yrs 332060-01 $110/$145 12/5-1/23 2/8 3/8-5/15 ERC/SLJ 9-10 yrs 332060-02 11-12 yrs 332060-03 13-14 yrs 332060-04 Lacrosse Girls 7-8 yrs 332061-04 $110/$145 12/6-1/23 2/8 3/8-5/15 ERC/SLJ 9-10 yrs 332061-01 11-12 yrs 332061-02 13-14 yrs 332061-03 Li’l Kickers • 3-5 yrs 242010-07 (M/W) $55/$70 2/1-2/27 2/29-3/23 Glenlake Park

242010-08 (Tu/Th) 3/1-3/24 Li’l Sluggers • 3-5 yrs $55/$70 4/1-4/30 5/2-5/25 Glenlake Park 5/3-5/26 Mini Soccer • 4-6 yrs 332030-01 $55/ $70 1/23-2/13 3/5 Glenlake Park ERC-Ebster Recreation Center; SLJ- Samuel Jones Boys and Girls Club

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Tennis The Courts

Become a Tennis Ace!

Play tennis at any of the nine courts around Decatur. Looking for some basic instruction, practice drills, or a team? Glenlake Tennis Center offers the following tennis services: ALTA and USTA leagues for juniors and adults, private, semi-private, and group lessons, and team coaching. Call the tennis center at 404-377-7231.

Glenlake Tennis Center 1121 Church St. • five lighted courts Scott Park Courts 231 Sycamore St. • two lighted courts Oakhurst Park Courts 307 Feld Ave. • two lighted courts Tennis Services Tennis classes and drills are held at Glenlake Tennis Center and are priced per session unless otherwise indicated. See the At-a-Glance table for complete details about fees, dates and times. Please register in advance at the Glenlake Tennis Center unless otherwise indicated.

Court Fees $2/hour, $2.50/hour after 6 p.m.

Nonresidents: $3/hour, $3.50/hour after 6 p.m.

Oakhurst courts are free to residents before 6 p.m. on weekdays. Residents must register at Glenlake Tennis Center for free court time. Proof of residency (drivers license, utility bill) may be required.

Adult Tennis Adult Beginner Whether you have never picked up a racket before, or you are a seasoned veteran looking to make your strokes better, this tennis course is the best value in metro Atlanta and covers forehands, backhands, proper tennis movement, serves, overheads, and the basics of singles and doubles play.

Adult Drills (Drop in anytime) The drills are designed so that adults of all skill levels are sure to hit lots of balls, have lots of fun, and get a wonderful workout. Each drill session ends with a game of the “Wave,” which will have you coming back for more tennis.

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Tennis

Contact Jabari Cole • 404-377-7231, jabari.cole@decaturga.com

Team Tennis Glenlake Tennis Center is home to a large number of ALTA and USTA teams. If you are looking to join a tennis team, you can call the tennis center with your name, phone number, and current skill level. If teams are looking for players we will gladly pass on your contact information. The best way to find a team could be a visit to Friday night drills. They are frequented by some of the team captains and if you are unsure of your current level, one of the tennis pros can help you assess your skills. For more information call 404-377-7231.

Youth Tennis

Munchkin Tennis • 4-6 yrs Instructors use backdoor learning techniques and games to teach proper stroke form and footwork while keeping the major focus of the class on fun.

Tennis Academy 7-18 yrs Advanced tennis instructions for juniors looking to play competitive tennis. The focus is on advanced stroke training, movement, physical fitness, and match strategy. Each session includes 30 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes of drills, and 30 minutes of supervised play.

Beginning Tennis • 7-15 yrs The focus is on proper stroke development and movement. The lesson plan is repeated each week so first-time participants are always welcome.

Open Gym Decatur Recreation Center Residents free/nonresidents $2 Contact Lee Williams, 678-553-6742 or lee.williams@decaturga.com

Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon.-Fri. • Noon-2 p.m. • Jan. 4-May 27 Mon. and Tues. • 7-9 p.m. • March 17-May 26 Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon.-Fri. • 3:30-5:30 p.m.

During the school year Family Open Gym Sat. • 2-4 p.m. • Starting March 19

Adult Indoor Soccer Sun. • 2:30-5:30 p.m. • Starting Jan. 10

Adult Volleyball Sun. • 6:30-9 p.m. • Year-round Table Tennis Thurs. • 7-9 p.m. • Year-round Sun. • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Year-round

Ebster Recreation Center Contact Portia Langley, 678-553-6563, or portia.langley@decaturga.com Badminton Thurs. • 6:30-9 p.m. • March 10-May 26 Residents free/nonresidents $3 Family Open GYM Sat. • 12:30-3 p.m. • March 12-May 28

Tennis At-a-Glance Skill Level Age Adult Beginners Adult Adult Drills Adult

Beginner Tennis 7-15 yrs Munchkins 4-6 yrs Tennis Academy 7-18 yrs

Day Th F Sun F T Tu/Th

Time 6-7 pm 6:30-8 pm 9:30-11 am 5-6 pm 4-5 pm 4:30-6 pm

All tennis programs are held at Glenlake Tennis Center.

Session Fee/Nonresident Fee Ongoing $75/$100 per class Ongoing $10/$15 per class Ongoing $5hr/$7hr Ongoing $5hr/$7hr Ongoing $15/$20 per class

Pickleball Wed. • 2:30-5 p.m. • During basketball season Wed. • 4-7 p.m. • March 9-May 25 Residents free/nonresidents $2 Teen Basketball Tues. • 6:30-8:30 p.m. • March 10-May 24 Youth Basketball Sat. • 12:30-3 p.m. • March 12-May 28

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After-School K-8th After-School Programs

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ecatur offers eight after-school programs serving City Schools of Decatur K-8th graders throughout the city. The Animal Crackers program is for K-3rd graders at Oakhurst, Westchester, Winnona Park, Clairemont, and Glennwood elementary schools and at Decatur Recreation Center. The Whiz Kids program is for 4th-5th graders at the 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue and Project REAL is for middle schoolers at Renfroe Middle School. Many of our K-5 programs are full with waiting lists. Please call the Children and Youth Services office or email cys@decaturga.com to inquire about enrollment status.

Fees Fees are charged in advance for nine 20-day sessions throughout the school year. Your session fee is based on how many days per week your child is registered to attend.

Program

Reg. Fee 5 days Res/Non Res Per Day Res/Non Res

Animal Crackers $35 Whiz Kids $35 Project REAL $35

$310/$335 $310/$335 $250/$275

$75/$85 $75/$85 $60/$70

Pre-Registration for Currently Enrolled Families Who: Families with all fees paid through Jan. 15 (Session 6) with at least one child enrolled in a Decatur after-school program in the the 2015-16 school year are eligible to pre-register.

General Registration Lottery Registration opens Feb. 22 at 10 a.m.

Who: For new kindergarten families, families just moving to Decatur, and any family seeking to enroll in Decatur after-school programs in the 2016-17 school year.

When: Lottery registration will be open Feb. 22-April 22. Please visit the After-School Lottery page at decaturga.com/cys for further details on this process. Detailed instructions will be published online

by Feb. 1.

The lottery is April 29 and families will be notified via email of their enrollment status no later than May 13. If your child is not assigned a space in the lottery spin, then s/he will be automatically placed on the waitlist for that program.

When: Jan. 19-Feb. 5 at program sites.

Registration forms for 2016-17 will be made available to enrolled families via email. The forms should be completed and submitted online by Feb. 5.

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After-School

Contact Nancy Brune • 404-378-1082, nancy.brune@decaturga.com

K-5th Grade All-Day Camps Children and Youth Services provides care for K-5th grade children on teacher work days and other school breaks. All-day camps are open to any family wishing to register including nonresidents and families not enrolled in Decatur after-school programs. Children must be at least 5 years old and have experience with full-day programs.

Programs are open 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ebster Recreation Center, 105 Electric Ave. Programs are $35/day resident, $40/day nonresident. Bring your own lunch. Daily snack is provided.

Register online or at Decatur Recreation Center. Registration is limited.

February All-Day Camps – Coming to America* Date Theme Reg. # for WebTrac Feb. 16 Lone Star Rodeo (Texas) 582010-11 Feb. 17 Windy City Wonders (Chicago) 582010-12 Feb. 18 A Piece of the Big Apple (New York) 582010-13 Feb. 19 Golden State Warriors (California) 582010-14 March all-day camp Date Theme March 14 Butterfly Pi

Reg. # for WebTrac 582010-15

Reg. Deadline Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Jan. 31 Jan. 31

Reg. Deadline Feb. 28

Spring Break All-Day Camps – Magical Kingdom Date Theme Reg. # for WebTrac Reg. Deadline April 4 Lion King 582012-01 March 20 April 5 Peter Pan 582012-02 March 20 April 6 Brave 582012-03 March 20 April 7 Atlantis 582012-04 March 20 April 8 Aladdin 582012-05 March 20 * No camps will be offered on city holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day (Feb. 15) and Memorial Day.

Dates to Remember Jan. 26 Summer Camp Open House at Decatur Recreation Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 After-School Lottery Instructions Posted on City Website Feb. 12 Summer Camp Playbook Release – online and in print at DRC Feb. 22 After-School Lottery Registration Opens for 2016-17 at 10 a.m.

March 5 Summer Camp Registration Opens Online and at Decatur Recreation Center at 9 a.m.

April 14 After-School Celebration at Decatur Recreation Center 6:30-8 p.m.

April 22 After-School Lottery Registration Closes April 29 After-School Lottery Spin for 2016-17 May 13 Notification of Lottery/Waitlist Enrollment

Financial Assistance Limited financial assistance for after-school programs and all-day camps is available on a sliding scale to city of Decatur residents who demonstrate a need. If you have questions or need additional information, call Decatur Children and Youth Services, 404-378-1082.

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Active Adults and Seniors

Contact Nancy Brune • 404-378-1082, nancy.brune@decaturga.com Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Summer Camp Snapshot iDiscover Camp June 6-July 8 For rising K-5th graders Ebster Recreation Center Camp Sycamore June 13-24 and July 5-22 For rising K-3rd graders Decatur Recreation Center A theme-based exploration day camp E-CAMPS K-6th campers will also have opportunities to explore a range of special interests throughout the summer in instructor-led “E-camps” (Special Interest Enrichment Camps) at Oakhurst Elementary (June 6-July 1) and at Decatur Recreation Center (July 11-22). Join us for a Summer Camp Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m., to learn about our new camp offerings and check out the special camp edition of the Playbook (Feb. 12 release) for details.

Camp Registration Information about Decatur’s 2016 summer camp sessions will be available in the camp edition of the Playbook. Registration for summer day camp begins March 5, 9 a.m., online and at Decatur Recreation

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Center. Families that have not previously participated in after-school or an activity or event through Active Living should take steps prior to March 5 to get a household ID and password to use for online registration.

Please visit decaturga.com/webtrac for information on how to register.

Camps range in cost for Decatur residents from $200 per session at iDiscover Camp to $225 per week for Camp Sycamore and most special-interest camps. Camps cost an additional $25 per week for nonresidents.

Financial Assistance Financial assistance for summer camps is available to families on a sliding scale based on annual income and household size.

The minimum weekly rate is $40 per child.

Families seeking financial assistance to send a child to camp should complete a financial assistance application in addition to the camper registration form. Bring completed applications and documentation to the Decatur Recreation Center on March 5 to register for camp at a reduced rate. Funds are provided in part by the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund and are awarded to city residents who have a documented need.

Financial assistance applications can be submitted prior to March 5 for processing befor the camper registration start date.

• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register online at decaturga.com/webtrac

Camp Calendar Jan. 26

Sneak preview at DRC 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 12

Summer camp edition of Playbook available in print at DRC and online March 5

Registration for camps opens at 9 a.m. online and at DRC June 6-July 8

iDiscover Camp for rising K-5th graders, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Aftercare 4-6 p.m.

June 6-July 1 and July 11-22

Enrichment camps for rising K-6th graders, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Aftercare 4-6 p.m.

June 13-24 and July 5-22

Camp Sycamore for rising K-3rd graders, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Aftercare 4-6 p.m.

Please download the 2016-17 financial assistance application from decaturga.com/ cys or pick one up at the Decatur Recreation Center any time before March 5.

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lasses are held at Decatur Recreation Center (and Ebster, where indicated) and are priced per month unless otherwise noted. See the At-a Glance table on page 15 for complete details about fees, dates and times. Please register in advance at decaturga.com/webtrac.

Basics

Aerobic Dance Exercise Shape up with LZ aerobics classes including dance exercise and senior aerobics.

For more information visit lzaerobics.com or call 678-380-3861. Registration is ongoing.

Afridancercise (Ebster) This unique body workout combines deep breathing techniques, stretching, and low- to medium-intensity aerobics mixed with traditional West African dance steps. Over time, as choreography develops, interested participants may perform at other venues to music provided by professional drummers.

AMERICAN Sign Language Develop a strong vocabulary and learn how to conduct a basic conversation. This is a level two class. Students will meet deaf speakers, learn deaf culture, and have the opportunity to use sign language in the community and at the Mike Glenn basketbal camp for the deaf in Decatur.

Badminton (Ebster) Open play badminton for all skill levels. Join the fun and meet new friends at Ebster Gym. Table Tenn

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Bicycling Back to Basics Are you an active adult or senior considering trying out bicycling for the first time? Or perhaps you just haven’t ridden a bicycle in a few years (or decades). Join our class on second Saturdays and get back to bicycling. The class is designed for active adults and seniors and covers topics such as Georgia law, safe riding practices, how to use trails and roadways, how to get to and from your destination safely, and steps for body and wellness specific to the needs of this age group.

Learn how to incorporate bicycling into everyday life, in a classroom setting and on an adjacent bike path. Register directly with civibikes.org.

Note: bring your own bike and water. If you need a loaner bicycle for the class, contact Nedra at info@civilbikes.com.

Body Conditioning This cardio/core and muscle-toning class will build muscle and boost your metabolism. Participants use dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, jump ropes, weights, and weighted balls. Get your heart rate pumping while developing core strength that will support you in a wide variety of activities.

Yoga with Ananda

Bridge Club Get your trump ready, grab your tallies and make your bids – Bridge Club has a table waiting for you. Bring a snack. Coffee is provided.

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Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Bridge Lessons Bridge 102 is a continuation of Bridge 101 from fall 2015.We will cover the material in two books by Audrey Grant: Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding, and Bridge Basics 3: Popular Conventions. Students who missed Bridge 101 may cover the same material by studying Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction. All three books are available for purchase for $12 each at betterbridgeteachers.com.

Country to Disco Dance Want to learn how to dance? Explore all genres of dances including rumba, the twist, the Charleston, country, salsa, disco, and much more as we dance to favorite tunes each week. Discover the dancer in you as you move your body, work your mind and have a blast. Ricardo Aponte leads this class for active adults.

Elder Games Day (Ebster) For active adults and seniors. Includes games such as dominoes, checkers, Scrabble, hearts, bid whist, and puzzles and lunch. Participants can bring a new/old game to share with the group.

Elder Picnic in the Park glenlake Park • May 18 Join us for an expo of senior activity classes and a picnic lunch. Vendors include yoga, reflexology, Afridancercise, therapy, and wellcare. Wear your sneakers and exercise attire. Stick around for the ice cream social after lunch.

Functional Exercises Seated senior aerobics class for those with mobility or balance challenges. Includes music and a workout using elastic straps, small weights, and Swiss balls.

Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Drop-in play on Sunday. Futsal is a variant of indoor soccer, played on a smaller field with a heavier ball.

Improv Comedy (Ebster) Improv is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment.

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to see it firsthand to fully experience and appreciate it. Learn the skills of “Wild ’n Out” and “Whose Line is it Anyway?” After the course, you can perform an improv skit with audience suggestions, laughter, and family fun on stage at the recreation center.

Lunch and Learn Join us for Lunch and Learn every fourth Friday. Stick around after senior aerobics class or pop in to join us as we host speakers who are health and wellness professionals. Bring a brown bag lunch, put it in the fridge, attend your senior aerobics class on the fourth Friday – and a 30-minute talk follows. It’s free and there is no need to register. Meet us in our café.

Musical Theatre Camp During this nine-week session you will learn dances, songs, and scenes from your favorite musical theatre shows such as West Side Story, Kiss me Kate, Oklahoma, Chicago, and much more! Each session includes workshops on theatre games, improvisation, and acting for the camera.

Discover the performer in you and shine like a Broadway star. For more information visit thestagetroupe.com. Space is limited to only 12 students. Only $10/class.

Nia Dance A cardio-dance fitness workout – movement practice based on the intelligent design of the body. Discover, explore, unleash, and enhance your individual potential to live a healthy and meaningful life through movement, your senses, and listening to your body. Nia tones your mind and tunes your body. Each workout brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience – leaving you energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced.

PickleBall (Open Play at Ebster) Pickleball is a fun racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players use a solid paddle to hit a plastic ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net on a badmintonsize court. Grab a pair of tennis shoes and start playing the fastest growing sport in America.

• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register online at decaturga.com/webtrac

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS Are you the primary caregiver for a family member? This six-week program will prepare you for the challenges you face.

Learn to reduce stress, communicate more effectively, deal with difficult feelings, and make tough decisions. Caregiver Helpbook included.

Qi Gong Improve balance and coordination, reduce stress, enhance vitality and strength, and help prevent illness with Qi Gong. It involves breath work and making simple movements, and may be practiced indoors, outdoors, standing up, and/or on the ground. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

Quickbooks Workshop What gets measured gets managed. Learn how to use Quickbooks the right way and save time. The workshop includes a comprehensive manual, a 15-minute preseminar consultation, a half-hour on-site visit, snacks, and drinks. Visit systemhappy.com.

Red Hat Society Looking for a great social event? Put on your red hat and purple dress and enjoy social gatherings, trips and more with other Red Hatters. This chapter is the largest in DeKalb.

Scott Park Community Garden Join our gardeners for social, educational, and friendly gardening year round. The club is led by several master gardeners and hosts social gatherings during the year as well as garden work days.

Table Tennis (Open Play) Participate in a sport you can play for a lifetime. All skill levels are welcome.

Tai Chi 4 LIFE This class is for beginners to intermediate students. Emphasis is on health and longevity benefits of an ongoing Tai Chi practice. Goals may be improved balance, reduced blood pressure, improved selfesteem, increased energy, and improved breathing.

Active Adults

Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com

Volleyball (Open Play) Drop in and play in our recreational league, started by three ringleaders who know the net and are ready to teach and play. We have two nets set up on Sundays and staff on site to manage the flow and help you get your volleyball game on.

Walk with a Doc Join our weekly walking group any week for free, start any time. Some weeks we have a doc join us and other days its just social, but we always walk!

Watercolor and Tea Join Sylvia Cross and learn from traditional and experimental techniques to draw, drag and splatter paint. Mix colors and values to create unusual and innovative designs for pleasure. Bring a tea mug, watercolor paper, primary watercolors and a flat brush, round brush, and a sponge brush.

Yoga Learn efficient breathing techniques while discovering more about yourself from the inside out. In the practice of yoga you will tone, stretch, and strengthen the muscles and the organs – improving health and

wellness for the entire system. Class is suitable for persons with mobility issues and can be practiced on the mat and/or with a chair. Please bring your own mat. Relax and smile with Ananda.

Zumba Zumba is a cardio dance class to Latin and hip hop popular music that builds muscle and boosts metabolism. You are sure to get your heart rate pumping while practicing core-strengthening exercises that will support you in a wide variety of activities.

Active Adult Classes At-a-Glance Class WebTrac No./Reg. details Time Aerobic Dance LZaerobics.com 9 am

5:30 pm Afridancercise (Ebster) 344020-01 Noon American Sign Language 2 Adesi2274@comcast.net 6:30 pm Badminton (Ebster) Drop in 6:30 pm Bicycling Back to Basics civilbikes.org 1 pm Body Conditioning 344020-05 6 pm Bridge Club Nancy 404-284-1549 10 am Bridge Lessons 344020-07 1:30 pm Country to Disco Dance 344020-08 10:30 am Elder Games Day (Ebster) 344020-25 11 am Functional Exercise – Seated LZaerobics.com 10:15 am Futsal – Indoor Soccer Drop in 2:30 pm Improv Comedy (Ebster) 344020-29 7:15 pm Lunch & Learn Drop in, Kitchen Café 11:30 am Musical Theatre Camp 344020-21 10 am Nia Dance 344020-11 7 pm Pickleball (Ebster) Drop in 4 pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers 344020-40 10 am Qi Gong nilo@mindspring.com 6:30 pm Quickbooks Workshop 344020-34 9 am Red Hat Society 544010-09 11 am Scott Park Garden Club 544010-10 10 am Table Tennis Drop in 7 pm

10 am Tai Chi 4 Life sdorage@mindspring.com 6:30 pm

9 am Volleyball Drop in 6:30 pm Walk with a Doc 344020-31 10 am Watercolor & Tea 344020-39 2 pm (Sycamore Place Gallery) Yoga-Chair/Mat 344020-15 10:30 am Zumba 344020-19 6 pm

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Fee/Nonresident Fee $80/$85 (10 weeks) $70/75 seniors $15/30 $250/$265 FREE/$5 $35/$50 $35/$50 FREE/$2 $2/$4 $20/$35 FREE/FREE $2/$4 class FREE/$2 $40/$55 FREE/$2 $90/$105 (9 weeks) $40/$55 FREE/$3 Free $60/$75 $147/162 $10/$15 $25 per year FREE/ $2

Instructor Bobbie Elzey

$60/$75

Steve Dorage

FREE/$2 FREE/$2 $85/$100

Bethany + Steve Tracie + Speaker Sylvia Cross

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Vinaya Ananda Ina Claggett

Najiyyah Nashid + Kody Adesi Brown Sue Weilock Nedra Deadwyler Brenda Roberts Nancy Reed David, Carol, Bonnie Ricardo Aponte LeeAnn, Jennifer Bobbie Elzey Aaron Marks John Ramone Tracie + Speaker Ricardo Aponte Sandy Bramlett Portia Langley Edda Cotto-Rivera Neil Norton Kristin Driver Louise Thrower Tracie Sanchez, MGs Charlie Slater

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Special Events Dates to Remember Jan. 18 Closed for MLK Holiday Feb. 6 Lacrosse Parents Meeting Feb. 13

Super Hooper Day Feb. 15-19 Winter Break (City Schools of Decatur) Feb. 15

Closed for Presidents Day March 5

Soccer Parents Meeting Summer Camp Registration March 23 Elder Games Day at Ebster April 4-8

Spring Break (City Schools of Decatur) April 24 Earth Day Celebration Oakhurst Garden May 4 Bike to School Day March 26 Touch A Truck Day May 18 Senior Picnic in the Park — Glenlake May 30 Closed for Memorial Day June 4

Youth Baseball Opening Day

Valentines Dance Friday, Feb. 12 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center Let’s dance! Enjoy an evening of music, food, fun and friends at the Decatur Recreation Center. Tickets are $5 per student. Grades 1-5 are welcome! For more information, contact Portia Langley, portia. langley@decaturga.com. The 1st-3rd grade dance is separate from the 4th-5th grade dance.

Touch-A-Truck Saturday, March 26 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rain date: April 25 Callaway Building Parking Lot Commerce Drive at Trinity Place Children of all ages can see, touch, and explore their favorite trucks and other equipment on wheels. City of Decatur and DeKalb County vehicles – including fire trucks, dump trucks, tractors, motorcycles, police cars, and many other vehicles – will be on display.

Ride your bike to the event and have it registered by the Decatur Police. If you have a vehicle you would like to display, contact Cheryl Burnette, 678-553-6541, or cheryl. burnette@decaturga.com. The event is free to the community.

Safe Routes to School

Georgia Walk and Roll to School Day Wednesday, March 2 City of Decatur schools participate in Georgia Walk and Roll to School Day as part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. Parents, school personnel, and community members walk and bike with students to generate awareness of the fun of walking and biking and physical activity.

Did you know that Decatur’s SRTS program includes all six elementary schools, Renfroe Middle School, College Heights

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• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register online at decaturga.com/webtrac

ECLC and St. Thomas More School? Each school participates in the Georgia Walk and Roll Day as well as monthly walk-and-rolls at each school. Decatur has had an active SRTS program since 2005.

For more information contact cheryl. burnette@decaturga.com or 678-553-6541.

Earth Day in Oakhurst Garden Sunday, April 24 • 1-4 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day in Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd., with educational activities, music, children’s crafts, a parade, earthfriendly vendors and more. For information, visit wyldecenter.org or email neida@ wyldecenter.org. The event is free to the community.

Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 4 As part of National Bike Month and the SRTS program, Decatur children will participate in Bike to School Day. The event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated across the country – and the world – each October. Many communities and schools have been holding spring walk-and-bicycle-to-school events for years.

National Bike to School Day provides an opportunity for schools across the country to join together to celebrate and to build off of the energy of National Bike Month.

Children’s Arts Festival Saturday, May 28 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Scott Park and Decatur Recreation Center The Children’s Arts Festival – part of the 27th annual Decatur Arts Festival – will include arts-and-crafts activities provided

by CYS staff, plus storytellers, clowns, bouncies and more. The event is offered free to the community by the Decatur Arts Alliance and Decatur Active Living. For more information: decaturartsfestival.com.