Decatur Playbook, May 2013

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Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services

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2013-2014!

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3 athletics 7 day camps and afterschool 8 adult & youth classes 10 adults & seniors 12 decatur parks 14 pools & aquatics

City of Decatur Pools Open for Summer

See you at the pool this summer! Decatur pools open Memorial Day weekend, offering a fun, safe, family-friendly environment for Decatur residents to enjoy. During the hot summer months visit the wonderful aquatic facilities at Glenlake, Ebster and McKoy Park.

Consider renting one of the pools for your summer special event.

Decatur Biking Features:

May Is National Bike Month For 56 years, National Bike Month has been the perfect time for new and returning riders to get back on the saddle and ride bikes to work.

Check out the bike events in Decatur on page 2.

• Bike Friendly Community – Bronze Level • Bike shelter and new bike racks at Decatur Recreation Center • Bike sharrows on Oakview Road • Local bike shops • Safe Routes to School • Bike training • Local bike rides

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Team Decatur-KP 5K Kickoff July 22

Decatur is once again partnering with Kaiser Permanente and Jeff Galloway for the fourth annual KP Corporate Run/Walk kickoff, Monday, July 22, at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. Join us for a health-and-fitness event featuring local businesses and offering information on getting and keeping fit. The event will include: • Drawings for prizes • Information on registering for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk Sept. 12 • Opportunities to participate in exercises – wear your walking or running shoes.

This year marks our fourth year of participation. Decatur has won a trophy for “Most Fit City” three years in a row! Team members receive a free Team Decatur T-shirt when they register for the event, as well as eight weeks of free fitness training with walks and runs offered in Decatur.

To register, visit www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com. For more information on Team Decatur and the Grand Slam Fitness Challenge visit www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur or contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga. com; 678-553-6541.

May is National Bike Month

Decatur Celebrates with a Variety of Bicycling Opportunities Every Saturday, 2 p.m. • Sam’s Freight Room Ride. Meet at 415 E. Howard Ave. for an easy 11-mile ride through Avondale Estates, Oakhurst and Decatur. No-drop ride.

May 4 • Introduction to Cycling, 9-10 a.m. Free. Spend an hour with certified instructors. learning the ins and outs of owning and using bicycles as day-to-day transportation.

May 4 • Introduction to Group Riding Skills, 1-3 p.m. Free. Meet at Glennwood Elementary School, 440 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. May 8 • Bike to School Day May 9 • Introduction to Bicycle Commuting, 6:30-8 p.m. at Decatur Recreation Center. Free.

May 10 • Mobile Social, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Church Street MARTA for a short ride around Decatur.

May 13-17 • Bike to Work Week May 18 • Beginner Group Riding Skills, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Class includes one hour of self-study.

Class description on page 11.

May 17 • Bike to Work Day. Riders are invited to stop by Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., between 7 and 10 a.m. for coffee and pastries before their bike commute to work.

May 19 • Bicycle South, 2098 N. Decatur Rd., offers an easy no-drop ride to Stone Mountain Park, beginning from the store at 9 a.m. Refreshments at Bicycle South after the ride.

May 25-26 • Bike Valet parking is offered at the Decatur Arts Festival, sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur.

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

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

Claire Miller........................................................ director Nancy Brune................................. assistant director Glenda Lee...............................program supervisor Lillie Johnson.................administrative assistant Lartesha Chaney....................................site director Caudieu Cook..........................................site director Rashad Crowell.......................................site director Petrina Hardy............................................site director Tiffany Little...............................................site director Renae Madison.......................................site director Danielle Perry...........................................site director

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

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

Athletic Services Stacy Green.............................program supervisor Lindsey Struck... assistant program supervisor

Recreation Services Lee Williams............................program supervisor Bessie Hall...........................................program leader Tavelus Johnson.............................program leader Eugenia Kelley-Minor..................program leader

Tennis/Aquatics Staff Jabari Cole................................program supervisor Sharon Hulette................................program leader Kyle Morton...................................aquatics director Tania Oronia......................................program leader

Support Staff Virginia Atchison..........administrative assistant Juanita Tyson.......................................morning clerk Arlana Nicholas............................... afternoon clerk Eugenia Kelley-Minor...................... evening clerk

Active Living Board Members Kelly Walsh, Chair • Bill Adams • Sally Brozek Dan Ciarametaro • Michael Harbin • Wendy Heaps • Paul Jacxsens • Don Rigger Miriam Vos • Janie Yorker

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

Swim Season Is on in Decatur

Decatur Active Living offers a variGeneral Admission at Decatur Pools ety of summer aquatic programs.

Ebster pool will be open May 25Age Resident Nonresident July 28. Glenlake and McKoy will Children 1 Free $3 remain open through Labor Day. and under Post-season hours once school 2-13 years $2 $3 begins: McKoy Pool will be open on weekdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Glenlake 14-59 years $3 $5 Pool will be open 4-8 p.m. Both 60-over Free $5 pools will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends in August and September 1-2. Pools are managed by Dynamo Pool Management, Inc. For more information on general pool operations, swim lessons, pool rentals, the Gators swim team or to make suggestions regarding aquatic programming, call Jabari Cole, Tennis/Aquatic Services, 404-377-7231. Decatur residents are encouraged to participate in all scheduled activities during the pool season. The aquatics staff looks forward to seeing you at the pool. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Decatur Swim Passes – What a Deal!

Purchase a family pool pass before May 18 and receive four individual guest passes free!

Decatur Residents

Cost

Nonresidents

Cost

Individual (3-13 yrs)

$30

Individual (3-13 yrs)

$60

Individual (14-59 yrs)

$45

Individual (14-59 yrs)

$90

Household (5 or fewer)

$125

Household (5 or fewer) $250

Household (5 or more)

$125 + 10 each Household (5 or more) additional member

$250 + 10 each additional member

There is a no-refund policy. Rain checks will be issued for inclement weather, contamination and equipment failure only. Pool passes may be purchased at Glenlake Tennis Center or Decatur Recreation Center.

Decatur Pools: A Fun Environment For All Ebster Pool • 404 W. Trinity Place • 404-378-4303 Home of the Decatur Gators swim team, Ebster offers a huge pool deck for enjoying the sun, a snack area, and shade shelter. Ebster is on W. Trinity Place at Atlanta Avenue, next to the Beacon Hill Center, which is under construction.

Glenlake Pool • 1121 Church St. • 404-378-7671 Located in Glenlake Park, one block north of Commerce Drive, Decatur’s largest and most active pool has a renovated pool house and deck features.

McKoy Pool • 534 McKoy St. • 404-378-8084 Additional parking at 1006 Adams St. McKoy Pool is a popular place for young families. Near the shallow beach-style entry stands a fountain about two-and-a-half feet tall, a favorite feature among the children. A special lap lane can be scheduled.

Decatur Pool Guidelines • Large floats or inner tubes are not acceptable because they obstruct the view of the lifeguards.

• Water guns, throwing toys or other items that may cause harm are prohibited. Pouring toys and small floating toys for tots are allowed. Safety of items will be determined by the pool staff.

• Children may only wear Coast Guardapproved PFDs with close parental supervision.

• Patrons swimming with children who wear diapers must use leak-proof baby swimsuits or swim diapers.

• Swim diapers are available at the front desk.

• We encourage parents to accompany their children to the pool and to supervise them closely while they are in the water.

We also ask parents to discuss pool safety rules with their children and to encourage respect for pool rules and staff. All children under 14 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 14 to be admitted into the pool.

• Shallow end of the pool is reserved for children 5 years and younger with an accompanying adult.

• No cotton tee shirts or shorts allowed, as cloth fibers clog the pool filters.

General information: All registration and reservations for pool rentals, group lessons and private lessons are conducted at Glenlake Tennis Center, 1121 Church St., 404-377-7231.

Pool Staff Jabari Cole, program supervisor, Tennis/Aquatics Kyle Morton, aquatics director Beth Costello, swim team coach

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Decatur Pools

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

Glenlake and McKoy Pool Hours of Operation Regular Season • May 25-July 28 Public swimming Mon-Fri

10 am-8 pm

Public swimming Sat/Sun

10 am-6 pm

Glenlake Pool Post-Season • July 29-Sept. 2 Public swimming Mon-Fri

4-8 pm

Public swimming Sat/Sun

10 am-6 pm

Labor Day

10 am-6 pm

Mon

McKoy Pool Post-Season • July 29-Sept. 2 Public swimming Fri

9 am-1 pm

Public swimming Sat

10 am-6 pm

Labor Day

10 am-6 pm

Mon

Ebster Pool Regular Season • May 25-July 28 Public swimming T, Th, Sat, Sun 10 am-5 pm

Groups of 10 or more must have a reservation to assure adequate supervision and prevent overcrowding of the pool. To make a reservation contact Aquatics Director Kyle Morton for approval of swim time and an appointment to complete a Group Swim Agreement. Decatur Active Living and Children and Youth Services programs have priority scheduling for group swimming. Call 404-377-7231 for more information.

1. Youth groups (day care, camps, etc.) must have a 1 to 12 ratio of supervisors/ counselors to youth.

2. If there are children under age 5 in the group, the ratio of supervisors/counselors to youth must be 1 to 6.

3. Groups must sign an agreement and: • Come at a scheduled time only • Adhere to staff/child ratios • Provide general supervision of youth • Provide supervision of group belongings • Comply with all pool rules • Non-swimming counselors are not allowed.

Failure to comply will result in termination of the Group Swim Agreement.

Special Event Days

Public swimming M, W, F

noon-5 pm

Gators Swim Team Mon-Thurs

6-8 pm

Starting in June, the aquatics staff will have Special Event Days at each of the pools throughout the summer. The event dates and times will be posted a week in advance at each pool. Make sure your family does not miss out on the fun!

Gators practice M, W, F

10 am beginners 11 am advanced

Neighborhood Associations

Note: Pools close at 6 p.m. on all holidays – Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day

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Host your neighborhood meetings at a Decatur pool. Meetings can be held during the evening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information or to make a reservation call 404-377-7231.

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

Swim Teams

Contact Beth Costello • 404-797-6255, decaturgators@gmail.com

Special Events at Decatur Pools

How to Reserve a Decatur Pool

Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me Begins June 7 Pool Hours: Fridays at McKoy Pool, 10 a.m.-noon No children over the age of 6 will be allowed in the pool at this time. Toys and activities for young children will be provided. This is not a swim lesson program. No additional cost, just pool entry fees.

Decatur pools are No. in party 2 hours (Resident/Non-Resident) rented on a first1-50 $200/$250 come basis. They 51-75 $250/$300 may be reserved for private parties June 76-100 $300/$350 1-Sept. 3. To rent a pool you must fill out a reservation form at least two weeks prior to the rental and pay for the party. Rates listed here vary in price according to the number of people attending the function. The count includes all people walking through the door whether swimming or just watching.

July 4th Celebration July 4 • 3-4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day with games, fun and much more.

Show your colors by dressing up in red, white and blue. Decatur pools will be decorated.

Senior Swim Monday-Friday • 9-10 a.m. • Glenlake Pool Free to residents, $2 non-residents Senior adults can enjoy an early morning quiet swim before the pool opens to the public.

Gator Time is Here!

Decatur Gators Swim Team

Glenlake/McKoy

Saturday and Sunday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Ebster

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

Refunds or rescheduling will be made available only if the city cancels the party due to inclement weather – lightning, thunder – or contamination.

and DeKalb County competition. Swim meets are held at Agnes Scott and DeKalb County pools. There will be a swim meet every Tuesday starting May 26 for five weeks. The county meet takes place July 2-3.

Intermediate swimmers must be able to swim freestyle/backstroke and have a basic understanding of the breaststroke and butterfly. Children must be able to swim 300 yards at one time with their face in the water. Swimmers must be able to swim 200 yards between start and end of practice. Advanced swimmers are able to swim all four strokes and can breathe bilaterally (on each side of their body).

Ages: 4-17 yrs Swim Season: May 6-June 28 Practice begins: May 6 191090-01 Morning Practice: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15-10 a.m. (Mini Gators) 10-11 a.m. (Intermediate) 11-noon (Advanced)

Pools available for rental:

Evening Practice: Monday-Thursday 4:30-6 p.m. (Mini Gators) 6-7 p.m. (Intermediate) 7-8 p.m. (Advanced )

Swim Meet Days: Tuesdays; Home meets 6-9 p.m. at Agnes Scott College Fees: $175/$150 Decatur resident. Decatur residents applying for financial assistance must pay a minimum of $25.

Note: second child 25 percent off, third child 50 percent off, fourth child 67 percent off – per family.

To join, you must be able to swim 25 meters and be comfortable in deep water. Gators will be tested during the first practice to ensure swimming capabilities. This is not a water adjustment or learn-to-swim experience. Practices are held at Ebster Pool; away meets at DeKalb County pools. The fee includes practices and meets Monday-Thursday.

Mini Gators • 4-12 yrs 191090-02 • $130/$105 • Practice: 4:30-5:15 p.m., M-Th For swimmers who want to join the Gators but aren’t able to swim 25 meters, we offer the Mini Gators team. This session helps the swimmer get ready to compete. Participants will not swim in meets until they are able to swim 25 meters and are comfortable in deep water, but they will be able to attend meets and cheer on the Gators. Children must not be afraid of the water and must have no problems placing the entire head under the water. They must be independent swimmers with the ability to do a basic freestyle. Dog paddling is not considered independent swimming.

Gator Parents – Volunteers Needed!

The Gators need volunteers as timers, judges and scorekeepers. A parents meeting will be held prior to the first meet at Ebster Pool. In case of rain, the meeting will be held in Ebster Gym, 404 W. Trinity Place. For additional Gator information, call 404-377-7231.

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Swim Camps

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

Swim Camps – Designed for Healthy Habits Aquatic Fun for Young Ones

At swim camp, children can improve their swimming techniques and meet new friends.

All camps are led by water safety instructors, who balance instruction with games and free swim. Instructor/camper ratio is 1:6. The fee includes instructor, supplies and snacks.

Tadpoles • 4-6 yrs Glenlake Pool • $110/$85 Session I: June 3-7 10 a.m.-noon • 191070-04 Session II: June 17-21 10 a.m.-noon • 191070-05 Session III: July 8-12 10 a.m.-noon • 191070-06 This water adjustment camp is for children who are unfamiliar with the water and may have a fear of swimming. Basic skills such as going underwater, kicking and arm movement are covered. Fun games, encouraging instruction, and free swim time with other children in the group establish positive attitudes towards swimming.

Minnows • 7-12 yrs Glenlake Pool • $110/$85 Session I: June 10-14 10 a.m.-noon • 191070-01 Session II: June 24-28 10 a.m.-noon • 191070-02 Session III: July 15-19 10 a.m.-noon • 191070-03 In this camp, children learn the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Kicking and breathing techniques are refined. Basic freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke are covered.

Afternoon Group Lessons

4:30-6 p.m. • $100/$75 Group swim lessons are offered in the afternoon this summer. The lessons are given Monday-Thursday for an hour and a half, with a minimum of four and a maximum of six children per week.

Water Exploration • 4-6 yrs $100/75 June 10-14 • 191050- 02 June 24-28 • 191050- 03 July 15-19 • 191050- 04 This afternoon activity is similar to the Tadpoles morning swim camp and is for children who are unfamiliar with the water and may have a fear of swimming. Basic skills such as going underwater, kicking and arm movement are covered. Fun games, encouraging instruction, and free swim time with other children in the group establish positive attitudes towards swimming.

Stroke Training • 7-12 yrs $100/75 June 3-7 • 191050-05 June 17-21 • 191050-06 July 8-12 • 191050-07 This afternoon activity is similar to the Minnows morning swim camp. Children learn the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Kicking and breathing techniques are refined. Basic freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke are covered.

Private Swim Lessons • 3+ yrs Glenlake Pool • $100/75 Private swim lessons are offered to children and adults at all skill levels. Private lessons provide personal attention as patrons learn to swim. The first lesson begins June 1.

Patrons must register one week prior to starting the lessons. Financial Assistance is available for Decatur residents.

Registration for Swim Lessons begins Monday, May 13, and continues through July 12 at Glenlake Tennis Center, 1121 Church St. The first lesson begins May 27. Registration is limited and offered on a first-come basis. All fees must be paid in full at registration. Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

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

Decatur Athletics

Contact Stacy Green • stacy.green@decaturga.com 678-553-6549

Take Me Out to the Ballpark at Oakhurst

Youth Baseball Leagues for Boys and Girls 5-12 5-6 yrs • 132010-01 7-8 yrs • 132011-01 9-10 yrs • 132012-01 11-12 yrs • 132013-01 Fees: $145; $110 Decatur resident

Opening Day Parade June 1 • 11 a.m.

There is no better way to start the baseball season than with an opening day parade. The parade begins at McKoy Park and continues through the Oakhurst business district, down East Lake Drive and into Oakhurst Park.

Needed: Volunteers, parade watchers, organizers, hotdog cookers and convertible vehicles. If you would like to participate and serve on the parade committee contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549, or Lindsey Struck, 678-553-6550.

Neighborhood Softball Neighborhood Coed Softball Tournament

League Softball

Saturday, May 11 • McKoy Park Neighborhood associations and local businesses are welcome to participate in the annual Neighborhood Softball Tournament. Come out and play with your neighbors, eat hot dogs, drink punch and have fun. Teams are coed and must have four women on the field at all times. For more information contact Stacy Green, 678-5536549, or Lindsey Struck, 678-553-6550.

If your team missed out on Adult Spring Softball, don’t let the Fall Season pass you by.

Softball League Age Registration Fee

Coed Mens

18+ 8/3-8/31 18+ 8/3-8/31

Game Day

$200 Mon/Wed $200 T/Th

Schedule

Site

9/10-10/31 McKoy 9/3-10/31 McKoy

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After-School

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

After-School Programs 2013-2014 Mission: Possible!

In the 2013-14 school year Decatur’s seven after-school programs will explore the world of possibilities through the frameworks of science, art, language, social studies, and mathematics. In an article on global learning, authors Menten, Krishnamurthi and Tang wrote, “OST (Out-of-school time) provides the opportunity to go beyond the textbook and traditional disciplinary boundaries . . . Global competence . . . requires that students apply knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to the complex world around them.” (AfterSchool Today, 2013).

Our project-based learning format coupled with a wide range of enrichment activities and evidence-based curricula provide an environment for developing that global competence in participants.

Decatur’s After-School programs are offered in collaboration with City Schools of Decatur, with coordinated curriculum related to technology, tutoring for students needing additional academic support, fine arts and enrichment activities, physical activity, healthy food choices, and socioemotional development.

Animal Crackers serves kindergarten through 3rd grade children at five locations.

The program provides age-appropriate activities in an open-choices environment, including daily opportunities for enrichment, social skills building, and physical activity.

The Whiz Kids program at Fifth Avenue Academy promotes higher-level skills and activities appropriate for 4th and 5th graders. Students have a strong voice in the design of the program with opportunities to take leadership roles and try new things.

Project REAL at Renfroe Middle School engages youth in planning special-interest classes, activities and community service projects. Youth at the middle school can be a part of the program every day or choose short-term classes on topics that interest them throughout the school year.

Parent Orientation for after-school programs will be Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 p.m., at Decatur Recreation Center. Join us to meet site directors and administrative staff members, receive a Parent Handbook and a program overview. All after-school programs open on the first day of school.

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Nonresident: $80 one day/week per four-week session $160 two days/week $240 three days/week

Project REAL – Recreation, Enrichment, Athletics and Learning • Grades 6-8

Animal Crackers • Grades K-3 Clairemont, Glennwood, Oakhurst, Winnona Park, DRC Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 p.m.

Registration fee: $35 Full Registration (M-F) Resident: $290/session Nonresident: $315/session Part-Time Registration Resident: $70 one day/week per four-week session $140 two days/week $210 three days/week Nonresident: $80 one day/week per four-week session $160 two days/week $240 three days/week

Whiz Kids 4th/5th Grades Fifth Avenue 4th/5th Academy Hours: M-F, dismissal to 6:15 p.m.

Registration fee: $35 Full Registration (M-F) Resident $290/session, nonresident $315/session Part-time Registration Resident: $70 one day/week per four-week session $140 two days/week $210 three days/week

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

Get REAL at Renfroe! Project REAL offers Recreation, Enrichment, Athletics and Learning to Renfroe Middle School students in the hours after dismissal. Come every day or just sign up for a class. You can hang with Project REAL before and after your class.

Kids who register for five days per week get a free class of their choice. See what works for your schedule. Fridays feature youthdirected activities, service learning projects, and special events.

Renfroe Middle School M-F, dismissal to 6:15 p.m.

Registration Fee: $35 Full registration Resident: $210/session Nonresident: $235/session Part-time Registration Resident: $50 one day/week per four-week session $100 two days/week, $150 three days/ week Nonresident: $60 one day/week per four-week session $120 two days/week, $180 three days/ week Class Registration (Schedule TBA in Fall 2013 – MW and TuTh) Resident: $100 per four-week/eight-class session Nonresident: $120 per four-week/eight-class session

After-School

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

All-Day Camps

@ Camp 2013

Grades K-8 • Teacher workdays/most holidays

Decatur offers more than 101 different camp sessions this summer and spaces are filling up fast! Camps take place during the day and are offered in full- and half-day sessions. Extended hours are available for an additional fee at select camps.

Summer Day Camps include McKoy Safari Camp for rising K-5th graders, Glenlake Discovery Camp for rising K-5th graders, Ebster Explorer Camp for rising K-5th graders, and D.R.E.A.M. Camp for rising 6th-8th graders. Pick up a copy at the Decatur Recreation Center or download the March 2013 Playbook from Decatur’s website via the Playbook link on the Active Living or Children and Youth Services pages of the site to plan for your summer.

Summer Special Interest Camps focus on a particular area of interest for the entire camp day. These include a range of 75 different sports, aquatics, and enrichment camps offered throughout the summer. Some examples of interest areas offered in camps this summer are: tennis, fencing, basketball, football, chess, jewelry, Spanish language and culture, Lego robotics, cartooning, photography, Shakespeare, and much, much more!

Special Interest Camps require a minimum enrollment. Camps are cancelled two weeks before the start date if enrollment requirements are not met. Be sure to register by May 18 to ensure that your favorite June camps will happen this summer!

Fees for all May and June camps are due in full by May 4. Fees for all July camps are due in full by June 1. After May 4 for May and June camps and after June 1 for July camps fees are due in full at the time of registration. Camp registration is available online via WebTrac. Visit www.decaturga.com and see Active Living or Children and Youth Services to find a link to WebTrac. Have your household ID and password and a Visa or MasterCard in order to register online.

CYS provides care for students on teacher workdays and weeklong breaks. This allows parents to be at work and gives the children a day with friends from other after-school sites. Children not enrolled in the afterschool program are eligible to attend all-day camps.

Registration is limited.

Animal Crackers Camp • Grades K-3 Resident: $35/day • Nonresident: $40/day Animal Crackers children (K-3) meet and play at Decatur Recreation Center, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Each day has a special theme. Children bring a lunch from home. Drinks and snacks are provided.

Big Kids Camp • Grades 4-8 Resident: $45/day • Nonresident: $50/day Students attending Big Kids Camp (4th-8th) meet at Decatur Recreation Center and proceed on a field trip or participate in a service learning project that day.

Lunch and snack are included in the cost of camp.

Limited financial assistance for after-school programs, allday camps and summer camps is available on a sliding scale for residents who demonstrate a need.

Lottery Spin and Registration

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arents, are you new to Decatur’s after-school programs? Please visit the After School Programs section of www.decaturga.com/cys to find forms and instructions for new families.

After School Lottery Registration for 2013-14 closed in April. The lottery spin is scheduled for May 4. Families may check their registration status online via WebTrac. CYS will contact families by May 18 to confirm registration status. If you missed lottery registration, open registration will begin May 13.

New households will need to complete and return an After School 2013-14 registration form for each child and health history forms in order to generate a household identification number in our registration system.

Forms should be returned to the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., next to the public library. Please allow five business

days for processing new household paperwork. A household ID number is needed for use of the online registration system (WebTrac), accessible via www.decaturga.com/cys.

Waiting Lists In recent years, the elementary school sites (K-3 and 4-5) have filled up before the start of school. If space is available, K-3rd graders are eligible for their school-based Animal Crackers program as well as the Decatur Recreation Center Animal Crackers program at 231 Sycamore St. When programs are full, children will be placed on a waiting list for the desired program(s). Children may attend DRC Animal Crackers and also remain on the waitlist for the desired school-based program.

As spaces open during the course of the year, CYS will contact families in the order in which they appear on the waitlist for the re-

spective program. Please make sure we have current contact information for your family.

To be added to the waiting list you must: 1) Complete steps to generate a household ID number in RecTrac through Decatur Recreation Center (original forms only, please; proof of residency required for resident fees); 2) Use WebTrac or contact CYS or Active Living staff to add your child to the desired waiting lists.

We have no way to anticipate chances of gaining entry to programs based on waiting lists. Enrollment patterns differ by school and shift substantially from year to year. Please be assured that CYS will contact you when space becomes available for your child/ren in an after-school program.

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Classes for Adults and Youth Contact Lee Williams • 678-553-6551, lee.williams@decaturga.com

Explore Active Opportunities Aerobic Dance Monday/Wednesday/Friday • 9-10 a.m.

Monday/Wednesday • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

June 10-Aug. 17 Shape up with LZ Aerobics. Classes include Dance Exercise and Senior Aerobics. Experienced instructors who have been through extensive training and certification teach all classes. For more information, call LZ Aerobics, 678-380-3861, or visit www.lzaerobics. com.

Afri-dancercise Monday/Wednesday • noon-2 p.m.

June • 144010-07 July • 144010-08 Aug. • 144010-09 A unique body workout that blends breathing techniques, full body stretching, low to medium aerobic movement, and selected steps originating from traditional African dances, all to the rhythm of the djembe (jembay) drum.

Aikido • 5-8 yrs June • 142010-14 July • 142010-15 Aug. • 142010-16

Aikido • 9-13 yrs June • 142010-34 July • 142010-35 Aug. • 142010-36

Aikido • Adult June • 143010-34 July • 143010-35 Aug. • 143010-36 Aikido is a purely defensive, nonviolent martial art that uses the attacker’s energy to pin or throw them. Aikido has been called “Art of Peace,” for it teaches self defense techniques designed to protect the attacker from harm. It is a physical activity but also a study in relationship building, conflict resolution and listening.

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New! Ballroom Dancing for Adults Monday • 7-8 p.m.

June 10-July 29 An introduction to East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, taught by Birda Ringstad. Swing is an upbeat partner dance. It’s fun, popular and easy to learn.

No previous dance experience is necessary for the class. A partner is recommended but not required. Casual, comfortable clothing, sensible shoes, leather soles preferable. (No tennis shoes, sandals, slides or slip-ons).

Birda Ringstad has been teaching dance in the Atlanta area for more than 20 years. She has also directed several dance companies, including The Rug Cutters, a very entertaining teen swing company headquartered at Decatur School of Ballet. She taught ballroom at City Lights Dance Club for six years.

Birda’s classes are fun and not intimidating to students who think they can’t dance.

opportunity to continue studying epee/ foil at a higher level. All participants should dress in loose, athletic clothing. Protective equipment is provided

Cardio Strength

Drawing in a New Perspective

Tuesday • 6-7 p.m.

June 18-Aug. 6 • 143010-05 Cardio Strength training is a cardio/core and music toning class that builds muscle and boosts metabolism. The class requires the use of dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, jump ropes, weights and weighted balls. You’re sure to get your heart rate pumping while developing core strength.

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Decatur Fencing • Adult June • 143010-23 July • 143010-24 Aug. • 143010-25 Fencing is a European-originated Olympic sport based on the art of sword play.

For new students, classes 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

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143010-37 This class is designed for beginning to intermediate drawers who wish to gain more practice and insight into the principles of perspective drawing.

Fearless Watercolor 143010-38 This class is designed for beginning to intermediate artists and beginning watercolorists who wish to gain a better understanding of the medium of watercolor.

Karate • Family June • 143010-15 July • 143010-18 Aug. • 143010-33 A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. Registration deadline before the first class of each month.

Sign Language Tuesday/Thursday • 6:30-8 p.m.

July 2-25 This ASL (American Sign Language) class is for students who already have taken ASL and have a strong basic knowledge of the language and culture. Students learn more

Classes for Adults and Youth

Contact Lee Williams • 678-553-6551, lee.williams@decaturga.com

complex ideas and learn how to ask for and locate things around the house. Once students have completed the class they will be able to sustain a fairly complex conversation in ASL. For more information or to register contact Adesi Brown, Adesi@bellsouth.net or 404-729-1025.

Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. Thursdays • 6:30-8 p.m.

July 10-Aug. 28 • 143010-09

Qigong (Beginners) Monday • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

July 8-Aug. 26 Introduction to Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. is a beginning Qigong (basis of Tai Chi) class that focuses on elongated breathing and im-

proved balance and alignment to relieve stress/tension and improve relaxation.

Participants learn the basics of the Tai Chi Yang-style 24 form as it relates to health and longevity.

Zumba Thursdays • 6-7 p.m.

June 20-Aug. 8 • 143030-06 Zumba is a Latin-inspired cardio dance workout. You can burn 300 calories or more depending on how much you exert yourself. Have fun dancing while toning and sculpting your body.

Special Activities Table Tennis Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.

Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center Participate in a sport you can play for a lifetime. Beginners to advanced players are welcome to attend. Fee: $2 nonresidents, free Decatur residents.

Cycling Class Beginner Group Riding Skills Sat. May 18 • 143010-39 Decatur Recreation Center Course consist of classroom instruction, testing and honds-on-riding skills.

Adult/Youth Classes at a Glance Class

Time

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Session

Fee

Resident Fee

Reg. Deadline

Instructor

Location

Aerobic Dance

9-10 am 5:30-6:30 pm

M/W/F M/W

6/10-8/17

$80/2 days $85 unlimited

$75/2 days $80/unlimited

Ongoing

Bobbie Elzey

DRC

Afri-dancercise

Noon-2 pm

M/W

Ongoing

$20/mo

$15/mo

Ongoing

Najiyyah Nashid

DRC

Aikido (5-8 yrs) (9-13 yrs) (Adult)

3:45-4:30 pm 4:45-5:45 pm 6:45-8:15 pm

T/W/F T/W/F Sun/M/W

Ongoing

$110/mo

$95/mo

Ongoing

Joel Riggs

Off-Site

$115/mo

$100/mo

Ballroom Dance (Adult)

7-8 pm

M

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$155 singles $255 doubles

$120 singles $220 doubles

5/28

Birda Ringstad

DRC

Cardio Strength

6-7 pm

T

6/18-8/6

$80/8 sessions $155/16 sessions

$65/8 sessions $120/16 sessions

6/8

Brenda Roberts-Claggette

DRC

Decatur Fencing (Youth) (Adult)

6-7:30 pm 7:30-9 pm

T T

Ongoing

$80/mo

$65/mo

Ongoing

Anthony Dubose

DRC

Drawing in a New Perspective

6:30-9 pm

TH

6/6-6/27

$165

$140

5/25

Catherine Moore

DRC

Fearless Watercolor

2-4 pm

S

6/1-6/29

$175

$150

5/25

Catherine Moore

DRC

Karate (Family)

6:30-8 pm

M/W

Ongoing

$55/mo $65/mo $75/mo

$40/mo (individual) Ongoing $50/mo (2 people) $60/mo (3 people), $15 for each addl. person

Adesi Brown

DRC

Qigong (Beginners)

6:30-7:30 pm

M

7/8-8/26

$135

$100

6/22

Steve Dorage

DRC

Sign Language ASL 2

6:30-8 pm

T/TH

7/2-7/25

$185

$150

6/4

Adesi Brown

DRC

Stride Walkers Club

8:30-9:30 am

T/TH

Ongoing

$2

Free

Ongoing

Reggie Howze

DRC

Tai Chi

6:30-8 pm

TH

7/10-8/28

$165

$130

6/22

Steve Dorage

DRC

Zumba

6-7 pm

TH

6/20-8/8

$80/8 sessions $155/16 sessions

$65/8 sessions $120/16 sessions

6/8

Ina Claggette

DRC

DRC- Decatur Recreation Center; Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.

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May Is Older Americans Month A proud tradition honoring the contributions of elders to their families and communities.

Afridancercise

Monday/Wednesday • noon-2 p.m.

Fee: $20 nonresident, $15 Decatur resident Decatur Recreation Center A unique body workout that blends breathing techniques, full body stretching, low to medium aerobic movement, and selected steps originating from traditional African dances, all to the rhythm of the djembe (jembay) drum.

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Decatur Red Hatters

544010-07 Last Tuesday each month • 11 a.m.

Decatur Recreation Center Fee: $30 nonresident, $20 Decatur resident Fashion, Divas, Social interaction. All in red hats and purple dresses. Join Decatur Red Hatters and have fun touring Decatur, Atlanta and surrounding areas. The Decatur group is the largest and most active chapter in DeKalb County. Decatur Red Hatters are volunteers for Decatur events.

Second and fourth Thursday each month • 10 a.m.

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KeenAgers

544010-06 First Thursday each month • 10 a.m.

Decatur Recreation Center Fee: $20 nonresident, $15 Decatur resident Join Decatur KeenAgers, a social club for seniors interested in taking trips, learning healthy ways of living and meeting new people.

Active Adults and Seniors

Contact Cheryl Burnette • 678-553-6541, cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com

KeenAgers Annual Picnic

May 16 • 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

McKoy Park The12th annual KeenAgers Picnic will have you dancing, singing, eating, and having fun. There will be entertainment, aerobics, line and African Dancing, “Cha Cha Slide,” relay races, games and giveaways, a special guest, and health information. Participants are asked to bring a covered side dish or dessert. Admission is free.

Line Dancing for Active Adults

Thursdays • 10 a.m.

Fee: $15/month nonresident, $12/month Decatur resident Decatur Recreation Center A fun and healthy way to reduce stress, increase your energy, lower blood pressure and improve muscle tone.

Senior Aerobics

M/W/F • 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Fee: $3/class nonresident, $2/class Decatur resident Decatur Recreation Center Experienced instructors have extensive training and certifications. For more information, call LZ Aerobics, 678-380-3861, or visit www.lzaerobics.com.

New! Activities for Active Adults Open Gym and Adult Basketball Schedule Adult Open Gym • Noon-2 p.m., Monday-Friday Family Play • 2-4 p.m., Saturday Adult Open Gym • 7-9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday Decatur Recreation Center Residents free, nonresidents $2 Senior Swim • 9-10 a.m., Monday-Friday Glenlake Pool, free to residents, $2 nonresidents Senior adults can enjoy an early morning quiet swim before the pool opens to the public.

Senior Open Gym • 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays Decatur Recreation Center gym Residents free, nonresidents $2

Decatur StrideWalkers Return

8-9:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday Decatur Recreation Center Join Reggie Howze and Steven Dorage for walking, tai chi, nutrition for fun and fitness. All levels welcome. Residents free, Nonresidents $2.

Nutrition

Good Measure Meals Now at Decatur Recreation Center Fresh, chef-inspired gourmet meal plans for a healthy lifestyle.

Decatur Recreation Center is now a pickup location for Good Measure Meals. GMM gourmet meal plans remove all the guesswork and hassle from healthy eating. Every deliciously portioned, calorie-controlled meal is locally prepared and fresh, never frozen; the perfect blend of culinary magic and nutrition science.

No contract is required; several plan and calorie levels are available, and you have the flexibility of choosing one, two or three meals per day. Order your meals at GoodMeasureMeals.com; 404-815-7695. They will be delivered fresh twice weekly to the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. All proceeds are donated to Open Hand community nutrition programs, which are provided at no cost to homebound seniors and under-served individuals battling chronic or critical illness.

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Decatur’s Greenspaces Decatur has 56.5 acres of city parks, including large recreational areas with pavilions, active greenspaces, and small neighborhood parks and greenspaces. Parks make life better for all of us in many ways – a cleaner environment, a safe place to walk, jog and play, healthy outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community.

Ebster Park

Parks & Amenities

Griffin Park/Rev. Roy Moss Garden 918 S. McDonough St. Across the street from the College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center, 917 S. McDonough St., this inviting greenspace features native plants, benches to sit on, and a pleasant place to take a walk.

Hidden Cove Park 758 Scott Blvd.

The three-acre park features many native plants and a pleasant nature trail along the creek. The Westchester community has worked hard to preserve and beautify this greenspace, which it located behind the City Schools of Decatur administrative building. It’s the perfect place for a walk or some quiet time on a sunny day.

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404 W. Trinity Place (Under construction) A large multipurpose field is a key feature of this five-acre neighborhood recreational facility. There is a swimming pool with a pool house, basketball courts and a playground area. Recent additions include a small pavilion with tables and grills. The Decatur Active Living youth sports and Decatur High School athletic programs use the field. The

park shares a parking lot with Ebster Center and Beacon Hill artists.

Adair Park • Adair St. Ebster Park • 404 W. Trinity Pl. Glenlake Park • 1121 Church St. Griffin Park • 918 S. McDonough St. Hidden Cove • 758 Scott Blvd.

McKoy Park • 534 McKoy St. Mead Rd. Park • 175 Mead Rd. Oakhurst Park • 307 Feld Ave. Scott Park • 231 Sycamore St. Waddell Park • Great Lakes Note: Ebster Park under construction.

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McKoy Park 534 McKoy St. This nine-acre neighborhood recreational facility has a 330-foot baseball field that is fenced and lighted; a picnic pavilion with restrooms; a concession/scoring building; and the newly renovated McKoy Pool, which has zero-depth entry and water features. The park also has a basketball court for recreational play; playground areas and a greenspace for games; a skate park; and picnic tables with grills and trash receptacles. The playground area includes an outdoor classroom with seat walls. McKoy is the home of Decatur High School’s varsity baseball team and Decatur Active Living adult softball programs. Two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connect the site features.

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Adair Street This four-acre neighborhood park has picnic tables with trash receptacles, a playground area, and a dog park. It is home to the Mary Gay House, the Swanton House and a historic log cabin, and is also the site of Decatur’s annual Heritage Festival. Adair Park is a beautiful addition to the Swanton Heights and Lenox Place communities. Street parking only.

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Mead Road Park 175 Mead Rd. Located on .75 acre of land adjacent to Oakhurst School, the park offers a large, open grassy area, play structure, basketball court and three shaded picnic tables. Parking is available during out-of-school hours in the Oakhurst School parking lot.

Scott Park 231 Sycamore St. Located directly behind Decatur Recreation Center and adjacent to the Decatur Library, Scott Park is the perfect place to stop by and let the kids play on the play structure, take a walk through the community garden or have a picnic under the huge shade tree in the middle of the park. The four acres of Scott Park are surrounded by gardens planted by residents and Master Gardener volunteers. Treat yourself to the serenity and beauty of the place. Two lighted tennis courts are available for rental. Parking is available in the library/recreation center parking deck.

Oakhurst Park • 307 Feld Ave. The eight-acre neighborhood recreational facility has two multipurpose fields, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and a concession/scoring building. There are two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a newly installed playground area. Oakhurst Park is home to Decatur Active Living youth sports baseball and girls softball, and Agnes Scott and DHS women’s softball. Oakhurst Dog Park is on East Lake Drive, adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club. The park has two separate parking areas with walkways connecting the site features.

Dog Park Locations Adair Dog Park, in Adair Park. Easy access from Trinity Place near the DeKalb History Center’s historic complex. Limited street parking only. Please respect the property of homeowners. Fence and natural boundaries.

Glenlake Dog Park, in Glenlake Park, 1121 Church St., above the large field.

Limited parking near the tennis center and at the Norris Street lot. Fence and natural boundaries.

Oakhurst Dog Park, next to the Boys and Girls Club, 450 East Lake Dr. Parking at Oakhurst Park in the Third Avenue lot.

No parking in the Boys and Girls Club or Oakhurst Presbyterian Church lots. No dogs allowed on the Boys and Girls Club property. Enclosed with fencing.

Note: Report dog park concerns to Gregory White, director, Decatur Active Living, 404-377-0494 or greg.white@decaturga.com.

Pavilion Rental/ Fee Information

Glenlake Park • 1121 Church St. The newly renovated 17-acre park has picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles, a swimming pool and pool house, a picnic pavilion, and a tennis center with five courts. There is a small upper field and a lower youth baseball field, a basketball/volleyball court, playground area, and an enclosed dog park for Decatur residents and their pets. The adult fitness zone offers exercise equipment.

404-377-7231 Glenlake , McKoy and Oakhurst pavilions are available for rental.

Pavilions can be rented for picnics, weddings, birthday parties, class reunions, family reunions and graduations. The fees for Glenlake Pavilion are $100/$50 (Decatur resident) for the first two hours and $20/$12.50 (Decatur resident) for each additional hour. Oakhurst and McKoy pavilions are $80/$40 (Decatur resident) for the first two hours and $20/$10 (Decatur resident) each additional hour.

Oakhurst and McKoy pavilions can be rented from March through November; Glenlake Pavilion can be rented year round. Parties of 75 or more will be charged an additional $10 per hour for clean-up fees.

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

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Weather Tips • Special Events Stay Safe During Thunderstorm Season Severe thunderstorms can produce large hail, high winds, downpours, tornadoes and dangerous lightning. Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles from any rainfall. Most lightning deaths and injuries occur when people are caught outdoors in the summer months during the afternoon or evening. When you are in city parks or other outdoor places, be careful!

Dates to Remember May 25 Children’s Arts Festival May 25 Decatur Pools Open June 1 Opening Day Youth Baseball and Parade June 14 Decatur Beach Party July 4 Parade and Fireworks/Holiday (Pools Open, City Buildings Closed) Aug. 17

BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival

Receiving CodeRed Warnings Decatur’s CodeRed Emergency Notification System is a telephone communication service that quickly notifies citizens of emergency situations requiring immediate action. All city of Decatur residential phone numbers in the AT&T system are currently included in the CodRed database. To register go to decaturga.com/codered.

Summer Special Events Kids Arts Festival Saturday, May 25 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center Arts and crafts, storytellers, clowns, food, music and teen activities.

Decatur Beach Party Friday, June 14 • 5 p.m.midnight Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for this annual event.

Activities include children’s boardwalk games, face painting, and wading pools in the sand. Adults $6.50 in advance, $10 at the gate; children 12 and under, free (limit two children per paying adult). Sponsored by the Decatur Business Association.

Decatur Beach Party, Friday June 14

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AUGUST 18, 2012 Harmony Park Enjoy delicious barbecue from OB’s, musical entertainment by new bands, and a great festival atmosphere. This event benefits the Community Center of South Decatur, the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association and Decatur Active Living.

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Kids Arts Festival, Saturday, May 25