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January-May 2018

Walk and Roll to School

March 7 Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services

Bike and Swim Your Way to a Healthy 2018 Decatur Named a Bronze Bicycle-Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists Decatur has been recognized by the See more bike news on pages 4 and 5 League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze Bicycle-Friendly Community, joining more than 400 visionary communities from across the country.

• Decatur joins a leading group of communities, in all 50 states, that are transforming our neighborhoods.

• Decatur recently completed a PATH Connectivity and Implementation Plan for a protected bicycle track on N. McDonough Street, which adds another layer of connectivity in the city.

Oakhurst Pool is open at 450 East Lake Dr., offering swim lessons, water fitness classes, lap swims, swim team and birthday parties. Decatur High School started swim team practice in the fall at the new indoor pool. Birthday party rentals have taken place on the pool deck. Visit dynamoswimclub.com for more information. See page 13 for information about spring and summer aquatics in Decatur.

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3 special events 5 athletics 6 tennis 8 active adults 9 after school 14 calendar & open gym 16 youth classes

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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

Sunday Strolls

February-November • Third Sundays of the month, 2 p.m. / Summer months, 9 a.m.

Join members of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee for Third Sunday Strolls. Walk to various green spaces in the city and enjoy meeting community members while getting your steps in. For more information visit decaturga.com/walking.

Touch a Truck

Saturday, March 17 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: East Lake Marta Station, north lot 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, and police cars – will be on display. Ride your bike to the event and have it registered by the Decatur Police Department.

If you have a vehicle you would like to display, contact Cheryl.Burnette@decaturga.com. The event is free to the community.

Decatur Races

Decatur Active Living invites you to stay fit and have fun by participating in these events.

Jan. 20 March 10 April 21 May 19 Sept. 8 Oct. 27 Nov. 10

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 Ashton Hudson...................................................... site director Danielle Perry........................................................... site director Grace Seward ......................................................... site director Kiara Smith................................................................. site director Ashley Thorpe.......................................................... site director CJ Yancy........................................................................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

Greg White...........................................................................director Cheryl Burnette.......................................... assistant director Athletic Services

Run with the Dogs Tour deCatur Beat the Street for Little Feet Three Taverns 5K – NEW! Dancer’s Heart Oakhurst 5A5K Run for Justice

Stacy Green.............................................program supervisor Carlos Jordan.................... assistant program supervisor Jada Jordan....................... assistant program supervisor Jarrod Lindsay.................. assistant program supervisor Recreation Services

Lee Williams............................................program supervisor Sara Holmes............................................program supervisor Portia Langley.....program supervisor–Ebster Center Anthony Bethel..............................................program leader Demarcus Bundrage...................................program leader Artesha Chaney.. ...........................................program leader Jonathan Holloman.....................................program leader Jerdarius Malcolm.........................................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 Stafft

Virginia Atchison......................... administrative assistant Joan Carroll........................................................... evening clerk Juanita Tyson.......................................................morning clerk Eugenia Kelley-Minor......................................evening clerk Active Living Board Members

Wendy Childers, Chair Bill Adams • Pete Duitsman • Michael Harbin Shelly Head • Jack Kittle • Adam Pinsley Clay Scarborough • Brooke Schembri

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

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

Youth Classes

Playgroups, Golf, Fencing, Gardening and More

class of each month. For more information contact Adesi Brown, adeis2274@comcast. net, 404-729-1025, or Sensei McCormick, alouisemccormick@gmail.com.

Youth classes for ages 5-18 offer opportunities to engage in new activities and learn with others.

This youth middle school program offers students the opportunity to speak on issues and concerns they face every day.

Students discover their inner talents and the importance of living a positive lifestyle.

Each week participants have a group session with topics that include 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.

Beginner Sewing One-hour classes are designed to spark the creativity of junior designers while they learn about fashion. Every project teaches a new design technique as the junior designers express their points of view.

All materials are included – just show up ready to sew. All projects are age and skill appropriate.

Decatur Playgroups – Looking for a Warm Play Space?

Make arrangements to bring your playgroup to Decatur Recreation Center or Ebster Recreation Center. 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 404-377-0494 or email lee.williams@ decaturga.com to schedule a time.

Decatur Fencing Fencing is a European-originated Olympic sport based on the art of swordplay.

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 can continue studying epee/foil at a higher level. All participants should dress in loose athletic clothing.

Protective equipment is provided to each class.

Ebster Garden Club In this hands-on, fun environment, students start seedlings, dig and loosen soil, plant the seedlings in the ground, and water the garden. Finally, they harvest the fruits and vegetables of their labor 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.

Hip Hop Dance Learn hip hop choreography to the hottest dance moves. Class meets on Mondays in the dance studio at Ebster Recreation Center.

This is a free program and no registration is required. Class limit is 12..

Karate A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. Registration deadline: before the first

Youth Platform

Toddlers

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Day Youth Camps Classes

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

Children/Youth 2-5 Years Classes and Activities At-a-Glance Class/Activity

Location

Age

Time

Day

Session

Fee

Reg. Deadline

Instructor

WebTrac No.

Magical Mornings

DRC

2-5

11-11:45 am

Wednesday

Jan. 24 – Lee Bryan Feb. 28 – Miss Ladybug Mar 21 – Reptile Wrangler April 18 – Julie Austin

$2 Resident $4 Nonresident

None

Li’l Kickers

Adair Park

3-5

5:30-6:30 pm

M/W or T/ TH

2/26-3/21 or 2/27-3/22

$65 Resident $80 Nonresident

1/29-2/23

Derante Stephen Teresa Davis

242010-07 242010-08

Li’l Warriors Adaptive Sports

DRC

3-7

5:30-6:15 pm

M/W

3/26-4/25

$65 Resident $90 Nonresident

2/26-3/23

Derante Stephen

342010-12

Li’l Sluggers

Adair Park

3-5

5:30-6:30 pm

M/W or T/ TH

4/30-5/23 or 5/1-5/24

$65 Resident $80 Nonresident

4/1-4/27

Derante Stephen Teresa Davis

342010-09 342010-10

Children/Youth 5-17 Years Classes and Activities At-a-Glance Class/Activity

Location

Age

Time

Day

Session

Fee

Reg. Deadline

Instructor

WebTrac No.

Fencing

DRC

8-17

6:30-7:30 pm

Wednesday

Monthly

$80 Resident $95 Nonresident

Ongoing

William Chase

343010-01 – Jan. 343010-02 – Feb. 343010-03 – March 343010-04 – April 343010-05 – May

Karate

DRC

7-18

6:30-8 pm 10 am

Monday Saturday

Monthly

$40 Resident $55 Nonresident

Ongoing

Adesi Brown

342010-32 – Jan. 342010-33 – Feb. 342010-34 – March 342010-35 – April 342010-36 – May

Valentines Dance

DRC & ERC

5-12

6:30-8:30 pm

Friday

Feb. 9

$5 per Student

1/8-2/7

Staff

Ebster Programs At-a-Glance Class/Activity

Location

Age

Time

Day

Session

Fee

Instructor

Notes

Ebster Garden Club

ERC Courtyard

5-17

12-2 pm

Saturday

Ongoing

FREE

Yvonne Hill

Limit: 10 kids

Beginners Sewing

ERC

8-13

6:15-7:15 pm

Tuesdays

Ongoing

FREE

Ms. Cynthia

Limit: 10 kids

Hip Hop Dance

ERC

6-12

6:30-7:30 pm

Mondays

Ongoing

FREE

TBA

Limit: 12 kids

Youth Platform

ERC

11-13

6:45-8 pm

Wednesday

Ongoing

FREE

Teresa Davis

Limit: 12 kids

Valentines Dance Friday, Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

1st-3rd grade • Decatur Rec Gym 4th-5th grade • Ebster Gym Lets Dance! Enjoy an evening of music, food, fun and friends. Tickets are $5 per student. For more information, contact Portia Langley, portia.langley@decaturga.com.

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Earn A Bike

Bicycle Rodeo

Thursdays in March • 4-5 p.m.

This four-week program is designed for kids who are interested in bicycling and do not have access to a bicycle. Participants will learn how to ride a bike, ABC quick check, safety skills, plus road etiquette and bike maintenance.

April 5 • 1-3 p.m.

Ebster Recreation Center Join us for a fun day. Each participant will learn bike safety, ABC quick check, and bike maintenance, and will complete an obstacle course.

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

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

Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day

Special Events

Biking in Decatur Third Friday Fun Bike Ride March-October • 6:30 p.m.

Join Decatur Active Living for a fun, all-levels monthly bike ride on the third Friday of the month from March through October. Meet in front of the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to put wheels down at 6:30 p.m. The route is 5-6 miles at a comfortable pace and afterwards we will visit a local watering hole for refreshment. This is a no-drop ride. Helmets and lights are required for city-led rides. For more information on biking in Decatur visit Decaturga.com/biking. Free.

National Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 2 As part of National Bike Month and the SRTS program, Decatur children will participate in National Bike to School Day. This event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated across the country – and the world – each October. 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.

Bike to Work Day Energizer Station Wednesday, March 7 Decatur has a very active Safe Routes to School program and participates in the annual Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day. Parents, school personnel and community members walk and bike with students to generate awareness of the fun of walking and biking to school. Sixty percent of our children participated in Georgia Walk Day in 2017. Let’s make it 90 percent this year!

May 18 • 7-9 a.m.

National Bike to Work Day is an annual event across the United States and Canada and promotes the bicycle as a commuting option. Stop by the Decatur Recreation Center’s Energizer Station on your way to the office (or school) and enjoy refreshments, collect bicycle safety information, cycling maps and cool swag. Plus network with other bicycle commuters. You can also take a turn riding the city’s new cargo bike.

Reasons to walk to school: • Walking is known to improve academic performance. Children arrive brighter and more alert for their first morning class.

• Walking gives children good life experience. It’s an opportunity for them to be independent, think responsibly, and make decisions for themselves. Some children feel less anxiety about being at school when they know how to get home; it’s much harder to learn that route from the perspective of a car.

• Walking gets children outdoors – and, according to Richard Louv, who wrote Last Child in the Woods, kids certainly aren’t spending enough time outside these days. Those few minutes of walking can provide inspiration.

• Walking provides daily exercise for children. Obesity rates have skyrocketed in North America, so incorporating physical activity into a child’s daily routine is a good place to start fighting it.

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Athletics

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

Action, Sportsmanship and Fun 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. Li’l Kickers and Li’l Sluggers are four-week courses 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 Jan. 29. Note: No practice Spring Break Week (April 2-6).

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 2.

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Mini Soccer • 4-6 yrs Mini soccer is an instructional program held on Saturdays for 4-5 year olds. Each Saturday, participants will 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 that Mini Soccer will be available for 4 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 one-hour practice during the week, beginning the week of March 5. Games will be on Saturdays.

Youth Baseball/Tee Ball 5-12 yrs Hit a home run with Youth Baseball and Tee Ball. Teams are grouped into 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 divisions. Join the Opening Day Parade and games on June 2 at Oakhurst Park.

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

Bring Your Stick to the Lacrosse Game Boys Lacrosse • grades K-8 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 have two practices per week at local school or park fields and will play both home and away games.

Girls Lacrosse • grades K-8 Cradle, shoot, and score! Leagues are offered for players in kindergarten through middle school. Players must provide their own equipment including lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves, goggles and mouth guard. Teams have two practices per week at local school or park fields and will play both home and away games.

Youth Sports At-a-Glance Sport

Ages

WebTrac No.

Fee/Nonresident Fee

Registration

Parents Meeting

Practice

Games

Site

Baseball/Tee Ball

5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12

132010-01 132011-01 132012-01 132013-01

$130/$165

4/1-5/6

5/13

5/15

6/3-7/27

Oakhurst

Coed Soccer

6-7 8-9 10-11

332031-01 332032-01 332033-01

$130/$165

1/21-2/11

3/4

3/6

3/18-5/20

Westchester Ebster B&G Club

Lacrosse Boys

K-3rd 4th-5th 6th-7th 8th

332060-01 332060-02 332060-03 332060-04

$130/$165

12/10-1/21

2/6

3/10-5/13

ERC B&G Club

Lacrosse Girls

K-3rd 4th-5th 6th-7th 8th

332061-04 332061-01 332061-02 332061-03

$130/$165

12/10-1/21

2/6

3/10-5/13

ERC B&G Club

Li’l Kickers (M/W) Li’l Kickers (T/Th)

3-5 3-5

242010-07 242010-08

$65/$80

1/29-2/23

2/26-3/21 2/27- 3/22

Adair Park

Li’l Sluggers (M/W) Li’l Sluggers (T/Th)

3-5 3-5

342010-09 342010-10

$65/$80

4/2-4/27

4/30-5/23 5/1-5/24

Adair Park

Mini Soccer

4-6

332030-01

$65/$80

1/21-2/11

Adult Softball Decatur Active Living keeps the fun going, even after we’ve become adults.

Join the Decatur coed and men’s softball league this spring. Decatur businesses and neighborhoods are welcome to enter into the league.

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Softball League Age

Registration Fee

Game Day Schedule

Coed Softball Men’s Softball

3/8-4/27 3/8-4/27

M/W T/Th

18+ 18+

$450 $450

5/15-8/22 5/16-8/23

Neighborhood Coed Softball Tournament Our City – One Neighborhood Saturday, May 12 • 11 a.m.

McKoy Field 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, 678553-6549 or stacy.green@decaturga.com.

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Tennis

Active Adults and Seniors

Contact Jabari Cole Contact Tracie Sanchez • 678-553-6559, tracie.sanchez@decaturga.com Contact Rebecca Aulph, 404-378-1082 • rebecca.aulph@decaturga.com 404-377-7231 • jabari.cole @decaturga.com

The Net Result?

Fun & Fitness 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. Register in advance at the Glenlake Tennis Center unless otherwise indicated. Call the tennis center at 404-377-7231.

Decatur has nine lighted courts dedicated to tennis action: Glenlake Tennis Courts 1121 Church St. • Five Courts

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

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

Scott Park Courts 231 Sycamore St. • Two Courts

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.

Oakhurst Park Courts 307 Feld Ave. • Two Courts

Adult Tennis

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 on Team Tennis call 404-377-7231.

Youth Tennis 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.

Adult Beginner

Munchkin Tennis • 4-6 yrs

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.

Instructors use backdoor learning techniques and games to teach proper stroke form and footwork while keeping the major focus of the class on fun.

Adult Drills

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.

(Drop in anytime) The drills are designed so that adults at 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 keep you coming back for more tennis.

Tennis Academy • 7-18 yrs

Youth ALTA/USTA Team Tennis Glenlake Tennis Center has youth girls and boys ALTA/ USTA teams. Space is extremely limited.

Tennis At-a-Glance Skill Level

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Age

Day

Time

Fee/ Nonresident Fee

Adult Beginners

Adult

Th

6-7 pm

$75/$100 per class

Adult Drills

Adult

F Sun

6:30-8 pm 9:30-11 am

$15/$20 per class

Beginner Tennis

7-15 yrs

F

5-6 pm

$10 hr/$15 hr

Munchkins

4-6 yrs

T

4-5 pm

$10 hr/$15 hr

Tennis Academy

7-18 yrs

Tu/Th

4:30-6 pm

$15/$20 per class

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

Contact Sara Holmes 678-553-6559 • sara.holmes@decaturga.com

Active Adults

50+ Walks

Bridge Club

Walking is a low-intensity activity that almost everyone can do. It helps us relax and energize, and provides opportunities for social interaction. It’s an easy way to stay healthy in mind and body.

Get your trump ready, grab your tallies and make your bids – Bridge Club has a table waiting for you. Coffee and snacks are provided. Call Nancy Reid, 404-284-1549, to reserve your spot.

NEW! Apple Mobile Device

Bridge Lessons

Do you feel intimidated by your Apple device? Learn how to use the features on your iPhone or iPad. Mobile devices are required during class. Open to the first 15 participants.

We will advance to two-over-one bidding, and will play duplicate bridge rather than topic-specific hands. We’ll study the Aubrey Grant/Eric Rodwell book Two Over One.

Aerobic Dance Exercise

Chair Yoga is a gentle stretch class. All moves are done from a chair or standing using the chair for balance. Participants never go to a mat on the floor. Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes. Music is slow.

Smiles are abundant.

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 lowto-medium 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.

Chair Yoga (Ebster)

NEW! Dance 101 Get ready to boogie with this heart-pounding dance workout led by Emory medical students. Dance styles include salsa, hiphop and aerobic strength exercises. Classes will be held on select Thursdays at 1 p.m.

See At-a-Glance for dates.

American Sign Language 1

Dao Yin/Qigong

Students can increase their vocabulary, focusing on family and activities in the community. Deaf culture is a part of the class.

Students will meet deaf speakers and use their sign language during deaf community activities held in Decatur.

Learn simple and ancient movements that control breath to combat fatigue and reduce stress. The class is accessible to anyone and is practiced both standing and on the ground. Please bring a mat.

Badminton (Ebster)

This class is geared to adults who want to dance to celebrate through songs of sevillanas, tangos, and bulerias. Study the tech-

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ll classes are held at the Decatur Recreation Center and are priced per month (unless otherwise indicated). See the At-a-Glance table on page 12 for complete details about fees, dates, times, etc. Please register in advance at decaturga. com/webtrac.

nique that’s used for basic marking steps, footwork, llamadas, and then use it in combinations and improvisation. Experienced dancers will enjoy the connection between music and dance as taught in this class, but no experience is necessary.

Functional Exercises A seated senior aerobics class for those with mobility or balance challenges. It includes music and workouts using elastic straps, small weights and Swiss balls.

Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Drop in and play on Sundays at Decatur Recreation Center. Futsal is a variant of indoor soccer, played on a smaller field with a heavier ball.

NEW! Gallery Tours with Sylvia Cross

Body Conditioning

Tour galleries and museums with Sylvia Cross as your guide. Learn how to look at classical, contemporary, and ancient art, plus critique and sketch an idea or two.

This class takes you on a walking tour of local galleries, a drive to the Carlos Museum and a train ride to the High Museum. Tours include parking, admission, coffee, and critiques. Meet at Decatur Recreation Center at 10 a.m. Pickup is at 1 p.m.

This cardio/core and muscle toning class builds muscle and boosts metabolism, using dumbbells, resistance bands, stability balls, jump ropes, weights and weighted balls. You’ll get your heart rate pumping while developing core strengths to support you in a wide variety of activities.

A holistic approach to learning the art of karate. A preview of the class is required prior to registration. This is an all-ages class (adults and children together).

Registration deadline: before the first class of each month. For more information contact Adesi Brown, adesi2274@comcast. net, 404-729-1025, or Sensei McCormick, alouisemccormick@gmail.com.

Open play badminton for all skill levels. Join the fun and meet new friends at Ebster gym. Starts in April.

Flamenco Dance

Karate

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NEW! Let’s Play (Ebster) Join us at Ebster Recreation Center on the first and third Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to socialize and play some games. Games will be provided. Bring a snack and a drink.

NEW! Lunch and Learn Join us for the Lunch and Learn program on select dates throughout the year. Stick around after senior aerobics class to hear speakers who are health and wellness professionals. Lunch is provided and registration is required. See At-a-Glance for dates.

Pickleball (Ebster) Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two or four players use a solid paddle to hit a plastic ball over a net on a badminton-size court. Wear your tennis shoes and start playing the fastest growing sport in America.

Scott Park Community Garden Join our gardeners for social, educational and friendly gardening year-round. The club is led by several master gardeners who host garden workshops and workdays throughout the year. Contact Sara Holmes, sara. holmes@decaturga.com.

Silver Spokes (Ebster) This senior bicycling workshop uses adult tricycles to support those with mobility challenges and to help them maintain good

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balance. Learn to ride or get back in the saddle again. Trike along with several drills that help maintain balance and support.

Silver Spokes classes will be held in April and May. You must register for a month at a time. Instructors will take you on a bike ride around Decatur during your last class.

Goals are the same as the introductory class and in addition this class will focus on feeling energy flow. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon.

To register, contact Steve Dorage, instructor (Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E.), 404-617-0071, or sdorage@ mindspring.com.

Table Tennis

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.

Participate in a sport you can play for a lifetime. All skill levels are welcome.

Tai Chi/Qigong This class is open to all levels of skill and experience, focusing on exposure to a Yangstyle short form and Qigong routines addressing a variety of challenges. We will explore some auxiliary training methods with a partner or specific tools. If you have any questions about beginning your personal practice, this is the class for you.

Tai Chi 4 Life This beginner’s class emphasizes the health benefits of an ongoing Qigong/Tai Chi practice. Goals are to improve balance, reduce blood pressure, improve self-esteem, increase energy and improve breathing.

To register, contact Steve Dorage, 404-6170071, or sdorage@mindspring.com.

Tai Chi Flow This class is for intermediate students of Tai Chi-Qigong. Instructor permission is needed to register. Emphasis is on deepening the learning of the Yang-Style 24 forms practice.

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

Volleyball

NEW! Walk Fit Decatur This free walking group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. We meet at Decatur Recreation Center and walk about three miles. We’ll have a professional with us each month to speak on different topics and interact with each walker.

All walks are co-led with Active Living staff.

Yoga-Chair/Mat Learn efficient breathing techniques while learning more about yourself from the inside out. In the practice of yoga you will tone, stretch and strengthen the muscles and the organs – creating health and wellness for the entire system. The class is suitable for persons with mobility issues and yoga can be practiced on the mat and/or chair. Please bring your own mat.

Contact Sara Holmes • 678-553-6559 sara.holmes@decaturga.com

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 developing core-strengthening exercises that will support you in a wide variety of activities.

Special Events and Classes for Seniors NEW! Book Club Join Emory medical students for a monthly book club discussion on love, life, and the human experience. Classes will be held on select Thursdays at 1 p.m. See book list and schedule below. Come to the first class ready to discuss A Whole Life, a tender book about finding dignity and beauty in solitude. Book Club is held at Decatur Recreation Center.

Jan. 18: A Whole Life, by Robert Seethaler Feb. 22: Heartburn, by Nora Ephron March 22: Night, by Elie Wiesel April 26: Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt May 17: Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck

NEW! Adventures in Jewelry Making Join us on our cultural jewelry-making tour.

This journey will not only teach the basics of jewelry making, but also give you a glimpse of Native American culture and the opportunity to experience – from the comfort of your chairs – parts of Africa, Asia, and India as well. Create beautiful, culturally inspired pieces. Transform beads and components into something uniquely yours. This course is for beginners and students with limited knowledge and skills. All beads and supplies are included in the cost of the series. Gift certificates are available.

Understanding and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits Jan. 25 • 7 p.m.

A great resource for those who plan to retire in the next 15 years and want to learn when it’s best to start their benefits. Topics include: how your benefits are calculated, spousal and ex-spousal benefits, survivor

benefits, potential taxation of benefits, early retirement and delayed retirement strategies, and more. It’s possible to increase your lifetime benefits by $125,000 or more with the right strategy. This is an education-only course provided by Robert Cox, RICP, CFEi, a professional retirement planner.

Valentine Social Feb. 14 • 11 a.m.

Help celebrate the season of love with music, games, arts and crafts plus much more.

Medicare 101 – Navigating the Medicare Maze March 15 • 7 p.m.

Did you know that Medicare A & B pays only about 48 percent of your medical expenses in retirement? Learn how the other Medicare plans can help eliminate more expenses in this education-only class. Gain an understanding of Medicare Part A & B, Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (Prescription Drug Plan). Learn about when and how to apply, deductibles, and what factors to include in choosing the right plan or combination of plans. A brief overview of Medigap (supplement) plans is also provided.

Senior Game Day March 21 • 11 a.m.

Dominoes, checkers, chess, bid wiz and Scrabble – we’ll gather this spring at Ebster Recreation Center to play some games and create a senior social outing. Lunch is provided.

Long Term Basics – Fact vs.

Fiction April 24 • 7 p.m.

The needs of Long Term Care (LTC) for you or a loved one can be extremely expensive. For some it depletes the family

Active Adults retirement assets and places hardship on the patient’s children. Learn the potential LTC expenses and explore different ways of “assembling a plan” to pay for LTC (traditional and nontraditional). Learn the basics of long term care coverage and how to evaluate it to determine if it’s a proper fit for you. The seminar examines home health care, assisted living, nursing home care and how to build a policy to fit an individual’s needs. Learn how to evaluate LTC coverage proposals from different providers. This is an education-only course provided by Robert Cox, CFEi, RICP, a professional retirement planner.

World Tai Chi-Qigong Day Saturday, April 28 • 10 a.m.

We will gather in Decatur to practice Tai Chi-Qigong together. This is a worldwide event, open to everyone. (Location to be announced.)

Picnic in the Park May 9 • 11 a.m.

Join us at McKoy Park for our annual picnic.

We will have games and entertainment.

This year will be potluck style so bring your favorite side dish. The main course will be provided. Wear your sneakers. Join us for activities at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day May 30 • 9 a.m.

A nationwide health and fitness event for older adults. The event’s goals are to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to showcase what local organizations are doing to improve the health and fitness of older adults in their communities.

Save the date and look for more information to come.

NEW! Trips for Seniors Throughout the year we will take trips in and around metro Atlanta. Some trips may have a fee. Pre-registration is required – we only have room for 14 passengers.

Jan. 16 • The King Center. Meet at Decatur Recreation Center at 10 a.m.

April 10 • Atlanta Botanical Garden. Meet at Decatur Recreation Center at 1 p.m.

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Adult Activities At-a-Glance

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CLASS TITLE

WEBTRAC NO./ REGISTRATION DETAILS

TIME

DAY

FEE/ NONRESIDENT FEE

INSTRUCTOR

50+ Walks

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

10 am (Oct-Apr) 9 am (May-Sept)

W

Free

Sara Holmes

Aerobic Dance

LZaerobics.com

9 am 5:30 pm

M/W/F M/W

$80/$85 (10 weeks) $70/$75 seniors

Bobbie Elzey

Adventures in Jewelry Making

344020-00

10 am

TH, Jan. 11-Feb. 8

$50/$60

Virginia Milner

Afridancercise (Ebster)

344020-01

noon

M/W

$15/$30

Najiyyah + Kody

American Sign Language 1

adesi2274@comcast.net

6:30 pm

TU (classes begin Jan. 16)

$275 plus $25 registration fee

Adesi Brown

Apple Mobile Device

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

11 am

TH, Feb 8

Free

Myguail Chappel (DeKalb Library)

Badminton (Ebster)

Drop in

6:30 pm

TH (starts in April)

Free/$5

Sue Weiloch

Body Conditioning

344020-05

5:30 pm

TU

$35/$40

Brenda Roberts

Bridge Club

Nancy 404-284-1549

10 am

2nd, 4th TH

Free/$2

Nancy Reed

Bridge Lessons

344020-09

1:30 pm

M

$2/$4 class

David and Carol

Chair Yoga (Ebster)

344020-10

1 pm

TH

$15$/20

Linda Mast

Community Garden

544010-10

10 am

3rd SA

$25 per year

Sara Holmes

Dance 101

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

1 pm

2/8, 2/15, 3/8, 3/29, 4/19, 5/10, 5/24 & 5/31

Free

Emory Medical Students

Dai Yin/Qigong

nilo@mindspring.com

7 pm

W

$60/$75

Neil Norton

NEW: Flamenco Dance

344020-14

7:15 pm

TU

$50/$60

Julie Baggenstoss

Functional Exercises for Seniors

LZaerobics.com

10:15 am

M/W/F

$3 per class

Bobbie Elzey

Futsal – Indoor soccer

Drop in

2:30 pm

SU

Free/$2

Aaron Marks

Gallery Tours with Sylvia Cross

344020-18

10 am

Jan 7, Feb 4 & March 4

$45 per person

Sylvia Cross

Karate (7 yrs. to adults)

342010-32

6:45 pm 9 am (advanced) 10 am

M SA

$40/$55 (1) $50/$65 (2) $60/$75 (3)

Adesi Brown

Let’s Play (Ebster)

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

11 am

1st & 3rd Saturday of month

Free/$2

Sara Holmes

Lunch and Learn

344020-34

11:30 am

1/26, 3/23, 5/25, 7/27, 9/28 & 11/16

$5 per person

Sara + speaker

Pickleball (Ebster)

Drop in

2:30 pm

W

Free/$3

Portia Langley

QuickBooks Desktop

systemhappy.com

9 am-1 pm

1/18, 3/22, 5/17

$147

Kristin Diver

QuickBooks Online

systemhappy.com

9 am-1 pm

2/15 & 4/19

$147

Kristin Diver

Table Tennis

Drop in

7 pm 10 am

TH SU

Free/$2

Charlie Slater

Tai Chi/Qigong

sdorage@mindspring.com

9 am

SA

$60/$75

Drew Bracewell

Tai Chi 4 LIFE

sdorage@mindspring.com

6:30 pm

MO

$60/$75

Steve Dorage

Tai Chi Flow

sdorage@mindspring.com

11 am

SA

$60/$75

Steve Dorage

Trips for Seniors

344020-21 344020-22

10 am 1 pm

Jan 16 April 10

Free – registration required

Sara Holmes

Silver Spokes (Ebster)

344020-23 344020-25

10 am

TH in April & May

$20 per month

DAL staff

Volleyball

Drop in

6:30 pm

SU

Free/$2

Bethany + Steve

Walk Fit Decatur

sara.holmes@decaturga.com

10 am

2nd SA of month

Free

Sara + Speaker

Yoga – Chair/Mat

344020-26

10:30 am

TU

$40/$55

Vinaya Ananda

Zumba

344020-30

5:30 pm

TH

$35/$40

Ina Claggette

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

April Youth Stroke Clinic 6-17 yrs Tuesdays and Thursdays in April $100 resident/$135 nonresident Would you like to get a jump on your summer league competition or pick up new skills so that you have a competitive edge? Try our Summer League Super Tuning Stroke Clinics, open to all swimmers age 6 and up.

Swimmers only – this is not a learn-to-swim program. Each session is limited to 20.

Session I: 6-9 yrs • 5-5:50 p.m. • 192090-01 Session II: 10-13 yrs • 6-6:50 p.m. • 192090-02 Session III: 14-17 yrs • 7-7:50 p.m. • 192090-03

July Youth Stroke Clinic 6-17 yrs Tuesdays and Thursdays in July $100 resident/$135 nonresident For those craving more swimming after the summer league ends, try our Post Summer League Super Tuning Stroke Clinics, open to all swimmers age 6 and up. Swimmers only – this is not a learn-to-swim program. Each session is limited to 20.

Session I: 6-9 yrs • 5-5:50 p.m. • 192090-07 Session II: 10-13 yrs • 6-6:50 p.m. • 192090-08 Session III: 14-17 yrs • 7-7:50 p.m. • 192090-09

Mini Gators Instructional Program • 4-12 yrs

Swim Programs

Decatur Gators Swim Team 4-18 yrs $175 resident/$200 nonresident Resident multi-child discount (children must have the same guardian/s): 2nd child 25 percent off; 3rd child 33 percent off; 4th child 50 percent off Each child must be able to swim 25 meters of either freestyle or backstroke. Children who cannot swim 25 meters should be enrolled in Mini Gators, an instructional league. The goal of that program is to teach strokes and proper swimming technique so that members can graduate to the Gators Swim Team before the end of the season. Mini Gators enrollment has a strict limit of 40. If you are unsure whether your child can swim 25 meters, register for the Mini Gators program. We will not be able to downgrade children from the Gators Swim Team to the Mini Gators once the roster is full. Swim tests will be available prior to registration. You may also contact Beth Costello at decaturgators@ gmail.com to request a swim test.

Summer league • 192090 -04 Fall league • 192090-06 Practice begins: April 30 Practice times: 6-7 p.m. beginner; 7-8 p.m. advanced

Team Social • April 29 3-5 p.m. • Ebster Pool You must be registered to attend. Come meet the coaches and learn more about the team. Swim meets are held on Tuesdays. Home meets are held at Ebster Pool in Decatur.

Summer league evening practices begin April 30: Monday-Thursday 4:30-6 p.m. • Mini Gators 6-7 p.m. • beginner 7-8 p.m. • advanced Summer league morning practices begin May 30: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10-11 a.m. • beginner 11 a.m.-noon • advanced No Mini-Gator morning practice.

Fall league practices Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. • beginner 7-8 p.m. • advanced

Registration begins

March 10

$135/ $160 Children who can swim, but cannot swim 25 yards (the length of Ebster Pool), aren’t quite ready for the Decatur Gators swim team. But our Mini Gators program may be a perfect fit.

This program will focus on stroke training to get your young swimmer comfortable with swimming the length of the pool. Successful Mini Gators may even be able to compete in one of the final swim meets. Enroll early because both sessions fill up every year.

Session I: 4:30-5:15 p.m. • 192090-05 Session II: 5:15-6 p.m. • 192090-06 Note: The multiple-child discount does not apply to the Mini Gators program since space is so limited.

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Afterschool

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

Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids and Project R.E.A.L. Decatur’s Children and Youth Services Division offers nine afterschool programs serving City Schools of Decatur K-8th graders throughout the city. The Animal Crackers program serves K-3rd graders at six locations: Oakhurst, Westchester, Winnona Park, Clairemont, and Glennwood elementary schools and at Decatur Recreation Center. The Whiz Kids program is offered at two sites for 4th-5th graders — Fifth Avenue 4/5 Academy and Ebster Recreation Center. Project R.E.A.L. serves middle schoolers at Renfroe Middle. 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.

Afterschool Programs – Fees and Registration Nine after-school programs for K-8th graders are offered in Decatur in 2018-19.

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

Reg. 5 Days Per Day Locations Grades Fee Res/NonRes Res/NonRes

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Clairemont Glennwood Oakhurst Animal Crackers

Westchester

Winnona Park

Decatur Rec. Center Whiz Kids

5th Avenue

Ebster Rec. Center

Project REAL Renfroe PROJECT

|

K-3rd $35 $340/$365 $80/$90

4th-5th $35 $340/$365 $80/$90

6th-8th $35 $250/$275 $60/$70

R.E.A.L.

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

K-5th All-Day Camps Spring 2017 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. • Ebster Recreation Center • Resident $40/day, nonresident $50/day.

Bring a lunch. Snack is provided by the program.

Date

Theme

Webtrac no.

Deadline

February Break All-Day Camps – Adventures in Science Feb. 20 Sports Science 582010-12 Feb. 6 Feb. 21 Adventure Time 582010-13 Feb. 6 Feb. 22 STEAM Ahead! Science Meets Art 582010-14 Feb. 6 Feb. 23 Nature’s Own Scientists 582010-15 Feb. 6 March 12 The Land before Time

582010-16

Feb. 26

Spring Break All-Day Camps – Adventures in Neverland April 2 Lost Boys’ Hideout 582012-01 March 19 April 3 No Talking to Pirates 582012-02 March 19 April 4 Tinker Bell and Her Pixie Friends 582012-03 March 19 April 5 Escape to Neverland 582012-04 March 19 April 6 Return to Neverland 582012-05 March 19 NOTE: No camps will be offered on city holidays including MLK Day, Presidents Day and Memorial Day. 14

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Afterschool / Summer Camps AFTERSCHOOL

Summer Camp Snapshot:

iDiscover and Camp Sycamore

Lottery Registration for 2018-19 Opens Feb. 20 at 10 a.m.

WHO: For new kindergarten families, families just moving to Decatur, and any family seeking to enroll in City of Decatur afterschool programs in the 2018-19 school year.

E-CAMPS LOGO

WHEN: Lottery registration will be open Feb. 20, 10 a.m. through April 20, 6 p.m. Visit the Afterschool Lottery page on decaturga.com/cys for further details on this process. Detailed instructions will be published online Feb. 5. The lottery will be run on April 27 and families will be notified via email of their enrollment status no later than May 14. 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.

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 City of Decatur after school program in the current 2017-18 school year as of Jan. 15, are eligible to pre-register all eligible children (in grades K-8th grades in the 2018-19 school year) for 2018-19 afterschool programs.

WHEN: Jan. 16-Feb. 2, online.

Information and release and health forms for 201819 will be made available to enrolled families via email on Jan. 16. The forms should be completed and submitted online by Feb. 2.

Afterschool & Camp Dates to Remember Jan. 6

Summer camp registration 2018 opens at 9 a.m. online and at Decatur Recreation Center

Feb. 5

Lottery page goes live on decaturga.com/cys

Feb. 20 Lottery registration opens at 10 a.m.

April 20 Lottery registration closes at 6 p.m.

April 27 Afterschool lottery spin for 2018-19 May 14 Notification of lottery/waitlist enrollment

Children and Youth Services (CYS) will be offering two summer day camps this summer: iDiscover Camp for rising K-5th graders at Ebster Recreation Center (June 11-July 6) and Camp Sycamore for rising K-3rd graders at Decatur Recreation Center (July 2-20). K-6th campers will also have many opportunities to explore a range of special interests throughout the summer in instructor-led E Camps (Enrichment Camps) at Glennwood Elementary (June 4-29) and at Decatur Recreation Center (July 9-20).

Camp Calendar At-a-Glance

June 4-29 & July 9-20 Enrichment Camps for rising K-6th graders 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / Aftercare 4-6 p.m.

June 11-July 6 iDiscover Camp for rising K-5th graders 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / Aftercare 4-6 p.m.

July 2-20 Camp Sycamore for rising K-3rd graders 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / Aftercare 4-6 p.m.

Camp Registration – Information about Decatur’s 2018 summer camp sessions can be found in the camp edition of the Playbook newsletter. Registration for summer day camp begins Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. online and at Decatur Recreation Center. Families that have not previously registered for afterschool or an activity or event through Decatur Active Living should take steps prior to Jan. 6 to get a household ID and password to use online registration. Please visit decaturga.com/webtrac for information on how to register.

Camp Costs – Camps range in cost for Decatur residents from $230 per session at iDiscover Camp, Camp Sycamore and most Enrichment Camps up to $250 for sessions with additional materials costs. Camps cost $25 more 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 information and release form. Find the 2018-19 financial assistance application on the Forms page of decaturga.com/cys. See application for required documentation. Funds are provided in part by the Mary Miller Decatur Youth Fund and are awarded to city residents who have a documented need.

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How to Play How to Play in Decatur

Register for camps and activities at decaturga.com/webtrac or at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. • Proof of residency is required for resident fees and is subject to verification. Nonverifiable addresses will not be accepted.

Proof of residency accepted includes: tax bill, utility bill, rent receipt, current signed lease agreement, or property deed/mortgage note.

• Online registration requires a household ID number and password. Paperwork must be completed in advance of registration day to allow online registration. Find more information at decaturga.com/ webtrac.

• Five-year-olds enrolling for day camps must have attended a full-day program and show proof of age (birth certificate or school record). Must be five the first day of camp.

• Registration for all programs will continue at Decatur Recreation Center and online

until programs are filled or until the registration deadlines. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m-6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• For information on how to register online, go to decaturga.com. Click on City Government > City Departments > select either Active Living or Children & Youth Services.

Go to Registration or Summer Camp for instructions. WebTrac will not accept financial aid registration. WebTrac only accepts Visa and MasterCard.

• Nonresidents of the city of Decatur must pay an additional $25 per week/camp.

Summer Camp Deposits and Payments Deposit: A $25 nonrefundable and nontransferable deposit per participant per

Dates to Remember Jan. 6

Summer Camp Registration

Jan. 15

Closed for MLK Holiday

Feb. 3

Super Hooper Day

Feb. 10

Lacrosse Parents Meeting

Feb. 19-23 Winter Break (City Schools of Decatur) Feb. 19

Closed for Presidents Day

March 3

Soccer Parents Meeting

March 7

Georgia Walk & Roll to School Day

March 17 Touch A Truck Day April 2-6

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Spring Break for City Schools of Decatur

May 2

Bike to School Day

May 18

Bike to Work Day

May 26

Children’s Arts Festival/ Decatur Pools Open

May 28

Closed for Memorial Day

June 2

Youth Baseball Opening Day

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session is required. The deposit holds a camp enrollment until the balance due date. If fees are not paid or arrangements made, spaces will be given to campers on the waiting list.

Those applying for financial assistance must pay a $10 deposit per child per session.

Balance: The balance is due May 5 for June camps and June 2 for July camps. Fees cover instruction, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.

Financial Assistance A limited amount of financial assistance is available to city of Decatur residents who demonstrate a need on a first-come-firstserved basis. Proof of residency and income verification must be submitted with the financial assistance application. Assistance is based on a sliding scale. A minimum rate will be required for each activity. Applications are available online and at the Decatur Recreation Center. Note:

Open Gym Ebster Recreation Center 105 Electric Ave.

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

Badminton Thursdays • 6:30-9 p.m. (April- May) Resident free/nonresident $5

Family Open Gym Saturdays • noon-4 p.m. (March-May)

Pickleball Resident free/nonresident $3 Tuesdays • 11:15 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Wednesdays • 2:30-5 p.m. (January-March) Wednesdays • 2:30-6 p.m. (March-May)

• An application for financial assistance is not a promise of financial aid.

• Only city of Decatur residents may apply for financial aid and are required to provide verification of residency upon application, in the form of a tax bill, utility bill or rent receipt.

• Residents are required to submit verification of income. Copies of three current paycheck stubs, letters of supplemental income, Medicaid letters, or copies of the preceding year’s filed taxes will be accepted. All information will remain confidential.

• Families are eligible to apply for financial assistance for one full-day camp program per week with a maximum of up to three sports, tennis/aquatics, or E Camps during the summer.

Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St. Residents free/nonresidents $2 Contact Lee Williams lee.williams@decaturga.com 678-553-6742

Adult Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri. • noon-2 p.m. (Jan.-May) Tu • 7-9 p.m. (March 7-May)

Youth Open Gym Basketball Mon-Fri • 3:30-5:30 p.m.

During the school year

Family Open Gym Saturdays • 2-4 p.m., starting March 18

Adult Indoor Soccer Sundays • 2:30-5:30 p.m., starting Jan. 7

Teen Basketball

Adult Volleyball

Tuesdays • 7:15-8:45 p.m. (March-May)

Sundays • 6:30-9 p.m., year-round

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