Spring/Summer 2020 Activity Guide

CHAMBLEE PARKS AND RECREATION

SPRING & SUMMER

2020 ACTIVITY GUIDE

The Department Mission

The mission of the City of Chamblee Parks and Recreation Department is to provide safe, clean and beautiful parks facilities while providing quality leisure activities for the community. These services shall enhance residents’ health and well being and promote economic vitality for long-term community sustainability. We will accomplish this through creative leadership, environmentally sustainable practices and the responsible use of available resources.

Parks and Recreation Hours of Operation and Spring & Summer 2020 Calendar Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

CONTENTS 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 7 YOUTH PROGRAMS 10 YOUTH ATHLETICS 12 CAMPS 14 ADULT PROGRAMS 20 PET EDUCATION CLASSES

Chamblee City Hall

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Closed the following days: Wednesday, Jan 1 • New Year’s Day Monday, Jan 20 • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Feb 17 • Presidents Day Friday, April 10 • Staff Work Day Monday, May 25 • Memorial Day Friday, July 3 • Independence Day Monday, Sept 7 • Labor Day Monday, Oct 12 • Columbus Day, Staff Work Day Wednesday, Nov 11 • Veterans Day Thursday/Friday, Nov 26/27 • Thanksgiving Holidays Thursday/Friday, Dec 24/25 • Winter Holidays

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5468 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5016

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28 WALKING TRAILS 29 RENTAL INFORMATION 30 SPECIAL EVENTS 31 COMMUNITY GARDEN 32 PARK FEATURES & LOCATIONS

Dear Chamblee Residents, In the upcoming months the days will stretch a little longer, the weather will warm up and the parks will be alive with the play of carefree children that includes the bustle of campers, the sounds of teams cheering and the program participants laughing. Summertime is a great example of how Chamblee’s Parks and Recreation Department strives to bring the community quality programs, camps and activities for all ages to enjoy.

This work is made possible by the amazing staff that work in our parks, buildings and programs.

The Parks and Recreation Department is supported by four full time employees, eight seasonal employees, two park rangers, several parks maintenance staff, a recreation advisory committee and dozens of volunteers. It is this group of people that make our Chamblee’s Parks and Recreation Department award winning.

Most recently the department received four Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) awards: District 6 - Agency of the Year for exemplary work to deliver recreation, park or leisure related services; State and District 6 - Distinguished Young Professional – Katie Sears, who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to Chamblee’s leisure services; and State Volunteer of the Year Award (for population 20,001 to 50,000) Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wtulich, whose efforts have had a lasting effect also on Chamblee’s recreation and leisure services programs.

Congratulations to the award winners, and keep an eye on Chamblee’s Parks and Recreation Department as there are a lot of great things in store for 2020, including all the wonderful spring and summer programs listed in this edition of the activity guide!

Most sincerely yours, Jodie Gilfillan, CPRP Chamblee Parks and Recreation Director

Staff Directory Jodie Gilfillan • jgilfillan@chambleega.gov Kevin Farrow • kfarrow@chambleega.gov Katie Sears • ksears@chambleega.gov Thann Hadden • thadden@chambleega.gov Chamblee Parks & Recreation • www.chambleega.gov 3

General Information Registration Information Registration for most City of Chamblee Parks and Recreation Department (CPRD) activities can be made on chambleerec.com.

Users will need to make a free account, add any family members and select the program of their choosing. The activity will be reflected in the cart, which can then be paid for via credit card online. The Parks and Recreation Department also accepts cash, checks and money orders as payment for registrations in person or via mail.

CPRD also partners with many organizations to provide a variety of programs and athletics. At times, users will be redirected to the partnering organization’s website to register.

Refund Policy It is the policy of the City of Chamblee Parks and Recreation Department to provide high-quality opportunities to those in the community and to accommodate the maximum number of participants allowed in these programs. To accomplish this, parks and recreation staff require sufficient time to notify people on the waiting list of any programs to allow them ample time to attend and to complete required paper work. If for any reason you or your child does not attend the program as registered, please let our office know as soon as possible so we can fill the opening.

Therefore, any participant may receive a 100% refund of their registration fee if the refund is requested at least TWO WEEKS (10 working days) prior to the first day of a scheduled program or activity. If less than two weeks and two business days prior to start of the program, only a 50% refund will be issued. No refund will be issued after 10 am two business days prior to the start of the program. Full refund or credit will be granted if the program is canceled by the department. No refund will be given for a child who is suspended or expelled. Refunds will be issued on chambleerec.com as either a credit card reimbursement, account credit or check. Parks and Recreation staff reserves the right to modify refund policies for family emergency situations that cause a cancellation after the deadlines above or for children dismissed from the program due to behavior or other extenuating circumstances.

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Keep Chamblee Beautiful Keep Chamblee Beautiful (KCB) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to organize, educate, support and inspire the Chamblee community to invest their time, talents and resources into making Chamblee a cleaner, greener and more beautiful place to live, work and play. A member of Keep DeKalb Beautiful, KCB is a group of volunteers with no paid employees or officers who donate their time to making improvements within the community. Membership is open to individuals, community organizations and corporations. For more information, meeting times, event updates and contact information, please visit Keep Chamblee Beautiful online: www.keepchambleebeautiful.org.

Chamblee Parks and Rec Wins Big! Chamblee’s Parks and Recreation Department (CPRD) recently won big at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) District 6 Annual Awards Banquet, winning District 6 Agency of the Year and District 6 Distinguished Young Professional Award – Katie Sears. CPRD is one of 25 agencies in the district which has more than 225 members. “To win these awards at the district level is a big honor,” said Chamblee Parks and Rec Director Jodie Gilfillan. “At the district level, there is only one winner and no population category, so you are competing against large departments, with large numbers of parks, staff and budgets. It is equally competitive to win the distinguished professional award and Mrs. Sears has earned every piece of this award by serving on several local and state committees, completing GRPA leadership classes, earning certifications and more than doubling the number of programs offered in Chamblee.”

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Youth Programs Creative Movement and Dance Instructor: Hannah Thompson

Creative Movement and Dance has been in business more than 37 years and offers studio-quality instruction at the conveniently located Keswick Community Building. Tap-Ballet-Hip Hop (ages 4-7) is a combination class with traditional tap and ballet, along with the more modern Hip Hop. Jazz-Hip Hop (ages 8-12), also a combination class, includes a wide range of upbeat movement. In May, there will be a recital at Keswick, at no additional cost, with no costumes to buy CMD provides the costumes.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost $65 per month PLUS $38 annual registration fee Ages 4 – 12 years Dates January 7 – May 19

Day Tuesday: Tap-Ballet-Hip Hop – 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Jazz-Hip Hop – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.creativemovementanddance.com

Forefront Arts

Instructor: Elizabeth Blakemore

Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: “Fractured Fairytales”

Performance Class (ages 4 years – 6 years) Cost: $265 up-front or $72/month at registration, (January, February, March) includes 14 weeks of rehearsal with a professional director and production expenses.

Description: “Fractured Fairytales” performance class – A wonderful introduction to theatre for young performers! Actors will learn vocal and physical warmups, use imaginations to create stories, play drama games and rehearse several short fairytale plays with a twist, which will be performed for the community on Wednesday, May 6.

Act – Sing – Dance – Play – Imagine – Create – Perform

Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: “Totally Red”

Studio Series Performance Class (ages 7– 13 years) Cost: $285 up-front or $80/month (Sept – Dec) includes 13 weeks of Registration Begins November 1 rehearsal with a professional director and production expenses.

Cost At right Description: “Totally Red” theatre performance class. Don’t miss your Ages 4 – 16 years chance to perform in this hilarious show, which is a favorite of our Dates January 29 – May 6 audiences and performers throughout the past 10 years! This is a Location Keswick Park Community Building, version of Little Red Riding Hood you’ve never seen before! The story

3496 Keswick Drive is re-told through four various styles: melodrama (“The Perils of Being Info/Register at www.ForefrontArts.com Miss Red”); Elizabethan (“Much Ado About Red”); 80s Hip Hop (“Redz in the Hood”); and Avant-Garde (“Call the Moment Red”).

Actors will learn vocal and physical warmups, play drama games and rehearse with a professional director in preparation of the public performance on Wednesday May 6.

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Youth Programs Kung Fu:

Instructors: Sifu Peter Goulbourne, Jon Gass and John Hall This traditional Chinese Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Hakka Kuen) system is taught to improve practitioners’ overall well being. Expect to learn basic Chi Kung (breathing exercises), foundational exercises and application of those exercises. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and work. Sessions are 10 weeks long.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost $150 per person Ages 13 years and up Dates Session 1: Sunday, January 5 – Thursday March 12

Session 2: Sunday, March 15 – Thursday, May 21 Day Sunday: 7:30 am – 9:30 am Thursday: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

Swell Music

Instructors: Brooke Henze & Miss Sarah Sing, dance and play instruments with Miss Sarah and her friends. Swell Music provides an interactive setting to introduce babies and toddlers to music and movement, which research indicates great benefits for language and social development. Swell Music is sponsored by locally owned, Swell Forever and the City of Chamblee. Enjoy new friends at the playground afterwards!

No registration required-just show up!

Cost FREE Ages 4 years and under Dates March 3 – May 12 Day/Times Every other Tuesday at 9:30 am Location Keswick Park Community Building

3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.swellforever.com/pages/swell-music

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Youth Programs Tinkergarten

Instructor: Tara Marklin At Tinkergarten, kids of various ages explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate and create together in the greatest classroom of all – the outdoors. Parents also learn more about how kids develop, how to connect to nature as a family and how to support playful learning at home. This winter, Tinkergarten Leader Tara Marklin, will help children discover their superpowers as part of our superhero play theme! Who are our superheroes? Animals! Each week, we will be inspired by a different animal superhero and the special powers they use to survive. Like every Tinkergarten season, the winter curriculum is expert-designed to support children in developing the skills kids need to be ready to learn, ready to thrive and ready for anything. We will put special emphasis on Persistence + Grit – a skill kids need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Join us and experience the wonder of winter with your kiddo. See you outside!

Registration Begins January 1 Ages 6 months – 8 years Dates Free Community Class: January 26

6-week class: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8

6-week class: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12 Day/Times Sundays: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Thursdays: 10:30 am – 11:45 am Location Canfield Park, 3090 Canfield Drive Info/Register at www.tinkergarten.com/classes/118896

CPR Training School – Babysitter Boot Camp Certification Workshop Instructor: Christine Neely and other American Heart Association Instructors The Babysitter Boot Camp workshop is designed to get your boys and girls ready for the exciting responsibilities of being a superstar babysitter! If your teenager wants to earn their own money, learn to be independent, gain respect and begin building a reputation for being professional, then enroll them in the Babysitter Boot Camp Workshop, and get them ready for their first job!

Registration Begins January 1 Cost $49 per person Ages 10 years – 17 years Day/Date/Times Sunday, February 2: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sunday, March 29: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sunday, May 3: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.babysitterbootcamp.com/chamblee

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Youth Athletics Soccer Youth Soccer – Spring (Ages 3-12 years) - Goldline FC Goldline FC Soccer will offer three levels of soccer including recreational, academy and select.

Registration Begins December 1 Registration Deadline March 1 Cost Recreational U4 = $95 per season (includes T-shirt)

5U - 6U = $120 per season

7U - 8U = $120 per season

9U - 10U = $140 per season

11U - 12U = $160 per season Uniforms All U5-U12 players will need a new uniform.

Uniform cost is $35 and includes two jerseys,

one pair of shorts and socks.

Dates Practices begin the week of March 2

Games begin Saturday, March 14 Location Keswick Park Soccer Field and Dresden Park Soccer Field Rain Out Line: 470-395-2349 Info/Register at www.brookhavenfc.soccer

T-ball/Baseball Youth T-ball/Baseball – Spring (Ages 3-8 years) Chamblee Parks and Recreation offers co-ed recreational T-ball and youth baseball at Keswick Park. Teams practice once per week and play one game every Saturday throughout the course of the season. Players receive a jersey, pants and hat. Players should have their own glove and athletic shoes or cleats.

All other equipment is provided (helmets, bats and balls).

Registration Begins December 1 Registration Deadline March 1 Cost $75 Resident/$95 Non-Resident Dates Practices begin the week of March 2

Games begin Saturday, March 14 Location Keswick Park T-Ball Field Rain Out Line: 470-395-2349 Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

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Youth Athletics Flag Football Youth Flag Football – Spring (Ages 4 to 14 years) (i9 Sports) I9 Sports offers boys and girls flag football for youth where play is five on five, with no intentional contact allowed. Teams are organized into divisions based on the age of the child. Teams consist of 6-10 players. Teams play a one-hour game followed by a 45-minute practice. Each player receives a reversible jersey and flag belt. Appropriate footwear (rubber cleats or athletic shoes) and mouth guard are required.

Registration Begins December 1 Registration Deadline January 27 Cost $139 if registered by January 27 Day/Time Sundays: Between 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm Age Cut Off Age as of 3/29/2020 Dates February 23 – March 29 Location Keswick Park Soccer Field Info/Register at www.i9sports.com or deb.hammell@i9sports.com

Lacrosse Zip Lacrosse – Spring (Ages 5 to 12 years) (i9 Sports) I9 Sports offers boys and girls lacrosse for youth where play is three on three, with no intentional contact allowed. This is a six-week instructional program that will focus on the fundamentals of Zip Lacrosse. Each week will include practice focusing on lacrosse skills and will include a structured scrimmage game. Total time on the field will be about one-hour each week. Teams are organized into divisions based on the age of the child. Appropriate footwear (rubber cleats or athletic shoes), your own lacrosse stick and mouth guard are required–reversible jerseys provided by i9.

Registration Begins December 1 Registration Deadline January 27 Cost $139 if registered by January 27 Day/Time Sundays between 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm Age Cut Off Age as of 3/29/2020 Dates February 23 – March 22 Location Keswick Park Soccer Field Info/Register at www.i9sports.com or deb.hammell@i9sports.com

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Camps Camp Chamblee (Ages 6-12 years) Chamblee Parks and Recreation Department offers eight weeks of summer day camp (Monday – Friday) for children ages six to 12 years old (no camp week of June 29 – July 3). All campers will receive a T-shirt, as well as participate in arts and crafts, field trips and more! All field trips TBA. Registration Begins March 1 for City of Chamblee Residents March 15 for Non-Residents Cost $20 deposit to hold spot- $120 Resident/$150 Non-Resident (per week) Dates Week 1: June 1 – 5

Week 2: June 8 – 12

Week 3: June 15 – 19

Week 4: June 22 – 26

No Camp June 29 – July 3

Week 5: July 6 – 10

Week 6: July 13 – 17

Week 7: July 20 – 24

Week 8: July 27 – 31 Times 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (activities from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com or 770-986-5016

British Soccer Camp (Ages 3-14 years) Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country based upon one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US and Canada for ages three to 14. Players will improve their core techniques and become more confident on the ball. The curriculum includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games and coached scrimmages. Most camps will include a free soccer ball, T-shirt, poster and certificate, but please check your individual registrations.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost/Times Pre-Camp (6-14 years)

TinyTykes (3-5 years)

Half Day (6-14 years)

Full Day (8-14 years)

Post-camp (6-14 years) Dates June 24 – June 28 Location Keswick Park Soccer Field Info/Register at www.challengersports.com

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8:00 am – 9:00 am 8:00 am – 9:00 am 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

$25 $105 $160 $215 $25

Camps Junior Police Academy (Ages 13-15 years) This program was designed to provide young adults with basic information about law enforcement and police activities. The ultimate objective is to establish a positive relationship between Chamblee’s youth and CPD law enforcement representatives.

Applications will be available online on the city website on Wednesday, April 15.

Registration Begins April 15 Apply By May 27 Cost Free Dates Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 5 Times 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location Chamblee Police Department, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, 30341 Info/Register at 470-395-2413 OR eford@chambleega.gov

Forefront Arts Children’s Theatre Drama Camp (Rising 2nd — 8th Grade)

Act – Sing – Dance – Play – Imagine – Create – Perform Boost your child’s confidence and creativity this summer with Forefront Arts Children’s Theatre’s drama camp at Keswick Park! “Let It Snow” camp will feature acting, improv, creative play, singing, dancing, designing and more! Rehearse your favorite musical numbers from both “Frozen” films with theatre professionals, and put it all together for a public performance on Friday, July 3rd! All levels of experience are welcome.

Registration Begins February 1 Cost $249 (early bird rate) Dates Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3 Times 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (extended care available 8:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Show Performance – Friday, July 3rd at 3:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.ForefrontArts.com

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Adult Programs CPR Training School – Basic Life Support

Instructors: Christine Neely and other American Heart Association Instructors Basic Life Support will train participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Includes certification cards and is valid for two years.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost $65 per person Ages 17 years and up Day/Date/Times Sunday, February 2: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sunday, March 29: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sunday, May 3: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.cprtrainingschool.com/chamblee

Mom & Baby Fitness Instructor: Rachel Kline

Get ready for a great all over body workout! This class incorporates cardio, strength training for arms and legs and focused abdominal work. Baby is in a front carrier for the cardio and strength training portion of class. Your baby can be incorporated into the abdominal and floor exercises. Crawlers welcome, but babies must be supervised. No crawling over other babies in class! Class ends with a treat for baby: a gentle baby massage.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost $90 per person (6 weeks) OR $17 (per class) Ages Baby Age: 4 weeks to 1 year

(crawlers welcome, but must be supervised) Dates January 9 – February 13 Day/Times Thursdays at 9:30 am Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.ohbabyfitness.com

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Adult Programs Women’s Self-Defense

Instructor: Officer Chris Poythress The Women’s Self Defense Program is run by the Chamblee Police Department and empowers women with the knowledge, confidence and resources to reduce the occurrence of sexual assault crimes. The program provides effective options by teaching women to take an active role in their own self-defense and psychological well-being.

We will discuss crime statistics, crime prevention, anticipation, avoidance and self-defense techniques.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost Free Ages 18 years and up Dates February 12 and April 22 Day/Times Wednesday: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location Chamblee Civic Center, 3540 Broad Street Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

SilverSneakers-Cardio and Strength Instructor: Kendall Harper

Choose a total-body workout for aging adults, which includes safe and heart-healthy aerobics and resistance exercises to energize active lifestyles, increases muscle strength, builds cardio endurance and improves activities for daily living. Both standing and seated exercises are incorporated and is suitable for nearly every fitness level. Or choose a mat-based core condition class that incorporates standing, seated and floor mat exercises with exercise bands and dumbbells to improve posture, balance and stability, increase strength and muscle tone and lower the risk of bone loss.

Registration Begins January 1 OR drop-ins welcome Cost FREE for SilverSneakers members OR $5 for Non-members Dates January 7 – May 21 Day/Times Fitness Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

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Adult Programs SilverSneakers – Zumba Instructor: Kendall Harper

Check out this Friday class of Zumba Toning and Zumba Gold, which will combine light dance that focus on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Walk in ready to have a blast and leave exhilarated and empowered!

Registration Begins January 1 OR drop-ins welcome Cost FREE for SilverSneakers members OR $5 for Non-members Dates January 8 – May 22 Day/Times Zumba Toning & Gold: Fridays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

Swimming Dynamo Swim Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that that brings the sport of swimming to individuals of all ages and experience levels. The Swim Center provides beginning swimming lessons, year-round swimming, competitive swimming, swim lessons for triathletes and adult and co-ed water polo in Chamblee. Dynamo Swim Center is located at 3119 Shallowford Road, in Chamblee. For more information visit: www.dynamoswimclub.com or call 770-457-7946.

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Adult Programs Tennis

Instructor: Angela Simon Are you ready to get back into the swing of things this spring? Up4Tennis is excited to get back on the courts during the warmer weather.

Below is a list of classes being offered this spring at Keswick Park.

Info/Register at Call 404-617-1305, email up4tennisinfo@gmail.com or visit www.up4tennis.com.

Spring Schedule For Kids & Adults

Spring Session Starting Date: February 17th- Adult classes roll over every eight weeks Schedule subject to change depending on the weather - Call 404-617-1305 for more information SPRING/SUMMER CLASS

DAY

TIME

AGES

LENGTH OF SESSION

COST

Twinkling Stars Lil Stars Shining Stars I Shining Stars II Adult Beginners Adult C Level Adult B Level Adult B Level Adult B Level Adult B Level Shining Stars II

Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday

3:00 - 3:30 pm 3:30 - 4:30 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 8:30—9:30 pm 6:30 - 8:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm 8:00 - 9:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm

3-4 4-6 7-9 9-12 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 9-14

8 weeks 13 weeks 13 weeks 13 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks

$96.00 $260.00 $260.00 $260.00 $160.00 $160.00 $160.00 $240.00 $160.00 $160.00 $160.00

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Adult Programs Yoga

Instructor: Marlene Bogoslawsky Gentle yoga and flow and stretch yoga for adults. Beginner or advanced welcome! Sessions are six weeks long.

Registration Begins January 1 Cost $54 per person OR $11 drop-in fees Dates Session 1: 1/6 - 2/10, Session 2: 2/24 - 3/30

Session 3: 4/13 - 5/18 Day Mondays Time Gentle Therapeutic Yoga - 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building,

3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

Financial Freedom 1, 2, 3

Instructors: Melissa and Maxine Fredericks This series of complimentary educational financial workshops present information in an interesting manner. You’ll enjoy learning about topics like: • Do you know the Rule of 72? (You’d better!)

• What are mutual funds?

• The 3 Ds of successful investing • Are you reducing your debt efficiently?

• Do you know how life insurance policies really work?

These topics, once understood and applied, can have an incredible impact on your personal finances. Come to one class or all!

Registration Begins January 1 Cost FREE- Pre-registration is encouraged!

Ages 18 years and up Dates Begins Saturday, January 4th – May 16th Day First and Third Saturday of each month Times 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com OR www.primerica.com/m3fredericks

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Adult Programs Pickleball Clinics

Instructor: David Callihan Join Certified Pickleball Instructor David Callihan for various Pickleball clinics this Spring! The morning clinics are great for those with some experience in Pickleball, but want to focus on improving their skills through different drills. The one-time, two-hour evening clinics are great for those with little to no experience playing Pickleball but want to learn how.

Registration Begins January 1 Skills & Drills Clinic: Cost $50 for residents, $60 for non-residents Ages 16 and up Dates Session 1: January 28 – February 18

Session 2: March 3 – March 24 Day Days/Times Tuesdays at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Location Keswick Park Tennis Courts,

3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

Introductory Clinic: Cost $20 (to be paid directly to Coach Callihan

at clinic) Ages 13 and up Dates January 28, February 25, and March 24 Days/Times Tuesdays at 6:00 – 8:00 pm Location Keswick Park Tennis Courts,

3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

Pickleball Open Play Pickleball Open Play is a great way to meet other Pickleball players in the community, exchange information and even form teams. POP at Keswick is NOT a Chamblee-sponsored program, but rather a “reserved” time for the Pickleball community to play. However, Pickleball players are welcome to use the courts any other time throughout the week, as long as a Chamblee-sponsored program (like Up4Tennis) is not occurring. Tennis players MUST vacate the courts during Pickleball Open Play, so long as there are enough teams to use both courts. Otherwise, tennis players may stay on the one court. POP players are required to bring all their own equipment, except for the netting, which is already on the courts. POP players must put down the nets to the appropriate height (36” high at the sidelines and 34” high in the middle) and then put them back up to the appropriate tennis net height (36” all the way across).

For any other Pickleball rules or guidelines questions, please visit the USAPA’s website: www.usapa.org No registration required - just show up!

Cost No cost– free to play Day/Time Sundays: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Thursdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location Keswick Park Tennis Courts, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

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Pet Education Classes Pet First Aid for Dogs & Cats Instructor: Nicole Essawy

Accidents do happen! In an emergency, minutes, even seconds, count and more than one million pet accidents could be prevented. By attending this Pet Tech Class, you increase the chances of becoming a true lifesaver for your pet. Don’t wait until it happens – be proactive!

This five-hour, hands-on training will cover a number of valuable skills: • You will learn how to perform CPR and rescue breathing on a simulator dog manikin; • What to do when your dog or cat is choking; • How to treat bleeding or shock; • Practice bandaging techniques for ears and paws; and • Discuss allergic reactions and how do induce vomiting after poisoning.

Lots of example pictures will help you to recognize symptoms, before they become medical emergencies. Each student will receive a handbook, certificate and registration with Pet Tech.

Amenities included.

Registration Begins January 1st Cost $95 per person Day/Date/Times Sunday, March 8 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.dobiemom.com

Healthy Nutrition for Cats & Dogs Instructor: Nicole Essawy

The lifespan of our pets is decreasing! Fifty percent of dogs and cats are obese, but still malnourished. They eat processed foods and suffer from chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, allergies and inflammatory bowels. In this four-hour knowledge packed program we will discuss: • Diet-related diseases and how to prevent them; • The digestive system and its connection with the immune system; • All diets: dry, canned, cooked and how to transition to raw; and • Evaluate the food you are currently feeding your pet and how you can navigate through the marketing schemes of the pet food industry to make healthier choices for your pet.

Each student will receive a certificate, action plan and digital booklet with additional resources.

Registration Begins January 1st Cost $85 per person Day/Date/Times TBD or check instructor’s website for schedule Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Dr. Info/Register at www.dobiemom.com

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Pet Education Classes Natural Pet Care

Instructor: Nicole Essawy In this four-hour class you will get practical advice on how to properly care for your fury friend with natural products and holistic parasite preventions.

• You will learn about your pet’s vitals and how to do regular health checks from snout to paw to tail.

• We also will clarify the vaccine dilemma and bring awareness to integrative medicine and alternative treatments, so you can create a healthier lifestyle for your dog or cat.

• You will learn how to clean your pet’s ears and teeth including an exercise on how to Dremel nails.

• A special section for senior pets will teach pain management and how to use CBD Oil. Each student will receive a certificate, action plan and digital booklet with additional resources.

Registration Begins January 1st Cost $85 per person Day/Date/Times TBD or check instructor’s website for schedule Location Keswick Park Community Building, 3496 Keswick Drive Info/Register at www.dobiemom.com

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Adult Athletics

Monday – Men’s Softball Tuesday – Co-Ed Softball Wednesday – Men’s Softball Thursday – Co-Ed Softball

Adult Softball Adult Softball (Competitive) - Spring (Chamblee Parks and Recreation) Participants must be 18 or older prior to the first game of the season. Teams play a 10-game regular season schedule plus playoffs (weather permitting). Teams supply their own jerseys with numbers and ASA softballs (52cor/300 compression). Rosters can carry up to 25 players. Co-Ed teams can field six men and four women.

Waivers must be signed at the score booth before players can participate

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Registration Begins December 1 Registration Deadline March 1 Cost $475 per team Dates March 9 – May 25 Location Keswick Park Softball Field Times: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm Rain Out Line: 470-395-2349 Info/Register at www.chambleerec.com

Parks Canfield Park

3090 Canfield Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341

City Hall Park

5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341

Features Include: Nature Inspired Playground and Swing Set with Seat Wall, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Dog Waste Stations, Signage

About the Park: This area of land was purchased in 2016 from a homeowner and later turned into a one-acre park located in the Ashford Park neighborhood. The park also is close to Clairmont Park and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The park opened on April 22, 2018 and currently consists of a swing set made to look like a tree, park benches and other amenities. There also is a creek that runs the length of the park on the north side.

About the Park: In the center of Chamblee’s downtown, adjacent to City Hall, is City Hall Park. Constructed in 1995, this downtown park with its elaborate arbor, serves as a modified town square for the city. The park features numerous benches and a covered gazebo and is a favorite spring/summer lunch location for surrounding office workers.

Features Include: • ADA Accessible • Benches • Bike Rack • Gazebo • Parking • Picnic Tables

Chamblee Parks & Recreation • www.chambleega.gov

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Parks Clairmont Park

Clairmont Road (between Dyer Circle & Hickory Road) Chamblee, GA 30341

Features Include: Benches • Bike Rack • Playground

Dresden Park

2301 Dresden Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341

About the Park: Completed in 1999, Clairmont Park is a small rectangular neighborhood park located less than one-tenth of a mile north of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Clairmont Road. The site encompasses 1.5 acres and serves as a connection between Chamblee’s oldest neighborhoods: Gordon Acres and Clairmont Hills.

Designed by the surrounding community, the park addresses the needs of the largest demographic groups in the area: senior citizens and young children. The park provides designated walking paths connecting the two neighborhoods and a toddler play area.

About the Park: In 2016, Dresden Park was transferred to the City of Chamblee from DeKalb County.

Dresden Park is a 25-acre park located in the southeast area of Chamblee, which was annexed into the City in 2013. It is also home to the DeKalb County Police Officer Memorial.

Features Include: Benches, Bike Rack, Creek, Multi-Purpose Field, Parking Lot, Picnic Areas, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Tables, Trails

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Parks Huntley Hills Park

Corner of Longview Drive and Admiral Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

Features Include: • Benches • Bike Rack • Creek • Little Free Library • Playground

International Village Park

3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Chamblee, GA 30341

About the Park: The Huntley Hills Park is located at the corner of Admiral Drive and Longview Drive. It features a younger child’s play area with swings and a walking path that encircles its perimeter. A steel bridge spans the creek running through the middle of the park and leads directly into a “Butterfly Garden” that was designed, planted and is now maintained by neighborhood volunteers.

The seating area was designed and built as an Eagle Scout project.

About the Park: Located in the International Village at the intersection of Chamblee Dunwoody and New Peachtree Roads, this is Chamblee’s newest park. The park boasts a state-of-the-art playground that is ADA accessible. The park also has picnic tables and an open play area.

Features Include: Entertainment Plaza, New Playground and Swing Set with Seat Wall, Community Garden, Pavilion with Grill, Multi-Use Field, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Dog Waste Stations, Signage, Reforestation

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Parks Keswick Park

3496 Keswick Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341

About the Park: This is Chamblee’s largest park, covering more than 45 acres, with a neighborhood focus. The park contains primarily active recreation facilities including: walking trails, dog park, a full-size adult softball field, T-ball field, soccer field, multi-purpose field, two tennis courts and an outdoor basketball court. The playground facilities are ADA accessible. The newest addition to the park is a walking trail connecting the park to the Mid-City District! This extension takes you behind the softball field, under Peachtree Boulevard and Clairmont Road and comes out on Chamblee Tucker Road next to Walmart. Residents and non-residents can rent the 3,500-square-foot community building, soccer field, softball field, T-ball field and event lawn space.

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Features Include: • ADA Accessible • ADA Playground • Basketball Court • Benches • Bike Rack • Dog Park • Gazebo • Grill • Meeting Rooms • Multi-Purpose Field • Parking • Pavilion • Picnic Areas • Restrooms • Soccer • Softball / Baseball / T-Ball Field • Tennis Court • Trails

Parks Shallowford Park

3096 Shallowford Place, Chamblee, GA 30341

About the Park: Shallowford Park is located between Shallowford Road and Shallowford Place.

Serving the neighborhoods of east Chamblee, this 1.16-acre park is geared toward family activities with a playground area, several picnic shelters, a large open field and a small walking trail.

Features Include: • ADA Playground • Benches • Bike Rack • Gazebo • Pavilion • Picnic Areas • Picnic Shelter • Playground • Tables • Trails Chamblee Parks & Recreation • www.chambleega.gov

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Rail Trail Park

Walking Trails The City of Chamblee offers many wonderful walking paths, including around Keswick Park, Dresden Park and the new Rail Trail. The Rail Trail is an extensive 0.9 mile Rail Trail that twists and winds through the city. A grant was just provided to the City of Chamblee to extend the current Rail Trail to connect neighbors throughout the city, as well as to shopping centers and to restaurants.

The building of the next phase of the trail will begin soon.

Rail Trail Park Dresden Park Trail

Located between Keswick Park (3496 Keswick Drive) and Walmart (1871 Chamblee Tucker Road) Amenities: • .9 Miles of Asphalt Trail • Lights • Trash Cans • Benches • Parking (at Keswick Park Softball Fields or Walmart Parking Lot)

Dresden Park Trail

Keswick Park Trail

Dresden Park sits on 25 acres of land, which includes approximately one mile of winding trails through the park and woods, as well as to the popular playground area and soccer fields.

There are also benches along the trail for anyone needing to take a break.

Keswick Park Trail

In 2016, several members of Keep Chamblee Beautiful started carving out a nature trail in the forested section (about 17 acres) of Keswick Park. This approximate half mile of trail is located behind the soccer fields and consists of one wooden bridge built by an Eagle Scout in 2017. The path continues to twist and wind near the creek to the playground, as well as around the large multipurpose field and gazebo area.

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Rental Information Chamblee Parks and Recreation has one Community Building, one softball field, one T-ball field and two soccer fields for rent. Rental applications for both the Community Building and fields can be found on www.chambleega.gov * If you need assistance with a rental, please call the Parks and Recreation line at 770-986-5016. ** Gazebos/Pavilions cannot be rented. They are on a first come, first served basis. Charcoal grills also are located at each pavilion.

Keswick Park Community Building 3496 Keswick Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341 Facility Details: • 3,500 square feet • Capacity of 120 people • Tables and chairs available for rent

2020 Blackout Dates:

• April 6 – 10 • May 25 – August 10 • November 23 – 29 • December 21 – January 4 All other dates are based on availability. All set-up, breakdown and clean-up are the responsibility of the renting party.

Fees and Charges:

• City of Chamblee Residents Meeting room/deck/kitchen: $30 per hour, with a two-hour minimum.

• Non-Profit Organizations Meeting room/deck/kitchen: $40 per hour, with a two-hour minimum.

• Non-Residents Meeting room/deck/kitchen: $50 per hour, with a two-hour minimum.

• All Renters Security deposit: $150.00 deposit in addition to rental fees above, check returned to you/destroyed if all conditions on pages two (2) and three (3) of the application are met, which can be found online at www.chambleega.gov.

Keswick Park

3496 Keswick Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341

Soccer Field (minimum of two-hour rental)

• $80 per hour, unprepared field, no lights • City of Chamblee residents’ rate is $60 per hour • Nonprofit group rate is $70 per hour, $20 per hour charge for use of lights • $40 flat charge for prepared field (boundary lines painted)

Softball Field (minimum of two-hour rental) • $80 per hour, unprepared field, no lights • City of Chamblee residents’ rate is $60 per hour • Nonprofit group rate is $70 per hour, $20 per hour charge for use of lights • $40 flat charge for prepared field (foul lines chalked/painted, infield dragged) T-ball Field (minimum of two-hour rental) • $50 per hour, unprepared field, no lights • City of Chamblee residents’ rate is $40 per hour • Nonprofit group rate is $45 per hour • $40 flat charge for prepared field (foul lines chalked/painted, infield dragged)

Dresden Park

2301 Dresden Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341

Soccer Field

• $80 per hour, unprepared field, no lights • City of Chamblee residents’ rate is $60 per hour • Nonprofit group rate is $70 per hour, $20 per hour charge for use of lights • $40 flat charge for prepared field (boundary lines painted) ** Tennis courts cannot be rented. CPRD partners with Up4Tennis, which conducts classes at Keswick Park. A schedule of classes can be found at the tennis courts and online.**

Make checks payable to Chamblee Parks & Recreation. Credit cards accepted include Discover, Visa and MasterCard. $30 fee for all returned checks. Rates subject to change without notice. A security deposit of $150 is due with each contract to secure the rental of fields and will be returned after the rental. FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL, TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT. If fees are not paid by this deadline, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation.

Chamblee Parks & Recreation • www.chambleega.gov

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Special Events Atlanta United Watch Party

Date: March 21st Time: 2:30 pm Location: Plaza Fiesta – 4166 Buford Highway NE, Chamblee, GA 30345 Your Atlanta United team is back on the field, and we’re packing out Plaza Fiesta to cheer them on! Break out your chairs, put on your jersey, grab your friends and get ready to #UniteandConquer as Atlanta Untied takes on Chicago Fire FC. The match kicks off at 3:30 pm and fans can enjoy interactive games, a beer garden, food and of course the match itself on a 15 x 25 foot jumbotron!

#ChambleeEats Restaurant Week Dates: April 12th through April 18th Locations: Various

This April, chomp, chew and chug (water of course!) your way through Chamblee Restaurant week. This inaugural week-long experience will celebrate one of the great things about the City of Chamblee – the restaurants!

Participating restaurants will showcase some of their best dishes or explore new fares at set prices, allowing you to sample food and drink from some of the best, most talked about restaurants in Georgia.

Chamblee Summer Concert Series – Fourth of July Celebration Dates: May, June, July 4th and August (specific dates TBA) Locations: May/June/August – Downtown Chamblee – 5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 July – Keswick Park – 3496 Keswick Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341

Calling all music lovers, outdoor concert lovers and - of course - lovers of all things Chamblee!

The Chamblee Summer Concert Series (CSCS) has become one of the most highly anticipated music series in the county that attracts an average of 15,000 people a year. With eight bands, four nights of great music and one awe-mazing fireworks show, the CSCS is a must-attend summer event. Starting in May and ending in August, the City of Chamblee brings some of the greatest acts to the stage from Sister Hazel to Everclear and Gin Blossoms. Don’t hear about it, be a part of the way #ChambleeRocks! More info at www.chambleerocks.net.

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Chamblee Community Garden at Village Park

The City of Chamblee Parks & Recreation Department is the governing authority of the Chamblee Community Garden at Village Park.

• Register for a garden plot at ChambleeREC.com. Registration begins January 1st • The fee for the use of the garden is $60 per plot, per year • Garden plot contracts are valid for 12 months starting March 1st.

• There are 12 total garden plots. Each plot is 3 ft. by 7 ft.

• Community Garden plots will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to City of Chamblee residents.

• Members receive an access code to enter the garden during park hours.

• Gardening fees include…

- Use of land - Utilities (when available) - Compost and mulch (when available)

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Park Features & Locations 1

Canfield Park

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Huntley Hills Park

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Rail Trail Park

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Keswick Park

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City Hall Park

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Shallowford Park

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International Village Park

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Clairmont Park

Dresden Park

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Hearn Property (Future)

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Savoy Property (Future)

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Canfield Park 3090 Canfield Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

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Rail Trail Park Keswick Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

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City Hall Park 5468 Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341

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Clairmont Park Clairmont Road (between Dyer Circle & Hickory Road) Chamblee, GA 30341

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Dresden Park 2301 Dresden Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

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Huntley Hills Park Corner of Longview Drive and Admiral Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

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Keswick Park 3496 Keswick Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

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Shallowford Park 3096 Shallowford Place Chamblee, GA 30341

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International Village Park 3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Hearn Property (Future) 4445 Buford Hwy NE Chamblee, GA 30341

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Savoy Property (Future) Savoy Drive Chamblee, GA 30341

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Chamblee Parks and Recreation Department 770-986-5016

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5468 Peachtree Rd • Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770.986.5016 www.chambleega.gov