Decatur Kids Activity Book 2018

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City logo quiz

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This activity book, designed for school-age children, is filled with information about city services.

We hope you learn about our city and have fun at the same time.

For additional copies or to make suggestions for next year’s Kids Activity Book, please contact decaturfocus@decaturga.com or call 404-371-8386.

What is Georgia Cities Week?

Where can you see the city lo go?

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Find puzzle solutions and more fun!

Visit decaturga.com/kidsactivitybook to download and print extra pages, and find solutions for each challenge.

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Georgia Cities Week is in April each year, and the theme this year is “Georgia Cities in the Spotlight.” Each city in Georgia designs its own programs to highlight city services and activities. Decatur celebrates Georgia Cities Week with this special Kids Activity Book. ©2018 City of Decatur, Georgia Design and illustrations by Lampe-Farley.com

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Special event scramble

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Decatur has fun events for kids all year!

Unscramble the months and write them in the blank spaces provided.

Find out more at visitdecaturga.com LPRAI ----Oakhurst Jazz Nights

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Blue Sky C oncerts Concerts on the Sq uare Commun ity Lanter n Parade Decatur A rts Festiva l

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Go ahead, splash it up!

Who? YOU! What? Put the pieces together.

Why? To find out something fun you can do all year, and where you can do it.

Hurry up!

We’re ready to jump in!

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Summer fun feedback

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Technology! Nature!

Sports! Cooking!

Drama! Art! Decatur offers 100+ summer camps.

Tell us about your camp experiences.

Bring your completed survey to the Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave. Or, send a photo of it to nancy.brune@ decaturga.com

Got a great idea for a new camp?

Write it in on no. 8!

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Signs, signs, signs NO BROCCOLI ZONE

CLEAN UP

AFTER YOUR PET Thank You |

FRESH AIR ZONE

Decatur has lots of special signs for awards and safety rules. Circle the signs you can see around town!

NO SMOKING in any public park, place or building

City Code Part III, Chapter 6, Sect. 6-22

Connect the dots to see the new McDonough Street streetscape!

It has new sidewalks, street lights, a dedicated cycle track, and bioswales.

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What is a bioswale?

A bioswale has plantings that provide beauty, and also helps to absorb stormwater when it rains to prevent flooding in the street.

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Who is buried at the main entrance to the Children’s Home property?

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The building directly behind the main administrative building is named for the Children’s Home founders. What was their name?

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Name three buildings on the property:

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How many MARTA stops border the property along Columbia Drive?

The Moore Chapel is one of the oldest buildings on the property. What year was it built?

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Grab a favorite grownup and explore the property at 500 S. Columbia Dr. Find the answers to these 10 questions!

How many swings are on the property?

How many bodies of water are there on the property for fishing or swimming?

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Name three activities that children might do here:

We’re on a summer camp field trip!

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Kid-friendly shops Design your own Decatur storefront!

Draw items in the window, and put the name in the sign space. Bring your drawing to the Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., and get a special prize!

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Clean sweep streets Sta rt!

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Go to smart911.com with your parents to set up a special safety account for your family.

MY SAFETY PASSPORT

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emergency contact

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fold on dotted lines and cut a slit in the middle

Stay safe out there Fill out, cut out, an d fold up this handy little book for a ready reference on safety in the city.

Need help folding? Check decaturga.com/kidsactivitybook.

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Fire safety at home

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City budget spotlight

Shhh!

I’m counting!

City Schools Each icon stands for a penny in a city budget dollar.

Count the icons and see how the city budget gets divided. Find out more at decaturga.com/budget.

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Have you seen Decatur in the movies and on TV? Our city is a popular filming location!

Capital Improvements Downtown Development Authority City Government General Fund TOTAL

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New sculptures downtown This is called “Plenum Orb,” by Donald Gialanellal

See it!

233 E. Trinity Pl. in front of the Arlo apartments.

Try your hand at drawing the mirror image of this new Artway sculpture!

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This is one of five new sculptures on display around downtown

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There are five outdoor sculptures placed in Oakhurst Village, too!

Find out more at decaturga.com/ publicart

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