Decatur Playbook 2016 / Summer Camps

March 2016

Summer Camp Edition

Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services

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ummer camp is magical. There is no other way to describe how truly transformative the camp experience can be for children.

No two camps are the same and each experience is unique, but each camp experience offers a wide range of opportunities for individual growth in skill areas like swimming, Spanish, public speaking, creative problem-solving, tennis, and much more. In the words of Charles W. Eliot, former president of Harvard University, “I have a conviction that a few Registration weeks spent in a wellorganized summer camp may be of more value educationally than a whole year of formal school work.”

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Children love camp because it’s fun, but camp delivers much more in the form of accelerated learning and meaningful relationships with peers and caring adult role models. Camp fosters a wide variety of developmental and interpersonal skills, such as communication, group living, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging.

American Camp Association research studies on the impact of camp on children found that one of the greatest strengths of camps was supportive relationships, or the quality of relationships between youth and adult staff. “Given the unquestioned importance of high-quality relationships with adults to

the development of young people, camps represent one of the best opportunities many youth have outside of the family for experiencing these essential relationships.”* Every child can benefit from the growth and learning camps have to offer. This Summer Camp edition of the Playbook is your tool for planning your child’s summer. Camp offerings are organized by date on pages 12-13. Registration opens Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m., online and at the Decatur Recreation Center. Use your household ID and password to log in to WebTrac to find your sweet spot in the Summer of Sweet ’16! *acacamps.org/topics/research. Directions: Outcomes of the Camp Experience.

After School Lottery Registration 2016-17 opens 10 a.m. (details online at decaturga.com/cys)

March 5

Summer Camp Registration opens 9 a.m. online and 9 a.m.-noon at Decatur Recreation Center

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After School Lottery Registration closes

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After School Lottery Spin

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Fees due for May and June camp sessions

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Fees due for July camp sessions

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Stacy Green.............................................program supervisor Lindsey Struck................ .assistant program supervisor Elijah Hayse........................................................program leader Jarrod Lindsey.................................................program leader Recreation Services

Lee Williams............................................program supervisor Tracie Sanchez.......................................program supervisor Portia Langley.....program supervisor- Ebster Center Demarcus Bundrage...................................program leader Jerdarius Malcolm.........................................program leader Artesha Chaney..............................................program leader Rashell Frazier..................................................program leader Jonathan Holloman.....................................program leader Shanice Jewell.................................................program leader Tennis/Aquatics Staff

After-Camp Care is available only for camps ending at 4 p.m. After-Camp Care is not available for Tennis, Swim and Sports camps, with the exception of Tournament Tennis and Tennis, Swim and Cookout Full Day (9-4). After-Camp Care registration requires that you first enroll in a prerequisite camp session. Price is $20/week for 4-5 p.m. and $40/week for 4-6 p.m.

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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

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

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

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

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Jabari Cole................................................program supervisor Arni Ahn...............................................................program leader Thanh Doan......................................................program leader Sharon Hulette................................................program leader Kyle Morton.......................................................program leader Nia Willis...............................................................program leader Support Staff

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

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

Day Camps For children entering K-3rd grades in fall 2016 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St

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amp Sycamore for rising K-3rd graders offers campers a chance to explore a theme in-depth in a quest to find their passion. The camp combines the focus of a special interest camp with the special event and field trip elements of a day camp. Campers make new friends, learn new skills and enhance budding abilities through five weeks of discoveries and explorations.

At Camp Sycamore every day feels like a special event as campers immerse themselves in hands-on group and individual projects related to a fun theme. Campers can choose from a selection of theme-based, take-home projects each day. They can swim and play tennis one day per week, bring the theme to life on Theme Celebration Day, and showcase their explorations during the parent showcase.

After-care options are available 4-6 p.m. (see page 2). Campers should bring a lunch daily. A snack is provided.

Directors: Lartesha Chaney (Whiz Kids) and Danielle Perry (Project R.E.A.L.) Serving rising K-3rd graders (must be 5 before first day of camp) Registration # (all sessions): 183009-99 Fee/nonresident fee: $225/$250

Star Wars Return of the Jedi June 13-17 The highly anticipated Star Wars camp is back at Camp Sycamore. Campers leave home to attend our Jedi Academy, where they discover that they possess more strength and potential than they could ever dream of. They discover how to put on a light saber show, make baking soda volcanoes, fight in a light saber duel, and much more. Trip: Glow Galaxy

Have No Fear the Superheroes Are Here June 20-24 Attention all superheroes! You are invited to “power up” during our superhero week. Campers go through superhero training and graduate from our Superhero Academy. There will be games, crafts and an obstacle course designed to enhance your supernatural skills. Special Activity: Super Hero Academy (on site).

Lego City July 5-8 A camp for Lego fans! Lego City Camp inspires campers to bring their bricks to life while using their imaginations and playing in new ways.

Our Lego pros teach campers tips and tricks to get the most out of their bricks. This is a Lego Adventure you don’t want to miss.

Trip: Legoland

Fantasy Fairytale July 11-15 Jump into a storybook as we take you into a dream world where your favorite storybook characters come to life. Camp Sycamore wants all elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, mermaids, trolls, and other magical creatures to join us. We will have an enchanting time creating storybooks, dressing up and performing in plays, and making fun crafts. Trip: Stone Mountain Park

Pixel Party July 18-22 Pixel Party allows campers to star in their own video game. Campers play out fun adventures through nontraditional video gaming. We’ll create our own cardboard TV set and juice box controllers. We’ll create our own virtual reality through hands-on construction and dramatic play. Trip: Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center

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$300/$325 alling all 14- and 15-year-old campers interested in developing leadership skills while engaging in hands-on activities. We’ll start with a week of orientation May 31-June 3 that includes CPR and First Aid training, how to plan activities for campers in K-5th grades, building a working knowledge of exciting games, arts and crafts, group facilitation techniques, and positive discipline skills.

Throughout the summer the CITs will have mini learning sessions each week to help them cope with different challenges during the five weeks of camp. The CITs will also have the opportunity to get additional training along with camp directors and camp counselors during their orientation.

At the end of orientation, CITs venture off for an awesome overnight trip that includes light camping, teambuilding activities and a fabulous zip line adventure at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. The group will depart June 2 and return on June 3.

CITs will work at iDiscover Camp (Ebster Recreation Center, 105 Electric Ave.) June 6-July 8. This will give them a chance to put their observation and leadership skills into practice with the iDiscover campers.

(NOTE: This is not a paid position, nor does it guarantee employment with the City of Decatur in the future.)

To apply for the CIT program, pick up an application and recommendation forms at the Decatur Recreation Center, Decatur High School, or Renfroe Middle School beginning March 2. Applications must be completed and turned in at Decatur Recreation Center by 6 p.m. on Friday, March 18. No applications will be accepted after this time. Interviews will take place April 5 and 6. Applicants must include references from two teachers and one non-relative personal reference. Completed recommendation forms should accompany applications, each sealed in an envelope signed by the teacher or other reference.

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his program is a continuation of the CIT program, providing additional leadership development opportunities for teenagers who love camp and enjoy working with children. While the JCs are still considered campers and are expected to follow rules set forth for campers, they are given extra responsibilities and participate along with summer camp counselors in summer staff orientation (May 31-June 3).

JCs receive training in facilitating group activities for K-5 campers, activity planning, cooperative games, diversity, risk management, CPR and First Aid, and communication.

They attend their camp’s weekly staff meeting and parent orientation.

Applicants must be rising 11th and 12th graders, and have completed at least one year as a CIT. Documentation of proof of CIT experience is required. Applications will be available March 2 at Decatur High School and Decatur Recreation Center.

JC applications must be turned in at Decatur Recreation Center no later than March 18 by 6 p.m. Interviews will take place April 7 and 8 at the Decatur Recreation Center.

Applicants will need two references from teachers and one non-relative personal reference.

NOTE: JCs must attend camp counselor orientation May 31-June 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. They will work a total of five weeks (not including orientation), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Junior Counselors receive minimum wage and must secure a work permit.

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Day Camps

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

incredible feats, do some amazing activities, and test your mighty powers on an actionpacked summer camp adventure. Field Trip: Stars & Strikes

Camp Out @ Camp

For children entering K-5th grades in fall 2016 Ebster Recreation Center • 105 Electric Ave. Campers explore a weekly theme and try a variety of different activities to uncover a new interest or delve deeper into an existing passion. The camp emphasizes individual discovery as campers challenge themselves to try new things and develop new skills.

While each of the five weeks of camp will have an overarching theme, campers can choose which Camptivity areas they want to explore two days per week. The six areas are: Discover It Yourself (DIY), Why Does it Work?, Adventure in the Arts, Color Your World, Live the Wild Life, and Let’s Get Physical.

Campers swim four days per week, bring the theme to life through a weekly special event day, and take a weekly field trip. The camp takes place at the Beacon Municipal complex including the outdoor areas. Aftercare options are available 4-6 p.m. (see page 2 for more information).

Directors: Rashad Crowell (Winnona Park Animal Crackers), Kiara Smith (Oakhurst Animal Crackers), Ashton Hudson (Clairemont Animal Crackers), Rebecca Aulph (DRC Animal Crackers) Serving Rising K-5th graders USDA lunches provided Registration # (all sessions): 183039-99

Kung Fu Pandamonium June 6-10 Hi-YAH! Everybody is kung fu camping with the Furious Five this week. Discover your hidden talents, learn some new moves, and see how far you can go. Skadoosh! Field Trip: TBD

Race to Rainbow Road June 13-17 Start your engines and join the iDiscover race team for this fast-paced week of camp.

Test your limits as we speed down Rainbow Road and zoom through activities before our pit stop at Tiny Towne. Buckle up! It’s going to be a wild and wacky ride. Field Trip: Tiny Towne

June 27-July 1 Pitch your tent, enjoy a cookout, and crawl into your sleeping bag. Prepare yourself for the most camptastic week ever! Onesies, funsies, marshmallows, s’mores, a talent show, campfire stories, and so much more.

Special Event: Cookout and Talent Show

Pineapple Under the Sea July 5-8 We’re going on an adventure under the sea – are you ready? 1, 2, 3! Dive in for underwaterthemed excitement and discovery. We’ll splish-splash at a pool party under the sun, then explore the world beyond the shore at the aquarium. Field Trip: Georgia Aquarium

KaBlam!

June 20-24 It’s a bird! It’s a plane!

It’s you! If you’re more powerful than a locomotive or leap tall buildings in a single bound, then this camp is for you.

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E-Camps

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Imagine, Invent, Explore!

Artists, actors, singers, scientists, engineers, techies, and curious minds – we have something for you! E-Camps (previously known as Special Interest Camps) focus on an area of interest throughout the camp week. Camps are presented in these categories: Art, STEM, Theatre, and Exploration. Many of the camps are offered by City Schools of Decatur teachers – look for their names.

Visit pages 12-13 to see the camp offerings by week, including pricing and registration numbers.

E-Camps will be held at Oakhurst Elementary School, June 6-July 1, and at Decatur Recreation Center, July 11-22. Camps open at 8 a.m. for drop-off, and camp activities begin at 9 a.m.

Campers should bring a lunch daily. A snack is provided. Camps end at 4 p.m. with after-care options available 4-6 p.m. (See page 2 for after-care registration numbers.)

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Art Camps Animal Attributes • Rising K-2nd June 13-17 Instructor: Halley Belcore Campers explore animals through multi-media art projects. Creations will include John James Audubon style animal illustrations, mixed-up animal collages in the style of Eric Carle (as seen in the book The Mixed Up Chameleon), and papier maché animal masks. Campers will also learn about endangered animals and how humans can protect them. The week will conclude with an art show exhibiting campers’ work.

World Adventures in Art Rising K-2nd June 20-24 Instructor: Pam Beagle-Daresta Campers visit four continents where cultural stories will inspire their art projects. While in the Americas, Raven stories will inspire our masks and story rattles. In Asia, where papermaking was invented, we will make Japanese-style prints on our handmade paper. Egyptian and African tales will inspire amulet and soul washer jewelry.

During virtual visits to Pablo Picasso’s and Leonardo da Vinci’s studios we will paint with these masters.

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E-Camps (special interest enrichment camps) Contact Renae Madison, 404-378-1082 • renae.madison@decaturga.com

Camp Makers Faire Rising 3rd-6th June 20-24 Instructors: Angelina Prophet and Alexandra Shershin Ever thought about cool and unique ways to use, reduce, reuse, and recycle common household trash? Ever wanted to learn about becoming a maker? We will use everyday items to create our own games, music, and inventions. We will even have a fashion show, with outfits and a stage made from recycled materials. Help save the environment with the Maker Movement.

Sew Fun Studios’ Fashion Runway Camp • Rising 3rd-6th June 6-10 Instructors: DaQuaysha Hayes and Brittney Waters Be an up-and-coming fashion designer!

Strut your personalized garments down the runway while modeling your own creations.

Students are taught design skills, how to follow a pattern, and garment construction using our sewing machines to bring their fashion visions to life!

STEM Camps

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math For the Birds! • Rising 1st-3rd June 6-10 Instructor: Nancy Woodley Learn about Georgia’s feathered friends.

Create bird-themed art (drawing, painting, and sculpture) and build a birdhouse or bird feeder. Get to know the habitat and life cycle of your favorite birds. Learn to use binoculars and a field guide to identify birds. Bring your own binoculars if you have them.

Just Google It! Rising 2nd-4th July 11-15 Instructors: Meg Alexander and Kate Schultz Campers explore the capabilities of Google Drive and the various associated apps, such as Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Forms. Persevere through multiple chal-

lenges and project prompts as you work to become a “Google Expert.” Instructors also guide campers through the process of integrating their photography into their own work. Campers may choose to design their own unique presentations and/or collaborate with others, exploring the share feature of Google Drive.

Mad Scientists Unleashed Rising 3rd-5th June 13-17 Instructors: Benjamin Green, Edwin Ellis, and Charee Waugh Ever used your kitchen as a mini science lab, wondering what potions and concoctions you could create? Ever wondered if you had the knack for building bridges, towers, or finding the best design for the fastest racecar? Do you feel the urge to find out how to launch a rocket to infinity? If so, join us for Mad Scientists Unleashed! At this camp, you can meet other kids who are as crazy about science as you. Pull out your lab coat, goggles, and your wildest hair, and unleash the inner scientist in you through fascinating science investigations.

Minecraft and Beyond Rising 3rd-7th Session I: June 20-24 Session II: June 27-July 1 Session III: July 11-15 Session IV: July 18-22 Instructors: Steve Bartl (I-IV), with Tabitha Wiedower (III) and a guest instructor (IV) Did you know there is more to Minecraft than chasing zombies? Explore Minecraft’s other dimensions and use your creativity to solve puzzles, join quests, and play games.

The common goal is to learn the tremendous creative problem-solving potential of Minecraft. And yes, there will be zombies.

Movie Making Magic Rising K-2nd June 20-24 Instructor: Nina Salim Have you ever wanted to make your own movie? Have a great time learning how to video record, edit, and publish a movie to show to the public. You will also gain the skills needed to be creative and to develop your own vision into a short movie.

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E-Camps (special interest enrichment camps) Contact Renae Madison, 404-378-1082 • renae.madison@decaturga.com

Out of this World Science and Engineering • Rising K-2nd June 27-July 1 Instructors: Kamal Carter and Nina Salim Have you ever heard of dancing noodles?

Glow in the dark slime? Milk that spins around and around in colorful circles? All of these wild reactions can take place with ingredients found in an average kitchen.

Create, invent, design, and watch experiments fizzle, bubble, and move right before your eyes. Campers will have so much fun they will not realize that they are learning the building blocks of the scientific approach along with engineering and design principles.

Reptile and Amphibian Wonders! Rising K-2nd June 20-24 Instructor: Nancy Woodley Do you like things that slither and crawl?

Learn about reptiles and amphibians of Georgia and turn that knowledge into beautiful reptile- and amphibian-themed art. Build with clay, sculpt, collage, draw, and paint what you have learned.

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Stop Motion and Claymation Movies • Rising 3rd-6th

Totally Awesome Technology 3-6 • Rising 3rd-6th

June 13-17 Instructor: Steve Bartl Explore the world of animation! In this camp, kids learn how to create animated movies using stop motion and Claymation techniques. Explore the many different ways you can create stop motion animations, from digital cameras and MacBooks to using existing stop motion apps on the iPad.

June 6-10 Instructors: Steve Bartl and Meg Alexander Campers create totally awesome projects using iPads, MacBooks, digital cameras, ACTIV Boards, and more. Get set to explore a variety of apps such as Garage Band, Kid Pix, iMovie, Animationish, and Photo Booth.

Campers learn Web 2.0 tools, including Prezi, Blabberize, and Story Jumper, and dabble in stop-motion animation. Get hands-on experiences with a wide variety of technologies so you can show your friends how much of a “techie” you are!

Totally Awesome Technology K-2 Rising K-2nd June 13-17 Instructors: Meg Alexander and Jared Booth Campers are introduced to a variety of technology tools and can explore programs and apps. They can create totally awesome projects using iMovie, Garage Band, KidPix, Story Jumper, Blabberize, PowerPoint, and more.

Campers use MacBooks, iPads, ACTIV Boards, and digital cameras. They are grouped by grade level and instruction is differentiated by readiness level.

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Theatre Camps Camp Glee • Rising 4th-6th June 27-July 1 Instructor: Candice Newsum Camp Glee is filled with artists who love to sing and dance. It allows campers to learn vocal coaching, stage presence, team building, choreography and more! Campers of Glee also have the opportunity to perform some of America’s top hit songs for a live audience at the end of the week.

E-Camps (special interest enrichment camps) Contact Renae Madison, 404-378-1082 • renae.madison@decaturga.com

Peter Pan • Rising 3rd-5th June 13-17 Instructor: Candice Newsum Awaken your creative spirit and imagination through acting, music, and movement in a safe, non-competitive environment.

Engage in theatre games, improv, and be part of a journey to Neverland. At the end of the week, campers’ families and friends can watch Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and Peter Pan interact in Neverland.

Sleeping Beauty • Rising K-2nd June 6-10 Instructor: Candice Newsum Awaken your inner musical fantasy and imagination through acting, music and movement in a safe noncompetitive environment. Engage in storytelling and musical theatre while journeying through Disney’s classic Sleeping Beauty. At the end of the week, campers’ families and friends can see if this princess’s spell will ever be broken.

Whodunit? • Rising 4th-6th June 20-24 Instructor: Candice Newsum Awaken your creative spirit and imagination through acting, music, and movement in a safe noncompetitive environment. Engage in theatre games, improv, and bring a theatrical mystery to life. At the end of the week, campers’ families and friends can face the task of figuring out “Whodunit?”

Wizard of Oz • Rising 3rd-5th July 11-15 Instructor: Candice Newsum Awaken your creative spirit and imagination through acting, music, and movement in a safe non-competitive environment. Engage in theatre games, improv, and set off to seek the Wizard. At the end of the week, campers’ families and friends can also be off to see “the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

Exploration Camps

Everything’s Awesome LEGO Camp 1-3 • Rising 1st-3rd

A+ Chess and More Rising 3rd-6th

June 27-July 1 Instructors: Meg Alexander and Katharine Schultz Imagination is awesome. Campers use it as they push their skills beyond the building of premade LEGO sets. LEGOs were originally designed to ignite creativity through free exploration and play. Campers persevere through multiple challenges and projects as they work to become “master builders.”

They document their creations through photography.

July 18-22 Instructor: Kamal Carter Imagine learning to play a 1,500-year-old game while dancing, singing, and much more. Action-packed chess activities are designed to expand critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Learn how to analyze problems, plan ahead, and search for solutions. Learn to strategically move any piece, from a pawn to a king, into a winning position.

¡Baila, Canta, Pinta . . . y Más!

Rising 3rd-5th June 27-July 1 Instructors: Lisset Rodés and Judith Rodés Dance, sing, paint, and much, much more as we learn Spanish while having fun creating a fiesta of art. Dance and learn to play traditional Latin rhythms, make yarn paintings, sing songs, play games, and enjoy the colorful variety of Hispanic culture. ¡Vamos a la fiesta!

Chefs-R-Us • Rising 3rd-5th July 18-22 Instructor: Chef Joan Peterson-Winn Learn how to cook or enhance your cooking skills. Have fun learning ways to eat healthy, how to make edible art, and how to eat healthy when in a restaurant. Learn to cook like a chef as we make mac-n-cheese, apple wraps, oatmeal pancakes, and chocolate fruit berry French toast.

¡Español, Sí, Sí, Sí!

Rising K-2nd June 6-10 Instructor: Linda Duque ¿Quieres hablar español? Listening to and speaking Spanish is exciting and fun! Campers enjoy games, stories, songs, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, and physical activities as they build their communication skills in Spanish.

Everything’s Awesome LEGO Camp 3-5 • Rising 3rd-5th June 20-24 Instructors: Meg Alexander and Katharine Schultz LEGOs were originally designed to ignite creativity through free exploration and play.

Campers push their skills beyond the building of premade LEGO sets. They persevere through multiple challenges and projects as they work to become “Master Builders.”

Campers may choose to design their own unique sets with directions, and/or collaborate to create stop-motion mini-movies.

I Want to Be a Musician Rising 3rd-5th July 11-15 Instructors: Tanya Rodriguez and Julie Ogle Do you love music? Enjoy hours of musicmaking as we play the recorder in solos, duets, and small ensembles. We’ll add percussion to our pieces, create our own original compositions, and more!

Taiko Drumming Rising 3rd-5th June 13-17 Instructor: F. Argean Vokes Explore taiko, a form of Japanese-style drumming. Taiko is an exciting mix of drumming, choreography, and encouraging yells. Start by making some of the equipment you’ll use, learn some traditional drumming patterns, and create compositions of your own. Practice with your teammates to present a taiko concert at the end of the week.

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Tennis • Baseball

Tennis: Jabari Cole, 404-377-7231 Baseball: Stacy Green, 678-553-6549

Decatur Coed

Baseball Youth Baseball/Tee Ball

Tennis Camps Munchkin Tennis • 4-6 yrs 9-10 a.m.

Session I: June 6-10 Session II: June 27-July 1 Session III: July 25-29 Instructors use backdoor learning techniques and games to teach proper stroke form and footwork while keeping the major focus of the class on fun.

Tennis, Swim and Cookout Half Day • 7-15 yrs 9 a.m.-noon • Early drop off: 8:30 a.m.

Session I: June 6-10 Session II: June 13-17 Session III: June 20-24 Session IV: June 27-July 1 Session V: July 11-15 Session VI: July 18-22 Session VII: July 25-29 Our most popular tennis camp includes 90 minutes of tennis instruction followed by a snack each day. The campers spend the rest of the time swimming at Glenlake Pool. Camp concludes with a cookout on Friday and our world-famous game of “Hit It and Get It.”

Tennis, Swim and Cookout Full Day • 7-15 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Early drop off: 8:30 a.m.

Session I: June 6-10 Session II: June 13-17 Session III: June 20-24 Session IV: June 27-July 1 Session V: July 11-15 Session VI: July 18-22 Session VII: July 25-29 The same great camp but more of it.

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Games will be played at Oakhurst Park

Opening Day Parade Sat., June 4 • 11 a.m. • McKoy Park The summer baseball season kicks off with a parade and games to follow.

Tournament Camp • 7-17 yrs 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Session I: May 31-June 3 Session II: July 5-8 This camp is for juniors looking to play competitive tennis and focuses on advanced stroke training, movement, physical fitness, and match strategy. Participants also spend some time at the swimming pool each day. Registration is restricted to juniors who are already playing competitive tennis or who have already received significant tennis instruction.

After care will be offered for Tournament Camps and the full-day versions of Tennis, Swim, and Cookout. Register for activity 162011-(camp section number) for 5 p.m. pickup ($20/week) or 162012-(camp section number) for 6 p.m. pickup ($40/week). See page 2 for registration numbers.

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5-6 yrs • Tuesday • 132010-01 7-8 yrs • Monday • 132011-01 9-10 yrs • Wednesday • 132012-01 11-12 yrs • Thursday • 132013-01 Registration begins: April 2 Parents meeting: May 14 Practice begins: May 16 at local schools and parks Fee: $110 resident, $145 nonresident

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Wanted: Volunteer drivers, organizers, parade watchers, and convertible vehicles for the Opening Day Parade. Parade route starts at McKoy Park and continues through the Oakhurst business district into Oakhurst Park. If you would like to participate contact Stacy Green, 678-553-6549, stacy.green@ decaturga.com or Lindsey Struck, 678-5536550, lindsey.struck@decaturga.com.

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

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wim Camps are held at Glenlake Pool. Children can improve their swimming techniques and meet new friends. All camps are led by water safety instructors who balance instruction with games and free swim. Instructor/ camper ratio is 1:6. The fee includes instructor, supplies, and snacks. See the Camps At-a-Glance page for dates, times and fees. Please register in advance at decaturga.com/webtrac.

Morning Swim Camps

Afternoon Group Lessons

M-Fri. • 10 a.m.-noon

M-Th • 4:30-6 p.m.

Minnows • 7-12 yrs

A minimum of four and a maximum of six children per week.

Session I: June 13-17 Session II: June 27-July 1 Session III: July 18-22 Children learn the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Kicking and breathing techniques are refined. Basic freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke are covered.

Tadpoles • 4-6 yrs Session I: June 6-10 Session II: June 20-24 Session III: July 11-15 Session IV: July 25-29 This water adjustment camp is for children who are unfamiliar with the water and may have a fear of swimming. Basic skills such as going underwater, kicking and arm movement will be covered.

Fun games, encouraging instruction, and free swim time with other children in the group will encourage positive attitudes toward swimming.

Stroke Training • 7-12 yrs Session I: June 6-9 Session II: June 20-23 Session III: July 11-14 This afternoon activity is similar to the Minnows morning swim camp. Children learn the basic skills of swimming and water safety. Kicking and breathing techniques are refined. Basic freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke are covered.

Water Exploration • 4-6 yrs Session I: June 13-16 Session II: June 27-30 Session III: July 18-21 This afternoon activity is similar to the Tadpoles morning swim camp and is for children who are unfamiliar with the water and may have a fear of swimming. Basic skills such as going underwater, kicking and arm movement are covered. Fun games, encouraging instruction and free swim time with other children in the group encourage positive attitudes toward swimming.

Decatur Gator Swim Team

Mini Gators

4-18 yrs • $175/$200 • 191090-01 Swim Season: May 2-June 26 Practice begins: May 2 Practice times: 6-7 p.m. beginner; 7-8 p.m. advanced Swim Meets: Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.

Team Social: April 30 • 3-5 p.m • Ebster Pool Each participant must be able to swim 25 meters of either freestyle or backstroke. Children who cannot swim 25 meters should be enrolled in Mini Gators. Practice and home meets are held at Ebster Pool.

County meets are held at DeKalb County pools. The fee includes a seven-week season, five meets, and DeKalb County competition.

Note: second child 25 percent off, third child 33 percent off, fourth child 50 percent off per family.

4-12 yrs • $135/$160 4:30-5:15 p.m. • 191090-04 5:15-6 p.m. • 191090-02 Mini Gators is an instructional league that aims to teach strokes and proper swimming technique so members can graduate to the Gators Swim Team before the end of the season. Enrollment is limited to 40. If you are unsure whether your child can swim 25 meters, enroll them in Mini Gators. We will not be able to move children from the Gators Swim Team to the Mini Gators once the roster is full.

To request a swim test prior to registration contact Beth Costello, decaturgators@gmail.com. Note: Due to limited space the multiplechild discount does not apply to this program.

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Small Fry Sports Camp I 4-5 yrs • $125/150 9 am-12 pm/ERC Teresa Davis 142020-19

Decatur Wrestling Camp I 8-14 yrs • $125/150 9 am-1 pm/DHG Robert Buggs 142020-05

Tournament Tennis I 7-17 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Jonathan Aubrey 161010-01

Español, Sí, Sí, Sí Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Linda Duque 183070-07

For the Birds Rising 1-3 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Nancy Woodley 183070-10

Sew Fun Fashion Runway Camp Rising 3-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Waters & Haynes 183070-22

Sleeping Beauty Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Candice Newsum 183070-23

Totally Awesome Tech 3-6 Rising 3-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Alexander & Bartl 183070-27

Munchkin Tennis I 4-6 yrs • $55/80 9-10 am/GTC Nia Willis 161010-02

Tennis, Swim, Cookout Full Day I 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-03

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout I 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-04

Tadpoles I 4-6 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-01

Stroke Training I 7-12 yrs • $75/100 4:30-6 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 192050-02

Decatur Girls Basketball Camp 8-14 yrs • $150/175 9 am-1 pm/DHG Sarah Coleman 142020-48

Decatur Wrestling Camp II 8-14 yrs • $125/150 9 am-1 pm/DHG Robert Buggs 142020-06

Decatur Lacrosse Camp 7-14 yrs • $175/200 9 am-3 pm/EF Don Rigger 142020-13

iDiscover I: Kung Fu Pandamonium Rising K-5 • $200/225 7:30 am-4 pm/ERC CYS Camp Staff 183040-01

Animal Attributes Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Halley Belcore 183070-02

Mad ScientistsUnleashed Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Green, Ellis, & Waugh 183070-13

Peter Pan Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Candice Newsum 183070-20

Stop Motion Claymation Rising 3-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Steve Bartl 183070-24

Taiko Drumming Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Argean Vokes 183070-25

Totally Awesome Tech K-2 Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Alexander & Booth 183070-28

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout Full Day II 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-05

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout II 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-06

Minnows I 7-12 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-02

Water Exploration I 4-6 yrs • $75/100 4:30-6 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 192050-03

Gymnastics Camp I 4-12 yrs • $110/135 9 am-1 pm/DRG Ms. JoMarie 142020-42

Girls Softball Camp I 8-18 yrs • $175/200 9 am-2 pm/OF Gary Anderson 142020-02

Fastbreak Basketball Camp 10-15 yrs • $175/200 9 am-1 pm/DHG Bill Roberts 142020-39

Sycamore I: Return of the Jedi Rising K-3 • $225/250 7:30 am-4 pm/DRC CYS Camp Staff 183010-01

iDiscover II: Race to Rainbow Road Rising K-5 • $200/225 7:30 am-4 pm/ERC CYS Camp Staff 183040-02

Camp Makers Faire Rising 3-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Prophet & Shershin 183070-05

Everything is Awesome Lego 3-5 Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Alexander & Schultz 183070-08

Minecraft I Rising 3-7 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Steve Bartl 183070-14

Movie Making Magic Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Nina Salim 183070-18

Reptile & Amphibian Wonders Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Nancy Woodley 183070-21

Whodunit?

Rising 4-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Candice Newsum 183070-29

World Adventures in Art Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Pam Beagle-Daresta 183070-31

Tennis, Swim & Cookout Full Day III 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-07

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout III 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-08

Tadpoles II 4-6 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-03

Stroke Training II 7-12 yrs • $75/100 4:30-6 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 192050-04

Gymnastics Camp II 4-12 yrs • $110/135 9 am-1 pm/DRG Ms. JoMarie 142020-45

Girls Softball Camp II 8-18 yrs • $175/200 9 am-2 pm/OF Gary Anderson 142020-04

Decatur Soccer Camp 6-12 yrs • $125/150 9 am-12 pm/EF Stephen Gathany 142020-31

Decatur Cheerleading Camp I 4-5 yrs • $90/115 9 am-12 pm/DRG Wanda Nesbitt 142020-50

Decatur Cheerleading Camp II 6-12 yrs • $150/175 9 am-2 pm/DRG Wanda Nesbitt 142020-51

Sycamore II: Superheroes Rising K-3 • $225/250 7:30 am-4 pm/DRC CYS Camp Staff 183010-02

iDiscover III: KaBlam!

Rising K-5 • $200/225 7:30 am-4 pm/ERC CYS Camp Staff 183040-03

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

Camp Sycamore registration pre-requisite is 183009-99 iDiscover Camp registration pre-requisite is 183039-99 See page 2 for After Care Registration Numbers

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Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Rodés & Rodés 183070-03

Camp Glee Rising 4-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Candice Newsum 183070-04

Everything is Awesome Lego 1-3 Rising 1-3 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Alexander & Schultz 183070-09

Minecraft II Rising 3-7 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Steve Bartl 183070-15

Out of this World Sci. & Engineering Rising K-2 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/OAK Carter & Salim 183070-19

Munchkin Tennis II 4-6 yrs • $55/80 9-10 am/GTC Nia Willis 161010-09

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout Full Day IV 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-10

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout IV 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-11

Minnows II 7-12 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-04

Water Exploration II 4-6 yrs • $75/100 4:30-6 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 192050-05

Hoop It Up Basketball Camp 6-9 yrs • $125/150 9 am-12 pm/DRG James Hartry 142020-40

Table Tennis Camp 8-17 yrs • $135/160 9 am-2 pm/DRG Charlie Slater 142020-14

Decatur Complete Football Camp 6-14 yrs • $125/150 9 am-1 pm/DHS Scott Jackson 142020-47

iDiscover IV: Camp Out @ Camp Rising K-5 • $200/225 7:30 am-4 pm/ERC CYS Camp Staff 183040-04

Tournament Tennis II 7-17 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Jonathan Aubrey 161010-12

Sycamore III: Lego City Rising K-3 • $200/225 7:30 am-4 pm/DRC CYS Camp Staff 183010-03

iDiscover V: Pineapple Under the Sea Rising K-5 • $175/200 7:30 am-4 pm/ERC CYS Camp Staff 183040-05

I Want to Be a Musician Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/DRC Rodriguez & Ogle 183070-11

Just Google It Rising 2-4 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/DRC Alexander & Schultz 183070-12

Minecraft III Rising 3-7 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/DRC Bartl & Wiedower 183070-16

Wizard of Oz Rising 3-5 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/DRC Candice Newsum 183070-30

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout Full Day V 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-13

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout V 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-14

Tadpoles III 4-6 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-05

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Stroke Training III 7-12 yrs • $75/100 4:30-6 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 192050-06

Decatur Girls Volleyball Camp 10-17 yrs • $125/150 9 am-12pm/DRG Yvette Battles 142020-49

Karate Camp I 8-12 yrs • $125/150 9 am-1 pm/DRC Adesi Brown 142020-43

Sycamore IV: Fantasy Fairytale Rising K-3 • $225/250 7:30 am-4 pm/DRC CYS Camp Staff 183010-04

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A+ Chess & More Rising 3-6 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/DRC Kamal Carter 183070-01

Chefs R Us Rising 3-5 • $230/255 9 am-4 pm/DRC Joan Peterson-Winn 183070-06

Minecraft IV Rising 3-7 • $220/245 9 am-4 pm/DRC Bartl & Wiedower 183070-17

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout Full Day VI 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-15

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout VI 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-16

Minnows III 7-12 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-06

Water Exploration III 4-6 yrs • $75/100 4:30-6 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 192050-07

Sycamore V: Pixel Party Rising K-3 • $225/250 7:30 am-4 pm/DRC CYS Camp Staff 183010-05

Munchkin Tennis III 4-6 yrs • $55/80 9-10 am/GTC Nia Willis 161010-17

Tennis, Swim, & Cookout Full Day VII 7-15 yrs • $200/240 9 am-4 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-18

Tennis, Swim, and Cookout VII 7-15 yrs • $100/125 9 am-12 pm/GTC Nia Willis 161010-19

Tadpoles IV 4-6 yrs • $85/110 10 am-12 pm/GLP Joshua Weston 191070-07

Small Fry Sports Camp II 4-5 yrs • $125/150 9 am-12 pm/ERC Teresa Davis 142020-20

Karate Camp II 8-12 yrs • $125/150 9 am-1 pm/ERC Adesi Brown 142020-44

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Locations: DRC=Decatur Recreation Center; DRG=DRC Gym; DHG = Decatur High School Gym; DHS=Decatur High School Stadium; EF = Ebster Field; ERC= Ebster Recreation Center; GLP=Glenlake Pool; GTC=Glenlake Tennis Center; OAK = Oakhurst Elementary Schoo; OF = Oakhurst Park Field;.

All grade levels are rising grades. Limited financial assistance is available to Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.

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Sports Camps Sharpen Your Game

Football Camp • 6-14 yrs June 27-July 1 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of the game of football and take part in a variety of skill development drills and activities, like passing, catching, and punting. This camp allows full access to all the facilities that the Decatur Bulldogs use. Instructor: Coach Scot Jackson and his football staff from Decatur High Bulldogs

Fast Break Basketball Camp 10-15 yrs

Cheerleading Camp 4-5 yrs and 6-12 yrs

June 13-17 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Girls and boys learn the fundamentals of basketball with drills including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense, as well as one-on-one attention. Instructor: Bill Roberts, Decatur High School Boys Basketball coach, and staff

June 20-24 • 9 a.m.-noon (4-5 yrs) June 20-24 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (6-12 yrs) Cheer Camp offers an energizing week led by experienced and enthusiastic coaches.

Campers can cheer, dance, and make personalized crafts. Each camper also receives an authentic cheer skirt. The week concludes with a choreographed performance. No experience necessary – just bring your desire to have fun! Instructor: Wanda Nesbitt, CSD teacher and coach of the Decatur High Varsity cheerleaders

Girls Basketball Camp • 8-14 yrs June 6-10 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

This camp’s goal is to improve each girl’s abilities in the fundamentals of basketball, with lots of personal attention. Instructor: Sarah Coleman, Decatur High Girls Basketball coach, and her all-star staff of current and former Decatur High School players

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Lacrosse Camp • 7-14 yrs June 6-10 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Learn to play lacrosse the Decatur way! Learn the fundamentals of the game through a series of drills and game play. This camp is great for beginners and even better for players who would like to sharpen their lacrosse skills. Instructor: Don Rigger

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

Volleyball Camp • 10-17 yrs July 11-15 • 9 a.m.-noon Join us for a great week of volleyball. This camp is for beginners through intermediate.

Learn passing, setting, hitting, and serving.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends.

Instructor: Coach Yvette Battle, Decatur High Volleyball team

Gymnastics • 4-12 yrs Session I: June 13-17 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Session II: June 20-24 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mobile Gymnastics Adventures (MGA) campers focus on hand-eye coordination, body awareness, flexibility, kinetics and strength building. This camp includes gymnastics, arts and crafts, and games. The gymnastics portion is on the beginner’s level, working on the fundamentals with each participant.

Instructor: Ms. Jo, Mobile Gymnastics

Sports Camps

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

Hoop It Up Basketball Camp 6-9 yrs June 27-July 1 • 9 a.m.-noon The focus is on basketball fundamentals and basic skills. The variety of games and skill-development activities offered are sure to please campers of this age group. Instructor: James Hartry, Varsity Basketball coach at Tucker High School

Karate Camp • 8-12 yrs Session I: July 11-15 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Session II: July 25-29 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The camp is designed to introduce children to the fun, physical skills, mental challenges, and discipline of karate. Participants learn basic karate techniques including punching, kicking, blocking, and rolling. They engage in agility games – running, jumping, and dodging – that will be used to reinforce the karate concepts. Instructor: Adesi Brown

Small Fry Sports Skills Camp 4-5 yrs Session: May 31-June 3 • 9 a.m.-noon Session II: July 25-29 • 9 a.m.-noon Throw, catch, run, and jump. Campers enjoy a week of movement, tumbling, games, throwing, and catching. They develop motor skills that are basic to success in any sport.

Instructor: Teresa Davis, Renfroe Middle School coach

Soccer Camp • 6-12 yrs June 20-24 • 9 a.m.-noon Get your kicks in this camp and learn the basic skills and fundamentals of soccer. Offensive and defensive strategies are covered.

Instructor: Stephen Gathany

Softball Camp • 8-18 yrs Session I: June 13-17 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Session II: June 20-24 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Girls can improve and enhance their softball skills, including catching, hitting, and base running, with proven drills and training tips.

Instructor: Gary Anderson, Decatur High School Softball coach

Table Tennis Camp • 8-17 yrs

Wrestling Camp • 8-14 yrs

June 27-July 1 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Learn the skills of table tennis, including stroke, serve, hand-eye coordination – and experience the table tennis robot. Campers are taught table tennis rules and participate in game action. Instructor: Coach Charlie Slater

Session I: May 31-June 3 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Session II: June 6-10 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of wrestling. Instruction includes mat wrestling, takedown offense, and neutral positioning as well as discipline, teamwork, and pride. Participants gain a winning attitude that will help them realize their athletic potential. Instructor: Robb Buggs, Decatur High School Wrestling coach .

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How to Play

Registration

Opens Saturday

March 5

9 a.m.-noon

How to Play in Decatur Register for all summer camps online at decaturga.com/webtrac or at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.

• Proof of residency will be required for resident fees and is subject to verification. Non-verifiable 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 in order 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 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 credit cards.

• Day Camp registration (section 99) is a prerequisite before registering for a day camp session.

• 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 session is required.

The deposit holds space 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 7 for June camps and June 4 for July camps. Fees cover instruction, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.

Swim Team: Fees must be paid in full upon registration. All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Financial Assistance A limited amount of financial assistance is available, on a first-come-first-served basis to city of Decatur residents who demonstrate a need. 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. Please note:

• 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 special interest E-Camps during the summer.

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