All About Kids Winter 2020/2021

All about Winter 2020/2021

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All about

K ids

Winter 2020/2021

Forsyth County is growing fast, and the number of options for programs to help your kids grow to their fullest potential is growing just as fast.

We’ve collected information on some of the best programs in Forsyth County and the city of Cumming to create the ultimate parent resource.

Inside, you will find information on various sports, including basketball, Taekwondo, gymnastics, dance and swimming. Other programs include painting and drawing, music and theater, science, reading and more.

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Forsyth County Public Library

Find out more information and register for virtual events at forsythpl.org

Upcoming Events

Creatives TAB - Teen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting - For grades 6 through 12

Thursday, January 07: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sharon Forks Library

Interested in helping your community and gaining leadership experience? TAB is your answer.

workshop meant to help you visualize your personal and professional goals for 2021.

New Year, New You Vision Board Workshop - with Bella LuvĂŠ Events by Design

Saturday, January 09: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Rhonda Spratt of Bella LuvĂŠ Events by Design will present an inspiring two-hour

Cre-ART-ivity - An online art exploration program for FCPL kids

Thursday, January 14: 4:00pm - 4:20pm

An online picture book-inspired art exploration program for children.

Architects TAB - Teen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting - For grades 6 through 12

Thursday, January 14: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sharon Forks Library Hands-on-History - Explore ancient worlds through fun activities.

Thursday, January 21: 4:00pm - 4:10pm

Do you love learning about ancient cultures and lifestyles of people throughout

history? Then join us each month to explore a new topic.

Is Your Young Child Gifted? with Dr. Sarah Sumners - Early Childhood Series for Parents

Saturday, January 23: 10:30am - 11:30am

Is your young child gifted? What are the signs? What do you do next?

BOOKMOBILE VISIT - New Hope Methodist Church - 4815 Dawsonville Highway

Monday, January 25: 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Bookmobile Stop Book Sleuths: Virtual Program

Tuesday, January 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Post Road Library

Book Sleuths is a virtual book discussion featuring mystery and suspense titles

that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat!

Tween Takeout - A Virtual Program

Thursday, January 28: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Take home a craft kit, then join other tweens and hang out virtually!

Special Needs Sensory Grab & Go Activity Bags

Sunday, January 31: All Day

Hampton Park Library

Reserve a Grab & Go activity bag for Special Needs patrons!

Basic Scratch Workshop with Robotics for All: Grades 4-6 - Learn basics of coding with

programming language Scratch

Thursday, February 04: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn all the basics of coding with Scratch (a visual block-based programming

language developed by MIT),from basic move functions to advanced program

ming concepts such as variables.

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Creatives TAB - Teen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting - For grades 6 through 12

Thursday, February 04: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sharon Forks Library

Interested in helping your community and gaining leadership experience?

TAB is your answer.

Cre-ART-ivity - An online art exploration program for FCPL kids

Thursday, February 11: 4:00pm - 4:25pm

An online picture book-inspired art exploration program for children.

Basic Scratch Workshop with Robotics for All: Grades 4-6 - Learn basics of coding with

programming language Scratch

Thursday, February 11: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn all the basics of coding with Scratch (a visual block-based programming

language developed by MIT),from basic move functions to advanced

programming concepts such as variables.

Architects TAB - Teen Advisory Board Virtual Meeting - For grades 6 through 12

Thursday, February 11: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sharon Forks Library

Interested in helping your community and gaining leadership experience?

TAB is your answer.

Drawing Workshop with Young Rembrandts - Virtual Program

Saturday, February 13: 11:00am - 11:45am

Everyone can draw! Young Rembrandts’ unique curriculum engages both sides

of the brain so every child participating can learn and be successful.

Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

Basic Scratch Workshop with Robotics for All: Grades 4-6 - Learn basics of coding with

programming language Scratch

Thursday, February 18: 4:30pm - 5:30pm BOOKMOBILE VISIT - New Hope Methodist Church - 4815 Dawsonville Highway

Monday, February 22: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Basic Scratch Workshop with Robotics for All: Grades 4-6 Learn basics of coding with programming language Scratch

Thursday, February 25: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn all the basics of coding with Scratch (a visual block-based programming

language developed by MIT),from basic move functions to advanced

programming concepts such as variables.

Tween Takeout - A Virtual Program

Thursday, February 25: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Take home a craft kit, then join other tweens and hang out virtually! Register Drawing Workshop with Young Rembrandts - Virtual Program

Saturday, February 27: 11:00am - 11:45am

Everyone can draw! Young Rembrandts’ unique curriculum engages both sides

of the brain so every child participating can learn and be successful.

Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

LOCATIONS: • Cumming Library: 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA 30040 • Hampton Park Library: 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA 30041 • Sharon Forks Library: 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041 • Post Road Library: 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040 For more information, call 770-781-9840, For renewals, call 770-781-9865, Online: www.forsythpl.org Find out more information and register for virtual events at forsythpl.org ALL ABOUT KIDS - Winter 2020/2021

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Parks & Recreation

Programs ART PROGRAMS YOUNG REMBRANDTS Learn to draw in this fun and creative Young Rembrandt’s drawing class!

All supplies included. The fee is $90.00.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME PLACE 5-12 Thu. 1/28-3/4 4:15-5:30pm Central Park 6-11 Mon. 1/25-3/8 4:15-5:30pm Fowler Park

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE Join us at Sawnee Mountain Preserve for a 12-week science course designed specifically for homeschool families. The fee is $120.00. The program is at Fowler Park.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME 6+ Wed. 2/17 - 5/12 1:30-3:00pm

INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS We offer instructional clinics to individuals and groups. Clinics are offered for climbing topics such as basic rock climbing, basic tree climbing, belaying, rappelling, anchor building and knots. To learn more about these opportunities, please call (770)781-2217.

SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS BIKE RIDING CLINICS This intro clinic will teach kids how to confidently ride a bike in a fun environment! The fee is $25.00. The program is at Fowler Park.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME 2-5 Sun. 1/10 or 2/14 9:30-10:30am

ROCK MINI CITY Focus on the foundational musical concepts such as fast and slow, sound and silence, high and low and even singing and playing major scales all in a fun and engaging environment.

The fee is $75.00. The program is at Old Atlanta Park Bach2Rock.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME 3-7 Tue. 1/19-2/16 3:30-4pm 3-7 Tue. 2/23-3/23 3:30-4pm 8

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INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Come learn about a new musical instrument each class! This includes learning the parts of the instrument, the sounds it makes, and getting the chance to play for themselves. The fee is $75.00.

The program is at Old Atlanta Park Bach2Rock.

AGES 5-10 5-10

DAYS Thu. Thu.

DATES 1/21-2/18 2/25-3/25

TIME 5:00-5:45pm 5:00-5:45pm

BABYSITTER 1-DAY BOOT CAMP Babysitter Boot CampÂŽ teaches Infant, and Child Safety, Basic Life Saving Skills including adult/child/infant CPR, signs of choking, how to help a choking victim, basic First Aid, how to activate and phone your (EMS) Emergency Response Number (911), age-appropriate toys and games, how to market your babysitting skills plus much more! Bring a snack. The fee is $45.00.

AGES 10-15 10-15 10-15 10-15

DAYS Sun. Sat. Sat. Sun.

DATES 1/10 1/23 2/06 2/28

TIME 2pm-5pm 10am-1pm 10am-1pm 2pm-5pm

PLACE Fowler Park Central Park Old Atlanta Fowler Park

STEAM CAMP This camp will feature exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities to spark the imagination of our campers! Each day will be packed with awesome mixed media visual arts activities along with engaging STEM certified science and technology experiments! Camp is designed to keep your campers entertained, engaged and having fun all day! The fee is $25.00.

The program is at Fowler Park.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME 6-12 Sun 1/10 10:45-11:45am 6-12 Sun 2/14 10:45-11:45am Fun STEAM Spring Break Camp The fee is $150.00. The program is at Old Atlanta Park .

AGES DAYS DATES TIME 6-10 Weekdays 4/05-4/09 9am-3pm For more information, call 770-781-2215 or visit parks.forsythco.com ALL ABOUT KIDS - Winter 2020/2021 9

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Programs INSTRUCTIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMS PLAYBALL 404 Learn fundamental skills for soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball, and hockey. The program is at Fowler Park.

AGES 2-4 5-7

DAYS Mon. Mon.

DATES 2/01-3/22 2/01-3/22

TIME FEE 4:00-4:30pm $128.00 4:30-5:15pm $144.00

AMAZING ATHLETES Amazing Athletes uses the fundamentals of 10 sports: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, hockey, golf, lacrosse, baseball, and track and field. Children learn the importance of patience, teamwork, and selfconfidence in a non-competitive, learning-based environment. We teach our athletes about 10 major muscle groups, and how to power their bodies with power foods and good nutrition. The fee is $130.00.

The program is at Old Atlanta Park.

AGES 2.5-6

DAYS Sat

DATES 1/09-2/27

TIME 10am-10:30am

TEAMS OF TOMORROW Teams of Tomorrow (TOT) is a unique music and movement basketball handling program for boys and girls. TOT teaches 25 ball handling skills, eye-hand coordination, agility, and gross motor skills using FUN music!

TOT lessons also incorporate academics! We cover mixing colors, shapes, numbers (in English, Spanish, & French,) senses, and vowels!

The fee is $85.00. The program is at Old Atlanta Park. *This program has multiple dates and times, For more information, visit parks.forsythco.com.

TEAMS OF TOMORROW - VIRTUAL

New! Virtual TOT Lessons - these will follow the same schedule as in person lessons. Parents will be sent a link to a video each week that can be viewed at any time during the session.

Try a sample video TOT Lesson: https://vimeo.com/453481193 Password: GOTOT. 10

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ATLANTA SPORTS TRAINING Atlanta Sports Training (AST) an AAU affiliate with over 10 years of experience in sports programming. Offering one on one and small group training, in addition to group lessons and clinics in indoor and beach volleyball, basketball, homeschool PE, STEM sports, and sports training and conditioning. Our programs foster community, stand for connections, and are fueled by the belief that sports teach lessons beyond the courts.

Volleyball Development AGES DAYS DATES TIME 8-13 Wed. 1/06-2/24 3pm-4pm The fee is $100.00. The program is at Fowler Park.

AGES 3-7 3-7

DATES 1/05-2/11 2/16-4/01

PLACE C. Gober C. Gober

FEE $40.00 $40.00

LITTLE CHAMP SPORTS Developed by experts in Kinesiology and sports instruction, Little Champs promotes balance, strength, coordination, left/right skills, and gross motor skills while building self-confidence and a team attitude.

Children will also be introduced to general skills in t-ball, soccer and more. No class April 9 or 10. The fee is $120.00. The program is at Central Park.

AGES 3-4 3-4

DAYS Fri. Sat.

DATES 1/08-2/26 1/09-2/27

TIME 10am-10:45am 11:30am-12:15pm

TENNIS PROGRAMS Have fun learning tennis fundamentals! Participate in fun games and drills to increase general athleticism and improve gross motor skills.

Beginners to advanced beginners will learn and develop tennis fundamentals. Students are encouraged to repeat this class until they feel confident with the fundamentals. Bring a racquet. *This program has multiple dates, times and locations.

YOUTH DANCE CLASSES

Register online: creativemovementanddance.com Program Information: A $38.00 annual fee is collected at registration.

Tuition is monthly. Classes are held weekly until Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19. Dress code is available at registration. Recitals will be held in May with no additional fees; CMD will provide the costumes.

No class dates: January 18, 20, April 4-9 For additional information: info@creativemovementanddance.com, Old Atlanta Park (678) 482-2264; CMD_Tinydancer@comcast.net, Central Park (470) 375-2179 For more information, call 770-781-2215 or visit parks.forsythco.com ALL ABOUT KIDS - Winter 2020/2021 11

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Programs GYMNASTICS CLASSES

All ages and skill levels will explore a variety of gymnastics’ elements to develop physically as well as socially in a safe and fun atmosphere. Through practicing skills and drills from session to session each child is given the ability to move into more complex variations and routines as their skill levels improve. Children must be age appropriate by the first class. A parent observation day will be held on the last class of each session for classes that require parents to wait outside the classroom. Dress code, unless noted, is tucked in shirt with shorts/pants. For more information, please contact the instructor Stephanie Scoggins at forsythflyers@yahoo.com.

MARTIAL ARTS

This is a comprehensive martial arts program that teaches a variety of styles including Karate, Jujitsu, Aikido, and traditional Korean Taekwondo.

Ages 5 and up Location Fowler Park Recreation Center Days Tuesdays and Thursdays Time 5:45-6:45pm Monthly Fee 1 day per week - $55.00; 2 days per week - $95.00

KUNG FU

This class will teach traditional Kung Fu, modern Wushu and the 18 traditional martial arts armaments. Class will cover self-defense skills in single person forms, two-person drills and sophisticated fist and armament forms. The fee is $50.00. *This program has multiple dates, times and locations.

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Frankie McDonald, 5th Degree Master Instructor, will teach this Korean martial art form that employs kicks, punches,joint locks and other self-defense techniques. The fee is $45.00.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME LOCATION INSTRUCTOR NO CLASS FEE 6-12 W 1/20-2/17 4:30-5:30pm Central Park F. MacDonald $45.00 6-12 W 2/24-3/24 4:30-5:30pm Central Park F. MacDonald $45.00

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES JUJITSU

This is a well-balanced format of traditional and practical self-defense that integrates strikes, blocking strikes, kicks, joint locking, throws, nerve strikes, and pressure point strikes.

YOUTH ADULTS - Ages 6 to 12 13 and up Location Fowler Park Recreation Center. Days Mondays: 5:45-6:45pm and Mondays: 6:45-8:15am and Saturdays 9-10am Saturdays: 10-11:30am Monthly Fee 1 day per week - $50.00; 1 day per week - $50.00; 2 days per week - $90.00 2 days per week $90.00 No Class January 18, May 31 January 18, May 31 For more information, call 770-781-2215 or visit parks.forsythco.com 12

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We provide individualized care that is tailored to meet your child’s unique needs.

We are a partner in your child’s healthcare, providing compassionate, personalized care.

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS

A Participant Information Form must be completed and filed with the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) office prior to participating in any program or event. The form contains extremely important information which is necessary for TR staff to plan and execute safe and enjoyable programs. Please complete all information. To download the form, please visit http://parks.forsythco. com/Programs/Therapeutic-Recreation. Program Buddy Information: A program buddy is a family member or friend who attends a program with a participant to help them stay on task, have fun and reach their potential in the program. Program buddies do not have to register the program unless noted in the program description. For art programs, buddies will not complete their own project. Participants who are an elopement risk MUST attend with a program buddy. All program buddies must be pre-approved by TR staff. All TR participants must follow the TR Behavior Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience by all participants, staff, volunteers and spectators in TR programs, activities, classes and special events. Failure to adhere to the TR Behavior Code of Conduct may result in a number of consequences up to and including suspension from programs.

FRIDAY NIGHT BOWLING The TR Program’s monthly bowling program is held on the third Friday of the month at Stars & Strikes. This program is $10 cash.

All Ages F 1/15 7:00-9:00pm All Ages F 2/19 7:00-9:00pm SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP FITNESS The format is enjoyed by participants sitting or standing and various levels of ability.

AGES DAYS 6/up Thu. 6/up Thu.

DATES TIME LOCATION 1/07-1/28 5:30-6:15pm Central Park 2/04-2/25 5:30-6:15pm Central Park

BE HAPPY YOGA This Yoga class will include AGES DAYS DATES 8/up Tue. 1/05-1/26 8/up Tue. 2/02-2/23

INSTRUCTOR FEE $50.00 $50.00

postures for strength and flexibility.

TIME LOCATION FEE 5:30-6:15pm Central Park $50.00 5:30-6:15pm Central Park $50.00

CHAIR FIT Chair fit is a spinoff of Barre Class.

AGES DAYS DATES TIMES 12/up Wed. 1/06-1/27 5:30-6:15pm 12/up Wed. 2/03-2/24 5:30-6:15pm

LOCATION Central Park Central Park

FEE $50.00 $50.00

HAPPY FEET DANCE PROGRAM This class is geared towards youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.

AGES DAYS DATES TIME LOCATION FEE 8/up Mon. 1/04-1/25 6:30-7:15pm Central Park $50.00 8/up Mon. 2/01-2/22 6:30-7:15pm Central Park $50.00 For more information, call 770-781-2215 or visit parks.forsythco.com 14

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