After School Activities Guide 2024

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2024-25 Orchestra Season Come and join us for an unforgettable season filled with excitement, learning & new friendships.

PURPOSE YOGC is an extracurricular orchestra for students who love music, as an add-on to their school ensemble, where students can enjoy and learn by playing with musicians from other schools.

706-256-3614 www.yogc.org info@yogc.org

PROGRAMS String Orchestra for students with less than 5 years exp. on a string instrument (6-9 grade).

Youth Orchestra for students with 3+ years exp. with a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument (9-12th grade).

Chamber Ensembles extra hour per week of coaching, 2 chamber recitals, & community events.

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Parents Love Our Kids Karate!

Confidence Focus Discipline Improved Grades

Respect Fitness Self Defense Coordination

Call Us at 706-326-0153

Unlimited Classes No Contracts Family Rates Military Rates

FREE WEEK! *Free Uniform at Registration

www.EastWestFamilyMartialArts.com

A WEEK CLASSES ONCE ASS 1.5 HRS EACH CL

Let’s prepar e for a job of tomorrow, Preparing kids for jobs that do not exist yet!!

TODAY! Hands-On Training in Engineering, Robotics, Coding and AI ING R E E Fun projects like build ENGIN& VR AI your own laptop & telescope.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WHAT PARENTS SAY "She is always learning new and exciting things! He enjoys making new friends."

“My son loves going there and it’s a great place for kids to learn more about STEAM!”

706-600-1126

www.steaminventors.com info@steaminventors.com

8342 Veterans Pkwy #100, Columbus

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HOO’s learning

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By Ashley Byard, BSE, Chattahoochee Adventure Co. Outdoor Learning Co-Op

“All kids can benefit from more wonder in their life.” - Jill Winger Children are born with an abundance of curiosity and wonder. They are experiencing everything for the very first time, so even the smallest details that we, as adults, have long tuned out, light up their senses - the feeling of mud, the sound of a Carolina Wren, or the scent of tea olives on the breeze. All of these simple things spark their imaginations in big ways!

But how do we continue to cultivate that curiosity as they grow up? How can we continue to provide opportunities that ignite their senses? What if the answer is just beyond the front door?

A recent study from Sanford Health News says that, on average, American children spend less than 10 minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play compared to seven hours in front of a screen. It’s undeniable that we live in the most technologically advanced time we have ever known, and the technology is rapidly changing all the time.

Kids need to be able to navigate all the gizmos and gadgets because it’s simply a part of their lives. But unfortunately, studies show children spend

a disproportionate amount of their time on screens, rather than engaging in unstructured play outside. Though technology can provide an incredibly realistic experience, it cannot replace what nature provides.

Being outside provides people of all ages so many mental and physical health benefits.

Young children especially need the opportunity to slow down, rather than race forward to the next milestone or activity. Their bodies and minds need time to build forts and shelters, learn how to use tools safely and appropriately, play in puddles, touch plants, see and touch insects, walk on logs, balance on boulders and so much more! Doing things like this has shown to improve everything from agility to mood. Time outside doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated.

Given the time and space to do so, children can create whole worlds with found objects and a few friends.

We are now enrolling for Columbus’ only outdoor, nature-based Kindergarten, Wild World Primary. Visit ChattAdventure.com to learn more and attend our open house on August 20 mentioned below.

What are you waiting for? Set down the screens and let’s get outside!

Here are some great outdoor opportunities that Chattahoochee Adventure Company is offering in the month of August. All event locations are at our 3rd Ave Community Garden, located near 1622 3rd Avenue in Columbus, except for “River Explorer.” Visit us at ChattAdventure to register online for all events or learn more about our outdoor educational programs.

August 6 • 9:30-10:30am

Mud Kitchen Texture-based play in our Garden Mud Kitchen.

Let your child get messy and learn through their senses.

August 14, 21, 28 2:45-4:15pm

Wednesdays Garden Play After school emotional regulation as we transition back into the routine of school. Give your child an opportunity to run, play, explore, and connect in nature. Unstructured, outdoor time is a perfect way to reset before family time, dinner and bed. Teacher-moderated and child-led, this offering gives all ages a chance to safely experience re-wilding.

August 15 • 9:30-11am

August 20 • 5:30-6:30 pm

River Explorer

Wild World Primary

IRL Co-op Open House $10/child • Ages 5-15 • Location TBA

Open House

Check out our homeschool co-op, meet our families and see what we do! We’re taking it to the river for education, adventure and stewardship. Please bring swimsuit, personal floatation device (PFD), and change of clothes.

Meet our teacher, see our space, and ask questions. We will have stations set up for exploration and lots of open play.

August 17 • 10am-Noon

August 30 • 5:30-7:30 pm

Our City, Our Classroom

Family Open-fire Cooking Night

Back to School Nature-BASH

$5 per person donation to support our garden project • All ages DIY cooking, water play, mud kitchen, nature exploration, crafts and more.

Free • Ages 4-6

$15/person 3+ • All ages Communal-style cooking over the open fire.

Help prep, cook and enjoy a meal with new friends. Space is limited.

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Enrolling NOW! outdoor kindergarten

Homeschool co-op Preschool mud kitchen

To learn more, we invite you to schedule a Free Placement Test today.

Kumon Math & Reading Center of

COLUMBUS - NORTH

11290 Double Churches Rd., Suite K, Columbus, GA 31904

706.257.6963 • kumon.com/columbus-north

706.223.0932

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