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Gentle Dental Care for Growing Smiles We go out of our way every day to provide young patients with oral health care that’s conscientious and comprehensive. We believe a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime begins with regular dental checkups conducted at the beginning of development.

Early check ups are our best defense against decay and cavities for both baby and permanent teeth.

Tom Weyrich, DDS 679 Medical Park Ln. Gainesville, GA 30501

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HOPE STARTS HERE 2019 Eagle Ranch Graduate Tre’Von, with his sister and mom. To read about Tre’Von, visit

EagleRanch.org/success

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Inside, you will find information on various camps, including football, baseball, gymnastics, volleyball and swimming.

Other programs include nature, music and theater, science, cooking and more.

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Gainesville Parks and Recreation............................................6 Frances Meadows Aquatic Center...........................................9 Parks and Playgrounds.........................................................12 Elachee Nature Science Center.............................................14 THIS MAGAZINE IS A PRODUCT OF THE

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SUMMER PROGRAMS For decades, Gainesville Parks and Recreation’s summer programs have been at the heart of all that is Summer fun in Gainesville. Whether going to camp, swimming at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center or playing at one of Gainesville’s 21 parks, Gainesville Park and Recreation as it all.

Our Summer Camps are designed for every interest with fun camps planned for every week of the Summer. Options include weekly day camps, specialty interest camps and sports camps.

Discovery Day Camp provides an all-day affordable alternative for many local families. Summer Day camp keeps kids safe, active and having fun.

Making memories and friends has always been synonymous with Day Camp.

HIGHLIGHTS OF DISCOVERY DAY CAMP Ages 6 - 12 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sibling and Early Bird Registration Discounts • Exciting Field Trips • Qualified and Experienced Counselors

Included with Registration Fee: • Swim Lessons at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center • Breakfast and Lunch • Field Trips

SPORTS CAMPS

SPECIALTY INTEREST CAMPS

Developmental Baseball Camp Advanced Baseball Camp Cheer Camp Extreme Sports Camp Football Camp Lacrosse Camp Soccer Camp Softball Camp Speed and Agility Tennis Camp Volleyball Camp

Air and Space Camp Chef Camp Creative Movement and Dance Kids on the Go Travel Camp Summer’s End Travel Camp Vet Camp

For a full listing of camps, dates and fees, please visit gainesville.org/camps 6 ALL ABOUT KIDS 2020

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Frances Meadows Aquatic Center is Gainesville’s hot spot to cool off in the summer.

Splash Zone

Opens the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend Features: 2 Body Slides, Current Channel, Swirl Pool, Drop Buckets, Interactive Water Playground and Zero Depth Entry

2 Indoor Pools Open Year-Round Daily Admission, 90 Day or Annual Passes Available Splash Parties Pool Rentals Year-Round Swim Lessons

Gainesville Parks and Recreation has taught generations to swim and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center provides the community with an opportunity for year-round lessons.

Group, Small Group and Private Lessons offer a variety of options for all skill levels and budgets. Ages 6 months and older

Lanier Aquatics Year-Round Swim Team renowned swim team that caters to all ages and swim abilities.

For more information on the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, visit gainesville.org/frances-meadows.

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770.531.2680 Full Listings, Dates, Rates, and Registration Information can be found at

gainesville.org/camps

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PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS A great way to spend the day with your children is to visit one of our 21 parks, 12 playgrounds, 15 public tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 11 miles of walking trails or 14 miles of blueways.

The Rock Creek Greenway is a series of four parks (Longwood, Wilshire, Ivey Terrace and Rock Creek Veterans Park) which connects Lake Lanier to Downtown Gainesville. Longwood Park provides great access to Lake Lanier.

Wilshire Trails Park is home to a bilingual storybook trail and the most visited playground in Gainesville. Hop on the Solar System Walking Tour which begins on the Downtown Square and ends at Longwood Park.

Gainesville’s First Skate Park is Set to Open Spring of 2020 Corner of High and Pine Streets along the Midtown Greenway gainesville.org/parks

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gainesville.org/attractions

MARCH 19, 2020 |4-6 PM PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES AUDITIONS AGES 6-12

Pam Ware Children’s Musical Workshop Production Gainesville Civic Center JUNE 10-11, 2020 | 10 AM & 7 PM PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES PERFORMANCES Pam Ware Children’s Musical Workshop Production Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, Gainesville High School Campus

MARCH 19, 2020 |7-9 PM MATILDA AUDITIONS AGES 10 AND OLDER AND ADULTS

Pam Ware Summer Community Theatre Production Gainesville Civic Center

JUNE 18-20 |7:30 PM MATILDA PERFORMANCES Pam Ware Summer Community Theatre Production Pam Ware Performing Arts Center, Gainesville High School Campus

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GAINESVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION 770.531.2680 | 830 Green Street Gainesville, GA 30501 www.gainesville.org/recreation Facebook: gainesvilleparkandrec and francesmeadowsaquaticcenter Instagram: gainesvilleparksandrec

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CAMP ELACHEE GETS CHILDREN UNPLUGGED

AND OUTDOORS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS.

Here, nature is the adventure. Camp Elachee promises fun-filled days where children can be carefree and have the time of their lives! For 41 years, Elachee has blended traditional outdoor camp activities with creative discovery experiences. Conducted at a child-friendly and age-appropriate pace, campers will explore creeks for critters, trek through the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, forge lasting friendships and make incredible summer memories. Each camp week offers special and imaginative activities tailored to reinforce weekly themed topics. Campers will not only have fun, but will become more comfortable in nature: playing games, hiking in the woods, splashing in the creek, making crafts, and by participating in nature- and science-related activities.

Camp Elachee 2020 features weekly day camps for pre-kindergarten, elementary and middle school ages, as well as a Counselors-in-Training Leadership Program for high school youth. After camp child care is available for elementary and middle school campers for an additional fee. Plus, parents may inquire about Camp Elachee financial aid by calling 770-535-1976.

APRIL 6-10, 2020: Spring Break Day Camps for Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary Ages JUNE 1-JULY 31, 2020: Themed Weekly Summer Day Camps for Pre-Kindergarten, Rising Kindergarten-6th Grade and Middle School (Rising 7th-8th Grades) Register your camper(s) online by visiting www.elachee.org/camp-elachee where you will also find the full camp schedule by age group and what your camper should wear and bring.

EVEN MORE SEASONAL FUN!

2020 NATURE PROGRAMS HOSTED BY ELACHEE MARCH 21 RAPTOR FEST elachee.org/raptor-fest PAY AT GATE: $10 Each Birding Demonstrations, Crafts, Games, Face Painting Birding Activities and more!

SATURDAYS ANIMAL SHOW elachee.org $5 ADULTS• $3 CHILDREN Meet resident animals each Saturday, March through November.

APRIL 18 TRILLIUM TREK REGISTER ONLINE: elachee.org/trillium-trek Trail Run in Chicopee Woods: Competitive Half Marathon and SK Run/Walk MONTHLY STARS OVER ELACHEE elachee.org RESERVE A TELESCOPE: CALL 770-535-1976 PROGRAM FEE: $10 Each Outdoor telescope Program SEPT. 12 SNAKE DAY elachee.org/snake-day PAY AT GATE: $10 Each Touch a Snake! live Reptiles, Crafts, Games, Face Painting and more!

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