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March 2016
Summer
Camp
Edition
Decatur Active Living • Children & Youth Services
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Find Your
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Summer of Sweet ’16
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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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March 5
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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
April 22 After School Lottery Registration closes
April 29 After School Lottery Spin
May 7 Fees due for May and June camp sessions
June 4 Fees due for July camp sessions
After-Camp Care/Shenanigans
Tennis, Swim &
Camp Sycamore
iDiscover Camp
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Dates
4-5 pm
4-5 pm
4-5 pm
4-6 pm
Cookout Full Day
4-6 pm
4-5 pm
4-6 pm
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July 11-15
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July 18-22
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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.
June 27-July 1
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
Athletic Services
Feb. 22
June 6-10
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
Dates
to Remember
4-6 pm
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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Junior Counselor (JC) Program
B.A.S.I.C.
Training Programs
Balance, Attitude, Skills, Integrity, and Creativity
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
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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.
Perform some
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E-Camps
E-CAMPS LOGO
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.
March 2016 •
Playbook 9
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.
Playbook
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.
10
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
• Decatur Active Living • Children and Youth Services • Register at decaturga.com/webtrac
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
Swim
S
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.
March 2016 •
Playbook 11
Summer Camps At-a-Glance
Week 1
5/31-6/3
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by 5/14
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Week 2
Camp
6/6-6/10
Age/Fee
Register
by 5/21Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Week 3
6/13-6/17
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by5/28Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Week 4
6/20-6/24
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by6/4 Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
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Playbook
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
Week 5
6/27-7/1
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by 6/11
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
¡Baila, Canta,
Pinta…y Más!
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
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
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
Week 9
7/18-7/22
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by 7/2
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
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
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Week 7
7/5-7/8
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by 6/18
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Week 8
7/11-7/15
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by 6/25
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Camp
Age/Fee
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
Week 10
7/25-7/29
Camp
Register
Age/Fee
by 7/9
Time/Place
Instructor
WebTrac No.
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.
March 2016 •
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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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Playbook
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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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