Youth & Teen

YOUTH BASKETBALL
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Register early Monday-Friday 10am-7pm. Registration – October 16, 2006-Until filled
Cost - $55/residents
$65/nonresidents
Ages - 5-16 yrs old
League Play - Starts January 6, 2007
All ages are played in the gymnasium of the Recreation Building .

PEE WEE BASKETBALL CAMP
Registration – Sept. – October
Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm
Cost - $15 per person
When - October 23, 24
Age Group - 5-7 yrs old (boys and girls)
Time - 6:30pm-8pm
This 2-day camp is designed as an introduction to basketball for kids. Participants will be taught the basic skills of the game, dribbling, passing, shooting and defense.

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START SMART BASKETBALL
Is a developmentally appropriate basketball program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children for organized basketball in a fun non-threatening environment. Start Smart Basketball prepares children and their parents for organized basketball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. This is a six week parent-child program. The program meets on Saturdays at 9am for an hour. Registration – Sept. 5-Oct. 2, 2006. Program Date – Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 2006
Location: Gym Fee: $35
Instructor: Tim Phelps
Participants will receive one mini basketball, Telson basketball, 4 cones, jersey, and participant manual.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Registration - February- April 30, 2007
Cost - $45/resident
$55/nonresident
Location -Gymnasium- Rec. Bldg.
Dates - June -July, 2007
Time - Monday-Friday evenings
Age Group - 8-17 yrs old
This is a fast growing program. Come be a part of this fast-paced program with over 200 girls participating. Contact Tim Phelps or Michael Morris at 404-363-2908 for more information.

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T-BALL (BOYS & GIRLS)
Registration – February 1-March 2, 2007 –Mon.-Fri. 10-7
Cost - $55/resident $65/nonresident
Draft Team - March 19
Opening Day- April 2007
Age Control Date – Boys, July 31 - Girls, December 31
Age Group - 4-5 yrs old

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PEE WEE BASEBALL
Registration - February 1-March 2, 2007 Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
Cost - $55/resident - $65/nonresident
Opening Day- April 2007
Age Control Date – Boys, July 31
Girls, December 31
Age Group - 6-7 yrs old

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7/8 BASEBALL
Registration - February 1, 2007-until full Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
Cost - $85/resident - $95/nonresident
Draft – March 14, 2007 @ 6:30pm
Opening Day- TBA
Age Control Date – Boys, July 31
Age Group - 7-8 yrs old
Practice Begin March 20, 2007 @ Lopez Field on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.
Shirts and hats will be issued. Parents will provide pants, sock, and shoes.

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9/12 AABC COMPETITIVE BASEBALL
Registration - February 1, 2007-until full Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
Cost - $85/resident - $95/nonresident
Draft – March 14, 2007 @ 6:30pm
Opening Day- TBA
Age Control Date – Boys, July 31
Age Group - 9-12 yrs old

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START SMART BASEBALL
Is a developmentally appropriate baseball program for children 3-4 years old. The program prepares children for organized T-Ball in a fun non-threatening environment. Start Smart Baseball prepares children for organized ball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. This is a six week parent-child program. The program meets on Mondays at 6pm for an hour.
Registration – Feb. 1-March 2, 2007.
Program Date – April 9-May 14, 2007
Location: T-Ball Field Fee: $35
Instructor: Tim Phelps
Participants will receive a ball, bat, glove, koosh balls, and participant manual.

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SPRING SOCCER
This program is for boys and girls ages 4-12 years old.
Registration - Feb. 1-March 2, 2007 Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm This is an intramural league.
Cost - $40/resident – $50/non- resident
Opening Day- April 14, 2007
Location - Soccer Fields-Park Drive

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FALL SOCCER
This program is for boys and girls ages 4-12 years old.
Registration is July 3-31, 2007.
This is an intramural league. The cost is $40/resident - $50/ nonresident.
The season starts September 8, 2007.

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START SMART SOCCER
Is a developmentally appropriate soccer program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children for organized soccer in a fun non-threatening environment. Start Smart Soccer prepares children and their parents for organized ball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. This is a six week parent-child program. The program meets on Tuesdays at 6pm for an hour.
Registration – Feb. 1-16, 2007. Program Date – March 6-April 10, 2007
Location: Soccer Field/Recreation Center
Fee: $35 Instructor: Willie Freeman
Participants will receive two soccer balls, shin guards, (4) soccer cones, and participant manual. For an additional $8 participants will receive a Start Smart t-shirt.

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GIRLS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL CLINICS
City of Forest Park Recreation and Leisure Services will be hosting softball clinics for girls ages 8-16 years old. These clinics will cover the basic fundamentals of fast pitch softball: throwing, catching and fielding. Clinic dates are: September 23, October 21, November 11, December 9, 2006 10am-12noon. Coaches are welcome to participate and learn. Fee: $20 per person.

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GIRLS SOFTBALL
ASA Girls Softball will once again be offered in the City of Forest Park . This program will be for girls ages 7-17 years old.
Registration will begin February 1, 2007 Monday-Friday 10am-7pm.
Fee: $85 per person.
NO TEAM ENTRIES FOR GIRLS 10-14 YEARS OLD. HIGH SCHOOL (AGES 15-17) TEAMS ACCEPTED.

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BATON
Classes taught by the staff of the internationally known Georgia 's Youth on Parade. These classes will offer instruction in baton twirling. For students ages 5-18 years of age, and Pom-Pom Dance classes for students 8-18 years old. Georgia Youth on Parade has conducted classes at the Forest Park Recreation Department since 1982. Classes run September 2006 thru April 2007
Location: Multi class room @ Recreation Center
Cost: $10 per week/1 st child – sibling $7 per week
Student enrolling in both baton & Pom-Pom classes $16/both classes
Time: 9:30am-10:15am-Baton ages 5-8 yrs
10:15am-11am-Baton ages 9-18 yrs
11am-11:45am-Pom-Pom/Dance 8-18 yrs
For additional information contact GYOP office at 404-361-1534.

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Age Group - 15 & Over
Requirement - Must have Learner's Permit or Driver's License
Cost - $20/residents - $30/nonresidents
When - Saturdays – 6-hour course
Location - Fire Station # 2 – Linda Way Forest Park
Instructor - Eddie Buckholts
Dates: October 7, 2006, January 13, 2007
Minimum Class: 10 – Maximum/20 students
Pre-registration is required. This class include classroom study of defensive driving techniques. Get certified and save on most insurance cost. Great class for new drivers. Call 404-363-2908 for more information.

BALLET, TAP, JAZZ
3-5 yr olds meet Saturday 9am-10am in the Small Room at Recreation Center . Fee: $40 monthly. Ages 6 and up meets 12noon-1:45pm on Saturday in the Multi-Use Room at the Recreation Center . Fee: $40 monthly. Adult and boys tap is available. Instructors: Kyon Parker and Maynica Jackson have over 20 years of dancing experience combined. They have won numerous awards in ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz.

CREATIVE ARTS and CRAFTS CLASSES
Classes will combine music with different concepts of art for all ages. The instructor will provide the necessary tools for class, unless otherwise noted. The classes will work with fabrics, woodcrafts, paper, clay, and paints. The classes will run for four (4) weeks and meet at Community Building #1 as follows:
Teens – Thursday, October 5 – 5pm-6pm Fee: $20
Kids – Friday, October 6 – 4pm-5pm - Fee: $20
Classes start over the first Thursday and Friday of the month. Instructor: Sonja Bateman

MARTIAL ARTS
Learn Karate to increase physical fitness, build coordination, increase memory, self defense and develop a positive attitude. Regain lost coordination and flexibility while building self confidence and making new friends. Ages 9 years and up. Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday; Beginners – 6pm-7pm; Advanced – 7pm-8pm. Cost: $25 monthly. Class size: 20 students maximum. Class starts October 2, 2006. Instructor – Paul Miley

CHESS CLUB
Join the Chess Club! Come and stimulate your mind. Forest Park Chess Club is for beginners to advanced players, ages 13 years and over. It meets every Wednesday 6pm-9pm at the Ash Street Community Building #1. The cost is $1 per person per night. Call Michael Morris for more information at 404-363-2908.

WEIGHT LIFTING
This program is for boys and girls ages 13-17 years old. In this class participants will learn how to lift weights properly and safely. The class meet on Tuesday and Thursday 5pm-6pm each month. Monthly Dates: October 3, November 2, December 5, 2006 are the next sessions. Cost -$10/resident - $20/nonresident per month per person. For more information call 404-363-3908
Instructor – Abe Dean

HUNTERS EDUCATION

Class Dates – September 26, 28, 2006 Time – 5:30pm-9:30pm

Cost – Free

Pre-registration is required at the Recreation Building . This class will be held in the dining room of the Recreation Building . You learn gun safety and hunting tips. You must attend both classes. Register on line at www.gohuntgeorgia.com . Click on the quail and follow instructions. Drop-ins accepted upon space availability.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP

Registration - Begins – October until full

Cost - $50

Camp Dates - April 2-6, 2007

Time - 9am-5pm

Age Group - 6-10 yrs. old

Location - Recreation Building

A week of special activities including arts and crafts, athletics, organized games and more. For more information contact Abbey Jones at 404-363-2908.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Age Group - 15 & over
Screening - February 14, 2007
Time - 7pm-10pm
Cost - $90 ($35/training, $25/pool, $30/first-aid)
Class Dates - February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 5pm-9:30pm; Saturday, March 17, 12noon-6pm Requirement - Ability to swim 500 yards – Combination of strokes including Breast, crawl, back, side and Elementary back; tread water up to Two (2) minutes and secure ten (10) pound object from bottom of Pool.
Instructor - Emory Fears
Location - Indoor Pool – Rec. Bldg.
Attendance in all classes required. You must pre-register.

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CARDIO KIDS FUNK

This fun exercise program will introduce your child ages 4-11 years to physical fitness activities with a fun and interactive approach. Children will participate in activities such as kickball, fun aerobics, relay races and so much more. Your child's weight will be monitored and recorded so you may see the progress. Your child will be taught the importance of healthy eating habits, and through this program, how to become a team player. Class starts September 2006. Cost: $40 per month. Time: Fridays 6:30pm-8pm; Saturdays 10am-11:30am.
Instructors: Asya & Ayesha Sabir.

HAWAIIAN/HULA CLASS

This is a fun class geared toward teaching not only basics, but steps to popular dances like Pearly Shells, Tiny Bubbles (small children). The Hukilay and Little Brown Gal (ages 10-15), Aloha Week Hula and I Am Hawaii (16-22), Lovely Hula Hands and Blue Hawaii (women). Beginners steps for Tahitian or Polynesian will be included, choreography for at least two Tahitian songs like The Hawaii Five-O and Bora-Bora. At the end of the course all classes can be organized to perform a program to show their skills. Class Date: September 11, 2006. Class Time: 6pm-7pm Fee: $20/residents, $30/nonresidents monthly. Class meet on Monday nights. Instructor – Luisa Godbold.

DANCE INSTRUCTION

Elite Productions in partnership with Forest Park Recreation Center will offer dance instruction. These classes will include drama, step, and liturgical dance. The charge is $15/per class for individual classes, $125/month for classes offered 2 days a week, and $85/month for classes offered 1 day a week. Students who register for more than one class will receive a $40 discount. The registration fee is $20 per child. The schedule will be the following:

Mon., Thurs. - 5:30-6:20pm Step ages 5-12
6:30-7:20pm Step ages 13-Adult
7:30-8:20pm Liturgical Dance ages 13-up
Sat. – 9am-10:15am Drama ages 6-12
10:30am-11:45am Drama ages 13-Adult
Classes will be taught by Arlene Revely

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