Georgia Aquarium Special Needs Summer Camp
March 8, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Summer Camps
If you have a child with special needs and you don’t mind the drive, sign them up for this new camp at the Georgia Aquarium!
For summer 2010 the Georgia Aquarium is pleased to announce a camp program for children with special needs (ages 5-8) who have been diagnosed with either high functioning autism or with mild learning disabilities.
June 7 – 11, 2010, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
This is a week-long day camp using the world’s largest aquarium to explore the aquatic realm. The curriculum and staff training was developed in partnership with the education program at the Marcus Autism Center. This summer our goal is to focus on this specific group of children in the hope that in future summers we will be able to accommodate children of all abilities. The adult to camper ratio will be 3 adults to 10 campers.
Cost: $200.00 per child. (Applications must be
postmarked by April 1, 2010.)
Questions: If you have any questions regarding programming, contact Kim Morris-Zarneke at 404-581-4193. For questions regarding registration, call 404-581-4198.
TopSoccer – Special Needs Soccer
It’s time for TopSoccer – a soccer program for special needs players. If you have a child (ages 5-19) who is interested in playing soccer, bring him or her to the soccer complex to register!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Registration ~ 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Program ~ 2:00 to 3:30 PM.
This is a 7 week program and the fee will be covered by generous sponsorship thru the community.
Volunteers needed: We are looking for high school soccer players who are interested in volunteering with this program over the next 7 weeks. If you are interested please show up for a volunteer meeting next Sunday at 1:00 PM and plan on staying thru 3:30 PM.
Info: Contact Beth Casarona at bjcasarona@hotmail.com
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Toddler Time at the Columbus Museum
March 5, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Arts & Crafts
It’s Toddler Time again at the Columbus Museum! Bring your little ones to hear a fun story and do a craft.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
10:00-11:00 a.m. or 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Come listen to the story, I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato in front of the Tomato Table in the Shorter & Leebern Gallery and then continue down to the Studio to make fruit sculptures.
This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $5 per child. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required!
Info: Call the Education Department at 706-748-2562, ext. 652
SLSC: Good Mornings
March 4, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Summer Camps
St Luke UMC
presents
Good Mornings!
A ministry for Preschool children
Each of weeks of Good Mornings coincides with another elementary camp for older siblings. Camps run 9 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday. Ages: completed 2K, 3K, 4K (must be potty trained).
Camp 1: Kingdom Camp
June 7-11, 9 a.m. – Noon (Cost $60)
Hear ye, Hear ye… Calling all who are on the royal court. Join us for a great week of activities in the castle. Decorate your wand, straighten your crown and shine your armor for a parade around the Kingdom.
Camp 2: Tropical Treasures
June 21-25, 9 a.m. – Noon (Cost $60)
Come explore the tropical islands. No one knows just what sea creatures lie ahead in the lagoon. Come surf the giant waves and find buried treasure in the sand. Campers will enjoy Bible stories underneath the palm trees. We will make grass skirts and enjoy a luau.
Camp 3: Celebrating the Stars and Stripes
June 28-July 2, 9 a.m. – Noon (Cost $60)
Strike up the band! Get ready for the parade as we celebrate our countries birthday. We will enjoy learning all about red, white, and blue. Have a great time making “fireworks”. Learn about some of our founding fathers as we celebrate. We will even have a parade on Friday with Uncle Sam.
Camp 4: Wild, Wild West
July 19-23, 9 a.m. – Noon (Cost $60)
Join us for a rootin’ tootin’, week in the Wild, Wild West. We’ll try our hand at some cowboy tricks. Learn all about cowboys/girls. Pan for some gold and sing songs around a “campfire”. Great time for all you little buckaroos.
Registration is required for all camps. Please contact Rev. Loretta Dunbar at 706-327-4343. Camps fill up quickly, so please register early.
