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Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
As Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlight the ways mental illness and addiction can affect all of us – patients, providers, families, and our society at large.
Congrats Chris Cartwright!
Congratulations to Chris Cartwright for his outstanding performance in the Georgia PGA Professional Championship!
Let’s wish him ‘birdies only’ in the 55th PGA Professional Championship in New Mexico! Read more about his most recent win and follow his journey to New Mexico!
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Flag Football Clinics
Registration closes May 26
The Flag Football Clinic teaches the fundamentals of flag football in a fun and engaging way. Players will see how the skills of flag football can promote team-building and confidence. Both clinics will be held at Fowler Field Park (3270 Chapel Hill Road Douglasville, GA 30135). Register today HERE!
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Douglasville Girls Volleyball Camp
Registration closes June 2
This camp will be hosted at Alice J. Hawthorne Gymnasium where we will have our instructor, Coach Ivory teach basic and advanced skills. This 4-day camp will be June 12 - June 15 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the Hawthorne Community Center at Jessie Davis Park (7775 Malone St. Douglasville, GA 30134). Be sure to bring water, a snack and we hope to see you there! Register HERE.
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Youth Basketball Camp
Registration closes July 7
This week-long camp will introduce the fundamentals of the sport of basketball. Participants will learn various skillsets, communication, and teamwork through different drills and fun activities. Most of all the participants will get to have fun in a social and competitive setting through basketball. Register here.
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All Sports All-Star Junior Clinic
Registration closes July 30
A variety of athletic camps that not only teaches the fundamentals of different sports but also teaches the ways of learning sports in fun and engaging ways. Participants will have access to traditional and non-traditional sports and be able to connect how the skills of one sport helps another. Register HERE.
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Camp Pathways for Kids and Teens
Kids Camp: July 17 - July 21 and July 24 - July 28
Teens Camp: July 3 - July 7 and July 10 - July 14
Let your child's/young adult's abilities shine with Camp Pathways! During this two-week camp, students will participate in fun and educational activities designed to boost social skills, independence, vocational skills, and personal growth. The Teen session will include learning about photography and creating an art show. Camp Pathway for kids are ages 5 -11. Camp Pathways for teens are 12-18. Register HERE.
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Tiny Dancers & Ballet 1
Saturdays starting June 3
Stay on Pointe Dance Academy is offering dance classes for ages 3-6.
Tiny Dancers Ballet Class is for dancers ages 3-4 and will teach basic ballet techniques and terminology along with body alignment and grace. Tiny Dancers is Saturdays from 10:45-11:30 AM.
Ballet I is a "step up" from the Tiny Dancers class and intended for dancers ages 5-6. Students develop rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while learning ballet vocabulary. Ballet I is Saturdays 10:00 - 10:45 AM.
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Yoga
Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Ike Owings Community Center
Join us for yoga at Ike Owings Community Center! This class is beginner friendly and open to all ages! Class is every Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
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Bark in the Park
Saturday, May 6 at Fowler Field Park from 10 AM - 1 PM
Pups, it’s time to paw-ty! We invite you and your favorite human to come out for a day just for you! There’ll be vendors, photos, treats, contests, and much more. So, come out for a doggone good time! All vendors interested in participating may register HERE for $35 per booth.
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Cheer2Motivate: Parents’ Night Out
Saturday, May 6 from 6-10 PM at Ike Owings Community Center
Leave the kids with us for a night of worry-free fun! We've got you covered with a safe and entertaining evening for your little ones ages 3-13. Take some time off and enjoy a date night or some much-needed relaxation. Let us handle the rest! We'll provide pizza, drinks, games, movies, arts and crafts, etc. Register today! $20 for additional children. This is open to boys and girls. For more information or to register, click HERE or email parentsnightout23@gmail.com.
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Mother's Day Brunch Activities for 50+
Wednesday, May 10 from 11 AM - 1 PM at the Hawthorne Community Center
Cheers to the original influencer in our lives!! Whether you're a mom, auntie, grandmother, neighbor, or anyone who played an important role in a child's life, we want to celebrate you. Enjoy free food, games, and laughter as we celebrate the amazing women in our community on Wednesday, May 10 from 11 AM - 1 PM at the Hawthorne Community Center (7775 Malone St. Douglasville, GA 30134).
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Kids to Parks Day
Saturday, May 20 from 11 AM - 3 PM at Hunter Memorial Park
Join us for National "Kids to Parks Day" on May 20 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Hunter Park! There will be a play zone for kids filled with games, crafts, and activities. Come out for a fun-filled day! Registration is not required.
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Sing Along Wellness Walk Activities for 50+
Wednesday, May 31 from 10AM - 12 N at Willing Workers Community Club
Get your blood pumping and join us on a Sing Along Wellness Walk for adults 50+! This event is a course walk around the local park playing your favorite tunes. Opportunities are available to healthcare/wellness volunteers.
Lunch will be served. For more information, contact us at 770-920-3009
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Screen on the Green
Friday, June 2 at 7 PM at Hunter Memorial Park
Our hit summer series is back! Join us at the park for an evening of family fun. We will have our Rec-N-Roll Mobile Unit out prior to the movie with music and food available to purchase. Once the sun sets, we will be showing a classic hit- Minions: The Rise of Gru.
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Teens’ Night Y2K Party
Friday, June 16 from 6-9 PM at the Hawthorne Community Center
The place to be this summer is Teens Night Out! There will be games, concession-style snacks, the latest music, and a cool vibe for teens only! We will provide a fun and safe space for teenagers to hang out with many activities to encourage and build social skills! Register HERE.
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Specialty Camps
 Adventure calls this year at The Great Exploration Summer Camps! For a list of all our summer camps and programs, please visit http://www.douglasvillega.gov/camps. Camp activities are provided for ages 3 – 17 all summer long!
Junior Ranger Camp
June 5 - June 9 from 8 AM - 4 PM
This outdoor adventure camp will allow participants to connect with nature. This program includes an activity journal with activities designed to help children learn more about Douglasville’s parks and to help foster connections to the natural world. Campers will partake in adventures such as scavenger hunts, leaf rubbings, recycling, and much more! Register HERE.
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Cheer2Motivate
June 12 - June 16, June 20 - June 23, and July 10 - July 14
Learn cheer fundamentals, new cheers, and band dance. Offering mentorship workshops (sharing, building confidence, self-esteem, choosing friends, etc). Space is limited, so register early! Teen volunteers are needed.
Register HERE.
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West Pines Junior Golf Camp
June 21 - June 23 at West Pines Golf Club
Have your kids learn golf the right way with a session in our summer Junior Golf Camp. West Pines Golf Club conducts a summer Junior Golf Camp for youth ages 7 to 15. Participants will learn the rules of golf, course etiquette, putting, chipping, and swinging fundamentals. This camp has a $125 fee and includes instruction and lunch each day.
Contact: 678-391-1600 or email for more information.
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Camp “I AM”
July 5 – July 7 from 8 AM - 4 PM
This camp focuses on SEL (Social-Emotional Learning). Campers will develop skills regarding self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, and life success. Campers will also explore conflict resolution, life skills, yoga/guided meditation, self-care/hygiene, and daily enrichment activities.
Register HERE.
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