 'Decatur Kids Sing' CD Now Available for Purchase
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After-School – Great for Every Kid!
Check the latest issue of the Playbook newsletter for information on programs and activities, plus how to register your child.
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After-School Program
Overview
Children spend less than 20 percent of their waking hours in school . . . what happens in the other 80 percent of their time is critical to their development.
And that's why the Rec continues its mission to provide quality, affordable programs. After-school programs are operated in partnership with the City Schools of Decatur with sites located in the Pre-K Center, all elementary schools and the middle school. The programs, established 20 years ago, are forever evolving to meet community needs.
Our programs offer:
- Small staff/child ratios (1:12 elementary and older) that permit close supervision and enhanced staff/child interaction.
- Partial registration that allow parents to choose two, three or four days of after-school care as an alternative to the regular five-day program.
- All day camps provide care for students on teacher workdays and selected holidays.
Animal Crackers, K to 3rd grade
Children at all city elementary schools are eager to come to a program designed with them in mind. Youth participate in activities ranging from technology to academic enrichment with a dash of art, games, and lots of fun! Children can also complete their homework each afternoon. Oakhurst and Winnona Park Animal Crackers also provide academic enrichment.
Program Hours: 2:45: 6:15 p.m.
Full Registration: $215/20-day session, $200 Decatur resident*
Partial Registration: $55 one day/week per session/ $48 one day/week per session Decatur resident
Registration Fee: $30
Locations: Clairemont, Oakhurst, and Winnona Park elementary schools
For more information contact Marian Melton, call 404-377-0494 or send an email.
WHIZ Kids, 4th and 5th Grade:
The Whiz Kids create their own kid-friendly after-school space at Glennwood. The Whiz Kids curriculum is driven by youth interests, with opportunities for learning new dances, creating music, learning new technology skills, going tree climbing, creating crazy Lego structures or just hanging with friends! Activity plans are developed by youth, staff, and parents identifying the ever-changing interests of fourth and fifth graders with a focus on enrichment and adventure.
Program hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6:15 pm
Full registration: $215/20-day session, $200 Decatur resident*
Partial registration: $55 one day/week per session/ $48 one day/week per session Decatur resident*
Registration fee: $30
Location: Glennwood 4/5 Academy
For more information contact Marian Melton, call 404-377-0494 send an email.
3:00 Project, 6th-8th Grade
The 3:00 Project continues at Renfroe Middle School. Working within the framework of the 3:00 Project curriculum guidelines to include recreation, service learning, academics and conflict resolution. Students work together to plan their activities. Along with academic support, 3:00 Project youth will set the beat of their out-of-school time as they choose activities like cooking, dancing, technology, creating music, throwing pottery, and shooting hoops!
Program hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6:15 p.m.
Full Registration: $145/20-day session, $135 Decatur resident*
Partial Registration: $55 one day/week per session/ $48 one day/week per session Decatur resident*
Registration Fee: $30
Location: Renfroe Middle School
For more information contact Marian Melton, call 404-377-0494 send an email.
21st Century Learning Center Grant
This program, available at Winnona Park, Oakhurst, Glennwood 4th/5th Academy and Renfroe Middle School, includes additional academic tutorial assistance to students who demonstrate a need.
School's Out
There is an alternative to the stay-at-home blues on teacher workdays, school holidays, and winter and spring breaks! Spend it with friends! Pre-registration is required and youth will need to bring a sack lunch. Applications are available at the Decatur Recreation Center at 231 Sycamore St. Check the Playbook for dates or call 404-377-0494.
Program hours: 7:30 am-6 pm
Fees: PreK-3rd grade: $30/day, $25 Decatur resident*; 4th-8th grade: $45/day, $40 Decatur resident*
Location: Ebster Recreation Center
Financial Assistance: $10 for Pre-K - 3rd only
For more information contact Marian Melton, call 404-377-0494 send an email.
* Limited financial assistance is available for Decatur residents who demonstrate a need.