Hall County Parks and Leisure
 July  2014


Athletics
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Registration Information:
Class minimums must be met five days prior to start date or class may be subject to cancellation. Due to limited space, participants are encouraged to register early. No refunds will be given following the start of a class without a written medical excuse from a licensed physician.

 

For a complete listing of our parks, addresses, and amenities, please visit www.hallcounty.org/parks.
Lake Lanier Obedience Class
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Young or old here is the perfect class for your four legged friend and you. Lake Lanier Obedience Club will help you understand how to teach your dog commands in a positive, effective way.

Instructor: Lake Lanier Obedience Club

Where: Chicopee Woods Agricultral Center

When: September 15 - October 27 

Days: Mondays

Basic Training Class at 6:30 pm

Advanced Training Class at 7:30 pm

For: Puppies 12 weeks with shots to adult dogs no age limit.

Cost: $125.00 for the 7 week class.

To register for the 7 week session please contact one of the following people. Ann Boles 770-967-6604, Diane 770-536-0419, or Marianne 770-534-3205.                   

Camps
 
Camp Lifesavers
What is it?   Sponsored by Hall County Fire Services in collaboration with Hall County Parks & Leisure Services, this is a one-day safety camp for boys and girls ages 6-11.
 
Topics Include:
  • Water Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Sports Safety
  • Animal Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • And Many Others

When is it?    Tuesday, July 8

                      Mulberry Creek Community Center

                     

                      Wednesday, July 9

                      East Hall Community Center

 

                      Thursday, July 10

                      North Hall Community Center

 

                       (ONE DAY ONLY PLEASE)

 

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

Cost: FREE

 

How to register:   Fax (770-531-6845) or email (fireprevention@hallcounty.org ) the registration form that is found on our website, www.hallcountyfire.org. Please register for one day only.

 

Space is limited, so please apply today. Call 770-531-6838 for more information.

  

 

Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
North Georgia Elite Basketball Camp
Players will work on the skills and fundamentals of basketball. Players and parents can choose from 4 separate camp sessions or attend all 4 if wanting to stay physically active throughout the summer.
When: Session 1: July 14 - July 18
           Session 2: July 28 - August 1
Time: 9 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $100 per weekly session
Players will need to bring a sack lunch each day. To register go to www.northgaelite.com or call 770-598-4596 for more information.
  
Engineering For Kids
FULL WEEK CAMPS!! Register for the full day to SAVE BIG!!
 
Week 1: M-F July 14-18 (Register online by Fri 7/4)
Morning Session ($199.00): 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Game Design (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Afternoon Session ($199.00): 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Momentum Madness (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Or $299.00 for both sessions & FREE Lunch Hour (Bring a lunch)
 
Week 2: M-F July 21-25 (Register online by Fri 7/11)
Morning Session ($150.00): 10:00am - 12:00pm
Engineering of Medieval Times (PreK - 2nd Grade)
Afternoon Session ($150.00): 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LEGO Robotics: Amazing Mechanisms (PreK - 2nd Grade)
Morning Session ($199.00): 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wreck-It Week (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Afternoon Session ($199.00): 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Survivor Week (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Or $225.00 for both PreK - 2nd sessions, $299.00 for both 3rd -8th sessions, FREE Lunch Hour (Bring a lunch)
REGISTER FOR CAMPS ONLINE AT:
engineeringforkids.net/NortheastGA

    

North Hall Community Center (770-535-8280)

Engineering For Kids
FULL WEEK CAMPS!! Register for the full day to SAVE BIG!!
  
Week 1: M-F July 14-18 (Register online by Fri 7/4)
Morning Session ($199.00) 9:00am - 12:00pm
Out of This World Week (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Afternoon Session ($199.00) 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LEGO Robotics Mission to Mars (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Or $299.00 for both sessions & FREE Lunch Hour (Bring a lunch)
  
Week 2: M-F July 21-25 (Register online by Fri 7/11)
Morning Session ($199.00) 9:00am - 12:00pm
Electronic Game Design: Racing Games (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Afternoon Session ($199.00) 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Momentum Madness (Grades 3rd - 8th)
Or $299.00 for both sessions & FREE Lunch Hour (Bring a lunch) 
REGISTER FOR CAMPS ONLINE AT: engineeringforkids.net/North
 
  
East Hall Community Center  (678-450-1540)

Baton Camp

When: July 7 - 11

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

For more information please call 770-983-7093  

 

Tennis Summer Camps

Participants are grouped by experience and ability.

Concentrating on building solid tennis fundamentals

including agility training, stroke production and footwork.

Developmental techniques will be stressed with a focus

on consistency and endurance.

 

Summer Camps - Bobby Bailey Tennis Center

at Alberta Banks Park

Date

Days

Time

July 7 - 10

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

July 14 - 17

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

July 21 - 24

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

July 28 - 31

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

**This session is specifically for players that have played

on teams and are ready for more advanced instruction

for improved match play

 

Summer Camp at East Hall Community Park

Date

Days

Time

July 7 - 10

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

 

Summer Camp at Sardis Sports Complex/Chestatee

Date

Days

Time

July 14 - 17

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 1:00pm

Cost (includes t-shirt & camp photos): $160 per week

3 times per week $130

2 times per week $90

 

Tots and 10U Summer Camps

Tots (4 - 6 years old): Focused on hand-eye coordination

and basic fundamentals of rally skills. Stresses spontaneous play.

 

10U (7 - 10 years old): Tennis fundamentals in a structured,

supervised play environment focusing on having lots of fun

while learning the sport. We may employ the QuickStart

play format which uses lower compression balls that bounce

lower, don't move as fast and are easier to hit.

 

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center at Alberta Banks Park

Date

Days

Time

July 7 - 10

Monday - Thursday

6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

Date

Days

Time

July 7 - 10

Monday - Thursday

8:00am - 9:00am

 

Minimum enrollment required.

 

Cost: $45 per week or $15 per session.

For more information:

Call: 770-530-1304

Email: walt@tennishallcounty.com

Visit: www.tennishallcounty.com 

 
 
Exercise Classes 
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
Zumba
Instructor: Melissa Grove
Date: Ongoing monthly class
Tuesdays4:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursdays4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 16 years old and up
Cost: $5/per class/walk-ins $20/4 classes $35/8 classes
**Minimum number for class to make is our (4).**

Spin Class
Stay tuned!!
  
North Hall Community Center (770-535-8280)

Boot Camp

Mondays6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $3 per class

  
Zumba I
Instructor: April Lucas
Tuesdays7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursdays7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 16 years old and up
Cost: $5 per class

Active Generation Classes and Events
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)  
Healthways SilverSneakers� Fitness Program 

Hall County Parks and Leisure is proud to partner with the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults (65+).

 

SilverSneakersMuscular Strength & Range of Movement Class 

Instructor: Mary Ash

Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am 

         Cost: FREE to SilverSneakers members

         $3 per class for non-members

SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Healthways, Inc.

Class space is limited, so we recommend arriving early. 

 

SilverSneakers� Yoga Stretch

Instructor: Christina Fishback

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

         Cost: FREE to SilverSneakers members

         $3 per class for non-members

�SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Healthways, Inc.

Class space is limited, so we recommend arriving early.

  

Active Generation Cards

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
 
Tai Chi
Days: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $1 per person
 
North Hall Community Center (770-535-8280) 
Technology Tutoring
Best Buy of Gainesville will be on site to answer your technology questions. Bring your lunch, laptop, and questions!
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free (bring a lunch)
Registration: Call 770-535-8280
Class minimum must be met 5 days prior to class start date or class is subject to cancellation.
  

Active Generation

Play Cards or Dominoes

Days: Tuesdays

From: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost: NHCC Members are free

Non-Members $1.00

Location: NHCC Game Room

Special Interest Classes
  
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)

Wee Kidz Tumbling & Gymnastics

Instructor: Dawn Billock

Dates: June 2 - July 23

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Ages: 2 and up

Cost: $112/8 weeks (2 days a week)

         $56/8 weeks (1 day a week)

  
Fencing
Instructor: Oswaldo Ortega
Days: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00pm
Current Session:June 12th -  July 24th
Upcoming Session:July 31st - September 4th
Ages: 8 to adult
Cost: $90/6 weeks
For more information please call 678-927-1126
 
Karate Class
Instructor: Matt Pattillo
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: Starts the first Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Ages: 5 year olds and up  
Cost: $45/month
Uniforms may be purchased at class for $40.
Call 678-469-6320 or visit www.southernjdk.com to register. May also register at Mulberry if paying by cash or check.
  
Piano and Voice Lessons
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: Starts the first Tuesday and Thursday of each month Time: Flexible 
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $80 per month
Instructor: Sherry Potters
Call 678-939-7986 for details.  
 
East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)
Martial Arts Class
Instructor: Rock Solid Karate
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Ages: 7 and up
Cost: Please call for pricing  
 
Georgia Mountain Krav Maga
Monday - Thursday6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays 10:15am - 1:00pm 
Please call 770-561-0812
email: hh@GeorgiaMountainKravMaga.com or visit GeorgiaMountainKravMaga.com for more information or pricing. 
  
Youth Services Programs
Georgia Mountain Workforce Development offers various services such as: after school programs, GED & credit recovery, college or technical college assistance, and summer work experience to qualifying youth ages 14-21.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:30pm
 
Class minimums must be met five days prior to the start date or class may be subject to cancellation. 
 
Chicopee Woods 
Agricultural Center
  
July
5-6      Peach State Mounted 
           Shooters
12-13  TBA
19-20  TBA
26       North Georgia Paint
           Horses
   
August
2-3      Peach State Mounted  
           Shooters
9         GA. Paso Fino Horse Show
15-17  RC Racing
23-24  TBA
30-31  Southeastern Agility
  
Shows are held under a covered arena, therefore they will go on rain or shine. Times for shows are determined by the event
managers. Most shows are free to spectators. Please note that schedules are subject to change. *Indicates admission fee required.* For information and times please call 770-531-6855
  
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center is located at 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville.  
 
Bark Parks
 
Hall County Parks and Leisure currently has two Bark Parks!  Laurel Bark Park and Mulberry Bark Park are open from sunrise to sunset and have designated areas to accommodate both large and small dogs.
  
Please make sure that your four-legged friend is current on their vaccinations and at least six months of age.  Dogs can only be off leash within the designated fenced areas.

 

Mulberry Bark Park is located in Mulberry Creek Park (4491 JM Turk Road in Flowery Branch).
Laurel Bark Park is located in Laurel Park (3100 Old Cleveland Highway in Gainesville).
 
Allen Creek Soccer Complex
 
For general information about Allen Creek Soccer Complex, please call
770-535-8280.
 
Lanier Soccer Association
Fall 2014
Recreational Soccer 
Walk Up Registrations
  
Tuesday, July 8
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
At Allen Creek Soccer Complex
  
Saturday, July 19
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
At Allen Creek Soccer Complex

 

New players to LSA 

please bring a copy of a birth certificate. For information regarding the recreational soccer program or to register online please visit www.laniersharks.com

 

 

 
River Forks Park
 
River Forks Park is a camper's delight on beautiful Lake Lanier! Outdoor lovers enjoy the 40,000 square foot beach, 63 campsites with electric and water hook-ups, a sewer pump-out station and more. This park is a must see for campers of all ages. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.
Rates:
RV Site: $30 ($20 seniors 55+)
Tent Site: $20
Small Pavilion: $50 in county,
 $75 out of county
Large Pavilion: $100 in county, $125 out of county
Multi-Purpose Bldg: $100 1/2 day, $200 full day
 
River Forks Park is located at 3500 Keith Bridge Road off Highway 369 in Gainesville.
  
For more information on reserving and pricing, contact
Park Manager Jenny Holland at (770) 531-3952 or jholland@hallcounty.org
 
 
 
 
New Opportunities! 

Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
Yoga
Instructor: Rhonda Dellinger
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Current Session:June 10 - July 22 (No class July 1st)
Upcoming Session:August 5 - September 9
Cost: $60
$12 Walk-Ins
Participants need to bring their own yoga mat
For more information please call 678-386-1660
**Minimum number required for class is five (5).**

North Hall Community Center (770-535-8280)
Lets Get Creative in July
Tuesdays in July we will have a craft for each person to make!
Wire HeadbandsJuly 8th2:00pm - 3:00pm
SunglassesJuly 15th2:00pm - 3:00pm
Painting WorkshopJuly 22nd2:00pm - 3:00pm
Flower VaseJuly 29th2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $4 per class
 
East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)

Tai Chi 

Instructors: Buck and Pat Barnes

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $25 a month

  
 
Dance Classes 
 
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
Square Dancing
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: FREE (Donations Accepted)
Ages: 12 years and up
**Couples and singles welcome** 
  
Tap-Ballet for 4-6 year olds
Date: June 2 - July 21
(No class June 30)
Days: Mondays
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Cost: $105 for 8 classes

  

Hip Hop for 7-12 year olds
Date: June 2 - July 21
(No class June 30)
Days: Mondays 
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $105 for 8 classes
Youth dance classes are taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com or call 706-684-0155.

  

East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)
Tap-Ballet for 3-5 year olds
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Cost: $130 for 11 classes  
Dance classes are taught by Creative Movement and Dance. Register online at www.creativemovementanddance.com or call 706-684-0155.
  
Dance and Twirling Lessons
Instructor: Betty Rogers
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: $40 for 4 classes
Call 770-983-7093 for more information

 

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center 
 

Learn from a USPTA Certified Tennis professional and Certified GHSA Coach!  Here are just some of the opportunities available at the Bobby Bailey Tennis Center, located in Alberta Banks Park. Contact 770-530-1304 for a complete listing.

 

Adult Cardio Workout with Tennis

Saturdays 9:00 am 10:00 am

$15 per class

Call for start date. 

  

Beginner Class

Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Instruction for the beginner, basic strokes and game preparation

$15 per class

  

Adult "Skills and Drills"

Saturdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Strategy, court position, stroke production in a positive, encouraging environment

$15 per class

  

Kids Class K- 5th grades

 

Saturdays 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instruction of all basic strokes, court position, movement on the court, ball tracking and footwork

$15 per class or 4 weeks $45

 

 "Friday Night Lights"

Adult Doubles Round Robin

All Levels welcome!  

$5 per person

Bring a can of balls and a dish to share

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

MUST RSVP

Events are scheduled on a monthly basis (weather permitting)

Check the website for updates.

Friday, July 11

Friday, August 15

  

Middle and High School Academy

Goal orientated training concentrating on building solid tennis fundamentals. For those with the goal of playing high school tennis and tournament competition. Agility training, stroke production and footwork development techniques are stressed, with a focus on coordination, speed, endurance and power.

 

Bobby Bailey Tennis Center / Alberta Banks Park

Tuesday and Thursdays

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Saturday

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

            NEW TIMES

Sardis Sports Complex

Monday and Friday

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

(Must call to reserve a spot in the class) 

___________________________

            Cost for Academy

Option 1: Any 10 classes - $160

Option 2:  $50 per week

Option 3:  $18 per class

Must sign up to reserve a spot in class.

 

Lessons
  

Private:

Specifically designed for you, your skills and goals. Initial assessment on areas for improvement.

Cost: $55 per hour

Lesson package: 6 lessons for the price of 5 ($275) paid in advance.  Lessons to be completed within 8 weeks.

  

Semi Private

This is a great way to build singles and doubles strategies.  Classes are designed to work on specific skills determined either by evaluation or those that you identify. 

Cost:  $30 per person per hour for 2 players

Lesson package: 6 lessons for price of 5 ($300) paid in advance, completed within 8 weeks.

 

Group:

Excellent way to build doubles skills and strategies and work on stroke production.

Cost:  $15 per person per hour, minimum 4 participants

Lesson package: 6 lessons for $75, paid in advance, minimum of 4 participants, completed within 8 weeks.

    

*Classes may be changed and/or canceled depending upon enrollment.

 

Coach Walt Kilmartin

USPTA Certified Professional

And Certified GHSA Coach

Phone: 770-530-1304

Email:walt@tennishallcounty.com

Website: tennishallcounty.com 

 

 

Jr. USTA Sanctioned Tournaments

Level 5, BBTC/AB

 

Saturday, October 23

Register at USTA.com

 

Jr. Team Tennis

Teams for juniors 12U - 18U

Beginner and more advanced

USTA and ALTA

Coaching for all league teams

Call or email for details

 

For updated information and activities please visit www.tennishallcounty.com