Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club

The Mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to provide a quality Development Program that empowers Metro Atlanta's Youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to become productive adults. Programs & Activities include:

•  Learning Center & Computer Lab

•  Health & Physical Education

•  Tutoring & Academic Enrichment

•  Social Recreation Activities

(i.e., Cheerleading – Ages 6-14 & Dance Teams- Ages 6-18)

- Basketball/Volleyball Skill Building

- And much more…

For Information call: (770) 819-1415

Fee: $35 Membership, per School Year

Registration: Ongoing until full

Ages: Rising 2 nd Grade -18 yrs. Old

South Cobb Orators Club

Public Speaking Class, a unique means of learning and improving your communication abilities within an atmosphere of fellowship and fun. For information contact: Janice Wesley at (770) 819-4938 or jwseley@austelltaskforce.org.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ages: Middle & High School Students

Fee: Free of Charge

 

South Cobb Toastmasters

(Find your Voice)

Give yourself the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great Communication Skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. For information call (770) 739-8685.

Fee: $37 Quarterly Dues

Date : Every Tuesday

Time : 7:30pm - 8:30pm

 

Project on the Money STEADY

This Program is 13 weeks of comprehensive Readiness Training which gives Teens safe and structured out-of-school time Activities, as well as provide quality professional career building skills and experiences. Skills include resume writing, interviewing skills and business etiquette training. For information contact:

Program Director at (770) 819-4958

Date: Every Thursday

Ag e: 14-19 yrs.

Time : 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fees Apply

 

Finance Academy

A 13-week Financial Literacy Program for Youth, designed to expose Teens to Basic Money Management, Personal Financial Planning, Credit, Saving and Investing. For information contact the Program Director at (770) 819-4958.

Date : Every Tuesday

Tim e: 6pm-8pm

Age : 14-19 yrs.

Fees Apply

 

Austell Community Task Force

The vision of the Austell Community Task Force is to assist community members build and maintain a stronger, safer and caring community. The mission is to unify and develop community neighborhoods and resident associations to achieving common goals, such as:

- Austell Community Resource Center

-Community Leadership & Training
-Employing Able Dependable Youth

-A.C.T. Informer
-Back to School Jam & Health Fair

-Chat & Chew
-Community Job Fair

For information contact:
Austell Community Task Force
(770) 819-4938

 
Generations (55+)
(Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)

Generations provide monthly programs and activities for kinship caregivers and care receivers to support their continued independence and well-being; Supervised, age appropriate activities are included.
Schedule:
September 16, 2008   6:30pm

October 21, 2008     6:30pm
November 18, 2008   6:30pm

December     No Meeting
January 20, 2009     6:30pm

February 17, 2009   6:30pm
March       No Meeting

April 21, 2009     6:30pm
May 19, 2009     6:30pm
June 16, 2009     6:30pm
For more information Contact: Latronda Perry,

Cobb Senior Services (770) 528–5364

RC-AEROBICS Ages: 16+

Shape up and burn those un-wanted calories away, today!! This aerobics class meets (2) days a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings for an hours of routine workouts to shape, tone and increase your cardio vascular.
Instructor: TBA

Fee: $3.00 (Residents) $ 6.00 (Non-resident) – Per Class

July

17178   Mon   Jul 28    6:30- 7:30 PM
17179   Wed   Jul 30    6:30- 7:30 PM

August
17180   Mon   Aug 4    6:30- 7:30 PM

17181   Wed   Aug 6    6:30- 7:30 PM
17182   Mon   Aug 11    6:30- 7:30 PM
17183   Wed   Aug 13    6:30- 7:30 PM
17184   Mon   Aug 18    6:30- 7:30 PM
17185   Wed   Aug 20    6:30- 7:30 PM
17186   Mon   Aug 25    6:30- 7:30 PM
17187   Wed   Aug 27    6:30- 7:30 PM

September
18808   Mon   Sept 1    6:30- 7:30 PM
18809   Wed   Sept 3    6:30- 7:30 PM
18810   Mon   Sept 8    6:30- 7:30 PM

18811   Wed   Sept 10    6:30- 7:30 PM
18812   Mon   Sept 15    6:30- 7:30 PM
18813   Wed   Sept 17    6:30- 7:30 PM
18814   Mon   Sept 22    6:30- 7:30 PM
18815   Wed   Sept 24    6:30- 7:30 PM
18816   Mon   Sept 29    6:30- 7:30 PM

 
October
18817   Wed   Oct 1    6:30- 7:30 PM
18818   Mon   Oct 6    6:30- 7:30 PM

18819   Wed   Oct 8    6:30- 7:30 PM
18820   Mon   Oct 13    6:30- 7:30 PM
18821   Wed   Oct 15    6:30- 7:30 PM
18822   Mon   Oct 20    6:30- 7:30 PM

18823   Wed   Oct 22    6:30- 7:30 PM
18824   Mon   Oct 27    6:30- 7:30 PM
18825   Wed   Oct 29    6:30- 7:30 PM

November

18826   Mon   Nov 3    6:30- 7:30 PM
18827   Wed   Nov 5    6:30- 7:30 PM
18828   Mon   Nov 10    6:30- 7:30 PM
18829   Wed   Nov 12    6:30- 7:30 PM

18830   Mon   Nov 17    6:30- 7:30 PM
18831   Wed   Nov 26    6:30- 7:30 PM

"Friends of Drums” - African Dance Ages: 6-19

'Friends of Drums is an African Dance program free to participants who desired to learn this distinct art form of dance. The program targets
participants ages 6 - 19 and meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4 th Mondays of each month. Class availability is limited!
Fee: Free, participant must register
17197   Mon   Aug 11-25    6:30- 8:00 PM
18806   Tue   Sept. 2 - 30    6:30 - 7:30 PM

18807   Tue   Oct. 7 - 28    6:30 - 7:30 PM
18850   Tue   Nov. 4 - 25    6:30 – 7:30 PM

Teen Night Out!!! Ages: 13-19

A designated night for teenagers ages 13 - 19 to socialize and interact at its best. Teen night includes: movies, basketball, volleyball, billiards, air hockey, foos ball, table tennis, video games, cards games, dominos and much more!!! This is a free event that will start at 6pm and end promptly at 9pm.

 

(Direct supervision provided by recreation center staff)
Fee: Free

 
July
17189   Fri   Jul 25    6:00- 9:00 PM

 
August
17190   Fri   Aug 1    6:00- 9:00 PM
17191   Fri   Aug 8    6:00- 9:00 PM

17192   Fri   Aug 15    6:00- 9:00 PM
17193   Fri   Aug 22    6:00- 9:00 PM

17194   Fri   Aug 29    6:00- 9:00 PM

September
18839   Fri   Sept 12    6:00- 9:00 PM

18840   Fri   Sept 19    6:00- 9:00 PM
18841   Fri   Sept 26    6:00- 9:00 PM

 
October

18842   Fri   Oct 10    6:00- 9:00 PM
18843   Fri   Oct 17    6:00- 9:00 PM

18844   Fri   Oct 24    6:00- 9:00 PM
18845   Fri   Oct 31    6:00- 9:00 PM

November
18846   Fri   Nov 14    6:00- 9:00 PM

18847   Fri   Nov 21    6:00- 9:00 PM
18848   Fri   Nov 28    6:00- 9:00 PM

1 st Fridays

On the 1 st Friday of each month, come out and enjoy a night of fun and fellowship as you watch and participate in educational segments, addressing issues that are challenging today's Teens. This segment includes prizes, giveaways and is followed by an activity with snacks served.

 

Time: 6pm-9pm

Fee: None

 

September 5, 2008

Topic: Gang Awareness

Activity: Open Games

 

October 3, 2008

Topic: Understanding Hip Hop

Activity: Open Games

 

November 7, 2008

Topic: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Activity: Open Games