Registration for Atlanta Fall Recreation Classes

The Atlanta’s Office of Recreation will host open houses this Saturday at all of the city's recreation centers to introduce programs at the office's more than 33 recreation centers and facilities this fall.

The 2011—2012 Fall Programming Schedule open houses give residents a chance to register for classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., Aug. 6, according to a news release from the city.

Communities will be pleasantly surprised to learn about some of the partnerships forged by the Department with organizations like "C.E.O. of My Life Entrepreneurship Training", "Future Fathers of America" and "Technology Uplift," which are designed to create a more robust selection of programs with custom offerings in certain areas based on community need and input, the release states.

 “The Office of Recreation differs from many other systems in the area because we’ve factored community input into our program design to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the areas that our recreation centers serve,” said Corliss Davenport, Program Manager. “Our vision is to provide excellent facilities, programs and customer service, so we are thrilled that these Open Houses will allow the Atlanta community to have a glimpse at the great programs that we offer not just for youth, but for the entire family.”

Some of the new programs that will be showcased during each open house will include:

A+ Certification – Through a partnership with Technology Uplift, the Office of Recreation is offering the training and testing needed for A+ Certification, a widely accepted determinant of advance knowledge of computer skills and a great tool for job readiness.

Robo-TEAM Atlanta – Students will be introduced to solar and assistive robotics while learning advanced mathematical and science concepts. They will also have the opportunity to build solar robots and to compete in the Botball and Vex Robotics Competitions.

Improved After-School Programs – The After School Programs at each recreation center will be managed by certified teaching staff and will provide a mix of web-based tutorials in math, in-depth homework assistance and character building to foster academic achievement.

Cascade Patch has posted PDF versions of the city's latest programming lists for youth programs, athletic programs and The ATLanta Teen Leaders Club on this page. Atlanta residents can visit www.atlantaga.gov for contact information for all recreation centers.

To learn more about the City of Atlanta Office of Recreation programs call 404-546-6788 or email recprograms@atlantaga.gov.