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July 2011

Fishing Rodeo at Lost Mountain Park

Cobb Parks will be hosting the 'Annual Fishing Rodeo' on Saturday, July 16th from 9:00am–11:00am at Lost Mountain Park. Four age divisions will be offered: 3–6, 7–9, 10–12 and 13–16. Trophies will be given to 1st–3rd places in each division and for the “Overall Big Fish”. The event is free, so grab your fishing pole and join us for a morning of fishing and fun!! For more information, please contact John Purcell at (770) 528-8825 or john.purcell@cobbcounty.org.

Adult Fall Softball and Kickball Registration Begins Soon

Registration dates for the upcoming fall adult softball and kickball season have been set. Returning teams (those that participated in the fall 2010 season) can register online beginning July 1st. To register online, team captains will need a 'PIN' number and 'Log-in ID'.  These can be acquired from their league coordinator.  In-person registration begins Monday, July 11th for returning teams and Tuesday, July 12th for new teams.  In-person registration will be held at the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Administrative office located at 1792 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008.  Registration will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm both days.  For more information, see the adult softball web page, the adult kickball page, or call (770) 528-8817.

Numerous Summer Camp Options Still Available

There are plenty of summer camp opportunities available to suit everyone's needs. Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs offers day camps, art camps, art performance camps, golf and tennis camps. In addition, there are many other camps offered by outside organizations in Cobb. The recent Camp Expo had a variety of camps represented, including ballet and dance camps, church camps, scout camps and more. For a complete listing of all the camps represented at the Camp Expo, you may download the list here (pdf file). For more information on Cobb County Parks camps, click here.

Outdoor Romping & Creek Stomping

Looking for fun and enriching outdoor activities to do this summer with your kids? Join staff from Cobb County Water System and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs this July for our Outdoor Romping and Creek Stomping Series. Educators from the Watershed Stewardship Program and the Natural Resources Program will be facilitating four adventure sessions this summer at local public parks from 9:00am–11:00am. Upcoming events are July 12th, 'Hiking, Heritage & History' at Hyde Farm in Marietta. This event is for those ages 7 and over. On July 26th, there will be a 'Family Scavenger Hunt' at Kennworth Park in Acworth. This event is for all ages. Registration is required for both events and the cost is $2.00 per person per event. Space is limited, so please register early! For more information or to register, email Karen.Faucett@cobbcounty.org or call (770) 528-8803.

2011 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

As you are out enjoying Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs' parks and activities, be sure to bring your camera and capture the fun and memories of your sports activities, the beauty of nature and wildlife in the parks, and anything else that shows why you enjoy your day at the park. The 7th Annual "Fun in the Park' Photo Contest will be accepting entries throughout the summer. Enter up to 10 of your best shots for fun and awards! Open to all photographers. Digital and print photos accepted. See rules and download entry form below at the photo contest web page.

Anderson Theatre Offers Theatre Camps for Budding Perfomers

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre offers Theatre Camps during the summer months. The upcoming schedule  is July 11-15 and July 18-22. Camp descriptions are as follows:

E.T.C. Camp - A performance camp designed for the experienced or the unexperienced performing arts ‘wannabee’. We accept rising 3rd-9th graders, and only expect our campers to come with high energy and lots of enthusiasm. The fee to join this camp is $80. A final camp show is performed at 7:00pm, on the Friday night of each session.

Prompt Camp - A musical theatre workshop camp for rising 5th-9th graders (note: this is not a performance opportunity). Campers work on their skills in acting, singing and dancing through study in vocal technique, stage presence and good audition materials. The fee for this camp is $40. This camp is an excellent follow-up for an E.T.C. camper.

For more information regarding these camps or other programs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, call (770) 528-8490 (please leave your email address).

Summer Nature Programs Offered at Cobb Libraries

Come join the Natural Resource Management Unit and learn about the 'ONE-derful WORLD of Insects'. This program will be presented at the following libraries and times:

Please check with the library for details.

Ward Recreation Center Offers Exciting Programs for Summer

Fun Summer Programs at Fullers Recreation Center

Salsa!!!! Salsa!!! Salsa!!! - Beginning and Intermediate Salsa

classes at Fullers Park Recreation Center on Fridays from 6:00pm–8:00pm. Learn to dance basic Salsa. Prepare to burn calories and have lots of fun as you enjoy the Latin rhythms. The cost of each class is $10 per person.

Introducing Yoga - Learn the best poses to develop your core while developing upper and lower body strength. Gain flexibility and good posture as you work at your own level of fitness. Yoga is great for releasing stress leaving you feeling relaxed and balanced. Yoga has it all!! The class is taught by a certified yoga instructor and meets each Thursday from 7:00pm–8:15pm.

For information contact, Fullers Recreation Center at (770) 509-2737.