List of Weekends Programs
Children's PEACE Center - PeaceMobile
A traveling "Field Trip" that teaches character education, violence prevention and peacemaking skills with fun hands-on exhibits and learning centers. Puppet Show, computers, puzzles, games, discussion, role playing, crafts all packed inside a Trailer.
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For more information about this service contact:
Andria Melham - President
770-917-8815
866-950-8080
director@childrenspeacecenter.org
Cobb County 4-H - Cobb County 4-H Program
5th Grade AgriScience Curriculum: The AgriScience curriculum consists of lessons that relate to Earth and Life Sciences. Lessons feature a hands-on approach to the Georgia Performance Standards and connects the standards to research-based information from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and College of Family and Consumer Sciences at The University of Georgia, State Specialist with Georgia 4-H, Representatives from the Georgia Department of Education, Representatives from the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Georgia Museum of Natural History and Georgia Partnership in Science and Math (PRISM). Middle After-School Programs: Career Preparation, Public Speaking, and Community Service are the main issues for these lessons. Also available are: Community Clubs, County Council, 5th Grade County Council, Science Curriculum, Public Speaking Competition (Cloverleaf County & District Project Achievement), County & State Judging Competitions, Junior County Council (6th–8th Grade), Career Preparation Issue, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), State Judging Competition, Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events, Senior County Council (9th – 12th Grade), Financial Literacy Issue, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), State Judging Competition, Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events, Horse & Pony Club, Monthly Club Meetings, State Judging Competition, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events, Home-school Club Meeting, Monthly Club Meetings, Public Speaking Competition (District Project Achievement), Community Service Projects, Georgia 4-H Events
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For more information about this service contact:
Kimberly M. Taylor, County Extension Agent
770-528-4076
770-528-4086
Kimberly.McDonald@cobbcounty.org
Cobb County Public Library System - Story Time
THe libraries through out Cobb present story times for children of all ages. These include age appropriate books and activities which encourage the love of books and reading. These are great resources for parents and teachers looking to keep children active with books through out the summer and school year.
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For more information about this service contact:
Patricia Latch Program Coordinator
770) 528-2342
770) 528-2349
latchp@cobbcat.org
Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County, Inc. - Parents Assuring Student Success
This program recognizes the importance of parental involvement in education and focuses on the academic achievement of children. It helps to open the lines of communication between the school and the home. It draws the parents to the school and enhances a positive attitude toward learning while providing a productive learning environment in the home. Modules include Attitude, a Home Environment conducive to children's success in school, Concentration, Organization, & Listening skills, Managing Homework, Note-taking skills, Test-taking skills, Memory & Thinking skills, & Reading skills.
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For more information about this service contact:
Carol Fey, Executive Director
678-503-0901
678-503-0902
cfey@cismcc.org
GivingBack Foundation, Inc. - Leadership SOAR
Leadership S.O.A.R. was designed for elementary and middle school youth, between the ages of 8 and 14 who want to learn and apply leadership principles. S.O.A.R. stands for Service and Opportunity plus Action equals Results. The program Curriculum consists of the development of Character Traits and Ethical Leadership Skills, Parliamentary Procedures, SKILLS Development and Community Service Projects.
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For more information about this service contact:
Cathy L. Bailey/Exec. Dir.
(770) 745-4306
(770) 745-9258
baileyc@givingbackfdn.org