Summer Fun 2011

This guide will provide information on : • 50 Fun Things To Do • Healthy Food For Snacks • Emergency Tips • And More!

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Q. Kids are you looking for the most fun under the sun for the summer? Parents are you looking for awonderful way for your children to spend their summer vacation as well as prepare for the next schoolyear all for a great low price and convenient hours?A. You should take a look at Mount Olive Community Outreach Center because it has a wonderful 8 week pro-gram geared toward fun, education and excitement for ages 4-16 years of age. There are weekly field trips andsuper swimming days to cool off the hottest campers after a long week of activities. Each day is a new learningexperience for campers because in addition to the 3 days of academic enrichment for the upcoming schoolyear, campers are challenged with recreational sports like fundamentals of football, basketball basics, and drillteam. There is also competition cheerleading, liturgical dance, and choir!!!All of this plus much more, and did I mention at a price that is unbeatable! Campers enjoy breakfast, lunch,and an afternoon snack, field trips, recreation, arts & crafts and a t shirt all for one low affordable price.

Q. Since Mount Olive has so many great things to offer, are they available only during summermonths?No, Mount Olive has worked hard to build a year round youth service program that is geared toward out ofschool time starting with The OASIS program, Olive After School Inspiring Success, is a tutorial service avail-able for students and families enrolled in the Dougherty County School System. We serve a super snack andoffer Homework Help Mon-Thurs from 2:30-5:30pm during the school year. Then there is also a camp availablefor almost every time the students have a school holiday including Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, andof course Summer Break. The fees are affordable for a full day of fun. All camp hours are 7:30am-5:30pm. There is also the M.O.S.T which is Mount Olive’s Sports Team AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) boy’s 14 and under basketball team. This team is comprised of youngboys from various schools from the Dougherty Country School System and surrounding counties. The intent of this program is to enforce positive influences, self-confidence, self-esteem, and the ability to excel on and off the court. The M.O.S.T. program is dedicated to educate and motivate each member while encouragingteamwork, sportsmanship and fun through the spirit of basketball. This program allows these young men to travel abroad the East Coast of the United States ofAmerica to participate in various basketball tournaments and showcase their talent

Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc.Summer Camp Enrichment Program

Wilder’s World Opens Summer CampWilder’s World is an indoor play center for kids. We have 13 differ-ent inflatables to entertain all kids from the age of 1 year to 13years. We are celebrating our 2nd anniversary this summer, and tokick it off, we will be having a summer camp. Drop off your kidswith us and let them have fun and get plenty of exercise during thesummer!

Starting Tuesday, May 31st(CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY)

Ages 4 and upEvery week while school is out!

9 am - 5 pm$25 per day or $115 for the weekIncludes lunch, snack and drink

*WILL HAVE REST TIME*

Call to reserve your spot today!(229) 594 - 1229 Albany(229) 386 - 4358 Tifton

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WinShape C3 Camp is July 11th-15th. Camp is for 1st-6th Graders(completed). There will be a wide variety of activities for campersfrom archery to wacky science skills to music. Cost is $179, schol-arships are available. Go to www.winshapecamps.org or call 1-800-448-6955 x2396 to register. For scholarship information call 436-5700.

“Big Apple Adventure” is thisyear’s theme for Vacation BibleSchool on June 13th-17th. K-4through 12th graders are invitedto this free event from 9:00am toNoon each day.

Byne Summer Day Camp is backand better than ever! Registrationis $60 and weekly cost is $99.This includes four field trips eachweek for children K4-5th grade!Call 436-0173 or email [email protected] formore information or to register.

The countdown to summer is onand Albany Mall is the place for family fun this summer! FamilyFun Nights at Albany Mall kick off Thursday, June 9 and will con-tinue each Thursday evening through July 28. Each eveningwill feature a fun theme, complete with crafts, activities, and morefor families to enjoy.

There is no cost for families toparticipate in Family Fun Nights. Parents will simply need to regis-ter each night to receive an activ- ity bracelet for each child. Fami-lies can then visit each stationand enjoy the various activities.

Families will also be able to takeadvantage of food court specials, where kids can enjoy a free mealor treat with an adult purchase. A complete listing of the food courtoffers will be available at the Reg- istration Table each night. To re-ceive these special offers, fami-lies will just need to show the activitybracelet that their child receivesat the Registration Table. For a complete listing of theFamily Fun Night weekly themes,visit shopmalls.com/albany and clickon “Calendar of Events.”

Byne Summer Day Camp


School’s out and summer’s in at the Flint RiverQuarum! This summer ispacked with activities for the entire family.

Children’s activities include Adventures in Science and Nature SummerCamps with several themed weeks to choose from, as well as the ongoingprograms, Discovery Days for elementary ages on the first and third Sundaysof each month and Tadpole Time for preschoolers every third Wednesday.Both feature themed activities, crafts and animal encounters.

The entire family will enjoy Third Thursdays with $5 admission from 5-8 p.m.on the third Thursdays in June and July, Science After Sunset which featuresinformative programs presented by the curatorial staff, a series of guidedsummer canoe trips, free admission for Dad on Father’s Day, special July 4pricing and joint admission to Thronateeska, daily dive shows in the blue hole,

a movie at the Imagination Theater, andmembership specials in July.

Educators can also take advantage of freeteacher workshops offered by the FRQEducation Department.

Details for all programs and events can befound on the Flint RiverQuarium website atwww.flintriverquarium.com or by calling229-639-2650.

1. Grand Island Club270 Grand Island DriveAlbany, Georgia 31707(229) 878-1800www.grandislandclub.com

Grand Island Club, located in LeeCounty, Georgia, is a public club that ishome to an 18 hole links style golf course,pro shop, grill and tennis courts.

The restaurant and clubhouse areavailable for special events, such as wed-dings, receptions, meetings, fund raisers,seminars, dances, reunions, showers, andholiday parties.

2. River Pointe Golf Club801 River Point DriveAlbany, GA 31701(229) 883-4885 Fax (229) 883-0022www.riverpointegolfcourse.com

Great things are happening atRiver Pointe Golf Club, the fastest growinggolf club in South Georgia. River Pointe isa semi-private 18 hole golf course, locatedon the historic Flint River and lake Chehawin Albany Georgia. The course wasdesigned and built in 1995 by renownedgolf course architect Mike Young. Thischallenging course has been recognized byAtlanta Golf Magazine as one of the topcourses to play and was voted "BEST OFTHE BEST" golf course in the Albany areafor the past four years.

3. Seminole State Park7870 State Park DrDonalsonville , GA 39845(229) 861-3137www.gastateparks.org/Seminole

This southwest Georgia park is on

beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acrereservoir with excellent boating, fishing andbirding. Cottages, many campsites andeven picnic shelters sit near the water’sedge, offering excellent views and quickaccess to the lake. Because the park sur-rounds a small cove, visitors usually enjoysmooth water for skiing and tubing. A sandswimming beach is also provided for lakelovers.

4. Flint RiverQuarium117 Pine AvenueAlbany, GA 31701(229) 639-2650Monday – Fridaywww.flintriverquarium.com

Located on the banks of the FlintRiver, the Flint RiverQuarium tells the storyof the Flint River and the blue hole springsthat helped create it. Visitors can experi-ence the unique ecosystems of the FlintRiver watershed through a variety of inter-active exhibits featuring more than 100species of native aquatic life. A recentaviary addition also gives visitors a close-up look at a wide variety of birds found in

the surrounding wetland habitat. The FlintRiverQuarium’s Imagination Theater pre-sents films on a screen three stories tall.Other ongoing programming, such as diveshows, alligator feedings and animal pre-sentations, ensure that every visit hassomething new to offer.

5. All American Fun Park2608 N. Slappey Blvd.Albany, GA 31701(229) 436-8362www.allamericanfunpark.com

In December 2004, the Hallsdecided to change their name to the AllAmerican Fun Park, because they now fea-ture other attractions in addition to minia-ture golf. Most recently, the All AmericanFun Park added a new attraction. Thestate-of-the-art bowling center opened onNovember 26, 2008. The local facility hasentertained school, civic, and churchgroups as well as having thousands ofbirthday parties over the years. They arehappy to provide a clean, wholesome place

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for families to come and enjoy an outingtogether and a great place for couples tocome on their dates.

6. Wynnsong 16 Movie Theater2823 Nottingham WayAlbany , GA 31707(229) 420-9102www.carmike.com

Catch all of the current flicks atthe Wynnsong 16 Movie Theater in Albany,GA. Stay cool and enjoy the hot summerblockbusters!

Evening, Adult $8.00 Matinee $6.00 Child $6.50 Senior (65-older) $5.00 Additional 3D Surcharge $3.00 Super Bargain (4-5:30pm) $5.00

7. Movies in the ParkTime: 8:00 pmLocation: Riverfront ParkInfo: Contact Monique Broughtonat (229) 483-7665www.albany.ga.us

Free, family friendly movies on a30' x 30' outdoor screen. Bring your ownblankets and chairs. Food vendors will beon site.

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8. Reed Bingham State ParkRoute 2 Box 39 B-1Adel, GA 31620(229) 896-3551www.gastateparks.org/ReedBingham

This park surrounds a 375-acrelake that has become a major boating andwaterskiing attraction in south Georgia.Fishing for bass, crappie, catfish andbream is excellent. The Coastal PlainNature Trail and Gopher Tortoise NatureTrail wind through a cypress swamp, sand-hill area and other habitats representativeof southern Georgia. Watchful visitors maysee waterfowl, the threatened gopher tor-toise and indigo snake, and other crea-tures. However, the park's most famousresidents are the thousands of black vul-tures and turkey vultures that arrive in late

November and stay through early April,making this park the largest winter vultureroost in Georgia. Reed Bingham is lessthan six miles from I-75, making it a relax-ing stop for travelers.

9. Wild Adventures Water & Theme Park3766 Old Clyattville RoadValdosta, GA 31601(229) 219-7080www.wildadventures.net

Journey to a place where animalsrule, water flows and animals play. A placewhere new rides, slides, shows and experi-ences are waiting for you to explore. Takea break from your daily routine and giveyour family a much-needed affordableescape at the region’s number one attrac-tion.

10. Chehaw Park105 Chehaw Park RoadAlbany, GA 31701229.430.5275www.chehaw.org

Chehaw Wild Animal Park wasoriginally designed by Jim Fowler, a nativeof Albany, Ga., and host of Wild Kingdom.His attention to spacious exhibits offersextraordinary room for the animals that callChehaw home.

The Wild Animal Park boasts over212 specimens, representing 55 species ofwild animals. Exhibits include African blackrhino, American bald eagle, lemurs,meerkats, zebras, cheetahs and manymore. Enjoy all of the exhibits Chehaw hasto offer as you stroll through the scenicboardwalks and cypress swamp.

11. Albany Museum of Art311 Meadowlark DriveAlbany, Georgia 31707(229) 439-8400www.albanymuseum.com

The AMA has assembled animpressive and growing permanent collec-tion comprised of African, European, andAmerican art. The collection includes over2,100 original works of art with more than200 works on display at any given time.

The Museum houses one of themost impressive collections of sub-Saharan African art in the SoutheasternUnited States. This collection, much ofwhich was donated by Ms. Stella Davis,anchors the museum’s permanent collec-tion and has been a resource for thou-sands of visitors. Holdings include a wealthof masks, sculpture, pottery, baskets, tex-tiles, jewelry and gold weights. TheAmerican and European collections includepaintings, drawings, photographs, andsculpture. The American collection includespaintings by Edward Potthast, JosephSharp, Ernest Lawson, Reginald Marshand A.L. Ripley.Hours – Tues – Sat 10 to 5 Admission isFree

12. Albany Civil Rights Institute326 Whitney AveAlbany, GA 31701-2861(229) 432-1698www.albanycivilrightsinstitute.org

ACRI brilliantly captures the sto-ries of ordinary people who became effec-tive change agents in their community. Onour walls, in our halls, in our archives andour programs, you will see everyday citi-zens who changed history with theircourage, deeds and strength.The Albany Civil Rights Institute allows vis-

itors to experience the civil rights move-ment in southwest Georgia like neverbefore.

13. Thronateeska Heritage Center100 West Roosevelt AvenueAlbany, GA 31701(229) 432-6955www.heritagecenter.org

Thronateeska's campus includesa history museum, science museum, railcar display, and a 40' full dome HD plane-tarium system, the first in the world of itskind. The museum facilities are housed inhistoric structures and new constructiondesigned to reflect and retain the railroadheritage of the area. New to Thronateeskais the archives and collections department,which catalogues, stores, and cares for allof the collections at Thronateeska, and isopen to the public for research purposes.

14. Albany Municipal Auditorium200 North Jackson StreetAlbany, GA 31701(229) 430-3990

June 11 (Saturday)"The Measure of a Man" Stage PlayStarring: Demond Wilson (Sanford and


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See Fun, page 6 Wilder’s World Wilder’s World 4 Kids 4 Kids Summer Camp!!! Summer Camp!!! $ 25 a day or $ 115 for the week includes lunch, snack, and drink 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ages 4 & up every week while school is out Call 2 reserve your spot today!!! (229) 594-1229 and (229) 386-4358 CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Albany Tifton “Come and Get Wild” “Come and Get Wild”

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Son)Time: 7:00 PMTickets: $34.50- Orchestra; $27.50- 1stBalcony; $23.50- 2nd Balcony

15. Albany Mall - Family Fun Nights2601 Dawson RoadAlbany, GA 31707(229) 883-7983www.shopmalls.com/albany

Family Fun Nights at Albany Mallkick off Thursday, June 9 and will con-tinueeach Thursday evening through July 28. Each evening will featurea fun theme, complete with crafts, activities, and more for familiesto enjoy.

There is no cost for families toparticipate in Family Fun Nights. Parents will simply need to regis-ter eachnight to receive an activ- ity bracelet for each child. Fami-lies canthen visit each station and enjoy the various activities.

16. Albany Area YMCA1701 Gillionville RoadAlbany, GA 31707(229) 436-0531www.albanyareaymca.org

The Albany Area YMCA servespreschool children, youth, adults, seniors,and families through a variety of health, fit-ness, recreational, social, and leadershipprograms. Each year, over 35,000 peopleare involved in YMCA programs. Theseprograms are provided at the CentralFacility and Sports Park in Albany and atoff-site programs in Albany, and Leesburg.June 4 - Summer Programs Opening Day.

17. Radium Springs Botanical GardensRadium Springs Botanical

Gardens is located about three miles southof downtown albany. In the 1920's RadiumSprings had a hotel and spa that was visit-ed by northern visitors. Radium Springs isthe largest spring in the state of georgia,and 70,000 gallons of water per minuteflow from the spring. It has a unique sap-phire blue color and is named after thetrace elements of radium that flow from thespring. In 2003 a flood destroyed the1920's hotel. Today the springs have been


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River Pointe Pirate Camp The Coolest Camp in Town

for chidren ages 6 to 14 T he gift of Pirate Camp will stay with a child for a lifetime.

Experience good old summer fun on the Flint River with treasure hunts, a real battle at “sea”, learn the basics of navigating and build your own dinghy. We learn to play golf in the cooler morning hours and splash of in the afternoons. A poolside pirate playground with a waterslide and a zip-line, more fun than you can imagine. On the last day of camp, everyone can spend the night, even you parents! Enjoy a Pirate Feast with lots of great food and live music. We still have a few spots available, sign up now!

Register for Pirate Camp Now, Don’t miss out!

$100 deposit at registration, balance of $225 due on the first day of camp. Pirate Camp #1

May 31st - June 4th 2011 Pirate Camp #2

June 28 - July 2nd 2011 Pirate Camp #3

July 26th - July 30th 2011 www. riverpointegolfcourse.com

801 River Pointe Dr. Albany, GA

229-883-4885

River Pointe Golf Club

Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc. Summer Camp Enrichment Program

WII SMILE May 31, 2011-July 22, 2011 Monday - Friday from 7:15 am – 5:30 pm. For youth ages 4-16.

Daily meals, field trips, camp shirt, and bus transportation for field trips

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Multiple child discounts are available In addition, there is a referral credit of $25.00 for every child you refer

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transformed into a beautiful botanical gar-den, which is open to the public daily.

18. Museum of AviationGA Hwy 247 and Russell Pkwy Warner Robins, Georgia 31088(478) 926-6870www.museumofaviation.org

One of the largest aviation muse-ums in the Southeast with more than 100aircraft and missiles, flight simulators andopen cockpits. Numerous exhibits in fourclimate-controlled buildings and hangarsspan aviation events and groups fromWorld War II to current units at Robins AirForce Base. Large exhibits include 14th AirForce Flying Tigers, China-India-Burma"Hump Pilots,", the 483rd B-17 BombGroup, Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott "God IsMy Co-Pilot," The Tuskegee Airmen, the507th Parachute Infantry Regiment and theAir Invasion of Normandy and the GeorgiaAviation Hall of Fame. Aircraft include fight-ers, bombers, cargo aircraft, helicoptersand recconnaissance planes like the P-40,

P-51, P-80, B-25, B-29, B-52, B-1B, C-46,C-47, AC-130, F-100, F-104, F-4D MiGKiller, F-105, U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird.Free admission. A new 6-axis motion simu-lator called the "Transporter" provides 12different virtual reality rides for $5 or $4 forstudents attending one of the Museum'smany education programs. Open daily from9:00 am to 5:00 pm except Easter,Christmas, Christmas Eve after 1:00pm,Thanksgiving, News Years Day and NewYears Eve after 1:00 pm. Victory Cafe andgiftshop available. Several areas availablefor events and group gatherings includingoutdoor picnic area with pavilions and play-ground. RVs and busses welcome. Freeparking. Cafe caters on-site events.

19. Stardust Skate Center2881 Ledo RoadAlbany, GA 31707(229) 435-0111www.stardust2skatecenter.net

Beat the summer heat and find funfor the whole family at Stardust SkateCenter. Each day there is something differ-ent offered:

Weekly Schedule:


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July 18: Z Puppets Rosenschnoz present “A Secret Life of Puppets” Workshop and A La Carte: In a Fool’s Kitchen full length evening performance.

June 13-18: Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Secret Garden. For students K-8th grade, audition required. July 11-15: KidsWeek presents Twice Upon a Time. For students 1st-7th grade, pre-registration is required.

For more information about our exciting summer events, please call the Rylander Theatre 229.931.0001 or visit www.rylander.org

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SUMMER CAMP AT THE CLAY SPOT

We are excited to offer several week longsummer camps this year! We also have some daycamps for our younger artists! In addition to our sum-mer camps, throughout the year we offer birthday par-ties, ladies nights, artist nights and family nights. TheClay Spot is a fun place to have a bridal or babyshower, a graduation party, or an office party. Stopby, call us or check our website to find out more aboutthe fun and creative atmosphere at the Clay Spot!Come paint with us! www.theclayspot.com

MondayChristian / Gospel Skate Night$2.00 6:00 - 8:30 TuesdayFamily Night$13.00/$5.00Individual6:30 - 9:00(Family up to 6, 4 Children, 2 Parents) "Snack Bar Special EXTRA LARGE PIZZA& PITCHER OF DRINK $16.00 WednesdayPrivate PartiesThursdayPrivate PartiesFridayALL SKATE - FUN FOR ALL$8.00 7:00 - 11:00SaturdayAWESOME SATURDAY$6.50$7.50 with lunch hot dog & drink 11:00 - 4:00SKATE LESSONS$4.00 4:00 - 4:45SUPER SKATE NIGHT$8.00 7:00 - 11:00SundayFAMILY FUN SKATE DAY$6.00 2:00 - 5:00Customer Appreciation Night$3.00 6:00 - 8:30

20. The National Civil War NavalMuseum at Port Columbus1002 Victory DriveColumbus, GA 31901(706) 327-9798

www.portcolumbus.org

Visit Port Columbus National CivilWar Naval Museum, and discover the mostpivotal period of naval history. FollowAdmiral Farragut onto a replica of his flag-ship, USS Hartford. Go below deck andsee where the sailors slept, ate and passedtime. Climb on board the famous ironcladCSS Albemarle and brace yourself for com-bat as the ship comes under attack and thecrew scrambles to battle stations. Then,stand at the bow of the CSS Jackson andview the 225-foot long hull of the largestsurviving Civil War ironclad in the world.Step aboard the newly opened USS WaterWitch steamship recreation. Collectionsinclude thousands of books, manyextremely rare, documents, articles, pho-tographs, paintings and magazines, all not-ing Civil War naval history topics.

21. Andersonville National Historic Site496 Cemetery RoadAndersonville, GA 31711(229) 924-0343 www.nps.gov/ande

From the Revolutionary War toOperation Iraqi Freedom, American prison-ers of war have endured untold hardships,and shown tremendous courage.Andersonville NHS commemorates thesacrifices of these brave Americansthrough exhibits in the National Prisoner ofWar Museum; preserves the site of CampSumter (Andersonville prison); and man-ages Andersonville National Cemetery. The park grounds are open daily from 8:00am until 5:00 p.m. EST, allowing access tothe National Prisoner of War Museum, thehistoric prison site and the AndersonvilleNational Cemetery. The park groundsincluding the National Prisoner of WarMuseum and the historic prison site areclosed only three days per year: New YearsDay, Thanksgiving Day, and ChristmasDay.The park is always free!

Andersonville National HistoricSite has no entrance fee. There are nofees for park interpretive programs or forentrance to the National Prisoner of WarMuseum.

22. SAM Shortline Railway105 East 9th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015(229) 276-0755www.samshortline.com

Climb aboard the Southwest Georgia Excursion Train to discover thereal Georgia! Riding in air-conditioned,1949 vintage cars, you’ll enjoy a mix ofromantic yesteryear with the excitement oftoday’s South. While the SAM Shortlinetravels past pecan grooves and sceniccountry farms, it stops in four towns filledwith fun attractions, restaurants and shop-ping. You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the returntrip. Or better yet, spend the night in acharming hotel to resume your excursionthe next day. Order tickets online or call 1-877-GARAILS.

23. 62nd Annual Watermelon DaysFestival June 3rd - 25thCordele-CrispChamber of Commerce502 South 2nd StreetCordele, GA 31010(229) 273-1668www.cordelecrispga.com/tourism/attractions

Designated as the "WatermelonCapital of the World," Cordele offers anexciting array of activities, from sports tofestivals to shopping, in a beautiful naturalsetting. Play a round of golf at one of ourthree championship courses. Relax at oneof our award-winning lodgings. Visit one ofour specialty shops. Whether you're justpassing through or plan to stay awhile,Cordele has all of the "small town" charm

you hope to find in a South GeorgiaCommunity!

24. Adventure Dive Center1104 N. Westover Blvd. suite 3Albany, GA 31707(229) 888-DIVEwww.adcscubadiving.com

Adventure Dive Center, servingScuba Divers in the southwest Georgiaarea since 2004. ADC is located beside theAlbany Mall in the Galleria ShoppingCenter. Our doors are open Tuesday -Friday (10 a.m - 7 p.m ) and on Saturdays( 10 a.m - 5 p.m ). Hard work and dedica-tion to the sport of SCUBA diving hasearned Adventure Dive Center the rating of"PADI 5 STAR IDC" (InstructorDevelopment Center). Let us teach you toScuba Dive. Our PADI certified Instructorsteach year-round, offering a full range ofScuba classes from Open Water Diver toPADI Assistant Instructor, including continu-ing education and specialty courses. Youcan become a Certified Open Water Diverin just two weeks. Stop by and sign uptoday to get your Adventure started! Ourtravel plans include popular dive destina-tions in Florida, the Bahamas and theCaribbean just to mention a few. We wel-come you to join us on any one of ourMANY Adventures or we can customize atrip to meet your diving needs. The staff atAdventure Dive Center is knowledgeableand courteous with many years of experi-ence in a variety of diving and teaching sit-


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Clay Spot Camps June 6-10 - Whoooo loves Owls? June 20-24 - Cute Cupcakes July 11-15 - Flip Flop Beach Fun July 18-22 - Peac, Love, Happiness Camps are from 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday at The Clay Spot

229-446-2229

Paint Your Own Pottery Store 2109 Dawson Road

Albany, Georgia

www.theclayspot.com

$175 + tax for ages 8 and up

Camps include lunch * Activities at each camp will vary but most will include the following: Painting pottery, clay builds, canvas painting, card making, mosaic art, sand art, snack crafts and more! Sign up today and reserve your SPOT!

Includes storytime, painting pottery, clay building and a

snack! Cost $40 for both days

Day Camps for Ages 5-8 10am-12noon June 29-30 - Cool cupcakes July 6-7 - Tea Party July 27-28 Things that GO


Beat the Heat with a TCBY Treat

uations. Stop by and meet David, Diane,Rebecca, Kim or Phyl and let your ADVEN-TURE begin.

25. Callaway GardensIntersection of Ga. Hwys. 18/354Pine Mountain, GA 318221-800-CALLAWAYwww.callawaygardens.com

Callaway Gardens is a 14,000acre horticultural display garden and wood-land in Pine Mountain Georgia. Built onland that cotton farming had depleted,Callaway Gardens promotes an apprecia-tion of nature. At Cecil B. Day ButterflyCenter, thousands of butterflies and hum-mingbirds flutter freely. Another specialattraction is the Birds of Prey show.Admission gate opens daily at 9:00 a.m.

26. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site300 N Bond StPlains, GA 31780-5562(229) 824-4576www.jimmycarter.info

The Jimmy Carter National

Historic Site welcomes visitors with freeadmission to the park daily. We suggestthat you start your visit at the Plains HighSchool which houses the park's VisitorCenter and Museum. The historic site isopen daily except on New Year's Day,Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Entrance to the historic site isfree. There are no parking fees. A dona-tion box is available at the Plains HighSchool Museum/Visitor Center.

27. Providence CanyonOmaha, GA 31821(229) 838-4244www.gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon

Visitors are often amazed whenthey visit “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon.”The massive gullies, as deep as 150 feet,were caused by poor farming practices dur-ing the 1800s. Hikers who explore thedeepest canyons will usually find a thinlayer of water along the trail, indication ofthe water table below. Colorful wildflowers,as well as the pink, orange, red and purplehues of the soft canyon soil, make a beau-tiful natural painting at this unique park.The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in thisregion and blooms during July and Augustwhen most azaleas have lost their color.The visitor center is closed, but the park isopen daily.

28. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537(912) 496-7836www.fws.gov/okefenokee

There are many ways to explorethe Okefenokee. Guided boat tours takevisitors through cypress forests, historiccanals and open prairies. Water trails andplatforms allow people to canoe for the dayor stay overnight deep within the 354,000acre wilderness. Winding boardwalks andtrails lead through unique habitats to obser-vation towers and viewing platforms.

Opportunities for nature photography, hunt-ing and fishing are readily available. Onecan even drive a car or ride a bike to arestored homestead to discover how“swampers” once made their home here.

29. Historic Westville9294 Singer Pond Rd.Lumpkin, GA 31815888-733-1850www.westville.org

Historic Westville Inc. is a livinghistory museum, which preserves, demon-strates and interprets village life in pre-1860 West Georgia.This is accomplished through:-Collecting and preserving period artifacts-Demonstrating traditional work skills-Maintaining an authentic village environ-ment

30. Georgia Veterans State Park2459 U.S. Highway 280 WCordele, GA 31015www.georgiaveteransstatepark.org

Georgia Veterans State Parkboasts an impressive variety of amenitiesand facilities. As the name implies the parkwas established to honor Georgia's militaryveterans. This is reflected in the theme ofthe park's museum. It displays medals, uni-forms, weapons, vehicles, aircraft andother items that span the time from theRevolutionary War through the Gulf War.

The park is situated on the beauti-ful 8,600 acre Lake Blackshear and isenjoyed by boaters, jet skiers, water skiers,fishermen, and swimmers. Private boatsare allowed on the lake or if you preferthere are a variety of watercraft availablefor rent at the Georgia Veterans State ParkMarina.

31. Georgia Museum of Agriculture andHistoric Village (Agrirama)1392 Whiddon Mill RoadTifton, GA 31793-7800

(229) 386-3344www.abac.edu/museum

Georgia’s Museum of Agricultureand Historic Village opened as theAgrirama on July 4, 1976. The groundsconsist of five areas: a traditional farmcommunity of the 1870s, an 1890s pro-gressive farmstead, an industrial sites com-plex, rural town, national peanut complex,and the Museum of Agriculture Center.Over 35 structures have been relocated tothe 95-acre site and faithfully restored orpreserved. Costumed interpreters explainand demonstrate the life-style and activitiesof this time in Georgia’s history.

32. Pine Mountain101 East Broad Street P.O. Box 177 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 (706) 663-4000 (800) 441-3502www.pinemountain.org

Pine Mountain, Georgia capturesall the charm of a small Southern town, allthe excitement and amenities of a city andall the friendly faces you can imagine justwaiting to share their area with stoppers-by. Known for its quaint shops, history andSouthern cooking, the area is a vacation-er's dream for relaxing and enjoying thepast.


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Stardust Celebrates 30 YearsStardust 2 Skate Center celebrates 30 years of roller skating,where supervision and safety is #1. We are a Family funSkate Center. Skate Monday Nights to upbeat Christian Musicfor $3.00 per person, skate Tuesday Nights, fun for the wholefamily, up to 4 children, 2 parents for only $13.00.

Birthday Parties are a fun way to celebrate yours child's birth-day. Call for more information (229) 435-0111 or go to star-dust2skatecenter.net . Roller Skating is recommend by theHeart Association and you can burn up to 350 calories anhour. Stardust also offers free skate lessons every Saturdaymornings from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

33. Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park205 Indian Mounds RdBlakely, GA 39823(229) 724-2150www.gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds

This historically significant park isthe oldest and largest Woodland Indian sitein the southeastern U.S., occupied byAmerican Indians from 350 to 750 A.D.Georgia’s oldest great temple mound,standing 57 feet high, dominates two small-er burial mounds and several ceremonialmounds. The park’s museum is builtaround an excavated mound, providing anunusual setting for learning who these peo-ple were and how they lived. Inside, visitorswill find numerous artifacts and a film.Outdoor activities include camping, fishing,picnicking and boating. Hikers can choosefrom two scenic trails. The Spruce PineTrail offers views of lakes Yahola andKolomoki, while the Trillium Trail meandersthrough hardwoods and pines.

34. U.S. 19 Dragway1304 Williamsburg RoadAlbany, GA 31705(229) 431-0077www.us19-dragway.com

Open every Friday night at 8 PMfor TEST-N-TUNE and GRUDGE RACING.NHRA summit racing series begins June3rd Grass Roots Bracket Racing SeriesPresented By Mark Fowler AutomotiveMake-Up.

35. Fishing RodeoKen Gardens Pond 1509 Ken Garden RdAlbany, GA

(229) 430-5222www.albany.ga.us

The Albany Recreation and ParksDepartment presents Fishing Rodeos atKen Gardens Pond. The rodeos are free tothe public; maximum of 3 poles - fishinglicense is required. Ken Gardens Pond isstocked with channel catfish by theGeorgia Department of Natural ResourcesWildlife Division.

Dates:June 1 - 8 am to 11 amJune 18 - 7 am to 11 amJune 23 - 8 am to 11 amJuly 6 - 8 am to 11 amJuly 28 - 8 am to 11 amAugust 13 - 7 am to 10 amAugust 23 - 8 am to 11 amSeptember 8 - 8 am to 11 am

36. Big Pig JigDooly County Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 308Vienna, GA 31092(229) 268-8275www.bigpigjig.com

BIG PIG JIG® was born inVienna, Georgia when a group of self-pro-fessed gourmets made wagers on whoamong them could cook the most succulentpig! That year, 1982, those creative peoplerecommended combining a barbecue cook-ing competition with an established andwell-attended arts and crafts fair and thecounty's livestock association annual hogshow. The merging of events has growninto a festival named twice by the AmericanBus Association as one of the Top 100Events in America, three times acclaimedas one of the Top 20 Events in theSoutheast by the Southeast TourismSociety, and recognized by GeorgiaFestivals and Events Association andInternational Festivals and EventsAssociation with more than a dozenawards, including Best Georgia Festival in

1999. BIG PIG JIG® was listed by TravelAgent magazine as one of America's Top500 Festivals, touted by Tom Clynes,author of WILD PLANET! as one of theworld's 1,001 Most Extraordinary Events,featured on the Food Network's "All -American Festivals" and a one-hour specialentitled "The BIG PIG JIG®". BIG PIGJIG® was also named to the DiscoveryTravel Channel's top ten list of "World'sBest Barbecue Contests" for the past fouryears and in 2004 the National BarbecueNews named BIG PIG JIG® the Spirit ofBarbecue Event of the Year.

37. Sasser Flea Market8109 Albany HighwaySasser, GA 39885Phone: 229-698-4578

Joe Nichols will be in concertSunday, May 29 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Also,enjoy the antique mall and other concertsthroughout the year!

38. Roosevelt's Little White HouseHistoric Site401 Little White House RdWarm Springs, GA 31830706) 655-5870 www.gastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse

Franklin Delano Roosevelt builtthe Little White House in 1932 while gover-nor of New York, prior to being inauguratedas president in 1933. He first came toWarm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a curefor the infantile paralysis (polio) that hadstruck him in 1921. Swimming in the 88-degree, buoyant spring waters brought himno miracle cure, but it did bring improve-ment. During FDR’s presidency and theGreat Depression, he developed manyNew Deal Programs (such as the RuralElectrification Administration) based uponhis experiences in this small town.

39. Saturday Paddle the FlintJune 11, July 9, August 6, September 3,

October 1Time: 8 am - 2pmAge: Minimum age is 10Fee: $25 per canoe (paddles and flota-tion devices provided)Info: Wendy Bellacomo at 229-639-2650www.albanyga.com

Explore a scenic section of theFlint River from the Radium/Marine Corpsditch landing south of town to the NorthMitchell Park landing. Space is limited andreservations are recommended.Participants meet at the Flint RiverQuariumand bring a bag lunch. No alcohol allowed.

40. Thursday Twilight PaddleJune 9, June 30, July 14, July 28,August 4Time: 6:30 pmAge: Minimum age is 21Fee: $35 per canoe (paddles and flota-tion devices provided)Location: Flint RiverquariumInfo: Contact Wendy Bellacomo at 229-639-2650www.albanyga.com

Enjoy a leisurely canoe trip on apretty section of the river from the GeorgiaPower dam to downtown Albany followedby hors d'oeuvre at the Flint RiverQuarium.Space is limited and reservations are rec-ommended. Participants meet at the FlintRiverQuarium.

41. “Guys and Dolls” at Theatre Albany514 Pine Avenue Albany, GA 31701(229) 439-7193www.theatrealbany.com

After more than 30 years occupy-ing several downtown sites, Theatre Albanyacquired the home of Captain John A.Davis in 1964 for its permanent residence.This remarkable white columned antebel-


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MaggieMoo’s award-winning ice cream starts withthe finest ingredients to make super premium icecream right in the treatery.They hand-fold your favorite candy, fruit and nutsinto the ice cream right in front of you!

They invented the ice cream cupcake and the icecream pizza! They also offer smoothies, milkshakes,cakes, sundaes and more.

MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery at 2725 Dawson Road next to Moe’s!

lum treasure adapted well to its new roleand, in 1980, it earned designation on theNational Register of HistoricPlaces.Theatre Albany produces a diverseand wide-ranging bill of fare, including pop-ular Broadway plays and musicals, classicdramas, contemporary plays, and evenoriginal works. The theatre is celebratingits 77th year as a source of entertainmentfor the entire Southwest Georgia region.

A musical fable of broadwaybased on a story and characters of DamonRunyon. Music and lyrics by FrankLoesser, Book by Jo Swerling and AbeBorrows.

May 20-22, 27-29, June 2-4, 2011.Sponsored by Dr. Harry and Joyce Weiser.

42. Still Pond Vineyard1575 Still pond rdArlington, GA 39813(229) 792-6382800-475-1193www.stillpond.com

Please come by for a visit andstay awhile at our winery in SouthwestGeorgia. We offer complimentary tasting ofour 11 award winning wines. You may take a tour of our winery and pro-cessing facility, or choose to stroll throughour luscious vineyards, or even view thepond that inspired Still Pond.

43. Turtle Grove Play ParkSouth Front StreetAlbany, GA 31701229-430-3910 ext 3910www.albany.ga.us

The community built park that fea-tures a safe and secure play area for chil-dren ages 1-14. The play park includes

seven basic areas: Dino Dig, Tot Lot, BigKid Area, Critters Area, Mosaic-Tile Area,Rock Climbing Wall, Musical Instrumentsand other static climbing features.

44. Swamp GravyCotton Hall Theater 164 E. Main StreetColquitt, GA 39837229-758-5450www.swampgravy.com

The Wizard of Oz – June 17,18, 24, and 25Friday shows begin at 730Saturday at 2 and 530$13 adults/$7 for kidswww.swampgravy.comfor tickets 1-800-514-3849

45. The 15th Annual Plains PeanutFestival - September 24, 2011301 East Franklin StreetSylvester, GA 31791-2107(229) 776-6657www.plainsgeorgia.com/peanut_festival.html

The annual Plains Peanut Festivalis centered around one of the SumterCounty community's claims to fame, itspeanut production, and features the com-munity's most famous residents in activeroles. The festival kicks off with a 1-milefun run and a 5-K road race. People linethe sidewalks of Plains each year to watchthe unique entries in the paradedowntown. Visitors enjoy the all-day eventand educational exhibits are on display toaccent the importance of agriculture in thisregion.

46. Thomasville Rose GardenCorner of Smith Avenue and CovingtonAvenueThomasville, GA 31792(229) 228-7977www.downtownthomasville.com

Thomasville, known as the City of

Roses, has a long rosarian history andnowhere is this more evident than at theThomasville Rose Garden. The City ofThomasville maintains a stunning variety ofover 500 rose bushes that burst into bloomeach spring just in time for the AnnualRose Show and Festival in April! Visitorsto the garden will find charming gazebosto relax and take in the dazzeling sightand sweet aroma of Thomasville's favoriteflower. The garden is a favorite spot for awedding and provides the perfect backdropfor photographers. Adjacent to the RoseGarden is Cherokee Lake Park, a beautifulrecreation area with a playgroundand walking trail that encircles the lake.

47. Library ParkPass Loan ProgramAny local library in Georgiawww.getoutdoorsgeorgia.org

Any Georgian who holds a validlibrary card can borrow a Georgia StatePark "ParkPass" and Historic Site Passfrom their local libraries. The passes aregood for free parking or admission at anyof the 63 parks and historic sites statewidefor up to five days. Because of the expect-ed popularity of the ParkPass loaner pro-gram, families interested in borrowing aParkPass from their local public librariesare advised to plan early, as supplies of theParkPass are limited. Contact your locallibrary for more information.

48. Georgia’s Old Capital Museum201 East Greene StMilledgeville, GA 31061(478) 453-1803www.oldcapitalmuseum.org

Located on the ground floor of thestate’s Antebellum Capitol, this regionalmuseum interprets, preserves, and com-municates the historical and cultural her-itage of the Milledgeville - Baldwin Countyand broader Middle Georgia areas.

The purpose of Georgia’s OldCapital Society, Inc. (GOCMS) is to create

and maintain museums which shall identify,collect, interpret, preserve, and communi-cate the cultural history of theMilledgeville/Baldwin County area and itsenvirons. The Society is a private, non-profit organization committed to the educa-tion and enjoyment of the public. GOCMSwill network with other museums and insti-tutions having similar public educationgoals.

49. Weekly Weekend Farmer’s Market Corner of Broad Ave and Jackson St

The Downtown Albany Market willopen in downtown Albany each Saturdaybeginning this Saturday, May 28, and runthrough November, organizer David Millinersays. Open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., theMarket is a hybrid farm market mixed withentertainment and a sense of community.

50. Adel Daylily Festival100 South Hutchinson AvenueAdel, Georgia 31620(229) 896-2281www.adelcookchamber.org

Welcome to Adel, Georgia, theCity of Daylilies, home of the 5th AnnualAdelily Festival bursting into bloom on his-toric Burwell Avenue, June 3th and 4th,2011.

This premier event is expected todraw nearly 4,000 people from all aroundSouth Georgia. Among the attractions atthis year's festival will be over 85 arts andcrafts vendors featuring unique and inter-esting handcrafted items from all over theregion. To add tothe excitement,there will be morethan a dozen foodvendors serving upyour favorite festivalfoods from turkeylegs to funnelcakes, and more!


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Come visit Chehaw this summer and take advantage of all that nature’s playground hasto offer you and your family! Summer is the time of the year when we enjoy the outdoors,so pack up the family for a day that is anything but ordinary and spend it in our backyard.

Chehaw has something for everyone, from our Wild Animal Park to BMX, there is anactivity that is bound to spark your interest. We have multiple picnic shelters and tablesthroughout the park where you could enjoy a picnic lunch, or take the kids to one ofsouthwest Georgia’s largest play parks. There are also multiple groomed bike trails alongwith a mile walking loop that winds through some of the most scenic areas the park. Forthe sports enthusiasts, we have a BMX track and an 18-hole disc golf course. And don’tforget about the Wild Animal Park with over 51 species of animals or the tent and RVcamping grounds available for our guests that might want to stay a little longer.

Also available during the summer months are a variety of summer camps. Each camplasts one week between May 30th and July 29th. Themes vary based on age brackets forchildren between 5-12 years of age and include the themes Zookeepers 101, CampZoovivor, Wacky Ones, Dinosaurs, and Holidays. We also have special one day minicamps every other Friday for animal lovers between the ages of 3 and 4, and haveoptions for overnight campouts on select Fridays throughout the summer. Prices vary aswell, so please contact our office (229) 430-5275 for more information.

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