#04-111
May 4, 2004

GSW plans summer activities for kids

AMERICUS—Georgia Southwestern State University’s Division of Continuing Education announces the following summer programs for children:

• Aikido for Ages 12-16—Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting June 8. Classes will continue for 14 sessions until July 22. The class will be limited to 12 students. Serious students may be considered for membership in the adult class at the end of the summer. A variety of fundamental aikido techniques will be introduced and practiced. The moral and ethical considerations of the use of martial arts will be emphasized.  Special emphasis will be given to the proper reaction to being grabbed or pulled. Instructor will be Dr. Mack Elrod, and cost is $56. For more information, call (229) 931-2151.
• Gymnastics Camp—For ages 5 to 8 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 14, 16 and 18; For ages 9 and up, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 21, 23 and 25. Classes meet 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the GSW Florrie Chappell Gym. Cost is $60, and instructors are members of the Albany YMCA gymnastics staff. Space is limited. For more information, call (229) 931-2151.
• Fastpitch Softball Camp—Designed for girls who are just beginning to play as well as players with some experience. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of hitting, catching, pitching and more. Sessions for ages 8-12 run June 7-9, and for ages 13-18 run June 14-16. Camp meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the GSW Softball Field, and students should bring a sack lunch. GSW Softball Coach Eddie Ward will lead the camp. Cost is $90, which includes a T-shirt. For more information, call (229) 931-2151.

   ###