Box 2, Folder 25, Document 1

Box 2, Folder 25, Document 1

Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Opportunity Program

SUMMER 1969

AN INVENTORY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
ACTIVITIES IN SOUTHWEST ATLANTA

Cempiled By The

Metro-Atlanta Youth Opportunity Council

MAYOR IVAN ALLEN, JR.

CLARENCE E. ELSAS
Genera 1 Chairman

MRS. CARRIE B. WRIGHT
Vice General Chairman

JOHN COX

Executive Secretary

For Further Information Call- 522-4463, Ext. 437

Printed By

lanta Public Schools
tlanta Area Technical School
Department of Graphic Arts
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

GENERAL INFORMATION

If. General information concerning Youth Opportunity Program in recreation and
education--please call:

A. Youth Opportunity Center 522 W. Peachtree St., N.W. 875-0971
B. Youth Council 68 Mitchell Street 522-4463, ext. 437
Cc. £E.O.A. 101 Marietta St., N.W. 525-4262
D. Community Council 120 Marietta St., N.W. . 577-2250
E. City Parks & Recreation 260 Central Ave., S.W. 522-4463
F. Community Chest 167 Walton St., N.W. 525-3487

IZ. EMPLOYMENT:
A. full-time youth (16-21)
Youth Opportunity Center
522 W. Peachtree St., N.W. ( 875-0971)

B. part-time (Rent-A-Kid office nearest you)

1. Bedford Pine 547 Hunt St., N.E. 523-5431
2. Grant Park 645 Grant St., S.E. 688-0871
West End 1040 Fair St., S.W. 758-8326
4, Forest Park 4871 College St. 366-0516
Forest Park, Ga.
5. Conyers 929 Commercial St. 483-9512
Conyers, Ga.
6. Techwood 840 Marietta St,, N.W. 873-6759
7. Northwest Perry 1927 Hollywood Rd., N.W,. 799-9322
8. Dixie Hills 2193 Verbena St,, N.W. 799-0331
9. Kirkwood 1723 Blvd. Dr., S.E. 378-3643
10. Headquarters 136 Marietta St., N.W.

C. Atlanta Urban Corps (CeLlege Students Only)
30 Courtland Street, N.E. (524-8091

1. Public Employment :

a, City of Atlanta Personnel Department 522-4463, ext. 267
b. Fulton County Personnel Department 572-2383
c. DeKalb County Personnel Department 371-2331

III. EDUCATION:

A, Atlanta Public Schools 224 Central Ave. 761-5411
B. DeKalb County Bd. of Education 443-2311
C. Fulton County Bd. of Education 572-2161

IV. RECREATION:
A. Atlanta Parks & Recreation Dept.

260 Central Ave. 522-4463, ext. 311
B. E.0.A. 101 Marietta St. 525-4262
C. Community Chest 167 Walton St. 525-3487
D. DeKalb Recreation & E.0.A, 284-2288
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E. Call City Recreation Dept. in your area,

CHURCH PROGRAMS (Bible schools, retreats, etc.)

A. Atlanta Christian Council

B, Your denominational body

1, Methodist

2, Presbyterian

3. Baptist
4. Catholic

5. Episcopalians

6. Christian

PERSONAL SOCJAL PROBLEMS

A, Youth Counei{1

B,. Community Relations Commission

C. Community Chest

D, Crime Prevention Bureau

524-1167

522-9065

525-7796
523-4614
261-2796
261-4132

522-4463, ext. 437
522-4463, ext. 433

525-3487
522-7363

E.0,A.--For additional information concerning recreationa, educational, and
employment opportunities, contact your local Neighborhood Service Center:

1. West End N.S.C.

2. Nash-Washington N.S.C.

3. Price N.S.C.

4. So. Fulton N.5.C.

5. Central City N.S.C.

6. Northwest Perry & Bowen
Homes, W.S.C.

7. East Central N.S.C.

8. Summerhili-Mechanicsville

N.S.C,

9. Gwinnett County Office

10. Rockdale-Conyers Office

11. Edgewood N.S.C,

12. North Fulton N.S.C.

13, Pittsburgh N.S.C,

14. West Central N.S.C.

727 Lawton St.
247 Ashby St.
1127 Capitol Ave.

2735 E. Point St.

‘East Point, Ga.

840 Marietta St,

1927 Hollywood Rd.

486 Decatur St.

65 Georgia Ave.

147 Clayton St.
Lawrenceville, Ga.

City Hall
Conyers, Ga.

1723 Blvd. Dr.

27 Oak St.
Roswell, Ga.

933% McDaniel St.

2193 Verbena St,

753-6101
524-2084
522-2792

767-7541
873-6759

799-9322

577-1735

577-1351

963-1808
483-9512

378-3696

993-3795

523-1577

799-0331

NOTE: Youth are urged and should feel free to take the initiative to make initial
contacts with businesses for a job.

CITY OF ATLANTA --- Fire Dept.

The fire Department will conduct upon request fire prevention programs
talks, demonstrations, film, literature,
visite to local fire stations and street showers. Through the Parks Dept.

and activities.

Call: 523-6952

These include:


OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IN
SOUTHWEST AREA

HIGH SCHOOLS

Atlanta for the first time, is offering its fourth quarter program for all high
schools, from June 4th - August 15th. A regular schedule of courses will be offered

plus make-up work. In addition, special opportunities will be offered at several
schools,

Washington High -- 758-8871

Special programs are: Aviation, computer programming, dance, russian and advisor
vocational programs in food, shop, welding, auto mechanics, mechanical drawing,
drafting, architecture, engine repair, auto h-dy repair and painting.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Hardnett Gideon Kimberly Cooper
Harris Gilbert Peyton Forest Pryor
M. A. Jones Derkerson Venetian Hills

Lee-Rusk Slater Capitol Ave.

Elementary school programs will emphasize improving skills in language and
arithmetic; enrichment and special programs include arts and crafts, instrumental
and vocal music, speech therapy, dramatics, physical education, typing, EMR,
dancing.

From June 17-July 25. 8:30 - 11:30 - Monday - Friday
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Community schools will offer special activities for children, youth or adults in
the community. Enrichment and recreational activities will include ceramics,
cooking, dramaticse, creative writing, judo. gymnastics, sewing and typing.

The community schools in your area are: Bryant, Capitol Ave., Cooper St. Gideon,
M. A. Jones, Brown, Parks Jr. High. Enrichment activities will begin June 9 and
will operate through Aug. 2. Recreation activities will also begin June 9 but
will extend through Aug. 23.

HEADSTART

If your child has never been to school, and will be attending for the first time
in September, check with your neighborhood service center (EQA) to see if he is
eligible. If your child is eligible the following schools will operate Headstart
programs:

Hardnett Capitol Ave.
Gideon Cooper
Gilbert Pryor
Lee-Rusk

ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adair Park

Atlanta University
West End (EQOA)

Fulton County Schools

Fulton County Board of Education will be operating regular summer terms at High
Schools and Elementary Schools including Pre-School in the following locations:



High Schools Elementary 4-7 Pre-School & Remedial
‘ Reading
Milton High Roswell Dodd
North Springs Guy Webb Roswell]
Russell High Harris St. Cedar Grove
College Park North Ave. Central Park
Campbell M, P. Word Beavers
Avery , College St.
Quillian East Point
Fairburn

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION
Supervised recreation programs, instruction, and athletic leagues are available at
the following locations thyoughout the summer for all ages. Activities include

swimming, tennis, softball, baseball, basketball, track, volleyball, gymnastics,
art and crafts and many, many more.

CITY OF ATLANTA, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.

Perks, Recreation Centers, Playgrounds and Playlots.

Howell Park Mary Coleman Dodd Ave,

J. A. White ( Swimming ) 941 McDaniel Ira

Mozley Park Adams ( Swimming ) Pryor

West End Park Adamsville Richardson St. Center
Perkerson Benthill Walker Park

Adair West Manor Washington-Ryder
Joyland ( Swimming ) Wilson Ave. Windsor-Richardson
Pittman ( Swimming ) Oakland City ( Swimming )

PARKS DEPARTMENT RECREATION. ACTIVITIES OPERATED IN SCHOOLS

Schod1s Daily Hours Saturday

Harnett Elem 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. “2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Gilbert Elem 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pryor Elem. . 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m, - 8:00 p.m.
Washington High 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Morehouse College -- 223 Chestnut - W, Faiz

They will operate a comprehensive smmer recreation program in cooperation with YOP
and Community Chest agencies and EQ: in NSC in the area. It will consist of sports
education and instructional programs.

Boys (12-14 years): Basketball, softball, swimsing, track and field events.
Girls (12-14 years): Swimming, gym, tennis, etc.

Dates: June 15-July 25.

Ages for both groups--12-14.

SPECIAL SUMMER RECREATION
(EQOA Expansion Program)

For youth of all ages from EOA target area. Program will include sports, arts and
crafts, tours, dancing, Youth Council.

Neighborhood Service Center (EQOA)
Pittsburg NSC (EQOA) 993% McDanile St., £.E. -- 523-1577

Price NSC (EQA) 1127 Capitol Ave., S.W., -- 522-5792
Program will include: sports, boxing, bowling, swimming, trips, arts and crafts,
drama, dancing, camping, baseball, clinics.

South Fulton NSC (EQOA) 2735 East Point St. -- 767-7541
Programs will ‘include: sports, atte and crafts, drama, trips and tours.

West End NSC (EQA) 727 Lawton St. S.W. -- 753-6101
Program will include: sports, playlot activity, arts and crafts, field trips,

record hops.
Northwest Ga. Girl Scout Council - 40 16th St. - 876-0734

Day camp for girls

Resident Camp for girls

Activities will include sports, citizenship, scouting, arts, cooking, housekeeping,
money management, nature and natural science.

YWCA - Atlanta - 72 Edgewood Ave., N.E. 524-3416
Activities include employment counseling, grooming, work training, day camp, drama,
sewing and group discussion.

REGULAR SUMMER PROGRAM

Atlanta Girls Club

1191 Donnelly Ave., S.W.
758-1467

Call about program in your area
Girls 6-18 (fee)

Grady Homes Girls Club
‘Centers: Carven Comm. Branch, 73 Meldon Ave., # 539-
Cooper St. and John Hope Homes, 527 Roach St. S.W.
Activities include: arts and crafts, homemaking, swimming, dancing, Girls 6-18 (fee)

Boy Scouts - 167 Walton St. N.W. - 523-7805

Gal for scouting activities in your community (fee)
Butler Street YMCA - 524-0246

Activities: Resident and Day Camp

Swimming, arts and crafts, movies, karate, softball, basketball, worship, table
games, music, educational trips.

eee Wheatley Brapch XYWCA
atnall S.W.

Activities: Arts, crafts, games, basketball, trips, etc.



Atlanta Girls Club
1191 Donnelly Ave., S.W.
758-1467

Emmons House, S.W,

1017 Capitol Ave.

Activities: field trips, dancing, singing, swimming, reading program, drama,
art, 3rd through 7th grades. June 23 - Aug. 8.

525-5948

Bethlehem Community Center

Activities? general playground activities - active and quiet games, athletic games,
tutoring, arts, music, drama. Ages 3 years to 21 years. Mid June - Mid August.
622-0912

Lucille Ave. Baptist Cente
Activities: teen clubs, recreation, folk singing, spiritual movies, tutoring.

755-1389

Oakhurst Project

Activities: general playground activities, tutorial program, remedial reading,
pre-school activities, arts, crafts, music. Ages 5-18

378-3677

Wesley Community Center (Rebecca St. Center)

342 Richardson St. S.W.
688-1482 (fee)

Camp Fire Girls, 525-7636
167 Walton St., N.W.
Program for Girls 7-18 (fee)

Butler Street YMCA 524-0246
utler St,
Program for boys and girls 6 and above (fee)
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Atlanta Girls Club: 1191 Donnelly Ave., S.W. -- 758 1467
Program includes: Day and resident camping, trips, arts and crafts, cultural

activities, counseling. Girls ages:

Boy Scouts -- 194 Luckie St., -- 523-7682
Program for nonescouts ages 11-13.

Day camping two days per week for five weeks.

Butler Street YMCA, 22 Butler Street, -- 524-0246
Employment for 100 youth and resident camp for 300 youth across the city.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAMPING

DAY CAMP

Grady Homes Girls Club
Carver & Coupe St Centers
Ages 6-14

Dates June 9 - August 30
524-3361

Boy Scouts
Ages 6-18
Camp Orr

Call 523-7682

Wesley Comm. Center

342 Richardson St., S.W.
Bethlehem Center
688-1482

Campfire Girls

Tawasi Day Camp

Ages 7-15

June 6-27 and June 30-July 3rd
9:30-3:00 p.m.
525-7635

YWCA - Phyllis Wheatley
599 Tatnali S.W.

Ages 6-16

June 9-August 1
523-0543

YMCA - Atlanta

2220 Campbellton Rd. S.W.

June 9 - August lst - Adam Park
Ages 6-12 (fee) (girls)

Girl Scouts N.W. Ga. Council
Fairburn-Dutican Memorial Park
Ages 7-17

Dates: Call 876-07%

RESIDENT. CAMP

Grady Thomas Girls Club

Wesley House
Camp Wesley, Fairburn
Ages 5-12 -- 688-1482

Boy Scouts
Bert Adams (non-scout) 6-22-89
Camp Orr 6°23-7-21

Campfire Girls

Camp Toccoa (girls) 6/23, 7/5, 7/7;
7/19, 7/21, 8/2
8/4, 8/16 ;

Ages 8-16

YMCA - Butler St.

Lake Altoona, 7/9,- 7/16, 7416-7423
7/23 - 7/30, 7/30 - 8/6

Ages 6-16

Girl Scouts

Camp Tiber Ridge - Mableton
Camp Pine Acres - Acworth

Camp Gazelle Dew - Armuchee, Ga.
Jaye

JayCees

Lake Altoona (overnight)

Boys Club

Camp Kiwanis - Call local boys club
Kirkwood Community Church or
Christian Center - 377-6353

Camp Calvin - ages 6-16

Camp Michael - ages 6-16

Salvation Army -- 688-2884
Camp Grandview

Girls 6-23 - 6-28

Boys 6-16 - 6-23

Ages 7-14

Atlanta Parks & Recreation
Lake Altoona, Acworth, Ga.
Wilderness (boys 16-21)
522-4463

OTHER PYBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES

City of Atlanta, Park & Recreation Dept, - 260 Central Ave., 522-4463
City wide program for all youth in target area. Activites include sports,
contests, cournaments and clinics, milk and cookies, dances, trips and tours.

Metropolitan Atlanta Boys Club = 609 Walton St., 521-11. _,
Program at Ralph C, Robinson, 694 Fair Street - 525-4397 and West End Club at

. 444 Poplar St., &.W. 758-8333. Activities will include sports, counseling and
workshops. 9:00 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday.

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YMCA - Southwest Branch 753-4169
2220 Campbellton Rd., S.W. .
Programs for boys and girls 6 and above (fee)

YWCA - Phyllis Wheatley 523-0543
599 Tatnall St., S.W.

For girls and boys 12 years and above (fee)

Boys Club - Metropolitan
Ralph C, Robinson, 694 Fair St., S.W. - 525-4397
West End Boys Club, 444 Poplar St. S.W. 758-8333
Programs for boys 6 and above (fee)

Emmons House, 1017 Capitol Ave., S.W. - 523-5948

Jr. Chamber of Commerce

OPPORTUNITIES IN ARTS

Atlanta Parks and Recreation

522-4463, ext. 314

Opportunities: painting, drawing, sculpturing, ceramics, drama, chorus,
music appreciation, modern dancing, tap dancing,

Academy Theatre

3213 Roswell Rd.

233-9481

A program to challenge youth to become productive-creative human beings in a
search for meaning to discover who they are.

The Center of Arts
1192 Simpson Rd.
755-6556

Atlanta Public Library
126 Carnegie Way, N.W.
522-9363

Local EQOA Center

Emmans House
1017 Capitol Ave., S.W.

525-5948 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Metropolitan YMCA-- Night Life Camps-- 525-540l-= Central Branch

For Teens ( 14-19, ‘oys and Girls ) 7-10:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday

Activities will include: Dinner, Theatre, hay rides, visits and tours, swimming
and other special events.

Morehouse College- Project Care-- 523-5071

Youth development and enrichment activities will be available through Project Care,
For Youth and Adults, in surrounding communities, beginning June lst. Call:

Dr. Anna Grant.



City of Atlanta-=- Fire Dept.

“he Fire Dept. will conduct upon request fire prevention programs and activities.
These will include: Talks, demonstrations, film, literature, visits to local
fire stations and street showers through the Parks Dept. Call: 523-6952

Florence Crittenton Home-- 457-5578

Drop-In Service, every shursday, 9A,M. - 1.P.M. for girls who have problems
around unmarried parenthood. Services will include: Child Care, employment,
and assistance in getting back into school. Central Presbyterian Church 15
“Gunter Street.