Discover Greensboro Guide Summer 2020

Programs for kids and teens. More info: www.gsoparksandrec.org. BOOKS IN THE GARDEN

KANGAROO HIKE Caregivers and kids enjoy a moderate hike together explore their senses and the natural environment. Bicentennial Garden 5 & under | 2nd and 4th Thursdays • 9 am 336-373-7757 PAINTING IN THE PARK This is an outdoors painting session. Odd months are finger painting, even months use paint brushes. Hester Park 1-10 years | 3rd Tuesdays • 3:45-4:45 pm 336-373-7757 PIZZA-N-PAINT A social setting where kids can paint and eat pizza. Each week will have a different theme. Warnersville Recreation Center 5-12 years | weekly 336-373-5871 SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS The City’s signature summertime teen program offers a wide range of free activities and special events at local parks, recreation centers, and libraries. This year’s roundup includes basketball skills clinics, boxing lessons, pool parties, and classes for painting, photography, cooking, and dance. Various locations 13-17 years 336-373-7617 FREE FREE FREE $

TACKLE BOX TOTS Children will learn to fish, with caregiver assistance. Program is catch and release. No prior experience necessary. Children’s fishing poles are provided to registered participants. Lake Townsend 5-10 years | 1st Thursday of the month 336-373-7757 YOGA FOR KIDS Using mindful movement, games, share circles, breath work, and visualization, kids explore their natural flexibility, develop more strength, and counter the stress of their daily lives. Greensboro Sportsplex Ages 6-12 | Wednesdays and Fridays • 3:45-4:45 pm 336-373-7757 YOUTH LEADERSHIP GREENSBORO (YLG) Designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to develop leadership skills to make a difference in their community. Following the youth empowerment model, this program is organized by teens who have graduated from the program. $ $

Storytime and crafts with kids and caregivers. Children get to take home a free book. Offered in partnership with Ready for School, Ready for Life. Gateway Gardens 5 & under | June 9 - August 18, Tuesdays • 9:30 am 336-373-7757 COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) Offers high school students real work experience, service learning hours, and leadership skills at one of our summer camp locations during a four-week session. Rising sophomores+ | Registration begins February 17 336-373-7507 DRILL TEAM Training, tutoring, and activities for youth to learn to control behavioral patterns through discipline cultivated in military oriented principles. Windsor Recreation Center Ages 5-17 | Thursdays, 6-8 pm 336-373-5845 FAMILY GARDENING PROGRAM This hands-on program teaches families how to grow their own vegetables. Steelman Park Community Garden Adults with kids 4-18 | 8-week program beginning June 11 336-373-4549 GREENSBORO YOUTH COUNCIL (GYC) A membership-based organization that provides Guilford County students year- $$$ FREE FREE FREE

Glenwood Recreation Center Ages 15-18 | Apply May 1 336-373-7617

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round service learning and volunteer opportunities. Greensboro Cultural Center High Schoolers 336-373-2740

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