Cherokee To Offer Therapeutic Recreation Programming Next Month

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency is offering new programs this fall.

On Wednesdays, the department will hold music therapy at 5 p.m. and Adaptive Archery at 6:30 p.m. On Thursdays, it will be offering an inclusive STEM LEGO class at 5:30 p.m.

Music Therapy
Date: Sept. 4-Oct. 9
Time: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Recreation Center
Cost: $110
Age: 4-7

Archery
Date: Sept. 4-Oct. 9
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Location: Recreation Center
Cost: $60
Age: 13 and up

LEGO
Date: Sept. 5-Oct. 10
Time: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Recreation Center
Cost: $140
Age: 6-12

Water Warriors will continue on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Cherokee Aquatic Center. This program provides an opportunity for exercise and socialization in a warm water environment

For more information, contact Jen Fischer at jlfischer@cherokeega.com or 770-924-7768. Volunteers are needed for therapeutic evening programming starting in August.

Additionally, Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency is hiring for part-time positions to help work its break camps and special events throughout the year. CRPA is looking for counselors to work with the general population 5 – 12 years old for break camps, and helping to assist with all community events through the fall and holiday seasons.

Apply online under Adventures Express Camp Counselor. Contact Lauren Voss at 770-924-7768 or latvoss@cherokeega.com for more information on positions.