Activities and Programs

Winter/Spring 2022 Activity Guide cover

The Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department plays an active and critical role in the community's quality of life. The staff is responsible for providing a variety of recreational opportunities that will meet the needs of all residents. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City's 14 parks, three swimming pools, two recreation centers, once community building and 332 acres of park land.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department is to provide quality services and facilities that answer the needs of a diverse community and preserve the focus on partnerships, innovation and modernized leadership.

 

The Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department Winter/Spring 2022 Activity Guide is available.  Email News@BrookhavenGA.gov to have a complimentary copy mailed to your home.

For questions about activities and programs, please email parksandrec@brookhavenga.gov.

 

DANCE 

For more information or to register, call (678) 482.2264 or visit https://www.creativemovementanddance.com

 

  • Pre-Ballet | AGES 2-5  | A structured program designed for the early development of technical ballet and movement. Classes are held at Lynwood Park Community Center, Saturdays 9:30am-10:15am

  • Tap Ballet | AGES 4-7 | The class is divided with 20 minutes of tap, and 25 minutes of ballet. The technical training is taught through ballet, which in turn helps teach the proper shifting of weight and patterns in movement for tap. Classes are held at Lynwood Park Community Center, Saturdays 10:15am-11:00am.

  •  Hip Hop Tots | AGES 3-5 | Children have fun learning dance combinations in the Hip Hop style.  They develop strength, flexibility, rhythm, leaps, turns, balance and combinations in the center.  We teach safe body mechanics. Classes are held at Lynwood Park Community Center, Saturdays 11:00am-11:45am.

  • Tap-Ballet Hip Hop | AGES 4-7 | Classes are held at Ashford Park, Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pm.


ART 

  • Young Rembrandts Drawing  | AGES 4-6 | Young Rembrandts teaches PreK and Kindergarten children how to use lines, shapes, and colors to create familiar images such as animals, vehicles, toys, and other fun subjects. Classes are held at Ashford Park, Tuesdays 3:30-4:15pm.
  • Drawing and Cartooning | AGES 6-11 | Drawings will include cartoons, still life, landscapes, graphics, and art history. Classes are held at Ashford Park, Tuesdays  4:30 – 5:30pm.
  • Vamos Chicos Eco-Arts | ALL AGES WELCOME |  A Bilingual Fusion of Arts & Science. Students create 2-D/3-D art projects that combine nature elements and recycled materials, along with  ‘masita’ (modeling clay).  The class is taught in a bilingual Spanish environment to their level and is open to all levels of Spanish-speaking ability.  Classes are held at Lynwood Park Community Center, Mondays 4pm-5pm. Visit www.vamoschicos.com  to enroll.

 


 

PERFORMING ARTS 

For more information and to register, contact (678) 622- 5636 or visit https://www.candinewscamps.com

  • Disney's Moana Youth Theater and Performing Arts  | AGES 4-8 | CandiNews Productions provides youth theater experience designed to awaken the creative spirit and imagination through acting, musical theater, and movement in a small safe, non-competitive environment.  Students will learn theater techniques, script analysis, and vocal range. This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Students will sing-song from this musical soundtrack and prepare for a show you will never forget. Moana class is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of class. Classes are held at Ashford Park, Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm. 
  • Spring "Hamilton"  Youth Musical Theatre Class | AGES 7-13 | Hamilton Musical Review will explore the Founding Fathers through Theatre Arts. Students will have creative ownership over their theatrical experience and can choose to showcase their own version of this 11-time Tony Award Winning Musical or create and perform in their very own Hamilton-inspired musical. Classes are held at Ashford Park, Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

 


 

THE KNIGHT SCHOOL CHESS ACADEMY

For more information and to enroll, contact (404) 549-5585 or visit https://www.theknightschool.com

  • Varsity Chess Team | AGES 6-13 | This class is for kids who know how to play chess and want to hone their skills while making new friends. The curriculum includes chess puzzlers for prizes, tactics to learn for new colorful wristbands, and tournaments where you compete for each other’s prizes...all with an exciting, energized spirit!  Classes are held at Ashford Park, Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm.


 

FITNESS

Join our fitness classes, designed for all ages and ability. Individuals enrolled in SilverSneakers® can join these classes free of charge. Check your eligibility.

  • Ageless Grace | Based on the cutting edge science of Neuroplasticity, Ageless Grace® consists of 21 exercise tools that address all 5 areas of the brain and the 21 physical skills needed for optimal lifelong functioning and well-being. Ageless Grace is designed for all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels.  Classes are held at Briarwood Recreation Center, Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am.​

  • Cardio and Strength | Easy to follow low-impact aerobic movement, balance, upper-body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching, and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle.  A chair is used for standing support, stretching, and relaxation exercises. Classes are held at Briarwood Recreation Center, Tuesdays and Fridays 1:15 - 2:00pm.​
  • Senior Stretch | This class provides flexibility and increased range of motion for the entire body. The instructor will focus on all major muscle groups with a variety of different types of stretch techniques. The goal is for your body to feel better, prevent injury, and increase range of motion. Classes are held at Briarwood Recreation Center, Mondays and Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
  • Sensational Seniors | A weekly gathering  for community members to come relax and socialize with others, with certain activities also offered each day. Sensational Seniors gatherings are held at Lynwood  Park Community Center, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-1:30pm. 

 


 

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Chess Academy
Youth Dance Classes
Performing Arts Classes
Eco-Arts