The Boy Scouts of America has been in existence since 1910 and has more than 110 million members throughout the country. Pam Piper manages this busy Lawrenceville location. It holds troop meetings and sells uniforms of all sizes, camping equipment, and all sorts of Boy Scout paraphernalia. It is located at the end of Swanson Drive.
This great YMCA facility offers a variety of classes and services for people of all ages. They have indoor swimming, basketball, a jogging track, work out rooms and outdoor tennis courts. This facility started in the mid-90s and is up to full-facility now.
Located across from the Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur Family YMCA is a 6,000-square-foot family wellness facility that offers programs for families throughout the community. It offers sports and activities such as volleyball and soccer, swimming lessons and water fitness. It also offers many fitness programs including individual training, yoga and Pilates, prenatal fitness, special-needs fitness and more. Before- and after-school child care is also available. The fitness area offers over 60 pieces of exercise equipment.
A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of fun activities for kids to enjoy. Programs and activities include tennis, flag football, soccer, street hockey, computer education, basketball, martial arts, softball, baseball, track and field, homework help, tutoring and more. There are also volunteer opportunities for local residents 16 and older.
Year Up is an innovative post-secondary training institute. It targets lower-income, urban youth and helps them get into career tracks that have potential. Year Up is a one-year program resulting in placement with one of its partner companies. If you're young and feeling stuck in your options for work and advancement, call or visit Year Up's website.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is a community center that provides developmental programs to the youths of Atlanta. This particular location is the Warren/Holyfield center. Programs include academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and leadership development. Visit the Web site or call for more information about volunteering or becoming a member.
One of the 26 clubs in the 11-county Metro Atlanta area, the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club offers safe, structured afterschool activities for students ages six to 18. There are facilities for tennis, basketball and baseball, and classes in self-defense skills are also available. Student mentoring and a parents' association are also part of the program. Membership cost is $35/year and payment must be made by money order.
