- Newnan offers many ways to entertain kids.soccer image by Sandra Henderson from Fotolia.com
Newnan, Georgia, sits about 40 miles southwest of the Atlanta area. However, Newnan's charm and historical culture aren't about piggybacking on the big city's lights and action. Newnan offers its own quaintness, which might be expected from a city that dates to 1828. Newnan embraces the family lifestyle and offers a variety of activities for children while preserving its identity. - Children working on a garden project give back to the community and have fun.fed up of gardening. image by Paula Gent from Fotolia.com
Parents looking to work on a project with their kids and others in the neighborhood may want to consider starting a community garden. Downtown Newnan was named one of the "Great Places in Georgia" by the Georgia Planning Association, and the city Parks Commission encourages the community to create and participate in establishing community garden projects. Parents can take care of the logistics, which include following a few guidelines under the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA). Kids can join in and plan and maintain the garden. Children can help select a gardening site, recruit volunteers for supplies and manpower and choose what is planted. ACGA also encourages youth gardening projects to model a project after the Garden Mosaics group, and team with elderly residents to learn more about gardening. - The Newnan Theatre offers a weekly youth group for teens who have a passion for acting. Children can participate as aspiring actors, comedians or production staff or simply attend a family night performance for entertainment. The theater operates year-round and is fully staffed by volunteers. Children who are looking to lend a helping hand can help usher, assist at the concession stand and help with promotions. The theater also offers a summer camp for youths who are interested in getting involved in acting and theatrical production.
Newnan Community Theatre Company
24 First Ave.
Newnan, GA 30263
770-683-6282
newnantheatre.org - Coweta County offers cheerleading sessions for girls.cheer learder image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
For an active day or extended weekend, kids can enjoy the vast offerings in recreation and leisure offered through the Coweta County Parks and Recreation Department. From soccer to karate and yoga to pottery, kids can take part in many activities. Classes range from music and art to golf and dog obedience training. For competitive sports, kids can join teams for basketball, T-ball, football and cheerleading. Newnan offers more than a dozen parks and community centers.
Coweta County Parks and Recreation Department
39 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA 30263
770-254-3750
coweta.ga.us
previous post
next post