Instructional Classes

Learn the traditional style of Okinawa Kenpo Karate. No previous experience is necessary; all ages and skill levels are welcome in our patient, cooperative learning environment.

Date: Saturdays            
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm.
Ages: 11+
Cost: $30 per month for students under fifteen years of age
$40 per month for students fifteen years of age and older
Location: The Wrec
Contact: 770-924-7768

Students learn basic skills on how to protect themselves. Such skills include grappling techniques, the importance of yelling, how to use pressure points, and the fundamentals of self-protection. Join us for one of our sessions.

Dates: June 7th, July 12th & August 9th
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages: 12 years of age and older
Cost: $45 per participant
Contact: 770-924-7768

We have partnered with Top Tennis Academy to offer tennis lessons at Cherokee Veterans Park! Whether you are new to tennis, need to brush up on a few skills, or looking to move your game into the next level of play, our tennis program has something for you! If any of the below classes don’t fit your schedule, check out the Cherokee Tennis Center – Woodstock location for additional lessons. You can check it out on their website here: https://cherokeetenniscenter.com/

For more information, contact 770-924-7768 or Cameron Leslie at director@toptennisacademy.com.

Juniors – 8U

Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Times: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd

Day: Saturdays
Times: 9:00 am –10:00 am
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 5 - 8
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd 

 Juniors – 10U

Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 8 - 10
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd 

Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 8 - 10
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd 

Juniors – 15U

Days: Mondays OR Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd 

Day: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 am – noon
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 10 - 15
Cost: $72/ session
Session: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd 

Adult Classes

Beginner Adults

Dates: Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 18+

Adult Live Ball

Day: Wednesdays, register weekly, Weeks of March 28th - May 2nd
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Cherokee Veterans Tennis Courts
Ages: 18+

Children are introduced to basic fundamental skills for soccer, t-ball, football, and basketball in a fun atmosphere. SporTykes is not a parent participation class.

Dates: Fall Session: Wednesdays or Thursdays, August 29th - November 14th 
Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Thursdays:10:15 am - 11:00 am or 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Age: 3 - 4 years of age
Location: The Wrec
Cost: $100 for the session
Contact: 770-924-7768

In a fun and colorful atmosphere, two-year-old toddlers learn basic coordination skills associated with soccer, t-ball, football and basketball.

Dates: Fall Session: Wednesdays or Thursdays, August 29th - November 14th 
Wednesdays: 9:30 am –10:00 am or 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Thursdays: 9:30 am –10:00 am
Age: 2 years of age
Location: The Wrec
Cost: $100 for the session
Contact: 770-924-7768

Wiggles & Giggles

This popular parent/tot class is where imagination and soccer play collide! Our goal is to continue to build core movements such as balance, coordination, hopping, jumping, and running. While parent involvement is part of this program, the class helps bridge the gap between parallel play and sharing. This period in a child's development is extremely important and engaging the body and mind with physical activity has been proved to aid in accomplishing growth milestones. Every participant will get a medal and their own soccer ball.

Dates:
Fall I: Weeks of September 7th - October 19th 
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 3 years of age
Location: JJ Biello Park/ Riverside Athletics Complex
Cost: $45 a session
Contact:  770-924-7768

Thumpers

Buckle up for this exciting class! While movement education is a priority, we are now incorporating learned soccer skills into the sided activities. Imagination is still a focus. We will look at creative story lines and adventures to keep them moving. This is the age where players will be introduced to scrimmages/ games. Every participant will get a medal and their own soccer ball. 

Dates:
Fall I: Weeks of September 7th - October 19th 
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Age: 4 to 5 years of age
Location: JJ Biello Park/ Riverside Athletics Complex
Cost: $60 a session
Contact:  770-924-7768

Canning 1-2-3  Learn some of the basics of cold canning. Easy ways to make your own pickled items for your pantry or gifting. Make a nd take "3 Pepper Picnic Relish" and "Confetti Pickles" (colored vegetables and cucumbers in this colorful way to pickle.)

Date: Saturday, September 10th    
Cost: $45
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: The Wrec
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768

Cooking with Ms. Maureen Classes – Top Chef

Bread Basics  Breads are delicious and perfect for menus. Learn the secrets of yeast breads, quick breads, and techniques for making great breads for all times of the day. Hands on- so dress appropriately! 

Dates: Tuesday, September 13th    
Cost: $45
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: The Wrec
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768

Welcome to Environmental Education Classes with Graham Penniman!

An Introduction to Birding   
Join Graham Penniman, retired CCSD educator and local naturalist, as we walk, listen, and view birds along one of Cherokee County’s most enjoyable and accessible trails. Learn how to identify birds that you will see in Cherokee County. This course will include choosing affordable binoculars, the use of field guides and birding apps, as well as the Peterson identification method. Come join us as we learn more about one of America's most enjoyable pastimes. 

Date: Saturday, September 10th 
Cost: $24
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: The Wrec
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 2nd 

Attracting birds to Backyard Feeders
Learn the secrets of bringing more birds to your backyard. This interactive class will cover feeder types and better bird foods, while offering tops on how to limit Mr. Squirrel crashing your backyard bird party. We will also introduce Feeder Watch, an exciting way to become a citizen scientist, that will enhance your birding experiences.   

Dates: Saturday, October 15th   
Cost: $24
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: The Wrec
Ages: Any and all ages
Contact: 770-924-7768
Registration Opens: August 2nd