Ministries
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Recreation Ministry

Family Recreation Center
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
**(Wednesdays Closed 6-8 p.m.)
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

For information, call 879-1758 or email mandy.kerr@dawsonchurch.org



Men’s 3 on 3 Basketball League begins in March. Click for info



Perseverance 5KPerseverance 5K
5K Run, 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, March 13
Dawson Family Recreation Center



Golf Scramble4th Annual Dawson Golf Scramble
Saturday, April 17, 8:00 a.m.
Highland Park Golf Course




Dawson Summer Camps

Registration is now open for our summer camps. 
Click here to register online or come by the Recreation Center and pick up a registration form.  No registrations will be taken without payment. 

All camps are for children 1st-6th grade completed
June 7-11 KIDLIFE (FREE) and After KIDLIFE ($85) (KIDLIFE is from 9-12 p.m.; After KIDLIFE is from 12-5 p.m.)
June 14-17 Soccer ($225) 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
June 14-18 Art Camp I ($90) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 21-25 Day Camp I ($95) 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 28-July 2 Day Camp II ($95) 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 6-9 Basketball ($75) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 12-16 Tennis ($170) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 12-16 Art Camp II ($90) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 19-23 Day Camp III ($95) 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 26-29 Baseball ($125) 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
August 2-6 All Sports ($100) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.






For Prospective Fitness Center Members:

Attend one of four orientation sessions to join:
Monday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday @ 5:15 p.m.
Thursday @ 9:30 a.m.
Show up at scheduled time and plan to stay up to 30 minutes.

*Orientation is required before using the fitness center.
You do not have to be a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church to become a fitness center member

Membership Fees:
Non-church members:
Individual, $25.00/month or $250.00/year
Family, $35.00/month or $350.00/year
*Must be in the 9th grade or older to use the fitness area.

FITNESS CLASSES
Aerobics:
Cost: $3.00/class or $30.00 for 15 classes, no expiration date.
*We offer kick-boxing, step, circuit, dance fitness & Turning Point (cycling) classes.
Click for current Fitness Schedule.

Fitness Center Schedule
Copies of the monthly aerobics schedule are also available in the Family Recreation Center.  If you would like to be notified of class changes or cancellations, send your name and email address to us. 


Childcare:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $2.00 per session* for one child or $3 maximum for 2 or more children.
*(One session is a 2 hour period.)
*$25.00 per month, unlimited, with purchase of a childcare card.


Do you need a Personal Trainer?
The Family Recreation Center offers personal trainers at an additional cost. Call Nancey Legg, Fitness Director at 205-879.1758 or email nancey.legg@dawsonchurch.org for more details.


Basketball

Gym Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
 ·  6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.    -   Open basketball
 ·  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.    -   Members only
 ·  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    -   Open basketball
 ·  2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.    -   Members only

Wednesday
 ·  6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.    -   Open basketball
 ·  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.    -   Members only
 ·  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    -   Open basketball
 ·  2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.    -   Members Only
 ·  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.    -   CLOSED
 ·  8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.    -   Members Only

Friday
 ·  6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.    -   Open basketball
 ·  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.    -   Members only
 ·  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    -   Open basketball
 ·  2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.    -   Members Only

Saturday
 ·  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.    -   Members Only



Community Basketball
The gym is open to non-fitness center members during these hours for a small fee.
Monday-Fridays
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. &
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Cost IS NOW $2.00 per person, per visit
There is a card available for 15 visits for $15.00
This card does not expire.




Dawson Ballet

2009-2010 Season is closed to new students

The Spring Performance will take place on May 1st, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Dawson Sanctuary



Dawson Gymnastics

The Recreation Ministry has partnered with the Christian Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy to offer these gymnastics classes for children age 2 through the sixth grade.  Registration is open now for the Fall. 
2009-2010 Dates:
Fall Semester:  September 2nd-December 9th, 2009
Spring Semester:  January 6th-May 12th, 2010

Costs:

$25.00 Registration Fee
Preschool (2-5 years)
classes are Wednesday 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Fall semester--$140
Spring semester--$180

School Age (K-6th)
classes are Wednesday 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Fall semester--$175
Spring semster--$225

Pick up a registration form at Dawson Family Recreation Center.




Crafts

Ceramics
Mondays, 9-11 a.m.
Instructors are available to assist.


Creative Memories
Monthly sessions; call Andrea Coleman for reservations at 205-978-8169.



March 12 ClassArt From the Heart
Every other Thursday
Family Recreation Center Craft Room
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Come and have fun painting along with Amy Brown.  Bring your friends and enjoy time together.  At the end of the night you will have a painting to take home with you after working to complete it step by step.  We will laugh and enjoy fellowship as we all experience the joy of being creative.

All the supplies are provided including a canvas to paint so that you will be ready to hang your painting when you get home. 

Space is limited.  The total cost is $25/session which includes, canvas, paint, instruction, everything!  See the upcoming painting on display in the lobby of the Family Recreation Center. 

Contact Amy for information at 205.213.8178 or email aca1027@bellsouth.net.
Make reservations at the Family Recreation Center or by calling 205.879.1758.
Make checks payable to Dawson.  Reservations completed upon payment.



Photos from the rainy Perseverance 5K

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