Friendship Baptist Church, 101 Friendship Street, Hamilton, Ga presents “Summer Camp 2012”. Camp will run for 4 weeks, Jun 4 – Jun 29, 2012, Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 5:30pm daily. It is offered for youth ages 4 – 14. Summer Camp specialties will include: Arts & Crafts, Bible Study, Outdoor & Indoor Games and Activities. Nutritional breakfast, lunch and snack served daily. There is a $15.00 Registration Fee for Summer Camp. Camp is $45.00 per child per week. We are committed to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and physical well being of our youth while promoting a meaningful experience among them. For more information or registration form contact Titi Jones-Camp Director 706-315-0245 or Gail Ingram-706-332-9950.

Delta Life Development Foundation, Inc., and the Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Presents Third Annual EMBODI Seminar

COLUMBUS, GA: May 21, 2012 – The Delta Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DLDF), and the Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter (CAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will present its third annual EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) seminar on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Delta Life Development Foundation House located at 4925 Forrest Road, Columbus, Georgia.

Both informal and empirical data suggests that the vast majority of African-American males continue to be in crisis and not reaching their fullest potential educationally, socially and emotionally. EMBODI is designed to address these issues through dialogue, and recommendations for change and action.

The program will entail panel discussions on Education and Military Careers, The Legal System and Money Management.  Guest Speakers Include: Lt. Col. Jeffrey L. Fletcher, Lerone Harper, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Deitrich Jones, Columbus Police Department, Attorney Raymond Lakes – Office of the Public Defender, Quincy Wade – Columbus Bank and Trust, and Richard Wells.

The seminar will be moderated by Dr. Eddie Obleton of Columbus State University.

Lunch and a limited supply of T-shirts and Books will be provided to the attendees.

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The popular Horsemanship Program returns to Wetherby Field from 9am-2pm. April 14. This free, family event includes demonstrations in basic horse care, riding demonstrations, opportunities to ride and more.  Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register at benningMWR.com.

World renowned jump-rope artist and Olympic wrestler Buddy Lee will host a free Get Fit, Be Strong jump rope workshop from 3:30-5:30pm April 13 and 9-11am April 14 at the CYSS gym on Youth Services Campus on McIver Street. Lee and his Jump Rope Masters exhibition team will teach participants various basic skills, including jump roping, kick boxing, yoga and more. Parents are encouraged to attend the April 14th session, where they will be invited to join in the games and competitions. Prizes and scholarships will be awarded, and every child will receive a free jump rope. All participants must be registered for this event by April 10. Call 706-545-3070.