GCA Outing Day September 17, 2018
Join us on Monday, September 17th!
All event offerings are listed below.
You can attend any of the offered locations!
Be sure to register for the event you plan to attend.
Can't come to an outing? Join us at an inning! All inning information located at the bottom of this flyer.
Please bring signed Permission Slips to the event:
The Liability Release Agreement is required for all events.
The Photograph, Testimonial, & Interview Release is encouraged but optional.
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 11:00 AM
Stone Mountain Park, Robert E Lee Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA, USA
More information - Stone Mountain Park
Open to all grade levels. We will be meeting for fun, games, music, crafts, bounce houses. Join us for our back to school kick off! We will have tables for you to visit colleges and universities for information about their schools, a table to find out more about events with Special Olympics and much more! Over 200 staff members will be there from all three schools Elementary, Middle and High School to have fun with you!
Event Cost: There will be a fee for parking ($15) that you will pay at the gate. There is NO cost for the activities hosted in the area for GCA.
Event Activities: We will have bounce houses, a DJ, a raffle for a chance to shoot basketball against our mascot Champ!, making pottery, making crafts, field games, a scavenger hunt, time with your teachers and more! Wear your favorite red t-shirt, or a GCA shirt you can purchase at www.gcaptso.org and enjoy some family-friendly music, field games, building and more. We will have booths with each department of our school staffed there to answer questions and take care of your needs including ALP, Special Services, Counseling, technical help and more. Game X will be there with a raffle wheel and prizes. As a reminder park attractions are not open during the week.
Be sure to pack a lunch, drinks, picnic supplies, and dress for the outdoors. There are no food vendors in the area of the park.
Every child must have a permission slip to participate, even if they are not a student at GCA. Students must have an adult chaperone attending the outing with them.
Meeting Point: Fireside Pavillion (please ask for a map and directions at the gate upon entry).
To get to Fireside:
- Enter through the Main Gate off of Hwy 78
- Continue straight on Jefferson Davis Drive
- Veer right at the fork in the road to continue onto Robert E Lee Blvd
- Make the first immediate right onto Old Hugh Howell Rd.
- Follow the GCA signs to the pavilion which will be on the right
- Parking is near the entrance to the pavilion.
Notes: Be sure to dress for the outdoors, pack sunscreen, park supplies, sporting equipment, and lots of water. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch! Feel free to bring family and friends. Please remember for the safety of the children there are no pets allowed at the outing.
Meeting Point: Fireside Pavilion at Stone Mountain Park
Contact: Tonette Price - tprice@gacyber.org
Ridge Ferry Park, Rome GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 11:30 AM
Ridge Ferry Park, Riverside Parkway Northeast, Rome, GA, USA
More information - Ridge Ferry Park
Admission is free. Bring your own picnic lunch. Seating and tables are limited, and participants can bring outdoor folding chairs to the event.
Contact: Jessica Green - jesgreen@gacyber.org
Warbington Farms, Cumming GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
Warbington Farms (Corn Maze), Crow Road, Cumming, GA, USA
More information - Warbington Farms
Open to all grade levels. Come out to feed the cows; pet the animals at the petting zoo; play in the fun park with the jumping pillows, slides, swings, and more!
Event Activities: Feed cows, Petting Zoo, Fun Park, Concessions and hay ride will be available (extra charge)
*Fun park is free for GCA families. Feed for petting zoo and concessions are extra charge if you wish to purchase. Hayride is offered at a small fee.
Meeting point: Party Barn behind the red ticket booth. Please tell the attendant at red ticket booth you are with GCA to receive your wristband. Sign in sheets will be at the party barn behind the booth.
Contact: Maria Lavdas - mlavdas@gacyber.org or Maribeth Griffin - mgriffin@gacyber.org
Pitts Park, Clarkesville, GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
Pitts Park, Clarkesville, GA, USA
More information - Pitts Park
Contact: Robie Collins - rcollins@gacyber.org
Newnan Utilities Park, Newnan GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 11:00 AM
Carl Miller Park, Sewell Road, Newnan, GA, USA
More information - Newnan Utilities Park
Event Activities: Bring your own picnic lunch and come play at the park with your GCA friends.
Meeting Point: We will meet at the park pavilion.
Contact: Joanna Schornhorst - jschornhorst@gacyber.org
Memorial Park, Athens GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:00 AM
Memorial Park, Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, GA, USA
More information - Memorial Park
Event Activities: Tour the free zoo, playground, feed the ducks, board games, snacks
Meeting Point: We will meet at the pavilion by the lake.
Contact: Jessica Shuman - jshuman@gacyber.org
Evans Town Center, Evans GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 09:30 AM
Evans Towne Center Park, Evans Town Center Boulevard, Evans, GA, USA
More information - Evans Town Center
Event Activities: Outdoor games, face painting, arts & crafts table. Bring your own picnic lunch.
Meeting point: We will meet at the "Lady A" Pavillion.
Contact: Cat Simmons - casimmons@gacyber.org or 706-592-8416
Flat Rock Park, Columbus GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
Flat Rock Park, Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA, USA
More information - Flat Rock Park
Event Activities: Outside games, Botcee ball, Frizbee contest, jump roping, sidewalk chalk, pond fishing, bike riding trails, playground, Students vs. Staff Kickball Game, bubbles, tug-of-war, bring your own picnic lunch
Meeting Point: We will meet in front of the Friendship Hall building (near the play ground)
Contact: Melissa Filiatreau - afiliatreau@gacyber.org
St Simons Island Pier, St. Simons Island GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:00 AM
St Simons Pier, Beach View Drive, Saint Simons Island, GA, USA
More information - St Simons Island Pier
Meeting Point: We will meet at the sidewalk right in front of the pier
Contact: Holly O'Quinn - hoquinn@gacyber.org
The Source Café, Albany GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
2201 Whispering Pines Rd, Albany, GA, USA
More information - The Source Cafe
Contact: Teresa Hardin - thardin@gacyber.org
McKey Park, Valdosta GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 09:30 AM
McKey Park, North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA, USA
More information - McKey Park
Event Activities: Scavenger Hunt, Play on playground, Tennis Courts are available to play on. Bring your own picnic lunch.
Meeting Point: We will meet at the pavilion next to the playground.
Contact: Lea Gay - lgay@gacyber.org or 229-460-5274
Monroe Park, Waycross GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:00 AM
Monroe Park, Waycross, GA, USA
More information - Monroe Park
Teachers and families will meet at the gazebo.
Contact: Emily Robbins - erobbins@gacyber.org
Amelia Island Main Beach, Fernandina Beach FL
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 11:00 AM
6 North Fletcher Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
More information - Amelia Island
There is also a free playground and skateboard park. Please bring lunch and enjoy the time with other GCA families and teachers!
Event Activities: Beach time, playground, and skateboard park.
Contact: Jaime Conner - jconner@gacyber.org
Amerson River Park, Macon GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
2551 North Pierce Circle, Macon, GA, USA
More information - Amerson River Park
Contact: Leah Falls - lefalls@gacyber.org
Forsyth Park, Savannah GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
Drayton Street & W Gaston St, Savannah, GA, USA
More information - Forsyth Park
Contact: Russell Long - rulong@gacyber.org
Honey Bowen Park, Statesboro GA
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 10:00 AM
1 Max Lockwood Drive, Statesboro, GA, USA
More information - Honey Bowen Park
Contact: BJ Daniel - bjdaniel@gacyber.org
Can't come to an outing? Join us at a virtual inning!
Elementary School Virtual Inning
Taylor Loyd and Sharron Crossman
9:00 am-10:30 am
(K-2 session link) Join the K-2 Inning
Caitlyn Pichette and Shannon Veselsky
11:00 am-12:30 pm
(3-5 session link) Join the 3-5 Inning
Session Helpers Rosa Hamaker and Tracy Lackey
Middle School Virtual Inning
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ashely Sovastion
Join the Middle School Inning
High School Virtual Inning
Can’t go to the Outing? Come hang out at the Inning!!
GCAHS INNING 11:00-1:00.
Click here to join: https://tinyurl.com/y8h87nyf
Sign in with your preferred name and grade (John 10th).
Come play some games, try Karaoke, chat with your friends, and more!
We look forward to seeing you there!