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August 2009
Learn While you Play
In This Issue: Learn While You Play Chick-fil-A College Kickoff Party Exploring Trees Inside and Outside
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Enjoy interactive, entertaining and educational activities for children of all ages themed around "Games & Gadgets" from noon - 4 p.m. around
Park Fact: * Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Park is within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Imagine It! Children's Museum
the Fountain of Rings and in the Southern Company Amphitheater. Check out the Atlanta Car Model Enthusiasts displaying scale model cars
of Atlanta, Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour, Georgia
of classics, street cars, hot rods, etc.
Dome Tour and Underground Atlanta.
and the Atlanta Radio Control Club demonstrating model airplanes as well as
an onsite computerized flight simulator. The FIRST Robotics team from Kell
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High School will allow participants to drive their custom built robots and feel the excitement firsthand of the FIRST Robotics league. There will also be arts and crafts, face-painting, finger-painting, Legos, free scoliosis screenings, clowns, chess games, Inside CNN Studio Tour and Georgia Aquarium activities as well as live performances.
Chick-fil-A College Kickoff Party
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ESPN's College GameDay returns to broadcast live from the Park on Sept. 5
Centennial Olympic Park merchandise can be
from 10 a.m. - noon followed by a free concert from 4 - 6 p.m. with
purchased at the Visitor Center located on the south homegrown bands Drivin' and Cryin' and Collective Soul on the Park's Great
end of the Park, or over the phone at 404.223.4412. Lawn. The pre-party activities in the Park take place before the gates open
All proceeds from merchandise sales support the at the Georgia Dome for the Chick-fil-A College Kickoff Game, where Virginia
Park's free, family-friendly programming. Click here Tech takes on Alabama. All ages permitted. Glass containers, pets, weapons,
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vending and grills are prohibited. Alcohol may not be brought into the Park;
however, it is available for purchase, along with food and nonalcoholic
beverages, inside the venue. All bags are subject to search. MARTA is
strongly recommended for transportation.
Exploring Trees Inside and Outside
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Visit Park neighbor Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta to experience the Exploring Trees Inside and Out exhibit and learn about nature. Bring the outdoor scavenger hunt worksheet from the Museum back to the Park to help your kids identify the different tree species that live in the Park. Complete the hunt and return the worksheet to the Museum to receive a pin of recognition.
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