OPES Clubs & Activities 2026-2027
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Club
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OPES Sponsor(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Target Audience
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Fees
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Youth Orchestra
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H. Lamb
T. Mimbs
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The Golden Isles Youth Orchestra(GIYO) sponsors this club by sending a string teacher to OPE once a week to lead after school string instruction for 5th graders who have completed the String On program (8/31-9/4).
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September-April
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5th Graders
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TBA
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Robotics
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M. Thomas
T. Mimbs
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A fun, hands-on club where 5th graders will build, code, and program robots while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity and critical thinking skills.
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Spring
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5th Graders Only
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Beta
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M. High
J. Wolff
D. McKenzie
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This distinguished national organization promotes academic achievement, character development, leadership skills, and community service.
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September (current members)-May
*New Member Induction- January/February
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Eligible 4th and 5th Graders
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$20
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Running Club
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S. MIller
T. Mimbs
S. Martin
C. Chambers
M. High
K. Collins
C. Miller
C. Ballard
C. Madigan
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Details coming soon!
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TBA - typically in the late fall.
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Eligible 3rd-5th graders
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$10-$15 for running shirts
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School Council
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S. MIller
S. Martin
K. Barlow
C. Madigan
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Elections will take place the first week of October.
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Eligible 3rd-5th graders
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Mini-Motions
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This club is hosted at OPES, but is not school affiliated. For more information, contact:
Katie Tippett
229-942-4976
katie@selahstsimons.com
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PK - 1st graders
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Chess Club
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This club is hosted at OPES, but is not school affiliated. For more information, contact:
Gary Cumby
912-638-8114
gcumby@bellsouth.net
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K - 5th graders
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Good News Club
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This club is hosted at OPES, but is not school affiliated. For more information, contact:
Connie Zehner - Frederica Baptist Church
cazehner4950@hotmail.com
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