Photos: Summer in Decatur parks, 'Yellow Hats' through the years
Summer in the Parks
1988: Park leader Keith Anderson, 19, heads a group of 3- to 5-year-olds in a game of follow the leader.
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Summer in the Parks
1940: Youngsters enjoy a recreation department's day camp at Spitler Woods State Park in Mount Zion. Their day was spent hiking the trails and in nature study.
Summer in the Parks
1961: Park leaders were on hand to offer some direction and encouragement during baseball games.
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Summer in the Parks
1988: Tim cook lights Tamarias Gray's lantern prior to the start of the parade.
Summer in the Parks
1981: Although it's not summer yet by the calendar, the season has arrived for these fun-loving youngsters. Aboe, the Nelson Park pool got a good workout Sunday as area youths sought relief from the heat and humidity. Top, new park leaders have been playing a variety of games recently at South Shores School, including this one called "Who's It?" The object of the game is for the audience to guess what animal is being portrayed. Playing wolf is Lance Borske.
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Summer in the Parks
1985: Park leader Jennifer Schafer, 19, enjoys some time and shares some smiles with 3-year-old Brooke Chambers before the lantern parade.
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Summer in the Parks
1961: Park leaders were on hand helping young kids with a variety of craft projects.
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