The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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Let's Go to the Movies!
The event features the 2021 American computer-animated musical fantasy comedy “Encanto.”
Registration is not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and will sit on the field to watch the film on the large inflatable screen. Upon arrival, patrons will be directed to the movie viewing area. The public should bring their own refreshments. Food and beverages will not be sold or provided at the park. Restrooms will be available.
All park rules will be enforced, including dogs always on leash, no alcohol, smoking, or grills.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Hop to It!Get egg-cited for Easter fun in April! The Department has several opportunities to find eggs and even meet the Easter Bunny! Online registration is underway. Space is limited
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Birchmore Trail Night HikeTake a hike along the Birchmore Trail at Memorial Park. This special evening hike is scheduled for Friday, April 8 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Online registratin is required.
Wear clothing and shoes for hiking. Bring along a small flashlight. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The fee is $2 for ACC residents and $3 for non-residents.
For more information, please call 706-613-3620.
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New Art ExhibitThe exhibit, Local Athenian – One Degree of Separation, is on view through June 18, 2022 at Lyndon House Arts Center.
Since November 2020, Emily Cameron has been sharing portraits of local residents on her website The Local Athenian. Through interviews and photographs, Cameron reveals insights into the lives of community members that reach far beyond the surface. As a photographer, she is documenting the people and the place. As an activist, Cameron is celebrating an inclusive community and connecting disparate lives.
Emily Cameron is an eight-year resident of Athens and a lover of people and stories. She created The Local Athenian with the desire to dig deep into the roots that allow this community to flourish. The conversations and stories she shares expand readers’ understanding of and appreciation for the town. Emily says “this is my way of giving back to a community that has always provided an avenue for creative expression in whomever seeks it.”
All exhibitions at the Lyndon House Arts Center are free of charge and open to the public. Exhibitions are on view during regular gallery hours Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please call 706-613-3623.
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Still Hiring!The Leisure Services Department is hiring 120 summer positions. Applications are currently being accepted for summer positions with camps and aquatics.
Pay begins at $15 an hour. Mid-summer bonuses, dependent on position, range from $200 - $400.
Applicants may apply online at www.accgov.com/jobs.
For more information, please call 706-613-3090.
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Amphibians!
Participants will search the property for frogs and salamanders. Bring a flashlight and wear closed toed shoes. Participants will walk through water and mud.
All participants must register online by April 21. This program is for ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The $2 for ACC residents and $3 Non-residents. For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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Registration Continues...The Leisure Services Department continues summer camp registration. The Department offers the most diverse selection of award winning summer camps in Northeast Georgia including day camps and mini camps highlighting art, dance, nature education, sports, and theatre.
Opportunities are available for children from ages 6-15. For more information, please call 706-613-CAMP.
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Learn to SwimThe Leisure Services Department offers small group swim lessons. All lessons are taught by certified lifeguards and take place at various Department pools.
Learn to swim programs include:Kinderswim: This program is offered to all Athens-Clarke County 5-year-old children at no cost.
Swim School: Small group swim lessons for children ages 3 and older and must be potty trained to participate in Swim School.
Parent and Tot Swim School for Children:
This program is for children aged six months to three-years-old. These swim lessons are meant to introduce your child to the water and are taught by our certified lifeguards. Each lesson is 45-minutes and take place at the Bishop Park pool.
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ACCGov Leisure Services Online RegistrationThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports,
and holiday events for adults and children.
All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec .
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ACCGov Leisure Services ScholarshipsThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.
Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.
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Georgia Recreation and Park AssociationAgency of the YearPopulations: 80,000 - 150,000 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021 |
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The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607 706-613-3800 |
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