The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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BINGO!Calling all active adults! Bring your friends and come to Heard Park for the monthly BINGO games! Everyone will win a prize! Light refreshments will be served after the final game. Online registration is required. This program is for ages 50 and older and takes place Tuesday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. - noon. The fee is $4 for ACC residents and $6 for non-residents.
For more information, please call 706-613-3593. .
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Zen at the ZooJoin us Teeny Poses: Tort-ally Zen at Memorial Park to learn some wildly fun yoga poses. Come stretch your limbs and limits with our animal themed moves. We will learn poses, read an interactive story, and do a soothing sensory activity. This yoga session will be hosted by the Zoo's resident Red-Footed Tortoise, Morrocoy! He will watch and make sure our moves are perfect. This program is for ages 3 - 6 years and is scheduled for Thursday, September 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park. The fee is $3 for ACC residents and $4.50 for non-residents. Parents/chaperones are admitted free of charge and must accompany children. Online registration is underway. For more information, please call 706-613-3580.
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Fall Youth Sports Registration ContinuesThe youth soccer program is available for ages 5-12. The program is designed for players to learn, develop, and apply fundamental skills. The season is September 6 – October 25.
Tennis program registration is underway. Instruction is designed for beginners and intermediates. The season is August 22-November 10. The Department introduces a new program, After School Skate. This activity provides instruction for those who are beginners to those with intermediate skills. This program is for ages 8-14 and takes place Wednesdays or Thursdays, September 5 – October 13 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Skate Park at Southeast Clarke Park. Visit www.accgov.com/myrec for a list of dates, descriptions, fees, and to register. For more information, please call 706-613-3991.
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The Great OutdoorsJoin Sandy Creek Nature Center naturalists and discover the beauty around us! Bring binoculars, a camera, and a sense of adventure.
This Naturalist's Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 3 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required
For more information, please call 706-613-3615
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Dance & Drum for Young MenA unique class series where African movement and music come together to promote fun, friendships and collaboration and young men develop rhythm, musicality and coordination under the guidance of our instructors.
This program is for ages 6-18 and takes place Mondays, September 12 - October 31 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The fee is $42 for ACC residents and $63 for non-residents. Register today!For more information, please call 706-613-3624.
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Trail Guides NeededSandy Creek Nature Center is recruiting Trail Guides to assist with elementary school field studies at Sandy Creek Nature Center by leading small groups of students along the Nature Center’s trails. Field study programs are designed to introduce nature and the environment to elementary school students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
No experience is necessary! Training provided.
For more information about this program, please contact Kate Mowbray, at 706-613-3615.
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A Classic! The Classic City MajorettesCome twirl with the best! Classic City Majorettes offers instruction in dance-twirling, strutting, marching technique and more! Classes fill quickly.
Students may also have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in community performances depending on COVID.
Classes available for students ages 5 and older and are held at Bishop Park under the covered tennis courts. Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call 706-613-3589.
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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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