The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department's E-Newsletter
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2025 Summer Camp Information Now Online2025 Summer Camp registration begins Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. for Athens-Clarke County residents. Non-county residents may register starting Monday, March 17 at noon.Camp information is now online at www.accgov.com/myrec For more information, please call 706-613-CAMP.
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Summer Jobs The Leisure Services Department is now hiring more than 100 summer positions. Applications are currently being accepted for camp counselors, counselors in training, Grand Slam, lifeguards, and pool clerks.
Pay ranges from $15.60 to $17 per hour.
Applicants may apply online at www.accgov.com/jobs
For more information, call 706-613-3090.
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Owls!Adventure out into the night to see what becomes active after dark. "Night Explorers: Owls" is all about the search of owls. Attendees will learn about owls in the area then call for them on the trails. Please bring a flashlight.
This program, scheduled for Friday, February 21, will take place from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center. The fee is $5 for ACC residents and $8 for non-residents. The program is for ages five and older. Children under than 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call Sandy Creek Nature Center at 706-613-3615.
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Now Open!The recently renovated Greenway trail, within the Sandy Creek Nature Center property, is now open! The renovation included rebuilding the paved pathway system, expanding the parking area for Walker Hall programming, adding bike parking, signage, and other amenities to enhance the user experience. Enjoy the Greenway today! For more information about the Greenway, please call 706-613-3620.
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On Stage at the Morton...The East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production entitled “Take Flight” at the historic
Morton Theatre.
“Take Flight" is a showcase of the Dance Center’s Accelerated program students. The program features ballet, modern, tap, African and contemporary dance. Audiences will experience how the movement of dance can feel like flying from the emotions that it conveys and the physicality that it displays. Special guests include members of Ballethnic Dance Company.
Public performances are scheduled for Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m. All performances take place at the Morton Theatre at 195 W. Washington Street. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show (pending availability). For more information on tickets, please call the Morton Theatre Box Office at 706-613-3771.
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Art Work Series at Lyndon House Arts CenterOn Tuesday, March 4, the Lyndon House Arts Center, Didi Dunphy Studio, and Invest Athens (Athens-Clarke County Economic Development) will host “Advanced Estate Planning for Creatives and Collectors” presented by Trace Brooks, Managing Attorney of Trace Brooks Law LLC.
Lyndon House Arts Center’s Community Room will host the workshop in a classroom setting with networking from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.; program will be from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This comprehensive workshop will explore key estate planning strategies for artists and collectors. The workshop will begin with an introduction to foundational planning concepts, address frequently asked questions and will cover topics around intellectual property, art succession, valuation challenges, and tax-efficient transfer of assets. Attendees will leave the presentation with a greater appreciation for comprehensive estate planning and a better understanding of how to plan for their unique assets
Art Work is a free workshop series presented in partnership with the Lyndon House Arts Center, Didi Dunphy Studios, and Invest Athens (Athens-Clarke County Economic Development) designed for Athens-based artists and creative professionals.
For more information, please 706-613-3623.
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"Flight of the Fireflies" Lantern Parade Set for March 8 at Dudley ParkThe Leisure Services Department will present the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade on Saturday, March 8 at Dudley Park.
Participants are invited to gather in Dudley Park starting at 6:00 p.m. with the parade stepping off just after 8:00 p.m. Find out more information and meet friends and families at any of the four color-coded entry points at www.accgov.com/lanternparade
The community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together! This parade is open to families, individuals, school, neighborhood groups, and organizations who are all encouraged to participate. Bring lanterns, flashlights, your imagination, and join in the parade. Along the way, and at the center of Dudley Park, participants with enjoy live music, fantastical performers, and large-scale illuminated sculptures. On the night of the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade, each access point to Dudley Park will be color-coded and staffed with volunteers to help you find your way. DIY lanterns are encouraged. Any portable light source powered by battery, solar, or other flameless light is welcomed.
The 2024 Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade was recognized with the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s Programming Network Outstanding Special Event Award.
For more information, please call 706-548-1865.
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Coming Up at Quinn HallAthens Creative Theatre (ACT) presents Ken Ludwig’s “The Game’s Afoot” at Quinn Hall Thursday, March 6 through Saturday, March 8 2025 at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park.
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop on this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale online by phone at 706-613-3771, or in person at the Morton Theatre Box Office located at 195 W. Washington Street. Box office hours are Mondays through Fridays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 each. For more information on tickets, please call the Morton Theatre Box Office at 706-613-3771.
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It's Time! Renew Your ACCGov Leisure Services ScholarshipAll 2024 Leisure Services scholarships have expired. It is time to renew your scholarship for 2025. The scholarship program is for qualifying Athens-Clarke County residents under the age of 18. Individuals with expired scholarships and new scholarship applicants must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Those who wish to use the scholarship when registering for summer camp, must apply by February 28 to guarantee that the scholarship is applied to the account in time for camp registration in March. Scholarships must be applied for in person. Scholarships are issued at 25%, 50%, and 75% levels. There is a $400 annual cap in scholarship funds per child.
Requirements for documentation include a recent utility bill (last 90 days), the most recent IRS Tax Form 1040 (with children listed), and a valid photo ID.
Those individuals who have not created an online registration account, may do so at www.accgov.com/myrec. This needs to be done prior to applying for the scholarship so that the scholarship can be credited to the account
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Spring Online Registration is UnderwayThe Leisure Services Department continues spring program registration at www.accgov.com/myrec
A diverse selection highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children and are highlighted in the department's Spring 2025 Program Guide.
Before registering, individuals who have not already done so must establish a free online account at www.accgov.com/myrec. Payment may be rendered using an American Express, debit card, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.
Online registration continues at www.accgov.com/myrec.
New scholarship applicants and individuals with expired scholarships must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office to apply for a scholarship or to renew an expired one at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Scholarships may not be applied for online. Information regarding scholarship program changes, including required documentation, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship.
Individuals who do not have access to a computer or smart phone may register online using the computer labs at Heard Park at 400 McKinley Dr., Lay Park at 297 Hoyt St., or Howard Park at 291 Henderson Ext. during regular hours of operation.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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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 Year
Populations: 80,000 - 150,000 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
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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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