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Fall Registration Continues
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department continues registration for fall activity opportunities The selection of activities highlights the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children. Programs include adult fitness and tai chi, art classes, baton, youth cooking classes, dance, gymnastics, homeschool groups, nature programs, preschool activities, soccer, softball, teen programs, tennis, theatre, therapeutic recreation, and special holiday events. Online activity registration for Athens-Clarke County residents will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, August 9 at noon.
Registration will continue until activities are at full enrollment or they begin.
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 a debit card, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.
On November 1, 2020, the Leisure Services Department updated its online registration software.. Individuals who have not established a new online account since November 2020, must do so at www.accgov.com/myrec.
Individuals who already have an online account and received or renewed a Leisure Services Department scholarship since January 1, 2021, may use the scholarship when registering online.
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. Scholarships must be applied for in person. Information regarding the scholarship activity, including required documentation, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship.
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Leisure Services Offers Afterschool Programs
This programs are offered Monday-Friday from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. University of Georgia students serve as volunteer mentors and assist children with their homework and lead recreational activities. Transportation is not provided from schools to the facilities, except for those school buses that already have an established stop nearby.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Athens Water Festival
It's back! The annual Athens Water Festival at Sandy Creek Park! This special event is scheduled for Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Festival is free, however there is the $2 per person park entry fee.
Go for the gold in the H2Olympics as part of Athens' Team Water! The Athens Water Festival offers dozens of water-themed events and activities for the whole family! Touch sea life, lift pounds of water, and run through the spray of water. Bring a refillable water bottle and a swimsuit..
For more information, please call 706-613-3729.
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No School? No Problem!
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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It's Going to be Wild!
This family fun event is scheduled for Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The fee is $2 for ACC residents and $3 for non-residents. Register online for your timed ticket. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free of charge.
For more information, please call 706-613-3580.
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ACCGov Activities and 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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