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No School? No Problem!
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers day off school programs when the Clarke County School District is not in session.
Limited openings remain:
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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"Guitar Club" at Lay Park
The Leisure Services Department will offer “Beginner Guitar Club” programs this fall at Lay Park at 297 Hoyt Street. Space is limited
“Youth Guitar Club” is for ages 8-11 years old. The program takes place Mondays, September 9 – October 28 from 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. The fee is $10 for ACC residents and $15 for non-residents.
“Teen Guitar Club” is for ages 12-17 years old. The program takes place Mondays, September 9 – October 28 from 6:30 – 7:20 p.m. The fee is $10 for ACC residents and $15 for non-residents.
A limited number of guitars are available for rent.
For more information, please call 706-613-3596.
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Fall Online Registration Continue
The Leisure Services Department announces its fall activity opportunities for 2024.
The selection features a diverse group of activities including:
- Art
- Dance
- Day off School Programs
- Gymnastics
- Nature
- Soccer
- Teen Programs
- Tennis
- Theatre
All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec 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.
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.
Individuals who do not have access to a computer or smart phone may register online using a public computer at Heard Park Community Center at 400 McKinley Dr., Lay Park at 297 Hoyt St., or Rocksprings Park at 291 Henderson Ext. during regular hours of operation.
For more information, call 706-613-3800.
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Athens Water Festival at Sandy Creek Park
One of the best family-friendly events in Athens is right around the corner!
Don't miss the annual Athens Water Festival on Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Sandy Creek Park. The Festival is free, however there is the $2 per person park entry fee.
This year's theme is Legos. We’re shining a light on the most important building block of life, WATER! Block by block masterpieces are built with Legos, just like drop by drop water shapes every aspect of the Classic City.
Bring a bathing suit to run through the spray of the water trucks and swim in Lake Chapman. Be wowed by a magic show and make Lego art with the art truck. There will be more than twenty interactive games, displays, and activities fun for the whole family.
For more information, please call 706-613-3729.
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Afterschool Programs
The Leisure Services Department offers free afterschool programs at its community centers including Heard Park, Lay Park, and Rocksprings Park.
The Department's after school program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter.
Please note that the Leisure Services Department does not provide transportation to or from the afterschool program.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Teen Programs this Fall
The Leisure Services Department offers a variety of program for teens. Online registration is underway!
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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"Steam Roller Printmaking" Event
Printing with the steamroller will take place during events held on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 29 from Noon – 5:00 p.m. All activities are open to the public.
The relief blocks will be inked up and the steamroller will be driven over them to print large-scale images on paper and fabric. Attendees can assist in rolling ink and pulling prints. All will enjoy the magic of printmaking with a steamroller!
Visitors will watch the front entrance of the Lyndon House Arts Center turn into a big outdoor printing operation and we will have the biggest press in town! Prints will be pulled out from under a five-ton construction machine.
The large-scale prints will be hung to dry outside on a clothesline, after which they will be on display at the Lyndon House.
For more information, please call 706-613-3623.
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Into Space!
Join Sandy Creek Nature Center staff for planetarium program in the Sky Center.
Everyone will journey through the night sky, exploring the great beyond.
The program is scheduled for Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. The fee is $5 for ACC residents and $7.50 for non-residents. This program is not scholarship eligible
The September theme is "Solar System Walk." How large is our solar system? Explore what makes up our solar system and then go for a walk to visualize how spread out it is!
For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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Get Ready for Halloween!
Have a glouish time with all of the Halloween events scheduled this fall:
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Tell Us What You Think!
The Leisure Services Department has begun the process of developing a new Comprehensive Master Plan! A huge part of the process is knowing what the community values are and discovering where we need to focus our efforts in the future.
You can help us by sharing your thoughts at www.accgov.com/activateathens or you can do so in person at one of the many scheduled sessions.
Our partners from BerryDunn will be out in community at your favorite parks, festivals, and events all summer! There's an ever growing list on the Activate Athens website, as well.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800..
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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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