Connecting the ACCGov Leisure Servces Department with Local School Children
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Winter Registration Coming up in November!
The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announces its winter program opportunities for 2021.
A diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children.
Online registration for winter activities for Athens-Clarke County residents will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 6. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, November 8 at noon. Online registration takes place at www.accgov.com/myrec .
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.
Registration will continue until programs are at full enrollment or they begin.
On November 1, 2020, the Leisure Services Department updated its online registration software program. Individuals who have not established a new online account since November 2020, must establish a new account 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 program, 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 East Athens 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, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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The Parade is Back!
The Leisure Services Department announces that entries are now being accepted for the 2021 Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights. This year’s parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 2. The deadline for entries is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021.
Applications are available at www.accgov.com/parade and may be completed online. The parade entry fee is $40. Payment can be rendered online or by check, payable to “Athens-Clarke County.”
Annually, more than 60 entries compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme, “ and “Best Use of Lights” and the best overall float receiving the “Mayor’s Award.” This year’s theme is “A Super Hero Holiday.”
The parade begins on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street, and ends in front of City Hall for the traditional Community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Leisure Services Department and the Athens Downtown Development Authority.
Parade information, including application forms and an updated route map for 2021, can be found at www.accgov.com/parade or by contacting Leisure Services at 706-613-3800 or leisureservices@accgov.com.
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On the Porch...
This event, for ages 13 and older, is scheduled for Friday, November 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and will take place at the 1800s log house on the Nature Center property.
For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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Thanksgiving Camps
Looking for something to do when school is out for Thanksgiving? The Department has a selection of holiday mini camps for those days when class is not in session!
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Calling All Teens!
The Leisure Services Department offers a variety of programs just for teenagers.
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Bear Hollow Zoo Welcomes Walker!
Meet Walker the Eastern Spotted Skunk!
During your next trip to Bear Hollow Zoo, be sure to visit our newest resident. Eastern Spotted Skunks are sighted less than the Striped Skunk and are a rare find!
The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no entrance fee.
For more information about the Zoo, 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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