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Summer Camp Online Registration Begins March 14
2026 Summer Camp registration begins Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 a.m. for Athens-Clarke County residents. Non-county residents may register starting Monday, March 16 at noon.
Camp information is now online at www.accgov.com/myrec
For more information, please call 706-613-CAMP.
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"Flight of the Fireflies" Lantern Parade Set for March 7 in Dudley Park
Participants are invited to gather in Dudley Park starting at 6:00 p.m. with the parade stepping off just after 7:00 p.m. Find out more information 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, schools, 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.
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Coming up at the Morton Theatre
Step into a dreamscape with "Solstice: a Winter Circus Experience". At the heart of the story is a girl who loses her light and stumbles into a world where time bends, memories breathe, and the familiar becomes impossibly strange. Shadows dance, snow drifts fall, and acrobats blur the line between the everyday and the extraordinary.
More than just a circus, "Solstice" is a living poem — a place where nostalgia meets surreal wonder, and where audiences are invited to rediscover the childlike awe of seeing snow fall for the first time.
This performance is scheduled for Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Morton Theatre. Tickets are now available online.
For more information, please call 706-613-3771.
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"Family Craft Night" at Lay Park
Join Lay Park staff every month to learn a new DIY skill and make something with your family for your family! Enjoy quality time and make something, too.
Wood and Wonders! participants will stain wood and paint a beautiful masterpiece to proudly display at your home. This program is for ages five years and older and is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17 from 6:00 - 8;00 p.m. at Lay Park. The fee is $40 for ACC residents and $47.50 for non-residents. Online registration is required.
Please contact Lay Park if you will need more than three seats for your family at laypark@accgov.com or 706-613-3596
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Spring Break Camps and Programs
Spend your Spring Break with Leisure Services! A diverse selection of opportunities are available!
Online registration is underway! Space is limited.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Easter Events in April
Hop to it and register for one of these upcoming events!
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Spring Program Online Registration Continues
The Leisure Services Department continues spring program registration for 2025-2026.
A diverse selection highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children.
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.
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, call 706- 613-3800.
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Spring Skies
Journey through the night sky, exploring the great beyond! Attendees will learn what an equinox is and see what is visible in the spring night sky.
This planetarium program is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 - 11;00 a.m. The fee is $5 for ACC residents and $8 for non-residents. Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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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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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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