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Spring Program Online Registration Begins
The Leisure Services Department announces its spring program opportunities for 2024-2025 and the release of the department's Spring 2025 Program Guide.
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.
Online registration takes place at www.accgov.com/myrec. ACC residents may register starting Saturday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. Non-ACC residents may register starting Monday, February 3 at noon.
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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Frog Hop 5K and Reopening of Greenway Trail Segment at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc. will present the 26th Annual Frog Hop 5K Road Race on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Make plans to run or walk this 5K and 1 mile Tadpole Fun Run. The Tadpole Fun Run starts at 2:00 p.m., with the challenging 5K Frog Hop starting at 2:30 p.m. Both events take place at Sandy Creek Nature Center at 205 Old Commerce Road.
This year’s Frog Hop will begin on the recently renovated Nature Center segment of the North Oconee River Greenway Trail and mark its official reopening at 2:30 p.m. This half-mile portion has been closed since October and renovations were funded through TSPLOST 2023 Program.
This Frog Hop benefits Sandy Creek Nature Center Inc., the non-profit support organization that founded the nature center more than 50 years ago. SCNC, Inc. now works with Athens Clarke County Leisure Services in support of the environmental education and natural resources preservation efforts of the Nature Center.
Registration before January 30 is $25 per person and $20 for no-shirt option. All registrations received after January 30 are $30 per person. T-shirts are not guaranteed after early registration ends.
Race entry forms are available at Sandy Creek Nature Center and online at www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org or registration is available online at www.runsignup.com
For more information regarding the race, please call Emily Bailey at Sandy Creek Nature Center at 762-400-7734.
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"Birding with Technology" at Dudley Park
Who's that little bird? Join Trails and Open Space staff on a nature walk to uncover all of the friends flying around our backyards.
Learn who’s who using old school and new school techniques. We will be highlighting smart phone apps Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs and Audubon Bird ID, feel free to download these to your phone prior to the program to be able to utilize them along our walk. A staff member will have an iPad utilizing the app in case you are unable.
For more information, please call 706-613-3620.
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Day off School Programs in February
Spend your day out of school with Leisure Services! Online registration is underway. Space is limited.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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How Sweet! 2025 Valentine Events
Plan ahead and register for one of these LOVEly Valentine programs!
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Dance Show
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 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). Tickets go on sale to the public on February 7th and are available to purchase at www.mortontheatre.com
Special weekday performances are scheduled for Thursday, February 20 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.. For group tickets to a field trip matinee performance call the East Athens Educational Dance Center at 706-613-3624 for more information.
For more information, please call 706-613-3770.
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"Animals in the Sky" Planetarium Program
Have an out of this world experience at Sandy Creek Nature Center!
“Animals of the Sky” planetarium program is scheduled for Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. The fee is $5 per ACC resident and $8 for non-residents.This program is for ages five and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is underway.
Attendees will enjoy a view of a variety of animals found in the constellations. After the program, meet one of the resident animals.
For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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"Groundhog Day" at the Morton Theatre on Groundhog Day!
The Leisure Services Department will host a “Movies by Moonlight,” event at the Morton Theatre on Sunday, February 2.
This indoor “Movies by Moonlight” event will feature the 1993 film “Groundhog Day.”
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the film will follow at 4:00 p.m. Popcorn and bottled water will be provided at no charge.
This event is free of charge and is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is not required. The public is reminded that downtown parking decks and street metered parking is free on Sundays.
For more information, call 706-613-3770.
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Renew ACCGov Leisure Services Scholarships Today
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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Save the Date! 2025 Summer Camp Registration
Get ready! 2025 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, including dates and description, will be posted in mid February at www.accgov.com/camps
For more information, please call 706-613-CAMP.
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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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