Connecting the ACCGov Leisure Servces Department with Local School Children

Summer Camp

Online Registration

Continues

2025 Summer Camp registration continues. Space is still available in mini and day camps.

Register online at www.accgov.com/myrec

For more information, please call 706-613-CAMP.

"First Saturday Park Play" at Ben Burton Park

Join Leisure Services staff for "First Saturday Park Play" at Ben Burton Park and discover wonders of nature.

Family groups will engage in hikes, games, and activities where we learn, build, and explore. Activities will rotate throughout the seasons. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

This free program is for ages 5 - 11 years and is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 762-400-7759

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.

Egg-citing!

Hop to it and enjoy one of the upcoming Easter events this spring! .

"Annual Easter Egg Hunt" at Heard Park (April 12)
"Breakfast with the Bunny: 9:00 a.m." at Memorial Park (April 19)
"Breakfast with the Bunny: 10:15 a.m." at Memorial Park (April 19)
"Easter Egg Scramble" at Lay Park (April 19)

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Learn to Swim this Summer!

The Leisure Services Department offers small group swim lessons for children. All lessons are taught by certified lifeguards.

Opportunities include Kinderswim, a free learn to swim program for five year olds who live in Athens-Clarke County, as well as:

Swim School for ages three and older.
Parent and Tot Swim School for ages six months to three years old

The fee is $33 for ACC residents and $50 for non-residents for Swim School and Parent and Tot Swim School. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3589.

"Froggie Spring Fling"

Enjoy an evening of searching for amphibians!

"Froggie Spring Fling" is set for Friday, April 18 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center.

A quick introduction is done inside about local amphibians and then everyone will search the property for a few. Bring a flashlight and wear closed toed shoes. All participants must register.

This program is for ages five and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5 for ACC residents and $8 for non-residents. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3615.

"Bears' Birthday Party"

at Bear Hollow Zoo

Make a wish! The Leisure Services Department will present a special birthday party for Bear Hollow Zoo’s resident bears Athena, DJ and Yonah.

Bear Hollow Zoo will host this special birthday celebration Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The community is invited to join this celebration and watch the bears unwrap their presents and enjoy their cake. A birthday card will be available to be signed by well-wishers and crafts.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call 706-613-3580

Good Grades =

Free Pool Passes

The Report Cards Rewards program celebrates ACC students with good grades.

In order to be eligible, any student, Kindergarten through 12th grade, who resides in Athens-Clarke County must take a copy of his/her final report card of the year or equivalent to the park office where a swimming pool is located.

A report card with all A's or all E's guarantees a free summer pool pass. A report card with all A's and B's, or all E's and M's, is good for 10 free swims.

For more information, please call 706-613-3589.

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.

ACCGov Activities and Online Registration

The 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

ACCGov Leisure Services Scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children. Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.

For more information, including required documentation, please visit www.accgov.com/scholarships

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