Connecting the ACCGov Leisure Servces Department with Local School Children
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Summer Camp Registration Continues
The Leisure Services Department has a variety of summer camp opportunities available:
- Art Camps
- Dance Camps
- Gymnastics Camps
- Lay Park Camp
- Musical Theatre Camp
- Rocksprings Summer Day Camp
- Sandy Creek Summer Day Camp
- Skate Camp
- Teen Camps
- Tennis Camps
- Theatre Performance Camps
- Triathlon Camp
Individuals who do not have access to a computer or smart phone may register online at Heard Park (formerly 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.
Payment may be rendered using a debit card, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.
Camp questions? Please call 706-613-CAMP.
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Make a Splash!
The Leisure Services Department announces the splash pad at Walker Park (formerly Trail Creek Park) will open for its pre-season hours on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Walker Park Splash Pad, located at 200 Trail Creek St, will be open weekends only, Saturday, May 7 - Sunday, May 22 and will then operate under regular seasonal hours from Saturday, May 28 - Sunday, July 31. The splash pad will be open weekends only, August 6 - September 5. Splash pad hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The splash pad is closed on Mondays for maintenance.
The Rocksprings Park Splash Pad, located at 291 Henderson Ext, will open for the season May 28.
Splash pad admission is $1 per person. Pool passes are available for purchase and may be used at both splash pads and at all of the Department’s five public pools. Individual pool passes are $20 and Family of Four pool passes are $40. Passes may be purchased onsite with forms of payment accepted including cash and check.
For more information, please call 706-613-3589.
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Make it a Safer Summer - Learn to Swim!
The Leisure Services Department offers small group swim lessons for children. All lessons are taught by certified lifeguards.
Kinderswim: This program is offered to all Athens-Clarke County 5-year-old children at no cost.
Swim School: Small group swim lessons for children ages 3 and older and must be potty trained to participate in Swim School.
Parent and Tot Swim School for Children: This program is for children aged six months to three-years-old. These swim lessons are meant to introduce your child to the water and are taught by our certified lifeguards. Each lesson is 45-minutes and take place at the Bishop Park pool.
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Good Grades = Pool Passes
The Report Card Rewards Program celebrates Athens-Clarke County students with good grades with pool passes!
In order to be eligible, students, Kindergarten through 12th grade, who reside in Athens-Clarke County must take a copy of their 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.
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Need a Summer Job?
The Leisure Services Department is now hiring for approximately 120 summer positions. Applications are currently being accepted for summer positions with camps and aquatics.
Pay is $15 an hour. Mid-summer bonuses, dependent on position, range from $200 - $400.
Applicants may apply online at www.accgov.com/jobs.
For more information, please call 706-613-3090.
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Grand Slam is Back in 2022!
“Grand Slam” is a special summertime program for individuals ages 11-17 who reside in Athens-Clarke County.
This program takes place Friday evenings in June and July from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Lay Park located at 297 Hoyt Street. Evenings include games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, refreshments, sports, and more. The program is free of charge, however online registration is required at www.accgov.com/grandslam For more information, please call 706-613-3596.
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Just for Teens!
The Leisure Services Department offers a variety of programs just for teenagers.
The selection includes art, dance, and theatre, as well as football watch parties, Girls Night Out, podcasting, media arts, video games, drones, Teen Nights, and more! Don't forget the new Teen Tech Labs!
Take a moment and review the selection for spring activities for teens.
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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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Georgia Recreation and Park AssociationAgency of the Year
Populations: 80,000 - 150,000 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021
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