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(706) 613-3800

Zoo Day 2008
Saturday, May 17
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
Call (706) 613-3616 for details
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After School Program / Activities

Kid’s Karate
Karate class for kids who have never a taken martial arts class. Class will run for 4 weeks with a certified instructor.

Ages: 6 - 12 years
Dates: Mondays beginning April 7
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Rocksprings Community Center
Registration: Registration is REQUIRED, call 706-613-3602 or sign up at the center.
Fee: $2 per child per class

Billiard Pool Lessons
The purpose of the program is to teach the rules and regulations of a pool game.

Ages: 6 years and older
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center, 706-613-3593
Registration: Open
Fee: Free

Arts and Crafts
This after school program consists of teaching arts and crafts and allows children to create their own artwork.

Ages: 7 - 15 years
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center, (706)613-3593
Registration: Open
Fee: Free

Homework Helpers
Bring your homework down to the center for help from our staff and volunteers.

Ages: 6-17 years
Program Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Broadacres, Parkview, and Rocksprings Community Centers
Registration: Call the center for more information
Fee: Free!

Tickling the Ivories
Volunteers from the UGA Music Department teach keyboarding techniques and musical games to children. Call (706) 613-3580 for more information.

Ages: 6-12 years
Program Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Broadacres Community Center
Registration: None required
Fee: Free!

Girl Power!
This club addresses issues such as health, relationships, education, peer pressure, and behavior through group discussions, activities, field trips, etc.

Ages: 8 - 13 years
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lay Park, (706)613-3596
Registration: Ongoing
Fee: Free

BSU Buddies
Friends from the UGA Baptist Student Union come for arts and crafts, games, and songs each week.


Ages: 6-12 years
Program Date: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Broadacres, Community Center
Registration: Call (706) 613-3600
Fee: Free

Girls Teen Club
The purpose of this group is to encourage cooperation, teamwork, good behavior and self-esteem in young women.

Ages: 10 - 18 years
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center 706-613-3593
Registration: Open
Fee: Free

Girl Scout Brownies
Be apart of an organization that has been around for years. Learn new skills and take field trips to local venues.

Ages: 6 - 8 years
Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center 706-613-3593
Registration: Open to first 10 applicants (must call or come in to register)
Fee: Free

Girl Scout Juniors and Seniors
Be apart of an organization that has been around for years. Learn new skills and take field trips to local venues.

Ages: 9 - 15 years
Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center 706-613-3593
Registration: Open to first 10 applicants (must call or come in to register)
Fee: Free

Teen Book Club
This program will increase reading and comprehension by encouraging teens to read and discuss popular age
appropriate books.

Ages:10 - 14 years
Date: Every other Thursday
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center 706-613-3593
Registration: Open
Fee: Free

4-H
4-H is a Community of young people across America who are learning leadership citizenship and life skills.

Ages: 8 - 18 years
Date: Second Monday Every Month
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: East Athens Community Center 706-613-3593
Registration: Open
Fee: Free

Youth Music Class
Instructor will teach piano and keyboard fundamentals focusing on major scales, and chords.

Ages: 7 - 12 years
Date: Wednesdays, beginning March 5
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lay Park, (706) 613-3596
Registration: Monday, February 18 - Friday, February 29
Fee: Free


See also: Thomas N. Lay Park - Bishop Park - Memorial Park - Rocksprings Park - East Athens Comminity Center - Broadacres Community Center - Parkview Community Center


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