Teens 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, beginning September 4 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: 5:00 - 6:00 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: 8 - 11 years Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month Time: 4:00 - 5:00 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 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: First Monday every month Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: East Athens Community Center 706-613-3593 Registration: Open Fee: Free Youth Fishing Youth will be taught fundamentals of fishing. Ages: 8 – 15 years Dates: 1st & 4th Wednesday of each month beginning, September 3 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Thomas Lay Park Fee:$5 - $7 (entrance fee into various lakes) Teen Beginning Sewing Club This is a beginners club and will teach basic skills. Ages:12 - 14 years Dates: Saturdays, beginning September 13 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Thomas Lay Park, (706) 613-3596 Fee: Call for more information Arts and Crafts After school program consists of teaching Arts & Crafts and allows kids to create their own artwork. Ages: 6 - 15 years Dates: Every Monday & Wednesday, beginning in September Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: East Athens Community Center, call (706) 613-3593 for more information Girl Power! This club address issues such as health, relationships, education, peer pressure, and behavior through group discussions, activities, field trips, etc. Ages: 8 - 13 years Dates: Thursdays beginning September 2 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Lay Park, (706) 613-3596 Registration: Ongoing Fee: Free! Girls Teen Club Encourages cooperation, teamwork, good behavior and self esteem in young women. Ages: 10 - 18 years Dates: Every Wednesday, beginning, September 3 Times: 4:30 p.m. Location: East Athens Community Center Fee: Free! Birthday Club Celebrating birthdays by baking and decorating cakes with different themes. Ages: 6-14years Dates: Last Wednesday of each month, beginning June 25 (4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Time: 3:-4:30 p.m. Location: Lay Park, 706-613-3596 Registration: Ongoing Fee: Free Girls NAILS Club New Attitudes to Improve Life Success. Work towards a better attitude towards yourself and others. Ages: 7 - 15 years Dates: Mondays, beginning in September Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Broadacres Community Center, call (706) 613-3600 for more information Boys OREO Club Obey and Respect Each Other. Complete crafts and community projects while practicing respect towards each other. Ages: 7 - 15 years Dates: Fridays, beginning in September Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Broadacres Community Center, call (706) 613-3600 for more information Sewing Class Learn basic hand stitching and sewing machine skills in this fun sewing class. Ages: 8 -15 years Dates: Wednesdays, beginning in September Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: Broadacres Community Center, call (706) 613-3600 for more information Dance Class With Jazz Interpretations Learn poise, control, and presentation skills in this class for girls. Ages:6 - 15 years Dates: Thursdays, beginning in September Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Broadacres Community Center, call (706) 613-3600 for more information Teen Comedy Night Monthly comedy night for teens to come try out their stand up routines for their friends. Ages: 13 - 18 Dates: Mondays beginning in September Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Rocksprings Community Center, call (706) 613-3602 for more information Bike Safety This program teaches the correct techniques of riding a bicycle while staying safe. Ages: 8-18 years Date: Monday, December 1 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: East Athens Community Center Ages: 6-14 years Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Lay Park Registration: Pre-register January 2-11 Fee: Call for fees. Money Management This program will teach children effective ways to manage money. Ages: 8-19 years Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: East Athens Community Center Red Cross Babysitting Course A Red Cross certified instructor will guide you through basic leadership, safety and supervisory skills needed to babysit and you'll receive lots of great resource materials. Ages: 11-15 years Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 9:00 a.m. (Bring a bag lunch please!) Location: Memorial Park Registration: Pre-registration is required, December 1- January 8. Call (706) 613-3580 Fee: Call for fees. MLK Program Come learn about the legendary Dr. King and the legacy he left behind. Ages: 6 years and older Date: Saturday, January 17 Time: 10:00 a.m- 12:00 p.m. Location: Broadacres Community Center Call (706) 613-3600 for more information Ages: 6 years and older Date: Monday, January 19 Time: 3:00- 6:00 p.m. Location: Parkview Community Center Call (706) 613-3601 for more information Naturalist Assistant Program Training For teens that are interested in working at a nature center. Ages: 13-18 years Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center, ENSAT Building Registration: Pre-registration is required by calling Kate at 706-613-3615x231 Black History Program: Those Who Changed the World Kids will learn about historical figures whose actions changed history. Ages: 6-12 years Date: Tuesday, February 12 Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Rocksprings Community Center Call (706) 613-3603 for more information Black History Week Come learn about African-American leaders, African-American heritage and history, and what we can learn from the past. Ages: 6 and older Date: Monday, February 9- Friday, February 13 Time: 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Location: Broadacres Community Center Call (706) 613-3600 for more information Ages: 6 and older Date: Monday, February 16- Friday, February 20 Time: 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Location: Parkview Community Center Call (706) 613-3601 for more information See also: Art classes - youth - Dance - Scholarships - Sports - Youth - Camps - Gymnastics - Volunteers - AthensCreativeTheatre.com - Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail - Sandy Creek Nature Center - Sandy Creek Park

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