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Monday December 8, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Election Day
 
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Elections
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Fall 3 Lines 55+
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Fall 3 Lines 55+
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Bronze - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Private Lesson - Lloyd
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Girls Basketball: Bulldogs @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Monday Adult Beginner Clinic December 8th
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Boys Basketball: Blue Devils @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Karate - Adult Karate
Are you interested in developing your physical, emotional, and mental capabilities? Do you have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn self-defense techniques? If so, we invite you to join our free karate program for both youth and adults at the Heard Park Community Center.Our program is designed to help you develop discipline, confidence, and focus while learning the ancient martial art of karate. You will have the opportunity to train under experienced and qualified instructors who will guide you through the basics of karate, including strikes, kicks, and defensive techniques.By participating in our program, you will not only improve your physical fitness but also gain valuable life skills that can be applied to all areas of your life. Our classes provide a supportive and encouraging environment that fosters personal growth and self-improvement.Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your physical and mental abilities. Join our free year-round karate program today at the Heard Park Community Center.
 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Monday Adult Intermediate/Advance Clinic December 8th
 
Tuesday December 9, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Election Day
 
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Elections
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Golden Hour Bingo - Golden Hour Bingo
Golden Hour Bingo is a lively, social gathering for adults 50 and up! Come enjoy classic bingo games, great company, and a chance to win fun prizes. Whether you're a bingo pro or just in it for the laughs, there's always a seat (and a smile) waiting for you!
 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM    Therapeutic Activities - Gym Free Play!
ACC Leisure Services offers Therapeutic Recreation programs, services, and activities that are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. ACCLS supports and encourages opportunities for inclusion in all programs. In addition, adaptive programs are available to provide individuals with disabilities a modified experience for recreational success. These programs are intended to assist persons with disabilities in an adapted environment, which may be modified in terms of progression, skills breakdown, techniques, or equipment.Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptions for skill development.  If one-on-one supervision is needed, a parent/guardian or other caregiver should be present for the duration of the program.  Adaptive programs are designed for individuals who require additional assistance or modification. 
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Gold/Platinum - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Silver - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Boys Basketball: Tar Heels @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Clubs: TEEN ART CLUBS - Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club 2025-2026 Session 2
We offer three Teen Clubs at the Lyndon House Arts Center! The Lyndon House Arts Center offers three distinct, free teen art clubs, each mentored by a professional local artist to provide high-quality, hands-on instruction in a safe and creative environment . Teen Club Sessions (2025–2026) We have now moved to a 4-session per year format. You will need to register for each session individually to attend all year. Please note the following dates:There was some confusion about Teen Club times: All Teen Clubs operate from 5:30-7:30 PM on their respective days.  They do not start at 4 PM ever.  Thanks! Session 1: September 2 – October 31 (9 weeks) Session 2: November 13 – December 18 (5 weeks) Session 3: January 13 – April 2 (12 weeks) Session 4: April 14 – May 21 (6 weeks) Teen Club members will need to register for all four sessions to participate year-round. A new registration is required for each session, see links below.All teens must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian with the Teen Mentor in their studio, unless we have a signed Age 12+ Walk Home Authorization Form on file allowing independent arrival and departure. For more information, please contact us: william.stephanos@accgov.com-Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club Our talented teaching artist, Tabitha Fielteau continues to contribute mentorship and valuable design and fabrication instruction. The club meets in the Lyndon House Arts Center's wonderful fiber studio with lots of sewing machines and all the tools needed to focus on design and sewing projects. Learn how to go from design to garment with the guidance of a professional fashion designer. Already having basic sewing skills is a bonus, but this program is open to beginners as well. Mentored by teaching artist Tabitha Fielteau, participants in this club work on individual sewing projects. Examples of projects include: Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Garment creation: Teens learn the process of bringing a design from concept to a finished garment, with guidance from a professional fashion designer. Community showcases: In a related summer camp program, teens created garments that were displayed in the community for public viewing.  -Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club Our talented teaching artist and professional illustrator Robert Brown, continues to contribute wonderful lessons in drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons/comics, Anime, Star Wars and everything Pop Culture. Robert has been mentoring this club for over 15 years. Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Pop culture art: Members explore drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons, and comics, with a focus on popular culture topics like Anime and Star Wars. Drawing challenges: Participants are given drawing challenges to encourage engagement and skill development. -Teen Media Arts Club Our Teen Media Arts Club Mentor is Kidd Fielteau! With a background in beauty and fashion photography Kidd now runs Athens based Fell2 Photography. Students will engage in the process of videography by forming their own story ideas and then creating and editing digital video. Our long-term goal is to build media arts skills that support a variety of career options, higher order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, cultural experiences, and historical events in a global learning context. In addition we provide a safe place for young people to learn, have fun and create meaningful projects.    Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Videography and Digital Filmmaking. Story Development: Teens learn to form their own story ideas to drive their video projects. Videography and Cinematography: Students are guided through the process of creating digital videos. The background of one former mentor, Isaac Johnson, includes interests in cinematography. Editing: Participants learn how to edit digital videos. Past projects have utilized professional software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Higher-Order Thinking: The club's broader goals include fostering higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Technology Fluency: While the club works with digital video, one mentor mentioned photography and video editing software as a way to "bring story ideas to life". Collaboration: Based on past film projects that involved multiple teens, members gain experience collaborating with peers to bring a story to the screen. LHAC Teen Clubs (12 years and older), are free, but online registration is required.  The clubs operate on a "drop-in" basis, meaning that if you are available to participate in a club meeting, that is great, and if not, you can just skip it without having to register for specific dates, or having to cancel. The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club hosts beatiful fashion shows in the big Atrium Gallery at the Arts Center.  They are open to the public and are always a lot fo fun.The Teen Media Arts Club routinely hosts film screenings and other avenues. These are also open to the public.  Look for announcements for these events.Teen Clubs are financially supported by the Lyndon House Arts Foundation and are offered free of charge to our teen participants. AthFest Educates helped to found these clubs though generous grants to the Arts Center that enabled us to purchase video equipment, sewing machines, recording equipment, lighting and more.   Please have your teen bring $5 (cash only) for pizza. If they prefer to bring their own food, you can skip the $5.  We will eat outside when possible.Our teen clubs provide a safe & nurturing place for young people to gain life skills, to learn, and have fun while creating meaningful relationships with mentors while gaining valuable and appreciable skills.The Arts Education Department at Lyndon House Arts Center is dedicated to providing high-quality arts education curriculum and enrichment to youth, adults, and teens in the Athens area. We host adult evening classes, workshops, after-school youth classes, 3 Teen Clubs, and a comprehensive summer arts camp experience.  The Arts Center includes 7 professional-level art studios including Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Metals. There is a separate children's wing with wonderful facilities, a covered outdoor work court used as an outdoor studio and grassy lawns.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A RECENTLY TURNED 12-YEAR-OLD AND HAVING TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU.For more information or assistance on Teen programming: (706) 613-3623 or william.stephanos@accgov.comCLICK HERE FOR YOUTH & TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Clubs: TEEN ART CLUBS - Teen Media Arts Club 2025-2026 Session 2
We offer three Teen Clubs at the Lyndon House Arts Center! The Lyndon House Arts Center offers three distinct, free teen art clubs, each mentored by a professional local artist to provide high-quality, hands-on instruction in a safe and creative environment . Teen Club Sessions (2025–2026) We have now moved to a 4-session per year format. You will need to register for each session individually to attend all year. Please note the following dates:There was some confusion about Teen Club times: All Teen Clubs operate from 5:30-7:30 PM on their respective days.  They do not start at 4 PM ever.  Thanks! Session 1: September 2 – October 31 (9 weeks) Session 2: November 13 – December 18 (5 weeks) Session 3: January 13 – April 2 (12 weeks) Session 4: April 14 – May 21 (6 weeks) Teen Club members will need to register for all four sessions to participate year-round. A new registration is required for each session, see links below.All teens must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian with the Teen Mentor in their studio, unless we have a signed Age 12+ Walk Home Authorization Form on file allowing independent arrival and departure. For more information, please contact us: william.stephanos@accgov.com-Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club Our talented teaching artist, Tabitha Fielteau continues to contribute mentorship and valuable design and fabrication instruction. The club meets in the Lyndon House Arts Center's wonderful fiber studio with lots of sewing machines and all the tools needed to focus on design and sewing projects. Learn how to go from design to garment with the guidance of a professional fashion designer. Already having basic sewing skills is a bonus, but this program is open to beginners as well. Mentored by teaching artist Tabitha Fielteau, participants in this club work on individual sewing projects. Examples of projects include: Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Garment creation: Teens learn the process of bringing a design from concept to a finished garment, with guidance from a professional fashion designer. Community showcases: In a related summer camp program, teens created garments that were displayed in the community for public viewing.  -Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club Our talented teaching artist and professional illustrator Robert Brown, continues to contribute wonderful lessons in drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons/comics, Anime, Star Wars and everything Pop Culture. Robert has been mentoring this club for over 15 years. Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Pop culture art: Members explore drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons, and comics, with a focus on popular culture topics like Anime and Star Wars. Drawing challenges: Participants are given drawing challenges to encourage engagement and skill development. -Teen Media Arts Club Our Teen Media Arts Club Mentor is Kidd Fielteau! With a background in beauty and fashion photography Kidd now runs Athens based Fell2 Photography. Students will engage in the process of videography by forming their own story ideas and then creating and editing digital video. Our long-term goal is to build media arts skills that support a variety of career options, higher order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, cultural experiences, and historical events in a global learning context. In addition we provide a safe place for young people to learn, have fun and create meaningful projects.    Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Videography and Digital Filmmaking. Story Development: Teens learn to form their own story ideas to drive their video projects. Videography and Cinematography: Students are guided through the process of creating digital videos. The background of one former mentor, Isaac Johnson, includes interests in cinematography. Editing: Participants learn how to edit digital videos. Past projects have utilized professional software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Higher-Order Thinking: The club's broader goals include fostering higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Technology Fluency: While the club works with digital video, one mentor mentioned photography and video editing software as a way to "bring story ideas to life". Collaboration: Based on past film projects that involved multiple teens, members gain experience collaborating with peers to bring a story to the screen. LHAC Teen Clubs (12 years and older), are free, but online registration is required.  The clubs operate on a "drop-in" basis, meaning that if you are available to participate in a club meeting, that is great, and if not, you can just skip it without having to register for specific dates, or having to cancel. The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club hosts beatiful fashion shows in the big Atrium Gallery at the Arts Center.  They are open to the public and are always a lot fo fun.The Teen Media Arts Club routinely hosts film screenings and other avenues. These are also open to the public.  Look for announcements for these events.Teen Clubs are financially supported by the Lyndon House Arts Foundation and are offered free of charge to our teen participants. AthFest Educates helped to found these clubs though generous grants to the Arts Center that enabled us to purchase video equipment, sewing machines, recording equipment, lighting and more.   Please have your teen bring $5 (cash only) for pizza. If they prefer to bring their own food, you can skip the $5.  We will eat outside when possible.Our teen clubs provide a safe & nurturing place for young people to gain life skills, to learn, and have fun while creating meaningful relationships with mentors while gaining valuable and appreciable skills.The Arts Education Department at Lyndon House Arts Center is dedicated to providing high-quality arts education curriculum and enrichment to youth, adults, and teens in the Athens area. We host adult evening classes, workshops, after-school youth classes, 3 Teen Clubs, and a comprehensive summer arts camp experience.  The Arts Center includes 7 professional-level art studios including Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Metals. There is a separate children's wing with wonderful facilities, a covered outdoor work court used as an outdoor studio and grassy lawns.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A RECENTLY TURNED 12-YEAR-OLD AND HAVING TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU.For more information or assistance on Teen programming: (706) 613-3623 or william.stephanos@accgov.comCLICK HERE FOR YOUTH & TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Tennis-Adult - Tuesday Adult Beginner Clinic December 9th
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Family Craft Night - Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Join Lay Park staff every month to learn a new DIY skill and make something with your family for your family! Enjoy quality time and make something too.Please note that for groups larger than 3, we will need to adjust our seating. Please contact us if you will need more than 3 seats for your family at laypark@accgov.com or 706-613-3596
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Tennis-Adult - Tuesday Adult Intermediate/Advance Clinic December 9th
 
Wednesday December 10, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Election Day
 
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Elections
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Therapeutic Activities - Grinchmas Candle Holder
ACC Leisure Services offers Therapeutic Recreation programs, services, and activities that are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. ACCLS supports and encourages opportunities for inclusion in all programs. In addition, adaptive programs are available to provide individuals with disabilities a modified experience for recreational success. These programs are intended to assist persons with disabilities in an adapted environment, which may be modified in terms of progression, skills breakdown, techniques, or equipment.Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptions for skill development.  If one-on-one supervision is needed, a parent/guardian or other caregiver should be present for the duration of the program.  Adaptive programs are designed for individuals who require additional assistance or modification. 
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Bronze - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Gold/Platinum - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Girls Basketball: Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Tennis-Adult - Wednesday Adult Beginner Clinic December 10th
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Table Tennis - Table Tennis (Wednesday evenings)
Do you enjoy playing table tennis or want to learn a new hobby? Whether you like to play for fun or for competition, come play with the Athens Georgia Table Tennis Club on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Aaron Heard Park & Community Center.
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 10th
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 10th
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 10th
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 10th
 
Thursday December 11, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Deck the Hollow
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Crafts, Playgroups, & Storytime - 123 Toddler & Me: Gym Fun!
 
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Fall 3 Lines 55+
 
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Fall 3 Lines 55+
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Skating - Rollin' Thru Classic City: Social Skate Night
Come skate with ACC Leisure Services staff!
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Gold/Platinum - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Silver - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 12U Boys Basketball: Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Clubs: TEEN ART CLUBS - Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club 2025-2026 Session 2
We offer three Teen Clubs at the Lyndon House Arts Center! The Lyndon House Arts Center offers three distinct, free teen art clubs, each mentored by a professional local artist to provide high-quality, hands-on instruction in a safe and creative environment . Teen Club Sessions (2025–2026) We have now moved to a 4-session per year format. You will need to register for each session individually to attend all year. Please note the following dates:There was some confusion about Teen Club times: All Teen Clubs operate from 5:30-7:30 PM on their respective days.  They do not start at 4 PM ever.  Thanks! Session 1: September 2 – October 31 (9 weeks) Session 2: November 13 – December 18 (5 weeks) Session 3: January 13 – April 2 (12 weeks) Session 4: April 14 – May 21 (6 weeks) Teen Club members will need to register for all four sessions to participate year-round. A new registration is required for each session, see links below.All teens must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian with the Teen Mentor in their studio, unless we have a signed Age 12+ Walk Home Authorization Form on file allowing independent arrival and departure. For more information, please contact us: william.stephanos@accgov.com-Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club Our talented teaching artist, Tabitha Fielteau continues to contribute mentorship and valuable design and fabrication instruction. The club meets in the Lyndon House Arts Center's wonderful fiber studio with lots of sewing machines and all the tools needed to focus on design and sewing projects. Learn how to go from design to garment with the guidance of a professional fashion designer. Already having basic sewing skills is a bonus, but this program is open to beginners as well. Mentored by teaching artist Tabitha Fielteau, participants in this club work on individual sewing projects. Examples of projects include: Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Garment creation: Teens learn the process of bringing a design from concept to a finished garment, with guidance from a professional fashion designer. Community showcases: In a related summer camp program, teens created garments that were displayed in the community for public viewing.  -Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club Our talented teaching artist and professional illustrator Robert Brown, continues to contribute wonderful lessons in drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons/comics, Anime, Star Wars and everything Pop Culture. Robert has been mentoring this club for over 15 years. Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Pop culture art: Members explore drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons, and comics, with a focus on popular culture topics like Anime and Star Wars. Drawing challenges: Participants are given drawing challenges to encourage engagement and skill development. -Teen Media Arts Club Our Teen Media Arts Club Mentor is Kidd Fielteau! With a background in beauty and fashion photography Kidd now runs Athens based Fell2 Photography. Students will engage in the process of videography by forming their own story ideas and then creating and editing digital video. Our long-term goal is to build media arts skills that support a variety of career options, higher order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, cultural experiences, and historical events in a global learning context. In addition we provide a safe place for young people to learn, have fun and create meaningful projects.    Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Videography and Digital Filmmaking. Story Development: Teens learn to form their own story ideas to drive their video projects. Videography and Cinematography: Students are guided through the process of creating digital videos. The background of one former mentor, Isaac Johnson, includes interests in cinematography. Editing: Participants learn how to edit digital videos. Past projects have utilized professional software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Higher-Order Thinking: The club's broader goals include fostering higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Technology Fluency: While the club works with digital video, one mentor mentioned photography and video editing software as a way to "bring story ideas to life". Collaboration: Based on past film projects that involved multiple teens, members gain experience collaborating with peers to bring a story to the screen. LHAC Teen Clubs (12 years and older), are free, but online registration is required.  The clubs operate on a "drop-in" basis, meaning that if you are available to participate in a club meeting, that is great, and if not, you can just skip it without having to register for specific dates, or having to cancel. The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club hosts beatiful fashion shows in the big Atrium Gallery at the Arts Center.  They are open to the public and are always a lot fo fun.The Teen Media Arts Club routinely hosts film screenings and other avenues. These are also open to the public.  Look for announcements for these events.Teen Clubs are financially supported by the Lyndon House Arts Foundation and are offered free of charge to our teen participants. AthFest Educates helped to found these clubs though generous grants to the Arts Center that enabled us to purchase video equipment, sewing machines, recording equipment, lighting and more.   Please have your teen bring $5 (cash only) for pizza. If they prefer to bring their own food, you can skip the $5.  We will eat outside when possible.Our teen clubs provide a safe & nurturing place for young people to gain life skills, to learn, and have fun while creating meaningful relationships with mentors while gaining valuable and appreciable skills.The Arts Education Department at Lyndon House Arts Center is dedicated to providing high-quality arts education curriculum and enrichment to youth, adults, and teens in the Athens area. We host adult evening classes, workshops, after-school youth classes, 3 Teen Clubs, and a comprehensive summer arts camp experience.  The Arts Center includes 7 professional-level art studios including Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Metals. There is a separate children's wing with wonderful facilities, a covered outdoor work court used as an outdoor studio and grassy lawns.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A RECENTLY TURNED 12-YEAR-OLD AND HAVING TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU.For more information or assistance on Teen programming: (706) 613-3623 or william.stephanos@accgov.comCLICK HERE FOR YOUTH & TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Youth Technology - Game Night
Youth will get hands on experience working with some of the latest technology we have to offer in our Teen Tech Labs.
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Karate - Adult Karate
Are you interested in developing your physical, emotional, and mental capabilities? Do you have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn self-defense techniques? If so, we invite you to join our free karate program for both youth and adults at the Heard Park Community Center.Our program is designed to help you develop discipline, confidence, and focus while learning the ancient martial art of karate. You will have the opportunity to train under experienced and qualified instructors who will guide you through the basics of karate, including strikes, kicks, and defensive techniques.By participating in our program, you will not only improve your physical fitness but also gain valuable life skills that can be applied to all areas of your life. Our classes provide a supportive and encouraging environment that fosters personal growth and self-improvement.Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your physical and mental abilities. Join our free year-round karate program today at the Heard Park Community Center.
 
Friday December 12, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Gymnastics - Cumming
 
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Deck the Hollow
 
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Fall 3 Lines 55+
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Saturday December 13, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Gymnastics - Cumming
 
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Deck the Hollow
 
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Athens Farmer Market
 
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM    Go Beyond: Teen Program (September-December) - Go Beyond: Edible Education
Athens-Clarke County’s Go Beyond! Teen Program is designed to provide positive and non-traditional learning experiences through field trips. ***All Go Beyond students must attend middle school or high school. Students are limited to 2 trips per semester*** Program Expectations:1. Be on time and perfect attendance is expected for all Go Beyond activities and trips. Student's can be dropped off at Lay Park 30 minutes prior to the scheduled depart time.2. Be respectful and courteous to staff, volunteers, and other participants, using language that is free of curse words, insults, and sexual content.3. Notify staff at least 1 week prior, if participant is unable to attend upcoming field trip, NO CALL, NO SHOWS will result in removal of future trips.4. Provide program staff with working phone numbers and accurate contact information prior to the start of program and update information as necessary.5. Go Beyond t-shirts must be worn for each field trip and t-shirts will be passed out during your child's first trip.
 
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Winter Holidays - Breakfast with the Grinch
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Birthday Party - Dino
 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM    MP Picnic Shelter 2
 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM    MP Shelter #3
 
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Birthday Party
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    BHZ Birthday Party
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Forest Bathing
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Forest Bathing
 
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM    Winter Holidays - Cookies With Santa
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM    Winter Holidays - Cookies With Santa
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    BHZ Birthday Party
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Table Tennis - Table Tennis (Saturday Afternoons)
Do you enjoy playing table tennis or want to learn a new hobby? Whether you like to play for fun or for competition, come play with the Athens Georgia Table Tennis Club on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Aaron Heard Park & Community Center.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Quinceanera
 
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Nature Programs - December Star Watch 2
 It's right outside your door — It's nature!
 
Sunday December 14, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Gymnastics - Cumming
 
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    No Rec Hall Deck the Hollow
 
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM    PISL Soccer League
 
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM    PISL Soccer
 
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM    PISL Soccer League
 
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Winter Holidays - 12 days of Christmas Countdown
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Birthday Party
 
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Birchmore 5K Race
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Birthday Party
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Birthday party
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Monday December 15, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Therapeutic Activities - It's a pie, chicken pot pie
ACC Leisure Services offers Therapeutic Recreation programs, services, and activities that are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. ACCLS supports and encourages opportunities for inclusion in all programs. In addition, adaptive programs are available to provide individuals with disabilities a modified experience for recreational success. These programs are intended to assist persons with disabilities in an adapted environment, which may be modified in terms of progression, skills breakdown, techniques, or equipment.Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptions for skill development.  If one-on-one supervision is needed, a parent/guardian or other caregiver should be present for the duration of the program.  Adaptive programs are designed for individuals who require additional assistance or modification. 
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Pickleball Association Meeting
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Bronze - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Girls Basketball: Bulldogs @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Monday Adult Beginner Clinic December 15th
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Boys Basketball: Blue Devils @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Karate - Adult Karate
Are you interested in developing your physical, emotional, and mental capabilities? Do you have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn self-defense techniques? If so, we invite you to join our free karate program for both youth and adults at the Heard Park Community Center.Our program is designed to help you develop discipline, confidence, and focus while learning the ancient martial art of karate. You will have the opportunity to train under experienced and qualified instructors who will guide you through the basics of karate, including strikes, kicks, and defensive techniques.By participating in our program, you will not only improve your physical fitness but also gain valuable life skills that can be applied to all areas of your life. Our classes provide a supportive and encouraging environment that fosters personal growth and self-improvement.Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your physical and mental abilities. Join our free year-round karate program today at the Heard Park Community Center.
 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Monday Adult Intermediate/Advance Clinic December 15th
 
Tuesday December 16, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Hot Chocolate Hike
 
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM    Tax Office Training
 
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM    Therapeutic Activities - It's a pie, chicken pot pie
ACC Leisure Services offers Therapeutic Recreation programs, services, and activities that are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. ACCLS supports and encourages opportunities for inclusion in all programs. In addition, adaptive programs are available to provide individuals with disabilities a modified experience for recreational success. These programs are intended to assist persons with disabilities in an adapted environment, which may be modified in terms of progression, skills breakdown, techniques, or equipment.Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptions for skill development.  If one-on-one supervision is needed, a parent/guardian or other caregiver should be present for the duration of the program.  Adaptive programs are designed for individuals who require additional assistance or modification. 
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Gold/Platinum - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Silver - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Boys Basketball: Tar Heels @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Clubs: TEEN ART CLUBS - Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club 2025-2026 Session 2
We offer three Teen Clubs at the Lyndon House Arts Center! The Lyndon House Arts Center offers three distinct, free teen art clubs, each mentored by a professional local artist to provide high-quality, hands-on instruction in a safe and creative environment . Teen Club Sessions (2025–2026) We have now moved to a 4-session per year format. You will need to register for each session individually to attend all year. Please note the following dates:There was some confusion about Teen Club times: All Teen Clubs operate from 5:30-7:30 PM on their respective days.  They do not start at 4 PM ever.  Thanks! Session 1: September 2 – October 31 (9 weeks) Session 2: November 13 – December 18 (5 weeks) Session 3: January 13 – April 2 (12 weeks) Session 4: April 14 – May 21 (6 weeks) Teen Club members will need to register for all four sessions to participate year-round. A new registration is required for each session, see links below.All teens must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian with the Teen Mentor in their studio, unless we have a signed Age 12+ Walk Home Authorization Form on file allowing independent arrival and departure. For more information, please contact us: william.stephanos@accgov.com-Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club Our talented teaching artist, Tabitha Fielteau continues to contribute mentorship and valuable design and fabrication instruction. The club meets in the Lyndon House Arts Center's wonderful fiber studio with lots of sewing machines and all the tools needed to focus on design and sewing projects. Learn how to go from design to garment with the guidance of a professional fashion designer. Already having basic sewing skills is a bonus, but this program is open to beginners as well. Mentored by teaching artist Tabitha Fielteau, participants in this club work on individual sewing projects. Examples of projects include: Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Garment creation: Teens learn the process of bringing a design from concept to a finished garment, with guidance from a professional fashion designer. Community showcases: In a related summer camp program, teens created garments that were displayed in the community for public viewing.  -Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club Our talented teaching artist and professional illustrator Robert Brown, continues to contribute wonderful lessons in drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons/comics, Anime, Star Wars and everything Pop Culture. Robert has been mentoring this club for over 15 years. Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Pop culture art: Members explore drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons, and comics, with a focus on popular culture topics like Anime and Star Wars. Drawing challenges: Participants are given drawing challenges to encourage engagement and skill development. -Teen Media Arts Club Our Teen Media Arts Club Mentor is Kidd Fielteau! With a background in beauty and fashion photography Kidd now runs Athens based Fell2 Photography. Students will engage in the process of videography by forming their own story ideas and then creating and editing digital video. Our long-term goal is to build media arts skills that support a variety of career options, higher order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, cultural experiences, and historical events in a global learning context. In addition we provide a safe place for young people to learn, have fun and create meaningful projects.    Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Videography and Digital Filmmaking. Story Development: Teens learn to form their own story ideas to drive their video projects. Videography and Cinematography: Students are guided through the process of creating digital videos. The background of one former mentor, Isaac Johnson, includes interests in cinematography. Editing: Participants learn how to edit digital videos. Past projects have utilized professional software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Higher-Order Thinking: The club's broader goals include fostering higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Technology Fluency: While the club works with digital video, one mentor mentioned photography and video editing software as a way to "bring story ideas to life". Collaboration: Based on past film projects that involved multiple teens, members gain experience collaborating with peers to bring a story to the screen. LHAC Teen Clubs (12 years and older), are free, but online registration is required.  The clubs operate on a "drop-in" basis, meaning that if you are available to participate in a club meeting, that is great, and if not, you can just skip it without having to register for specific dates, or having to cancel. The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club hosts beatiful fashion shows in the big Atrium Gallery at the Arts Center.  They are open to the public and are always a lot fo fun.The Teen Media Arts Club routinely hosts film screenings and other avenues. These are also open to the public.  Look for announcements for these events.Teen Clubs are financially supported by the Lyndon House Arts Foundation and are offered free of charge to our teen participants. AthFest Educates helped to found these clubs though generous grants to the Arts Center that enabled us to purchase video equipment, sewing machines, recording equipment, lighting and more.   Please have your teen bring $5 (cash only) for pizza. If they prefer to bring their own food, you can skip the $5.  We will eat outside when possible.Our teen clubs provide a safe & nurturing place for young people to gain life skills, to learn, and have fun while creating meaningful relationships with mentors while gaining valuable and appreciable skills.The Arts Education Department at Lyndon House Arts Center is dedicated to providing high-quality arts education curriculum and enrichment to youth, adults, and teens in the Athens area. We host adult evening classes, workshops, after-school youth classes, 3 Teen Clubs, and a comprehensive summer arts camp experience.  The Arts Center includes 7 professional-level art studios including Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Metals. There is a separate children's wing with wonderful facilities, a covered outdoor work court used as an outdoor studio and grassy lawns.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A RECENTLY TURNED 12-YEAR-OLD AND HAVING TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU.For more information or assistance on Teen programming: (706) 613-3623 or william.stephanos@accgov.comCLICK HERE FOR YOUTH & TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Clubs: TEEN ART CLUBS - Teen Media Arts Club 2025-2026 Session 2
We offer three Teen Clubs at the Lyndon House Arts Center! The Lyndon House Arts Center offers three distinct, free teen art clubs, each mentored by a professional local artist to provide high-quality, hands-on instruction in a safe and creative environment . Teen Club Sessions (2025–2026) We have now moved to a 4-session per year format. You will need to register for each session individually to attend all year. Please note the following dates:There was some confusion about Teen Club times: All Teen Clubs operate from 5:30-7:30 PM on their respective days.  They do not start at 4 PM ever.  Thanks! Session 1: September 2 – October 31 (9 weeks) Session 2: November 13 – December 18 (5 weeks) Session 3: January 13 – April 2 (12 weeks) Session 4: April 14 – May 21 (6 weeks) Teen Club members will need to register for all four sessions to participate year-round. A new registration is required for each session, see links below.All teens must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian with the Teen Mentor in their studio, unless we have a signed Age 12+ Walk Home Authorization Form on file allowing independent arrival and departure. For more information, please contact us: william.stephanos@accgov.com-Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club Our talented teaching artist, Tabitha Fielteau continues to contribute mentorship and valuable design and fabrication instruction. The club meets in the Lyndon House Arts Center's wonderful fiber studio with lots of sewing machines and all the tools needed to focus on design and sewing projects. Learn how to go from design to garment with the guidance of a professional fashion designer. Already having basic sewing skills is a bonus, but this program is open to beginners as well. Mentored by teaching artist Tabitha Fielteau, participants in this club work on individual sewing projects. Examples of projects include: Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Garment creation: Teens learn the process of bringing a design from concept to a finished garment, with guidance from a professional fashion designer. Community showcases: In a related summer camp program, teens created garments that were displayed in the community for public viewing.  -Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club Our talented teaching artist and professional illustrator Robert Brown, continues to contribute wonderful lessons in drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons/comics, Anime, Star Wars and everything Pop Culture. Robert has been mentoring this club for over 15 years. Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Pop culture art: Members explore drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons, and comics, with a focus on popular culture topics like Anime and Star Wars. Drawing challenges: Participants are given drawing challenges to encourage engagement and skill development. -Teen Media Arts Club Our Teen Media Arts Club Mentor is Kidd Fielteau! With a background in beauty and fashion photography Kidd now runs Athens based Fell2 Photography. Students will engage in the process of videography by forming their own story ideas and then creating and editing digital video. Our long-term goal is to build media arts skills that support a variety of career options, higher order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, cultural experiences, and historical events in a global learning context. In addition we provide a safe place for young people to learn, have fun and create meaningful projects.    Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Videography and Digital Filmmaking. Story Development: Teens learn to form their own story ideas to drive their video projects. Videography and Cinematography: Students are guided through the process of creating digital videos. The background of one former mentor, Isaac Johnson, includes interests in cinematography. Editing: Participants learn how to edit digital videos. Past projects have utilized professional software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Higher-Order Thinking: The club's broader goals include fostering higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Technology Fluency: While the club works with digital video, one mentor mentioned photography and video editing software as a way to "bring story ideas to life". Collaboration: Based on past film projects that involved multiple teens, members gain experience collaborating with peers to bring a story to the screen. LHAC Teen Clubs (12 years and older), are free, but online registration is required.  The clubs operate on a "drop-in" basis, meaning that if you are available to participate in a club meeting, that is great, and if not, you can just skip it without having to register for specific dates, or having to cancel. The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club hosts beatiful fashion shows in the big Atrium Gallery at the Arts Center.  They are open to the public and are always a lot fo fun.The Teen Media Arts Club routinely hosts film screenings and other avenues. These are also open to the public.  Look for announcements for these events.Teen Clubs are financially supported by the Lyndon House Arts Foundation and are offered free of charge to our teen participants. AthFest Educates helped to found these clubs though generous grants to the Arts Center that enabled us to purchase video equipment, sewing machines, recording equipment, lighting and more.   Please have your teen bring $5 (cash only) for pizza. If they prefer to bring their own food, you can skip the $5.  We will eat outside when possible.Our teen clubs provide a safe & nurturing place for young people to gain life skills, to learn, and have fun while creating meaningful relationships with mentors while gaining valuable and appreciable skills.The Arts Education Department at Lyndon House Arts Center is dedicated to providing high-quality arts education curriculum and enrichment to youth, adults, and teens in the Athens area. We host adult evening classes, workshops, after-school youth classes, 3 Teen Clubs, and a comprehensive summer arts camp experience.  The Arts Center includes 7 professional-level art studios including Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Metals. There is a separate children's wing with wonderful facilities, a covered outdoor work court used as an outdoor studio and grassy lawns.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A RECENTLY TURNED 12-YEAR-OLD AND HAVING TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU.For more information or assistance on Teen programming: (706) 613-3623 or william.stephanos@accgov.comCLICK HERE FOR YOUTH & TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Tennis-Adult - Tuesday Adult Beginner Clinic December 16th
 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Tennis-Adult - Tuesday Adult Intermediate/Advance Clinic December 16th
 
Wednesday December 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Memorial Park SPLOST Project Pre-Bid Meeting
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Ready, Set, Grow! - Ready, Set, Grow:
Ready, Set, Grow is a fun, active program for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5! Led by our Heard Park staff, your little ones and their caregivers will enjoy music, movement and play with a unique weekly theme. It's a hands-on opportunity to engage and explore their imagination in a fun and supportive environment. Come explore, grow, and make memories together!
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Bronze - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Gold/Platinum - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Tennis-Adult - Wednesday Adult Beginner Clinic December 17th
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Winter Holidays - Gingerbread Workshop
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Table Tennis - Table Tennis (Wednesday evenings)
Do you enjoy playing table tennis or want to learn a new hobby? Whether you like to play for fun or for competition, come play with the Athens Georgia Table Tennis Club on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Aaron Heard Park & Community Center.
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 17th
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 17th
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 17th
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Tennis-Adult - Match Play Clinic December 17th
 
Thursday December 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Crafts, Playgroups, & Storytime - 123 Toddler & Me: Snack Fun!
 
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM    Therapeutic Activities - It's A Holiday Party!
ACC Leisure Services offers Therapeutic Recreation programs, services, and activities that are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. ACCLS supports and encourages opportunities for inclusion in all programs. In addition, adaptive programs are available to provide individuals with disabilities a modified experience for recreational success. These programs are intended to assist persons with disabilities in an adapted environment, which may be modified in terms of progression, skills breakdown, techniques, or equipment.Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptions for skill development.  If one-on-one supervision is needed, a parent/guardian or other caregiver should be present for the duration of the program.  Adaptive programs are designed for individuals who require additional assistance or modification. 
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Gold/Platinum - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Gymnastics - Xcel Silver - Dec.
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Clubs: TEEN ART CLUBS - Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club 2025-2026 Session 2
We offer three Teen Clubs at the Lyndon House Arts Center! The Lyndon House Arts Center offers three distinct, free teen art clubs, each mentored by a professional local artist to provide high-quality, hands-on instruction in a safe and creative environment . Teen Club Sessions (2025–2026) We have now moved to a 4-session per year format. You will need to register for each session individually to attend all year. Please note the following dates:There was some confusion about Teen Club times: All Teen Clubs operate from 5:30-7:30 PM on their respective days.  They do not start at 4 PM ever.  Thanks! Session 1: September 2 – October 31 (9 weeks) Session 2: November 13 – December 18 (5 weeks) Session 3: January 13 – April 2 (12 weeks) Session 4: April 14 – May 21 (6 weeks) Teen Club members will need to register for all four sessions to participate year-round. A new registration is required for each session, see links below.All teens must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian with the Teen Mentor in their studio, unless we have a signed Age 12+ Walk Home Authorization Form on file allowing independent arrival and departure. For more information, please contact us: william.stephanos@accgov.com-Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club Our talented teaching artist, Tabitha Fielteau continues to contribute mentorship and valuable design and fabrication instruction. The club meets in the Lyndon House Arts Center's wonderful fiber studio with lots of sewing machines and all the tools needed to focus on design and sewing projects. Learn how to go from design to garment with the guidance of a professional fashion designer. Already having basic sewing skills is a bonus, but this program is open to beginners as well. Mentored by teaching artist Tabitha Fielteau, participants in this club work on individual sewing projects. Examples of projects include: Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Garment creation: Teens learn the process of bringing a design from concept to a finished garment, with guidance from a professional fashion designer. Community showcases: In a related summer camp program, teens created garments that were displayed in the community for public viewing.  -Teen Cartoon & Illustration Club Our talented teaching artist and professional illustrator Robert Brown, continues to contribute wonderful lessons in drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons/comics, Anime, Star Wars and everything Pop Culture. Robert has been mentoring this club for over 15 years. Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Pop culture art: Members explore drawing techniques, storytelling, cartoons, and comics, with a focus on popular culture topics like Anime and Star Wars. Drawing challenges: Participants are given drawing challenges to encourage engagement and skill development. -Teen Media Arts Club Our Teen Media Arts Club Mentor is Kidd Fielteau! With a background in beauty and fashion photography Kidd now runs Athens based Fell2 Photography. Students will engage in the process of videography by forming their own story ideas and then creating and editing digital video. Our long-term goal is to build media arts skills that support a variety of career options, higher order thinking, problem-solving, creativity, cultural experiences, and historical events in a global learning context. In addition we provide a safe place for young people to learn, have fun and create meaningful projects.    Specific skills and tools taught in the club include: Videography and Digital Filmmaking. Story Development: Teens learn to form their own story ideas to drive their video projects. Videography and Cinematography: Students are guided through the process of creating digital videos. The background of one former mentor, Isaac Johnson, includes interests in cinematography. Editing: Participants learn how to edit digital videos. Past projects have utilized professional software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Higher-Order Thinking: The club's broader goals include fostering higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Technology Fluency: While the club works with digital video, one mentor mentioned photography and video editing software as a way to "bring story ideas to life". Collaboration: Based on past film projects that involved multiple teens, members gain experience collaborating with peers to bring a story to the screen. LHAC Teen Clubs (12 years and older), are free, but online registration is required.  The clubs operate on a "drop-in" basis, meaning that if you are available to participate in a club meeting, that is great, and if not, you can just skip it without having to register for specific dates, or having to cancel. The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club hosts beatiful fashion shows in the big Atrium Gallery at the Arts Center.  They are open to the public and are always a lot fo fun.The Teen Media Arts Club routinely hosts film screenings and other avenues. These are also open to the public.  Look for announcements for these events.Teen Clubs are financially supported by the Lyndon House Arts Foundation and are offered free of charge to our teen participants. AthFest Educates helped to found these clubs though generous grants to the Arts Center that enabled us to purchase video equipment, sewing machines, recording equipment, lighting and more.   Please have your teen bring $5 (cash only) for pizza. If they prefer to bring their own food, you can skip the $5.  We will eat outside when possible.Our teen clubs provide a safe & nurturing place for young people to gain life skills, to learn, and have fun while creating meaningful relationships with mentors while gaining valuable and appreciable skills.The Arts Education Department at Lyndon House Arts Center is dedicated to providing high-quality arts education curriculum and enrichment to youth, adults, and teens in the Athens area. We host adult evening classes, workshops, after-school youth classes, 3 Teen Clubs, and a comprehensive summer arts camp experience.  The Arts Center includes 7 professional-level art studios including Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Fiber, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry/Metals. There is a separate children's wing with wonderful facilities, a covered outdoor work court used as an outdoor studio and grassy lawns.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A RECENTLY TURNED 12-YEAR-OLD AND HAVING TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU.For more information or assistance on Teen programming: (706) 613-3623 or william.stephanos@accgov.comCLICK HERE FOR YOUTH & TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Winter Holidays - Jolly Jamboree
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Karate - Adult Karate
Are you interested in developing your physical, emotional, and mental capabilities? Do you have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn self-defense techniques? If so, we invite you to join our free karate program for both youth and adults at the Heard Park Community Center.Our program is designed to help you develop discipline, confidence, and focus while learning the ancient martial art of karate. You will have the opportunity to train under experienced and qualified instructors who will guide you through the basics of karate, including strikes, kicks, and defensive techniques.By participating in our program, you will not only improve your physical fitness but also gain valuable life skills that can be applied to all areas of your life. Our classes provide a supportive and encouraging environment that fosters personal growth and self-improvement.Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enhance your physical and mental abilities. Join our free year-round karate program today at the Heard Park Community Center.
 
Friday December 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Winter Holidays - 12 days of Christmas Countdown
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Crafts, Playgroups, & Storytime - Holiday Crafts
 
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Gymnastics - Santa's Little Helper
Here at Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy we believe every child is important and valuable. We pledge to coach and develop each child that walks through our doors regardless of their level of talent. Our main goals are to provide a clean, safe, fun learning environment and to build the self esteem of every child. We develop healthy, happy children from the inside out! We teach developmental gymnastics and use it to develop coordination, confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, sportsmanship, improve reading skills and much more in our students. Our Staff We have the best instructors and coaches in the industry with well over 100 years of combined experience! Our staff has been carefully hand selected because of their previous experience in gymnastics, working with children, and knowledge of the sport. The most important reason they were chosen is because of their desire to work with children and to make a difference in their lives. As a staff we work hard so your children can play hard. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us. We pledge to be good role models for your children and to keep their safety and well-being our number one priorities. Staff members attend state, regional and national training programs throughout the year as well as monthly training because maintaining up-to-date skill development and safety awareness is one of our top priorities. Health Policy If your child has been sent home from school due to a high fever, s/he is not allowed to participate in gymnastics until s/he has been fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours. If a participant or family member has been exposed to anyone testing positive for COVID, the participant/family member must take a COVID test. If the results are negative, the participant/family member must stay out of class until fever free for 24-hours without the use of anti-fever medications before returning to class or the facility. If a participant or family member receives a positive COVID test, they are required to stay home for 5-days and must be clear of fever for 24-hours without medication. Required to wear a mask for 5 days before returning to class or the facility. Students and anyone observing will have temperatures taken upon entering the Gymnastics facility. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medication for 24-hours before returning.
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Movies by Moonlight
 
Saturday December 20, 2025
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Athens Farmer Market
 
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Winter Holidays - 12 days of Christmas Countdown
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Hiking - Audiobook Hike
Take a hike with Leisure Services.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Nature Programs - December: Storytime Under the Stars
 It's right outside your door — It's nature!
 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM    MP Picnic Shelter 3
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Winter Kickoff
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Table Tennis - Table Tennis (Saturday Afternoons)
Do you enjoy playing table tennis or want to learn a new hobby? Whether you like to play for fun or for competition, come play with the Athens Georgia Table Tennis Club on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Aaron Heard Park & Community Center.
 
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Contra Dance
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Sunday December 21, 2025
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Winter Holidays - 12 days of Christmas Countdown
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Reserved
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Monday December 22, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Days-Off-School - Winter Wonderland Day Off School
When school is out, ACC Leisure Services' is in! We offer a variety of themed camps and activities to keep kids entertained while Clarke County School District is not in session.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
Tuesday December 23, 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Wednesday December 24, 2025
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Thursday December 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
Friday December 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Saturday December 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Wildlife Birthday
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Sunday December 28, 2025
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Monday December 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Days-Off-School - Happy Holidaze
When school is out, ACC Leisure Services' is in! We offer a variety of themed camps and activities to keep kids entertained while Clarke County School District is not in session.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
Tuesday December 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Days-Off-School - Happy Holidaze
When school is out, ACC Leisure Services' is in! We offer a variety of themed camps and activities to keep kids entertained while Clarke County School District is not in session.
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Wednesday December 31, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    NYE at Noon 5K
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Days-Off-School - Happy Holidaze
When school is out, ACC Leisure Services' is in! We offer a variety of themed camps and activities to keep kids entertained while Clarke County School District is not in session.
 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    New Year's Eve at Noon 5K
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Thursday January 1, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Park Hours 11-5
 
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM    Hiking - First Day Hike at Ben Burton
Take a hike with Leisure Services.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
Friday January 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Days-Off-School - Happy Holidaze
When school is out, ACC Leisure Services' is in! We offer a variety of themed camps and activities to keep kids entertained while Clarke County School District is not in session.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Saturday January 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Recreation Hall Rental
 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Unavailable
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Winter Holidays - Escape Room
Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Sunday January 4, 2026
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM    Tennis COTA - COTA 2025 Winter Mixed
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
Monday January 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Programs - Power UP !!!
A fun and engaging space for seniors to stay active, socialize, and explore new interests! With activities like fitness, technology, games, and social gatherings, there’s always something exciting to do. Whether you're looking to learn, move, or connect, this is your time to thrive!
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM    Dance - Zumba
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
Tuesday January 6, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Senior Fitness - Get Fit!
Senior +55 fitness classes for all levels.
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Frisbee
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Boys Basketball: Tar Heels @ Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
Wednesday January 7, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM    Dance - Zumba
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Senior Programs - Power UP !!!
A fun and engaging space for seniors to stay active, socialize, and explore new interests! With activities like fitness, technology, games, and social gatherings, there’s always something exciting to do. Whether you're looking to learn, move, or connect, this is your time to thrive!
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Nature Programs - Knee High Naturalists Winter 2026
 It's right outside your door — It's nature!
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Theatre - Show Builders- Technical Theatre Class
YOUR Community Theatre! Theatre performance and educational opportunities are provided by Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) which is a unit of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Division. ACT presents a number of theatrical productions annually, including comedies, dramas, and musicals. The program also offers a range of theatre education courses designed to build self esteem, develop theatrical skill sets, and encourage creativity in performers of all ages and abilities. Theatre activities are housed at both the Morton Theatre in downtown Athens as well as Quinn Hall located at Memorial Park. You can learn more about Athens Creative Theatre, our staff, and our yearly activity offerings at www.accgov.com/act
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 10U Girls Basketball: Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
Thursday January 8, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Crafts, Playgroups, & Storytime - 123 Toddler & Me: Art Fun
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    After-School - After School at Howard Park
Leisure Services' After School Program is focused on providing a safe environment that supports creativity, educational growth, and active living. Participants will experience a variety of enrichment activities each week that stimulate the students' minds and creativity, improve fitness, and provide unique experiences they may not otherwise encounter. No transportation is provided by Athens-Clarke County.Sample Itinerary *may vary at different centers*3:00-3:10 Check-in3:10-4:00 Group Activity (or Homework if needed)4:00-4:15 Snack4:15-4:45 Group Activity or Enrichment Clubs4:45-5:00 Recreation Time5:00 Parent PickupAll participants must be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.
 
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Winter Block
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Basketball League - 12U Boys Basketball: Practice
ACCLS Youth Recreation Basketball League A recreational youth basketball league emphasizing physical health, teamwork, and the basic fundamentals of basketball. Each team will average two activities per week (practice and/or game) throughout the season. Registration: ACC residents – Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Out-of-county residents – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Age Divisions: 6U (COED) 8U (COED) 10U Boys / 10U Girls 12U Boys / 14U Boys 12U Girls Age Control Date: September 1, 2025 (players must be at least 5 years old on this date). Practice & Game Dates: Weekday practices begin in November (one practice per week). Saturday games run December through February. Locations: East Athens Community Center (6U & 8U), Lay Park (10U, 12U, 14U). Player Equipment: All players receive a team jersey. Fee: $65 for ACC residents | $97.50 for non-residents (scholarship eligible). Volunteer Coaches Needed! We are seeking dedicated volunteer coaches to help make the league a success. Volunteering as a coach is a rewarding way to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Coaches help build skills, character, and teamwork while creating a positive and fun experience for all participants. Perks for Volunteer Coaches: Training and resources provided. Reimbursement of registration fees for one of your children at the end of the season. Your involvement is critical to the success of the league, and we encourage parents and guardians to step up and join this rewarding experience. Register or Sign Up as a Coach Here. 
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 1
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 2
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Dance - Accelerated Program 3
East Athens Educational Dance Center provides quality dance training and programming for participants of All Ages, Skills, and Ethnic Backgrounds. Our facility specializes in the genres of Concert Dance: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & West African dance forms. Tippy Tots for Twos: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirts attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Creative Movement: Fun and Exciting class that introduces students to music and dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard, flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet and Tap for 4-6 year olds: This is an open level program for 4 - 6 year olds. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.  Performance Class: This multi-discipline dance class is for the beginner to moderately trained dancer. Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance. This class is geared towards students who want an opportunity to enhance their performance skills. They will have the opportunity to perform in the EAEDC Fall Show. Parents are required to acquire dancewear prior to the start of class: Solid white t-shirt, solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Participants must sign video and photo release in order to participate in this program.  KinderMovement: Dancing to their favorite music from shows and movies, students will utilize their imagination to explore and express themselves. Along with the fundamentals of dance, children will learn basic dance language in preparation for ballet class. Students will learn basic shapes, practice numbers and letters as they dance.To help students build confidence and independence, classes are held without parent supervision. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone transitional tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Hip Hop & Jazz: The Hip Hop and Jazz Dance class will teach students structure of jazz dance, which includes technique, jazz isolations, and locomotor skills. The high energy class is also full of fun and exciting Hip Hop dance movements from a variety of styles. Music selections are clean and age appropriate. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: Black leotard with black shorts or black jazz pants/leggings and black jazz shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts or black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. Ballet and Tap for 7 - 12 year olds : This is an open level program. The program concentrates on ballet and tap dance. Parents are required to acquire dance wear prior to the start of class. Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Boys: White fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Modern Dance: Open level class where students will learn various modern dance techniques ranging in improvisation to Horton Technique. Prior to the start of class, parents are required to purchase dance wear. Girls: black leotard (no attached skirts) and black leggings. Boys: white t-shirt and black leggings or shorts. Ballet For Grace: Open level class for the beginning to moderately trained student. This class introduces the student to the fundamentals of ballet. Parents are required to acquire dance-wear prior to the start of class: Girls: black leotard (no skirt attached), flesh tone tights, and pink ballet shoes. Boys: white fitted t-shirt, black biker shorts, and black ballet shoes. Community Dance and Drum: In this program community, movement, and music come together to promote friendships, fun, and collaboration as students develop rhythms, musicality, and coordination under the guidance of our expert instructors. Students age 6 and under should be accompanied by a participating adult. Teen/Adult Tap: Get in shape by tapping those pounds away! This class offers a variety of tap dance steps guaranteed to have you dancing down grocery aisles.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Let's Dance! - Let's Dance!
Come dance with dance sensation Taylor where you will learn majorette style dance.