Oconee parks and rec 2016 summer guide

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department

2016

LIVE ACTIVE

SUMMER

Tackle Football & Cheerleading

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Summer Sports Camps

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Summer Day Camps

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Special Events

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Tennis for Life

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Parks

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Get Out & Get Active Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department

Mission Statement

Activity Guide April – July 2016 www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, through a coordinated effort, seeks to enrich the quality of life of the citizens we serve by providing safe and accessible recreational facilities and a diversified program of recreational activities for all citizens.

Administrative Staff

Program Staff

John Gentry, Director Email: jgentry@oconee.ga.us

Tony Lathrup, Facility Supervisor Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us

Lisa Davol, Deputy Director – Programs Email: ldavol@oconee.ga.us

Jared Hightower, Facility Supervisor Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us

Tom Popps, Deputy Director – Park Services Email: tpopps@oconee.ga.us

Nick Vitale, Athletic Program Coordinator Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us

Whitney Sperlik, Community Relations Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us

Victoria Zeman, Athletic Program Coordinator Email: vzeman@oconee.ga.us

Janine Lynn, Administrative Assistant Email: jlynn@oconee.ga.us

Rachel Dillow, Youth Program Coordinator Email: rdillow@oconee.ga.us

Park Contacts: Oconee Veterans Park............................................ Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ............................ Phone: 706-769-3965 Herman C. Michael Park ....................................... Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ............................ Phone: 706-769-3966 Inclement Weather Hotline ............................................................................................................................. Phone: 706-769-2965 Open Gym Hotline .............................................................................................................................................. Phone: 706-769-3970

The Parks and Recreation Department office and Community Center will be closed for the following holidays: Monday, May 30 Monday, July 4

Notice of non-discrimination: Pursuant to Title II ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by Oconee County, Georgia. Additionally, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, no person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by Oconee County, Georgia

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General Information

Registration begins Monday, April 18

All activities will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Most of our activities have limited enrollment, so register early! There are 2 easy ways for you to enroll: 1. Register online. Go to www.oconeecounty.com/ ocprd then click “Registration,” or 2. Come by Oconee Veterans Park, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Payment Payee will be responsible for paying debit/credit card convenience fees. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express payments. You may also pay by check or money order. Cash not accepted.

Refund Policy No refunds or credits will be granted unless requested at least 5 days (Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) before the session, program draft or league begins. If request is made 5 days prior to the start date, you will have two options: (1) Receive an immediate credit for the full amount valid for 12 months or (2) Receive a refund, minus a 25% administration fee. A pro-rated credit may be issued in the event an activity cannot be completed due to a documented medical problem. Registration convenience fees are non-refundable.

Security Policy

Registration Process We are pleased to offer our residents a way to register and pay for programs using CommunityPass, our online registration service. You can register for programs 24/7 on a secure site. Registration will still be available in house during office hours at Oconee Veterans Park and Herman C. Michael Park.

Step 1 Go to https://register.communitypass.net/OconeeCounty.

Step 2 Click on “Create an Account for Your Family Now!” Complete the family account form by filling in your information and clicking on “continue” until you finish your account setup.

Your family account is now set up. Clicking “finish” will return you to the CommunityPass homepage Once your account is created you will receive an email that contains your login information. Be sure to keep this email in a safe place so that you can continue to enjoy convenience of online registration.

Step 3 Sign into your account and click “Register Now” and follow instructions.

Questions? Please call 706-769-3965.

Your payment and personal information is safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address so that it cannot be read over the Internet.

Inclement Weather/ Rain out Policy Cancellations due to weather on weeknights will generally not be made until 4 p.m. We will make every reasonable effort to contact head coaches/team managers with cancellation information and coaches/team managers will contact parents/players.

Contact our Inclement Weather Hotline by dialing 706-769-2965 for current cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

Rain Out Alerts

Get Alerts sent directly to your mobile phone or email!

For mobile alerts: Text OCPRD to 84483 For email alerts: Go to https://www.rainedout.net and enter Oconee County and your email address

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Parent Requirement

Youth Programs

PAYS Coordinator: Deanna Shaw Email: dshaw@oconee.ga.us In order for a child to participate in any competitive youth activity, at least one parent must be a current member of the Parents Association of Youth Sports (PAYS). To fulfill this requirement follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://www.nays.org/paysonline/ how-itworkscfm and click “Get Started” 2. Contact Information: Complete contact info, then click “Next” 3. Select League/Agency Affiliation: Click “Yes”, select “Oconee County Pks & Rec Dept” and then click “Next” 4. Payment Information: NO PAYMENT OR DONATION REQUIRED, simply click “Confirm” 5. Confirmation: Click “Process” 6. Thank You for Registering page appears, click “Next” 7. Click “Start PAYS Course” 8. Click on video to begin course 9. Answer required course questions to complete`

Volunteer Coaches Needed Program Coordinator: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us We are looking for a few good coaches! Our programs focus on the FUNdamentals of the game.

Deadline by June 1: 1. Complete an application 2. Submit an original signed copy of the Criminal History Consent form 3. Provide a copy of your valid driver’s license 4. Complete free on-line CDC concussion training and submit certificate of completion 5. Complete an NYSCA certification

Start Smart Golf Program Coordinator: Victoria Zeman Email: vzeman@oconee.ga.us Start Smart is a developmental program for girls and boys ages 5-7. Participants work together with their parents to begin developing the motor skills necessary to play golf by utilizing positive reinforcements and fun activities.

Ages: 5 – 7 years Sessions: July 12 – 28 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Times: 6:15 – 7 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park Fee: $50

Volunteer Oconee! Camp Program Coordinators: Kay Keller 706-540-4152 Cindy Pritchard 706-206-5094 Be somebody. Here is your opportunity to learn the importance of volunteering and the impact you can make in your community. Days are spent volunteering with local nonprofits and exploring community partnerships. Not all work, this week offers the chance to explore local businesses with tours and lunch. Great resume and college application builder. Limited to 20 participants per session. Oconee Residents only.

Ages: 13 – 15 years old Session I: June 13 – 17 Session II: July 11 – 15 Days: Monday – Friday Times: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $110

If you are interested in coaching, please visit www. oconeecounty.com/ocprd/index.php/volunteers to print coaching forms.

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I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something about that.

Then I realized I am Somebody!

Youth Programs

YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL Program Coordinator: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us

Come join the ONLY endorsed feeder program for Oconee and North Oconee Middle and High School programs. OCYFL participate in the North Georgia Youth Football Association.

Our program is a part of the Southern Conference playing Apalachee, Winder Barrow, East Jackson, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison County and Oglethorpe. Teams are split by the high school they are zoned to attend, either Oconee or North Oconee.

FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING IMPORTANT DATES

July 18 – 22

Football Camp

July 18

7U – 9U Equipment Handout

July 19

10U, 11U, 7th grade Equipment Handout

July 30

Football Practices Begin

July 30

Cheer Picture Day

August 13

NGYFA Jamboree

CHEERLEADING

August 20

Games Begin

Program Coordinator: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us Cheer Liaison: Amanda McKissick

November 12 NGYFA Super Bowl

Ages Groups: Age Control Date: Practices: Games: Location: Fee:

7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U and 7th grade August 1, 2016 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Saturdays, travel involved Park and school facilities $155 includes uniform and equipment

Cheerleading participates in the North Georgia Youth Football Association. Our program is a part of the Southern Conference playing Apalachee, Winder Barrow, East Jackson, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison County and Oglethorpe. Squads are split by the high school they are zoned to attend, either Oconee or North Oconee.

Ages Groups: Age Control Date: Practices: Games: Location: Fee: Uniform Fitting Day:

Pre-season Clinics:

7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U and 7th grade August 1, 2016 Tuesday and Thursday Saturdays, travel involved Park and school facilities $145 includes uniform Saturday, May 21, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Oconee Veterans Park 2-day Camps held at Premier

July 25 – 26 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6, 7, 8 year olds

July 27 – 28 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 9, 10, 11 year olds

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Summer Sports Camps

Sport Camp Shirts only if registered 7 days in advance

Program Coordinator: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us We partner with the Oconee County school coaches and other qualified and licensed coaches. Each camp focuses on sport specific fundamentals, provides situational practice and opportunities for game play.

All Sports Camp Date: May 23 – May 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: High Shoals Elementary School Ages: 6 – 10 Instructor: Kevin Daniel Fee: $95

Baseball Camp, Session I Date: May 23 – May 27 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: North Oconee County High School Ages: 7 – 12 Instructor: Jay Lasley & Tom Gooch Fee: $95

Baseball Camp, Session II Date: May 31 – June 3 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee County High School Ages: 7 – 12 Instructor: Jay Lasley & Tom Gooch Fee: $95

Basketball Camp, Girls – OCHS Date: May 23 – May 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: OCHS New Gym Ages: 7 – 15 years Instructor: Jeanette Looney Fee: $95

Basketball Camp, 3 Day Date: May 24 – May 26 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 6 – 15 Instructor: Richard Wehunt Fee: $75

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All About Basketball Camp, Girls Date: May 31 – June 3 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Malcolm Bridge Middle School Ages: 9 – 13 Instructor: Kevin Daniel Fee: $95

Basketball Camp, Boys Date: June 6 – June 9 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 6 – 15 Instructor: Richard Wehunt Fee: $95

Basketball Camp, Girls – NOHS Date: June 6 – June 9 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: North Oconee County High School Ages: K – 5th Instructor: Erik Willis Fee: $95

Basketball Camp, Boys – NOHS Date: June 13 – June 17 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: NOHS Main Gym Ages: 7 – 14 years Instructor: David Gascho Fee: $105

Beginner Basketball Date: Time: Location: Ages: Instructor: Fee:

June 20 – June 24 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Herman C. Michael Park 6–8 Trevor Ross $60

Basketball Camp, Coed Date: July 11 – July 15 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 10 – 16 Instructor: James Banks Fee: $105

Summer Sports Camps

Sport Camp Shirts only if registered 7 days in advance

Football Camp, OCHS

Mountain Bike Camp, Session 1

Date: July 11 – July 14 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee County High School Ages: 7 – 13 Instructor: Travis Noland Fee: $105

Date: June 13 – June 17 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 7 – 15 Instructor: Ben Hobbs Fee: $105

Golf Camp, Session I

*Campers will need their own bike and helmet.

Date: June 6 – June 10 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: A & F Driving Range Ages: 7 – 15 Instructor: Clay Chappell Fee: $95

Mountain Bike Camp, Session 2

*Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own.

Date: June 20 – June 24 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 7 – 15 Instructor: Ben Hobbs Fee: $105

Golf Camp, Session II

*Campers will need their own bike and helmet.

Date: June 27 – July 1 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: A & F Driving Range Ages: 7 – 15 Instructor: Clay Chappell Fee: $95

*Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own.

Lacrosse Camp, Girls Date: July 18 – July 22 Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park Ages: 7 – 14 Instructor: Julianna Jeffers Fee: $75

Mountain Bike Camp, Advanced Date: June 6 – June 10 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Heritage Park Ages: 10 – 16 Instructor: Ben Hobbs Fee: $150 *Campers will need their own bike and helmet.

Soccer Camp, Coed Date: June 6 – June 9 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Thursday, June 9, 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 5 – 14 Instructor: Colin Connors Fee: $115

Speed and Agility Camp, OCHS Date: July 5 – July 8 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Oconee County High School Ages: 7 – 12 Instructor: Josh Mize Fee: $95

Volleyball Camp, OCHS Date: Time: Location: Ages: Instructor: Fee:

July 11 – July 14 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

OCHS New Gym 9 – 15 Steffi Legall $95

Volleyball Camp, NOHS Date: Time: Location: Ages: Instructor: Fee:

July 18 – July 21 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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British Soccer Camp

Summer Sports Camps

Contact: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us Date: June 20 – June 24 Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 3 – 16 Instructor: British Soccer Staff Fee: Varies *Times and fees vary by age group.

Register at www.challengersports.com by May 6th to receive a jersey. $10 late fee applied to all registrations after June 12th.

Friendship Open Invitational Meet Coordinator: Adrianne Martin Email: friendshipsharks@gmail.com Friendship Open Invitational Meet Ages: 4 – 18 Day: Saturday Date: June 18 Location: Friendship Pool Fee: TBD

County Swim Meet Meet Coordinator: Email:

Summer Hill/Kaleigh Shook summerhillrec@gmail.com Open invitaltional meet for Oconee county residents Ages: 4 – 18 Day: Saturday Date: June 25 Location: TBD Fee: TBD Swimmers must have a qualifying time from 2 county meets to be considered for GRPA.

GRPA District Swim Meet

Summer Swim Teams For those interested in competitive aquatic, there are several private swim clubs available in the area: Friendship Adrienne Martin friendshipsharks@gmail.com 706-207-7526

Georgia Aquatic Center Sean Gillan swimwithsean@gmail.com 706-548-7284

Jennings Mill Country Club Sean Gillan swimwithsean@gmail.com 706-548-7284

Oconee Club Julie Frey freyju@gmail.com (706) 207-2067

Shamrock Ellison Bates ellisonIbates@yahoo.com 706-769-4655

Summer Hill Kaleigh Shook summerhillrec@yahoo.com 706-353-9222

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Date: June 30 Location:

Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Habersham Fee: $20

GRPA State Swim Meet

Date: July 15 – 16 Location:

Baldwin Drive Aquatic Center in Tift County Fee: $20

FIRST and

ONLY in Ge rgia Summer Art Camp

Relate & Create Workshops for Teens

Children ages 5-12 Begins: June 6th 9am to 12pm, M-F

$240* for 2 Week Session *Includes t-shirt, snack & materials

Each two week session includes one week of clay and one of painting & drawing. A closing exhibit of your child's art will be held in July.

Children ages 12-18 Begins: June 27th 9am to 12pm, M-F

$110 a Week + $20 Materials DRAWING: June 27 - July 1 PAINTING: July 11 - 15 POTTERY: July 18 - 27

For more information and to register:

WWW.OCAF.COM

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation 34 School Street | Watkinsville GA 30677 | 706.769.4565

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and the Oconee County Board of Education are happy to support the Wee Read program funded through the United Way. Did you know that you can receive FREE Books for children from birth to age 5?

The child must live in Clarke or Oconee counties. There is absolutely no cost to you!

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Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp & Teen Extreme Summer Olympics 2016

WEEK

DATE

FIELD TRIP

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May 23 - 27

Pump It Up (K-1) Skate Inn (2-TE)

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May 31 June 3

Stone Mountain (All)

10 Weekly sessions Begins: Monday, May 23 Ends: Friday, July 29 Time: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park for K - 5 grades

Oconee Veterans Park for 6 - 8 grades

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June 6 - 10

INK (K-2) Funopolis (3-TE)

4

June 13 - 17

Center for Puppetry Arts (K-2) Cool River Tubing (3-TE)

Summer Day Camp Eligibility: Resident of Oconee County Completed Kindergarten

5

June 20 - 24

Yellow River Game Ranch (K-2) Georgia Aquarium (3-TE)

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June 27 - July 1

Rush (All)

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July 5-8

Local Park Field Day

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July 11 - 15

Legoland (K-2) Tree Top Quest (3-TE)

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July 18 - 22

Movies (All)

10

July 25 - 29

Francis Meadows (K-2) White Water (3-TE)

Program Coordinator – Rachel Dillow Email: rdillow@oconee.ga.us Do you have activities arranged for your children this summer? A FANTASTIC season of activities is currently being planned. We offer opportunities in field trips, swimming, sports, crafts, games, nature walks, and much more! Join the FUN!

Teen Extreme Camp Eligibility: Resident of Oconee County Completed 6th Grade Registration Information: Monday, April 18 at 8 a.m.

All registration held at Herman C. Michael Park First come, first served until filled Fees: $110 per week, per child First week’s payment is due in full at registration $30 per child, per session, non-refundable deposit is due at registration to reserve any weekly session The balance of the weekly fee will be due on the Friday preceding each session for which the child is enrolled

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All field trips are subject to change.

Fall Registration Reminder

REGISTRATION

BEGINS July 11, 2016 8 a.m.

After School Flag Football Youth Soccer Intramural Soccer

Volleyball Yoga Adult Flag Football

Yoga Classes Program Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us

Celia Brooks, Certified Yoga Teacher

Hatha Yoga

A mind/body practice of relaxation and rejuvenation using awareness, breath and movement to bring balance to the systems of the body.

Yoga helps to increase flexibility and tone muscles while decreasing tension and relieving stress. This is a perfect class for beginners as well as those with some experience in yoga.

Participants should provide their own yoga mat and 1 – 2 firm blankets.

Yoga Tuesday – April 19

Wednesday – April 13

Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: April 19 – May 31 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $75

Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: April 13 – June 1 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $75

Tuesday – June 7 Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: June 7 – June 28 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Tuesday – July 12 Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: July 12 – August 2 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Wednesday – June 8 Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: June 8 – June 30 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Wednesday – July 13 Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: July 13 – August 3 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

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Special Events

Pitch, Hit & Run Contest - FREE

Event Coordinator: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and Pepsi Cola, will be hosting this competition. Open to all boys and girls. Winners from each group (7/8, 9/10, 11/12, & 13/14) will have the opportunity to progress to a sectional, regional, and national competition. No pre- registration is necessary. A waiver must be signed on site for participation.

Ages: Date: Time: Location:

7 -14 Saturday, April 23 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Bogart Sports Complex

Oconee 4th of July Spectacular – Free Event Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and Walton EMC presents the Oconee 4th of July Spectacular!

Come out for this star spangled celebration!

Date: Activities: Fireworks: Location:

Monday, July 4 6:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Oconee Veterans Park

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Movie in the Park - Free

Event Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Mark your calendar now for Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department’s 12th annual Movie in the Park presented by Rush Athens. This event has become one of Oconee’s favorite family activities.

Date: Saturday, May 14 Activities: 6 p.m.

Movie: 8:45 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park

Tennis For Life

Tennis Coordinator: Janet Darvill Email: janet@tennisforlife.net Phone: 706-769-2954, Office hours: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday To sign–up online or for more information visit www.tennisforlife.net.

JUNIOR CAMPS QUICK START TENNIS CAMPS

May 31-June 3*, June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, (No Camps June 27-July 1) July 5-8*, July 11-15, July 18-22 (*4 day weeks) CLASS

DAY

TIME

AGES

COST/week

Lil Stars Camp

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

5 - 6 years

$50/week (*$40/week)

Shining Star Camp

Monday - Friday

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

7 - 8 years

$70/week (*$56)

Future Star Camp

Monday - Friday

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

9 - 12 years

$70/week (*$56)

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER TEENS CAMPS June 6-10, June 20-24, July 11-15, July 18-22

Beg/Adv Beg Teens

Monday - Friday

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

13 - 17 years

$95/week

ACADEMY CAMPS

May 31-June 4*(Tu-Sat), June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, (No Camps June 27-July 1) July 5-9*(Tu-Sat), July 11-15, July 18-22 Academy (11 - 13 yrs)

Mon-Thurs

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

11 - 13 years

$80/week

Academy (14 - 17 yrs)

Mon-Thurs

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

14 - 17 years

$80/week

Match Play Day

Fri (*Sat - June 4, July 9)

11:30am-1:00pm

11 - 17 years

included

FUTURE STARS – ELITE CAMP

MAY 31-JUNE 4*(TU-SAT), JUNE 13-17, JULY 5-9*(TU-SAT) Future Stars - Elite

Mon-Thurs

10:00-11:30am.

10 & U

$80/week

Friday Match Play Day

Fri (*Sat - June 4, July 9)

11:30am-1:00pm.

10 & U

included

SHINING STARS – ELITE CAMP

MAY 31-JUNE 4*(TU-SAT), JUNE 13-17, JULY 5-9*(TU-SAT) Shining Stars–Elite

Mon-Thurs

10:00-11:30am

8&U

$80/week

Friday Match Play Day

Fri (*Sat - June 4, July 9)

10:00-11:30am

8&U

included

ADULT PROGRAM

JUNE 5 – JULY 17 (NO CLASS JULY 3) CLASS

DAY

TIME

COST/ 6 weeks

USA Tennis Step 1

Sunday

5:00 - 6:15 p.m.

$55

USA Tennis Step 2

Sunday

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

$75

USA Tennis Step 3

Sunday

7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

$75

Men’s Coupon Clinic

Monday

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

50+ Coupon Clinic

Wednesday

8:30-10:00 a.m.

$84/6 coupons

Women’s Coupon Clinic

Thursday

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

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FITNESS CENTER

Fitness

Indoor Track and Gymnasium

The indoor track and gymnasium at Oconee Veterans Park Community Center requires a onetime membership fee for use. Please check our website for the current open gymnasium calendar or call the Open Gymnasium Hotline at 706-769-3970.

Open Gymnasium only Membership Fees 12- 13 years

Membership Card - $5 per person Note: Persons 12 -13 are only permitted in the gymnasium.

No fee for persons under 12 years or 60 years and older.

Community Center Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 1 - 9 p.m.

Indoor Track Membership Fees 14 – 59 Years Membership Card - $5 per person

Fitness Center

Our fitness center located in the Community Center at Oconee Veterans Park features a wide array of state of the art cardiovascular and weight equipment including single and multi-station trainers.

We offer FREE Wifi in our Fitness Center. Fitness memberships are required for the exercise facility.

Memberships are available for purchase at the Community Center front desk.

Fitness Memberships: $40 per person, per quarter or $120 per person, per year Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 1 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation Walking Trails

All of our parks have walking trails for everyone to enjoy. Herman C. Michael, Bogart Sports Complex and Oconee Veterans Park have paved walking paths.

Trails at Heritage Park are open for seasoned hikers, mountain bike riders and/or horseback riders. Check our website for trail maps.

Picnic Shelters

Herman C. Michael Park

Three shelters are available which can be rented for your next party or event!

Locations for the shelters are: Herman C. Michael Park, Oconee Veterans Park, and Bogart Sports Complex. Call (706) 769-3965 for rental information and to schedule your event. Check out our Rotary Picnic Shelters at Oconee Veterans Park! These shelters Bogart Sports Complex are available on a first come basis.

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Oconee Veterans Park

Oconee Veterans Park – Rotary Pavilions

Parks Bogart Sports Complex

Facility Supervisor: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us Physical Address: 200 S. Burson Avenue, Bogart, GA 30622 Phone number: 706-769-3966 Bogart Sports Complex is a 33 acre park located behind the Bogart Library at 200 South Burson/Thompson Street.

There are six lighted baseball and multipurpose fields, a half mile paved walking trail, a picnic pavilion and two playgrounds.

Herman C. Michael Park

Facility Supervisor: Tony Lathrup Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us Physical Address: 1051 Elder Road, Bishop, GA 30621 Phone number: 706-769-3966 Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Herman C. Michael Park is a 37 acre park. The park has three lighted softball fields, four lighted tennis courts, one gymnasium with full basketball court, 2 volleyball courts, outdoor lighted basketball courts, soccer/multi-use field, Disc Golf “The Herm”, playground, picnic shelter and a 1.25 mile paved walking trail.

Heritage Park

Oconee Veterans Park

Heritage Park is 364 acres of natural resources with woods and creeks, bordered by the Apalachee River. The large open air arena at Heritage Park was created with agricultural and special events in mind. The feeder barn has thirty-one stalls and a small show arena. There are separate wash racks for animal shows, rodeos and other large events. The park is conveniently located in Farmington on Highway 441, seven miles south of downtown Watkinsville and ten miles north of downtown Madison.

The 34,000 square foot community center is open with meeting space for community use, indoor walking track and fitness area, and a gymnasium. It houses the administrative offices for the department. In addition, the 197 acre park offers outdoor walking trails, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, Bark Park and a picnic shelter.

Facility Supervisor: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Physical Address: 2543 Macon Highway,

Watkinsville, GA 30677 Phone number: 706-769-3965

Facility Supervisor: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us Physical Address: 3500A Hog Mountain Road,

Watkinsville, GA 30677 Phone Number: 706-769-3965 Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Community Center Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday: 1 – 9 p.m.

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Heritage Park

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