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Learning How to Swim

With dozens of eyes fixed on my back, I slowly crept to the end of the dock and wiggled my toes over the edge. I could feel my heart beat in my chest…

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Street Hockey, It’s Not Just a Northern Sport

I grew up about 1,000 miles north of Athens, where a winter snowstorm meant a couple of hours of shoveling to clean off the driveway before walking to school (no snow days). After…

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What You Say and Do DOES Make a Difference!

New research indicates that bolstering a person’s sense of well-being may help promote healthful weight loss. It’s true. Participants who focused on important personal values or goals had a greater sense of personal…

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Q: How do I find a sport that I might really like?

A:  It’s not as simple as you might think, but there are three pretty simple ways to start the process. Consider going with your family to watch lesser-known sports at UGA or area…

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New at the Athens YMCA: Music Therapy Class for Special Needs Children

Instructor Matt Whitaker will lead a Music Therapy Class for Special Needs children at the YMCA. The first session begins on August 23 and will run for eight weeks. Each weekly class meets…

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It’s in the media, schools and all around us.

In today’s appearance- and performance-driven society, the temptation to use steroids appears to be increasing. A steroid abuser could be anyone, from a high school baseball player trying to make the varsity team…

Summer Day Camp & Teen Extreme Camp

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…

ACC Leisure Services Department Summer Day Camps

ACC Leisure Services has weekly day camps throughout the department. Programs include a variety of activities, such as arts and crafts, field trips, music, swimming, team sports, trail hikes,  swimming, trail hikes, and…
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

We may not get a lot of snow in Athens during the winter, but just a few hours away are several winter sports havens. And even closer to home is Atlanta’s Stone Mountain…
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Street Hockey, It’s Not Just a Northern Sport

I grew up about 1,000 miles north of Athens, where a winter snowstorm meant a couple of hours of shoveling to clean off the driveway before walking to school (no snow days). After…
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Shuuusshhh… wheeee…! thwump!

Hey, kids! Your activity level doesn’t have to decrease just because of the cold weather. In fact, going outside to play in the cold actually has some benefits! We know that snow sports…
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Time for Hoops!

A true American sport, basketball – also called roundball, b-ball or hoops – was “born and raised” right here in the U.S.A., but virtually every person on the planet has probably played something…
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My Two Allies

As a coach, one of the greatest rewards is having the opportunity to watch really young athletes grow and develop into great adult athletes and citizens. Over my 20+ years of coaching soccer,…