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Need a break from the hustle of everyday life?

With all the distractions of our day-to-day lives, it is easy to forget about all of the possibilities for fun right outside our front door. Turn the vast outdoors into a family adventure…

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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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Ultimate Frisbee: A sport for the ages

Dogs and playing catch- they go together. But no longer is Fido the only one who can fetch a Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee, or just “Ultimate,” as the players call it, is more than…

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Up You Go!

When it comes to having fun and getting fit, Adrian Prelipceanu (everyone just calls him Adrian) knows how to take you a notch higher … by climbing! Adrian is the owner of Active…

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The Twilight Criterium

with cooperation from the Athens Twilight Criterium For those of you who think we’re writing about vampires, let me quickly explain what a “criterium,” or crit, is, and what the Athens Twilight Criterium…

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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,…