Oconee county parks and recreation summer 2017

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department

2017

LIVE ACTIVE SUMMER

Football & Cheer Summer Sports Camps

Get Out & Get Active

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department Activity Guide • April – July 2017 www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd

Summer Camps

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF John Gentry, Director Email: jgentry@oconee.ga.us Lisa Davol, Deputy Director – Programs Email: ldavol@oconee.ga.us Tom Popps, Deputy Director – Park Services Email: tpopps@oconee.ga.us Whitney Sperlik, Community Relations Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Janine Lynn, Administrative Assistant Email: jlynn@oconee.ga.us

Special Events

PROGRAM STAFF Tony Lathrup, Facility Supervisor Email: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us Jared Hightower, Facility Supervisor Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us Nick Vitale, Athletic Program Coordinator Email: nvitale@oconee.ga.us Victoria Zeman, Athletic Program Coordinator Email: vzeman@oconee.ga.us Rachel Dillow, Youth Program Coordinator Email: rdillow@oconee.ga.us

Tennis for Life

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

Parks

The Parks and Recreation Department office and Community Center will be closed for the following holidays: Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4

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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.

GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 17 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.

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 Community–Pass 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.

SECURITY POLICY 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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Football & Cheer

PARENT REQUIREMENT PAYS Coordinator: Joan Postero Email: jpostero@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 – 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 USA Football certification If you are interested in

coaching, please visit www.oconeecounty.com/ocprd/index. php/volunteers to print coaching forms.

Taking care of Oconee.

From head to toe.

Caring for your entire family at the NEW Oconee Health Campus.

Imaging

Primary Care

1305 Jennings Mill Road Watkinsville, Georgia 30677 706.225.2921 piedmont.org/OH

Pharmacy

Urgent Care

Football & Cheer

FOOTBALL & CHEER Program Coordinator: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us OCYFL participates in the North Georgia Youth Football Association. Our program is a part of the NFC East Conference playing Apalachee, Jefferson, Johnson, Madison Counties and Winder. Teams are split by the high school players are zoned to attend, either Oconee or North Oconee.

Age Groups: 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U and 7th grade Age Control Date: August 1, 2017 Practices: Primarily on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Games: Saturdays, travel involved.

Location: Park and school facilities Football Fee: $165 Cheerleading Fee: $160

FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING TIMELINE April 17 May 18 June 7

June 10 June 14

June 19 - 22 July 10 - 12 July 24

Registration opens for Football & Cheerleading Cheer Fitting Cheerleading registration ends (unless program fills prior) Cheer Fitting Tackle Football Registration ends (unless program fills prior) NOHS Football Camp (with Coach Aurandt) OCHS Football Camp (with Coach Noland) 7U, 8U, 9U - Equipment Handout at HCM

July 24 - 27 Cheer Clinics & Football Team Camps

(Football is optional) July 25 10U, 11U, 7th Grade - Equipment Handout

at HCM July 29 Cheer Pictures July 31 Official opening day of football practices August 19 NGYFA Jamboree November 18 NGYFA Super Bowl November OCYFL End of Season Tailgate at Heritage Park (Date and Times TBA)

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Summer Sports Camps

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Program Coordinator: Victoria Zeman Email: vzeman@oconee.ga.us T-shirt policy: In order to receive a sports camp T-shirt, participants must be registered 7 days in advance.

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.

Dates

Times

Location

Coach/ Instructor

Ages/ Grades

Fee

All Sports Camp

5/30/17 - 6/2/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

HSES

Kevin Daniel

6-10

$95

Girls Basketball Camp NOHS

5/30/17 - 6/2/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NOHS

Erick Willis

K-5th

$95

Golf Camp, Session 1

5/30/17 - 6/2/17

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

A&F Driving Range

Clay Chappell

7-15

$95

Baseball Camp, Session 1

5/30/17 - 6/2/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OCHS

Jay Lasley and Tom Gooch

6-13

$95

Boys Basketball Camp OCHS

6/5/17 - 6/8/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OCHS

Thad Burgess

6-15

$95

Mountain Bike Camp, Session 1

6/5/17 - 6/9/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OVP

Ben Hobbs

7-15

$105

Boys Basketball Camp NOHS

6/12/17 - 6/15/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NOHS Main gym

David Gascho

7-14

$95

Mountain Bike Camp, Advanced 1

6/12/17 - 6/16/17

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Heritage Park

Ben Hobbs

10-16

$150

Coed Soccer Camp

6/12/17 - 6/15/17 6/15/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

OVP

Brent Leitsch

5-14

$115

NOHS Girls Softball Camp

6/12/17 - 6/15/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NOHS

Dustin Cordell

7-14

$95

Camp

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Dates

Times

Location

Coach/ Instructor

Ages/ Grades

Fee

Mountain Bike Camp, Session 2

6/19/17 - 6/23/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OVP

Ben Hobbs

7-15

$105

Beginner Basketball Camp

6/19/17 - 6/22/17

6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

HCM

Trevor Ross

6-8

$60

Football Camp NOHS

6/19/17 - 6/22/17

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

NOHS

Tyler Aurandt

7-13

$95

Girls Lacrosse Camp

6/19/17 - 6/23/17

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

HCM

Juilanna Jeffers

7-14

$75

Baseball Camp, Session 2

6/19/17 - 6/22/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NOHS

Jay Lasley & Tom Gooch

6-13

$95

Speed & Agility Camp OCHS

6/26/17 - 6/29/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OCHS

Josh Mize

7-12

$95

Coed Soccer Camp

6/26/17 - 6/29/17

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

OVP

Brent Leitsch

7th - 12th

$95

OCHS Volleyball Camp

6/26/17 - 6/29/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OCHS Practice Gym

Jacob Yates

7-15

$95

Mountain Bike Camp, Advanced 2

7/10/17 - 7/14/17

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Heritage Park

Ben Hobbs

10-16

$150

Football Camp OCHS

7/10/17 - 7/12/17

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

OCHS

Travis Noland

7-13

$95

All About Basketball Camp

7/10/17 - 7/13/17

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

HSES

Kevin Daniel

8-11

$95

Golf Camp, Session 2 7/17/17 - 7/21/17

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

A&F Driving Range

Clay Chappell

7-15

$95

Summer Sports Camps

Camp

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer Swim Teams

Summer Camps

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

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

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

OSL Summer Championship Meet Coordinator: Shamrock/Ellison Bates Email: ellisonIbates@yahoo.com Open invitational meet for Oconee county residents Ages: 4 – 18 Day: Saturday Date: June 24 Location: TBD Fee: TBD Swimmers must have a qualifying time from 2 county meets to be considered for GRPA. GRPA District Swim Meet Date: Saturday, July 1 Location: Fullbright Aquatic Center-Habersham Fee: $20 GRPA State Swim Meet Date: July 14-15 Location: Tift County Fee: $20

British Soccer Camp Contact: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us Date: June 5 – 9 Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 3 – 16 Instructor: British Soccer Staff Fee: Varies *Times and fees vary by age group.

Global Premier Soccer Camp Contact: Jared Hightower Email: jhightower@oconee.ga.us Date: July 17 – 21 Location: Oconee Veterans Park Ages: 3 – 16 Instructor: Global Premier Soccer Staff Fee: Varies *Times and fees vary by age group.

Register at www.challengersports.com/british-soccer/. Search Oconee County 2017. A $10 late fee applied to all registrations within 10 days of camp start date.

Register at www.gps-georgia.com/summer . A $10 late fee applied to all registrations within 10 days of camp start date.

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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 non-profits and exploring community partner-ships. 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: Session I: Session II: Days: Times: Location: Fee:

13 – 15 years old June 19 – 23 July 17 – 21 Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Oconee Veterans Park $110

I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something about that. Then I realized I am Somebody!

SUMMER DAY CAMP & TEEN EXTREME Super Hero Summer Summer Camps

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!

10 Weekly Sessions Begins:

Monday, May 22

Ends:

Friday, July 28

Time:

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park – Grades K - 5

Oconee Veterans Park – Grades 6 - 8 Summer Day Camp Eligibility: Resident of Oconee County, completed Kindergarten Teen Extreme Camp Eligibility: Resident of Oconee County, completed 6th Grade Registration Information: Monday, April 17 at 8 a.m. 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.

WEEK AND DATE Week 1, May 24

Week 2, May 31 June 1 (Thursday)

Week 3, June 7

Week 4, June 14

Week 5, June 21

REC GROUPS K–5 FIELD TRIP K – 1: Pump it up, Athens 2 – 5: Skate Inn, Athens K – 2: Ealchee Nature Center, Gainesville 3 – 5: Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville K – 2: Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta 3 – 5: Gwinnett Braves, Buford K – 2: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta 3 – 5: Six Flags, Austell K – 2: Helen Water Park, Helen 3 – 5: Tubing, Helen

Week 6, June 28

K – 5: Rush Trampoline Park, Athens

Week 7, July 5

K – 5: Activities at Herman C. Michael K – 2: Center For Puppetry Arts, Atlanta 3 – 5: College Football Hall of Fame, Atlanta K – 2: Francis Meadows, Gainesville 3 – 5: Lanier World, Gainesville K – 5: University 16, Athens

Week 8, July 12

Week 9, July 19 Week 10, July 26

TEEN EXTREME FIELD TRIP Skate Inn, Athens

Funopolis, Commerce

Gwinnett Braves, Buford

Six Flags, Austell

Tubing, Helen Rush Trampoline Park, Athens Activities at Oconee Veterans Park College Football Hall of Fame, Atlanta

Lanier World, Gainesville University 16, Athens

All field trips are subject to change.

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YOGA Program Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Tuesday April 11, 2017 Celia Brooks, Certified Yoga Teacher Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Hatha Yoga A mind/body practice Sessions: April 11 – May 16 of relaxation and rejuvenation using Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. awareness, breath and movement to Location: Oconee Veterans Park bring balance to the systems of the Fee: $58 body. Yoga helps to increase flexibility and tone muscles while decreasing Tuesday May 30, 2017 tension and relieving stress. This is a Ages: 16 and up perfect class for beginners as well as Days: Tuesdays those with some experience in yoga.

Sessions: May 30 – June 20 Participants should provide their own Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. yoga mat and 1 – 2 Location: Oconee Veterans Park firm blankets.

Fee: $40 Tuesday July 11, 2017 Ages: 16 and up Days: Tuesdays Sessions: July 11 – August 1 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Wednesday April 12, 2017 Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: April 12 – May 17 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $58 Wednesday May 31, 2017 Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: May 31 – June 21 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40 Wednesday July 12, 2017 Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesdays Sessions: July 12 – August 2 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: $40

Wednesday May 24, 2017

DROP IN CLASS Ages: 16 and up Days: Wednesday Sessions: May 24 (one day only) Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.* Location: Oconee Veterans Park Fee: Free *Must pre-register for class

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SPECIAL EVENTS Pitch, Hit & Run Contest - FREE

Presented By

Special Events

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: 7 -14 years Date: Saturday, April 22 Time: 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Location: Bogart Sports Complex

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 13th annual Movie in the Park.

Date: Saturday, May 13 Time: 8:45 p.m.

Location: Herman C. Michael Park

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Oconee 4th of July Spectacular – Free Event Coordinator: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department presents the Oconee 4th of July Spectacular! Come out for this star spangled celebration!

Date: Activities: Fireworks: Location:

Tuesday, July 4 6:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

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 22-26, May 30-Jun 2*, June 5-9, June 12-16, (No Camps June 19-23) June 26-30, July 5-8*, July 10-14, July 17-21 (*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)

ACADEMY CAMPS (3 OR 4 DAY CAMPS + MATCH DAY)

May 22-26, May 30-Jun 2*(3 day), June 5-9, June 12-16, (No Camps June 19-23) June 26-30, July 5-8*(3 day), July 10-14, July 17-21 Pre-Academy

Monday – Thursday (*3 day)

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

11-12 yrs

$80/wk (*$60)

Match Play Day

Friday (*Saturday-July 8)

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

11-12 yrs

included

TA/TATT

Monday – Thursday (*3 day)

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

13-17 yrs

$80/wk (*$60)

Match Play Day

Friday (*Saturday-July 8)

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

13-17 yrs

included

SHINING STARS-ELITE AND FUTURE STARS-ELITE CAMPS May 22-26, June 5-9, June 26-30, July 10-14

Shining Stars–Elite

Monday – Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

$65/week 8&U

Match Play Day

Friday

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Future Stars-Elite

Monday – Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

included $65/week 10&U

Match Play Day

Friday

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

included

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BEGINNER HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS May 30-June 2*(Tues–Fri), June 12-16, July 5-8*(Wed-Sat), July 17-21

Middle School Camp

Monday – Friday (*4 day)

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

6-8th grade

$80/wk (*$60)

High School Camp

Monday – Friday (*4 day)

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

9-12th grade

$80/wk (*$60)

ADULT PROGRAM

June 4 – July 16 (No class July 2) CLASS

DAY

TIME

COST/ 6 weeks

USA Tennis Step 1

Sunday

5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

$55

USA Tennis Step 2

Sunday

6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

$75

USA Tennis Step 3

Sunday

7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

$75

Men’s Coupon Clinic

Monday

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

$84/6 coupons

50+ Coupon Clinic

Wednesday

TBD

$84/6 coupons

Thursday

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Women’s Coupon Clinic

$84/6 coupons

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FITNESS & OUTDOOR RECREATION FITNESS CENTER

INDOOR TRACK AND GYMNASIUM

Our fitness center located in the Community Center

The indoor track and gymnasium at Oconee

at Oconee Veterans Park features a wide array of

Veterans Park Community Center requires an annual

state of the art cardiovascular and weight equipment

membership fee for use. Please check our website for

including single and multi-station trainers. We offer

the current open gymnasium calendar or call the

FREE Wifi in our Fitness Center. Fitness memberships

Open Gymnasium Hotline at 706-769-3970.

are required for the exercise facility. Memberships are available for purchase at the Community Center front

Community Center Hours:

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Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS:

Sunday 1 - 9 p.m.

$40 per person, per quarter or $120 per person, per year

Indoor Track Membership Fees 14 – 59 Years: Membership Card - $5 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.

Open Gymnasium only Membership Fees 12- 13 years: Membership Card - $5 per person, per year Note: Persons 12 -13 are only permitted in the gymnasium. No fee for persons under 12 years or 60 years and older.

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.

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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

Heritage Park Facility Supervisor: Whitney Sperlik Email: wsperlik@oconee.ga.us Physical Address: 2543 Macon Highway, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Phone number: 706-769-3965

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.

Oconee Veterans Park 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.

Herman C. Michael Park

Oconee Veterans Park

Bogart Sports Complex

Oconee Veterans Park – Rotary Pavilions

Picnic Shelters 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 are available on a first come basis.

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Oconee Veterans Park 53

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Heritage Park

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