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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month!
March is Kidney Awareness Month! Join Sunflowers in Motion on Saturday, March 18 from 10 AM - 12 N for an educational workshop about kidney health. Chronic Kidney Disease affects 1 in 7 adults each year. Wear your green in support and enjoy a line dance tutorial for FREE!!!
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2022 Douglasville Youth Basketball Program
What a year!!! Over 325 youth signed up this year for our growing basketball program. Job well done to all the teams, coaches & parents!
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Mark your calendars! All summer athletic programs registration will begin on April 1!
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Healthy Snack Attack
Every Friday in March from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park
Who said snacking can't be healthy? This free program will teach kids how to independently create tasty and nourishing snack options. The recipes can be used within their everyday life and show their families and friends what it means to snack healthy! Register HERE.
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Cheer2Motivate
Cheer and Dance Spring Break Camp will be April 3 - April 6
Girls ages 3-13 are invited to join Coach CeCe during Spring Break to learn fundamentals, new cheers and band dance. There will also be mentorship workshops that focus on building confidence, self-esteem, choosing friends and more.
The camp will be April 3 - April 6 from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM at the Ike Owings Community Center at Hunter Park 8830 Gurley Rd, Douglasville, GA 30134. Register HERE.
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Dileesa's Performing Arts Camp
Performing Arts Spring Break Camp will be April 3 - April 7
This performing arts camp is led by internationally acclaimed vocal coach, Dileesa Archer and focuses on training campers' voices and stage presence. Campers ages 5-13 will learn to perform popular music, gain confidence, and overcome performance anxiety with this camp. Register HERE.
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Free Tax Services
Saturdays March 4 & 18, April 1 & 8 at the Hawthorne Community Center
We're excited to partner with Trinity World Christian Center to offer free tax services. This program is available to those who meet the qualifications of the VITA tax program. Please click HERE to see if you qualify.
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TeaTime with Tots
Registration open
Dearest Little Ladies and Gents,
We are having a tea party, just for you! We’ll eat snacks, blow bubbles, and read a book or two. Come socialize with us in the classiest way and feel like royalty for a day. So, let's get dressed up and have some tea; oh, what a fun party it will be! The fee for this event is $12 per child and FREE for parents. This event is designed for toddlers ages 1 to 4 with developing social skills. Register HERE.
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Bark in the Park
Vendor registration open
Pups, it’s time to paw-ty! We invite you and your favorite human to come out for a day just for you! There’ll be vendors, photos, treats, contests, and much more. So, come out for a doggone good time! All vendors interested in participating may register HERE for $35 per booth.
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Recreation N Brunch (R&B) Saturdays
Saturday, March 11 at Fowler Field and March 25 at Willing Workers
What's better than Saturday Brunch? Let's add in a family day of recreation. We will also unveil our newest program, Rec-N-Roll Mobile Recreation Unit, which will help us connect with local neighborhoods and communities. We will share details about reserving Rec-N-Roll for your event/community. Come out and enjoy games and fun. Vendors will be onsite with food available for purchase.
You have two chances to enjoy the festivities: March 11 at Fowler Field (3270 Chapel Hill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135) and March 25 at Willing Workers Park (8085 Thompson St, Douglasville, GA 30134). Family-friendly vendors are invited to register here.
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Grown-ish: Adulting 101
Monday, March 13 at the Ike Owings Community Center
"Adulting” can be hard. Preparing for college and careers is increasingly important as high school students enter their junior and senior years. Our Grown-ish: Adulting 101 event is designed to support students through the steps of the planning process for life goals after high school including sessions discussing college prep, resume building, interview tips and business/work attire.
Students are strongly advised to dress for success. This event is FREE, but registration is required HERE and resumes are highly encouraged.
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St. Patty's Day Lunch & Bingo
Friday, March 17 at the Alice J. Hawthorne Community Center
Calling all ages 50 and older to join the fun! From 12 N - 2 PM, there will be lunch, music, and fun activities. This is a FREE event for ages 50 and up. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, please contact us at (770) 920 – 3009.
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Paint with a Purpose
Friday, March 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Ike Owings Community Center
Come out and enjoy an evening of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) while painting with a purpose. There will be snacks, games and music for each person to discover their inner artistic style. The $10 fee includes supplies necessary for each art project. This event is free for ages 4 and under. All chaperones must register HERE.
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Kids Day Off: Spring Break Camp
Registration closes on March 17
Spring has sprung. Now let’s have some fun! The Kids Day Off: Spring Break Edition is for children ages 5 to 12. This week-long camp is filled with exploration and endless creativity. With nonstop thrills including field trips, and exciting activities like planting flowers. Join us and hear your child say, "Do we HAVE to go home?!”
This camp is from April 3- April 7 from 8 AM - 6 PM at the Ike Owings Community Center. A field trip is included in the price. Registration closes on March 17. The fee is $85 per child and lunch is not provided but two snacks each day will be given.
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Summer Camp - First Look!
 Adventure calls this year at The Great Exploration Summer Camps! For a list of all our summer camps and programs, please visit http://www.douglasvillega.gov/camps. Camp activities are provided for ages 3 – 17 all summer long!
Camp FUNTastic: The Great Exploration
Camp registration opens on March 20
Counselors – in – Training (CIT) Program
Registration closes on March 31
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