Leisure Services Plans to Open Pools / Splashpads on July 4 & Summer Camps on July 6

After careful consideration, the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department plans to open pools and splash pads the weekend of July 4, 2020 and hopes to begin all summer camps the week of July 6.

These dates have been identified with anticipation that COVID-19 conditions improve and will provide time to train seasonal staff and prepare for summer activities. The health and safety of the Athens area community, including our campers and staff, is our utmost priority.  
 
“We understand how disappointing this delay in our summer camps and pools is for our community,” says Kent Kilpatrick, Director of the Leisure Services Department. “We feel it is in the best interest of public health of the Athens-Clarke County community to make sure that we are prepared for the thousands of children who spend their summer with us. Our team will spend the month of June working to finalize preparations and be ready for a strong start in July.”
 
All individuals who are currently registered for summer camp or swim lessons in June will be given the option to register for any available July camp or swim session or receive a full refund.  

The anticipated updated dates for aquatics facilities to be open are July 4 – August 2, 2020. After pools close, Trail Creek Splash Pad will continue to be open on the weekends through Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020. 

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Statewide Shelter-in-Place & Business Restrictions Extended through April 30

The Governor extended the statewide shelter-in-place order late in the afternoon on April 8 relating to statewide mandatory shelter-in-place requirements and business restrictions. The order is effective through April 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. unless extended or changed.

Other executive orders issued on April 8 included:

• Suspension of short-term vacation rentals in Georgia from April 9 through April 30.
• Requiring nursing homes and similar facilities to follow specific protocols from April 10 through April 30 and to follow directives from the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia National Guard.

• Governor’s orders:
  • Original order [04.02.20.01]
  • Expanding definition of essential services and clarifying enforcement
  • Extending order until April 30 [04.08.20.02]
  • Suspension of short term rentals [04.08.20.04]
  • Ensure the safety of employees and residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities [04.08.20.03]
• Addditional guidance and FAQs (PDF) on shelter-in-place order
• Business guidance from the Georgia Department of Economic Development