Programs/Sports
WANTED
Instructors/Umpires/Scorekeepers wanted for recreational activities with the Parks and Recreation Department. Please register to provide these services by contacting Ben Hamrick, Business Manager, at 478-751-9286. Thanks for your interest in doing business with the Parks and Recreation Department.
SUMMER PROGRAM
June - July ( Registration Begins May 1)
Arts & Crafts - Table Games - Swimming - Field Trips - Nature Study - Indoor & Outdoor Sports - Guest Speakers - Academic Programs
Bloomfield Park, East Macon Park, Freedom Park, Memorial Park, North Macon Park, Rosa Jackson Park, Frank Johnson Park, and L.H. Williams Center;
For ages 6-15 ( call the location of your choice )
Offers:
The Power Hour Program 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. $10/child/week
The Summer Program 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $25/child/week
The Extended Day Program 3 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. $15/child/week
A variety of excellent recreation day camp activities will be featured at all recreation centers for youth of ages 6-15. From sports to swimming to computers to fields trips, a safe and quality summer program experience is being offered with supervision as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m. Monday - Friday. An affordable sliding scale will be used to determine activities based on family income and number of children participating.
SLIDING FEE SCALE FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE REQUIRES PROOF OF INCOME
Yearly income catagories and cooresponding percentage of scholarship are as follows:
$0 $12,000 10%
$12,001 $18,500 20%
$18,501 $28,000 40%
$38,001 $48,000 80%
Adaptive Program
The Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation Department offers programs for individuals with special needs. The Special Olympics Program is a year round program providing training and competitive opportunities for this population. In addition, we offer various social functions throughout the year.
Volunteers from the community have traditionally played an important role in our outreach to individuals with special needs. Civic groups, churches, businesses, and school groups have found great satisfaction in giving of themselves in an effort to help us maintain these programs.
Fall Events
Bowling Program
Registration Dates: August
Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
Entry fee: $ 25 per person
Game Nights: Thursday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Gold Cup
Registration by Mail: PO Box 247, Macon, GA 31202
Walking Program
Registration Dates: November
Season: Feb – November
Entry fee: Free
Location: Central City Park
Bocce Program
Season: August – October
Location: East Macon Park
Golf Program
Season: Year around
Location: Bowden Golf Course
Winter Events
Basketball Program
Game Day: Tuesday
Season: Winter
Location: East Macon Park
Basketball Skills Program
Game Day: Tuesday
Season: Winter
Location: East Macon Park
Cultural Arts Program
Event Day: Varies
Season: Winter
Location: Senior Center
Spring Events
Softball Program
Registration Dates: March
Season: Spring
Entry fee: $ 25 per person
Game Nights: Tuesday
Location: Central City Park
Registration by Mail: PO Box 247, Macon, GA 31202
Social Programs
Adult Enrichment Program:
The adult enrichment program offers a broad range of cultural activities to include plays, education field trips, and arts & craft.
Three social functions: Valentine Dance, Fall Jamboree, and Christmas Party Aktion Club:
The members manage and operate their own club. The club assist with community service projects, educational speakers, and other social functions for the adaptive program.
Bingo
The program is scheduled for the third Monday of every month.
If you would like to volunteer your help towards any of these programs or for more information, please contact Sarita Character at 478-751-7363. There are jobs of all kinds, many with minimal time requirements, for individuals and groups who would like to make a difference.
