Sandy Creek Park

Greenways and Riverside Parks

Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail

Sandy Creek Nature Center
Hours of Operation
  • Trails open from sunrise to sunset, daily
  • ENSAT Interpretive Center open 8:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday
 
Camps

 

 Sandy Creek Camp Opportunities

Do your children love the outdoors and enjoy learning about nature? Then Sandy Creek has the camp for them!  Check out our seasonal Mini-Camps and our Summer Day Camp links for more information.

Sandy Creek Mini-Camp    

    

When school is out, mini-camp is in!

SCNC offers seasonal mini-camps throughout the year. Spring and Winter mini-camps are for ages 4-12 years, Summer mini-camps are offered for ages 4-6 years.

This summer our Mini-Camps have been renamed "Summer Explorers."

Registration for our Summer Explorers program begins, April 17th at 9am. 

FOOTPRINTS FROM THE PAST
Travel from the age of the dinosaurs to early man.  Discover how your footprints compare to those of the past. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day!
Ages: 4 to 6 years old
Dates: June 16, 17,18
Time: 9:30am-12: 30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. 
Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member 

FOREST FANTASY
Imagine, create and explore. Books, poems and artwork will be our gateway to imaginative play in the woods. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day!
Ages: 4 to 6 years old
Dates: July 7, 8, 9
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. 
Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member 

GO WILD
“Let the wild rumpus begin!” Discover the wild outdoors by climbing to the top of the hills and getting wet in Sandy Creek. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day!
Ages: 4 to 6 years old
Dates: July 21, 22, 23  
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register.
Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member 

Sandy Creek Day Camp

All 7-12 year old spaces for 2010 Summer camp are filled. Spaces are still available for teen camp.

Outdoor Summer Fun!

Day Camp is designed as an outdoor oriented and active camp for 7-15 year olds. Campers will swim, enjoy outdoor games, hike, and much more. If your children love the outdoors and lead an active lifestyle, this camp is for them. Summer is a great time to learn, especially when learning is fun! 

Registered for Day Camp and don’t know what to expect or bring?  Download Camp Informatioin Packet HERE.

Download Camp Brochure HERE

Camp Registration Forms - Fill out these forms before registration to expedite the process.

Parents are reminded to bring the following documents to registration:

Child’s birth certificate
ACC Leisure Services Scholarship Card (if applicable)
Utility Bill (proof of residency)
Photo ID

The following week, registration continues at individual facilities during regular hours of operation.

Non-ACC residents may register beginning Wednesday, April 14 during regular hours of operation.

Parent Reminder: Parents wishing to apply for an ACC Leisure Services Scholarship should do so before the day of camp registration. Click here for scholarship information

Click here for information about summer camp employment.