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Youth Athletics - Ages 3 to 14
Sports Camps for all ages and interests.
EXTREME SPORTS CAMPS - Full Day
AGES 8-12 • 8:30AM-5PM
Session 1 • June 6-10 • Monday-Friday
Session 2 • June 20-24 • Monday-Friday
Session 3 • July 18-22 • Monday-Friday
Campers will have the opportunity to participate in various fun outdoor activities which include:
Hiking, Rock Climbing, Archery and other outdoor activities. This camp will travel to different locations for activities.
Registration Deadlines and Fees:
5/27, 6/10, & 7/8
$150R/$205NR
Min/Max: 25/50
Location: Meet at the Civic Center
SPORTS CAMPS FOR AGES 3 TO 5
PEE WEE TEEBALL CAMP AGES 3 TO 5
May 31-June 3 • Tuesday-Friday
This non-competitive program is designed to teach the basic skills of baseball and softball.
Register by 5/27.
Time: 9-10:30am | Fee: $50R/$65NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max: 10/20
PEE WEE SOCCER CAMP AGES 3 TO 5
June 13-17 • Monday-Friday
This program will introduce children to one of the world’s most popular sports.
Participants will learn the basics of dribbling, trapping, and passing skills.
Register by 6/10.
Time: 9-10:30am | Fee: $50R/$65NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max:10/20
PEE WEE BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 3 TO 5
June 27-July 1 • Monday-Friday
Kids have a ball in this friendly non-competitive program while learning dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense.
Register by 6/24.
Time: 9-10:30am | Fee: $50R/$65NR
Location: Enota Elementary | Min/Max: 10/20
PEE WEE TENNIS CAMP AGES 3 TO 5
July 11-15 • Monday-Friday
Utilizing smaller racquets, lighter tennis balls and half size court, participants will learn the basic stroke, game strategy, rules and etiquette of tennis.
Register by 7/8.
Time: 9-10:30am | Fee: $50R/$65NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max: 10/20
PEE WEE ALL SPORTS CAMP AGES 3 TO 5
July 25-29 • Monday-Friday
Campers will get a glimpse of a variety of sports such as t-ball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, and more.
Participants will spend most their time at camp engaged in the sport(s) for the day but also enjoy quality playground time and cool refreshments.
Register by 7/22.
Time: 9-10:30am | Fee: $50R/$65NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max: 10/20
SPORTS CAMPS FOR AGES 6 TO 8
ROOKIE BASEBALL CAMP AGES 6-8
May 31-June 3 • Tuesday-Friday
Take your baseball game to the next level by learning advanced skills and strategy of baseball.
Hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, catching and the importance of stretching will be covered.
Register by 5/27.
Time: 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee: $55R/$75NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max:10/20
ROOKIE SOCCER CAMP AGES 6 TO 8
June 13-17 • Monday-Friday
This program will introduce children to one of the world’s most popular sports.
Participants will learn the basics of dribbling, trapping, and passing skills.
Register by 6/10.
Time: 10 :45am-12:15pm | Fee: $55R/$75NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max:10/20
ROOKIE BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 6 TO 8
June 27-July 1 Monday-Friday
Take your basketball game to the next level by learning advanced skills and strategy. Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, Defense, and the importance of stretching will be covered.
Register by 6/24.
Time: 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee: $55R/$75NR
Location: Enota Elementary | Min/Max: 10/20
ROOKIE TENNIS CAMP AGES 6 TO 8
July 11-15 • Monday-Friday
This class is for beginner tennis players that enjoy playing and are looking for more practice to help improve their game! Rookie Tennis is the perfect way to increase your skill level, and meet other youth tennis enthusiasts!
Register by 7/8.
Time: 10:45am-12:15pm | Fee: $55R/$75NR
Location: City Park Min/Max: 10/20
Instructor: USTA Members
CHEER CAMP AGES 5 TO 11
July 11-13 • Monday-Wednesday
This camp is a blend of gymnastics, dance, choreography and jumps as needed for cheerleading.
Fun games will be played to increase strength and flexibility.
Register by 7/8
Time: 9 am-12pm | Fee: $65R/$90NR
Location: City Park | Min/Max:10/30
Instructor: Kaitlin Allman Jameson
3 Ways to Register
- gainesville.org/online-registration
- In Person at the Civic Center or Frances Meadows Aquatic Center
- Via Fax: 770.531.281
Registration Form for Extreme Sports Camps
Registration Form for All Other Sports Camps
NO CASH ACCEPTED. CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY
Additional Information
Need assistance? Please call our front desk at 770-531-2680.
CHEERLEADING
Ages: 5-11
Register by June 24.
Register with Gainesville Parks and Recreation to cheer for the 6U-11U tackle leagues. Registration will be by age group. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of cheerleading and will support the youth football teams. A calendar of events will be distributed at registration. Cheerleaders will be wearing new uniforms and will receive new pom poms.
Fee: $100R/$135NR
Gainesville Parks and Recreation participates in the North Georgia Youth Football Association. Participants will be divided into single age groups, and will compete against teams from the North Georgia area. A calendar of events will be distributed at registration.
NORTH GEORGIA YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
AGE DETERMINED AS OF JULY 31, 2022.
Following NGYFA regulations, registration will only be accepted for the following:
1. City residents OR
2. Attend a city school OR
3. Zoned to attend a city school though attend a private school within the city limits.
4. Must provide birth certificate & proof of residency.
(Practice and Games Schedule TBA)
CROSS COUNTRY AGES 6 TO 14
August 1 to OCTOBER 1
This program will gradually build the participants’ endurance that will promote teamwork and their overall physical condition. Their training will also prepare them for the cross country competitions they will be participating in on Saturdays throughout the season.
Register by July 29.
Fee: $70R/$95NR
Location: Practices at Lanier Point and Midland Greenway; Meets TBA
YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL LEAGUES AGES 6 TO 11
July 18-November 21 Saturdays
Register ends June 24.
6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U
Fee: $100R/$135NR
Gainesville Parks and Recreation participates in the North Georgia Youth Football Association. Participants will be divided into single age groups, and will compete against teams from the North Georgia area. A calendar of events will be distributed at registration.
NORTH GEORGIA YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
AGE DETERMINED AS OF JULY 31, 2022.
Following NGYFA regulations, registration will only be accepted for the following:
1. City residents OR
2. Attend a city school OR
3. Zoned to attend a city school though attend a private school within the city limits.
4. Must provide birth certificate & proof of residency.
(Practice and Games Schedule TBA)
ROOKIE FLAG FOOTBALL AGES 6 TO 8
August 15- October 20
OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCY
Fee: 65R/90NR
Open to all players regardless of residency or school. Not a part of the North Georgia Youth Football Association. This competitive league introduces youngsters to the great game of flag football and fosters teamwork and skills. The first meeting will be at Candler Park.
Registration ends August 12.
AGE DETERMINED AS OF JULY 31, 2022.
(Practice and Games Schedule TBD)
PEE WEE TENNIS
AGES 3-5
August 22 to September 19
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 4 to 5pm
Register by August 20 or when class meets max.
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8
Fee:: $40R/ $55NR
Location: Roper Park