Forsyth's Camping Season Underway
Shady Grove Campground located on the shores of Lake Lanier is open through November 3.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Camping Season in Forsyth Kicks Off Monday
The 2013 camping season officially kicks off in Forsyth County.
Shady Grove Campground located at 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road opens on Monday to the delight of many. The campground, on the shores of Lake Lanier, offers 110 campsites for visitors and is open through November 3. “Shady Grove Campground’s popularity grows each year,” said Jerry Kinsey, director of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. “We look forward to welcoming campers as we officially begin the 2013 camping season in Forsyth County on March 25.” This is the third camping season since the county made a variety of improvements at the campground. Projects, which were completed during the off-season prior to the 2011 camping season, included expanded camping pads for larger recreational vehicles, a grassy play area and a shoreline restoration…
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Local Photo: Spotlight on Forsyth County Employees for Years of Service
Two employees with the parks and rec department hit the 25 year mark.
William White and Wendy Frazier, both of the Parks and Recreation Department, were each recognized for reaching 25 years of service with the county. The two were presented with a plaque at Thursday's Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting. Editor's Note: Tommy Bruce accepted the plaque on behalf of Wendy Frazier who was unable to attend. Do you have something to share with the community? Make sure to Add an Announcement for free on Cumming Patch. If you have an event coming up make sure to post it for free on our 'Events Calendar.'
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Receives Award
The parks and recreation department was nominated for the award by Special Olympics Forsyth County.
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department recently received the Special Olympics Georgia Training for Life Award in recognition of its ongoing involvement with and support of Special Olympics. The parks and recreation department was nominated for the award by Special Olympics Forsyth County (SOFC) for its support, facilities and staff made available to the organization over the years. “We cannot say enough about our Parks and Recreation,” said Susan Darlington, local coordinator for SOFC. “They [parks and rec] have proven time and again that they are committed to supporting Special Olympics Forsyth and strive to include many of our athletes in their everyday activities.” Darlington presented the award to the department at Thursday…
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Fowler Park Offering Children's Acting Workshop
The four-week workshop is entitled, “Imagine It! Do It!,” presented by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation.
If your children have an interest in the performing arts – beginning this weekend they can discover their acting talent by participating in a children's acting workshop offered at Fowler Park. “This program will offer young people the opportunity to have fun discovering a new talent,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Kinsey said. “By using their imagination and expressing themselves through acting, children participating in this workshop can improve their confidence while having fun.” The four-week workshop entitled, “Imagine It! Do It!,” is presented by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation and is available for children ages 6- to 8-years-old. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from Oct. 20 to Nov. 10 at the …
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Fall Softball Survey Underway
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is currently conducting a survey regarding community interest in a fall softball league.
If our community had a fall softball league would you support it and participate in some capacity? That's what the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department would like to know. The department is currently conducting a survey and is looking for input from parents and participants that would be interested in an opportunity to play recreational softball in a fall league. The league is geared for 15 and 16-year-old girls, according to Wayne Maddox, athletic manager of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. Some of the questions on the survey include the following: The deadline to respond is Friday, July 20, at 5 p.m. A copy of the survey can be downloaded from the PDF file to the right or by visiting the county parks and recreation Web …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Summer Camps at Sawnee Mountain
Sawnee Mountain Preserve is offering several summer camps for children ages 4- to 6-years-old.
Summer fun and adventure await campers during Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department’s Young Mountaineers Camp. The weeklong, nature-themed camps are being offered throughout the summer at Sawnee Mountain Preserve. The Young Mountaineers Camp is open to children ages 4- to 6-years-old. Campers will explore the trails of Sawnee Mountain while learning about the plants and animals that live in the forest in the area. Children will also get to hike, play nature-themed games, create crafts and have fun. Each week features a different theme: Underway now through Friday, June 22: Reptiles and Amphibians June 25-29: Native Americans July 2-6: Things with Wings (no camp July 4) July 9-13: Outdoor Adventures July 16-20: Going Green July …
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Sharon Elementary Opens Outdoor Learning Area
The DIGS has been specifically designed to integrate outdoor learning with classroom curriculum.
Sharon Elementary School in south Forsyth County hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday for the grand opening of its outdoor learning area called DIGS (Discover, Inspire, Grow, Succeed). The Sharon DIGS is a state of the art educational area which in unlike any other in Georgia. The DIGS is a 15,000 square foot area hosting more than 50,000 pounds of boulders rocks, and stones, donated from Mountain Stone, Lafarge Aggregates, and Polycor for the study of native geology. There is enough dirt and plants, thanks to John Deere Landscapes, for the students to maintain their own vegetable and herb gardens in raised and ground level beds. A WeatherBug Weather Station, complete with a digital system communicating with Sharon’s new science …
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
2012 Camping Season Kicks Off Monday
Camping season officially kicks off Monday, March 26 in Forsyth County.
Shady Grove Campground located at 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road opens on Monday, March 26 to the delight of many. The campground, on the shores of Lake Lanier, offers 110 campsites for visitors and is open through November 4. “It is exciting to open Shady Grove Campground for campers and to officially start the 2012 camping season in Forsyth County,” said Jerry Kinsey, director of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. “Shady Grove Campground remains a popular destination for Lake Lanier campers.” This is the second camping season since the county made a variety of improvements at the campground. Projects, which were completed during the off-season prior to the 2011 camping season, included expanded camping pads for larger recreational vehicles, …
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The New 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide Available
Looking for something to do around Forsyth County this spring and summer?
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department has released the latest 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide. The guide is chocked full of the latest information on recreational activities and camp programs available around the county. Some of the features include details on camps, athletics, fitness programs, special interest classes and more. The Activity Guide also includes information on new pass options offered for the county’s three recreation centers: The Activity Guide can be viewed on the Parks and Recreation Department page of the Forsyth County Web site or download the PDF file to the right.
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