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Programs & Sports

Chamblee's Parks and Recreation Department runs a variety of programs and special events geared to every member of the family. 

Current Events & Activities:

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**CHAMBLEE ROCKS!
Celebrate July 4th in Keswick Park for the biggest and best party around!  Our Centennial Independence Day Celebration is full of fun activities for the whole family!

3:00 - Children's Carnival on the soccer field
4:00 - Karate Demonstration by Lewis Global Karate
4:30 - NoJoe's Clown Circus performance
5:00 - Children's annual bike parade - prizes for all!
6:00 - Rupert's Band performance, face painting and more clown entertainment for the kids!
9:00 - FIREWORKS!!!

Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy food from our new Food Court area featuring Guthries, Beyond the Bayou, Old Brick Pit BBQ, Smoothie King, and The Frosty Caboose!  Don't miss the S'mores by the Boy Scouts, it's not a picnic without them!  See you on the 4th!!

**Movie Under the Stars is back!
On Saturday, August 2 we're bringing back the big screen with the Spielberg classic, GOONIES!  Relive the greatest treasure hunt of your childhood and bring your kids to learn the lines you memorized like “Heyyyyyy youuuuuuuu guyyyyyyyyys!”  Share the excitement as the kids from Astoria take on the Fratelli’s and unknown caves and dangers to save their town and discover the treasure of One-Eyed Willy.  Come early to participate in movie trivia to earn your own treasure.  Movie will begin at dark, trivia contest at 7:30pm.  Concessions will be available but admission is FREE!

**Chamblee’s Summer Camp is not just day camp anymore, it’s a whole series!

M&M Soccer Camp –  June 2 - 6 & July 28 - Aug 1

Chamblee Day Camp – May 27 – June 27, July 7 -11, & July 21 – Aug 1

No Joe’s Clown Camp – July 14 – 18

Sign up for one or all of our fun and exciting camps this summer! 

M&M Soccer Camp is in it’s 2nd year.  This is a half day camp running from 8:30am – 12:30pm with early drop off availability at 8am.  M&M caters to children ages 5-12.  The cost is $80 per child.   M&M Soccer Camp is run by coaches Mike Mey of Olgethorpe University and Dunwoody High School and Mike Fleming of Dunwoody High School.

Chamblee Day Camp is ready for another exciting summer with Michelle Morriss at its fearless leader!  Day camp is for children ages 6-12 and cost $45 per week for Chamblee resident, $90 per week for non residents.  Camp is run from 8:30am-3:30pm but has pre-camp (7:30-8:30) available for an extra $5 per week and post camp (3:30 – 6:00) for an extra $10.  Camp offers trips to Dynamo each week for swimming, a variety of field trips throughout the summer, and a chance for kids to learn a multitude of different games, sports, and art techniques. 

Our newest camp addition is No Joe’s Clown Camp.  No Joe’s caters to everyone ages 8-108 so even parents and grandparents can get involved!  This camp experience will teach you every aspect of running a circus from performing to back stage lighting.  Topics will include comedic writing, movement, dance, juggling, make-up, mime, sets, and so much more!!  At the end of the week, campers will perform their very own circus for the community!  This is a very exciting opportunity that we hope many of you will take advantage of.  (See a sneak preview of No Joe’s at their performance at our July 4th celebration!)  The cost of this camp is $130 per camper which includes a professional make-up pallet, professional set of juggling balls, theatre quality clown nose, and graduation certificate.  This camp will fill up fast so don’t miss out!

Registration for all camps will begin on April 7 for Chamblee residents and April 14 for everyone.  Registration is held at the Parks & Recreation offices in the Civic Center at 3540 Broad St.  Please call 770-986-5016 for more information.

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Youth Activities

The City offers the following sports programs for children.

  • Fall and Spring Soccer for boys & girls ages 4 - 17
  • Spring Tee-ball/Baseball for boys & girls ages 3 - 8

Age eligibility date for the spring season is February 1st and for the fall season it is August 1st. (Ex. If your child turns 4 on Feb. 2, they cannot participate in soccer until the following season) 

Throughout the year, the City hosts several events for our youngest residents:

  • Daddy Daughter Dance - The Friday before Valentine's Day
  • Easter Egg Hunt - A week before Easter
  • Touch-A-Truck - A Saturday in September (changed from June)
  • Jack-O-Lantern Parade - The Saturday before Halloweeen 
  • Breakfast With Santa - A Saturday in December

Each year the City hosts a Summer Day Camp for children ages 6-12. The Camp runs for eight weeks throughout the Summer with an affordable weekly per child registration fee.

Adults

Currently the City has both Co-ed and Men's Softball leagues. Softball is offered in the spring and fall.

Events for the Entire Family

  • Annual Chamblee Road Race - A 5K race for runners and walkers. This is always held on Armed Forces day, the 3rd Saturday of May.
  • Independence Day Celebration - Featuring activities for kids and adults, food vendors, live music, and an elaborate fireworks show in Keswick Park

Seniors

The Parks & Recreation Department has partnered with the Senior Connections organization to offer our seniors various activities. These activities include monthly breakfasts, bus trips, etc. For more information on upcoming events, please call Senior Connections at 770-455-7602.

Call the Recreation Department at 770-986-5016 for registration information and time and date of events.