Programs for Children and Youth

The Athens Housing Authority has made a commitment to fund programs that provide children and youth with positive academic, leadership, and life-long learning skills. Our partners in this effort include:

Boys and Girls Club of Athens
Located within the J. R. Wells Community, the Boys and Girls Club provides guided activities for youth. Call (706) 353-2823 for more information.

East Athens Dance Center
A program of Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services, students are introduced to various forms of dance. Students gain confidence, self-esteem and poise during the program's eight-week sessions. All dance clothing and shoes are provided. Call (706) 613-3624 for class schedules.

Computer Laboratory
A computer laboratory is located in the Nellie B Community Center to assist students with computer competency and study skills. Call (706) 425-5300 for information about this activity.

Athens Tutorial Program
Award-winning academic program located at Rocksprings helps students with reading and math skills. For more information, call (706) 354-1653.


Other Youth Activities

Youth Achievement Awards
Each year, the Athens Housing Authority and the ICC recognize students for their achievements in academics, fine arts, and sports during a special ceremony.

Summer Lunch Program
Working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Office of School Readiness, the Athens Housing Authority serves as the local administrator of the school lunch program. Every child in Athens-Clarke County over the age of three years and under 18 years is eligible to receive a meal through the Summer Lunch Program. Entering its 16th year running the local program, the Athens Housing Authority delivers free lunch to over 20 locations Monday - Friday for eight weeks in the summer. Each year, about 5,000 lunches are served. To date, nearly 550,000 lunches have been served since the program started in Athens. For more information about the Summer Lunch Program, call (706) 425-5391.