Having a party or looking for a different activity to do with friends this summer? Well, Sporting Youth has compiled a list of places offering group rates and party packages. Not only is a larger group more fun, it is cheaper, too! Check it out and let us know if there are any we missed!
Showtime Bowling Center
555 Macon Hwy., Athens
706-548-4746
This program offers a fun, instruction-rich experience for all ages. USBC trained and certified coaches available for the Youth Bowlers’ skill levels.
Group Rates: Mon-Thurs only: 30 People & 6 lane minimum,
$40.00 per hour, $35.00 for each additional hour
Stars & Strikes Family Entertainment Center
Stars and Strikes Headquarters
1700 Winder Hwy., Dacula
678-965-5707, www.starsandstrikes.com
Over 30 bowling lanes, laser tag arenas, kid-friendly bumper cars and more than 85 high-tech Arcade games
2’s R Wild Thursdays for kids 18 and under: $2.00 bowling, shoe rental and laser tag.
Check out the website for group rates and packages.
Canoeing Broad River Outpost
7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd., St. Rd. 281, Danielsville
706-795-3242, www.broadriveroutpost.com
Open 7 days a week through October
Kayak or canoe down the Broad River, camping is also available. Beginner levels and up can enjoy different sections of the river on a variety of kayak and canoes. Instruction available.
Group Rates: one free rental with every 10th person
A & F Driving Range
1110 Elder Rd., Watkinsville
Clay Chappell: 706-769- 0124, www.usjuniorgolfassociation.org
Ages: 5-15
Private and group lessons available in a flexible format. Learn to golf or practice your game!
Group Birthday Party Rates: Par Package $150.00 for 2 hours and 10 kids, includes instruction, balls and clubs. Eagle Package $250.00 includes all the above plus hot dogs, chips, drinks, cake and goodie bags!
Groovy Golf at GA Square
Located inside Georgia Square Mall
3700 Atlanta Hwy. # 1, Athens
706-546-0825
Come try your skill at this fun indoor putting facility.
Group Rates: $4.00 per person for 10 or more people
Birthday Rate: $140.00 for 1 ½ hours and up to 15 people, extra participants, $5.00 per person. Groovy Golf will give exclusive facility rights to birthday parties. Includes use of tables and separate party room.
Play N Trade
1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens
706-546-7501
A gamers paradise where you can play before you buy.
Group Tournaments very Tuesday at 6:30 pm: $5.00 in advance, $10.00 day of tournament. Games vary, call for information.
Birthday Packages available every Sunday. Includes any one of eight system types. $150.00 for 2 hours and 10 kids, additional participants, $35.00 for up to 5 more kids.
Georgia Elite Gymnastics
1235 Cedar Shoals Dr., Athens
706-549-0160, www.georgiaelitegymnastics.com
A junior Olympic training facility that offers introductory classes to top competitive programs. Open registration.
Group Rates: $180.00 for 1 ½ hours for 18 kids, includes 2 coaches and instruction ($40.00 for up to 8 additional kids). Tables and chairs provided.
Birthday Parties: all of the above except 1 hour of instruction plus 30 minutes for cake and gifts.
Dynamic Games Paintball Arena
237 Picklesimon Rd., Winder
770-868-5630, www.dgspaintball.com
Supervised games of speedball and woodsball on courses that accommodate more than 20 people. Tournaments also available. 12 sponsored teams call DGS home.
Group: 10 or more people $35/hour for wood or urban field. All rental packages include field fee, air and equipment ranging from $27-$61. Reservations requested. Church and team packages available, see website.
Knights Crossing
260 Cowart Rd., Commerce
770-530-3984, www.knightscrossingpaintball.com
Come enjoy a game of fast paced woodsball at this conveniently located field.
Group Rates: 10 or more without equipment: $30.00 per person includes referee, 500 rounds of paintballs, fill fee, CO2 fill, marker and mask. With equipment: $25.00 per person includes referee, fill fee, CO2 fill and 500 rounds. At least one week notice plus $10.00 per person deposit required on all groups. All sessions include safety briefing.
Rock Climbing Active Climbing
665 Barber St., Athens
706-354-0038, www.activeclimbing.com
Climbing gym for all ages. Enjoy bouldering, climbing, yoga and pilates.
Gear and instruction to get started or advanced challenges for the experienced climber.
Group Rates: $120.00 for up to 5 kids for 2 hours of climbing. Includes climbing coach, harness, and shoes. $220.00 for 10 kids, includes all above. $320.00 for 15 kids, includes all the above.
Birthday Parties: Group Rates apply for 1 ½ hours and additional ½ hour for cake and presents. Includes climbing coach, harness, shoes, tee shirts, plates, utensils and cups. Tables available.
Skate Around USA
3030 Cherokee Rd., Athens
706-546-5951
Indoor rink with group rink rental, individual/group lessons as well as public skates and parties available.
Saturday Special: skate 10am to 5pm for $5.00, includes lunch.
Birthday Parties: $65.00 for 10 kids. Includes skate rental, pizza slice, drink, glow bracelet and private party room. $100.00 for 15 kids includes all the above plus balloons, happy birthday button for birthday child and free pass to return for all party participants. $175.00 for 20 children includes all the above plus new pair of skates for the birthday child (one week notice required to order skates).
Skateboarding & BMX Biking ACC Skate Park
S.E. Clarke Park
440 Lexington Rd., Athens
706-613-3871, www.accleisureservices.com
This public skate park is open 8am to dusk and features bowl and street course components. Includes ramps, grinding edges, rails and steps. Constructed of poured concrete suitable for BMX bikes and skateboards. Helmets required. 20 small covered bleachers for spectators.
ZioN Skate Park
1051 Business Boulevard
Watkinsville, GA 30677
www.skatezion.com
Visit the website for more information.
Georgia Aquatic Center
2543 Macon Hwy., Watkinsville
706 769-2782, www.georgiaaquaticcenter.com
Swim all year round at the amazing aquatic center that has two outdoor pools, tower slides, an indoor pool, tennis courts, concession and swim shop.
Group, Birthday and Special Event Gatherings: Member Price $175.00
Non-Member $250.00 Includes 2 hours of fun for up to 15 people, picnic tables, umbrellas, lifeguard and one t-shirt. Additional participants $5.00
Summer Hill Recreation Club
1020 Chestnut Hill Rd., Athens
705 353-9222, www.summerhillrecreation.com
With two facilities located at Chestnut Hill Rd. and Twelve Oaks, this recreation club has everything for summer fun including pool, tennis courts, concession and banquet room (at Chestnut location only).
Groups and Parties: Chestnut Hill - $100.00/members, $200.00/non-members for up to 20 people. Includes 2 hours of swimming fun and banquet room. 21-40 people $125.00/members, $225.00/non-members
Day of week restrictions apply during summer season.
Twelve Oak Parties - $60.00/members only, 15 person limit for 2 hours.
Covered pavilion area with tables provided.
Canopy Studios
160 Tracy St., Athens
706-549-8501, www.canopystudio.com
Classes offered in teen trapeze and tumbling as well as other art movement such as yoga, contact improvisation and hip-hop. Fantastic venue for all parties with a 2000 sq. ft. of space and 30x40 dance floor.
Parties: 90 minute party includes 1 hour with 2 trapeze instructors for $150. 1 hour of trapeze fun plus a short performance for $165.
Funopolis Family Fun Center
40155 Hwy. 441, Commerce
706-335-3855, www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com
This new family attraction offers indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages. Arcade, bumper cars and boats, kiddie rides, climbing wall, go-karts, lazer tag, mini golf, water wars and more!
Group Rates: Packages available for 25 or more people. Prices vary depending on day of the week and activities. Reservations required. For more information on group sales, visit website for details.
Birthday Parties available for 8 kid minimum and 10 kid minimum. Prices vary from $10.00 to $35.00 per child depending on package type. See website for details. Reservations required.
Pump It Up
400 Commerce Blvd. Suite D, Athens
706-613-5675, www.pumpitupparty.com
“The Inflatable Party Zone” where you can enjoy a private indoor party with interactive inflatable play structures.
Ages 2-adult.
Party Packages: Price range form $159-$249. See website for details. Vary by number of features and participants (15-25).
Groups: $5-$10 per person. Private meeting/party room and food and beverage package available.
UGA Foley Field (baseball/spring only)
Corner of Pinecrest and Rutherford, Athens
706-542-2917, www.georgiadogs.com
Have your next party a baseball party at historic UGA Foley Field.
Baseball Party: includes 20 general admission tickets, tour of Foley Field, scoreboard message, cookie cake, and autographed poster.
Other promotions and specials available and vary by season. See Promotions/Marketing under Athletics heading on website.
Atlanta Braves
404-614-1336, www.braves.com/birthday
Celebrate your birthday for free at an Atlanta Braves game!
Birthday celebrant can go to the above website and register for a
free ticket to a game of their choice. Contact beth.marshall@braves.com
for more information.
Original Link compiled By Hunter Reed, Oconee County High School, Class of 2012
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