Classes & Events

Athens Land Trust’s Rooting for Community Camp is a place for kids to learn how to conserve, empower, and sustain communities through food, gardening, and a love for nature.

Rooting for Community Camp (RFC) is open to youth ages 8 to 12. RFC is a weekday, two-week full-day camp. RFC runs from June 17th through June 28th. Camp hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Camp drop-off and pick-up will be at either Williams Farm (235 Northside Drive, Athens, GA 30601) or the West Broad Market Garden (1573 West Broad Street, Athens, GA 30606). Rooting for Community Camp is $175 per child for the full camp session, however, full scholarships are available by application. RFC tuition is Due, in-full, by 5:00 PM on May 31, 2019. Camp slots and scholarships are alike are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

You will receive a decision on your camper’s application within (1) week of submission. Parents and guardians of campers are required to attend an orientation which will be held at 6 PM on Monday, June 7th at the Athens Land Trust office (685 N. Pope Street, Athens, GA 30601).

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To register, visit the Homebuyer Education Class page.

Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions and complete an application. There are two sessions per month on the second Tuesday at 12:00 noon and fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.  Register online or call 706-613-0122.  Registration is limited to 20 spaces.

To register, visit the Homebuyer Education Class page.

Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions and complete an application. There are two sessions per month on the second Tuesday at 12:00 noon and fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.  Register online or call 706-613-0122.  Registration is limited to 20 spaces.

To register, visit the Homebuyer Education Class page.

Are you interested in learning more about homeownership opportunities through Athens Land Trust? Anyone interested in Athens Land Trust’s Affordable Housing Program will get an overview of the program, have the opportunity to ask any questions and complete an application. There are two sessions per month on the second Tuesday at 12:00 noon and fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.  Register online or call 706-613-0122.  Registration is limited to 20 spaces.