Registration officially opens today, Wednesday, April 15, for the beloved Camp Hamby Day Camp in Summerville, a long-standing summer tradition that has impacted generations of families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
A popular community tradition is making its return to downtown Summerville as the Ducky Derby is set for Saturday, May 9.
Families in Chattooga County have a chance to celebrate the season today as the Easter Bunny makes a special appearance at Sloppy Floyd State Park.
The event, hosted by the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park, will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the fire ring located in front of the park office.
Children will have the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny at no cost, and each child will receive a treat bag during the event.
A $10 parking pass or an annual park pass is required per vehicle to enter the park. However, a limited number of parking passes are available for checkout at no cost through the Chattooga and Trion Libraries.
Organizers say the event is a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the Easter season together.
Trion Football will host a youth football camp June 3, 4, and 5 at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
The camp is open to children ages 5 through 12 and will run each evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Participants will receive skills, drills, and instruction from Trion coaches and players, giving young athletes a chance to learn fundamentals and improve their game.
The cost is $30 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. Payment and registration will be accepted the day of camp at the stadium. Cash or checks will be accepted, with checks made payable to Trion Football.
Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy a festive spring outing when the Easter Bunny returns to Sloppy Floyd State Park next month for a special photo event.
Friends of Sloppy Floyd will host “Photos With the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the park office. Visitors are invited to bring their cameras and stop by for pictures with the Easter Bunny during the two-hour event.
The event offers local families a fun way to celebrate the Easter season and enjoy time together at the park.
A $10 ParkPass is required to attend.
For generations of families in Chattooga County, Camp Hamby has been a summertime tradition where children learn, grow, and build friendships in a setting rooted in faith and community. Operated by local United Methodist Churches, the long-running day camp has served as a welcoming place for kids to explore their relationship with Jesus while enjoying a full schedule of classic camp activities.
Families in Chattooga County have one more chance to wrap up 2025 with a kid-friendly activity at the Trion Public Library, as the library hosts the last Monday Fun Day of the year on Monday, December 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday Fun Days are presented by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System and are designed as a rotating schedule of family-friendly events that give kids and parents something fun to do at the start of each week. The program is held at the Trion Public Library, located at 15 Bulldog Boulevard in Trion.
Organizers encourage families to stop by each Monday for a different activity, with themed weeks that can include crafts, movies, family game days, and special clubs.
Happening today at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, families are invited to enjoy the Peppermint Project, a festive holiday event presented by the Friends of Sloppy Floyd from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The evening promises a magical kickoff to the holiday season with fun for all ages.