Family Outdoor Adventures
Keep your Family Active and Informed of Fun Outdoor Adventures
Look no further because the Atlanta Area Council is ready to keep your family active and informed of fun, outdoor adventures happening in your area. We will update this page with weekly listings of activities and events happening throughout the month.
Upcoming Summer Activities
| DATE | ACTIVITY | COST | LOCATION |
| June 5 | Disc Golf | FREE | Central Park, Cumming, GA |
| June 6 | Biking | FREE | Outback Bikes, 484 Moreland Ave |
| June 12 | Jr. Ranger Hike 1 | FREE | Arabia Mountain |
| June 13 | Pickleball | FREE | North Park Tennis Courts, Alpharetta |
| Jun 19 | Jr. Ranger Hike 2 | FREE | Stone Mountain |
| June 26 | Fishing | FREE | At Capacity |
| July 3 | Jr. Ranger Hike 3 | FREE | Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area |
| July 10 | Jr. Ranger Hike 4 | FREE | Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park |
| July 11 | Biking | FREE | Outback Bikes, 484 Moreland Ave |
| July 17 | Disc Golf | FREE | Dubree Park, Woodstock, GA |
| July 24 | Fishing | FULL | Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base |
| July 31 | Jr. Ranger Hike 5 | FREE | Sweetwater Creek State Park |
| August 7 | Jr. Ranger Hike 6 | FREE | MLK, Jr. National Historic Park |
| August 14 | Disc Golf | FREE | Village Green, Peachtree Corners, GA |
| August 21 | Jr. Ranger Hike 7 | FREE | Panola Mountain State Park |
| August 22 | Biking | FREE | Outback Bikes, 484 Moreland Ave |
| September 12 | Disc Golf | FREE | Central Park, Cummings, GA |
>Hiking - Plan a Hike With Your Family at Any One of Several Nearby Parks.
You can hike at any time or any day. Please see the Hike of the Week at the bottom of the page for details on each trail. Any one trail can count towards the Hiking Scouting on Depand patch. For each additional trail they hike the Scout will get an additional Hiking rocker patch at the end of the season. Join the Junior Ranger Program at Georgia State Parks and use your hike towards those requirements as well!
| June 12 | June 19 | July 3 | July 10 | July 31 | August 7 | August 21 |
>Biking - Learn How to Cycle Safely From Pros, Then Take a Stroll on Freedom Park Trail.
Don’t forget to bring your water bottle, sunscreen, and bicycles!
| Sunday June 6 from 1-3PM | Sunday July 11 from 1-3PM | Sunday August 22 from 1-3 PM |
>Disc Golf - An Exciting, Fast-Paced and Fun Game For the Family to Play.
There will be demo Disc to use and vendors will be there with starter sets if Families would like to purchase for $25.00
It is recommended you download a free udisc app which will help you score your game and help map where the next holes are located.
Be sure to bring water, sunscreen and good shoes.
| June 5 | July 17 | August 14 | September 12 |
>Pickleball - A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
Be sure to bring water, court shoes, such as basketball shoes or tennis shoes, and sunscreen.
>Fishing - Learn how to Fish and Use Those Skills in the Lake!
Join us at Allatoona Aquatics Base to learn about fishing.
| June 26 - At Capacity | July 24- At Capacity |
Share Your Family Outdoor Adventures For a Chance to Win $50!
Attend a Family Outdoor Adventure event and share your photograph on social media using the hashtag #FamilyOutdoorAdventures. You will be eligible for an opportunity to be in a random drawing for one of twenty $50 gift cards courtesy of the Atlanta Area Council!
The 2021 Family Outdoor Adventures Patches
Drop by the service desk at the Volunteer Service Center to collect your Family Outdoor Adventures Patch. Earn additional “rocker” patches for each additional event you attend.
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Jr Ranger: Let's Go Fishing! | Learn how much fun fishing can be, and how to be safe doing it. | Download |
| Jr Ranger: Roving Ranger Passport | Use this passport to collect a badge with a visit to seven parks around Metro Atlanta and earn the “Roving Ranger” emblem of honor. | Download |
| Jr. Ranger: Activity Book | Activities to learn more about Georgia’s wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources. | Download |