2023 Youth Summer Job Fair!
The Youth Summer Job Fair will be held at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 starting at 5:00 PM! Those who attend the job fair will be given tips on completing job applications and preparing for interviews.
The following positions will also be available for youth, ages 16 to college age, at this job fair:
Day Camp Aide | $10.16/HR
Day Camp Director | $14.92/HR
Lifeguard | $10.16/HR
Turf Care Worker | $10.68/HR
For more information, please contact our Parks & Recreation Department at: 256-236-8221.
Back to School Bash!
Be sure to get in on the fun come Saturday, July 30th, when the Anniston City Schools host their Back to School Bash!
In addition to a school supply giveaway, this fun-filled event will feature vendors, face painting, games, activities, food trucks, and bounce houses! So, bring your chairs and children for some Summer fun before the new school year begins!
The event is open to all students and families of Cobb Preparatory Academy, Golden Springs Elementary, Randolph Park Elementary, Anniston Middle School, and Anniston High School!
When: Saturday, July 30th from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Where: Anniston High School Campus (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207)
Fourth Friday!
Fourth Friday returns for the summer on the following dates:
Friday, June 24th at 6:00 PM!
Friday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM!
Friday, August 26th at 6:00 PM!
Friday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM!
We are open to vendors for these four events, so please feel free to complete an application and send it to our Main Street Event Coordinator, Karla Eden, at: keden@annistonal.gov.
Link to Vendor Application: 4th Friday Vendor Application
For questions, you may reach out to Karla at: 256-371-3711.
DETAILS:
Join us every fourth Friday of the month June through September from 6pm till 9pm for our monthly street festival. We will have food and artisan vendors, kids activities, various themed shows, the classic car Cruise In, and more.
In June, we are bringing back the popular Freestyle Connection BMX Team for 3 action-packed stunt shows. Also on site, kids can bring their bicycle and test their skills on the Bike Rodeo Course. Learn how to safely maneuver through obstacles that you may encounter on the roads or trails.
In July, Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment will return to Anniston for our Summer Luau. Mahealani spent the last several months dancing in Hawaii and we are so excited to welcome her group back to Anniston! Join us as they take our community through various authentic island dances.
The Chopped Competition Returns in August, as a few of our downtown restaurants compete to take the title of Chopped Champion from reigning winner, Effina’s Downtown.
New this year, Main Street Anniston presents, Decades Night for our September Fourth Friday. As with all our Fourth Fridays, we encourage you to dress for the theme. Pick your favorite decade and come downtown for a night of groovy fun. This might be the end of our summer event series as we begin to gear up for our fall and winter activities but, that don’t mean you won’t feel your temperature rising… when Elvis takes the stage!
We love our vendors and can’t wait to have you join us for Fourth Friday, but please remember you must submit a new application for each Fourth Friday you plan to attend.
Summer Day Camp Program 2022!
The City of Anniston will host its annual Summer Day Camp Program. The Summer Camp will run from May 31st through August 5th, from 7:00am until 5:30pm (Monday – Friday), and it will take place at the following 3 community centers: the Carver Community Center, Norwood Hodges Community Center, & Wiggins Community Center!
Registration forms may be picked-up at each community center camp site. To download a printable version of the Summer Camp registration Form, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3LWSLoj
DETAILS:
DATES & TIMES
The Day Camps begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. — Monday through Friday. Ten action-packed weeks are planned beginning May 3 1 st and ending August 5, 2021. July 4th is a city -wide recognized holiday, and our camps will not operate.
STAFF
Participants in our strategically planned Day Camp Programs are supervised at all times by carefully screened counselors. These qualified leaders instruct the campers, as well as lead them through the daily schedule of activities. Calendars will be available each week to keep parents informed of upcoming events and activities.
COST
Camp fees for residents of the City of Anniston are $55 per week per child; $50 for each additional child in the same family. Weekly fees for non-residents are $60 per week per child. A convenient daily plan is only $15 per child (if space is available). There is a $25 one-time registration fee for all campers. Fees are non-refundable. Camperships are available for low income families living within Anniston City Limits whose children attend Anniston City Schools. Proof of school enrollment must be provided. Call the camp your child will be attending for more information.
REGISTRATION
Early registration is encouraged since all Anniston Day Camp Programs have limited enrollment. To register your child, follow instructions on the attached registration form.
Carver Center Summer Camp!
It’s Been A Long Time Coming! After many years, Carver Community Center will be a site for summer camp this year.
Camp begins in June and will end in August (specific dates are TBA). Our summer camp is a 10 week camp designed for school age children ages 5-12. Camp begins at 7:00 AM and ends at 5:30 PM Monday-Friday.
Our camp will be filled with fun activities, trips, & reading enrichment. Lunch & Snacks will be provided daily (IF YOUR CHILD REQUIRES SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LUNCH OR SNACKS PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR LUNCH & SNACKS DAILY. SNACKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE).
***PRE REGISTER***
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO AHEAD AND CONFIRM? IN ORDER TO HOLD A SPOT FOR YOUR CHILD BEFORE THE SUMMER RUSH THE BELOW AMOUNT WILL BE DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS AMOUNT COVERS REGISTRATION & THE FIRST WEEK OF CAMP:
$60 {CHILD ON CAMPER-SHIP}
$80 {RESIDENTS OF CALHOUN COUNTY}
$85 {NON-RESIDENTS}
For more information about camper-ships, registration forms, weekly camp fees, how to pay the pre-registration fee, or details about camp operations please contact the Center Director at 256-231-7630.
Youth Summer Job Fair!
The Youth Summer Job Fair will be held at the Carver Community Center (720 W. 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201) on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 starting at 5:00 PM! In addition to the positions below, tips on completing job applications and preparing for interviews will also be given!
The following positions will be available for youth, ages 16 to college age, at this job fair:
Camp Director
Camp Counselor
Lifeguard
Turf Care Worker
For more information, please contact our Parks & Recreation Department at: 256-236-8221.
2021 Summer Adult Sports League!
Gather up your friends, gear up for some competition, and register for any of the following fun Summer sports:
• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Kickball
• Soccer
You may #Register for the above adult Summer Sports online by visiting: https://annistonafc.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Games will begin the week of July 12th at the Anniston PARD Aquatic & Fitness Center (130 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205)! Thus, be sure to get a great team together so you may all have a blast this Summer!
