ACG is a community of professionals in Gainesville, Florida, who are constantly looking for new and exciting social activities and things to do.   Our events are coordinated by an experienced team of event leaders, and are designed to accommodate a wide range of interests.  Since 2001 we have posted over 2,900 events - enough to keep anyone's calendar full.   Whether you're looking to plan a weekend getaway months in advance, or just feel like doing something fun with friends tomorrow night, we've got you covered.   If you live in or around Gainesville, Florida, we have dozens of social activities, group events, and things to do!


www.adventureclub.info

Based in the heart of North Florida's famous "Spring Country," the. Adventure Outpost outfits and guides kayak and canoe tours on over 40 waterways throughout the region.   We also offer sales and rentals of canoes, kayaks and camping equipment, books, maps and more.


Riverguide200@yahoo.com
www.adventureoutpost.net

The Easton Foundations Archery Center is a cornerstone of the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex.   Whether just starting out in the sport of archery, or training for world competition, you can get the training you need to be your best.   The after-school archery program includes 6 weeks of lessons with a certified archery coach, equipment rental, and a certification of completion promoting the archer to the next level of training.


www.eastonnewberrysportscomplex.com/index-1.html
www.archerytrainingcenter.com

There are lots of opportunities to go camping with kids in the area.  Click on the links below for more information.

www.campflorida.com/campgrounds
www.koa.com/where/fl
www.floridaparks.com
www.gocampingamerica.com
www.trails.com/stateactivity.aspx?area=12637
www.wildernet.com

This huge sports complex opened in October 2009 and is home to the Easton Foundation Archery Center.   This facility includes baseball diamonds, a track and field area, event space and practice areas for other sports.   The City of Newberry Parks and Recreation department hosts their youth sports leagues here, and kids can also sign up to take archery, fencing and karate lessons as well.


www.eastonnewberrysportscomplex.com

One Saturday of every month 8:00AM - 12:00PM  /   February - November only
Check the website for specific dates.
All ages
FREE

FFS hosts monthly events that provide families the opportunity to fish together in a safe and fun setting at the 6 heavily stocked "catching ponds" on the grounds of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.   Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, sunshine bass, and channel catfish up to 10 lbs, and volunteers are on hand to help with baiting hooks and releasing fish.   There is a casting contest for the kids, where the winners have a chance to win prizes such as fishing poles and tackle boxes.   Loaner poles and tackle are provided for those that need it and the events are topped off by a free lunch and a prize raffle (also free), where numerous fishing related items are given to the kids.

http://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/FishSUCCESS/

There are lots of opportunites to go fishing with kids in the area.  Click the links below for more information.

www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/alachua
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/fl/fishing/alachua.htm
www.wildernet.com

Spending time enjoying Florida's outdoors is the natural thing to do.   And, Florida Outdoors is your gateway to discovering these adventures.   As you surf through our outdoor site you will find useful articles describing destinations, "how to" stories relating to the outdoors, and timely information that you need to know.   You will also find tips on how to enjoy Florida's outdoors, information on new outdoor products, photos, maps, and links to virtually every type of information you need to experience Florida's Outdoors.

www.florida-outdoors.com

The Florida State Parks System encompasses approximately 158 parks, including everything from museums and cultivated gardens to whole island and immense wild areas.   The vast majority are open to visitors and campers. The Florida state park system designates its acquisition into about a dozen categories: Florida state preserves, Florida state parks, Florida state historic sites, Florida state archeological sites, Florida state museums and others.   Florida State Parks are open from 8 a.m. to sunset everyday of the year.   However, many museums, visitor centers and historic sites are closed two days a week and their hours may vary.   The park entrance fees vary throughout the state and are subject to change.

FEE-FREE AND DISCOUNTED ENTRY DAYS FOR 2011 To celebrate special occasions, entry into Florida's state parks will be FEE-FREE or DISCOUNTED on the following days in 2011.
Sunday, May 8 – Mothers Day – 50 percent entry fee for families with mothers*
Sunday, June 19 – Fathers Day – 50 percent entry fee for families with fathers*
Sunday, July 17 – National Park and Recreation Day – Free for all*
Sunday, September 11 – Literacy Month – Free with library card, library book or donation of family-friendly book*
Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day – Free for all*

*Excludes the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.


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There are lots of opportunities to go hiking with kids in the area.   Click on the links below for more information.

www.trails.com
www.americantrails.org
www.floridatrail.org
www.floridahikes.com
www.wildernet.com

Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) is a program of USA archery that is designed to teach archery to young people, over a series of classes taught by a certified archery instructor or coach.   JOAD offers both recurve and compound archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also fosters focus, increased self-confidence, and team buidling skills.   JOAD is open to any youth archer aged 8 to 20 and is designed to grow with the youth archer.   Introductory JOAD classes teach the fundamentals of proper shooting form; as the young archer develops, they will learn more advanced techniques.


www.eastonnewberrysportscomplex.com/NewberryJOAD.html

This guide company offers a wide variety of paddling excursions on the Santa Fe, Ichetucknee, and Suwannee Rivers with day and overnight trips available.


gocanoeing@santeferiver.com
www.santeferiver.com