Click here for the 2025-26 Galax Parks and Recreation Program Brochure

 

Part-Time Employment

We are accepting applications for part-time custodial position at the Galax Recreation Center.  Early morning hours Mon-Fri. with an occasional weekend morning.  Custodial responsibilities include all custodial duties at the recreation center.
You may pick up an application at the Galax Recreation Center and turn the application form into the front desk of the recreation center.                                      
We are accepting applications for part time recreation aide. Position will involve working on soccer, football, baseball and softball fields, general park and facility maintenance, mowing, recreation program set up and etc. Applications are available at the Galax Recreation Center and must be turned back in to the recreation center's front desk. For information contact 276-236-3218
 

Youth Summer Activity Program

Registration will begin for Ages 6-12
March 12-17 for city residents and city employees
Open Registration will begin March 18.
The program operates from 8am-5:30pm daily Mon.-Fri.
The Summer Activity program provides kids with quality care and recreational activities that include crafts, games, trips, swimming, and activities in the park.

 

 

Children’s Activity Programs

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAM (ASAP) 2025-26  

SPACES ARE LIMITED - Be sure to register now to secure your kids spot in the program for next fall.

The Galax Parks and Recreation Department’s After School Activity Program offers quality supervision for children who attend Galax City Schools in grades K through 5. The program provides after school pick up until 5:30 pm, a snack, recreational games and activities, crafts and homework assistance. The program operates Monday through Friday except when Galax City Schools are closed for holidays, workdays, and inclement weather. If the school closes before noon for inclement weather, the program will not operate. We do operate for any closing at noon or after.

Weekly Rates:

$50.00 per child                                                $90.00 for two children in the same household

$130.00 for three children in the same household

Registration Dates                                  Open Registration now

Call 276-236-3218 for more information.

Youth Sports Camps!
Sign up now at Galax Recreation Center 1st floor desk!
All Recreation camps are FREE!
Youth Basketball Camp
July 14, 15 & 16 at 9:00am – 11:00am
Galax Recreation Center 4th floor gym
Ages 8-13
Youth Softball Camp
July 21, 22 & 23 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mt. View Rec Park
Ages 8-13
Youth Baseball Camp
July 21, 22 & 23 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mt. View Rec Park
Ages 8-13
Youth Football Camp
July dates TBD 9:00am-11:00am
Galax High School Turf Football Field
Ages 8-13
Youth Cheerleading Camp
July 28, 29 & 30 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Felts Park Grandstand area
Ages 8-13
Youth Soccer Camp
July 28, 29 & 30 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Felts Park
Ages 8-13