Summer break will be here before we know it. While making plans for family vacations and lazy days at the pool, do not forget to schedule a week or two of camp activities for the kids. Our annual guide of local summer camps should help you find overnight and day camps that work for your family. Register early since many camps fill up quickly.
Brainy Bytes Technology Camps
Weekly half-day and full-day camps start June 5. Children are supplied with everything they need to create video games, movies, 3D printed objects, robot battles and more. Locations in Woodstock, Acworth, Marietta and Roswell. 770-826-0449.
Weekly half-day and full-day camps start June 5. Children are supplied with everything they need to create video games, movies, 3D printed objects, robot battles and more. Locations in Woodstock, Acworth, Marietta and Roswell. 770-826-0449.
Camp Gideon
A Christian camp located on Lake Allatoona that offers day and overnight camping programs for children and youth to engage them socially, spiritually and physically through a variety of outdoor activities. IMPACT Camp (co-ed, ages 12+) June 10-16, Discovery Day Camps (co-ed, ages 5-11) June 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 and D24 Overnight Camp (co-ed, ages 7-13) July 3-7.
A Christian camp located on Lake Allatoona that offers day and overnight camping programs for children and youth to engage them socially, spiritually and physically through a variety of outdoor activities. IMPACT Camp (co-ed, ages 12+) June 10-16, Discovery Day Camps (co-ed, ages 5-11) June 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 and D24 Overnight Camp (co-ed, ages 7-13) July 3-7.
Camp Juliette Low
An overnight camp for girls ages 7-17 that offers outdoor programs to foster self-confidence, independence, teamwork and leadership. Traditional camping, platform tents, outdoor adventure, fun and friendship await. One- and two-week sessions available June 4-July 29. Cost is $915 for one week and $1,800 for two. Located on Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, Ga. For more info call 770-428-1062 or email info@CJL.org.
An overnight camp for girls ages 7-17 that offers outdoor programs to foster self-confidence, independence, teamwork and leadership. Traditional camping, platform tents, outdoor adventure, fun and friendship await. One- and two-week sessions available June 4-July 29. Cost is $915 for one week and $1,800 for two. Located on Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, Ga. For more info call 770-428-1062 or email info@CJL.org.
Camp Splash
The Woodstock Aquatic Center and Gold Swim school host weekly summer Camp Splash June 5 through July 21 for ages 4-12 with a of maximum 16 campers per week. Campers need to bring a packed lunch daily; snacks and water provided. Camp is $265 per week, $250 for multiple weeks, 10 percent off for siblings. To register, call 770-591-1998.
The Woodstock Aquatic Center and Gold Swim school host weekly summer Camp Splash June 5 through July 21 for ages 4-12 with a of maximum 16 campers per week. Campers need to bring a packed lunch daily; snacks and water provided. Camp is $265 per week, $250 for multiple weeks, 10 percent off for siblings. To register, call 770-591-1998.
Summer camping experience available at the Woodstock and Canton locations. Full-day camp for ages 5-15, and half-day camp for ages 4-5, Monday through Friday May 30-July 28. Traditional and specialty programs offered. Cost of traditional full-day camp is $170 per child per week. For more info, call 678-880-3502 or email robertbe@ymcaatlanta.org.
Cherokee Tennis Center
Tiny Tots Camp for ages 8 and younger Monday-Thursday 8:15-9 a.m. Cost is $50 per session. Includes tennis games, review of tennis fundamentals with the emphasis on fun. The USTA 10 and under format uses smaller nets, softer/lower bouncing balls, and short courts tailored to younger players. Each camper will receive a gift the first week. Day camp is for ages 8 and older, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $160 per session and consists of tennis drills, point play, game play and more. Each session will end with prizes and a pizza party. Campers will receive a T-shirt during the first week. Multiple child discounts are offered for both camps. A minimum of five participants is needed for each session. Fridays will be used as rain makeup days, if necessary. For info, call 770-592-4582.
Tiny Tots Camp for ages 8 and younger Monday-Thursday 8:15-9 a.m. Cost is $50 per session. Includes tennis games, review of tennis fundamentals with the emphasis on fun. The USTA 10 and under format uses smaller nets, softer/lower bouncing balls, and short courts tailored to younger players. Each camper will receive a gift the first week. Day camp is for ages 8 and older, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $160 per session and consists of tennis drills, point play, game play and more. Each session will end with prizes and a pizza party. Campers will receive a T-shirt during the first week. Multiple child discounts are offered for both camps. A minimum of five participants is needed for each session. Fridays will be used as rain makeup days, if necessary. For info, call 770-592-4582.
Dance For His Glory
Camps will be held June 12-16 and July 24-28 and include Princess Camp for ages 3-6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $50 per week; Rising Star Ballet, Tap and Jazz Camp for ages 7-10, 9:30- 11:30 a.m., $50 per week; Ballet Intensive Camp for ages 11 and up, noon-2:30 p.m., $65 per week, and Hip, Hop and Tap Camp for ages 11 and up noon-2:30 p.m., $65 per week.
Camps will be held June 12-16 and July 24-28 and include Princess Camp for ages 3-6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $50 per week; Rising Star Ballet, Tap and Jazz Camp for ages 7-10, 9:30- 11:30 a.m., $50 per week; Ballet Intensive Camp for ages 11 and up, noon-2:30 p.m., $65 per week, and Hip, Hop and Tap Camp for ages 11 and up noon-2:30 p.m., $65 per week.
Dance Imagination
Fairytale Dance Camp is four hours of games, craft activities, snack, play time, tumble, lunch and dance. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13-16, June 20-23, July 11-14, 18-21. Cost is $40 per day or $140 per week. Registration begins April 10.
Fairytale Dance Camp is four hours of games, craft activities, snack, play time, tumble, lunch and dance. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13-16, June 20-23, July 11-14, 18-21. Cost is $40 per day or $140 per week. Registration begins April 10.
Elm Street Drama Camps
One of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Camps are taught by trained counselors who introduce ages 5-14 to the exciting world of theater. Campers develop skills, build character and have fun through writing, producing and performing their own show in one week. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5-July 28 (excluding July 3-7). Registration is $220. Call 678-494-4251 for more information and to register.
One of the oldest and largest arts education programs for young people in the region. Camps are taught by trained counselors who introduce ages 5-14 to the exciting world of theater. Campers develop skills, build character and have fun through writing, producing and performing their own show in one week. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5-July 28 (excluding July 3-7). Registration is $220. Call 678-494-4251 for more information and to register.
K.A.O.S. Camp
A specialized camp designed for ages 6-22 (campers will be divided based on their age) with developmental disabilities who have special needs and want a place to hang out over the summer. There will be a 1:3 ratio of experienced counselors to campers with three field trips weekly. Activities include arts and crafts, exploring parks, swimming, bowling and laser tag. Campers need to bring a lunch and two snacks daily, unless otherwise noted on the schedule. Early registration begins April 10 at 9 a.m. for campers who attended four or more weeks of camp last summer. Returning campers need to bring the letter received in the mail to registration. Regular registration begins April 17 at 9 a.m. at the Recreation Center, 7545 Main St. Camps run 9 a.m.- 3 p.m Monday-Friday, May 30-July 28, except for July 3-7. No before or extended care is available for K.A.O.S Camp. Cost is $130 per week. For more info, contact Frankie Sanders at fsanders@cherokeega.com.
Kids Time Academy
This summer’s themes are imagination and adventure. Weekly camp sessions are structured for students to experience indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, long with group projects and activities. Call 770-345-0636 to register.
This summer’s themes are imagination and adventure. Weekly camp sessions are structured for students to experience indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, long with group projects and activities. Call 770-345-0636 to register.
Paper.Scissors.Cake.
Camps for ages 2-12 broken down into three camp days and times. Toddler and preschool camps have weekly themes, while school-age children will explore painting, drawing, collage, mixed media and woodworking. No two camp sessions are alike. Located at 6687 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. For more details, call 404-867-1630 or email paperscissorscake@windstream.net.
Camps for ages 2-12 broken down into three camp days and times. Toddler and preschool camps have weekly themes, while school-age children will explore painting, drawing, collage, mixed media and woodworking. No two camp sessions are alike. Located at 6687 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock. For more details, call 404-867-1630 or email paperscissorscake@windstream.net.
A summer camp with a pint-sized town where safety messages are taught by Cherokee County safety professionals to children entering kindergarten in the fall. Topics covered include: water, poison and fire safety, stranger awareness, school bus, pedestrian and traffic safety, and more. Volunteers help run three one-week sessions at Bascomb Elementary School 9 a.m.-noon, June 5-9, 12-16 and 19-23. Cost is $80 per child per week and includes crafts, snacks and a T-shirt. For more information and registration forms, contact Director Ashley Arp cherokeecountysafetytown@gmail.com or 770-894-2151 for questions.
The Stables at Towne Lake
Summer camp for ages 5-14 emphasizes having a pleasurable experience through safe riding techniques and making new two- and four-legged friends. Participants engage in riding, learning, crafts with qualified instructors and some of the best kid-loving horses around. Cost is $350 per week with early registration discounts. Camp dates are: June 5-9, 12-16, 26-30, July 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28. For more info, call 678-704-7099 or email info@thestablesattownelake.com
Summer camp for ages 5-14 emphasizes having a pleasurable experience through safe riding techniques and making new two- and four-legged friends. Participants engage in riding, learning, crafts with qualified instructors and some of the best kid-loving horses around. Cost is $350 per week with early registration discounts. Camp dates are: June 5-9, 12-16, 26-30, July 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28. For more info, call 678-704-7099 or email info@thestablesattownelake.com
Towne Lake Hills Smash and Splash Tennis and Swim Camps scheduled for June 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, July 10-13, 17-20. Advanced USTA Tournament Camp is July 24-27. For more information, email tlhtennisacademy@gmail.com.
Xplosive Speed and Agility Camp
Speed and agility are vital aspects of basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, baseball, football, etc. Coaches from Engineered Athletics, LLC will help kids get on the path to becoming faster and more agile. Riverside Athletic Complex, 6-8:30 p.m. June 26-30 for ages 6-15. Cost is $100 per participant; T-shirt included. Please bring a water bottle; coolers of water provided. For more info, contact Neely Motiejunas, 770-924-7768, or nmotiejunas@cherokeega.com.
Speed and agility are vital aspects of basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, baseball, football, etc. Coaches from Engineered Athletics, LLC will help kids get on the path to becoming faster and more agile. Riverside Athletic Complex, 6-8:30 p.m. June 26-30 for ages 6-15. Cost is $100 per participant; T-shirt included. Please bring a water bottle; coolers of water provided. For more info, contact Neely Motiejunas, 770-924-7768, or nmotiejunas@cherokeega.com.
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