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Redefine your summer at Baylor School’s Camp Walkabout It’s summer and it’s time to put down the books. The question is, what should you pick up?

This summer, make it a map, a paddle board, a kayak, and a whole new set of experiences with Baylor School’s Camp Walkabout for kids 11 to 14-years-old.

Our 690-acre campus is located on a river adjacent to a lake at the foot of three mountains. And, of course, Chattanooga is one of the Southeast’s premiere adventure destinations.

Our campers get to kayak and canoe on the Chattooga River, paddleboard in the Tennessee River Gorge, rock climb on the Cumberland Plateau, hike through Cloudland Canyon, and sleep under the southern stars. And it’s only two hours from Atlanta!

Our camp sessions are: Session 1: June 12 - 24, 2016 Session 2: July 3 - 15, 2016 Baylor sophomore Miles Marks, a Baylor School boarding student from Atlanta, has always enjoyed the outdoors, mainly fishing and hunting. Two summers ago, he introduced himself to outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, rappelling, and climbing at Baylor’s Camp Walkabout and it was love at first sight. “It was a great introduction. I

loved all of it,” says Miles.

So this summer, come enjoy one of the Southeast’s premier adventure destinations -- no previous outdoor experience is necessary, just an adventurous

Chattanooga, Tennessee

spirit, an enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to try new things and make new friends.

Learn more: www.baylorschool.org/campwalkabout

Facebook: www.facebook.com/campwalkaboutbaylor Instagram & Twitter: @campwalkaboutbaylor

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Montessori Kids Academy 3034 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 www.montessoricumming.com

678-208-0774

Accepting children 18 months to 12 years

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Loving to learn at PPP ~ We’re as happy as can be Come see what everyone is talking about Rushing through your afternoon to hurry and pick up your child as early as you can from their preschool?? Not to worry if your child is a student at Peachtree Park Prep (PPP) !

A very unusual thing happens at PPP on an almost daily basis….parents arrive for pick up and leave without their child because they want to stay and continue the fun activities and exciting learning…Loving to Learn at PPP! Peachtree Park Prep is proud to be celebrating their 20th year of serving the families of North Fulton County and the surrounding Gwinnett County communities.

“We are very proud that parents from Sugarloaf, Norcross, Milton/Roswell will travel to our school even if it’s out of their way.

It’s great to know they know it’s worth it for their child”, notes owner Kay Paschal.

The advanced curriculum is enhanced by specialty instruction in Art, Music, Spanish & Chinese Language

Instruction, Computer, and Physical Education~ offered complimentary.

Combining high academic standards with an outstanding, long term faculty and administrative staff, Peachtree Park Prep is the hallmark of private early education. Test scores rank students, Pre-K and Kindergarten level,“higher than most schools across the nation”, as noted by ITBS Assessment Center.

"If parents of preschool age children only knew all the incredible things going on at PPP, you wouldn't be able to build a school big enough to enroll everyone who wanted their child to go to Peachtree Park Prep!".... PPP mom SUMMER CAMP OF PPP: Referred to by many as “the best kept secret in Alpharetta”, the day camp of PPP for school-age children mixes exciting field trips from the many venues of Atlanta and the Southeast to “summer sharp” STEM, Chess, and community service projects. www.peachtreeparkprep.com

LOVING TO LEARN & PLAY AT PEACHTREE PARK PREP

Summer Camp & Fall Registration OPEN!

INFANTS • TODDLERS • PRESCHOOL • KINDERGARTEN • AFTER SCHOOL • CAMPS Come Meet the FABULOUS FACULTY!

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ALPHARETTA CAMPUS 225 Park Bridge Pkwy • Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-667-8854 PeachtreeParkPrep.com

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CONGRATULATIONS ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LOVING TO LEARN

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Catch the Spirit!

Campers... take your mark, get set, go.

The ALL NEW Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Games is the ideal destination for 5 to 12 year old boys and girls.

By providing a global view of Rio 2016 Olympic Games, campers will experience an interactive peek inside participating countries’ cultures, customs, cuisine and more! Add to that our own unique twist on the games themselves, and campers will experience 9 fabulous weeks designed to instill confidence, encourage teamwork and foster FUN! After 30 years of providing unforgettable summer camp experiences for children, Kids ‘R’ Kids has found that whenever you combine physical activity, interactive learning and good old-fashioned fun - everybody WINS!

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6:00am - 6:30pm M-F • 3036 Old Atlanta Road • Cumming, GA 30041 • www.krk52.com • 678-648-3175

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Strong kids, rock star role models Every camp wants to provide an experience that is memorable, fun, and that has lasting meaningful impact.

Strong Rock certainly has those ends in mind, but there is more they are expecting their campers to take home.

James and Corie Himstedt, the owners and directors, understand that parents are looking for more than nostalgic moments of childhood past. Parents want to know the experiences they choose for their kids will help them develop the range of social skills, moral character and practical tools necessary for success in an ever challenging world.

The counselors and staff at Strong Rock are serious about their responsibility as role models for campers.

They take pride in the quality of the instruction they deliver in skill classes and their greatest pleasure is seeing campers growing in knowledge and character. Outside of camp’s version of the classroom, counselors look for opportunities to help campers develop meaningful relationships, navigate good

decision-making, wade through moral challenges, and discover what God wants them to know about Him and themselves.

Strong Rock is a co-ed Christian camp for 1st through 10th graders, offering a wide variety of skill classes, exciting evening programs, and genuine biblical discovery. They will host an Open House on Sunday, March 20th, from 1:30-5:30pm which is the perfect opportunity for campers to see some of what to expect from their Strong Rock experience.

After a short tour, families can grab a snack and head off to enjoy activities. Campers will get to meet some of the staff and parents have the opportunity to spend time with the directors.

The camp is conveniently located just 1.5hrs northeast of Atlanta in Cleveland, GA. For more information, please visit www.strongrockcamp.com or call Rebecca at (706) 348-1533. Come see why at Strong Rock everyone is family.

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MAGNOLIA FARM Offering boys and girls a summer of joy, wonder & fun on the farm!

Much more than just “horsing around” Offering boys and girls a summer of joy, wonder and fun exploring the barnyard with its farm animals and horses, pastures, garden, woods and stream at our farm! Our farm animals include two donkeys, Eore and Bella, two pigs, Wilbur and Babe (brothers), five goats that love to be brushed, two very shy sheep and perhaps a few new animals this summer!

Our Mission: To develop camper’s confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking; connection with the out of doors and spiritual growth. Activities may include archery, arts and crafts, board and field games, camp songs, creek stomping, devotionals, farm animal care, fort building, gardening, horseback riding, nature journal and study, puppetry, science, skits, and more! Campers spend one morning learning horseback riding and care. Additional riding lessons are available daily before/after camp for a fee.

Our Director has years of experience

teaching and directing summer camps.

Our counselors love to inspire campers, and are teachers or college students when not at camp. Our staff is carefully chosen for their warmth, knowledge and enthusiasm. All receive training, CPR certification, and background checks.

Campers must be at least five & entering grades K-5; LIT grades 6-8; CIT grades 11-12. Babysitter Certification for LIT & CIT during certain weeks!

Spring Camp: April 4 to 8 (sorry, no bus); Summer Camp: June 6 to July 29, (No camp 7/4.) Campers bring their lunch. Hours: 9 AM to 3:15 PM. Before/ After Care 7:30 AM to 6 PM for a fee.

Bus/van transportation rotates weekly to many locations, including Alpharetta, Dunwoody, John’s Creek, Roswell, & Sandy Springs. Register Online Today! www.campmagnolia.com 770.337.4785.

Also Birthdays & Lessons in Riding, Archery, Art & Gardening! Field Trips for Schools & Scout groups. Alpharetta.

• Archery • Arts & Crafts • Camp Songs

• Creek Stomping • Farm Animal Care • Field Games • Gardening

• Horseback Riding • Nature Study • Skits & More!

For Campers Entering Grades K-8 • CIT Program Grades 9-12 Day Camp meets Mon.-Fri. Spring Break, June, & July • Before and After Care Bus Service • Birthday Parties • Lessons in Art, Archery, Gardening & Riding Field Trips for School, Scout & Home School Groups

Register Online Today!

www.campmagnolia.com • Alpharetta, GA • 770.337.4785

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A camp experience your child will "love” Come join the fun and get better this summer at Nike Tennis Camps!

With more than 80 locations nationwide, both overnight and day options, there is a camp for everyone. Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis skills, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun.

Our dedicated camp directors have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.

This summer, Jeff Wallace’s University of Georgia Nike Tennis Camp in Athens is offering three weeks of overnight and day camp for girls ages 9-17.

This all girls tennis camp will focus on developing strokes, shot selection, positioning, footwork and match play.

Led by Head Men’s Coach, John Browning, Emory University offers two weeks of Overnight (ages 9-17) and Day camps (ages 5-17) and two weeks of Day Only Camps (ages 5-17) for all skill levels. Day campers can choose between Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm) and Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm) options.

In addition, there is a special College Tennis Training Camp (ages 13-17) session.

Steeped in tradition, the Nike Tennis Camps at Furman University offer four weeks of Overnight and Day camp for kids ages 9-18 of all skill levels.

These camps are directed by former ATP World #1 Doubles Player and Head Men’s Coach, Kelly Jones. Special

Tournament Training and High School programs will be offered during certain weeks.

Other overnight camp locations in the Southeast include: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL); Charleston Nike Tennis Camp at the Citadel

(Charleston, SC); Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC); Duke University (Durham, NC); Rollins College (Winter Park, FL).

For more camp details and to register visit: www.ussportscamps.com/tennis

NIKE TENNIS CAMPS SERIOUS. FUN.

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

EMORY UNIVERSITY

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Directed by: Jeff Wallace, Head Women’s Coach Junior Overnight and Day Camps Girls Only | Ages 9-17 All Skill Levels

Directed by: John Browning, Head Men’s Coach Junior Overnight and Day Camps Co-ed | Ages 5-17 | All Skills 10 & Under Tennis Tournament Training | High School

Directed by: Kelly Jones, Head Men’s Coach Junior Overnight and Day Camps Co-ed | Ages 9-18 | All Skills Tournament Training | High School

Athens, GA

Atlanta, GA

USSportsCamps.com

Greenville, SC

1-800-NIKE CAMP (1-800-645-3226)

All Rights reserved. Nike and the Swoosh design are registered trademarks of Nike, Inc. and its affiliates, and are used under license. Nike is the title sponsor of the camps and has no control over the operation of the camps or the acts or omissions of US Sports Camps.

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Learning and Laughter >>

Woodward North summer camps Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for parents to start planning camp experiences for their children. Woodward North Summer Camps offer an exciting range of programs to educate and entertain aspiring artists, scholars, athletes, explorers, and performers.

Located on a 33-acre campus in Johns Creek, Woodward North is a satellite elementary school of Woodward Academy. Woodward North Summer Camps are open to all rising pre-K through sixth graders. Children do not have to be Woodward students to attend the wide range of camp offerings, including athletic, academic, and enrichment camps. Child care is available before and after camps, and lunch—provided daily during morning session camps—is included in camp fees. Camps are led by Woodward faculty and staff, who provide a rewarding summer experience that will educate and entertain. In addition, bus transportation is available to Woodward’s Main Campus in College Park, which offers a full range of camps to students of all ages.

Summer fun, friendships & memories galore

For a complete listing of camp schedules and descriptions, visit www. woodward.edu/camps, select Summer Camp Information for 2016, and choose WA North Camp under Schedules and Descriptions.

Surrounded by spectacular Lake Thompson, Kohut’s 100 acres of lush woods and fields offer a magnificent setting for our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to create lifelong friendships, skills and memories. We are genuinely focused on the individual needs of our campers, and passionate about creating a close camp community based on values of respect, kindness, self-improvement, teamwork and tolerance in an atmosphere of warmth and fun.

We have an excellent program that combines structure with choice. Campers have the opportunity to choose from over 50 different on-camp activities, which they select for a one week

block of time. Off-camp trips to parts of beautiful Maine and fun all-camp Special Events complement our regular schedule and provide Kohut campers with a fun, well-rounded program. All of this is made possible by an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated team of Directors and Kamp Kohut Staff committed to providing character and skill development though high quality activity instruction, a kind and comfortable bunk environment, and a safe and wholesome setting for children.

Energized by fresh air, fun activities and long-lasting friendships, a summer at Kamp Kohut is the perfect opportunity for enrichment and growth.

www.kampkohut.com

www.woodward.edu/camps

four weeks & a lifetime of memories

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Girls just want to have fun As Camp Juliette Low (CJL) celebrates its 94th camping season, we invite you to join us for summer fun and outdoor adventure in this timehonored, residential summer camp program for girls ages 7-17.

CJL provides girls with exciting outdoor experiences that foster self-confidence, promote teamwork, and develop leadership skills. Through work and play, CJL campers learn to enjoy and appreciate the out-of-doors, gain responsibility for self and for others, and make friendships that last a lifetime.

CJL is all about the outdoors! CJL campers live in platform tents and enjoy activities that emphasize outdoor living skills and recreation, including canoeing, archery, horseback riding, swimming, sailing, kayaking, climbing wall, ropes course, crafts, pottery, drama, singing, hiking, backpacking, and camp craft skills such as wood chopping, knot tying, and outdoor cooking.

CJL was founded in 1922 by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. From the beginning, Camp Juliette Low was a place for girls and

young women to develop confidence and prepare for leadership responsibilities. CJL, which has operated independently from the Girls Scouts since 1938, now encompasses more than 330 acres of beautiful mountaintop forestland.

The historic Juliette Low Lodge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, has been the hub of camp life since our first summer in 1922, and remains a testament to the camp’s history and traditions.

CJL has it all: outdoor adventure, unchanging beauty, and timeless traditions. Most of all, CJL has great people— caring, experienced staff members who return year after year, and friendly, down-to-earth campers who love to learn and have fun!

CJL is located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, and is fully accredited by the American Camp Association. For more information or to register online, please visit our website: www.CJL.org.

Preparing Girls for Confident Living and Leadership Since 1922.

Camp Juliette Low On Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, GA

Preparing Girls for Confident Living and Leadership Since 1922 CJL is an independent, residential summer camp for girls ages 7-17.

1 & 2 week sessions: June 5– July 30, 2016 Archery

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Shane Weight Loss Camp for kids & teens in georgia Camp Shane, the longest running weight loss and fitness camp for kids and teens, is located at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs - Northeast Georgia, an hour and a half drive from Atlanta.

Set on a quiet and safe 200 acre campus, it features air-conditioned facilities, collegiate size pool and Aquatic Center, 4000 SqFt. Fitness Center with state of the art wellness equipment, fabulous new dormitories and professional grade sports facilities.

Parents have entrusted Camp Shane since 1968. By providing fun and educational activities about healthy living choices, Camp Shane empowers children with the knowledge they need to completely re-shape their lives. Weight loss ranges between 15-50 pounds.

Through an easy, effective nutrition program which focuses on every day

foods and portion control, campers can expect to not only lose weight and learn how to keep it off, but also have fun, meet new friends and gain the confidence they deserve.

‘Every child is treated as part of our family,’ says David Ettenberg, Owner of Camp Shane. ‘It gives us much joy to make a difference in the lives of these children.’

Sunsational Summer Sunsational summer Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2016! An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, engaging activities, art, music, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-13.

Camp begins May 31 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 5. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225.00 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee.

We will visit exciting destination including Zoo Atlanta, INK, Stars and

Strikes, and the Consolidated Gold Mines and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, STEM activities and group games in our full court, air conditioned gym.

Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind.

Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, learn a sport, or act can do just that at McGinnis Woods!

Have your camper join in on the fun and plan to attend our Sunsational Summer Camp.

For additional information or to register, please contact us at www. mcginniswoods.org or call 770-6647764. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

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Enhance your college application and professional resume with Operation Leadership Gone are the days of going to camp just to get away. Now, Operation Leadership provides the leadership education that top universities and professional recruiters look for to improve their organizations.

And Operation Leadership provides this education in the most fun developmental experience imaginable: the greatest summer camp on earth!

Our one-of-a-kind leadership development program packs so much unique education and adventure into 12 days, we can’t list it all here.

But this will do for starters: • Daily leadership seminars and team building projects • Leadership application ropes courses and team challenges • Keynote presentations from heroic leaders • Incredible musical concerts • The steepest and fastest zip-line tour in the country • Whitewater kayaking Operation Leadership is truly a one-of-a-kind summer event for teenagers.

Located on the beautiful 1200-acre Blue Ridge Assembly facility in Black Mountain, NC, Operation Leadership’s program is further enhanced by limit-

less amounts of free-time fun. Again, there is too much to list, but here are some big ones: • Mountain biking • Hiking trails • Disc golf • Massive swimming pool • Multiple gymnasiums • Tennis and volleyball courts • Coffee, ice cream, and snack shops

…this list goes on and on.

Operation Leadership also benefits from Blue Ridge Assembly’s commitment to high-quality, buffet style meals and exceptional lodging facilities.

Your child will experience all of the fun of summer camp, and all of the benefits of advanced leadership education, while being served by the most professional and helpful facility staff available. Every adventure is expertly guided, every

challenge professionally supervised, and every meal prepared with care.

You can rest assured that the ultimate summer camp experience need not sacrifice health or safety. Operation Leadership is currently accepting applications for only 62 boys and 62 girls, between the ages of 13 and 18.

Apply today at www.operationleadership.com

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Nature is big and heritage is alive Brought to you by Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Our serene setting and emphasis on re-connecting children with nature and history give kids a break from competitive activities and technology which seems impossible these days. We keep our campers engaged with plenty of activities and learning opportunities, but of course there is always time to examine what's under that log, catch a tadpole, or just imagine living in another time and place.

Our campers are introduced to a wide variety of natural science topics through activities, games, crafts, visits with animals, exploration of our nature preserve, and scientific experiments.

Choose Outdoor Adventure, Nature Explorer, Jr. Environmentalist, or Wild Water.

Campers are the focus, but staff makes it happen. Camp Autrey Mill staff is trained in age appropriate activities and discussions. Criminal background checks are completed and each has CPR & First Aid training, too.

Quotes from a few of our 2015 Campers (compiled from a satisfaction/ evaluation survey):

“As usual great experience, my daughter is always excited to come to Autrey Mill” “Nice teachers, lovely volunteers, good experience” “My girls have had a great time at this camp!!”

“Awesome opportunity for kids to learn about nature, wildlife and ecosystems” Now…who wants to go to camp?

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Summer sports and fine arts camps Are you looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere for your child this summer? How about a great learning experience with top-notch coaches and teachers? If so, look no further than the 2016 King’s Ridge Christian School Summer Sports Camps.

Located on the school’s beautiful 70-acre campus in Alpharetta, this year’s eleven camps will provide attendees with new skills, new friends and life-changing experiences. King’s Ridge Christian School’s fundamental principle of knowing your child has been integrated into the summer camp format allowing campers to receive personal attention from the school’s exceptional varsity coaches and staff, gaining knowledge to serve as a foundation for their personal and athletic development.

Last summer, 225 students in grades 1 through 8 participated in football, basketball, cheer and other sport offerings, raising their level of performance while also having fun. In addition to the sports named above, camps will be offered in baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer and weight lifting/speed and agility. Camps are three to five days in length depending on the

sport, and range in price from $125 to $250 per session.

To register, visit www.kingsridgecs.org and click on the Summer Camps link where you will also find outstanding offerings in Fine Arts. But hurry! Space is limited. King’s Ridge Christian School is located at 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta, GA 30004.

KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2016 SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS SPORT

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COST

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Football

June 6 – 10

9 a.m. – Noon

1–5

$150

Chupp

Archer Field

Volleyball (LS)

June 6 – 10

9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

1–5

$125

Brownlee

Student Center

Volleyball (MS)

June 6 – 10

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

6–8

$150

Brownlee

Student Center

Basketball (Boys)

June 13 – 17

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

1–8

$250

Brownlee

Student Center

Softball

June 13 – 16

8 a.m. – Noon

1–8

$175

Tucker/ Jones

North Park

Weight/ Speed/ Agility

June 13 – 17

9 a.m. – Noon

6 – 12

$150

Arnold

Student Center/ Archer Field

Baseball

June 20 – 22

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1–8

$125

McPherson

Road Runner/ Legion Field

Basketball (Girls)

June 20 – 24

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

1–8

$250

Helm

Student Center

Soccer (Girls)

June 20 – 24

8:30 a.m.

– Noon

1–8

$150

Bowman/ Kvam

Archer Field

Soccer (Boys)

June 20 – 24

8:30 a.m.

– Noon

3–8

$150

Rumble

Archer Field

Cheerleading

June 18 – 21

9 a.m. – Noon

2–8

$150

Campbell

HS Quad

For questions, please contact Scepter Brownlee at sbrownlee@kingsridgecs.org.

TO REGISTER VISIT KINGSRIDGECS.ORG

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Summer fun, adventures and learning With Spring Break around the corner and summer closely following, there are a lot of fun options waiting for your child! For many children, this summer may be their first experience participating in a summer camp.

This could be a really exciting time or a very stressful time for your child, depending on their personality.

If your child is ordinarily very shy, it’s important to prepare them for a new social experience with other children. Great friendships can be made over summer camp but it’s important to give tips on how to transition.

1. Practice at Home – Give your child an example of situations they may find themselves in at summer camp. What kind of conversations will they have? Will they eat at a cafeteria with other kids?

If you know where they’ll be going on field trips, visit the locations beforehand.

2. Talk with the Summer Camp Workers – The more they know about your child’s shyness or anxiety, the more they will be able to help your child acclimate.

3. Validate their feelings – It’s important to listen to your child’s fears and acknowledge their anxiety while also encouraging them to make new friends and help them get excited about the camp experience.

At Kids ‘R’ Kids we are excited about our epic Summer Camp Olympics Adventure! All of our campers, from 5 to 12 years old will enjoy a taste of culture, customs, and cuisine from nations all across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas! If your child has never participated in summer camp – this is the year to do it! Our professional teachers and staff know how to make every child feel welcome and have a ton of FUN! Sign up today!

Kids R Kids of Johns Creek 3835 Johns Creek Parkway Johns Creek, GA 30024

770-476-3877 krkjc.com

Kids R Kids of Morton Road This summer, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies all across the nation light the torch on a day camp concept that is undeniably gold medal-worthy!

The ALL NEW Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Games prove the ideal destination for 5 to 12 year old boys and girls. By providing a global view of Rio 2016™ Olympic Games, campers will experience an interactive peek inside participating countries’ cultures, customs, cuisine, along with weekly field trips. Add to that our own unique twist on the games themselves, and campers will experience 10 fabulous weeks designed to instill confidence, encourage teamwork and foster FUN!

4780 Morton Road Johns Creek, GA 30022

770-751-3900 krk18.com

Kids R Kids of Milton 13950 Highway 9 North Milton, GA 30004

770-518-6868 krkmilton.com

Kids R Kids of Cumming 3036 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041

678-648-3175 kidsrkidscumming.com

Kids R Kids of Alpharetta 3455 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-442-3400 kidsrkids28alpharetta.com

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Sports and mental health: what you should know

Preschool Summer Camp Johns Creek United Methodist Church Parents Morning Out and Preschool

By: Paolo del Vecchio, MSW (NAPSI)—For many participants, team sports are more than just a game. In fact, a growing body of research supports the idea that physical exercise is associated with decreasing the risk of depression and reducing its symptoms.

Participating in athletics has many benefits, such as building fitness, teamwork and self-confidence. Further, participating in sports or fitness activities with others aligns with two of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) major dimensions of recovery—health and community.

However, athletics can also involve risk. Throughout the seasons of professional, collegiate, high school and amateur athletics, fans keep their fingers crossed that players will make it through the season without an injury.

One issue receiving a great deal of attention is the connection between concussions and depression. Numerous athletes with histories of concussion have spoken out about their depression, and this problem is not limited to professional athletes, who get paid millions of dollars to put their health on the line. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young athletes—both male and female—suffer concussions in many different sports. One study examining data from over 30,000 adolescents found that concussions were associated with a 3.3-fold increase in the risk of depression.

Athletes are also at risk of prescription drug misuse, which can lead to addiction and misuse of other drugs.

A recent Sports Illustrated special report introduced readers to several young athletes who had initially used prescription pain medications, then became dependent and moved on to using heroin. The article chronicled the life of one young man, a three-sport star in high school, who eventually died from a drug overdose.

Fortunately, help is available. At the high school and college level, SAMHSA supports programs like the Safe Schools/ Healthy Students and Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention initiatives. Athletics programs offer their own support, but too often, athletes are unwilling to ask for help until it is too late.

By sharing their stories, athletes are helping to raise awareness that it is okay to seek help. Professional football star Brandon Marshall is an example of an athlete who has the courage to speak out publicly about his experi-

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Five weeks of unique and exciting adventures await the summer day preschool campers. Each camp will explore a new theme with arts and hands on projects designed to inspire the children. Your child can enjoy one week up to all five weeks of enriched fun and meet new friends at the same time.

Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm June 6-10, 2016 Let’s Go Camping June 13-17, 2016 Beetle Bop June 27 - July 1, 2016 Happy Birthday USA! July 11-15, 2016 Fun With Dr. Seuss ences with mental illness, and his foundation funds early intervention programs to help identify at-risk youth and build resilience. In 2012, SAMHSA presented Marshall, along with several other athletes, with Voice Awards for their efforts.

In addition, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) offers a helpful publication, “Mind, Body and Sport: Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness,” which includes the stories of athletes and coaches who have personally struggled with mental and substance use problems. The publication encourages coaches, athletic trainers, and teammates to be aware of problems and offer support.

However, many people don’t know what to look for or how to help. That’s why SAMHSA supports initiatives like The Campaign to Change Direction, which educates people about five signs of distress: withdrawal, agitation, hopelessness, decline in personal care, and change in personality. Knowing the signs means we can watch out for ourselves and for the people around us, be it our family, our friends or our teammates.

Working together is important, not just on the field or court, but in the game of life.

To learn more about the links between athletics and mental health, visit http://blog.samhsa.gov/2015/09/09/ sports-and-mental-health/#.VgrfgvlVhBc. Paolo del Vecchio is the Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

July 18-22, 2016 Beachin’ It preschoolsummercamp@johnscreekumc.org www.JohnsCreekUMC.org

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A sensational summer of endless possibilities awaits

Hoops N’ Sand

Your child can be whatever they want to be. A superhero one week and a star gymnast the next. An Atlanta Hawks Basketball player on our courts and a creative chef in our culinary studio.

Your child can experience it all.

They can go canoeing and paddle boating. They can practice archery and climb to the top of our rock wall.

They can bump and cruise in our new bumper boats. (Camp Isidore Alterman Traditional Camp offers these activities and more. It’s the ultimate camp experience!)

Your child can explore their every interest and try something new this summer. With four locations and 100+ camp offerings in our Traditional, Performing Arts, Sports, Specialty, and Teen Camps, we deliver the ultimate summer fun for your family!

View our Summer 2016 Catalog and register online at atlantajcc.org/ camps. For questions or help choosing the right camps, call 678.812.4004.

Summer 2016 benefits/savings for camp families include a free week of day camp valued up to $370 (some

Hoops N Sand (HNS) is a youth training program owned and operated

by Samuel Hines, a former professional basketball player. Samuel’s passion for children influenced him to start HNS, formerly known as Up With Kids Sports (UWKS). Coach Hines’ programs are designed to provide instruction in fundamental basketball and volleyball skills and educate, elevate, and empower our youth through after school enrichment programs, clinics/camps, and group or private coaching.

HNS evaluates a player’s skill set and utilizes appropriate tools to improve the player’s knowledge of the game and skills, developing confidence, self-esteem, hand-eye coordination, physical conditioning, and much more.

Hoops N Sand has now opened its’ own state-of-the-art training facility in Cumming, Georgia. The 8,800 squarefoot facility houses a full-size basketball court, a half-size basketball court, a full-size volleyball hard court, and a sand volleyball court.

In addition, Hoops N Sand is a unique and fun entertainment facility for both kids and adults! Space can be

restrictions apply, details online), free bus transportation from convenient locations throughout metro Atlanta, and before-camp care and after-camp care from 7:30 am to 6:00 p.m.

reserved for parties, field trips, corporate meetings, team building exercises, or other gatherings. HNS can also be rented for school/feeder team practices, clubs, or organizations. Find out more by visiting us at 1710 Redi Road, Suite 100, Cumming, GA or www.hoopsnsand.com.

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Rocketry eggs students on to studying STEM (NAPSI)—Some clever kids will win a share of $100,000--for not breaking eggs.

That’s because they’ll take part in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC), the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace and defense industry’s strategy to build a stronger U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This year’s contest challenges students to design, build and fly a rocket carrying two raw eggs to an altitude of 850 feet and return them to ground with the eggs uncracked within 44 to 46 seconds.

Much more than broken eggs are at stake. According to the U.S. Department of Education, this country has developed as a global leader, in large part, through the genius and hard work of its scientists, engineers and innovators.

In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what you know but by what you can do with what you know, it’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information.

These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering and math— subjects collectively known as STEM. As President Obama remarked, “[Science] is more than a school subject, or the periodic table, or the properties of waves. It is an approach to the world, a critical way to understand and explore and engage with the world, and then have the capacity to change that world.”

As part of this effort to develop future scientists, approximately 4,000 middle and high school students from across the nation compete in TARC each year. Sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), TARC was created in the fall of 2002 as a one-time celebration of the Centennial of Flight, but by popular demand became an annual program.

Based on local qualification flights, the top 100 teams are invited to Washington, D.C. in May for the National Finals. Top placing teams split more than $100,000 in cash and scholarships and the overall winning team will travel to the United Kingdom to compete in the International Rocketry Challenge taking

place at the Farnborough Airshow in July.

The contest’s rules and scoring parameters change every cycle to challenge the students’ ingenuity and

encourage a fresh approach to rocket design. www.rocketcontest.org www.aia-aerospace.org (703) 358-1000

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One campus, one community By: Cicley Gay Director of Communications Fellowship Christian School has embarked upon a major plan to expand its footprint in Roswell. Construction has commenced in preparation for a $12 million, 52,000 square foot state-of-theart High School on the property located at 10965 Woodstock Road.

Additional plans include a Commons Building, Cyber Café, Chapel and Performing Arts Facility, as well as a new turf Practice Field and Field House for athletic and training areas hosting

Fellowship’s 53 athletic teams for students in grades K-12.

The cost to complete the project is $26 million. Together, Fellowship is working to impact future generations and equip students to make an gay eternal impact, on ONE campus. The community is welcomed to join in this effort by visiting www.FellowshipChristianSchool.org or calling 770.993.1650.

Summer adventures galore Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation offers a multitude of adventures this summer for ages 5-13.

Top-notch facilities, super staff, and low counselor to camper ratio provide safe, enriching environments. Day camps start at an affordable $125 per week.* Various camp themes are offered: Caped Crusaders - Crikey! Could you survive in the wild? Put your outdoor skills to the test! Explore activities that connect you to nature.

Outdoor Adventure Fit and Fun - Go for the gold! Gear up for a week of friendly competition and individual challenges as we celebrate Olympic Day at Camp Games.

Kids in Motion - Move It! Get shakin' with beats throughout the decades.

Turn back the clock as we rock the week away!

Surfs Up - Cowabunga Dude!

Splash into this fun filled water week with an island twist.

Super Sleuth - Jeepers! There's a mystery afoot and we need your help to solve the case.

Campers Got Talent - Lights camera awesome! Set the stage and show off your talent. Get ready campers; this is your time to shine!

For more information visit www.gwinnettparks.com or call 770.822.8840. *Higher Non-Gwinnett resident fees apply.

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BARRINGTON HALL “KIDS CAN WRITE” Summer Creative Writing Camps

Award-winning children’s book author and accomplished children’s writing instructor, Mary Ann Rodman, will begin her fifth season of creative writing camps at Barrington Hall. The fee is $250 per camper. Ages 10-14. Advance registration is required. Call 770-640-3855 to register.

June 20–24: (beginner’s camp) July 18–22: (advanced camp) June 27–July 1: (beginner’s camp) July 25–29: (advanced camp) July 11–15: (beginner’s camp) All camps are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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HORSE CAMP at Hawk Ridge Farm Dates:

Spring Break Camp April 4th – 8th Spring Mini Camp April 16th – 17th May 14th – 15th May 21st – 22nd Summer Camp May 30th – June 3rd Camps are Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 4 pm for ages 5 –17, boys & girls.

Contact us for more information & to reserve your spot today!

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Day Camps

Art My Clayground Art Camps. 12050 Etris Rd. #E130, Roswell, GA 30075.

T-(770)-998-2983 E- info@myclayground.com W- www.myclayground.com.

Your kids will love our fun-filled art camps where they will explore their creative side by working with a variety of different art mediums, including, clay sculpting, pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusing and mosaics. We offer weekly Summer Art Camps plus Winter Break and Spring Break Art Camps. Camps are for ages 7 and up, Monday-Friday from 9am-12noon and cost $220pp. Sibling and Multiple Camp discounts available. SAVE by booking Summer Camp before March 31st and pay only $195 per week. BOOK EARLYCamps fill up fast. Come Play at My Clayground!

Cheerleading Roswell High School Varsity Cheerleading Hosts Cheer Mini-Camp August 1-4. They will receive Tee Shirts and learn cheers, chants and dances that the cheerleaders use to cheer on our Hornets as well as make spirit items and posters to support the team. The camp will be August 1st-4th for rising K-5. Cost is $125 per camper. It will be held at Roswell High School in the cafeteria from 9am-12:30pm daily Monday-Thursday and ending Friday night at Meet The HORNETS Night with the Varsity Cheerleaders to showcase all they have learned. To register, go to https://roswellhornetcheer.shutterfly. com/register

Dance FootNotes Dance & Acrobatics Studio Weekly Summer Programs.

Ages 3-5 Twinkle Toes Camp, M-F 9:30-12:30, June 27-July 1, July 11-15. Tuition $149/week.

Ages 6-18 Tumble Tech & Conditioning, BegAdv. Levels, June 27-July 1, July 11-15.

Tuition $99/week.

Ages 6-18 Raise The Barre, Summer Dance Intensive, Beg-Adv Levels, July 25-29.

Tuition $299.

For more information or to register, please visit www.footnotesdance.net or call 770-992-5026.

Horse Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 16 years of excellence in riding!

Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. For the true horse enthusiast! www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20—24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18 -22, July 25-29 Magnolia Farm Offering boys and girls a summer of joy, wonder & fun on the farm! Activities may include archery, art, board & field games, camp songs, creek stomping, devotionals, farm animal care, fort building, gardening, horseback riding, nature journal and study, puppetry, science, skits, & more!

Campers must be at least five & entering grades K-5; LIT grades 6-8; CIT grades 11-12.

Spring Camp: 4/4 to 4/8; Summer Camp: 6/6 to 7/29, (No camp 7/4.)

Campers bring their lunch. 9 AM to 3:15 PM. Before/After Care 7:30 AM to 6 PM (fee.) Bus/van transportation to many locations. Register Online Today! www.campmagnolia.com 770.337.4785.

Also Birthdays & Lessons! Alpharetta

Music Come join us for our 9th annual Vivace Middle School Band Camp.

This camp is for 5th through 8th grade students, first year all the way to AllState caliber, who want to improve playing skills with a variety of activities including concert band, jazz band/ improvisation, music composition, and woodwind ensemble. Instructors are certified band directors and professional musicians who are some of the best in the area. New friendships will develop by participating not only in instrumental music activities, but also during recreation and junk instrument painting. The last day of camp includes an ice cream party and final camp concert. Register: www.vivacecamps.com Jay Hutcherson, Director director@vivacecamps.com, 678-278-9210

Join our Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Games that provide a global view of Rio 2016™ Olympic Games, where campers will experience an interactive peek inside participating countries’ cultures, customs, cuisine and more. Add to that our own unique twist on the games themselves, and campers will experience 10 fabulous weeks of FUN! Our Summer begins in Ancient Greece where the games originated and continues to transport campers throughout the summer, all across the country with virtual stops all along Europe and Asia! From Beijing to Big Ben, we’ve got it all! Enroll today!

Find our convenient locations on www.kidsrkidsatlanta.com

Rowing

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Excited to learn the Olympic Sport of rowing? Join us for summer camp at the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association! Athletes 12 to 18, co-ed, welcome! No experience needed! Two

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July 18-22, 2016

Soccer Soccer Camps at Emory University Boys Camps Eagle Full Day Camps - June 13-17 and June 20-24 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available. Eagle Elite Residential/Commuter Camp - July 8-10 for boys ages 15-18 Info available at www.eagleboyssoccercamps​.com or contact: Sonny Travis Emory Men’s Head Soccer Coach, 404-727-0597. sonny.travis@emory.edu Day Camp each week $325 includes lunch.

Girls Camps Full Day Camps for girls 7-14 years.

June 6-10, $335 includes lunch/ July 5-8, $275 includes lunch Extended care available.

Elite Residential camp July 15-17 for girls ages 14-18 years, $385 Info available at www.suepatbergsoccercamp.com o ​ r contact: Sue Patberg, Emory Women’s Head Soccer Coach, 404-727-2839. spatber@emory.edu Camps traditionally fill up so sign up early!

SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP Nation’ss#1 Sport g Broadcasptin Cam

week learn-to-row camps available May-August. Choose from morning or evening sessions. $175/session. Also, back this summer are 1-week sessions geared towards high school athletes. $125/session. All sessions held on the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. Learn the fundamentals of rowing and a basic workout program with the largest youth rowing program in the area! All campers are grouped by age and skill level. To register or get more information, check us out at www.ajracrew.com or email us at ajracrew@gmail.com!

Emory National Debate Institute: Learn the art of debate and public speaking. Multiple programs are available. For Middle-School students, June 6-10, 2016 at Pace Academy,

Boys and Girls 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the Pros Meet Sports Celebrities Make Sports Anchor Tapes Make Play-By-Play Tapes of the Super Bowl & NBA Finals Make Reporting Tapes from a Pro Stadium Participate in Sports Talk Radio and Pardon The Interruption (PTI) shows and much more

Day/Overnight options available. For more info: 800.319.0884 or www.playbyplaycamps.com facebook.com/sportsbroadcastingcamps and youtube.com/sportsbroadcastcamp

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Atlanta; http://www.paceacademy.org/ Page/Programs/Summer-Programs/ Specialty-Camps. June 13-17, 2016 at High Meadows School, Roswell; https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/1XS7iG0 EN0YF5IwanUZar5msWcjGME76xLP QD-uMmlM/viewform. For High School at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, June 5-18, 2016, Public Speaking and Social Justice (for students interested in communication skills and advocating for social justice in noncompetitive forums).

June 5-18, 2016, Policy Debate (for students interested in competing in high school policy debate). June 19-29, 2016, Public Forum (for students interested in competing in high school public forum debate) http://www.emory.edu/BF/institutes/High_School_ENDI/index.html.

Tennis Come join the fun and get better this summer at Nike Tennis Camps! With both overnight and day camp options for ages 5-17 and all ability levels, there is a camp for everyone. University of Georgia offers three weeks of overnight and day camp for girls ages 9-17 of all skill levels. Emory University offers four weeks of overnight and day camp (ages 5-17) and an additional College Tennis Training Camp, all weeks led by Head Men’s Coach, John Browning. Players will improve their tennis skills, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Visit www.ussportscamps.com/ tennis for details.

Overnight Camps

Adventure & Travel Since 1984, Deer Hill Expeditions has run summer adventure camp programs that include backpacking, rock climbing, river-rafting and working on community service projects with Native American families. Summer expeditions are available for boys and girls ages 13 – 18 in the canyons, rivers and mountains of the American Southwest. Deer Hill Expeditions also offers a program for 1517 year-olds in Costa Rica. Expeditions are 19 to 25 days long and combine elements of wilderness adventure and community service. Read descriptions of our programs, see photos and watch videos, and apply online at www.deerhillexpeditions.com. You may also give us a call at 970-533-7492 to learn more about our programs.

Community Service Operation Leadership provides the leadership education that top universities and professional recruiters look for to improve their organizations. And

Operation Leadership provides this education in the most fun developmental experience imaginable: the greatest summer camp on earth! Our one-of-akind leadership development program packs so much unique education and adventure into 12 days, we can’t list it all here. But this will do for starters: Daily leadership seminars and team building projects; Ropes courses and team challenges; Keynote presentations from heroic leaders; Incredible music concerts; The steepest and fastest zipline tour in the country; Whitewater kayaking. June 6-18. Only 62 boys and 62 girls will be accepted. Apply Now: www.operationleadership.com

Georgia Strong Rock Camp is a place our campers call “home” and everyone is family. A co-ed Christian camp in the northeast Georgia mountains offering 6-day mini and 13-day main sessions for grades 1-10. Our mature, talented, and service-oriented staff are the role models parents, and especially campers, are looking for. Unconditional love and acceptance help every camper belong. We build confident and independent kids through a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, super science, dance, drama, art and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing and rocketry. Located in Cleveland, Georgia, 1.5hrs from Atlanta and 20 min from 400. 706-348-1533. www.strongrockcamp.com.

Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more!

Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories.

Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured! Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers.

Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers. Come tour the camp at our Open House May 15, 2016 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www. campwoodmont.com Camp Juliette Low (CJL) provides girls with exciting, outdoor experiences that foster self-confidence, promote teamwork, and develop leadership skills.

Through work and play, campers learn to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors, gain responsibility for self and for others, and make life-long friendships. CJL

campers live in platform tents and enjoy activities that emphasize outdoor living skills and recreation. CJL was established by Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, but operates independently and is open to all girls. Located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, CJL is a residential summer camp for girls ages 7-17, offering one and two-week sessions. Preparing Girls for Confident Living and Leadership Since 1922. www.CJL.org

Performing Arts Long Lake Camp for the Arts www.longlakecamp.com is America’s finest, most respected summer Performing and Fine Arts camp, for boys and girls 8-16 from all over the world. Our campers love their 100% fully customizable schedules. They get to decide what to do when so they are always focusing on activities they love. We offer world class Theater, Music, Fine Arts, Circus Arts, Rock Bands, Film, Dance and fun sports and water fun. Our lake side Adirondack location is spectacular and our warm friendly non competitive spirit means every camp makes friend, become better artist or performers and grow in selfconfidence.

Special Needs Camp Oasis is for children grades 3-12 that have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Camp Oasis is hosted at Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA and will be June 19-June 24. Registration is available online at http://www.ccfa.org/ get-involved/camp-oasis/ Contact Mary Esna-Ashari at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America at mball@ccfa. org or 404-982-0616 for more information.

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Curious about Rowing?

Jump into a new sport with the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association!

Two week learn-to-row day camps are available from May through August for athletes 12 to 18 years.

No experience needed!

Registration and more information available at www.ajracrew.com.

Look for “Summer Registration” on the homepage!

Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers nature, backpacking, science adventure and family camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Imagine splashing around in an icy-cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. Options for beginning campers as well as outdoor enthusiasts - ages 5 to 95. Tremont Institute creates space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. Call (865) 448-6709 or visit www.gsmit.org/GA.html. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park.

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