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Building friendships, increasing confidence, and developing life skills through outdoor adventure.

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It’s Time for Camp There are camps to meet every interest, price range and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child’s personality, will help you identify the best programs for your child.

The following information will help you as you start your search.

Research tools to help with your camp search n Go to a camp expo. You’ll find lots of camp information under one roof. You can talk with representatives of the camps you’re interested in and gather brochures. (Atlanta Parent’s Camp Expos are Jan. 23 at North Point Mall, Feb. 13 at Town Center Mall and March 5 & 6 at Perimeter Mall (all Sat. expos are from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., March 6 from 1-5 p.m.) n Research online. Most camps have extensive information and photos to give you a picture of what camp life is like. n Ask your family, friends and neighbors. Many of them were campers themselves or can tell you about their child’s experience at camp.

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n Overnight Camp: Most offer a variety of programs for children starting at age 7. Overnight camp options include coed, single sex and specialty camps that focus on a particular program and have varying overnight accommodations, such as cabins, tents and tepees.

n Specialty Camps and Programs: Campers can embark on adventures as varied as learning how to ride a horse, water ski or dance. If your child has a special interest, there likely is a camp that specializes in it.

n Day Camp: Similar to overnight camps, these camps take younger children, starting at age 4, and everyone returns home at the end of the day.

n Special Needs Campers: A physical, medical or mental disability is not a roadblock to a camp experience.

Each year more than 1 million children with special needs benefit from summer camp. Some camps specialize in serving certain groups while other camps integrate campers with special needs into the total camp population. n Session Lengths Vary: Children may stay at camp for a few days, a few weeks or the entire summer.

At camp, there’s a session length for every child, budget and schedule.

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n Cost: Camp remains a very affordable option for most everyone.

Fees can range from $15 to $120 per day, depending upon the choice of camp, the facilities offered and the camper’s needs. Many camps and other organizations offer financial assistance based on need.

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For overnight camps n Visit the finalists. If you’re unsure which camp is best, take your child and go for a tour. Some camps have open houses, and you’ll get a good sense of how your kid will spend his week or weeks at camp. Consider starting your search a year in advance and visiting a summer camp in progress to see what goes on. n Get the names of former campers. Camps you’re interested in should be able to help you contact former campers who can tell you what your child can expect.

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Overnight Camps Start your search for the perfect summer camp adventure with this sampling of overnight camps.

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Acadia Institute of Oceanography Explore diverse marine environments in this hands-on ocean science camp. Programs for students ages 10-18. College credit in select sessions. Located in Maine. 800-3750058. acadiainstitute.com Baylor Summers Residential camps specializing in sports, boarding school, outdoors, reading/ writing and business. A new adventure every day, all in Baylor’s backyard. This summer, outside is in. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

404-757-2616 www.baylorsummers.com Camp Cedar Cliff Located at Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville, NC. Activities like archery, swimming, zip line, ropes courses, whitewater rafting, Bible studies and more! One, two, and half-week sessions for rising 2nd-10th graders. Co-Ed. campcedarcliff.org Camp Cosby The YMCA of Greater Birmingham’s sleepaway camp, Camp Cosby is a co-ed camp for ages 6-16 located only two hours from Atlanta. Caring staff provides more than 20 activities, such as horseback riding, minibikes, archery, tubing, wakeboarding, the blob and Alpine tower. Camp Cosby offers expedition trips in kayaking, climbing and caving in Alabama. ymcabham. org/campcosby

Camp Chatuga Established in 1956. Only private resident camp in SC. 30 activities including: horseback, water-skiing, BMX bikes, crafts, archery, riflery, sports. 4:1 camper: counselor ratio. Wholesome atmosphere perfect for fun and personal growth through relationships and nature! campchatuga.com Camp Fire Camp Toccoa Co-ed, grades 1-12. Campers reconnect with nature in a fun, noncompetitive environment.

Horseback, ropes, canoeing, archery and more.

ACA accredited. 706-886-2457. campfirega.org

Camp Marymount Camp Marymount offers 4 overnight sessions; 2 for girls, and 2 for boys. We create an atmosphere where children can be themselves in an unplugged environment. Camp Marymount is American Camp Association accredited. Campers enjoy swimming, water sports, arts & crafts, horsemanship, archery, marksmanship, canoeing, Frisbee golf, and more.

Camp Masterchef At Camp MasterChef, experience one or twoweek overnight camps for kids and teens ages 8-16 with themed programming that include special competitions, hands-on cooking lessons, outdoor sports activities and interactive challenges. MasterChef and MasterChef Jr. past contestants will join the campers.

754-301-8885. campmasterchef.com

Camp Greenville – YMCA For over 100 years, Y Camp Greenville’s “magic on the mountain” has provided lifetime memories for 5-18-year-olds in a unique mountain-top setting. This overnight camp offers western horseback, arts and crafts, swimming, and adventure overnights. Campers have the best of care at its new health facility staffed by GHS nurses for minor injuries to the daily management of asthma. 864-836-3291. campgreenville.org

Camp Ocoee – YMCA Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, Camp Ocoee has been providing children with wilderness adventures since 1923. One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7-17. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include: paintball, whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, camp-outs and many more. ymcacampocoee.org

Camp Juliette Low Girls 7-17. Platform tents, outdoor adventure, traditional camping, fun and friendship! Located on beautiful Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia. One and two-week sessions. Preparing girls for confident living and leadership since 1922. 770-428-1062. cjl.org

Center for Global Youth Leadership and Social Entrepreneurial Studies Brandon Hall School offers both boarding and day summer programs featuring Global Youth Leadership in Action, Earth Science Field Studies and ELL Global Village. Threeweek full-day sessions June 17-July 7 and July 8 – 28. 1701 Brandon Hall Drive Atlanta 30350. brandonhall.org Cohutta Springs Youth Camp Cohutta Springs Youth Camp is located on 800 acres that are nestled in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Co-ed, ages 7-18. Activities include: Archery, basketball, biking, canoeing, creative arts, drama, golf, gymnastics, horsemanship, photography, sports, swimming, videography, wakeboarding, wake park, zipline. ACA Accredited. 706-602-7346. cs-yc.com Animal Camp – Cub Creek Science Camp Imagine a camp where you can feed a lemur, zoom down a zipline, tie-dye a shirt, and hike all before a camp-wide game of Capture the Flag!

Cub Creek is that camp for boys and girls ages 7-17. Sessions range from 1-10 weeks. Rolla, Missouri. 573-458-2125. mosciencecamp.com

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Overnight Camps Deer Run Camps & Retreats 100 wooded acres near Franklin, Tenn.

Completed grades 3-12. One or two weeks.

Discover strengths, explore adventures, forge friendships, complete challenges. Giant swing, paintball, climbing tower, ropes courses, lake activities, ziplines, canopy tours, small group Bible study, nightly speaker and more. Track choice in specialized areas such as drama, fishing, wilderness skills, percussion. 888-7942918. deerrun.camp/camps

Girl Scouts All Girl Resident Camps Explore three beautiful camps in Cobb, Meriwether and Floyd counties. Get in touch with your artistic side, zipline through the air, explore the trails on horseback and learn to sail in the summer sun. We have sessions for every passion.

Open to girls grades K-12. Browse sessions at camp.girlscoutsatl.org

iD Tech Summer Programs at Emory and Georgia Tech This summer, encourage the awesome in your child! At iD Tech summer programs, students ages 7-18 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites, print 3D models, and so much more! We also offer all-girls tech camps and teen-only academies.

Find one near you at www.idtech.com

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Only two hours from Atlanta located on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Ala. Ages 6-16. Both one and two-week sessions.

Mother-Daughter Weekends. You’ll be amazed by all you can do! Recognized as one of the South’s favorite overnight Christian camps for girls. 800-882-0722. Website has multiple ideas/photos/information: riverviewcamp.com SOAR Your child’s journey to success starts here!

SOAR offers high adventure summer camps for youth with learning and attention issues that help campers build friendships, increase self-confidence, and develop life skills.

Adventures located in Wyoming, California, Florida, New York, internationally and western North Carolina, a short drive from Atlanta! soarnc.org

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Summer Academy at UGA Make this a summer to remember with the University of Georgia’s Summer Academy for ages 11-17. Experts in their field conduct exciting specialty camps, including digital film school, fashion design, engineering, oceanography, and more. Details at UGAYouthPrograms.com Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! A’top Lookout Mountain, for 50 girls ages 8-17; 1 to 9 weeks, 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your own camp horse. 706-8622231. valleyviewranch.com

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Choosing the Best Overnight Camp Your child is your best source of information when selecting a summer camp. With a variety of programs and activities available, overnight camp offers adventures to match a child’s interests.

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What locale do I want (for example, mountains, oceanfront, close to home)?

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Do I want a traditional camp that gives my child a wide variety of experiences or do I want to select a specialty camp that focuses on a particular activity or set of skills?

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Is my child ready to be away from home for an extended stay? This will help you to select either an overnight or day camp setting.

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Day Camps The information provided by our advertisers in our Day Camp Guide will help you choose just the right camp to make this the best summer ever.

A5 Volleyball Club Since its formation in 2005, Atlanta-based A5 Volleyball Club has emerged as one of the top two volleyball clubs in the country. Along with their training arm, Volleyperformance, they offer camps and clinics to players ages 8 to 18, ranging from D1 athletes to youngsters who have never touched a volleyball. 770-346-8878. a5volleyball.com Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Ages 2 and older. Half and full-day dance summer programs. Buckhead, 404-303-1501; Virginia-Highland, 404-873-5811 x291. centre. atlantaballet.com/summer-programs Atlanta International School Offering summer camps June – 11 – July 27 for K -12th Grade. French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, English as a second language, Filmmaking, Circus Art, Superheroes, Olympic Madness, Chess and much more! 2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta 30305. 404-841-3840. aischool.org/summercamps Atlanta Montessori International School Ages 3-12. Spanish Immersion Camp, Elementary Camps that include field work, Elementary STEM camp offerings, and other Montessori peace based offerings.

1970 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta. 404-3256777. amischool.com

Art It Out Social Skills Day Camp in East Cobb and Vinings/North Buckhead. Using art and games to help children ages 5-18: make and keep friends, communicate with others, manage frustrations and improve friendships.

770-726-9589. artitout.com The Bedford School/ Squirrel Hollow Camp Squirrel Hollow summer program for students, between ages 6-15, needing an academic boost! Students receive tutoring in reading, math, and written expression in small groups. They participate in recreational activities, swimming and challenge courses.

Two 2-week sessions offered on Bedford’s campus. Information, contact Dr. Betsy Box at 770-774-8001 or visit thebedfordschool.org Bee’s & Quotes Art Camp Ages 5-11. May 29-Aug 3. 9am to noon; 1pm to 4pm. Half and Full day. Mixed media art, games, & learning. $195-295/weekly sessions. Johns Creek, GA. 770-560-0165. beesandquotes.com Brainy Bytes One-of-a-kind camps for ages 5 and up.

Robotic challenges, Minecraft adventures and mod design, and explorations in 3D creation. Four locations. brainy-bytes.com/camps

Builder Bunch With locations throughout Atlanta, Builder Bunch is the ultimate camp for LEGO® Brick lovers.

Each 1-week session takes your 6-12 yr. old through guided LEGO® brick play. May Aug. each session provides a new experience and opportunity to earn new badges. Call 1-855-6944327 or visit builderbunch.com Camp Broadway Ages 10-17. One-week session. Develop confidence, character and presentation skills with the help of Broadway professionals. All experience levels welcome. 212-575-2150. campbroadway.com Camp Excursions Fun on the go! Giving kids, ages 6-11, a real vacation from school! Legoland, Six Flags, Sky Zone, Stone Mountain Park, and more! Rain or shine 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit 30 cool places this summer! Lunch included! June 4- July 20.

678-888-1577. campexcursions.com Camp Kingfisher at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Outdoor adventuring and learning abound!

Swimming, canoeing, hiking, animal encounters, and more! 4- year-olds-rising 9th grade; free extended care 8 a.m.-6:15 p.m. 770-992-2055 ext.

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Our all girl day camps are located in Cobb County 11 miles from Downtown Atlanta. Explore the lake, swing through the trees on the zipline and challenge courses at Camp Timber Ridge.

Browse sessions at camp.girlscoutsatl.org Camp Uncapped at Wren’s Nest Explore narratives through performing and visual arts, music, and song. Camp Uncapped encourages limitless creativity in writing and storytelling. 404-753-7735. wrensnest.org Children’s Museum of Atlanta Explore the new Children’s Museum of Atlanta during Theatre Camp, Mad Science Camp and Adventure Camp for ages 5-10. Each camp is uniquely designed to bring out your child’s imagination and encourage a love of learning through play. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aftercare available. To register, call 404-527-3693, email reservations@childrensmuseumatlanta. org or visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org

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increase their social skills. Specialty summer camps held at Pace Academy. Handwriting camp: June 18-21 and July 9-12. Social Skills camp: June 25-28. Sibling, peer/friend group discounts. Use summer for fun and to increase FUNCTION! Groups fill early!

Provides IEP/504 Advocacy for children with special needs. 770-394-9791. childrens-services.com Circus Summer Camp Children will jump for joy when you sign them up for Circus Summer Camp! They’ll learn real circus skills – Trapeze, tightwire, juggling, magic, even throw a pie in a clown’s face! Campers choose what they want to perform and work together to present a grand finale Circus Show! $275$325/session. Decatur, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Cobb. June 4-July 27, 2018. Ages 5-teens. circuscamp.org Club SciKidz Imagine a summer day camp offering 54 themed science and technology camps, where kids can explore Robotics, Veterinary Medicine, Special Effects, Culinary Science, 3D Printing, Minecraft Adventures, Aerial Robotics, Beginning and Java Programming, Computer Building, Chemistry, Video Game Creation, and Paleontology. Club SciKidz camps offer all of these experiences and more. 678-493-5651. clubscikidz.com Code Career Academy Have fun and learn the basics of computer programming this summer at Code Career Academy! Try your hand at creating mods in the Minecraft universe.

Check out our virtual reality set up! Come have fun at our 1-week day camps in Lawrenceville. Reserve your spot today at codecareeracademy.com/info/summerfun-for-kids Community Music Centers of Atlanta CMC Atlanta is where students go to become musicians themselves. Themed day camps for grades K-5, Performance Workshops for grades 6-8, 9-12, recent graduates.

Beginners through pre-professional welcome. Full and half-day options, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Professional faculty, 4 locations. 404614-0466. CMCAtlanta.com Dunwoody Nature Center Come learn and play on the beautiful 22 acres of Dunwoody Park. Our summer camp features weekly, nature themed fullday and half-day programs for ages 4-12. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody.

770-394-3322. dunwoodynature.org Drama Kids International Full-day camps, optional extended care and lunch, Friday performances, CIT program. NE Atlanta. 404-313-0302. dramakids.com/GA3

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Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Ages 4-13. June -August. Full and partial day camps, one-week sessions. Camps feature art, swimming, dance, games, outdoor exploration, and many other fun activities to keep your summer exciting! Locations throughout Gwinnett County. 770-822-8840. gwinnettparks.com

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Emory University Debate Institutes Continuing a 60+ year tradition of providing the highest quality debate training in the country this summer. Variety of programs and locations from beginner to advanced.

We welcome anyone who is looking to sharpen their skills or simply to have fun! atlantadebatecamp.com Engineering For Kids of Metro Atlanta STEM education for young engineers ages 4-14 in a fun and challenging way with hands-on theme-based camps. Create your own video game! Build a computer.

Engineer your way off an island! Build rockets, roller coasters, and robots! camps. engineeringforkidsmetroatl.org Fabricate Studios Sewing, fashion design and photography!

Summer camps designed to build skills, creativity and confidence. Half-day options available. Ages 5-15. For a complete list of camp offerings visit fabricateatlanta.com Forefront Arts Unlock your talent with drama camps at Forefront Arts. Professional instructors with performances on Friday. Multiple locations.

770-864-3316. forefrontarts.com Georgia Tech College of Computing Join us for summer 2018 as we expose young minds to the creative side of computing!

Themes such as Game Design, Hack-a-Drone, Minecraft, Movies, Robotics, and more! Call 404-385-4029. gtcomputingoutreach.org Greater Atlanta Christian School Spartan Summer Camp Ages 5-18, June 4 - July 27; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Before/After Extended Care also available.

Summer Day Camp, Art, Science, Sports, Dance, Drama, Technology/Film Making, Cheerleading, Diving, Swimming, Sports Performance, Nike Basketball 1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross. 770-243-2275. gac.growcamps. org or greateratlantachristian.org

High Meadows Camp A relaxed and caring atmosphere set on 40 acres of farm and woodland in Roswell.

Children ages 4 -13 have opportunities for self-discovery through age-appropriate activities directed at personal improvement, environmental awareness, and noncompetitive achievement. Activities include archery, animal encounters, woodworking, canoeing, crafts, swimming, drama, nature and sports. Providing outstanding traditional outdoor experiences enriching lives in a caring, nurturing, child-centered setting, since 1973. 770-993-7975. highmeadowscamp.org High Museum Art Camps Spring and Summer Break. Explore art, get messy, and have a blast in our art camps! Register your artists for a weeklong art camp at the High, designed for campers in grades first through eighth. Campers will explore the collection, sketch in the galleries, and create artwork, with different themes for each session. Members receive an extra 25% off camp—register today! high.org/camp High Touch High Tech Since 1994! Science and Steam Camps by degreed professionals. Roswell, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Vinings, Dunwoody.

Rising 1st- 6th. sciencemadefunatl.net Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Summer Connection Ages 3-18. June-August. Weekly programs.

Full and half-day. Academics, athletics, fine arts camps and programs designed simply for fun, exercise and camaraderie. 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Atlanta. 404-303-2150, ext.

848. hies.org/summerconnection iD Tech Summer Programs at Emory and Georgia Tech This summer, encourage the awesome in your child! At iD Tech summer programs, students ages 7-18 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites, print 3D models, and so much more! We also offer all-girls tech camps and teen-only academies.

Find one near you at www.idtech.com In the City Camp Atlanta Jewish day camp. Co-ed.

Kindergarten-10th grade. Lifelong friendships, personal growth, community connection. 404-698-1134. Watch our video at inthecitycamp.org Cont’d on page 22

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Day Camps Inneractions Therapy Services Social Skills Camp We focus on helping children, adolescents and teens develop social skills through fun and engaging activities such as team challenges, games, arts and crafts, improv, indoor and outdoor activities and more. A variety of different half- to full-day sessions available for ages 4-17. All camps are led by master’s level counselors.

770-726-9624. myinneractions.com Kaleidoscope Kids Camp of Georgia Young scientists in grades K-5. Our camp program is designed to introduce STEM careers via educational and enrichment activities including daily math drills and weekly field trips. Starting at $225/week.

559-825-STEM. sciencecampatlanta.com Kids ‘R’ Kids Atlanta Summer Camp for Kindergarten-12 years old. Participate in one-week sessions or full summer enrollment. Weekly themed programs with action-packed activities.

Children enjoy computer programs, crafts, sports, themed activities, field trips and more! kidsrkidsatlanta.com Main Street School of the Arts Art, Pokemon, comedy, toy making, ukulele, puppetry, drama, singing camps and much more! Full-day/week $260; Half-day/week $130; Before care/week $25; After care/ week $50. 2323 Main St., Tucker GA 30084.

770-938-7880. mainstreetschoolofart.com Marist School Spend your summer growing and playing at Marist School! Sports camps, fun and games, robotics, technology, science camp for girls, music technology, community service, SAT/ACT prep and more. Weekly camp sessions from June 4 through July 20 for children ages 5 to 17. Full or half-day camps offered with extended day available.

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School’s “Sunsational” Summer Camp Ages 4-13. Weekly themes and field trips.

May 29-Aug. 3. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (extended hours available). Art, music, STEM activities, weekly field trips, water games, and fun! $225/week. 5380 Faircroft Dr., Alpharetta. 770-664-7764. mcginniswoods.org Michael C. Carlos Museum Ages 7-18. June 4-July 27. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A summer of art, imagination, and creativity awaits. $205-245/week. 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta. 404-727-0519. carlos.emory.edu MJCCA Summer Day Camps With three locations (Dunwoody, East Cobb, and Intown) and more than 100+ camp options in our Traditional, Performing Arts, Specialty, Sports and Teen camps, MJCCA Day Camps brings all the fun to your child’s summer! No membership required; discounts for members; multi-week discounts; free bus transportation (restrictions apply; visit atlantajcc.org for details). For information or to register: 678-812-4004 or mjccadaycamps.org Modeling Camp Modeling camp allows girls aged 11-17 to explore the exciting world of modeling and fashion! Discover the model in you!

888-757-5575. modelingcamp.com Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs Ages 3-12. Fun, educational, themed camp and STEM camp offerings all summer long!

2830 Old Atlanta Rd., Cumming. 770-2056277. montessoriacademysharonsprings.com Montessori at Vickery Ages 3-12. Fun, educational, themed camp and STEM camp offerings all summer long! 6285 Post Rd., Cumming.

770-777-9131. montessorivickery.com

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Mount Paran Christian School Summer Programs Summer Programs offered during June and July for students and children in the community, ages Pre-K3 through rising seniors. 1275 Stanley Rd., Kennesaw. Call 770-578-0182 or visit the website to learn more. mtparanschool.com/summerprograms MODA Summer Camps Robotics, Animation, Minecraft, Architecture, Engineering, Circuitry & More! Pre-K and Up. museumofdesign.org/campmodasummer The Paideia School Weekly Summer Camps for ages 3-14.

June 11- July 13. Register Now! paideiaschool.org/summer

Porter Academy Summer Camp A camp for children with learning differences that integrates academics into a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

Five one-week sessions June 11-July 13. 200 Cox Rd., Roswell. 770-594-1313. porteracademy.org Spruill Center for the Arts Get creative and have fun with week-long summer camps in both visual and performing arts for ages 5-14! Learn more and register at spruillarts.org Start Code Summer coding camps for ages 8-18. Make games, apps, and create with technology!

Camps include coding with Minecraft and Roblox, Unity Game Design, and Coding with Python and Java. 404-507-2772. startcode.net

Piedmont Park EnviroVentures Day Camp Ages 5-13. June 4-July 27. One-week sessions.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Environmental education, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, science labs and daily swimming. 1071 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta.

404-875-7275, ext. 326. piedmontpark.org

St. Martin’s Summer Camp Fun for children from rising Pre-K through 8th grade. Session 1: June 4-June 29 & Session 2: July 9-Aug. 3. Sessions include sports, robotics, computer skills, the arts and much more. 3110A Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven.

404-228-0760. stmartinschool.org

Pinecrest Academy Build virtue, confidence and friendships while learning new skills this summer at Pinecrest Academy’s summer day and specialty camps.

Kindergarten-High School. See all camp offerings at pinecrestacademy.org/page/ campus-life/summer-camps

The Sunshine House Every week is a new adventure at The Quest Summer Camp. Designed for 5-12-yearolds with unforgettable field trips, NFL Play60 Program, junior camp for 4-yearolds and more. Spaces are limited; register today! sunshinehouse.com/summer

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Tabula Rasa – The Language Academy Total Immersion French and Spanish Summer Camps. Babies-10 years. Morning and afternoon camps available, as well as after care. Camps held at two convenient locations in Sandy Springs & Lawrenceville. JuneJuly. Call 404-409-0827 for Sandy Springs or Lawrenceville at 678-985-8080. See more at trlanguages.com Trinity School Summer Camp Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor and indoor activities based on their interests!

From Legos to lacrosse, pool games to STEAM activities, art to adventure walks, Trinity School Summer Camp has something for everyone! Camps offered for Rising Pre-K – 6th Graders. Times and prices vary. Call 404-231-8117 or visit the website to learn more. 4301 Northside Parkway NW Atlanta 30327. trinityatl.org/summer camp The Walker School Summer Programs Over 500 campers agree - Walker Summer Programs are the best way to spend your summer! Offering an extensive and diverse selection of enrichment opportunities for students ages 3 - 18. One week sessions.

June 4 - July 27. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To see a complete listing of camps, workshops, and academic courses offered, visit thewalkerschool.org.

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Day Camps Wealthy Habits Camp Making Money Make Sense! Fun handson financial literacy for ages 11 and up.

Camps change the way students think about saving and spending by providing curriculum in an age appropriate manner.

Available at six Atlanta area locations.

678-218-1299. wealthyhabits.org/camps

Zoo Atlanta Safari Camp Safari Camp provides an immersive, educational experience in a unique setting.

It’s more than a camp; it’s a personal exploration of our place in the natural world.

Campers create a deeper connection to wildlife and wild places as they perform hands-on, minds-on exploration of nature, experience science-based investigations in the Zoo’s living laboratory, and have fun. Visit zooatlanta.org/camp to register or learn more.

Wesleyan Summer Camps Spend the summer with Wesleyan Summer Camps and choose from a variety of camp options including: Sports, Creative Arts and Enrichment, Science and Technology, Academic and Life Skills. Pre-K – 9th Grade. 5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092. Register or learn more at wesleyanschool.org/camps Westminster Summer Programs Ages 3 -17, June 4 - July 13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Before/after care available. Summer Day Camp, Arts & Science, Sports, Wildcats, Cubby, Theatre, Ceramics, Robotics, Cooking, Drone Camp, Debate, Girls Math Fun, APP Design, Video Game Development, CEO of My Life, Chess, Photography, Fencing, Golf, Karate, Soccer, Lacrosse and more. 1424 West Paces Ferry Rd, NW. Atlanta. 404-609-6212, camp@westminster. net, westminster.net

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Zone of Light Studio Each week, our unique art-based themes are designed for those with a passion for creativity, love of nature, appreciation for beauty, and a need for non-stop fun. Low ratio, with certified teachers and artists in a GREAT location.

Come create at the Zone! 678-948-8059. zoneoflightstudio.com

Dynamo Swim School Celebrating more than 50 years of excellence in competitive swimming and aquatic programs. Learn to Swim programs for ages 4 mo. to adult available at five Metro Atlanta locations including: Alpharetta, Buckhead, Chamblee, Decatur and Dunwoody. Call 770-457-7946 ext. 119 or visit dynamoswimschool.com Interactive Neighborhood for Kids The place where learning is fun! Perfect for summer day camps, parties, family day trips, paint-your-own pottery. 999 Chestnut St., off exit 22 on I-985 in Gainesville. Call 770-5361900 to schedule your group today or visit inkfun.org

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Spotlight on Summer Camps The Bedford School/Squirrel Hollow Camp

Camp Juliette Low

quirrel Hollow Camp is a 2-4 week summer program, (Session 1: June 11-June 22; Session 2: June 25-July 6) for children who need an academic boost.

The program is held on the wooded 45-acre campus of The Bedford School in Fairburn, approximately 15 miles south of the Atlanta Airport.

Students receive academic tutoring in small groups in the areas of math, reading and written expression.

Multisensory materials and techniques are used and individualized for each student. Parents receive a detailed report and recommendations at the end of camp. Students also participate in recreational activities on the Challenge Course, the soccer field, the gym and the outdoor pool.

Students gain academic skills as well as gains in selfesteem, confidence and social skills. The program is open to students currently in K-8th grade.

Some partial scholarships are available. Contact Dr. Betsy Box, Director, 770-774-8001.

Visit thebedfordschool.org for more information.

latform tents, outdoor adventure, traditional camping, fun and friendship! Located on Lookout Mountain, Camp Juliette Low (CJL) is a residential summer camp where girls make life-long friendships, connect with the natural world, develop an interest in outdoor pursuits, and build confidence in mind and body. At CJL, campers will find a place where they can be themselves, gain independence, and learn new skills like archery, horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, paddle boarding, swimming, ceramics, zip-line, challenge course, climbing wall, backpacking, fire building, and outdoor cooking. Our experienced counselors are alumnae of CJL and provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment for girls to grow and thrive. Founded in 1922 by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, CJL is one of Georgia’s oldest summer camps and proudly maintains its rustic camp setting and time-honored traditions. Today, CJL operates independently from the Girl Scouts and is open to all girls ages 7-17. One and two week sessions June 3 - July 28, 2018. Preparing Girls for Confident Living and Leadership Since 1922. www.CJL.org

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ooking for a way to get the kids outside this summer? Camp Kingfisher at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is the perfect place to connect with nature, build lasting friendships, and have all the fun experiences of a traditional camp.

Nestled just north of Atlanta, Camp Kingfisher utilizes 127 acres of woodlands, three ponds, and the Chattahoochee River to provide campers with a unique summer experience.

Their certified counselors, specialists, and staff lead hikes, animal encounters, science exploration activities, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. Rising Kindergarten through 7th graders are invited to 1- and 2-week on-site sessions, rising 8th and 9th graders have the opportunity to travel off-site during 2-week sessions, and 4-year-olds can try out a half-day program. So come join Chattahoochee Nature Center for their 25th summer of discovery, adventure, and fun.

Visit chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x 222 to learn more about Camp Kingfisher. Chattahoochee Nature Center welcomes visitors all year at 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, 30075.

our children will jump for joy when they learn you’ve signed them up for Circus Summer Camp, and you’ll do a flip when you see just how much fun they’re having!

Circus Camp is where your children create wonderful memories, make new friends, and experience a wide variety of circus skills. Children at any skill levels are welcome, ages 5 and older including teens.

Throughout the day Circus Camp’s highly trained counselors (many who started out as campers) describe which circus skill they will be teaching for that “act”, and your child picks the one they would like to learn. The younger 5-6 year olds have a more structured day, and the staff make sure your youngsters get to participate as much as they’re comfortable with.

• INTERACTIVE: Your children get to participate in real circus activities - Trapeze, tightrope, juggling, magic, even throw a pie in a clowns face.

• ENTERTAINING: Everyday there is a live performance by circus professionals to entertain and inspire your children.

• PERFORMANCE: Campers choose what they want to perform and work together to present a grand finale Circus Show. Showtimes are every Friday during camp at 2pm and admission is free. www.CircusCamp.org

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Spotlight on Summer Camps Community Music Centers of Atlanta

Dunwoody Nature Center

MC Atlanta offers themed camps for grades K-5 that balance the development of authentic musical skills with summertime fun.

Through private lessons on the instrument of choice, project-based learning and music immersion experiences, CMC Atlanta camps focus on particular kinds of musical styles, genres or instruments to ensure the camper’s genuine interests will be met.

Summer 2018 themes: Piano Camp, Guitar Camp, String Camp, Drum Camp, Rock Camp, Musical Theater Camp, Jedi Music Academy, Schoolhouse Rock Camp, and more. Full day 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; half days available. Beginners are welcome.

For grades 6-8 and 9-12, CMC Atlanta offers Summer Performance Workshops. Workshop students play classical, jazz, rock, country, folk, and/or hip hop music with peers and professional faculty. The CMC Atlanta workshop process balances private lessons, group classes and rehearsals, and culminates in Summer Student Showcase performances and recitals at Atlanta Music High School.

Programs offered at CMC Atlanta facilities in Decatur, Dunwoody, Inman Park/Little 5 Points and Brookhaven/Druid Hills. Discounts available for Summer Pass. For more info, visit CMCAtlanta.com or call 404-614-0466.

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he Dunwoody Nature Center features 22 acres and four distinct habitats that allow campers to explore nature as it was meant to be. By combining play and learning through different weekly themes, children are able to grow and develop at their own pace, reconnect with nature, and better understand their place in the natural world. Campers love to play in the teepee, dip their toes in Wildcat Creek, and test their skills in the forested playground. Year after year, the Nature Center’s camps achieve satisfaction ratings of nearly 100% and most of our new camp families each summer come as referrals from other campers!

Join the Nature Center this summer on the beautiful grounds of Dunwoody Park or our facility at Island Ford on the Chattahoochee River (for ages 9-12). Full day camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th graders group similarly aged friends and ensure a small camper to counselor ratio; while half-day mini-camps are just the perfect amount of adventure 4 year olds. Early morning drop off is available for all camps and extended stay is offered in the afternoons for full day campers who want even more fun. Learn more about each week’s theme and register online at www.dunwoodynature.org.

Fabricate Studios

Forefront Arts

o c a t e d i n West Midtown Atlanta, 1 mile off Howell Mill Road and I-75, Fabricate Studios is a yeararound educational space that teaches photography, sewing, quilting, knitting and crafts to children and adults. Regardless of your current skill level, beginner, intermediate and advanced classes build on one another to help you reach your goals. Fabricate Studios is staffed by an amazing group of professional educators, their sole focus is teaching, and the results speak for themselves!

This one of a kind, modern learning environment boosts creativity and fosters productivity. Enroll your child this summer in one of their camps! The half day Little Crafters Camp is perfect younger children, ages 5-6, who want learn the very basics of sewing in a small group environment.

Fabricate also offers half day sewing, fashion design and photography camps for older children, ages 7-15. All supplies are provided for these camps, including sewing machines and fabric. Visit fabricateatlanta.com for a complete list of all camps and availability.

ooking to unlock your child’s talent this summer, boost confidence, encourage creativity, and skillbuild in problem solving, collaboration, and empathy? Come to Drama Camp! See why thousands of families have chosen Forefront Arts Children’s Theatre summer camps over the past 7 summers and keep coming back! As the most accessible professional theatre camp in Atlanta, they offer high-quality theatre instruction for ages 3-18 in a loving and supportive environment where campers are challenged to grow in their skill level while feeling safe and nurtured along the way. 1 week and 2 week sessions are offered at locations throughout metro Atlanta. Summer 2018 themes include special Art & Drama weeks featuring “Trolls” and “Moana”, Improv & Sketch Comedy, “The Lion King” for intermediate & advanced performers, a “Dear Evan Hansen Revue” for young Broadway fanatics, and “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” for all lovers of classic musical theatre and candy! www.ForefrontArts.com or call 770-864-3316.

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ummertime holds so much potential—make sure your child doesn’t waste it in front of a screen. GAC summer camps provide the opportunity to engage in active play, enriching experiences, and true relationship. From day camp to specialty camps, GAC offers something for every camper from the age of 5 to 18. Children will enjoy time on our beautiful campus with our top-notch camp staff leading the way. Day campers engage in a variety of activities—from soccer and flag football to art creations and team activities—in addition to daily pool time and weekly field trips. Our specialty camps are designed for students to delve into a particular area of interest, whether it be academic, artistic, athletic, or whimsical in nature. Each week is a little different to keep things exciting! New this year is our clubhouse, where campers will enjoy casual games of ping pong, air hockey, board games and arcade-style basketball.

Camps are available from June 4 – July 27. Regular camp hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Before and after extended hours available. Hundreds of families choose GAC as their summer camp each year to ensure that the time is memorable and well-spent! 1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross, GA 30093. To register visit gac.growcamps.org.

winnett County Parks & Recreation offers a multitude of adventures this summer for ages 4-13. Top-notch facilities, super staff, and low counselor to camper ratio provide safe, enriching environments.

Adventure camps with different themes start at an affordable $126* per week.

Where the Wild Kids Are – Let the wild rumpus begin! Kick summer off with your favorite stories and inspired activities Imaginarium – Build STEAM and spark creativity.

Gladiator Week – Challenge yourself in the coliseum of camp games.

Pirates Arrr! Real – Hoist yer sails and go on adventure on the high seas.

S’more Fun – Mallow out with a week of outdoor adventures.

Frontier Pioneers – Travel back in time and explore what life was like for Gwinnett Kids in 1818.

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

High Meadows Camp

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stablished in 1973 on 40 acres of farm and forest in Roswell Georgia, High Meadows Camp offers a structured outdoor recreational program focusing on personal responsibility and environmental respect. In a relaxed, caring, and non-competitive atmosphere, each camper is encouraged to engage in new experiences and build relationships.

Each day, High Meadows Camp welcomes 300 children, from age four to 14, to participate in a traditional camp experience.

Groups are arranged by grade level, and generally have two counselors for every 12 to 15 children. The exemplary staff continues well-established traditions while teaching unique age-appropriate classes that include: Animal Care, Arts and Crafts, Archery, Swimming, Sports, Canoeing, Indian Lore, Photography, Pony Rides, Ropes, Dance, Performing Arts, Nature, Pioneering, and Woodworking.

Preschoolers participate in a shortened day program with constant nurturing supervision, fun activities and exploring the campus. Bus transportation is available from various locations in the north metro area.

At High Meadows Camp, summer fun goes hand-inhand with learning, achievement, and enrichment. In short, it’s what camp should be. Additional information at www. highmeadowscamp.org or 770-993-7975.

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ummer Connection programs at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School are open to everyone – not just HIES families. Over the years, campers have come from more than 75 schools around Metro Atlanta to play, explore and learn in an endless variety of fun and exciting ways.

Spread throughout the school’s 49-acre campus, Summer Connection offers weekly programs for students from 3-years-old through rising seniors. Camp programs include virtually all interscholastic sports, most academic fields of study and a wide variety of the Fine Arts, including music, drama and the visual arts. Summer Connection also features many programs designed simply for fun, exercise and camaraderie.

One of the most popular offerings at HIES Summer Connection (for parents, at least) is Brush Up, a three-week program offering supplemental educational assistance to prepare students from pre-school to rising freshmen.

For more information or to request a brochure, please email Barbara Klein at barbara.klein@hies.org, or leave a message for her at (404) 303-2150 ext. 848. www.hies.org.

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Our camps build virtue, confidence and friendships while teaching new skills in a fun, safe environment.

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Spotlight on Summer Camps In the City Camp

MJCCA Summer Day Camps

ifelong friendships. Personal growth.

Community connection. Our valuesbased Jewish day camp for children entering Kindergarten through 10th grade delivers the benefits of Jewish overnight camp in an affordable, accessible day camp package.

Kid Campers (entering K-5th grade) choose their activities themselves!

Sports, swimming, art, magic, archery, dance, cooking, and more! Campers try new things and attend weekly field trips with new friends and Jewish role model counselors.

Tween campers (entering grades 6-8) travel to weekly overnights, volunteer in the community, and spend time at the pool. Tweens in our Entrepreneurship Camp create their own business, make real sales, and present to investors for a cash prize!

Rising 9th and 10th grade campers strengthen 21st century skills and get a taste of the hard work and big rewards that go along with being an In the City Camp counselor.

In the City Camp runs weekly Intown at Morningside Elementary School May 30-July 6 and at The Weber School in Sandy Springs July 2-August 3. The camp provides FREE bus transportation to both locations. Learn more at www.inthecitycamp.org or call 404-698-1134.

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t MJCCA Summer Day Camps, campers make lifelong friendships, gain new skills, and have the best summer ever. Summer is just around the corner, and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is pleased to offer online registration, beginning Jan. 7 for returning families and Jan. 14 for new families, for camp at three locations: Dunwoody, East Cobb, and Intown. MJCCA Day Camps offers more than 100 amazing camp options in our Performing Arts, Specialty, Sports, Teen, and Traditional Camps for children in rising pre-K through 10 grade. Some new camps for Summer 2018 include: Roadtrippin’ Savannah (our new week-long Specialty Camp), Ultimate Frisbee Madness, Drone, Coding, Little Medical School and Little Vet School, Angelina Ballerina, Theater Slam, and more! Campers will also continue to enjoy traditional day camp activities including swimming, archery, ropes course, lake activities, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Summer 2018 benefits/ savings for MJCCA camp families include: a free week of day camp valued up to $375 (some restrictions apply, details online), free bus transportation to the Dunwoody location, and before-camp care and after-camp care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To register, visit mjccadaycamps.org or call 678-812-4004.

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lan for summer fun at Mount Paran Christian School! The 68-acre campus in the Marietta/ Kennesaw area provides stellar opportunities for academic, arts, athletic, and faith and fun summer programs. From fishing by the lake and mountain cabin, to acting on a state-of-the-art performing arts stage, to learning cheers with the 6-time State Champion competition squad, children can experience it all.

Lego® robotics, football skills, preschool splash camp, drone-flying, Spanish, STEAM, and Atlanta Braves baseball camp are just a few of our most popular options for half-day campers. Parents may choose to enroll PK3-8th grade kids in Camp Eagle which offers all-day, multi-camp experiences and summer care activities. MPCS hosts more than 50 summer programs for every child’s interest from sewing to softball to the SAT in a safe, Christ-centered environment.

Programs are available during June and July for ages Pre-K3 through rising seniors and are open to children the community. See the full lineup and register at www.mtparanschool.com/summerprograms Mount Paran Christian School, 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw. 770-578-0182.

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hile summer vacation carries happy memories of family, friends, and the great outdoors, it also has a downside. Many students suffer significant academic loss over the summer, and this loss seems to be exaggerated for children with learning differences. Porter Academy’s goal is to help children maintain academic levels within a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Each of the five weeks has a different theme: Barnyard Blast, Creative Construction, Where the Wild Things Are, American Vacation, and Bug’s Life. Academics are interwoven into fun activities throughout each day as well as directly taught in small groups. This balance of fun and academics allows campers to relax and enjoy their summer while having academic skills reinforced.

Campers participate in PE, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, games, arts & crafts, and hands-on-learning activities as well as in-house field trips including jugglers, magicians, hands-on science educators, and animal encounters. Porter Academy creates a fun and fulfilling summer program that keeps students engaged and learning throughout the summer, thereby linking their academic success from year to year.

For more information or to register, visit the website www.porteracademy.org or call 770-594-1313.

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he Camp at St. top breathtaking Lookout Martin’s offers a wide Mountain, only 2 hours from variety of weekly camp Atlanta, find a paradise of fun, friends options for children from and adventure for girls ages 6 to 16.

4-years-old through With over 15 activity choices and recreational opportunities, campers middle school. Our camps and parents alike will be pleased are open to everyone, so with the choices and quality of the come join the fun! programs. Enjoy Riverview’s exceptional riding program for Our goal is to provide no additional fees, directed by equestrians experienced Riding quality instruction and Staff. There is something for everyone including: swimming, exciting options in a fun and challenging environment. Each heated pool, ropes course, tennis, canoeing, golf, archery, rifle week, day campers will delve into a different theme such as range, sports, basketball, climbing tower, CIT program, Chorus, Jr. Detective or The Creative Engineers to learn, create and Drama, Flag Twirling, Voice and Music. Riverview offers both explore. Many specialty camps are also offered ranging in one and two-week sessions, or longer stays are available. Each subjects from computer skills, science, drama, sports, dance cabin includes its own bathrooms and showers. The Staff of and engineering. STEAM Lab, space camp, Minecraft design, Riverview is comprised of many college-age counselors who have princess camp – check to all of these too and many more! camped with Riverview and who understand the importance of In addition, Academic Brush Up camps are offered nurturing and caring for each camper! Owners, Susan and Dr. for rising 4th-8th graders to ready them for math and Larry Hooks have been Camp Directors since 1983. Assistant language arts at the next level. For more information or to Director Donna Bares has been on staff with the Hooks since request a brochure, visit our website at stmartinschool.org/ 1987. The full-summer staff is certified in Red Cross First Aid campuslife/summer or email Mark McDaniel at mmcdaniel@ and CPR, with two or more nurses and a physician on staff.

Riverview is a member of Christian Camping International & is stmartinschool.org. accredited by American Camping Assoc. 1-800-882-0722 for a The Camp at St. Martin’s is located in Brookhaven at free DVD or visit www.riverviewcamp.com to view DVD’s on line!

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A5 Volleyball Club: Teaching life lessons through the sport of volleyball.

Atlanta-based A5 Volleyball Club is the second-ranked club in the U.S. We have over 1,000 players and send 50-60 seniors to play in college every year.

A5 and its training arm, Volleyperformance, offer camps and clinics for new and experienced players ages 8-18.

We feature a highly qualiďŹ ed coaching staff with deep experience in teaching the fundamentals of volleyball to all age groups. This is the perfect way to grow your game in the fastest-growing sport in the country.

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Handwriting Program

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WIN™ Handwriting - Labored to legible in just 12 hours. Sensory handwriting utilizing games, crafts, and sensory experiences in a fast, fun way. PreK-Grade 6.

POP™ Sensory Social Skills Combining creativity with curiosity, children ages 4-9 can learn sensory regulation techniques, sharing, and motor skills through crafts, music therapy, pediatric yoga, and much more.

June 18,19,20,21 or July 9,10,11,12 WIN™ Handwriting Camp is the ONLY US Trademarked Camp for sensory handwriting in the Atlanta area

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Combining art with therapy to teach children to: Make and keep friends Express frustration Join in with peers Control impulses Communicate with others Manage anxiety Gain confidence with peers

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How do you choose the right day camp for your child? There are hundreds in the metro area, each touting the best program. To begin, here are some basic questions that are specific to day camps:

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Is lunch provided? Snacks? Drinks?

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Dynamo Swim School • Heated Indoor Pools • Year-round instruction • Online and On-Site registration

Dynamo provides swimming instruction to all ages DynaBabies (6-36 months) Preschool (3-5 years) Grade School (6-14 years) Adult (15 years and up)

5 Atlanta-area locations Agnes Scott Alpharetta Buckhead Chamblee Dunwoody

For more information, please call 770-457-7946 ext 119 or visit www.dynamoswimschool.com

Summer Coding Camps for ages 8-18. Make games, apps, and create with technology! Camps include coding with Minecraft and Roblox, Unity Game Design, and Coding with Python and Java.

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Sunsational Summer

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4 YEAR OLDS -13 YEAR OLDS

A Spectacular Time

Have your camper join the fun and be part of something special. An amazing summer filled with great learning opportunities and fun. Campers’ imaginations will be sparked by the caring counselors, engaging themes, field trips, water activities, and surprises!

Inspiring Students with the Passion to Excel SAC, GAC and NAEYC Accredited

5380 Faircroft Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org

Since 1981 Squirrel Hollow Camp, located on the beautiful 47-acre campus of The Bedford School in Fairburn, Georgia, serves children with academic needs, ADD or learning differences.  Squirrel Hollow accepts students aged 5-15  There is a 3:1 student/staff ratio

 Academics: Reading & Decoding, Math, Auditory Discrimination,

Writing Skills and Reading Comprehension

 Recreational: swimming, Challenge Course elements and various

games and activities

Contact Dr. Betsy Box

5665 Milam Road Fairburn, GA 30123 Phone 770-774-8001 Fax 770-774-8005 www.thebedfordschool.org

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Summer Connection

An Endless Variety of Summer Camps: Athletics, Arts, Academics and More!

Pre-School to 12th-Grade!

www.hies.org/summerconnection Holy Innocents' Episcopal School | (404) 303-2150 ext. 848

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Sandy Springs / Lawrenceville-Suwanee

404-409-0827 Sandy Springs

678-985-8080 Lawrenceville-Suwanee

Code Career Academy Have fun and learn the basics of computer programming this summer at Code Career Academy!

Try your hand at creating mods in the MINECRAFT universe.

Check out our virtual reality set up!

Come have fun at our One-Week Day Camps in Lawrenceville.

Reserve your spot TODAY at codecareeracademy.com/info/ summer-fun-for-kids/

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Ages 5-12 years old!

FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU!

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Summer 2018 Social Skills Camp Johns Creek and Marietta

Examples of Skills that are a Focus: Listening • Following Directions • Impulse Control • Joining In with Peers • Making / Maintaining Friendships • Communicating, Cooperating and Compromising • Flexibility Conversation Skills • Reading and Understanding Social Situations • Empathy/Perspective Taking • Sharing and Turn-Taking • Managing Frustrations • Nonverbal Communication Eye Contact • Tone of Voice • Personal Space • Body Language • Understanding Humor and Sarcasm • Appropriate use of Humor • Sportsmanship • Confidence

Positive Energy. Personal Growth. Powerful Results

A Proven Recipe for Change Arts & Crafts Music & Songs Games & Activities Mini Scenes & Improvs Costume & Prop Designs Dance & Creative Movement Drama & Public Speaking Skills Playwriting & Stage Management Skills PERFORMANCES! Register online at

www.DramaKids.com/GA3 or call 404-313-0302

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Our summer sessions are filled with team challenges, arts and crafts, improv, indoor and outdoor activities and group discussions.

JUNE and JULY

Kindergarten – High School SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPs and CAMPS Two-week half-day or One-week full day sessions One-hour weekly group sessions *Contact us for pricing information.

Initial intake required for all new clients Call us at: 770-726-9624 Email us at: info@myinneractions.com Visit us at: www.myinneractions.com

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Atlanta Parent Magazine’s

Camp Guide Advertiser Index A5 Volleyball Club.................................................. 35 Acadia Institute of Oceanography......................... 12 Art It Out............................................................... 40 Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education.............................................. 44

Emory University Debate Institutes........................ 42 Engineering for Kids.............................................. 22 Fabricate Studios.................................................. 36 Forefront Arts........................................................ 44 Georgia Tech College of Computing........................ 5 Girl Scouts All Girl Resident Camps......................................... 17 Greater Atlanta Christian School Spartan Summer Camp........................................ 36 Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation..................... 34 High Meadows Camp............................................ 29 High Museum Art Camps...................................... 25 High Touch High Tech............................................ 38 Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Summer Connection............................................. 46 iD Tech Summer Programs at Emory and Georgia Tech.................................. 18 In The City Camp................................................... 46

Atlanta International School Summer Camps.................................................... 18

Inneractions Therapy Services Social Skills Camp................................................. 49

Atlanta Montessori International School............................................... 39

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids......................... 45 Kaleidoscope Kids Camp of Georgia..................... 36

Baylor Summers.................................................... 15

Kids ‘R’ Kids Atlanta.............................................. 48

The Bedford School/ Squirrel Hollow Camp............................................ 45

Main Street School of Art...................................... 42

Bee’s & Quotes Art Camp..................................... 22 Brainy Bytes.......................................................... 40

McGinnis Woods Country Day School’s “Sunsational” Summer Camp................................ 45

Builder Bunch........................................................ 53

Michael C. Carlos Museum................................... 46

Camp Broadway.................................................... 48

MJCCA Summer Day Camps.................. Back Cover

Camp Cedar Cliff................................................... 11

MODA Summer Camps......................................... 49

Camp Chatuga...................................................... 12

Modeling Camp..................................................... 46

Camp Cosby........................................................... 6

Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs.................................................. 39

Camp Excursions.................................................. 55 Camp Fire Camp Toccoa....................................... 14 Camp Greenville – YMCA......................................... 7 Camp Juliette Low................................................ 14 Camp Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center.......................... 38 Camp Marymount................................................... 8 Camp MasterChef................................................. 16 Camp Ocoee – YMCA............................................ 10 Camp Uncapped at Wren’s Nest........................... 38 Children’s Museum of Atlanta................................ 23 Center for Global Youth Leadership and Social Entrepreneurial Studies........................ 12 Children’s Special Services................................... 37 Circus Summer Camp............................................. 2 Club SciKidz.......................................................... 31 Code Career Academy.......................................... 47 Cohutta Springs Youth Camp................................ 10

Marist School........................................................ 24

Montessori at Vickery............................................ 39 Mount Paran Christian School Summer Programs................................................ 44 Piedmont Park EnviroVentures Day Camp..................................... 43 Pinecrest Academy............................................... 31 Porter Academy Summer Camp............................ 22 Riverview Camp for Girls......................................... 3 SOAR...................................................................... 6 Spruill Center for the Arts...................................... 50 St. Martin’s Summer Camp................................... 42 Start Code............................................................. 43 Summer Academy at UGA..................................... 8 Tabula Rasa - The Language Academy................. 47 The Paideia School................................................ 38 The Sunshine House.............................................. 54 The Walker School Summer Programs.................. 50

Community Music Centers of Atlanta.................... 51

Trinity School Summer Camp................................ 33

Animal Camp Cub Creek Science Camp..................................... 16

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp..................... 15 Wealthy Habits Camp............................................ 50

Deer Run Camps & Retreats................................... 4

Wesleyan Summer Programs................................ 41

Drama Kids International....................................... 49

Westminster Summer Programs........................... 48

Dunwoody Nature Center...................................... 27

Zone of Light Studio.............................................. 27

Dynamo Swim School........................................... 43

Zoo Atlanta Safari Camp....................................... 19