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Inside 33 April Vol. 34 / Number 4

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Made in Atlanta

Meet some of Atlanta’s talented entrepreneurs who create everything from all-natural nut-based milks to handmade jewelry and eco-conscious toys.

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Rockin’ with the Kids

Family Fun Guide

Enjoy music together with your kids with sing-alongs at home and visits to kid-friendly concerts at venues all around Atlanta.

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Departments

All Things “Pete the Cat”

We talked to James Dean, the creator of “Pete the Cat,” to learn a few things about the cat who wears sunglasses, skateboards and surfs.

Good Stuff

Things we like

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Words of humor & wisdom

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Spring Festivals

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April Calendar

Easter Eggtravaganzas

Grab a basket and hop over to one of these Atlanta egg hunts – hunt for eggs underwater, see eggs dropped from a helicopter or meet the Easter Bunny himself!

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Summer Day Camps Act fast – day camps are filling up. Find just the right experience for your crafty, musical, outdoorsy or technology-loving child.

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Publisher’s Note Camps, Music – the Fun Days of Summer It’s hard to believe the school year will be over in just two short months. The families I know are all looking forward to summertime fun – a trip to the beach, some playground outings and relaxed bedtime hours for the kids.

And some of us are considering what to do with the kids when we can’t take vacation time from work. For our family, it’s the first year to explore summer day camp.

We’ve been researching camps for our 5-year-old, Elliot. Finding the first one was, you might say, a piece of cake: Elliot loves to cook, so he’s going to cooking camp for a week.

We used Atlanta Parent’s guide to day camps, of course, in our research, and it’s been super easy to go through the camp listings to see what else he might like to do, whether it’s a general camp with a variety of activities each day or another special-interest camp.

Day camp spaces are filling up fast, but we’ve still found lots of great camps with availability and we’re weighing the options and costs. Like other families, we know we have to act soon, before the weeks we want are full.

Our oldest child loves singing and dancing, so that’s one camp possibility we’re considering. Like some Atlanta families you’ll meet in this month’s issue (Page 18), our family listens and sings to a fun mix of music.

We pick out several summer songs each year to listen to in the car and at home, and James Bay’s “Hold Back the River” is one of Elliot’s favorites for the upcoming season. Coco’s song is Ingrid Michaelson’s “Be OK” and she loves to groove to it.

Now that we’ve read the roundup in this month’s issue of all the possibilities for attending concerts and enjoying music with kids, this may be the summer the kids go to an official concert.

What does your family have planned for the summer? We’d love to hear about it and share ideas. Be sure to tag us @atlantaparent on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with your posts.

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The excitement of the AJC Peachtree Road Race­– just for kids

Atlanta Track Club hosted the first Peachtree Junior in 1987 to provide kids with a safe and age-appropriate way to experience the thrill of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Approximately 600 kids participated in the inaugural 3K race.

Since then, Atlanta Track Club has added a 1/2K and 50m Dash and will welcome nearly 3,000 children across the finish line this May.

Running isn’t the only event offered at Peachtree Junior At our decathlon, kids can try out nine other kid-friendly track and field events as part of the post-race festivities in Piedmont Park, including high jump, long jump, shot put, discus, javelin and hurdles.

“By expanding the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior to 10 events, we hope to provide a morning of fun for families that will inspire children for years to come,” says Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track Club’s executive director.

Learn from the best Atlanta is becoming a hub of elite running, and at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Peachtree Junior, kids will have the chance to learn from the best. Atlanta Track Club Elite team members and Olympic athletes will be working with the kids at the decathlon stations and along the race course. “I grew up in a town where running wasn’t popular, so I’m excited to work with the kids and introduce them to the sport that I love,” says Patrick Peterson, a mid-distance specialist for Atlanta Track Club Elite.

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Good StUff

THINGS WE LIKE

Donate Toiletries in a Shoebox Through May 3 you and your family can donate shoeboxes filled with toiletries including toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant and lip balm. These will be distributed to men, women and children in need through the Shoebox Project.

Drop off shoeboxes at local United Way locations. shoeboxprojectatl.org

Keepsake Teddy Bear What will you do with all of your child’s school, sports or dance T-shirts?

The Patchwork Bear will collect all of these items and turn them into a keepsake bear great for a graduation present. Order the kit, fill out the form, send in clothes in the provided box and they will sew the bear. It takes approximately 3-4 weeks after they receive the clothes. Available at the thepatchworkbear.com for $45-98.

Recycle Broken Toys

During the month of April, Tom’s of Maine and TerraCycle present a new toy recycling program called the #LessWasteChallenge. Visit tomsofmaine.com/lesswaste, enter your contact information to receive a free UPS shipping label via email, fill a box with up to 10 pounds of broken toys and drop the box at a UPS location.

Cheaper Version of EpiPen College Babysitter App An app called Usit developed by four Emory University students connects households to college students who live nearby (at Emory, Georgia Tech or Agnes Scott colleges). View profiles of the babysitter applicants and contact the sitter through text or FaceTime. Available for iOS for free.

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A company called Impax Laboratories recently released a generic epinephrine auto-injector as an alternative to the EpiPen. For price comparison, the generic auto-injector can be purchased without insurance for $109.99 for a two-pack, which compares to $649.99 for EpiPen. Available at local CVS Pharmacies. atlantaparent.com

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Made in ATLANTA

AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT COOL, LOCALLY-MADE PRODUCTS

by Jennifer V. Hutcheson

As our culture continues to question fast-fashion, fast-food, and constant consumerism, we talked to a few local business owners who prize quality, think sustainably, and produce one-of-a-kind products right here in Atlanta.

The Jack Ellis Company l The People & The Product: Whitney Wolf, owner of The Jack Ellis Company, is not just the idea man behind his company’s custom-built furniture. He is an artist and delights in the design and execution. Most days you’ll find him in the workshop covered in sawdust creating furniture along with his main builder, Daniel Sussenbach.

They build everything from a small cutting board to large conference tables.

l The Inspiration: Wolf is inspired by taking a tree that is destined for the landfill or a mulcher and milling it into beautiful, usable wood products. He explains, “My father bought a sawmill years ago and I used to help him load logs onto that mill and watch it go from a log to slabs. It was like Christmas morning for me every time we made that first cut and opened up the wood to see the grain. I still feel that way to this day.” l Hyper-Local: An Atlanta-native, Wolf explains, “Being from Georgia and southern is a big part of who we are.” Accordingly, they make Georgiashaped cutting boards from Atlanta walnut and maple trees and keep tabs on the history of the trees they work with. Currently, they are working with a walnut tree from Grant Park that has 100-year-old bullets lodged in it. l Sustainable: They only use local materials, domestic wood and recycled metals. Through relationships with eco-friendly arborists who deliver trees to their workshop (instead of dumping or mulching), they are able to tag the trees with their original location, how they came down (usually storms), and date them. That story stays with the tree as it is milled, slabbed, dried and turned into furniture. l After Hours: When he’s not managing the office or building custom furniture, Wolf enjoys doing local fun runs with his son, Jack, 4. The whole family delights in going to basketball games at Saint Thomas More School in Decatur. Wolf explains, “It’s free admission and [the kids] just love to watch action in a great family atmosphere.” l Check It Out: Visit them online at thejackelliscompany.com

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Clover & Birch l The People & The Product: Taylor Melton, owner of Clover and Birch describes her bustling company as a “labor-of-love brand with a desire to provide purposeful, modern toys to eco-conscious families.” While it may take a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to create simple, yet intentional toys for that child: Melton has recruited a group of “lovely friends” to help her with the demand. Her team includes shop foreman BJ, studio assistant Tijana, graphic genius Priscila, as well as Pete and Bryttany who help with sanding and finishing work. l The Inspiration: Necessity was the mother of invention when Melton wanted her own children to have “beautiful toys made of natural materials that would become heirloom pieces – not just another disposable product” that would end up in a landfill. l Sustainable: All of their wooden toys are sourced from sustainably-harvested mills and lumber yards in Georgia.

Melton and team tap into their creativity to minimize waste, coming up with new ways to use remaining lumber including making wooden blocks from leftover cuts of wood. l After Hours: Melton and daughters Carden, 4, and Collin, 2, love the outdoors and exploring new parks together. They also enjoy the Grant Park Farmers Market and Melton tells us that “if you see us there, we will probably be sharing a bottle of Golda kombucha.” l Check It Out: Visit Clover and Birch online at cloverandbirch.com or their Etsy store CloverandBirch. You can find these wonderful wooden toys in close to 100 stores across the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Australia and Norway.

Treehouse Milk l The People & The Product: Kate Carter and Bess Weyandt of Treehouse Milk make fresh, all-natural nut milks, including almond, cashew and macadamia nuts. Their specialty is Georgia Pecan Milk, which is rich in antioxidants and loved by kids and adults alike. l The Inspiration: Weyandt replaced dairy milk in her diet with almond milk several years ago. “But,” she explains, “there were no natural, local alternatives to the additive-laden big brands found at the grocery store. Atlanta was, almost literally, thirsty for its own real non-dairy milk. Kate and I started getting creative in the kitchen together – and that’s how some of our other varieties, like almond oat milk and pecan milk were born.”

Georgia Pecan Milk because pecans are a local crop and far more sustainable than almonds. l After Hours: After hours you’ll find Carter and her boys Henry, 10, and Thomas, 8, out on bike adventures, weaving between their Candler Park home, the Freedom Park path and the BeltLine.

Favorite stops include Freedom Farmers Market, the King of Pops window, Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, and Piedmont Park. Carter explains that it is “the best way to see the city with kids – eating local

foods and exercising up and down the beautiful paths.”

Weyandt enjoys walking on Constitution Lakes Park trail or Arabia Mountain trail in town, exploring restaurants on Buford Highway, as well as checking out her friends’ performances in the local theater and arts scene. l Check It Out: Visit treehousemilk.com to place an order online or find a list of local stores and farmers markets that carry Treehouse Milk.

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l Hyper-Local: Not only are all of their nut milks made right here in Atlanta, but they also source local ingredients as much as possible and partner with local businesses. l Sustainable: Treehouse milks are delivered to their wholesale and retail customers in glass mason jars that are returned after use to be sanitized and reused. Carter and Weyandt are also very proud of their development of the first

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Katherine Smith Jewelry l The People & The Product: During lunch breaks from her job in a library, Smith would walk over to a local bead store where she learned to make handcrafted jewelry. While she started making knotted string bracelets in the fifth grade (for The New Kids on the Block band members!), those working lunches gave Smith the tools and techniques she would later use to start her own jewelry business. Today she makes simple, minimalist jewelry for every woman and every occasion. Her mediums include 14k gold fill chains and findings, gemstones, as well as “a little bit of brass to keep it edgy.” l The Inspiration: Smith’s inspiration is reclaiming a bit of identity beyond parenthood. She explains, “For me, jewelry is such an effortless way to add a little bit of whimsy to my outfit and a little pulled together feel to my life. As a mom of an almost 3-year-old girl and an almost 6-year-old boy, jewelry gives me a bit of myself back outside of being mom. Maybe that is overstating things – but there are many days where I may not do anything but throw on jeans and a T-shirt and pull back my hair, but if I can grab a pair of earrings I feel pulled together.” l Hyper-Local: In addition to her popular “HUSTLE” and “BE BRAVE” handstamped brass rings, this Agnes Scott grad offers an “ATL” ring: a perfect gift for Atlanta lovers. l After Hours: Smith and her kids, daughter Liesel, 2, and son Peter, 5, love playing on the playground, exploring the creek, splashing in the splash pad, and riding bikes on the track at Peterson Park in southwest Atlanta. When they want to splurge they head to Sensations Therafun. She explains, “I think it is the best indoor play place in the city and your money goes to funding a facility that caters to kids on the [autism] spectrum. Can’t beat that.” l Check It Out: Visit katherinesmithjewelry.com or her Etsy store KatherineSmithMADE. Her jewelry is also available at The Beehive in Edgewood, Urban Cottage, Twelve Boutique and Flowers in Virginia Highlands, as well as the Louette Boutique in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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Hooked on Local?

HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF OUR FAVORITE ATLANTA-MADE PRODUCTS

Bella’s Casa

Paper Raven Co.

Montessori-inspired wooden toys and games to “inspire your inner child.” In addition to natural toys, Bella’s Casa also specializes in helping homeschooling parents set up Montessori-style classrooms.

An e-course and private consults are available. Visit bellascasa.com and the Etsy store Bellascasa.

A stationery and illustration company that produces gorgeous notebooks, wrapping paper, greeting cards and fine art prints. All artwork is hand-illustrated by shop owner Erin. We adore her “With Georgia from Love” greeting card as well as the “Georgia on My Mind” floral print. Visit shoppaperravenco.com or Citizen Supply, COCO + MISCHA, Hello Gorgeous Boutique, Made Again, Sam Flax (on Peachtree) and The Gibson Co.

Nicobella Organics Chocolate that’s good for you? Yes, please. Nutritionist and Yoga Instructor Nicole has a lifelong love of chocolate and a deep belief in eating real, plant-based food. She makes delicious dark chocolate truffles from whole-food ingredients, completely GMOfree, and vegan. Visit nicobellaorganics.com and get 15 percent off with code atlantaparent17. The products are also available at Atlanta Made, Cacao Atlanta and Health Unlimited.

1875 Artisanal line of seasonal and local preserved goods, including chow-chow, sweet potato butter, and sweet pickled peaches.

Nationally renowned chef Courtney Renn keeps in touch with her roots by cooking up her family’s century-old recipes. Visit chefcourtney1875. com or Taste Decatur, Atlanta Made and Lucy’s Market.

Neva Opet Original, handmade leather handbags and accessories.

These bags are as beautiful as they are simple. Designer Rachel crafts her bags with a “minimal and modern aesthetic to produce pieces that can be carried anywhere.” Visit nevaopet.com or Alternative Apparel, COCO + MISCHA, Little Barn Apothecary + Co., Made Again, Miko + Boone Home or Young Blood Boutique.

Zen Tea Zen Tea is known for their pure, quality, whole leaf teas. Their most popular blends include “Serene” Sleepy Time, Wellness, and Black Petal Rose Tea. Their Rooibos teas are very popular for calming active kiddos (and even colicky babies) and their Mother’s Herbal Raspberry Leaf tea is a hit with pregnant and nursing women. Visit their tea room in downtown Chamblee or find their tea blends in the Atlanta Made store and Vivid Boutique. ezentea.com

Nick Cook Nick Cook is an expert wood turner and produces one-of-akind bowls and unique gift items at his full-service studio. Favorite gift items include wooden baby rattles, spinning tops, wine stoppers, and honey dippers. Preview Nick’s work by visiting nickcookwoodturner. com or the Atlanta Made store.

Little Lula High-fashion, but easy-care handmade clothes for babies and toddlers. Atlanta-native and SCAD graduate Anna went to NYC to design high-end children’s wear. Her heart brought her back to Atlanta and we are so glad it did. Visit littlelula.com.

Turnrow

Climb

Hand-crafted, all natural bath, body and home products.

Favorites include a detoxifying charcoal facial mask, soy candles, whipped shea butter, lip balms and gift sets. Many ingredients are sourced from local farms and all products are vegan. This small family business operates just outside of Atlanta in Tyrone. Visit myturnrow. com or Hawkins & Clover Salon & Apothecary and Angela Michael Salon.

Mariama Davis’ line Climb is as diverse as her background in biology, chiropractic studies and engineering. Today she taps into her creative side by creating home goods and baby clothes. In addition to the adorable onesies (our favorites include the “Homegrown ATLIEN” and “Home Brewed”), Davis makes birth announcement prints, luggage tags and maps of Atlanta. Visit thebeehiveatl.com/collections/ climb or the Beehive store in Edgewood.

Two more great options for shopping local l The Indie Craft Experience produces craft and vintage popup markets in Atlanta. Many, though not all, of their vendors are from Atlanta and the majority are from the Southeast. Indie Craft Experience hosts a Spring market April 2 at the Yaarab Temple on Ponce as well as a Summer market June 3-4 at Colony Square. For more information, visit ice-atlanta.com. l Also, be sure to check out the Atlanta Made Store in the Westside Provisions District. This wonderfully-curated shop takes local to a whole new level: everything inside is designed and made in Atlanta. atlantamade.us

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ROCK KIDS WITH YOUR

IF YOU LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, TEACH YOUR KIDS TO LOVE IT, TOO!

by Sherry. V. Crawley

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ur little boy is named after George Harrison, my mother’s favorite Beatle.

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guitar solos. I can’t lie – we’re pretty proud.

Sharing what you love with your kids is one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood. We’ve found a few strategies that helped our son want to listen to something other than “Everything is Awesome.” atlantaparent.com

Start young!

Where to Go

You don’t have to play only classical or soothing music for your baby. Our son, now age 7, was rocking to Credence and Coltrane from day one.

The Atlanta area has some outstanding music venues that are great for family outings. You’ll need to buy a ticket for kids at all of these spots, so factor that into your budget. Here are a few of our favorites.

Talk about the music you love and what it means to you.

Our son knows we danced to Etta James and Lyle Lovett at our wedding and that music, like other forms of art, is a way to share love, process pain and incite revolution.

Let them find their own beat.

From a toy ukulele to daddy’s saxophone from his high school band and a banged up piano we got for almost nothing on Craigslist, we have always had instruments around the house.

Experience music together.

Any and all music. Drum circles, solo performers, local choirs – there are so many ways to expose your kids to the power and diversity of live music.

Go See it Live!

Seeing live music is what my husband and I do together. So it is only natural that we want our son to be a part of what we love. With a little preparation and the right attitude, taking kids to musical performances can be great family time. l Don’t make your first show together a rock concert at a huge arena – start out with a musical storytime or open-air acoustic performance and work your way up as your kids get older. l Know your

kid. Our son can stay up a little late without too much drama, but if we go to a show that runs after his bedtime, we have to be fully prepared to leave early. l Invest in a good pair of sound-canceling earphones and take them to every show.

These will cost you around $20. They aren’t always necessary, but you never know when something might be too loud for little ears. Also bring snacks and a drink for your kids and something fun like a light up wand or glowing necklace. l Listen to the music first to be sure it doesn’t include language or subject matter that you don’t want your kids to hear.

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Eddie’s Attic, Decatur Shows at Eddie’s Attic get you up-close and personal with musicians, and this intimate venue isn’t very loud. Check out open-mic nights and performances by artists from TV shows like “The Voice” – a good way to connect screen time to real life.

While adult beverages are served, they have a kid-friendly food menu and an adjacent restaurant where you can take a break. eddiesattic.com

Verizon Amphitheatre, Alpharetta This large venue is where our son saw his first big concert – Old Crow Medicine Show.

The secret to enjoying Verizon with kids is to buy lawn seats. This area is behind the more expensive assigned seats, and you can bring your blanket, stretch out and listen to the music together. The venue hosts a wide range of acts; we are looking forward to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams” in September. vzwamp.com

Chastain Park, Buckhead Seeing a show at this lovely outdoor amphitheater is a defining experience of summertime in Atlanta. Bring a meal with you (outside food and drink are allowed at almost all shows), pack a few candles for ambiance, and sit back and relax. Go for seats that aren’t too close to the stage or the lawn to protect little ears. And, these shows all wrap up by 11 p.m. sharp. ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown Concerts in the Garden are absolutely enchanting. With a view of the Atlanta skyline and the fragrance of the garden, you and the kids will love sitting on the Great Lawn and rocking out. These shows aren’t too loud, and the atmosphere is fun and light. Bring your picnic and low chairs, sit around the edges and near the back if you are concerned about volume, and get ready to dance under the stars. atlantabg.org

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COOL SONGS TO LISTEN TO WITH YOUR KIDS

Sherry and Jason Crawley

Rachel and Mark Pilvinsky

The Crawleys have traveled to Ireland to see Bruce Springsteen, to New York City to see Cream and they follow Jason Isbell almost anywhere they can. They listen to these songs with their son.

The Pilvinskys are life-long music lovers. He plays guitar and is making a documentary about longtime Athens band, Five Eight. She likes to sing and dance around the kitchen with their two girls.

l “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

l “The Schuyler Sisters,” the Hamilton original soundtrack

l “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

l “Ride” by Twenty One Pilots

l “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen

l “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor

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Jessica Langlois Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects, listens to these songs with her son, age 5. l “My House” by Flo Rida l “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon l “Night Begins to Shine” (Teen Titans Go!)

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Morgan Alexander A social worker from Sugar Hill, Alexander loves listening to these songs with her 4-year-old twins. l “Wonder” by Natalie Merchant l “Happy” by Pharrell Williams l “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz

Lauren Townsend The Communications Director at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Townsend grooves to these favorites with her two kids. l “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift l “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake l “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars

Eric Balint Atlanta dad, Balint jams to these tunes with his 6-year-old and 3-year-old. l “Birdhouse in Your Soul”

by They Might Be Giants l “Dinosaur Act” by Low l “Apache (Jump On It)” by The Sugarhill Gang

Kristin Haverty The Associate Producer at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and her son like to dance wildly in the living room to these songs. l “The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)”

by Jan & Dean l “My Shot” (Rise Up Remix) by The Roots l “Science is Real” by They Might Be Giants

Akua Taylor Taylor, who sings with the ATL Groove Factory, and her 7-year-old son love these songs. l “Run The World” by Beyonce l “Paradise” by Coldplay

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the link to our Spotify playlist, “Atlanta Parent Reader Favorites” to hear all these songs.

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“Pete the Cat” Grooves Into Atlanta

by Teresa Farkas

The famous blue cat is gracing Atlanta’s puppet stage this month and things are about to get a lot cooler.

We spoke with James Dean, the creator of “Pete the Cat,” to learn a few things about the cat who wears sunglasses, skateboards and surfs.

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he engineer-turned-artist became interested in art at a young age, often painting Snoopy with sunglasses or other cartoons with his father, a self-taught portraitist. He didn’t think he could make art a full-time job, so he decided to become an engineer.

“In 1997 I quit engineering for one year to see if I could make it as an artist,” Dean says. “I was blessed that people liked my artwork and it eventually became my career.”

Dean soon met and rescued a little, black kitten and named him Pete. His cat paintings began to flow – Pete drinking coffee at the table, playing the electric guitar or driving a VW Bus. “I was already successfully selling landscape paintings at art festivals until I found Pete and decided to paint him,” Dean says.

“Pete gets to do things I wish I could do all the time.”

He began selling these paintings in galleries and coffee shops in Athens and Atlanta and the artwork became wildly popular.

He says he was approached several times about writing a children’s book and thought it could be a good idea in the future.

One day Dean was stopped at a traffic light (“Pete the Cat” is painted on the side of his car) by Eric Litwin, who said he wrote a song about “Pete the Cat” and wanted to send him a CD. Dean loved the song and decided to make the lyrics the story of the first “Pete the Cat” book, “I Love My White Shoes.”

The pair self-published in 2008, and sold 7,000 copies in the first year before getting a call from HarperCollins Publishers. They soon James Dean signed a deal, and Dean and Litwin wrote the first four books together. ‘“I Love My White Shoes” and “Rocking in My School Shoes” blew up,” Dean says. “We would read the books in classrooms and kids would get very involved, that’s when we knew.”

After Litwin and Dean split, Dean began writing “Pete the Cat” books with his wife, Kimberly. They eventually put their heads together and wrote all of the other wildlysuccessful “Pete the Cat” books.

“Writing a successful children’s book is a difficult process, the best kid’s books are for adults and kids,” Dean says. “Both have to be getting it on some level.”

T-shirts, pajamas, toys, songs and now a puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts – “Pete the Cat” is a hit with kids and parents alike.

“It was always a dream of mine to have a puppet show in Atlanta,” Dean says. “I am really happy with the fan excitement I’m receiving with the show. I have never experienced Pete in 3D, so it is going to be a new experience for me.”

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Other “Pete the Cat” Fun: Nutty Songs & Stories Aurora Theatre April 15. 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Eric Litwin, the author of the first four “Pete the Cat” books and other children’s books performs using his guitar and harmonica. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com

Beat the Street for Little Feet 5K, Mile & Fun Run

About the Puppet Show: Pete the Cat Center for Puppetry Arts April 4-May 28. See puppet.org for showtimes.

A new puppet show based on the best-selling book series by James Dean about a groovy adventure of one cool, skateboarding, surfing, rocking blue cat and his friends. Ages 4 and older. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404873-3391. $20.50.

Kimberly and James Dean will be signing copies of their books at the Center on Sat., April 8, 1:30-3 p.m.

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Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool April 29. 7-9:30 a.m.

A “Pete the Cat” themed fun run through Decatur benefitting Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool, with face painting, crafts and more.

Dean creates an original “Pete the Cat” design for the race every year, which will be featured on the T-shirts given to participants.

Find more information at: oakhurstcoop.com/beat-the-street – Teresa Farkas

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Academic Camps.................... 26 Art Camps............................... 27 Computer Camps.................... 28 Cooking Camps....................... 28 Dance/Music Camps............... 28 Drama Camps......................... 31 General Camps....................... 34 History Camps......................... 45 Horse Camps.......................... 45 Language Camps.................... 46 Nature Camps......................... 47 Parks & Recreation Camps..... 48 Science Camps....................... 48 Special Needs Camps............. 49 Sports Camps......................... 50 Theme Camps......................... 54 YMCA Camps.......................... 56

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Some camps offer extended hours. Check with camps to see if it is included. Additional fees may occur.

Academic Camps Atlanta Speech School. Ages 3-13.

June 5-June 30. One-, two- and three-week sessions. Times vary. Variety of summer programs and camps. $200 and up/session.

3160 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta.

404-233-5332.

Barrington Hall “Kids Can Write” Writing Camp. Ages 10-14. June 19-30; July 10-28.

One-week sessions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn how to tell stories clearly using guided exercises, creative thinking and local field trips. $250/session. 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell. 770-640-3855.

Break Into Business. Ages 9-14. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Camps for aspiring entrepreneurs. Launch a real business. $460/week. Multiple Atlanta locations. 404-997-2557.

The CEO Of My Life Summer Experience.

Georgia Institute Of Technology. Ages 8-18. June 5-July 30. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A STEAM, innovation and young entrepreneurs leadership training for college, life and careers in the digital innovation economy. $400 and up/week.

75 Fifth St., Atlanta. 404-369-3120.

Challenge Island. Ages 5-12. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day.

Thematic camps where students create inventions in tribes. $150-225/week. Five metro Atlanta locations. 404-964-7501.

Change Agent Summer Series. The Lowery Institute at Clark Atlanta University. Ages 9-13.

June 5-30. Two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fun, age-appropriate civic activities. Campers develop skills to become real agents of change in their schools and community. $500/session. Clark Atlanta University. 404-524-8406.

Dale Carnegie’s Generation Next.

Ages 14-18. June 7-9. Three-day session. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Teen leadership program for confidence, communication and goal-setting. $895/session.

4151 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. 404-6348100.

Day Camps at Brandon Hall School. Ages 1118. June 19-July 28. Two-week sessions. Times vary. Camps include English language village, Earth studies and global use leadership in action. $1500-3500/session. 1701 Brandon Hall Dr., Atlanta. 770-394-8177.

Emory National Debate Institute. High Meadows and Hopewell Middle School. Ages 10-14. June 10-23. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Debate and public speaking for all experience levels. $400/week. Alpharetta and Roswell. 404-727-7178.

Foundations for the Future Summer Camp.

Foundations for the Future School. Ages 4-12. May 30-July 28. One-day and one-week sessions. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Low ratios, academic reinforcement, STEM activities, multi-sport gym and flexible schedule. $230-305/week. 1500 Stanley Rd. NW, Kennesaw 770-429-4799. iFOLIO Digital Portfolio Immersive-College Admissions Bootcamp. Georgia Tech and University of Georgia. Ages 13-18. June-July.

Three-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Program includes lectures, sessions with college admissions, immersive work building digital portfolios, and tours of campus. $495 and up/week. 470-223-4818.

Ivy Bridge Academy Summer Academic Camps.

Ages 8-18. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn leadership and academic achievement. Camps include math, English, coding and debate. $350/week. Cumming, Johns Creek and Marietta.

770-712-2485.

Jr. MBA Summer Camp. Clark Atlanta University.

Ages 11-17. June 5-16. Two-week session.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn about business and entrepreneurship by taking classes from college professors, touring a local business, and writing a business plan. $400/session. 223 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta. 404-880-8453.

Mathnasium Half-Day Summer Camp.

Ages 6-13. May 30-June 30; July 10-28. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Academic instruction and games to strengthen and retain math skills. Placement by assessment. $250/ week. Decatur, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.

470-246-4514.

Out of the Box Summer Enrichment Program.

Fulton Leadership Academy. Ages 5-12. June 5-July 7. Five-week session. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Reading, math, writing instruction, Spanish, chess, poetry and on-site field trips. $90/week. 2575 Dodson Dr., East Point. 770-713-7757.

Rock Spring Preschool. Ages 2-6. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Hands-on experience with a number of activities including art, music, drama, science and more. $140-$165/week. 1824 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta.

404-875-8270.

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Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG). Emory University. Ages 5-17. June 19-July 8. Threeweek sessions. Full and half-day. Academic instruction in over 30 courses and recreational activities. $999 and up/session. 201 Dowman Dr., Atlanta. 866-303-4744.

Summer University Camp. Kennesaw State University. Ages 6-18. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Science, writing, LEGO robotics, computer game design, astronomy, photography, comic book art and more. $179-299/session. 3333 Busbee Dr., Kennesaw.

470-578-6765.

Swift School. Ages 6-10. July 10-28. Threeweek session. 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reinforce academic skills, engage in enriching art, drama, STEM, and crafts. Learn using the OrtonGillingham approach. $1925-1995/session. 300 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell. 678-205-4988.

TCS Summer School. The Cottage School.

Ages 8-18. June 5-July 21. Times vary. Summer math and language enrichment, tutoring, keyboarding, leadership and sports camps. $375 and up/session. 700 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell. 770-641-8688.

Wealthy Habits Financial Literacy Programs.

Ages 11-18. June-July. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Provide students with a strong foundation of money mangaement, budgeting and saving. $160/session. Six metro Atlanta locations. 678-218-1287.

Youth Writing Academy. Kennesaw State University. Ages 8-18. June 19-23. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Creative writing camp and young authors camp. $175/week. 1000 Chastain Rd., Kennesaw. 470-578-6000.

Art Camps 2 Crafty Chicks. Ages 3-13. June 5-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. Times vary. Painting, drawing, photography, art, music and more. $150-300/session. 1549 Clairmont Rd., Decatur.

404-216-5574.

Abrakadoodle Art Camps. Ages 3-12. June 5-Aug. 18. One-week sessions. Times vary. An art camp to bring out your child’s inner Picasso. $195 and up/session. 10 metro Atlanta locations.

404-591-5701 .

Adventures in Art Summer Camps. Hudgens Center for the Arts. Ages 5-12. June 5-July 28.

One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Painting, drawing, clay, and mixed media. $185-210/ session. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Bldg 300, Duluth.

770-623-6002.

All Fired Up. Ages 7-13. May 30-July 28. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-4 p.m.

Pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusing, clay, and mixed media. $30-300/week. Alpharetta, Atlanta and Marietta. allfiredupart.com.

Art & Beyond. Ages 6-14. May 30-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon; 1-4:30 p.m.

Campers will create a variety of artworks relating to that camp’s weekly theme using various media including drawing, painting, mixed media and 3-D. Mini art show on Fridays. $200-255/session.

8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Ste.102, Alpharetta.

770-954-6102.

Art A La Carte. Chastain Arts Center. Ages 5-17.

June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. Times vary per session. Visual arts projects plus performing arts. $200/week. 135 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta.

404-252-2927.

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Art and Animals Camp. Farmhouse in the City.

Ages 5-11. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions.

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Animals and creative art projects. Different theme each week. $285/ week. 1094 Green St., Roswell. 770-587-3001.

Camp Carlos. Michael C. Carlos Museum. Ages 7-17. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cultural exploration through artistic expression. $200-275/week. 571 S. Kilgo Circle, Atlanta. 404-727-0519.

Art Barn Summer Camps. Ages 5-12. June 5-30; July 10-14. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Art, animals and more. $185-345/session. 208 Roper Rd., Canton. 678-319-0286.

High Museum of Art. Ages 6-14. June 12-30; July 10-28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer art camp exploring art, getting messy and having a blast. $400/week. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4586.

Art Place. Ages 4-18. June 5-July 28. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1-5 p.m.

Visual and performing arts and clay camps. $55-120/session. 3330 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. 770-509-2700.

It’s Not Daycare, It’s Clay Camp. Ages 4 and older. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes wheel, basic hand-building skills, glazing and preschool camp. $150-350/session. 840 DeKalb Ave. NE, Atlanta.

404-524-2016.

Art Station Summer Arts Camps. Ages 5-13.

June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore creativity through performing, literary and visual arts. $150-175/session. 5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105.

Art Weeks. Abernathy Arts Center. Ages 6-15.

June 5-30; July 10-21. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Mixed media, clay hand building, wheel pottery, cartooning, sculpture and more. $75/session. 254 Johnson Ferry Rd. NW, Sandy Springs. 404-613-6172.

Artistic Adventures Pottery & Art Camps.

Ages 6-18. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-noon; 1:30-5 p.m. Use pottery wheel and hand building techniques. Learn drawing, watercolor and acrylics. $155/session. 1581 James Burgess Rd., Suwanee. 404-642-6564.

Bubbles and Brushes Art Studio. Bubbles and Brushes Art Studio. Ages 6-12. May 29-July 28.

One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.12 p.m.; 12:30-4 p.m. 3-6 projects per camp including ceramics, mixed media, and paintings. $180-350/session. 314B Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan. 678-899-7035.

Callanwolde Art Camps. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Ages 4-17. June 5-Aug. 4. Sessions vary. Full and half-day. Creative dramatics, painting, writing, photography, dance, music, music recording and more. $145-820/session.

980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338.

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Kaleidoscope Summer Art Camp. Jackson Elementary. Ages 6-15. June 5-16. Two-week session. 8:30 a.m.-noon; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast performing and visual arts camp. $200-275/session. 136 South Main St., Jonesboro.

770-473-5775.

The Little House of Art. Ages 3 and up. May 30-Aug. 18. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A different theme each week. Princess camp, kiddos comic con, American Girl Doll camp, Pokemon training camp, LEGO and more. $30-165/ week. Atlanta and Chamblee. 404-814-1910.

Main Street School of the Arts. Ages 5-14. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. Full and half-day.

Arts, ukulele, singing, puppetry, toy making, mythical creatures, painting, improv, anime, artstronomy, drama and gift making camps. $125250/week. 2323 Main St., Tucker. 770-938-7880.

Spruill Arts Summer Camp. Ages 5-14.

May 30-August 4. One-week sessions.

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Theme-based sessions in the visual and performing arts. $175-300/session.

5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody.

770-394-3447.

Treehouse Kid & Craft Camps. Ages 4-13. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. Creative camps with different weekly themes from sewing to fairy camp. $148-195/session. 533 W. Howard Ave. Ste. A, Decatur. 470-355-8305.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Vinings School of Art. Ages 5-14. May 22-Aug. 16.

One-week sessions. 7:25 a.m.-6 p.m. Draw, sculpt, clay, canvas, mosaic, 1 hr. daily fitness, optional Spanish class. $165-330/week. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy. #102, Smyrna. 678-213-4278.

Wonder Colors Art Studio. Ages 6-12. June 5-30; July 10-28. One-week sessions. Times vary per session. Art and games. $195-295/session. 3461 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd. Ste. E, Suwanee.

770-831-7417.

You Gotta Have Art. Alpharetta International Academy. Ages 5-12. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drawing, painting, pottery, cartooning and jewelry. $250/session. 4773 Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta. 470-233-4610.

Zone of Light Studios. Ages 4-13. May 30-Aug. 11. One-day and one-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1-5 p.m. Focus on holistic learning through enrichment in the arts. $55-360/session. 1202 Zonolite Rd., Atlanta.

678-948-8059.

Computer Camps Brain Juice Kids - Makers Space- Makers Camp. Ages 7-15. May 30-July 28. Two-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Designing, tinkering, exploring, innovating,creating, building,DYI, juicing, fitness. $275-365/week. 2071 Hosea Williams Dr., Atlanta. 678-860-9010.

Brainy Bytes. Ages 5-16. June 5-July 28. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Robotics, video/app game creation, 3D graphics and printing Minecraft mod design and more. $225-325/session. Five metro Atlanta locations.

770-826-0449.

Emagination Computer Camps. Mercer University.

Ages 8-17. June 4-July 21. Two-week sessions.

8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Create digital art, design video games, build robots. $845 and up/session. 3001 Mercer University Dr., Atlanta. 877-248-0206.

Georgia Tech College of Computing Summer Camp. Ages 8-18. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Emphasizes creative side of computing. Different theme each week. $300-400/ session. Georgia Tech Campus. 404-385-4029. iD Tech Camps. Emory University, Fulton Science Academy and Georgia Tech. Ages 7-18. JuneJuly. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Four tech programs in Atlanta: iD Tech Camps (co-ed, ages 7-17), Alexa café (all-girls, ages 1015) and two-week, pre-college teen academies programming and game design & development (co-ed, ages 13-18). $849 and up/week. Atlanta.

408-871-3700.

Kids 4 Coding. Ages 7-15. May 30-July 28.

One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Minecraft, game design, programming, mobile and webb development, robotics and drones. $279-$509/ session. Atlanta, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville and Roswell. 770-642-0004.

National Computer Camps. Oglethorpe University. Ages 6-18. July. One- and two-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Video game design, web design, programming in Java, C++, Python, and Minecraft modding. $950/week. Atlanta.

203-710-5771.

Start Code. Ages 8-18. June 5-16, 26-30; July 1028. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Learn to code Python, Java, game development, Minecraft and more. $495-525/week. 146 New Street, Decatur. 404-507-2772.

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STREM HQ - Technology, Engineering and Robotics Camps. Ages 7-17. June 5-July 28.

One week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 55+ unique camps. Java,Python, drones, game design, mobile apps , Arduino, Raspberry Pi & more. $199 and up/week. Five metro Atlanta locations. 508-507-8736.

Artz for the Harp. Ages 6-12. June 1-July 28.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rock out on the harp playing pop, r&b, hip hop, rock and more this summer. Also includes drama, technology, dance art, games crafts and field trips. $265/ session. Cobb County, Fulton County and Atlanta.

678-902-2789.

Tech Time Academy. Ages 5-13. June 12-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Offering hands on activities in technology & STEM that promote creative thinking. $200/week. 2310 Marietta Blvd. Ste C, Marietta. 678-485-7941.

Atlanta Academy of Ballet & Dance Summer Intensives. Ages 6-19. June 5-30. One-day and one-week sessions. Times vary. Ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, pilates and more. $10-875/session. 1610 Cobb International Blvd., Kennesaw. 678-224-8931.

Youth Digital. Ages 8-14. June 5-July 28. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tech and design camps with app design, game design and mod design. $400-500. Nine metro Atlanta locations.

800-838-6715.

Cooking Camps Camp Salud. Whole Foods. Ages 6-15. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hands-on cooking camp, including world cuisines. $250/week. Alpharetta and Johns Creek. 770-442-3354.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier at the Forum.

Ages 8 and older. May 30-Aug. 10. One-day sessions. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dip, decorate and package their very own chocolate creations. $50/day. 5135 Peachtree Pkwy. Ste. 930, Norcross. 770-817-8118.

Schakolad Chocolate Factory. Ages 6 and older. June-July. Three-day sessions. 1-3 p.m.

Participate in hands-on chocolate making. $145/ session. 885 Woodstock Rd. Ste. 200, Roswell.

770-642-2400.

Young Chefs Academy Camp-Can-I-Cook.

Young Chefs Marietta. Ages 3-18. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.noon; 1-4 p.m. Learn new culinary skills and make new recipes at Camp-Can-I-Cook. $200350/session. 2769 Chastain Meadows Pkwy. NW Ste.95, Marietta. 678-540-4806.

Dance/Music Camps Academy of Ballet. Ages 3 and older. June 12July 26. Sessions vary. Times vary. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, acro. $225-255/session.

6470 Spalding Dr. Ste. E, Peachtree Corners.

770-242-6379.

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Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education.

Ages 2 and older. June 5-July 29. Sessions vary. Times vary. Creative movement, beginner/ intermediate day program, young dancer’s summer experience, teen ballet, boys classes. $150-1600/session. Buckhead, Marietta and West Midtown. 404-873-5811 ext. 150.

Atlanta Dance and Music Academy. Ages 2.5 and older. June 12-July 21. One-week sessions.

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.-noon. Frozen camp, fairytale princess camp, ballet camp, growing artist camp and ballet intensive. $195-650/ session. 524 Plasters Ave., Atlanta. 404-877-0005.

Atlanta Workshop Players Camp. Acting Studio Alpharetta. Ages 6-16. May 30-June 9.

One- and two-week sessions. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Singing, dancing, theatre, film, acting, improv comedy and circus arts. $199-399/ session.

8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Ste. 111, Alpharetta.

770-998-8111.

British Academy of Performing Arts. Ages 3-18.

June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-noon. Dance and acting camps.

Themed skill camps. $160-250/session. 2550 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. 770-578-8272.

Chicago Joe’s Rock ‘N’ Blues Camp. Ages 11-18. June 12-July 21. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Music students train with blues, jazz and rock musicians. $485/week. 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta. 404-202-6044.

Community Music Centers of Atlanta. Ages 5-18. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 8 a.m.6 p.m.; 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 12:30-6 p.m. Themed camps for grades K-5; performance workshops, grades 6-12. $195-295/week. Decatur, Dunwoody and Little 5 Points. 404-614-0466.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Dance 411 Studios. Ages 5-13. May 30-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers will be immersed in dance and theatre programs that ends in a performance each week. Our camp features daily instruction in jazz, hip hop, ballet technique and theatre (including acting, scriptwriting and improv). $87 and up/week. 475 Moreland Ave., Atlanta. 404-419-4999.

Dance Diversity Camp. Ballethnic Academy of Dance. Ages 5-21. June 26-July 22. Four-week session. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Intensive, serious dance training with fun. $750/session. 2587 Cheney St., East Point. 404-762-1416.

Dance Theatre Summer Dance Camp. Dance Theatre at Sandy Springs. Ages 4-12. June 5-Aug. 4. One-day and one-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, acro, musical theatre, contemporary and arts and crafts. $55-250/session. 4920 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 678-705-8421.

Eclectic Music Summer Camp. Inman Park.

Ages 3-12. May 30-July 28. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Highly customizable. Piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, drums, singing, songwriting and more. $36-60/ session. 1015 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta.

404-537-1382.

The Georgia Ballet. Ages 3-adult. June 5-July 28. One- and four-week sessions. Times vary.

Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, dance history, nutrition, intermediate/advanced programs. $66-350/week. 1255 Field Pkwy., Marietta. 770-528-0881.

Moving in the Spirit. J.D. Sims Recreation Center. Ages 8-14. July 17-28. Two-week session. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Modern dance and hiphop, field trips and performances. $225/session.

544 Angier Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-624-5295.

Mt. Bethel UMC Summer Camps. Ages 6-12.

June 19-23. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Performing arts camp featuring professional teachers of drama, dance, stage design and music. $195-220/session. 385 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-971-2730.

Music Matters ROCK BAND Summer Camp.

Cambridge High School. Ages 9-17. June 5-23.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hands-on activities for guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists include stage performance, effects training and solo technique. Concludes with performance. $399/session. 2845 Bethany Rd., Milton. 770-619-3456.

North Atlanta Dance Academy. Ages 3-18.

June 12-July 28. One- and two-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Dance or musical theater program, weekly themed pre-ballet camp and performance programs. $175 and up/week.

10700 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek.

770-772-8000.

Once Upon a Ballet & Musical Theater Center.

Ages 2-16. May 30-Aug. 4. Three-day, four-day and one-week sessions. Times vary. Ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater and acting camps. Full stage production camps. $125-550/session.

Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Kennesaw.

404-964-0529.

SkyDance Academy. Ages 4-13. June 5-30.

One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hip hop, ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, African dance classes and drama. $125/session. 1474 Hwy. 92 N, Fayetteville. 770-256-3398.

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Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia. First Congregational Church Commons. Ages 7-18. June 12-23. Twoweek session. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Quality instruction on violin, viola, cello and double bass. Performance tour to Jamaica. $350/session. 105 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta. 404-328-0840.

Atlanta Children’s Theatre-Camp Stardust & Filmmaking Camp. Ages 6-15. June 5-July 28. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Camp Stardust: Music, drama, choreography and props classes with a Friday performance.

Also filmmaking camp. $275-650/session Atlanta, Buckhead, Decatur and Vinings. 404-550-1600.

Summer Performance and Education Camp.

Aim Studios. Ages 5-18. May 30-July 29.

One-week sessions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer performance, dance and education camp with vocals and English. $100/week. Atlanta, Conyers and McDonough. 404-668-2217.

Summer Performance Rock Camps. School of Rock Johns Creek. Ages 6-18. June 5-30; July 1021. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon.

Individual and small-group instruction on chosen instrument. $225-425/session. 10900 Medlock Bridge Rd. Ste.107, Johns Creek. 678-580-1882.

Camp Aurora. Aurora Theatre. Ages 6-18. June 5-30; July 10-21. One-, two- and three-week sessions. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1-4 p.m. Intro to theatre through stories, singing, puppets and games. $200-600/session. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222.

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Drama Camps

Tayo Reed’s Performing Arts Center. Ages 3-17.

May-Aug. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Music, dance, voice, cheer, tumbling, drama and visual arts. $95-110/session. 6703 Shannon Pkwy.

Ste. 7, Union City. 770-774-4299.

Act 3 Arts Academy. Act 3 Playhouse. Ages 5-20.

May 22-Aug. 7. Two-week sessions. Times vary.

Offers four individual theater workshops. Auditions required. $275-400/session. 6285-R Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 770-241-1905.

Victory Spot Day Camp. Victory Spot Arts Complex. Ages 5-18. May 29-Aug. 11. One- to 11-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Acting, singing, dancing, painting, modeling and lessons in desired instrument. $200-250/week. 850 E. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville. 770-878-4339.

The Actor’s Scene Summer Camps. Ages 4-17.

June 5-July 28. One- and two-week sessions.

Full and half-day. Star Wars-themed acting camp, sketch comedy camp, character creation camp, improv camp and camp film. $139-499/session.

4484 Commerce Dr. Ste. A, Buford. 770-904-6646.

Youth Creates. 7 Stages. Ages 12-18. June 12-July 16. Five-week session. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Through playwriting, design and performance, students collaborate to create an original production. $1200/session. 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-522-0911.

Alliance Theatre Summer Day Drama Camps.

Woodruff Arts Center. Ages 3-18. May 30-Aug. 4.

One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.noon. Work as an ensemble to create, rehearse and present short productions. $150-750/session. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4700.

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Camp Broadway. Rialto Center for the Arts.

Ages 10-17. June 5-9. One-week session. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Develop confidence, character and presentation skills with the help of Broadway professionals. All experience levels welcome. $595/ session. 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. 212-575-2150.

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Atlanta. Ages 4-10. June 5-July 21. One- and two-week sessions.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Musical theater day camps with end of camp performance. $195/week. Two Alpharetta locations. 678-296-6098.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Kids and Teens Summer Camp. Dad’s Garage Theatre. Ages 8-17. June 12-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Students will work on theatre and improv skills. $250-275/week. 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta. 404-523-3141.

Drama Kids - DeKalb. Ages 6-18. June 5-Aug.4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Improvs, movement, theater games, scenes and Friday performance. $179/week. Northeast Atlanta. 404-313-0302.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Film Camp for Teens. GPTC South Dekalb and Covington Campus. Ages 15-19. June 5-9; July 10-14. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Scriptwriting, art direction, filming and editing. $250-300/week. Covington and Decatur.

404-297-9522 ext. 1121.

Forefront Arts Performance Camp. Ages 4-18. June 5- Aug. 18. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Beauty and the Beast, Sound of Music, comedic acting and improv, superheroes, stunt training and Hamilton. $100-285/session. 20 metro Atlanta locations.

770-864-3316.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre Performing Arts Camp. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Ages 7-18.

June 5-28. Three-day, one-week and two-week sessions. Times vary. Acting, improv, puppetry, dance, voice, creative drama, musical theatre, visual arts and movement. $200-595/session.

950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260.

Lionheart Drama Camps. Lionheart Theatre.

Ages 4-15. June 5-29. One-week sessions.

Times vary. Drama basics and fun. Musical theatre, improv, skits and more. $25-200/week.

10 College St., Norcross. 404-314-0668.

M.Z. Stageworks. Ages 7-16. June 19-30.

One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Explore acting, singing, dancing, scene writing, improvisation, sewing, make up and theatre games this summer. In-class performance at the end of each week. $350/session. 2242 Peachtree Rd. Room 142, Atlanta. 404-444-3208.

Orbit Arts Academy. Ages 6-18. June 12-July 21.

One and two-week sessions. Times vary. Junior musical theatre, performing arts and teen musical theatre intensive. $299-699/session. 650 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Sandy Springs. 770-693-3641.

Puppet Camp. Center for Puppetry Arts. Ages 9-12. June 12-16. One-week session. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 12-7 p.m. Create your own puppet show from start to finish. Write a script, build a puppet and learn the secrets of bringing puppets to life. $365/session. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta.

404-873-3391.

Shakespeare Superheroes Day Camp. Atlanta Shakespeare Company. Ages 7-15. June 5-July 28. Two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Creative play, acting, voice and movement in imaginative ways. Final performance on the Tavern’s professional stage. Jr. camps also available. $495/session. Decatur, Gwinnett and Midtown.

404-874-5299 ext. 58.

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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!

SACS, GAC and NAEYC Accredited

5380 Faircroft Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia

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Sketchworks Comedy Summer Kids Camp.

Sketchworks Comedy Theatre. Ages 8-12.

June 12-23; July 10-21. Two- week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn how to create a sketch comedy. $675/session. 349 Decatur St. Ste.L, Atlanta. 678-888-1611.

Summer Music Theatre Camp. The Grand Theatre. Ages 7-18. June 5-30; July 3-21.

One-, two- and three-week sessions. Times vary. Voice, acting and dance, with a final performance. $175-375/session. 7 N. Wall St., Cartersville. 770-386-7343.

SummerStage at The Outfit. Theatrical Outfit at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s. Ages 10-15. June 19-30; July 5-29. One- and four-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn theater from the pros. $325-1100/ session. 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. 678-528-1500.

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Atlanta Parent’s Camp Preview The Bedford School/Squirrel Hollow Camp

Camp Village

quirrel Hollow Camp is a 2-4 week summer program, (Session 1: June 12-June 23; Session 2: June 26-July 7) 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 the website www.thebedfordschool.org for more information.

or 15 years Camp Village, Inc. has been inspiring children to change the world. More than 60 role models – professionals, business mentors, retired teachers/principals, counselors and volunteers expose campers to activities that provide positive lifelong experiences.

Camp Village encourages a culturally diverse environment for ages 5-18, who participate in a range of activities, including arts/culture, basketball, chess, dance, drama, drumming, etiquette, fashion/ grooming, gardening, golf, gymnastics, horseback riding, Jr. Apprenticeship Program, math, money management, music, public speaking, reading, robotics, rocket building, fun science, skating, soccer, Spanish, swimming, tea parties, Taekwondo, tennis, writing, yoga and weekly field trips.

Camp Village is also training students year-round, 10 to 18, in the Jr. Apprentice Program at the student’s store, C.A.U.S.E. for Elegance, located at Phipps Plaza. The men/women’s apparel sold support Camp Village, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. For the 15th anniversary celebration, Camp Village will produce Disney’s Lion King Experience, July 14-15, at The Ray Charles Center of Performing Arts.

For information: www.campvillage.com, 404-349-0122 or email/info@campvillage.com

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his summer at Georgia Tech, your child can develop their personal brand! CEO of My Life’s personal innovation, entrepreneurial and career IncYOUbator provides personal branding and S.T.E.A.M. Entrepreneurship training experiences for youth grades 3-12. This is not your average summer camp, it’s an experience!

CEO of My Life partners with Google, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Panasonic, AT&T, several Start Ups and more. ImagineMe Academy (rising grades 3-5): students become kiddie preneurs for one week and start a company then pitch the idea to entrepreneurs at the end of the week. If you like “Shark Tank” you’ll love this.

Start uP Innovation Academy (rising grades 6-8): students launch real start up business ideas in teams during a fastpaced two-week competition that culminates in a live pitch event with real investors. The second week they pitch to executives of top innovative companies and start ups. incYOUbator (rising grades 9-12) is designed to help youth launch startup companies and professional careers. This is an exclusive opportunity for students to learn how they can add value in an Innovation Economy. It’s not about what you know, but what you can do with what you know. For more info, visit cmlsummer.com

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hildren’s Museum of Atlanta is offering exploratory full-day camps for campers ages 5 – 9.

Camps are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., aftercare available.

Adventure Camp: A perfect summer camp experience! Adventure Camp is designed for children to explore the Museum’s learning zone in-depth while having exciting new experiences like cooking, yoga, science, art, and more!

June 12 – 16 and July 10 – 14.

Mad Science Camp: Young scientists will engineer new machines, participate in the Robot Olympics, unlock the power of chemical reactions, build their own roller coasters and more! June 19 – 23 and July 17 – 21.

All camps feature fun play on the Museum’s exhibit floor, playground fun, and water play at Centennial Olympic Park’s Fountains of Rings.

To register, call 404-527-3693, email reservations@childrensmuseumatlanta.org or visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Suwanee Academy of The Arts. Ages 3-13. May 30-June 30. One-week sessions.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. Princess camp and Jedi training camp.

Summer theater workshops also available. $140-225/week. 341 Main St., Suwanee.

678-482-6333.

Theatre du Reve. The Lovett School. Ages 7-15. June 12-17. One-week session. 9 a.m.6 p.m. Produce and perform in Beauty and the Beast. Workshops in subjects ranging from scenework, improv, mime, theatre games, stage combat, basic set construction and more. $325/week. 4075 Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-875-3829.

Theatre Works Summer Camp. Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Ages 5-13. May 30-June 2. One-week session. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Voice, body and imagination. $135/ week. 1722 Oak Grove Rd., Decatur. 770934-9471.

Village Theatre Summer Camps. Ages 8-17.

June 12-16; July 10-16. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Age-specific improv camps for children and teenagers that go beyond just being funny. Fosters confidence, collaboration and creativity. $275/session. 349 Decatur St. Suite L, Atlanta. 404-688-8858.

Whole World Theatre Summer Improv Camp. Ages 8-13. June 5-Aug.4. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Improv and games. Show or performance every Friday. $300/week. 1216 Spring St. NW, Atlanta.

404-817-7529.

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General Camps Agents of Summer. Carrington Academy.

Ages 5-12. May 30-Aug. 1. Two-day, three-day and one-week sessions. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Arts and crafts, computer lab, water park, sports fitness center and field trips. $175-225/week. Alpharetta and Cumming.

678-455-0555.

Atlanta Girls’ School SMART GIRLS Summer Camp.

Ages 6-17. June 5-23. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon; 1-4 p.m. Science, math, technology, art, dance and drama. $200-375/session. 3254 Northside Pkwy. NW, Atlanta. 404-845-0900.

Atlanta Montessori International School. Ages 3-12.

June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Spanish immersion, arts, montessori and STEM camps available. Multi-week discounts available. $260-$315/ session. 1970 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta. 404-325-6777.

Bright Horizons Summer Camp – Camp Explorations. Ages 6-12. May-Aug. Full- and half-day.

Engaging weekly themes, daily fitness activities, field trips, special guests and action-packed days. $225 and up/week. brighthorizons.com/ATLSummer.

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The Camp at St. Martin’s. St. Martin’s Episcopal School. Ages 4-14. June 5-30; July 10-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Day camps, sports, science, technology, edible art and more. $240/week. 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven. 404-237-4260 ext. 760.

Camp Faith. Faith Lutheran Church and School.

Ages 15 mo.-13 yrs. May 30-Aug. 4. Three-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafts, nature, sports, music, drama, bible, computers, in-house field trips. $120-185/week. 2111 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-973-8921.

Camp Cresco. Cresco Montessori. Ages 5-12.

May 30-July 31. Two-day, three-day and one-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Art, music, sports, food, career themes. $220/week. Buford, Johns Creek and Marietta. 770-992-8031.

Camp Gideon. Ages 5-11. June 12-July 7. Oneweek sessions. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor camp activities such as crafts, music, canoeing, rock wall climbing, and more. $140-300/session. 3545 Walden Lane, Acworth. 770-974-7744.

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Atlanta Parent’s Camp Preview Circus Arts Therapy®

Circus Camp

arrie Heller, MSW, LCSW, RPT, invites you to the Circus Arts Institute where she conducts Circus Arts Therapy® (CAT) sessions for individuals, families and groups. CAT is a unique experiential therapy utilizing Low Trapeze, soft rope climbing with tricks, Low tight wire walking, Balance Boards, Juggling and other ground and aerial equipment in a safe, enthusiastic environment. This therapy is designed for children and teens with learning differences, attention difficulties, sensory challenges, behavioral and emotional issues, physical challenges and more. This includes children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Autism, as well as children with other behavioral, emotional and social challenges.

Each summer, Carrie offers the CIRCUS ARTS SOCIAL SUMMER (CASS) for two weeks in July.

Circus Arts Therapy® as well as the Circus Arts Social Summer program include specific activities to encourage and enhance: Bilateral coordination skills; Muscle strength, including core muscles; Crossing the midline abilities; Brain and body balancing; Self esteem; Ability to overcome fears; Communication with peers; Balance, flexibility and coordination; Focus and attention; Teamwork and Social Skills development (CAT group).

Please go to www.circusartsinstitute.com or call 404-549-3000 for more information and registration.

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

Circus Camp is where children create wonderful memories, make new friends, and experience a wide variety of circus skills. Camper age 5 thru teens. Children at any skill levels are welcome!

Throughout the day highly trained counselors describe which circus skill they will be teaching for that “act”, and kids pick the one they would like to learn!

• INTERACTIVE: 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 show presented 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! Camp sessions June 5-July 28. Call 404-370-0001 or visit www.CircusCamp.ORG

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Club SciKidz Science & Technology Camps

Forefront Arts

lub SciKidz offers children and teen’s age’s 4-15, exciting camps in science and technology. Camps include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Robotics, Veterinary Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Culinary Science, Paleontology, Engineering, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics, Medicine, Programming, 3-D Printing, Drones, and much more. For 17 years, Club Scikidz has been providing an opportunity for young people to see how science works in the real world. At Club Scikidz we believe that every child is a scientist. Our vision is to make them better scientists by offering 48 unique science day camps. Our camps inspire interest in science and technology by involving children in the creation of a multitude of take-away projects in each camp.

Our goal is for kids to have fun and get excited about science.

We have recently added a great variety of new camps: Coding for P-K, Waterbotics, Minecraft, EV3 LEGO Robotics, RPG Gaming, Mobile App Creation, Java Programming, and Advanced Veterinary Medicine.

Camp days are Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Pre and Post camp hours are available.

There are 14 locations available in Metro Atlanta. Visit www. clubscikidz.com for more information or call 678-294-9504.

ooking to boost your child’s Bravery, Creativity, and Integrity this summer? See why thousands of families have chosen Forefront Arts Children’s Theatre over the past 6 summers and keep coming back!

As the most affordable 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 & nurtured along the way. Week-long summer camps are offered at 20+ metroAtlanta locations.

Save the day at Superheroes, Stage Combat & Stunt Training camp! It’ll be a big hit with campers who love superheroes, action films, have lots of energy, and want to learn how to safely perform a fight scene! Musical Theatre Production camps include “Beauty & The Beast”, “The Sound of Music” and “Hamilton”! Comedic kids will love the Make ‘Em Laugh camp featuring improv and sketch comedy!

Half-day camps for preschoolers will feature imaginative play, drama games, songs and dances, and rehearsal for the big show! School-age campers will enjoy warm-ups, drama games, team-building skills, public speaking exercises, auditions, and daily rehearsal. For more info visit www.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Camp Legacy. Legacy Academy. Ages 5-12.

May-Aug. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Traditional summer camp activities, sports, nature trail, science, arts and crafts and field trips.

Includes meals. $190 and up/session. 7 metro Atlanta locations. Legacyacademy.com.

Camp Love Summer Enrichment Ministry.

Friendship Community Church. Ages 5-14. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Educational, spiritual, and physical enrichment.

Bible study, swimming, sports. $100/week. 4141 Old Fairburn Rd., College Park. 404-349-6040.

Camp Primrose. Ages 5-12. May-Aug. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Themed camps, field trips, physical activities. $200 and up/week.

38 metro Atlanta locations. primroseschools.com.

Camp Serenbe. The Inn at Serenbe. Ages 3-12.

June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Outdoor camp with animals, hiking, swimming, games and crafts. $300/week. 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., Palmetto. 404-788-4019.

Camp Unite. Dunwoody Baptist Church. Ages 2-12. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m-.4 p.m. Sports, performing arts, cooking and more. $195-225/week. 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd., Atlanta. 770-280-1220.

Camp Village. Ages 5-18. June 5-July 15.

One-week sessions. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Golf, tennis, Taekwondo, dance, theatre, gymnastics, soccer, horseback riding, math, music, Spanish, swimming, tea parties, etiquette, fashion, aeronautics, gardening, Jr. Apprentice Program, weekly field trips. Disney’s Lion King experience seven week training camp with performance July 14-15. $175/week. Three Atlanta locations.

404-349-0122.

Camp Warrior King. Providence Baptist Church.

Ages 5-15. May 30-July 28. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Horseback riding, archery, sports, camping; Personal development and STEAM. $110/week.

1733 Hawthorne Ave., College Park.

678-408-2053.

Camp Westminster Day Trek. Ages 6-10. June 12-23; July 17-28. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Horseback riding, nature exploration, arts, soccer, swimming lessons, climbing wall. Christian values. $260/week. 2412 Lake Rockaway Rd., Conyers. 770-483-2225.

Carlisle Montessori Summer School. Carlisle Montessori School. Ages 3-7. June 5-Aug.25.

One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Each camp offers a special theme and many activities. $250-350/week. 1036 Lindbergh Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-949-0053.

Childtime Summer Camp. Ages 5-12. June-Aug. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Theme weeks, educational programs, and field trips.

Activities and fees vary by location. $129 and up/ week. 11 Atlanta locations. 844-248-8599.

Cliff Valley Summer Programs. Cliff Valley School. Ages 3-13. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sports, games, art, nature, computer and more. $225/session. 2426 Clairmont Rd., Atlanta. 678-302-1302.

Community Christian School. Ages 3-18. May 30-July 21. Three-day and one-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Weekly themes. Swimming, movies and age appropriate field trips. $145-200/session.

2001 Jodeco Rd., Stockbridge. 678-432-0191.

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Atlanta Parent’s Camp Preview Greater Atlanta Christian School

High Meadows Camp

lan a fun summer for your child! Check out GAC’s incredible summer enrichment programs.

With more than 30 summer opportunities in athletics, arts, academics, and fun, our campers have a daily opportunity to make new friends and to explore new talents and experiences in a safe, Christian environment.

Camps are available for kids and teens ages 3 through 18 from June 5 - July 28. Regular camp hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with before and after extended hours available. Intentionally filled with fun, laughter, leadership development, team-building competitions, and large doses of encouragement, your child doesn’t want to miss out on this incredible summer opportunity. See why hundreds of families choose GAC as their summer camp option each year. Give your child a summer to remember!

1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross, GA 30093. To register visit gac.growcamps.org, email summercamp@ greateratlantachristian.org or call 770-243-2275.

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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Land new Opportunities.

In a world where everything is becoming digital, it’s vital for students to have a digital representation of themselves online.

Join us! The Digital Portfolio Immersive is an academic college prep program for students and athletes to develop digital portfolios that display their best skills and abilities. With tools and tips from experts, students are able to highlight their activities and academics and stand out to College Admissions for more opportunities.

“College Admissions Directors want to understand the applicant as much as they can in a very short amount of time.

Digital Representation is an important means of doing so.” – Dave Clauson, CEO, Big Blue Sky and former Assistant to the Dean of Students for Admissions at UCLA. iFOLIO provides your student or athlete a digital portfolio tool to build their brand, stand out to colleges, and create a more bright and successful future.

At Georgia Tech and University of Georgia. Ages 13-18.

June-July. 1-week and 3-day sessions.

Sign up today! www.ifoliocorp.com/gtcamps-2017 or 470-223-4818.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Connection Pointe Christian Academy. Ages 6-12.

May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Field trips, Chapel, arts and crafts. $175/week.

888 East West Connector SW., Austell. 770-803-6475.

Country Brook Montessori School. Ages 2-8. May 30-July 28. Two-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cooking, culture, fitness, science, art, gardening, montessori lessons, in-house field trips and outdoor fun. $240/week. 2175 N. Norcross-Tucker Rd., Norcross. 770-446-2397.

Covered Bridge Montessori School. Ages 2-9.

May 30-July 28. Two-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. Cooking, culture, fitness, science, art, gardening, montessori lessons, in-house field trips and outdoor fun. $240/week. 488 Hurt Rd., Smyrna.

770-801-8292.

Creme de la Crème. Ages 5-12. May-Aug. Oneweek sessions. Times vary. Theme weeks, art, sport, foreign language, computers and more.

Cost varies by location. 6 metro Atlanta locations. cremedelacreme.com.

Day School of Sandy Springs Camp. Ages 1-5.

June 5-30. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Ponies, water play, art activities, music, playground, outside resources. $80-175/session. 301 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-252-3950.

Destiny Academy Summer Enrichment Camp.

Ages 6 wks.-11 yrs. May 30-July 20. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily devotional, worship, outside play, music, field trips, Spanish, academics and language development. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. $175-225/week. 1775 Water Place, Atlanta. 770-509-9010 ext.100.

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Discovery Point School Age Camp. Ages 5-12. May-Aug. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Weekly themes, field trips, outdoor activites and more. $145 and up/week. 30 locations. discoverypoint.com.

Frazer Center Summer Camp. Ages 5-9. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Inclusive camp with weekly themes and in-house experiences. $175-280/week. 1815 S.Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. 404-377-3836.

Eagle Point Day Camp. Ages 5-15.

May 30-Aug. 2. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.6:30 p.m. Traditional day camp on Lake Lanier.

Waterfront activities and group nature games. $190/session. 2210 Turner Road, Cumming.

770-888-2788.

Galloway Summer Experiences. The Galloway School. Ages 3-18. May 30-Aug.11. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Many camps including sports, arts, drama, computer and leadership. $195-575/session. 215 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-252-8389 ext.140.

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Lockheed Martin Aviation Camp

o engage minds, empower decision makers, and embrace uniqueness is a motto that guides their teaching.” Kid Chess encompasses all those principles and an added enthusiasm for learning, an increase of concentration, focus, and strategy-lead decision making is the result of participating in Kid Chess.

Camps feature a variety of activities which include: Regular Chess, Bughouse Chess, Blitz Chess, Blindfolded Chess & Obstacle courses. Several chances to play top instructors and lots of play. Every child wins at least one trophy with the opportunity to win several more.

Each camper gets a T-shirt. Flexible scheduling! You can participate for the Full Day (9am-5pm) or Morning only (9am-1pm), or Afternoon only (1pm-5pm). For more information or to register, please call 770-575-5802 or emailinfo@kidchess.com or register online at www. kidchess.com.

he sky’s the limit at the 2017 Lockheed Martin Aviation Camp! A week-long STEM based camp provides hands-on aviation experience for rising 4th through 6th grade students. The camp is packed with activities that help future aviator’s understand science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. More importantly, it will cultivate students’ sense of wonder, imagination and creativity. Students will be exposed to careers in aviation through several field trips to airports and other aviation facilities, including component testing and assembly. The culminating experience will be a team build-off competition, in which the students will be challenged to build and fly an aircraft of their own design.

Engineers from Lockheed Martin Aviation will mentor the teams. Activities will be held in the state-of the-art facilities at Fernbank Science Center and taught by expert instructors. Fernbank Science Center has a celebrated history of motivating and teaching the leaders of tomorrow and Fernbank’s Aerospace programs have won national acclaim.

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Safari Day Camps at Zoo Atlanta

ave an awesome summer at McGinnis Woods’ Sunsational Summer Camp 2017! Join other campers for 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! The camp has been designed for campers ages 4-13. Camp begins May 30 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 4. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at a cost of $225.00 per week.

Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee.

Campers will visit exciting destinations including the Tellus Museum, Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, Stars and Strikes and the Consolidated Gold Mines. They will also enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, STEM activities and group games in the full court, air conditioned gym.

Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind. Campers can learn how to cook, swim, play sports or act at McGinnis Woods!

Have your camper join in on the fun and plan to attend Sunsational Summer Camp. For additional information or to register, please contact www.mcginniswoods.org or call 770664-7764. The “Sunsational Summer” staff looks forward to seeing you this summer!

t Safari Day Camp, campers experience Zoo Atlanta in a whole new way.

From free-flighted bird presentations to animal encounters to hands-on science explorations, each child embarks on a journey of the natural world.

Children can explore animals and habitats and form a personal connection to animals and the Zoo that can last a lifetime.

Campers ages 4 to 14 are welcome. Try Safari Day Camp for spring, summer and winter breaks, or check out one of the Zoo’s many School’s Out! Safari Day Camp options for one-day holidays or teacher workdays. Activities are age and grade-appropriate. Themes change regularly for an always fresh and exciting experience.

To learn more and register for Safari Day Camp today visit zooatlanta.org/camps, or call 404-624-5822.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Girl Scout Day Camps. Camp Timber Ridge.

Ages 5-14. June 5-July 28. One week sessions.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Swimming, arts, nature games and outdoor skills. Open to all girls. $135-235/ session. 5540 N Allen Rd. SE, Mableton.

770-702-9140.

Summer Coding Camps for ages 8-18. Make games, apps, and create with technology!

Camps include Java coding with Minecraft, Game Design, and Coding with Python and Java.

The Goddard Schools. Ages 8 and younger. MayAug. Times vary. Science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and more. $225 and up/session.

28 locations. goddardschool.com.

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Greater Atlanta Christian School Summer Camp. Ages 3-18. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Athletic, art, dance, academic and drama camps. $150-250/session.

1575 Indian Trail-Lilburn Rd., Norcross.

770-243-2275.

High Meadows Summer Day Camp. Ages 4-14. June 5- Aug. 4. Three-week sessions. 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Traditional outdoor activities directed at self-improvement, environmental awareness and non-competitive achievement. $945-1200/session. 1055 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-993-7975.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Summer Connection. Ages 3-18. May 30-Aug. 4. Full- and half-day. Academics, athletics and art camps. $55 and up/session. 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Atlanta. 404-303-2150 ext.848.

HSP Summer. Holy Spirit Preparatory School.

Ages 3-18. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

Times vary. STEM, history, reading, writing, cooking, british soccer. $120-375/session. Two Atlanta locations. 678-904-2811.

In the City Camp, Jewish Day Camp. Ages 5-14. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Sports, swimming, crafts, drama, dance, cooking, Israeli culture and field trips. $375-440/ week. Atlanta and Sandy Springs. 404-698-1134.

Inman Park Cooperative Preschool Summer Camp. Ages 2-5. May 30-July 21. Three-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Animals, let’s all move, art and food. $130-225/week. 760 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-827-9796.

Kids R Kids Learning Academies. Ages 5-12.

May-Aug. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Computers, crafts, sports, themed activities, field trips and more. $199 and up/week. 40 locations. Kidsrkids.com.

KinderCare Summer. KinderCare Learning Centers. Ages 5-12. May-Aug. Full- and half-day.

Different themes each week: spy school, insects and arachnids, oceanography, junior inventors and more. $139 and up/week. 22 locations. kindercare.com/summer.

Kreative Kidz. Ages 5-14. May 30-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Computer lab, creative arts, logic skill play, team play, field trips and STEM camp. $80-100/week. 4910 Jonesboro Rd., Union City. 770-306-0020.

La Petite Academy Summer Camp. Ages 5-12.

May-Aug. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Outdoor adventure, field trips, spy camp, sports, cooking and drama. $126 and up/week. 8 locations. 877-861-5078.

Little Flyers Summer Camp. Ages 5-12. JuneAug. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Weekly field trips. Arts and crafts, martial arts, academic enrichment, computer games and outdoor fun. $115/session. 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park. 404-305-6950.

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Lovett Summer Programs. The Lovett School.

Ages 4-14. June 5- 30; July 10-28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sports, arts, specialty and academic camps. $125-495/ session. 4075 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta.

404-262-3032.

Magnolia Farm Day Camp. Ages 5-13. June 5-July 14. One week sessions. 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Art, archery, farm animals, field games, gardening, horseback riding and more. $329/session. 14325 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta. 770-337-4785.

Main Event Entertainment. Ages 8-15. June 5-16, 26-30; July 17-28. One-day and one-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bowling, video games, laser tag, gravity ropes. Includes lunch. $29.95124.95/session. Alpharetta, Atlanta and Suwanee.

770-521-9100.

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) Summer Day Camps. Ages 4-15.

May 30-Aug. 11. One- and multi-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Performing arts, specialty, sports, teen, traditional camps. $190-495/week. Dunwoody, East Cobb, Intown and North Fulton. 678-812-4004.

Master Won’s Taekwondo Education.

Ages 4-12. May 30-July 31. One-week sessions.

7 a.m.-6 p.m. Taekwondo, games, field trips and more. $120-179/session. 3760 Sixes Rd., Canton.

770-345-4133.

McGinnis Woods Country Day School Sunsational Summer. Ages 4-13. May 30 -Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Themed weeks, arts and crafts, weekly field trips, swimming and sports. $225/session. 5380 Faircroft Dr., Alpharetta.

770-664-7764.

2017 Drama • Robotics • Field Trips • Cooking Hiking • Fishing • Woodworking • Arts & Crafts Kayaking • Swimming • Magic and More

Mill Springs Academy - Mark Trail Camp and Sports Camps. Ages 6-14. June 5-July 28. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon; 1-4 p.m. Field trips, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, wood working and cooking. Sports camps and academic programs also available. $250-600/ week. 13660 New Providence Rd., Alpharetta.

404-931-3764.

Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs. Ages 3-12. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Different camp themes each week and STEM camp. $260-325/session.

2830 Old Atlanta Rd., Cumming. 770-205-6277.

www.millsprings.org/MTCamp

Montessori at Vickery. Ages 3-12. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. STEM program camp and different weekly themes. $275-350/session. 6285 Post Rd., Cumming. 770-777-9131.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Montessori School of Woodstock. Ages 18 mo.-8 yrs. June-July. One-week sessions. Full and half-day. Art projects, games, Spanish, nature, wet Fridays and more. Meals included. $185-240/ week. 3899 Canton Rd., Marietta. 770-928-2515.

Morningside Presbyterian Preschool Summer Camps. Ages 2-5. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Themed camps. Art, playtime, singing, stories and playground time. $110-175/week. 1411 N. Morningside Dr., Atlanta. 404-685-8758.

Mount Paran Christian School Summer Programs. Ages 3-18. June 5-July 28. One-day and one-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon;1-4 p.m. Camps include game design, faith and fun, Pinterest, LEGO, arts, and athletics. $105-400/session. 1275 Stanley Rd., Kennesaw.

770-578-0182 ext.3721.

Mrs. Jackie Camp. Ages 5-12. May 30-July 28.

One-day sessions. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Everyday field trips to parks, museums, and projects focusing on life skills like manners, friendship, discipline and responsibility. $75/session. 4814 Paper Mill Rd. SE, Marietta. 727-729-9829.

North Cobb Christian School Summer Camps.

Ages 3-18. May 30-July 31. One-week sessions.

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Day camp, sports, fine arts and academics. $75-250/week. 4500 Eagle Dr., Kennesaw. 770-975-0252.

Oak Grove UMC Christian School. Ages 5-8.

May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Special activities, in house field trips. $175-225/ week. 1722 Oak Grove Rd., Decatur. 404-636-5476.

Open Arms. Ages 5-10. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Opportunity to acquire leadership and academic skills. $225/week. 4000 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-256-1330.

Pace Academy Summer Programs. Ages 3-17.

June 5-Aug. 3. One-week sessions. Times vary.

Swimming, recreation, arts and crafts, sports, specialty camps and counselors program. Lunch is included. $250-800/session. 966 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-240-9130.

A Learning Adventure

Mrs. Jackie provides an adventure for campers while they learn the life skills of friendship, manners, discipline and responsibility.

75 per day per camper

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Every day Mrs. Jackie will have a field trip adventure planned for the campers.

SPACE IS LIMITED

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Paideia School Summer Camp. Ages 3-14.

June 12-July 14. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Art, sports, games and outings. $150310/week. 1509 S. Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta.

404-377-3491.

Pinecrest Academy. Ages 4-18. May 30-July 21. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day.

Basketball, soccer, cheer, archery, fencing, fine arts, science, Spanish, driver’s ed, band, drama, MOD design, musical theatre, Atlanta Braves camp and more. $39-450/session. 955 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming. 770-888-4477.

Project YES Summer Camp. Ages 5-13.

May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m6 p.m. Field trips, academic and art enrichments, special enrichment weeks and motivational sessions. $85/week. 2178 Hwy. 138, Stockbridge.

770-474-8611.

The Quest for Adventure Summer Camp. The Sunshine House. Ages 5-12. Full-time, part-time and drop-in. $150 and up/week. Multiple Atlanta locations. sunshinehouse.com/summer.

Rockhouse Kidz Summer Camp. Dunwoody Christian Academy. Ages 5-12. May 30-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Theme-based weeks, field trips. $255/week.

5067 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody.

770-335-3050.

Sandy Springs UMC All Star Day Camps.

Ages 5-12. June 5-30; July 10-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Explore weekly theme through games, art science experiments, creative play, nature walks, field trips and more. $100-200/week. 86 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Sandy Springs. 404-255-1181 ext. 203.

Second-Ponce’s Early Childhood School.

Ages 1.5-6. June 12-16; July 10-21. One-week sessions. 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Theme camps including beach, farm, sports and more. $180/week. 2715 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta.

404-591-4376.

Sheltering Arms Summer Camps. Ages 5-6. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Field trips, enrichment activities and learnthrough-play curriculum. Special needs children welcome. $125/week. 15 metro Atlanta locations.

404-904-8704.

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A Counseling and Occupational Therapy sensory group camp June 2-4, 2017 • 3 Days! Fri., Sat. and Sun. The program involves 10 (3+ daily) fun-filled hours of outdoor sensory learning with the dual supervision of a registered and licensed occupational therapist and Armann Fenger, LAPC, NCC Director of Learning on the Log.

 Transition from one task to another  Tolerate more than one sensory stimuli  Motor plan  Organize self  Divide tasks into “doable” parts  Prioritize  Decrease frustration in challenging situations  Tolerate unfamiliar situations  Co-operate with peers in task demand situations  Increase endurance  Increase problem solving abilities

The program will be offered for children entering K–6th.

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10 Hour Program (inclusive of end of session report) offered at $37.50/hour (Non refundable 30% deposit required) CONTACT: Children’s Special Services, LLC for registration forms and more information susanorloff@childrens-services.com 7501 Auden Trail • Atlanta 30350 • 770-394-9791 Susan Orloff, OTR/L FAOTA Pick up and drop off location to be announced

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Smoke Rise Summer Day Camp. Ages 5-16. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Christian-based program of academics, field trips and recreation. $205/week. 5901 Hugh Howell Rd., Stone Mountain. 678-499-0552.

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Day School. Ages 3-13.

May 31-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Educational camps include yoga, art, circus fun, sports, LEGO, robotics and more. $105 and up/session. 2160 Cooper Lake Rd., Smyrna. 678-279-4300.

St. Timothy Summer Day Camp. Ages 3 mo.-12 yrs. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions.

7 a.m.-6 p.m. Theme camps, academic activities, swimming, arts and crafts and sports. $115-135/ week. 5365 Memorial Dr., Stone Mountain.

404-297-8913.

Sugar Hill UMC Summer Camps. Ages 3-12. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Art, basketball, cheer/tumble, cooking, extreme sports, golf, horseback, science, tennis, and daily field trips. $135 and up/week. 4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd., Sugar Hill. 770-945-2845 ext. 250.

Summer Adventure Camp. Roswell ASAP. Ages 4-12. May 30-Aug.4. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.6:30 p.m. Theme camps with STEM classes and field trips. $120 and up/session. 11516 Woodstock Rd., Roswell. 770-649-8383.

Learning exploration, curiosity, creativity, sharing, organization, early handwriting and handwriting readiness, sharing space and materials.

Music Therapy and Pediatric Yoga concepts integrated into the programs.

June 13-16 • 9-11:45 a.m. • Temple Emanuel, Dunwoody Children ages 3½ -8 $35/hour

Summer Camp at Apostles Learning Center.

Ages 4-9. June 5-July 28. Four-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Dance, gymnastics, arts and crafts, karate, soccer, carnival, music and sports. Meals included. $275/week. 6025 Glenridge Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-256-3091.

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Summer Film Camp for Teens. Ages 15-19.

June 5-9; July 10-14. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Create an original film. Scriptwriting, art direction, filming and editing. $300-350/week.

Covington and Decatur. 404-297-9522 ext. 1121.

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Pace Academy, Buckhead • 9 AM-Noon June 19-20-21-22 or July 10-11-12-13 12-hour program at $46/hour CALL: Beth Singleton at Pace Academy to Register or go to website www.paceacademy.org • 404-240-7412

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Learning exploration, curiosity, creativity, sharing, organization, sharing space and materials. Registered Music Therapist, Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Yoga integrated into the programs.

Children ages 2-8 Sensory regulation techniques, sharing, delayed gratification/, motor skills both through crafts, music therapy and pediatric yoga, listening skills, social responses, and MORE!!

Pace Academy, Buckhead June 26-27-28-29 • 9 AM-Noon Sensory Social Circles/POP™ $37/hour CALL: Beth Singleton at Pace Academy to Register or go to www.paceacademy.org • 404-240-7412

Summer University at Kennesaw State University. Ages 6-18. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Different weekly themes.

Astronomy, nature, art, robotics, 3D animation and more. $179-299/week. Kennesaw State Univeristy campus. 470-578-6765.

Teams of Science and Sports. Allen Temple AME Church. Ages 5-12. June 5-July 21. Oneweek sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Word of God, sports, STEM, science experiments, field trips and more. Breakfast and lunch included. $145/ week. 232 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock.

770-926-6348 ext. 22.

The Walker School Summer Programs.

The Walker School. Ages 5-18. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sports, academic enrichment, technology, arts and fun and games camps. $125-385/week. 700 Cobb Pkwy. North, Marietta. 770-427-2689 ext. 2537.

The Westminster Schools Summer Programs.

Ages 3-20. May 30-July 14. One-, two- and threeweek sessions. Times vary per session. Summer day camp, sports camp, and specialty camp. $249-789/session. 1424 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-367-7868.

Tumbletots Preschool Camp. Ages 1-6. May 30Aug. 30. One-day and one-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fun indoor playground includes a moonwalk, jungle gym, slides, and climbing dome. $25/day. 6375-D Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners. 770-729-9660.

Tutor Time Best Summer Ever Camp. Ages 5-12. May 25-July 28. One-week sessions. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sports, field trips, art and crafts and water activities. $148/week. 3620 S. Cobb Dr., Smyrna. 770-319-9050.

Voyages Summer Day Camp. St. John Children’s Center. Ages 4-8. May 30-Aug. 4. Oneweek sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Themed weeks with field trips and entertainment: sports, pets, space, swimming, nature, summer fun and DIY projects. $300/week. 550 Mt. Paran Rd., Sandy Springs.

404-843-8375.

Waldorf School of Atlanta Summer Camps.

Ages 2-15. June 12-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

Times vary. Play and nature camp for younger children. Specialty camps, hand work, games and art. $185-325/week. 827 Kirk Rd., Decatur.

404-377-1315.

Whitefield Academy Summer Camps.

Ages 4-13. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Christian day camp, basketball, volleyball, strength and agility, football, drivers’ ed, college prep, archery and more. $175-300/ session. 1 Whitefield Dr., Mableton. 678-770-3236.

Wills Park Day Camp. Ages 5-13. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, special events and more. $125-187.50/week. 11925 Wills Rd., Alpharetta. 678-297-6130.

Winshape Camp for Communities. Hamilton Mill UMC. Ages 7-15. July 10-14. One-week session.

Full- and half-day. Sports, recreation, arts, bible study and worship. $209/session. 1450 Pine Rd., Dacula. 770-271-8855.

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Woodward Academy. Ages 5-18. May 30-July 28.

One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Technology, arts and crafts, sports, computer lab, swimming, and outdoor activities. Lunch provided. $50-600/ week. College Park and Johns Creek.

404-765-4400.

YWCA of Greater Atlanta. Ages 5-12. May 30July 21. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Educational and recreational activities, field trips.

Meals included. $175/week. 957 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-892-3476.

History Camps Atlanta History Center Summer Camps. Ages 6-11. June 5- Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Explore the past through games, historic simulations, performances, crafts and hands-on activities. $250-300/week. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4018.

Bartow History Museum. Ages 4-12. June 5 - July 28. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.noon. Explore history through hands-on activities, games, and crafts. $25-100/week. 4 East Church St., Cartersville. 770-382-3818 ext. 6288.

Bulloch Hall Camps. Ages 6-12. June 26-30; July 10-14. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Two camps offered: Camp rough riders fun history camp and camp for young ladies. $200/session.

180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-992-1731 ext. 2.

Camp Yesteryear. Smith Plantation Home. Ages 7-11. June 12-23. One-week session. 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. 19th century games and crafts, animal encounter, Native American activities, gem and gold panning. $200/session. 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. 770-641-3978.

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Horse Camps Ellenwood Equestrian Center. Ages 5-18. May 30-Aug.11. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Horsecare and riding, swimming, rock climbing and arts & crafts. $250/week. 500 Clark Dr., Ellenwood. 404-317-2670.

Go With It Farm. Ages 5 and older. June 5-Aug. 11. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Riding and horse activities. $375/session. 10275 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek. 404-538-5113.

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Linda’s Riding School Camp. Ages 6-18.

June 5-9. One-week session. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Beginner to advanced hunt seat and western.

Lessons and trails daily, swimming and Friday show. $350/session. 3475 Daniel’s Bridge Rd., Conyers. 770-922-0184.

White Dog Farm. Ages 6-18. May 30-July 28.

Three-day sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginning/ intermediate horseback, horse care. $100-270/ session. 402 Celie Ann Seabolt Rd., Cleveland.

770-889-7373.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Willow South Riding School. Ages 6-12. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Beginning and intermediate riding and horse care. $375/week. 5295 Morton Rd., Johns Creek.

678-521-8869.

Language Camps Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta. Ages 6-17. June 19-July 21. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn French through interactive hands-on activities, art, theatre, music and cooking. $350 and up/session. Roswell and Midtown. 404-875-1211.

Atlanta International School Summer Language Camp. Ages 5-17. July 10-21. Twoweek session. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, ESL, fun weird science, Sci-fi writing and 3D game design. $825/session. 2890 North Fulton Dr. NE, Atlanta.

404-841-3840.

GLOBE Academy Language Camp. Ages 5-12.

June 12-23. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1-5 p.m. Opening in Portuguese and Korean.

Sponsored by StarTalk. Morning session is language immersion. Afternoon session is Arctic Blast and Dynamic Deserts. $5/session. 2225 Heritage Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-325-8464.

Little Da Vinci International School. Ages 2 and older. June 5-July 28. One- and two-weeks sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Full immersion French, Spanish or English camp. $280-750/session. 4055 Roswell Rd., Atlanta.

678-510-1214.

Little Linguists International Preschool.

Ages 6-12. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Language immersion summer camp with educational activities and weekly field trips. $200-275/week. Decatur and East Point.

404-768-2111.

Maylan International Academy’s Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp. Ages 2-11. June 5- July 28. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Welcoming all skill levels, from beginners to fluent speakers of Chinese, grouping participants according to both age and language proficiency. $325-1150/session. 3039 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta.

404-448-1818.

Omni International School. Ages 2-12. June 12-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Themed foreign language immersion summer camp with programming, biology, math, robotics and more. $300/week. 3940 Cascade Rd., Atlanta. 404-865-1463.

Passport Explore World Tour Camp. Language International Kids. Ages 3-10. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Language, food, culture, virtual tours, music, festivals, landmarks, flags, maps. $199-280/ session. 2071 Hosea Williams Dr., Atlanta.

770-421-5264.

Planet Mandarin: Learn & Play. Ages 3-12.

June -July. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Bi-weekly themes. Chinese arts, math science experiments, games and crafts. $220 and up/week. 6035 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta.

470-349-8995.

The Spanish Academy. Ages 2-6. June 5-July 31. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Total immersion Spanish camps. $195/session.

Buckhead, East Cobb, Emory and Suwanee.

770-751-3646.

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Tabula Rasa The Language Academy. Ages 2 mo.-12 yrs. June-July. Two- and four-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Spanish camps, total immersion. Learn the culture and language of different countries. Yoga, play ball and more in the afternoons. $450-$1200/session. Sandy Springs and Lawrenceville. 404-409-0827.

The Garden School of Marietta. Ages 3-12.

June 12-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hands-on, mixed-age learning environment. $210/week. 4010 Canton Rd., Marietta. 770-765-2036.

Georgia Aquarium Camp H20. Ages 4-12.

June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Animal encounters, behind-thescenes tours, interactive activities with animals, opportunities to meet scuba divers and biologists. $259.95-360.95/week. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000.

Nature Camps Atlanta Botanical Garden Summer Day Camp.

Ages 4-12. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Programs for each age group, including sensory explorations, cooking and adventure in the garden. $249-369/session. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859 ext. 2557.

Piedmont Park Enviroventures Day Camp.

Ages 5-10. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Environmental education, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, science labs and daily swimming. $265/week.

1071 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta.

404-875-7275 ext. 326.

Blue Heron Nature Preserve Camp. Ages 2-13.

May 30-Aug.11. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Morning nature and science camps and afternoon art camps. $110-350/session. 4055 Roswell Rd., Atlanta. 678-315-0836.

Camp Autrey Mill. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.

Ages 4-14. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Themed camps. $130230/session. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek.

678-366-3511.

Rancho Alegre. Ages 4-12. June 5-7, 19-21; July 10-12, 24-26. Three-day sessions. 9 a.m.noon. Agricultural day camp. $99/session.

2225 Givens Rd., Dacula. 770-339-3065.

Camp Kingfisher. Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Ages 4-15. May 30-Aug. 4. One-and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Swimming, canoeing, hiking, animal encounters, and more. $425/week.

9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055 ext. 222.

Cochran Mill Nature Center. Ages 4-14. June 5-July 28. Three-day and one-week sessions.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Campers have the opportunity to learn about the natural world through activities and more. $105-255/session.

6300 Cochran Mill Rd., Chattahoochee Hills. 770306-0914.

Camp Scene Environmental Adventures. Ages 5-13. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 8:15 a.m.6 p.m. Daily field trips kayaking, caving, ziplining, hiking, horseback and more. $475/session. 743 East College Ave., Decatur. 404-502-3196.

Elachee Nature Science Center. Ages 4-13. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Traditional day camp activities, environmental education and speakers. $140-195/week. 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville. 770-535-1976.

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Summer Safari Day Camp. Zoo Atlanta. Ages 4-14. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Weekly themes, games, crafts and hands-on learning about animals. $175-375/week. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-5822.

Under the Oak Tree. C Horse Sanctuary. Ages 4-18. June-Aug. Three- and five-day sessions.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cornell University urban birds, horse riding, gardening, leadership and social workshops. $289-525/session. 3231 Lenora Church Rd., Snellville. 404-388-2163.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Parks and Recreation Camps Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Summer Camps. Ages 3-17. May-Aug. Multi-day and one-week sessions. Times vary. General day camp, CIT program, arts exploration, sports camps, babysitter boot camp, specialty camps and summer programs. $55-250/session. Various locations. 678-297-6100.

Camp Best Friends. City of Atlanta Recreation sites. Ages 5-17. June 5-July 17. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Educational trips, games, arts and crafts, swimming, tennis, golf, performing, cultural arts, therapeutic and primetime senior camp. $110/ week. Various locations. 404-546-6881.

Camp Chamblee Day Camp. Keswick Park Community Bldg. Ages 6-12. June 5-Aug. 4. Oneweek sessions. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Field trips, pool days, crafts and games. $100-125/week. 3496 Keswick Dr., Chamblee. 770-986-5016.

Cherokee County Summer Camps. Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency. Ages 5-12. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. Times vary. Field trips, arts and crafts and sports. $130/week. 7545 Main St., Woodstock. 770-924-7768.

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City of Decatur Summer Camps. Ages 5-17.

May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Camp Sycamore, iDiscover camp, CIT & Jr.counselor program plus arts, STEM, swimming and sports camps. $55-490/week. Various locations. 404-377-0494.

City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department Summer Camps. Ages 5-12. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. Times vary. AllStar day camp, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis, gymnastics, dance and more. $115 and up/week.

2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.

Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Ages 6-15. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. Times vary. Art, music, clay, drama, photography, golf, tennis, basketball, and special needs camps. $100/week. Various locations.

770-509-2737.

Fayette County Parks & Recreation. Ages 3-17.

June-July. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day.

Sports, art, drama, music, dance, tennis and field trips. $50-235/week. 980 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville.

770-716-4320.

Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps. Ages 3-18. May-July. Times vary. Safety Town, sports, adventure and nature camps. Specialty camps: dance, martial arts, art, gymnastics and more. $50-300/week. Various locations. 770-781-2215.

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Camps.

Ages 5-13. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Art, swimming, sports, dance, games, outdoor exploration. $126 and up/week. Various locations. 770-822-8840.

Marietta City Parks and Recreation. Custar Park Sport and Fitness Center. Ages 6-12. June 10-30; July 10-28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Different themes each week: safari, science, nature, career and more. $100/week. 545 Kenneth E Marcus Way, Marietta. 770-794-5630.

Peachtree City Parks and Recreation. Ages 4-18.

June 5-July 31. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Drama, sports, art, field trips, adventure camps and more. $85-199/session. 202 Field House Dr., Peachtree City. 770-631-2525.

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Rockdale County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps. Ages 5-12. May-July. Oneweek sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, team building and community service. $120/week. 1781 Ebenezer Rd., Conyers. 770-278-7529.

Roswell Recreation Summer Camps. Ages 2-16. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. Times vary. General day camp, arts, cheer, circus, dance, sports. $52-$540/session. Various locations. 770-641-3705.

Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks. Ages 3-14. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. Times vary. General day camp, gymnastics, summer sports camps, art/science camp, discover nature and theatre production. $85-199/session. Various locations. 770-730-5600.

Tucker Recreation Center. Ages 5-15. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Swimming, arts and crafts, music and sports.

Meals included. $55/week. 4898 Lavista Rd., Tucker. 770-270-6226.

Science Camps Aviation Summer Camp. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 690. Ages 12-18. June 1216. One-week session. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about aircraft construction, principles of aeronautics, R/C Modeling. $300-375/week. 690 Airport Road Hanger 1, Lawrenceville. 770-630-8567.

Builder Bunch LEGO Lover Summer Camp.

Ages 6-12. May 29-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided LEGO brick play with new experiences and opportunities to earn badges. $179-229/session. Multiple Atlanta locations.

855-694-4327.

Camp Invention. Ages 5-11. June 5-July 21.

One- and two-week sessions. Times vary.

Science, technology, engineering, mathematics, entrepreneurship and innovation. $225 and up/ week. 26 metro Atlanta locations. 800-968-4332.

Centennial Aviation Flight Camp.

Peachtree-DeKalb Airport. Ages 12 and up.

June 12-28; July 17-26. Three-day sessions.

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Real flights, flight line, air-traffic control, airport maintenance and Delta Boeing tours. $299/session. 1951 Airport Rd., Atlanta.

678-686-9086.

Club SciKidz. Ages 4-15. June 5-July 24. Oneweek sessions. Full- and half-day. 48 different computer, LEGO, robotics, science and space camps to choose from. $199 and up/session.

14 metro Atlanta locations. 678-493-5651.

East Atlanta Kids Club Sci-Tech Fun & Fitness Camp. Brownwood Park Recreation Center. Ages 7-14. June 12-July 14. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Coding, robotics, science, sports, healthy eating, art and field trips. $150/week. 602 Brownwood Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-627-8050.

EduTECH Camps. Ages 5-13. May 30-June 30.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Robotics, engineering, design, competition, teamwork and more. $199-269/week. 300 E.Lake Blvd., Atlanta.

404-285-2984.

Engineering for Kids of Metro Atlanta.

Ages 4-14. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

Full- and half-day. STEM camps, build rockets, roller coasters, video games, LEGO robotics and more. $195-330/session. Seven metro Atlanta locations. 770-648-5437.

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Fernbank Summer Day Camps. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Ages 5-13. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Forest ecology, paleontology, zoology and more. $300-350/week. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6395.

STEM Camp MathMindWorkshop/X-drenaline.

Ages 7-13. June 19-July 17. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore the science of trampolines: math, physics, engineering, and jumping. $275/session. 1611 Roswell Rd., East Cobb. 678-718-8068.

Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center.

Ages 2-13. May 30-Aug. 4. Three-day, four-day and one-week sessions. Times vary. History, science, art and technology camps. $75-250/ session. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford.

770-904-3500.

Youth Technology Learning Center. Ages 3-16.

May 30-Aug. 4. One-day and one-week sessions.

Times vary. Aerial drone, LEGO simple machines and robotics, video game creation, movie creation, STEM science, coding and Minecraft camps. $35300/session. Various locations. 678-517-3500.

Imagine That. And Future Tech. Ages 5-14. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Science, art, technology, coding, robotics, 3D printing and Minecraft. $245 and up/week. 20 greater Atlanta locations. 770-455-1980.

Lockheed Martin Aviation Camp. Fernbank Science Center. Ages 9-12. June 12-23. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities about practice and history of flight. Includes some field trips. $300/session. 156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta.

678-874-7102.

Midtown International School Summer Camp.

Ages 5-16. June 5-17; July 17-28. One-week sessions. Full-day. STEAM camp, robotics, video and film, survivor code breaking, Mindcraft and water adventures. $375 and up/week. 1575 Sheridan Rd., Atlanta. 404-542-7003.

Play-Well TEKnologies. Ages 5-12. May 30-July 29. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon; 1-4 p.m.

Project-based programs to teach principles and methods of engineering using LEGO pieces. $150200/week. 21 Atlanta locations. 404-630-8608.

The Science of Fun STEM Camp. Ages 5-11.

May 30-July 31. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hands-on STEM activities like marshmallow towers, creative kites and 2L bottle rockets. $299/week. 465 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. 404-969-2161.

Science/STEAM Camps by High Touch - High Tech. Ages 5-13. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Rockets, chemical reactions, robotics, stop motion animation, animals, outer space, goo, and STEAM camps. $260/session. Six metro Atlanta locations.

770-667-9443.

STEAMers Camp. Nsoromma School. Ages 1014. May 30-June 30. One- and two-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Coding, game design, math, ACT prep and more. $349 and up/session. 2295 Benjamin Mays Dr. SW, Atlanta. 404-755-4994.

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Special Needs Camps Camp Echo Inclusion Camps. Ages 5-22.

June 5-Aug.4. Sessions vary. Full-day. Inclusion with a typical kids’ camp. Swimming, arts and crafts and more. $225-300/session. Chamblee. 770-458-3251.

Camp Happy Hearts. Alpharetta Recreation and Parks. Ages 6-12. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports and field trips for children with mild disabilities. $125-188/week. 225 Roswell St., Alpharetta. 678-297-6100.

Children’s Special Services Summer Camps.

Ages 3.5-13. June 2-July 20. Three- and four-day sessions. 9 a.m.-noon. Handwriting, social skills and sensory development. S.H.I.N.E.™ Sensory Outdoor Hiking Integrative Novel Experiences™ offered. $375-552/session. The Cottage School, Pace Academy, Sandy Springs and Temple Emanuel. 770-394-9791.

Circus Arts Social Summer Camp. Ages 5-15.

July 11-21. One- and two- week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Learn low trapeze, rope climbing, juggling and tightwire. Siblings welcome. $525825/session. 206 Rogers St. NE Ste. 214, Atlanta.

404-549-3000.

Focus Summer Day Camps. Ages 5-21. May 30-July 15. One-week sessions. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Camp Hollywood includes crafts, cooking, books, science, recreation and music. Camp Team (ages 7-13) includes swimming, team activities, nature hikes, pottery, sports, music. $150-200/week.

Various locations. 770-234-9111.

Frazer Center Summer Camps. Ages 5-9. May 30-July 26. One-week sessions. 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

Inclusive camp for typically developing and special needs children including weekly environmental experiences and projects. $170-280/week. 1815 S. Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta. 404-377-3836.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Inneractions Therapy Services. Ages 5-17. June 5-July 28. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon; 1-4 p.m. Art, games, teamwork challenges and discussions to develop social skills and create positive interactions. Sliding pricing as needed. $875/session. Johns Creek and Marietta.

770-726-9624.

Squirrel Hollow Camp. Bedford School. Ages 6-15. June 12-July 7. Two-week sessions.

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For children who need an academic boost in the summer. Includes reading, math, writing skills, swimming and challenge course. $1300-2300/sessions. 5665 Milam Rd., Fairburn. 770-774-8001.

Lekotek Summer Computer Camp. Ages 4-11.

July 10-20. Four-day sessions. 9:30 a.m.-noon.; 1:30-4 p.m. Campers with physical, cognitive and/ or sensory disabilities learn alongside siblings and peers to play using adaptive and innovative technology. $100/session. 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta. 404-633-3430.

Summer Intensive Therapy Camp. Christy Kennedy OT. Ages 4-9. June 12-June 23.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon. SensorySocial Camp Therapy Intensive. Increase social interaction, self-esteem, selfawareness. Sessions dates based on age of child. $930/week. 234 E. Parkwood Rd., Decatur. 404-378-5734.

MDE School. Ages 5-15. May 30-July 14.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Camp sessions include reading, writing, cooking, sports, gardening, fitness, beach and celebration. $375/week. 1517 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta.

770-971-4633.

Peotsi Day Camp. Northwest Unitarian Church.

Ages 5-12. June 12-July 26. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PE-based program for kids receiving O.T. due to sensory integration issues. Asperger’s, ADHD and HFA. Hiking, art therapy, fishing, bicycling, music and drama. $700/week. 1025 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Atlanta. 770-393-3939.

Porter Academy Camp. Ages 4-10. June 12-July 14. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Maintain academic progress within a fun camp experience.

Camp includes academics, arts and crafts, OT, PE, in-house field trips. Half-day available. $250-375/ week. 200 Cox Rd., Roswell. 770-594-1313.

The Schenck School. Ages 5-14.

June 5-July 30. One- to four-week sessions.

Half-day. Basic reading and writing remediation, creative writing, math skills and kindergarten prep. $225-2400/session. 282 Mt. Paran Rd. NW, Atlanta.

404-252-2591.

Social Skills Today. Ages 4 and older.

June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Providing social skills programs for youth and adults with communication, sensory integration, social interaction, and behavioral needs. $300-350/ week. Lawrenceville and Roswell. 678-926-3598.

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Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett Camps.

Ages 2-25. June 12-July 21. Five-week session.

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Both typical and special needs early intervention, therapeutic and hands-on play. Camp available for special needs young adults. $125-225/session. 660 Davis Rd., Lawrenceville. 678-442-6262.

Teen Scene Summer Camp. Wheeler Park.

Ages 13-21. June 5-July 30. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sports, games, swimming, music, dance, cooking, art and field trips for teens with special needs. $120/week.

Maxell Building, 1400 Parker Rd., Conyers.

770-278-7249.

Sports Camps A5 Volleyball Club. Southern Volleyball Center. Ages 7-18. May 31-June 1; June 6-8; June 12-14. Three-day sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Camps and clinics for players ranging from D1 athletes to youngsters who have never touched a volleyball. $105 and up/session. 11415 Old Roswell Rd. Ste. 200, Alpharetta. 770-346-8878.

Adrenaline Climbing Camps. Ages 7-13.

May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Climbing and field trips. $200 and up/ week. 460 Brogdon Rd. Ste. 100, Suwanee.

770-271-1390.

AJRA Learn to Row Camp. Roswell River Landing Boathouse. Ages 12-18. June 5-Aug. 4.

One- and two-week sessions. Times vary. Learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing this summer.

Camps are geared toward participants with no prior rowing experience or knowledge. $125-175/ session. 245 Azalea Dr., Roswell. 770-835-5769.

Atlanta Braves Baseball Camps. Ages 5-13.

June 5-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Major League Experience with curriculum that is tailored to the age and ability of the camper. Each Braves Camps family will get two complimentary tickets to an Atlanta Braves game during the summer. $459/session. Six metro Atlanta locations. 404-682-0709.

Ages 4-12

DATES: June 5 – August 4 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

(Aftercare until 6 pm, $25 per day)

RATES:

Weekly sessions $250 Daily $55 any three weeks for $650

Dance Theatre at Sandy Springs

(678) 705-8421

4920 Roswell Road Sandy Springs (Fountain Oaks Kroger)

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Concourse Athletic Club Sports & Kids Camp.

Ages 3-14. May 31-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tennis, basketball, squash, swimming, fencing and rock climbing. $100-245/week. 8 Concourse Pkwy., Sandy Springs. 770-698-2017.

Emory Sports Fitness Camps. Woodruff PE Center. Ages 5-12. June 5-23. One-, twoand three-week sessions. Full- and half-day.

Basketball, gymnastics, track and field, soccer and recreational swimming. $175-300/session. 26 Eagle Row, Atlanta. 404-727-9114.

FC Barcelona Soccer Camps. Atlanta Silverbacks Park. Ages 6-14. July 10-21. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Players are grouped by skill level. $475-900/session. 3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta. 954-652-2100.

Porter Academy

Georgia All-Stars Gymnastics. Ages 3-12. May 30-July 28. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1-5 p.m. Gymnastics, arts and crafts, games. $28-200/session. 105 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock. 770-516-2654.

Atlanta School of Gymnastics. Ages 4-12. MayAug. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Games, arts and crafts, gymnastics fun, tumble track, swimming, basketball and more. $65-225/week. 3345 Montreal Station, Tucker.

770-938-1212.

Georgia Gymnastics Academy Summer Camp.

Ages 4 and older. June 5-Aug. 4. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gymnastics, trampolines, games and more. $33145/week. Lawrenceville and Suwanee. 770-9453424.

Atlanta Volleyball Academy. Ages 6-17. JuneAug. Sessions vary. Times vary. Various camps to improve athletes skill level from beginneradvanced. $95 and up/session. 811 Brogden Rd., Suwanee. 404-775-5005.

Georgia Tech Sports Camps. Ages 5-18. JuneJuly. One- to four-day sessions. Full- and half-day.

Tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, baseball, golf and cheerleading. $45-325/session. Georgia Tech Campus, Atlanta.

404-840-3451.

Briarlake Baptist Church Sports Camp. Ages 5-11. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. Baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf and more. $110-209/session. 3715 Lavista Rd., Decatur. 404-325-4214.

Bryant Camps Total Tennis Camps. Emory University. Ages 5-14. May 30-June 16. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A tennis specialty camp plus swimming. All levels welcome. $270-335/ session. 26 Eagle Row, Atlanta. 404-727-6389.

Buckhead Gymnastics Summer Camp.

Ages 4-12. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gymnastics training on all events, awesome gymnastics games, and creative crafts. $230/week. 2351 Adams Dr., Atlanta.

404-367-4414.

Camp All-American. Perimeter Church. Ages 5-14. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Coaching in sport or activity with focus on teamwork, adventure and leadership. $199249/week. 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek.

678-405-2266.

Camp LakePoint. LakePoint Sports Complex.

Ages 5-12. June 5-July 28. One- to seven-week sessions. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. During each week campers get sports instruction, field trips, clip and climb and more. $185/week. 261 Stars Way, Cartersville. 404-263-0445.

Camp Starlite. Ages 5-13. June 5-30; July 24-28.

One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Skating, laser tag, playground, water activities. $135/week.

55 Thomas Grace Annex, Sharpsburg.

770-252-9500.

Challenger Sports Soccer Camps. Ages 3-18.

May 30-Aug. 18. One-week sessions. Times vary. All ages and abilities. Delivered by British soccer coaches. $80-250/week. 21 metro Atlanta locations. 678-540-1585.

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May 30-August 4 Visual & Drama Camps, Ages 5-10 Specialty Art Camps, Ages 11-14

Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta. Ages 5 and older. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Fitness, sportsmanship, challenge and skill development. $165/week. 2995 Cobb Pkwy. NW, Kennesaw. 770-975-8337. i9 Sports Multi-Sports Camp. Windermere Lodge. Ages 5-12. June 12-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Multi-sport camp offering flag football, basketball, soccer, kickball and more. $170-220/session. 4444 Front Nine Dr., Cumming. 678-731-9009.

Ice Forum Summer Camp at Town Center. Ages 6-15. June 5-9. One-day sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Supervised skating, group lessons, practice, stretching, on/off ice games. All levels welcome.

Lunch provided. $200/week. 3061 George Busbee Pkwy., Kennesaw. 770-218-1010.

Intown Stars Gymnastics. Ages 4-12. June 5-Aug. 1. One-day and one-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gymnastics, creative free play, outdoor fun and swimming. $65-260/session. 349 Decatur St., Atlanta. 404-281-4835.

Jr. Hawks Summer Basketball Camp. Ages 8-14.

June 5-July 26. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Atlanta Hawks Summer Basketball Camp. $250/ week. Multiple Atlanta locations. 404-878-3187.

Jump Start Gym. Ages 3-13. May 30-Sept. 1.

One-week sessions. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ball sports, vault, bars, beam, floor, arts and crafts, and group games. $260/week. 5920 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-252-5867.

Kidz Tennis. Ages 5-11. June 12-July 28. Oneweek sessions. Full- and half-day. USTA certified coach teaches tennis through play. Also offering golf camps and general sports camps. $175-345/ session. Three Atlanta locations.

404-549-9710.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Lost Mountain Tennis Camp. Lost Mountain Tennis Center. Ages 5-15. May 30-July 28.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon. Beginner to intermediate players. $185/week. 4845 Dallas Hwy., Powder Springs. 770-528-8525.

Silverbacks Indoor Summer Camp. Ages 5-13.

May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Multi-sport activities wrapped up in an actionpacked, fun day. Field trips included. $170/week.

4285 Brogdon Exchange, Suwanee. 678-714-7454.

Marist School Summer Camps. Marist School.

Ages 5-17. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions.

Times vary. Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, diving, tennis, volleyball, SAT Prep and more. $175 and up/week. 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE, Atlanta. 770-457-7201.

Sky Zone’s Summer Sky Camps. Ages 5-13.

June 5-July 28. Three-day and one-week sessions.

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open trampoline jumping on Sky Zone Courts, 3D dodgeball, age-appropriate SkyFitness, games and activities. $150 and up/session. Newnan, Roswell and Suwanee. 678-745-9900.

Nellya Fencers. Ages 6-14. June 5-16. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Co-ed Fencing Instruction. Equipment provided. $300/session.

1530 Carroll Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-603-3600.

Stone Mountain Junior Golf Camp. Stone Mountain Golf Club. Ages 5-15. June 5-July 27.

Three-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-noon; 9-11 a.m. Camps are designed for all ages and abilities. $99-225/session. 1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr., Stone Mountain. 678-637-2802.

NYO Cheerleading Camp. Ages 5-14. June 12-16; July 17-21. One week sessions. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Recreational cheerleading camp, learn the skills and technique to build foundation to cheer at the high school and all star level. Games, crafts, T-shirts and more. $185/session. 140 West Wieuca Rd., Atlanta. 404-213-1178.

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Peachtree Presbyterian Church Camps.

Ages 3-12. May 22-Aug. 21. One-day and oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gymnastics and cheer camp, little sports MVP, fun and games camp, five star sports camp, arts and more. $50-250/session. 3434 Roswell Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-842-5852.

Summer Junior Golf Camp. Cobblestone Golf Course. Ages 5-13. June-July. Four-day sessions.

7:30-9:30 a.m.; 8:30-10:30 a.m. Includes golf fundamentals, motor/sports skills for coordination, agility, balance, skills challenges and contests. $190/ session. 4200 Nance Rd., Acworth. 770-917-5151.

Peter Howell Tennis Camp. Oglethorpe University. Ages 7-17. June 5-30; July 10-21.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Co-ed; grouped by skill level. Lunch included. $345/ session. 4484 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta.

678-644-9263.

Suwanee Sports Academy - MySport Camps.

Ages 5-11. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Variety of sports and activities in a 100,000 square foot, air-conditioned facility. $160-180/session. 3640 Burnette Rd., Suwanee.

770-614-6686.

Play Think Learn Golf Junior Camp. Steel Canyon Golf Club. Ages 5-12. June 6-July 24.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Junior golf FUNdamentals summer camp. $180/week. 460 Moirgan Falls Rd., Sandy Springs. 770-390-0424.

Tavani Soccer Camps. Ages 4-15. June 19-30; July 10-21. One-week sessions. Times vary. Personal player evaluation. Experienced players will be challenged and beginner players will fall in love with the game. $80-325/week. Bunten Road Park, Duluth; Davis Academy, Dunwoody; Seven Oaks, Johns Creek. 770-396-8258.

Playball Camp. Covered Bridge Montessori School. Ages 3-7. June 12-15, 26-29; July 10-13, 17-20. Four-day sessions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sports, crafts, games, leadership and independence development. $175 and up/week. 3941 Covered Bridge Rd., Smyrna. 404-312-0999.

Pope High School Summer Fencing Camp.

Tritt Elementary School. Ages 12-18. July 10-13.

One-week session. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No experience necessary; equipment will be provided for new fencers. Experienced fencers welcome. $200/ session. 4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd., Marietta.

770-578-7900.

Premier Fencing Alliance. Ages 7-18. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Beginner-advanced. Fencing, games and crafts.

Gear provided. $195-$295/session. 819 Pickens Industrial Dr., Marietta. 404-537-2142.

Saint Andrew Rowing Club Camps. Ages 1218. June 12-July 28. One- and two-week sessions.

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; 8:30-11 a.m.; 4-6:30 p.m.

Intro to rowing. 2.5 hour day camp and all day-all week rowing camps. $150-$250/session. 675 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770-676-2739.

SeaVentures H20 Zone Camp. Ages 5-12. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Swimming, movies, arts and crafts, waterthemed activities, plus daily swim. $236-295/ session. 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta.

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Stone Summit Climbing Camp. Stone Summit Climbing Center. Ages 6-14. May 30-Aug. 4. Oneweek sessions. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Climb the largest gym in the Southeast. Learn to do roped climbing, bouldering and speed climbing. $260-320/week.

3701 Presidential Pkwy., Atlanta. 678-720-9882.

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Terminus Adventure Camp. Terminus Wake Park.

Ages 7-14. May 22-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Learn to wakeboard, standup paddle board, kayak and experience the new Aqua Park. $250-450/week. 171 Lakepoint Pkwy., Cartersville. 470-315-0155.

TGA of Gwinnett Junior Golf Camp. Peachtree Golf Center and The Hooch Golf Club. Ages 5-16.

May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9-11:30 a.m.; noon-3 p.m. Swing fundamentals in the morning and course play in the afternoon. $185385/week. 2833 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth.

404-855-1090.

Top Notch Gymnastics Camp. Top Notch Training Center. Ages 3-13. May 30-Aug. 11. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gymnastics, weekly theme games and crafts, water play. $35-155/session. Alpharetta and Peachtree Corners. 770-766-4675.

Top of the Key. Ages 5-14. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Basketball camps run by Olympian Debbie Miller. $55-195/ session. Decatur and Dunwoody. 770-465-1502.

TopGolf Summer Academy. Ages 6-16. May-Aug. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Chipping, putting, full swing, rules and etiquette. Kids will learn everything they need to know about the game of golf. $249/session. Alpharetta and Midtown. topgolf.com.

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CIRCUS ARTS SOCIAL SUMMER Specifically designed for children with learning differences

REGISTERING NOW

July 10-14 July 17-21 9:30am - 1:30pm Call 404-549-3000 to register.

SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP

is back for our 10th year in Atlanta

July 17-21, 2017 • 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

404-549-3000 www.CircusArtsInstitute.com Conveniently located near Candler Park

Sinfo-Nia’s Summer Orchestra Camp David Robinson, Director & Alycia Robinson, Operations Director

June 12-23 • Ages 7-18

(college students are also welcomed) Monday – Friday • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 5-July 28

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MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS JUNE 5-JULY 14: One week sessions for ages 4-grade 5. Join Moana, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and more!

ALL LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION FOR STRINGS: Violin, viola, cello & double bass ADVANCED: Woodwind, brass & percussion

JULY 10-22: Two week summer production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. for grades 3-9

www.sinfo-nia.com 404-328-0840

JUNE 19-24: Overnight Teen Camp at Tybee Island. “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Ages 13-18

1st Congregational Church 105 Courtland St. • Atlanta 30303 Register by May 31 for Early Bird Discount

CYTATLANTA.COM 678-296-6098

Our Camp will be going on a performance tour to Jamaica July 2-13, 2017.

Best STEM and Art Camps and Classes in Atlanta! Many Locations! Cobb, Midtown, North Fulton, Buckhead, Decatur, Gwinnett, Cumming and more.

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FILM CAMP FOR TEENS

Summer Day Camps 2O17 Trinity School Summer Camp. Ages 5-11.

June 5-30. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Basketball, cooperative challenges, flag football, hockey, kickball, lacrosse, pool/water activites, soccer, and more. $325/week. 4301 Northside Pkwy. NW, Atlanta. 404-231-8117.

Tsunami Volleyball Club. Ages 11-18.

June 5-26. Three- and four-week sessions.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Intensive mental and physical training to excel at the game of volleyball. Fulland half-day sessions will include individual skill work as well as team system training. $400 and up/session. 5163 Old Dixie Rd., Forest Park.

404-661-0836.

GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

JUNE 5-9 JULY 10-14 summercamp@gptc.edu 404-297-9522 x 1121 equal opportunity institution | www.gptc.edu/gainfulemployment

Ultimate Kids’ Camp. Windy Hill Athletic Club.

Ages 3-14. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-noon. Rock wall climbing, gym games, basketball, swimming, tennis and more. $140 and up/week. 135 Interstate North Pkwy. NW, Atlanta. 770-953-1100.

Universal Tennis Academy. Ages 4-15. May 30-Aug. 11. One-week sessions. Times vary.

Tennis drills, instruction with games and theme activities. $120-465/session. Eight metro Atlanta locations. 404-497-0680.

Women in Golf Foundation Summer Camp.

Browns Mill Golf Course. Ages 7-18. June 1224; July 10-22. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Basic, intermediate fundamental golf skills. $450/session. 480 Cleveland Ave., Atlanta.

770-335-2364.

World of Gymnastics & Cheer. Ages 3-14. May 30-July 28. One-day and one-week sessions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Gymnastics and preschool camps. $165-245/session. 104 Victoria North Ct., Woodstock. 770-516-6898.

XL Sports World Camps. XL Sports World Georgia. Ages 5-14. June 5-July 28. One-day and one-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Technical training, fun games, scrimmages, game analysis. $50-190/week. 1245 Oakley Industrial Blvd, Fairburn. 770-357-2670.

Theme Camps

Fashion Workshops Camp. Ages 8-16.

June 5-July 14. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Learn about original fashion design and sewing. $350-550/session. Atlanta and Decatur.

404-453-1365.

Girl Talk Summer Camp. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. Ages 9-13. June 5-9. Oneweek session. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Girls learn to build confidence, leadership skills and help recognize the value of community service. $295/week. 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy., NW, Atlanta. 404-442-5605.

The Green Room. Ages 10-18. July 24-28. Oneweek session. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hands-on video production experience including acting, video editing, set design, prop-making and more. $695/ session. Atlanta. 404-500-9797.

Intown Quilters Summer Camp. Ages 11 and older.

June 5-9; July 10-28. One-week sessions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quilting and sewing camps. Kids expected to have own sewing machine. $350/session. 1058 Mistletoe Rd., Decatur. 404-634-6924.

Andretti Race Camp. Ages 8-14. June 5-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. High speed action and fun await as your child learns all the skills of their favorite drivers on the track. $375/ week. Marietta and Roswell. andrettikarting.com.

Kid Chess. Ages 5-12. June 5-July 21.

One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Chess makes kids smart. We make it fun. $199-395/ session. Cobb, East Cobb, Forsyth and North Fulton. 770-575-5802.

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Ages 5-9. June 12-July 21. One-week sessions. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Adventure and mad science camps. $250-300/week. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-527-3693.

Little Medical School and Little Vet School.

Ages 5-12. June 5-July 21. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bringing medicine, science and the importance of health in an entertaining and fun way. $185/session. Marietta community schools.

708-275-3480.

Circus Camp. Ages 5 and older. June 5-July 28. One-week sessions. Times vary. Trapeze, juggling, clowning, magic, unicycling and miming. Performance each Friday. $275-310/ week. Decatur, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, East Cobb and Norcross. 404-370-0001.

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Fabricate Atlanta. Ages 7-15. June 5-July 28.

One-day sessions. Full- and half-day. Beginner and advanced sewing, fashion design, summer wardrobe sewing and art camps. $350-700/ session. 1746 Defoor Ave. NW, Atlanta.

404-981-4665.

Modeling Camp. Ages 11-17. June 12-15. Fourday session. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore the world of modeling and fashion. Photo shoots, fashion shows and more. $999/session. 1030 Crown Pointe Parkway, Atlanta. 888-757-5575.

Creative Writing Camps. Margaret Mitchell House. Ages 9-14. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Creative writing workshops, weekly themes. $375/week. 979 Crescent Ave., Atlanta. 404-814-4018.

Sew Fun Studios. Ages 5-13. June 5-July 13.

One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Learn sewing skills and techniques on the computerized Brother® sewing machines. $150-275/week.

Various locations. 404-964-7501.

Easy Going Sewing Camp. NE Baptist Church & Midtown International School. Ages 8 and older. June 5-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Students will make many items to use and wear. All materials and equipment provided. $325/week. Two Atlanta locations. 404-914-0618.

Southeastern Railway Museum Camp.

Ages 4-12. June 12-July 21. One-week sessions.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Experience railroading adventures and explore 50 historic trains; snacks, crafts and storytime. $190/week. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth.

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Summer Day Camps 2O17 Sports Broadcasting Camp. Emory University.

Ages 10-18. July 17-21. One-week session. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn from the pros. Make reporting, playby-play and sports anchor tapes. Meet celebrities and more. Overnight option available. $625-1275/ session. Emory University Campus. 800-319-0884.

Teen Girls and Technology. Ages 11-18. June 5-30.

Two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn about science technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, arts, design and math. $170/session. 957 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-835-1633.

Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farms. Ages 6-12.

May 30-July 28. Two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Explore the art and culture of farming through hands-on experience. $200-375/session. Ashview Heights, Atlanta. 678-973-0997.

YMCA Camps Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA Day Camp.

Ages 5-15. May 31-July 28. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Traditional day camp. $110/week.

2220 Campbellton Rd. SW, Atlanta. 404-523-9622.

Ashford-Dunwoody YMCA Summer Camp Chameleon. Ages 5-16. May 26-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sports, aquatics, splash camp, gymnastics, photography, music and teen camp. $180-220/session. 3692 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. 770-451-9622.

Camp New Heights. J. M. Tull - Gwinnett Family YMCA. Ages 5-17. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sports, travel, theme, leadership and ropes course. $161-170/week.

2985 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville.

770-963-1313.

Camp Pruett. G. Cecil Pruett YMCA. Ages 5-15.

May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Traditional and specialty camps. $170-385/ session. 151 Waleska St., Canton. 770-345-9622.

Carl E. Sanders YMCA Buckhead . Ages 5-14.

May 30-Aug. 11. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sports and general camps: tennis, basketball, gymnastics, soccer, arts and crafts and swimming. $180-300/week. 1160 Moores Mill Rd., Atlanta.

404-350-9292.

Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA. Lake Allatoona.

Ages 5-15. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions.

7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Traditional, specialty camps and advanced leadership academy. $110-320/session.

201 East Bells Ferry Rd., Woodstock.

770-345-9622.

Covington Family YMCA. Ages 5-12. May 30-July 27. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Swim, sports and outdoor fun. $95-115/week. 2140 Newton Dr., Covington. 770-787-3908.

Decatur-DeKalb Family YMCA. Ages 3-15. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theme camps: gymnastics, dream and discover, swim camp, princess camp, dance, superhero and Jedi. $105-205/week. 1100 Clairmont Ave., Decatur. 404-371-3311.

East Cobb YMCA Summer Day Camp. Ages 3-17. May 30-July 28. One- and two-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Specialty camps, teen camps, theme camps, sports camps. Also mini camps for ages 3-5. $125-310/session. 1055 E. Piedmont Rd., Marietta. 770-977-5991.

East Lake Family YMCA Summer Day Camp.

Ages 3-16. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sports, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts. $80-150/session. 275 East Lake Blvd., Atlanta. 404-373-6561.

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Forsyth County Family YMCA

Forsyth County Family YMCA. Ages 2-15. May 30-Aug. 2. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Canoeing, swimming, sports and games, cheerleading, arts and crafts and outdoor adventure. $125-370/session. 6050 Y St., Cumming. 770-888-2788.

Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA Camp Big Creek.

Ages 3-16. May 30-Aug. 4. One- and two-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Theme camps with character development activities plus crafts, sports, swimming and climbing wall. $185-255/ week. 3655 Preston Ridge Rd., Alpharetta.

770-664-1220.

McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA Day Camp.

Ages 3-17. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. Full- and half-day. Traditional theme day camp: sports and water week. $125-310/ session. Two Marietta locations. 770-977-5991.

Northwest YMCA Summer Day Camps. Ages 3-17. May 30-July 28. One-week sessions. Fulland half-day. In-house field trips, games, nature lab, climbing, swimming, archery. $164 and up/week. 1700 Dennis Kemp Ln., Kennesaw.

770-423-9622.

Robert D.Fowler Family YMCA Camp Discovery. Ages 5-16. May 30-Aug. 4.

One-week sessions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sports, gymnastics, cheerleading, Junior Pioneers Camp (half- or full-day), circus camp, swim and teen. $90-325/week. 5600 W. Jones Bridge Rd., Norcross. 770-246-9622.

Summit Family YMCA. Ages 5-15.

May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Traditional camp, climbing, travel, special needs camp, swim and tennis. $90-270/session. 1765 E. Hwy. 34, Newnan.

770-254-9622.

Villages at Carver Family YMCA. Ages 5-16.

May 30-July 28. One-week sessions.

7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Theme camps, computer, arts and crafts, math and reading enrichment, swimming, weekly field trips, dance, sports and drama. $95-105/week. 1600 Pryor Rd., Atlanta.

404-635-9622.

Wade Walker Park Family YMCA Camp Imagine. Ages 5-13. May 30-Aug. 4. One-week sessions. 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Theme camps: horse, swim, adventure and sports camps. $90-150/week. 5605 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain. 678-781-9622. c

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Got a Kid Who LOVES SPORTS? Get Them Reading and Thinking About Sports, Too

by Kevin Powell

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tlanta families are passionate about sports. We routinely attend sporting events, watch ESPN and other sports networks, watch sports movie blockbusters, and browse websites and online videos devoted to sports. So, how can you provide worthwhile opportunities for your kids to tap into these interests in sports?

Here’s how: First, choose a sports book to read together with your kid. Depending on the age of your child, you could read a chapter book simultaneously over a week or choose to read a different picture book each night.

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fun ways for you to connect with your child.

Some recommendations for middle grade (ages 8-12) and older kids include “The Girl Who Threw Butterflies,” in which middlegrades author Mick Cochrane tells the story of a girl who throws an amazing knuckleball.

The novel is as much about growing up and dealing with her father’s death as it is about baseball. In “Pick-Up Game: A Full Day of Full Court,” nine renowned Young Adult authors write about one day on a New York City basketball court. Robert Lipsyte’s young adult novel, “Center Field,” follows the life of a star high school baseball player and addresses questions of authority and the intentions of domineering coaches. atlantaparent.com

Next, help further develop your child’s knowledge of sports with additional activities beyond reading books. Try these ideas: n Have conversations about the sports your child likes, and explore books and websites that fit those interests. n Create a free fantasy sports league with your kid where you act as team owners who make all the personnel moves to make your team successful.

Yahoo (fantasysports.yahoo.com) and ESPN (games.espn.go.com) both have popular fantasy league websites. n Watch and talk about movies and documentaries with sports topics. ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentaries highlight sports icons and explore social issues as they relate to sports. “We Are Marshall” examines how a college football team and community heal after a plane crash that kills many of its players and coaches. “Moneyball,” also based on real events, explores sports as big business and one team’s attempt to use computer analysis to win a championship.

Enjoying sports books, movies and more can offer exposure to a number of themes in your family’s life and other people’s lives. With these tips, you will add to your kid’s growing knowledge of sports – and you’ll have lots of fun along the way.

More sports books and movies to enjoy: n Middle grades and up Game Changers by Mike Lupica Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football’s Make-or-Break Moment by Carla McClafferty More than a Game (Documentary) by Kristopher Belman Play Basketball like a Pro: Key skills and Tips

by Nate LeBoutillier The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Glory Road (Movie) by Josh Lucas Sk8er by Steven Barwin Tangerine by Edward Bloor

n Picture Books Miss Mary Reporting: The True Story of Sportswriter Mary Garber by Sue Macy

By My Brother’s Side by Tiki and Ronde Barber The Kid From Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Haughton

by Audrey Vernick Teammates by Peter Golenbock Mama Played Baseball by David Adler Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball by John Coy

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30-Minute Recess From Schoolwork?

Do kids need a 30-minute recess from school rooms every day? Most research says young kids are better able to absorb classroom work if they get a break to run and play.

The Georgia House of Representatives approved a bill on March 3, which mandates an average of 30 minutes per day of recess in kindergarten through fifth grades unless there is already physical education scheduled. The recess must be unstructured and preferably outdoors.

Individual school district boards will determine how to implement the legislation, so contact your school board to find out what’s happening on the recess issue at your school.

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Pick a STEM That’s Right For Your Child A new book, What’s Your STEM? Activities to Discover Your Child’s Potential in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (Adams Media, $15.99), helps children explore their interest and skills in science-based fields.

The book offers 50 experiments the whole family can enjoy, plus information on careers in STEM areas. The authors are Rihab Sawah, a professor of physics at St. Louis Community College, and Anthony Clark, an associate professor of business and economics at the college.

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Ribbit the Exhibit Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville April 15-July 15.

Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m-6 p.m.

Over 20 whimsical, copper frog sculptures taking part in a variety of everyday activities, from painting pictures to bird watching, will be displayed in the garden. There will be frog-themed activities for kids including scavenger hunts and discovery stations. 1911 Sweetbay Dr., Gainesville.

404-888-4760. Adults, $8; ages 3-12, $5; 2 and younger, free. atlantabg.org/visit/gainesville

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Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment

Fox Theatre April 18-23. See foxtheatre.org for showtimes.

Infinite Energy Arena April 20-23. Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 10:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 1 and 5 p.m.

Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, the tricky Matilda armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-881-2100. $33.50 and up. foxtheatre.org

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Watch characters from Disney’s “Cars,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and more perform stunts across the ice. Hear music from the movies and even see Mickey and Minnie twirl around. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth.

770-626-2464. $18-98. infiniteenergycenter.com

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Family Fun Guide Gusto!

1935 Peachtree Rd. NE 782 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE whatsyourgusto.com Hours: Peachtree: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Ponce: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Visit Gusto! for bowls, wraps or salads packed full of flavorful sauces and toppings. Former NFL quarterback Nate Hybl started Gusto! in Atlanta as a means of providing fast, but healthy food.

You step up to the counter and begin by picking a base: greens, rice or flatbread.

Then choose your protein: chicken, avocado, portabella or shrimp. Finally you choose a topping, which includes a flavor-packed sauce, vegetables, fruit, hummus or different types of cheese.

Chipotle, mango, avocado, is my go-to choice. The sauce has just enough kick and the mango and avocado are juicy and fresh. The tahini, cucumber and feta is also a great pick for lovers of Mediterranean food. By the time you reach the second counter to pay, your meal is ready to enjoy – that’s how fast they prepare your food.

Your kids will love watching the chefs prep the food in the open kitchen, which includes slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, preparing a sauce on the stove or cooking their signature savory sweet potato chips that come as a side with each meal. They also sell frozen yogurt for a sweet treat after dinner.

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n Why parents will like it: It is a spot where you can easily make healthy choices, but not compromise on flavor. There are so many topping options, already neatly packaged into whatever flavor you feel like for the day: buffalo sauce, Asian, Indian or Mexican inspired. Our pick is the brown rice bowl, grilled shrimp and the chipotle, mango and avocado topping. ($11.95). n Why kids will like it: They will go crazy over the sweet potato chips, a healthier alternative to a side of fries or potato chips. They will also like the freedom to choose their topping: we recommend the chicken and rice bowl with the sweet, soy, sriracha sauce, but they can choose from any of the homemade sauces. They can also order a quesadilla with any of the fillings. Kid’s meals come with an organic apple juice. ($5.50-6.50).

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Climb like a monkey in the treetops or meet roaring dinosaurs face-to-face in these two new Atlanta play areas.

Treetop Trail at Zoo Atlanta

Dinosaur Explore at Stone Mountain Park

Test your skills like tree-dwelling animals in this new aerial playground high above Zoo Atlanta. Get ready to climb, walk and balance across rope ladders, bridges, nets and tightrope-style lines on different levels. Children must be 48 inches tall and fit inside the safety harness to participate without an adult chaperone. Kids less than 48 inches tall cannot go on the Sky Rail, which is the zip line at the very top of the aerial playground. n Information: zooatlanta.org; 404-624-5936 n Cost: $13.95 plus general admission: Ages 12 and older, $25.99; ages 3-11, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free.

Meet over 20 giant dinosaurs made of rubber and robotics that act like the real thing! Kids can see them roar and move, play in the dino dig area, learn about and explore dinosaur habitats and much more!

There will also be an all-new indoor experience: Dinotorium. Inside the Dinotorium, guests can interact with dino rangers, visit the Dino Nursery, feed baby dinosaurs and play games. n Information: stonemountainpark.com; 800-401-2407 n Cost: Admission to Dinosaur Explore is included with any paid daily Adventure Pass ($26.95) or yearly membership. Daily parking, $15.

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Atlanta Braves Baseball Get ready to do the chop and enter the Braves’ new home of SunTrust Park. With the addition of many new restaurants, a children’s play area and a concert venue, the new stadium is sure to bring the fun. The Braves opening weekend starts April 14 at the new venue. atlanta.braves.mlb.com Tickets start: $10 per ticket.

ATLANTA SPRING SPORTS

You Don’t Want to Miss

Atlanta United Soccer Atlanta was awarded a major league soccer team in April 2014, and the team started its inaugural season this year with games at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The team will move into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium this summer. Next home game is April 30 at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium. atlutd.com Tickets start: $20 per ticket.

Atlanta is lucky enough to be home to several professional sport teams including soccer, baseball and lacrosse. Head to the new SunTrust Park and catch a fly ball, or cheer on your favorite new soccer residents.

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Georgia Swarm Lacrosse Lacrosse is a high-paced sport that is easy to get excited about. We have our very own professional lacrosse team right here in Atlanta who plays through April in the Infinite Energy Arena. Don’t miss the “Swarm Dance” when the team scores a goal. The next home games are April 1, 15 and 29. georgiaswarm.com Tickets start: $29 per ticket, free parking.

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Family-Friendly Local Breweries

by Teresa Farkas

Visiting a brewery doesn’t have to be all about the beer tasting – breweries are turning into more family-friendly spaces complete with grassy areas for picnics and giant yard games for play.

Red Brick Brewing Co. “We have a patio area full of yard games – corn hole, giant Jenga and Connect Four – as well as board games kids can grab and play with,” says Cameron Davis, Field Marketing Director. “Lots of people bring their kids, we see babies in strollers all the way to older elementary and middle school kids with their parents.” n Hours: Wed.-Fri. 5-8 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. n Location: 2323 Defoor Hills Rd., Atlanta redbrickbrewing.com

Monday Night Brewing “We try to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere offering lots of space to play, and you can even bring the family dog if they are on a leash,” says Carlen Funk, Tasting Room Director. “We sell non-alcoholic ginger soda that the kids go crazy over.” n Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sat. 1-4 p.m. n Location: 670 Trabert Ave. NW, Atlanta mondaynightbrewing.com

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Scofflaw Brewing Co. “The owner’s and brew master’s kids are always present and running around the brewery, making it a naturally family-friendly environment,” says Jonathan Ingram, Media Relations. “There is a kid’s area for playing, and kids are often seen riding tricycles and scooters throughout the brewery space. Kids can also enjoy the drawing area with chalk and crayons.” n Hours: Thurs. 5-8 p.m. Fri. 5-9 p.m. Sat. noon-6 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. n Location: 1738 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Atlanta scofflawbeer.com

Burnt Hickory Brewery “We stress that children are welcome,” says Jeremy Devine, Chief Financial Officer. “We have an arcade machine, trivia machine and video games (Gamecube) hooked up to a TV that kids can just turn on and play. We try to keep kids as entertained as possible so they don’t dread when their parents want to come for a tour.” n Hours: Wed. and Thurs. 5-7:30 p.m.

Fri. 5-8:30 p.m. Sat. 1-6 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. n Location: 2260 Moon Station Court #210, Kennesaw burnthickorybrewery.com

Reformation Brewery “Our brewery is all-ages friendly. One of our values is moderation and we believe in modeling this behavior for the next generation,” says Merry Quarles, Event Manager. “It is not unusual to see children with their parents and grandparents enjoying board games and conversation, especially on a Sunday afternoon. Reformation Brewery is about community. We understand that most communities have children of some age and our goal is to make sure everyone feels welcome.” n Hours: Thurs. 5:30-8 p.m. Fri. 6-9:30 p.m.

Sat. 1-9 p.m. Sun. 2-5 p.m. n Location: 500 Arnold Mill Way, Ste. A, Woodstock reformationbrewery.com

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Eventide Brewing

Tips for Visiting

“From the beginning the owner wanted it to be a neighborhood spot and being located in Grant Park makes it easily accessible to families,” says Taylor Martin, Tasting Room and Event Coordinator. “Kids are always running around the outside area and families are seen having picnics. We do offer Sprite and other Coke products to purchase for the kids.” n Hours: Thurs. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Fri. 5:30-10 p.m Sat. noon-4 p.m. select Sundays, see website for schedule. n Location: 1015 Grant St. SE, Atlanta eventidebrewing.com

n Don’t worry about your kids being hungry: All of the breweries mentioned allow outside food to be brought inside and some have food trucks. They can sell third party food, but the food cannot be made in house.

Arches Brewing

Reformation Brewery

“We want to provide the opportunity to have a community environment that is fun and approachable,” says co-founder Ryan Fogelgren. “Like breweries in Europe, it is a place to have conversation and enjoy with the whole family. We have a great tasting room with couches and we welcome anyone including dogs and kids.” n Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 4-8 p.m. Sat. 1-6 p.m.

Check calendar for dates closed for special events. n Location: 3361 Dogwood Dr., Hapeville archesbrewing.com

Second Self Beer Company “We have tons of kid traffic on weekends,” says Nadia Meadows, Director of Tours and Events. “Everyone from grandmothers playing board games inside to babies playing in the grassy area outside. We always have sports or movies playing on the screen inside to keep guests entertained.” n Hours: Mon., Thurs. and Fri. 6-8 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. n Location: secondselfbeer.com 1317 Logan Cir. NW, Atlanta.

n There are ways for your kids to be occupied: Most of the breweries mentioned have giant yard games – Jenga, corn hole or Connect Four, and some even offer board games or video games inside for added fun.

At Scofflaw Brewery you can also bring your child’s own tricycles and scooters to ride around the property. n ID Check: Breweries have different policies for this, so check websites to confirm.

Some allow guests of any age to tour or visit, but an ID will be checked when purchasing a tasting. Others only allow guests younger than 21 to visit if they have a parent or guardian of legal age to supervise. n Check online event calendars: Some of the breweries host movie or trivia nights for the whole family. Reformation Brewery hosts regular family-friendly events such as game nights, yoga classes and Blocks & Brews where families can bring LEGOS to play with.

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You won't want to miss this unique and interactive prehistoric creature experience. Dinosaur Explore will feature more than 20 life-size dinosaurs, moving and roaring just like their ancient ancestors. Join in a dino dig to uncover your own dinosaur and even meet a fierce raptor.

For dates, hours, tickets or to reserve a lodging or camping package, visit stonemountainpark.com atlantaparent.com

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Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on its Way! Hop over to one of these area egg hunts, bring your Easter basket and start searching! l Easter Egg Scramble. Laurel Park. Egg hunt by ages with candy and prizes; visit with the Easter Bunny afterward for pictures. April 7. 6:30-8 p.m.

151 Manning Rd., Marietta. 770-794-5601. Free. mariettaga.gov

l Acworth Easter Egg Night Hunt. Acworth

Sports Complex. Over 50,000 eggs filled with toys, candy and prizes. Hunts are separated by age group.

Ages 10 and younger. April 7. 6:30-8:10 p.m. Easter Bunny arrives at 7:15 p.m. 4000 S. Main St., Acworth.

770-529-6006. Free. acworth.com

l Children’s Easter Eggstravaganza.

North Park Softball Fields. Enjoy face painting, balloon art, petting zoo, rides on a trackless train and photos with the Easter Bunny. Kids are divided into age groups to hunt for eggs and goody bags. April 8. 10 a.m.-noon. 13450 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta. 678-2976140. 10 and younger. Free. alpharetta.ga.us

l Easter Egg Hunt. First Baptist Church of

Decatur. Join the Easter Bunny in age-appropriate hunts for eggs on the square. April 8. 11 a.m. 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. 404-371-8386. Free. decaturdba.com

l Easter Egg Hunt. E.E. Robinson Park. Ageappropriate egg hunts, inflatables and the Easter Bunny. April 8. Noon-3 p.m. 850 Level Creek Rd., Sugar Hill. 770-831-7413. Free. cityofsugarhill.com

l Northside Easter Eggstravaganza.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Egg hunts by ages and for children with special needs; petting zoo, moonwalks, carnival games, face painting, food and more. April 8.

1-3 p.m. 770-720-5474. Free. northside.com

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l Spring EGG-stravaganza. Fernbank

Museum of Natural History. Prize-filled eggs, spring-themed crafts, games, live baby animals and more. April 8. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; 2 and younger, free. fernbankmuseum.org

l Magic Mondays: Egg Hunt. Atlanta History Center. Search for eggs hidden through the farm, play games, meet the Easter Bunny and make crafts. April 10. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000.

Adults, $6.50;toddlers and preschoolers, $5.50. atlantahistorycenter.com l Illuminated Egg Hunt. Rhodes Jordan

Park Soccer Fields. Experience the thrill of night time egg-hunting, enjoy games and themed crafts. Bring your basket and flashlight. April 14. 7 p.m. 100 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville.

678-277-0890. Pre-register by April 3. $6. gwinnettparks.com

l Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Lutheran Church of the Messiah. Hunt for prize-filled eggs on the front lawn, enjoy face painting, puppet show, cake walk, crafts and more. April 15. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 465 Clairemont Ave., Decatur. 404373-1682. Free. messiahdecatur.org l Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Thousands of candy-filled eggs to find, music, dancing, LEGO building station, face painting, games and prizes, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. April 15. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. $8. callanwolde.org

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l Egg-citing Hike Hunt. Panola Mountain

State Park. Peter Cottontail is leaving lots of eggs and prizes hidden on our nature trails. Bring your basket and be ready for age-appropriate hunts. April 15. 10 a.m. 2620 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge.

770-389-7801. Pre-register. $5 plus $5 parking. georgiastateparks.org

l Avondale Estates Egg Hunt and

Parade. Community Club at Lake Avondale. Hunt for eggs filled with candy and toys and bring your furry friend for the pet parade. Egg hunts separated by age group. Ages 10 and younger. April 15. 10 a.m.-noon. 59 Lakeshore Dr., Avondale Estates. 404294-5400. Free. avondaleestates.org

l Northeast Cobb Community Egg

Drop. Sprayberry High School. Food, games, activities and egg hunts for everyone as a helicopter drops thousands of eggs onto the football field.

Free photos with the Easter Bunny. April 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2525 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta.

770-423-1330. Free; Kid Zone unlimited rides, $7. communityeggdrop.com

l Taste of Forsyth. City of Cumming

Fairgrounds. Sample restaurant food, play in the kids’ zone, try the egg hunt, listen to live music and more. April 15. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. 770-781-3486. Free admission; egg hunt, free; food samples, $1-$4. cummingfair.net

l Underwater Egg Hunt. Bethesda Park

Aquatic Center. Hunt for eggs underwater, visit with the Easter Bunny and participate in activities. Bring your swimsuit, basket and towel. April 15. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville. 678277-0880. Pre-register. $12. gwinnettparks.com

l Underwater Hunt and Bunny Bonanza.

Bogan Park Aquatic Center. Hunt for eggs underwater, visit with the Easter Bunny, and make crafts. April 15. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 678-277-0853. 2723 N. Bogan Rd., Buford. Pre-register by April 13. $15. gwinnettparks.com

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l Duluth Easter Egg Hunt. Scott Hudgens

Park. Bring your basket to collect hundreds of eggs.

Hunts are separated by age group. April 15. Special programming, 1 p.m.; Hunt, 2 p.m. Rain date, April 22. 4545 Rivergreen Pkwy., Duluth. 770-814-6981.

Free. duluthga.net

l Easter Sunrise Service. Stone Mountain Park. Simultaneous, non-denominational Easter services at the top of Stone Mountain Park and on Memorial Lawn. Park opens at 4 a.m. April 16.

7 a.m. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain.

800-401-2407. Parking, $15; sky-ride, $12. stonemountainpark.com

Beyond Atlanta l The Bunny Train. Tennessee Valley

Railroad. Trains will depart from Grand Junction and travel toward East Chattanooga where passengers will enjoy storytelling, temporary tattoos, coloring pages and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. April 1,2,8,9, 14 and 15. Visit tvrail. com for departure times. 4119 Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga, Tenn. 423-894-8028. $22 for ages 2 and older. tvrail.com

l Night Egg-stravaganza. F.D. Roosevelt

State Park. Arrive early for a hot dog supper, egg games and the petting coral. Bring your basket and flashlight for age-appropriate candy-egg hunt. April 7. 6:30- 8:45 p.m. 2970 Georgia 190, Pine Mountain. 706-663-4858. $5 plus $5 parking. georgiastateparks.org

l Easter Eggstravaganza. The Rock

Ranch. Features over 40,000 prize-filled eggs. April 8. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock.

706-647-6374. Free. therockranch.com

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l The Peanuts Easter Beagle

Express. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Meet Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown and the Easter Bunny aboard the train. During a 90-minute train stop, take part in an egg hunt, crafts, enjoy snacks with Snoopy and more. April 14-15. Trains depart at 11 a.m. 226 Everett St., Bryson City, NC. 800-8724681. Adults, $51; ages 2 and older, $29. gsmr. com

l Easter Egg Hunt. Hard Labor Creek State

Park. Bring your own basket and hunt for candyfilled eggs at the Lake Brantley recreation area. The Easter bunny will be on site for photos. April 15.

Noon. 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd., Rutledge. 706-5573001. $5 parking. georgiastateparks.org c

Southeastern Railway Museum

Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum Special Exhibits & Events Caboose Days - April 1 & 2 Fast Track 5k- May 27 Locomotive Celebration- June 10 & 11 To stay updated on upcoming events follow us on facebook and Instagram @SoutheasternRailwayMuseum

2nd Thursdays April- Cabooses May- Construction June - Ice Cream Truck

Host your event Birthdays · corporate events weddings · field trips · educational tours

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Pick up a Bow and Arrow: Take an Archery Lesson

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hanks to “The Hunger Games” books and movies, archery has become a trending topic, with more images seen in books, movies or on television.

My three children have been persistently asking to take archery lessons, and on a recent visit to the Archery Learning Center in Snellville they were finally able to try.

The center was opened in 2010 by George D. Ryals III and George D. Ryals IV, known as “GRIV.” GRIV’s vision was to promote archery in the community through designing programs for adults and kids. GRIV has been an archery professional for 20 years, and he coaches the ALC Hornets, a touring archery team that consists of youth that have been trained at the center through a program called Junior Olympic Archery Development.

My children visited the ALC’s Honey/Jacket Wednesday class that starts at 6 p.m. It is a blended class of Honey Bee (beginners) and Yellow Jacket (intermediate) archers. My 8-year-old daughter, Jazlyn was a little hesitant because she didn’t think she had enough strength to pull back the bow. I reassured her that she would be fine because the classes are designed for beginners starting at 7 years old. This class is a 90-minute session, but I would recommend the Saturday 9 a.m. introductory class, which is a 60-minute session.

All classes begin with a warm up and stretching session to prepare the archers for the class. There are coaches walking around and assisting the students at the lane to ensure that children are using the proper The Details form and using the bow and arrow safely.

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678-344-0035 My daughter was happy that she hit her n Cost: $20 per session. target twice and made progress by the end of the class. My 11-year-old twin boys, Jaxson and Jayson, hit their target multiple times, but they both admitted that archery is not as easy as it seems and takes plenty of practice and skill. They all had an awesome time, and can’t wait to get back to the Archery Learning Center.

Know Before You Go: Everyone should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Archery is an upper body workout and you may have sore muscles the next few days. Equipment is provided at the introductory level and coaches are there to guide the students. At the Archery Learning Center, 20 lanes are available and classes are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Beginners should consider the Saturday 9 a.m. class. Families and groups can rent lanes and shoot together, but make sure to call ahead; birthday parties are also available.

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More Archery Classes Other locations where kids can release their inner Katniss and develop archery skills:* n Atlanta Archery Indoor range in Marietta; summer outdoor range in Acworth.

585 Cobb Parkway S., Suite K, Marietta learnarchery.com Cost: $21 for orientation session, then $15 per session with use of equipment. n Kennesaw Archery Club Use of indoor and outdoor ranges.

2489 Pitner Rd., Acworth kennesawarchery.org Cost: $20 for orientation session, then $5 per session if using your own equipment or $10 if using club equipment. n Panola Mountain State Park Indoor archery range.

2620 Hwy. 155 SW, Stockbridge gastateparks.org/PanolaMountain; 770-389-7801 Cost: $15 per session, plus $5 parking. *Sessions scheduled by Atlanta Archery, Kennesaw Archery Club and Panola Mountain State Park are mostly on weekends.

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The playground is also called “The Cows’ Park” by children because of the vibrant fiberglass cow sculptures throughout the pavilion. Don’t forget to take photos with Bluebell and Matilda! n Features: This playscape is located in a natural setting with lots of shading so you will stay cool on a hot day. The play area is built for both schoolage children and tots.

The recently renovated play structure consists of a bridge, slides and climbing walls and has features such as a castle, log cabin and rocket to promote creativity and imagination. My daughter’s favorite was the tire swing and the wood balance beam that wiggles. My favorite was playing a game of tic-tac-toe.

The playground is secured with fences to keep young children safe. Restrooms and the water fountain are located near the play area. n Amenities: Open sunrise to sunset. It is a colorful and developmentally-stimulating playscape surrounded by beautiful art, a biking trail, and a pavilion with three picnic tables. It is safely tucked away from the main road and has a sandbox area for young children. n Location: 425 Main St., Suwanee. Additional parking available at the Suwanee Library.

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Festival on Ponce. Olmsted Linear Park. 150 local and regional artists, children’s area, local food and more. April 1-2. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. festivalonponce.com Admission, free.

Dogwood Festival. Piedmont Park. Three-day festival features artists from around the country, musical performances, children’s area with inflatables, arts and crafts, face painting and more. April 7-9. Fri., noon-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.11 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 14th St. and Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-8176642. Admission, free.

Wild Azalea Festival. Reynolds Nature Preserve. Azalea showcases, guided nature hikes, face painting, animal shows and more. April 8. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 5665 Reynolds Rd., Morrow. 770-603-4188. Admission, free.

Acworth Art Fest. Downtown Acworth. Over 100 artists displaying paintings, pottery, metalwork and more. Children’s area includes arts and crafts projects, bounce houses, sand art and face painting. April 8 and 9. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 4415 Senator Russell Blvd., Acworth. 770-3374049. Admission, free.

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Atlanta Arab Festival. Alif Institute. Traditional music, dancing, arts and crafts, Arabic calligraphy, face painting, carnival games and food from local Arab restaurants. April 22 and 23. Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 3288 Marjan Dr., Atlanta. 770-936-8770. Adults, $5; ages 11 and younger, free.

Atlanta Streets Alive. Grant Park to Westview. Enjoy biking, skating or walking down the car-free streets. Local businesses will have booths and displays along the route. April 23. 2-6 p.m. Bike parade at 2 p.m. Georgia Avenue and Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. atlantastreetsalive.com. Admission, free.

Art on the Chattahoochee Art Market. Pinckneyville Park. Live entertainment, vendors, artist demos, children’s area, kid’s chalk art contest, food trucks and more. April 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4758 South Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross. 678-277-0920. Admission, free.

Spring Chicken Festival. Downtown Gainesville Square. Chicken city parade, upcycled arts and crafts show, live entertainment, children’s area and chicken cook-off. April 29. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 104 Main St., Gainesville. 770-5311102. Admission, free. Chicken sample card, $5.

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Arts Festival. Sandy Springs.

Children’s area, local musicians, interactive art stations, plus up to 150 arts and crafts participants. April 15 and 16. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 6100 Lake Forrest Dr., Sandy Springs. 404-873-1222. Admission, free.

Cars and Q for the Cause. Choate Construction. 100+ cars on display, barbecue, live music and more benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

April 29. 4-7 p.m. 8200 Roberts Dr., Atlanta. 678-892-1200. $20; ages 8 and younger, free.

Georgia Renaissance Festival. Fairburn. Artist market, fire whip show, jousting, a hypnotist, belly dancing, aerial trapeze acts, knife throwing and more. Grab a turkey leg and travel back in time. Sat. and Sun. April 15-June 4 and Memorial Day. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn. 770-964-8575. Adults, $22; ages 6-12, $10; ages 5 and younger, free.

Washington Park Jamboree. Washington Park. Visit the Atlanta BeltLine for games, live music, dance performances, food trucks, health and wellness screenings, fitness demos and more. April 29. 2-6 p.m. 102 Ollie St. NW, Atlanta. Admission, free.

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival. Village Green.

Artist market, Jonquil Jog/Walk 5K, puppet shows by Peter Hart, food for purchase, live music and children’s area. April 29 and 30. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; 5K: Sat. 8 a.m. 200 Village Green Cir., Smyrna.

770-423-1330. Admission, free.

Lemonade Days. Brook Run Park. Rides, games, concessions, arts and craft fair and live music. April 19-23.

Wed.-Fri. 4-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. noon-6 p.m.

4770 North Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody. 770-668-0401.

Admission, free; unlimited ride pass, $20-$25.

Inman Park Festival. Inman Park. A self-guided home tour of the neighborhood’s historic houses, an artist market, kid’ yoga, live pet shows and children’s area April 28 (home tour only), noon-4 p.m. April 29 and 30. Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (parade, 2 p.m.); Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Euclid Ave., Atlanta. inmanparkfestival.org Admission, free; home tour, $20.

Taste of Newnan. Downtown Newnan. Samples from local restaurants plus live entertainment, children’s area, carnival rides and more. April 20. 5-8:30 p.m. N. and S. Court Square, Newnan. 770-253-8283. Admission, free; tasting tickets, $1.

Taste of Henry. Heritage Park. Over 30 Henry County restaurants serve tasting samples plus kids can enjoy slides, moonwalks, face painting and more. April 21. 6-9 p.m. 101 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough. 678-432-1630.

Adults, $20; ages 3-12, $5; kid zone tickets, $1 each.

Big Shanty Festival. Downtown Kennesaw. Enjoy the artist markets, children’s area and live music. April 22 and 23. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (parade, 9:30 a.m.); Sun., noon-5 p.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-423-1330.

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Taste of Marietta. Historic Marietta Square. 75 Cobb County restaurants, live entertainment and children’s area. April 30. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 50 Park Sq., Marietta. 770-429-1115. Admission, free; tastings, $1-$5. c

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Little Acorns. The Plaza at Avalon. Face painting, storytime, crafts, character visits and more for preschoolers. Every Tues. 10 a.m.-noon. 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-1000. Free.

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Mommy and Me Preschool Program. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Fun lessons and hands-on activities recommended for ages 3-5. Every Thurs. 10 and 11:30 a.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw.

770-427-2117. Free with admission. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; 3 and younger, free.

Presented by Mermaid Theatre, the show features music, visual effects and puppetry while highlighting Eric Carle’s most beloved stories. Ideal for ages 3-8.

5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 678812-4002. $10-$18. atlantajcc.org/bb

Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to complement the museum’s current exhibits. Recommended for ages 2-4.

Every Thurs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Free with admission. Ages 6 and older, $14.50; 5 and younger, free.

Drop-In Art Classes. Treehouse Kid & Craft. Enjoy weekly activities including painting, drawing and sculpting. Every Sat. 10 a.m. (ages 2-4) and 11 a.m. (ages 5-10). 533 W. Howard Ave. Ste. A, Decatur. 470-355-8305. $12.

Beginner/ Intermediate Skateboarding. The BeltLine. One-hour skateboarding class led by expert instructors. Every Sat. Beginner: 10-11 a.m.; Intermediate: 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. 1614 Arthur Langford Jr. Pl. SW, Atlanta. 404-477-3003. Free.

Crafts at Lakeshore Learning. Lakeshore Learning. Make a different craft each week.

Every Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 3 and older.

4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100.

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Drop-In and Draw. GAS-ART Gifts at North DeKalb Mall. Create a different project each week. Every Sat. and Sun. Between noon-3 p.m. 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy., Decatur. 404801-4926. $5.

Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and preschool program includes circle time, an activity and craft. Ages 2-4. April 13. 10:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Check-in before 10:20 a.m. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-495-0253. $10 per child, one adult free, additional adult, $12.

Toddler Fridays. The Hudgens Center for the Arts. Hands-on activities and storytime for ages 1-4. April 28. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, Duluth. 770-6236002. $7 per child; $5 each additional child.

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INK Craft Weeks. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. Create different themed crafts each week.

Check inkfun.org for schedule and times. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m. 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. 770-536-1900. $1 with museum admission. Mon.-Sat., $8; Sun., $6.

Abracadabra! Every Day Magic. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. An interactive exhibit to learn the science and math behind magic. Demonstrate a chemical reaction using body heat; decode secret messages using pressure and more. Through April 30. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500. Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

Toddler Time. Georgia Aquarium. Meet and learn about a marine animal, enjoy a costumed character appearance, storytime, crafts and a small snack. Ages infant-3 years. Reservations required. April 3. 10-11:30 a.m. 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-581-4000. $10/person.

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Adults, $39.95; ages 3-12, $33.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Wild Weather. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Investigate some of nature’s powerful and destructive forces as you put yourself directly in the path of a tornado, inside the eye of a hurricane and in the midst of a raging winter storm. Through May 7. Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404929-6300. Adults, $18; ages 3-12, $16; ages 2 and younger, free.

Mice Tours. Marietta Museum of History. Mascots Murray and Etta mouse introduce history through tours, storytime and crafts for ages 3-5. Reservations required. April 12. 10:30 a.m.

1 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. $5 per family (one adult and up to three children).

Cross Country: The Power of Place in American Art. High Museum of Art. Over 200 works by artists who took inspiration from their surroundings outside of the city.

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1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7334400. Ages 6 and older, $14.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Food by Design: Sustaining the Future.

Museum of Design Atlanta. Discover the process of feeding and how the farm of the future might operate. Through May 7. Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sun. noon-6 p.m., Thurs. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-979-6455.

Adults, $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free.

From Here to There. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Explore different methods of movement. From using simple machines to seeing how air pressure moves a hovercraft.

See what it takes to power cars, airplanes and snow blowers. Through May 29. Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Wed. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $14.95; younger than 1, free.

Sonic Sensation. Tellus Science Museum.

Explore sound through various interactive stations. See how ears work, experiment with pitch, measure the frequency of sounds, and your own decibels in the Scream Chamber. Through Sept. 4.

Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; 2 and younger, free.

From Clay to Copper. Tellus Science Museum.

Learn about the mineral exploration, craftsmanship and extensive trade networks of the Etowah Valley Indians. Through Oct. 1. Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-606-5700. Adults, $14; ages 3-17, $10; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Calendar Painter and Poet: The Wonderful World of Ashley Bryan. High Museum of Art. See the 50-year career of children’s book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan displayed with styles that reflect a wide variety of influences, from African folktales to jazz and poetry. Through Jan. 21, 2018. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404733-4400. Ages 6 and older, $14.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

movies Planetarium Shows. Fernbank Science Center.

Various shows per month about the solar system in the newly-renovated planetarium.

See fernbank.edu for schedule. Closed April 2-9. Thurs. 7 and 8 p.m.; Fri. 3, 7 and 8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m.; closed Sun. 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta. 678-874-7102.

Adults, $7; ages 3-18, $5; 2 and younger, free.

Extreme Weather 3D. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Follow researchers and everyday heroes to the front lines where few have gone. Travel to the edge of 300-foot-tall glaciers collapsing, to the front lines of massive wildfires, directly in the path of tornadoes. Through May 19. See fernbankmuseum.org for showtimes. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Giant Screen Theater: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

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All About Kids Expo Infinite Energy Center APRIL 22. 10 A.M.-3 P.M. Vendors featuring products and services for maternity to teen, summer camp information and games, entertainment and more for kids. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-963-9205.

Free. scnievents.com/kids_expo Baby and Child Expo Sheraton Atlanta Downtown APRIL 29. 11 A.M.-2:30 P.M. You’ll find “all things baby” at this expo for new and expectant moms and dads. See a maternity fashion show and meet with baby professionals. 165 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. atlantababyandchildexpo.com

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Dream Big 2D. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Take a journey from the world’s tallest building to a bridge higher than the clouds. Displays the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation.

Through June 16. See fernbankmuseum.org for showtimes. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Giant Screen Theater: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Earth Day Celebration Fernbank Museum of Natural History APRIL 22 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

music Pajama Concert. Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall. Enjoy musical bedtime stories performed by the Vega Quartet. Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffed animal and enjoy hot chocolate.

April 7. 7:30 p.m. 571 South Kilgo Cir., Atlanta. 404-727-4291.

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Nutty Songs & Stories. Aurora Theatre. Eric Litwin, the author of “The Nuts,” the first few “Pete the Cat” books and “Groovy Joe” children’s books performs using his guitar and harmonica. April 15. 10 and 11:30 a.m. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-2266222. $7.

Music for the Very Young: Meet the Percussion. Atlanta Symphony Hall. Your family will learn about the Woodwind, Brass, String and Percussion families during this series performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. April 22 and 23.

Sat. 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; Sun. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $15; ages 6-17, $8; ages 3-5, free.

Musical Animals Family Concert. Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall. A voice of classical radio in Atlanta, Lois Reitzes, narrates “Ferdinand the Bull” and “Peter and the Wolf,” with piano accompaniment. April 23. 4 p.m. 571 South Kilgo Cir., Atlanta. 404-727-4291. Free.

Learn about conservation and sustainability while celebrating the planet with nature activities, crafts and demonstrations. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Free with admission. Adults $18; ages 3-12, $16; 2 and younger, free. fernbankmuseum.org Meet the Holidays: Earth Day Children’s Museum of Atlanta APRIL 22. NOON-4:30 P.M. “We Planted a Tree” storytime, decorate superhero masks and make indoor planters. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $14.95; younger than 1, free. childrensmuseumatlanta.org

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nature Wildlife Feeding Time. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of the resident animals as the Wildlife Department feeds them. Every Tues. and Sat. 4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. Included with admission. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

First Saturdays. Dunwoody Nature Center.

Different nature theme the first Sat. of each month. April’s theme is camping. April 1. 11 a.m.-noon. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody.

770-394-3322. Free.

Adventure Cubs. Zoo Atlanta. Stroll through the zoo, visit animal habitats and learning stations. In April, learn about the animals that live in Georgia backyards. Ages 3 and 4. April 5 and 8. 10-11 a.m. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-5822. $9-12 per person.

ECOExplorers. Dunwoody Nature Center.

Nature-based themed class with a craft, activity stations and hike. Ages 2-5 with an adult. April 8. 10-11:30 a.m. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. $12/child.

Spring Break Family Canoe Day. Chattahoochee Nature Center. An hour and a half introduction to canoeing to learn paddling techniques and play games. Ages 5 and older. Pre-registration required. April 8. 1 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. $15 per person.

Moonlight Mountain Hike. Panola Mountain State Park. Hike Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta then stop by a campfire to enjoy s’mores. Bring bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and older.

Registration required. April 8. 7-9 p.m. 2620 Hwy. 115 SW, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. $15; parking, $5.

Toddler Trek/Forest Friends. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center.

Experience nature while learning the names of local animals and plants and singing songs. April 11, 14, 25 and 28. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required. 2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford. 770-904-3500. $10.

Tractors on Track. Atlanta Motorsports Park.

See antique tractors and a gas engine expo then participate in an Easter egg hunt and other family activities. April 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 20 Duck Thurmond Rd., Dawsonville.

678-381-8521. $10; ages 5 and younger, free.

Atlanta Blooms. Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Celebrate springtime surrounded by meadows of tulips, daffodils, crocus and more. Through April 30. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-8765859. Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $15.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Forest Fairy House Trail. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Spot more than a dozen whimsical fairy homes and create your own fairy house in the free play area. Through May 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. noon-5 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770992-2055. Included with admission. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

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special events Skyline Park Spring Fling. Ponce City Market. Face painting, balloon artists, bubble machines, life-size garden fairies, snow cones and more. Guests can enjoy the Heege Tower and three-story slide as well as midway games. April 1. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. 770-999-1530. $10; younger than 3, free. Games and rides range from $1-3.

Car show, extreme motorsports, vendors, live entertainment and more. 1500 Tara Pl., Hampton. 877-926-7849.

Prices per day: adults, $12; ages 6-11, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. atlantamotorspeedway.com

Family Dance. Ebster Recreation Center. Kids and adults can enjoy a dance party with a DJ, refreshments and a photo booth. Proceeds benefit Nia’s Place. April 1. 6-8 p.m. 105 Electric Ave., Decatur. niasvisitation.org/dance. $20 per person.

Caboose Days. Southeastern Railway Museum.

Caboose hunt, temporary tattoos and refreshments.

April 1 and 2. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-476-2013. Included with admission.

Adults, $10; ages 2-12, $7; younger than 1, free.

The Atlanta Fair. Turner Field Grey Lot. Take a spin on the Ferris wheel or ride bumper cars, plus rides for young children, a fun house, games, corn dogs and funnel cakes. See live performances by local musical groups. Through April 2. 655 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta. 404-913-3247. See atlantafair.com for prices.

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Chattahoochee Nature Center. Enjoy a day of family fun with farm animals, hands-on activities, crafts, face painting and more. April 2. Noon-4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055.

Included with admission. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

Sheep to Shawl. Atlanta History Center. The Smith Family Farm will be sheering sheep, dying and spinning wool and weaving, in a day of demonstrations to show kids cloth making. April 8. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta. 404-8144000. Adults, $16.50; ages 4-12, $11; 3 and younger, free.

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Weekly Sessions run June 5 – July 28

Join our amazing instructors in learning sewing skills and techniques on our cool computerized Brother® sewing machines.

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Playball Camp is for boys and girls ages 3-7 of all abilities.

Learn all types of sports while building social skills and having FUN Mon.-Thurs. • 9 am-1 pm June 12-15 • June 26-29 July 10-13 • July 17-20

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Calendar Create ATL Family Festival. Woodruff Arts Center.

Free family programing from The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and The High Museum of Art including musical and artistic workshops. April 9. 1-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Free.

Science Night Out. Fernbank Science Center. An evening packed with hands-on STEM activities led by Fernbank scientists, LINKS Robotics high school students and mentors of the Fernbank LINKS Robotics team. Recommended for grades 3-6. April 14. 6-9 p.m. 156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta. 678-874-7102. $20.

American Girl Club: Girl of the Year. Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Bring your favorite doll and travel through time with the characters of the American Girl series. Includes an activity, craft and snack. Registration required. For ages 5-12. April 29. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. $10 in advance; $15 at the door.

Space Mission. LEGOLAND Discovery Center.

Intergalactic building experience where guests can explore alien worlds built out of LEGO bricks.

Build and launch your own space rocket and take over the controls of a mission. Through Dec. 31.

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-848-9252. $12.50-27.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

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storytelling Grandma Snazzy’s Storytime. Crabapple Kroger.

Grandma Snazzy reads every Mon., Thurs. and Fri. 10 a.m. 12460 Crabapple Rd., Alpharetta.

770-740-2050. Free.

Storytime at Little Shop. Little Shop of Stories. Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m. and Sun. 3 p.m. 133A East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-373-6300. Free.

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Storybook Time. Atlanta Botanical Garden. Listen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers in the Children’s Garden Amphitheater. Every Wed. 10:30-11 a.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta.

404-876-5859. Included with admission. Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $15.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

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Wren’s Nest Storytelling. The Wren’s Nest.

Ramblers host storytelling each Sat. 1 p.m. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta. 404-7537735. Adults, $9; ages 5-12, $6; ages 4 and younger, free.

Storytime by the River. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join the volunteer librarian as she uses books, puppets and songs to share stories about nature. Ages 3-5. April 5. 10:30 a.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; 2 and younger, free.

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Garden Stories. Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Story, crafts and more on a garden-related topic.

Ages 3-6. April 5. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 2382 Pine Mountain Rd., Kennesaw. 770-919-0248. Adults, $7; ages 2 and older, $7.

Tadpole Tales/Tree Top Tales. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Preschoolers will enjoy a story with a Fernbank educator along with an activity or song. April 8. 11:30 a.m.; April 22.

1 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300.

Free with admission. Adults $18; ages 3-12, $16; 2 and younger, free.

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Roswell APRIL 30 RODEO, 2-4:30 P.M.; RACE, 4:45-5 P.M. Kids can learn about bike safety and then ride the race course used by pro cyclists as part of the week-long Roswell Cycling Festival, April 22-30. All bikes must pass a safety inspection; visit Roswell Bicycles prior to the festival for a safety inspection to avoid lines at the rodeo. Register for the rodeo/ race in the Roswell Antiques & Interiors parking lot. 70 Canton St., Roswell. Ages 6-12, free. bikeroswell.com

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theater & dance The Dragon King. Center for Puppetry Arts. The rains are gone. Will the village survive? A fearless grandmother asks the Dragon King why he is withholding the rain. Ages 4 and older. Through April 2. See puppet.org for showtimes. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $20.50.

Pete the Cat. Center for Puppetry Arts. A new puppet show based on the best-selling book series about a groovy adventure of one cool, skateboarding, surfing, rocking blue cat and his friends. April 4-May 28. See puppet.org for showtimes. Ages 4 and older. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $20.50.

Dinosaur! Alliance Theatre. The Theatre for the Very Young with Fernbank Museum of Natural History presents an introduction to the pre-historic world.

Science and art intersect, and guests interact with the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. Through April 9. See alliancetheatre.org for show times. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000. Adults, $10; ages 6-17, $5; 5 and younger, free.

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Cinderella and Fella. Alliance Theatre.

A magical retelling of the Cinderella story that’s more high-tops than glass slipper and is fueled by the magic of lightning bugs, singing cicadas and oozing mud. Through April 9. See alliancetheatre.org for show times.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404733-5000. $18-32.

Firebird. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Atlanta Ballet performs the whimsical and striking story about the magical glowing bird. April 14-16. Fri. 8 p.m. Sat. 2 and 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta.

770-916-2800. $25 and up.

Spring Dance Festival. Infinite Energy Center. Atlanta Professional Dance Academy performs featuring classical ballet and international dance programs. April 15. 7:30 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 678-557-8299. $17-35.

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Calendar Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. The Theatre Project presents the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the Old Testament. April 21-23. Fri. 7 p.m.

Sat. 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton. 770-819-7765. Adults, $8; ages 12 and younger, free.

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Beauty and the Beast Jr. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Inspire Home School Academy performs the classic story of Belle and the Beast, who is trapped under a spell. April 29. 2 and 7 p.m. 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton. 770-8197765. $10 each.

beyond atlanta Thunder in the Valley Air Show. Columbus Airport. See aircraft of all kinds soar above and do tricks in the sky. Aircraft static displays, military vehicles and more around the airport.

April 8-9. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 3250 W. Britt David Rd., Columbus. thunderinthevalleyairshow.com. $10 in advance; $15 at the gate; ages 6 and younger, free.

Full-Moon Suspension Bridge Hikes. Tallulah Gorge State Park. A 1-mile hike down the gorge steps, across the suspension bridge to the gorge. April 10. 7:30-9 p.m. 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls. 706-754-7981. Registration required. $5; parking, $5.

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Strawberry Festival. The Rock Ranch. Pick your own strawberries and enjoy homemade strawberry ice cream. Visit with Strawberry Shortcake and the Strawberry Princess and enjoy activities around the ranch all day, April 22. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock. 706-647-6374. Ages 3 and older, $15.

Atlanta Steeplechase. Kingston Downs. Enjoy horse racing, Jack Russell Terrier races and the hat contest. Kids’ area includes pony rides, hay rides, camel rides and rock climbing. April 22. Gates open 9 a.m.; races 1:30-5 p.m. Gore Springs Road, Rome. 404-237-7436. General admission, $32; ages 12 and younger, free.

Day Out with Thomas. Tennessee Valley Railroad.

Spend the day with Thomas and Friends. Take a ride, see authentic engines and more. April 22-23, 29-30. Visit tvrail.com for departure times. 4119 Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga, Tenn.

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CREATIVE WRITING SUMMER DAY CAMPS

“Kids Can Write” June 19-23: Beginner’s Camp June 26-30: Beginner’s Camp July 10-14: Beginner’s Camp July 17-21: Advanced Camp July 24-28: Advanced Camp All camps are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The City of Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department presents its fifth season of creative writing camps at Barrington Hall with awardwinning children’s book author and accomplished children’s writing instructor Mary Ann Rodman.

The fee is $250 per camper Ages 10-14. Advanced registration is required.

Call to register.

770-640-3855 roswellgov.com