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What is your child’s dream camp?

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Research tools for your search

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Atlanta Girls’ School n EDITORIAL

ART DIRECTOR Sheri Taylor-Emery

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Special Advertising Section:

Overnight Camps Directory

Day Camps and Summer Programs Directory

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On the Cover (from top right): Camp Ocoee - YMCA; MJCCA Summer Day Camp; Atlanta Ballet Centre; Talisman Programs; Georgia Aquarium; Camp Widjiwagan - YMCA.

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A Great Summer Camp Experience Kids Love The Sports, Horseback Riding, Aquatics, Nature Study, Climbing Wall, Crafts, Hiking, Archery, Drama, Challenge Course, Campouts, and Much More!

• Limited Enrollment • Close Family-Like Atmosphere • Campers feel secure, welcome, and grow in confidence • 2 generations of family management 50+ years experience

Located in Cloudland, GA on cool, breezy Lookout Mountain just two hours north of Atlanta One/Two Week Sessions Boys/Girls 6-14

CALL: (706) 398-0833 www.campwoodmont.com Our Web Site has over 1000 pictures!

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What’s Your Child’s Dream Camp?

Finding a great summer camp for your child, whether it’s a day camp or overnight, takes a bit of research.

Here are some factors to consider:

Focus Do you want a general outdoor camp or a specialized one?

Consider these components: n Religion as part of the day-to-day program n Academic environment n Sports-centered setting n Artistic atmosphere (creative, visual or performing arts) n Technology setting

Pace Do you want your child to have lots of activities or a fair amount of free time? If activities, which ones are important? n Hiking n Swimming

Cost It’s important, especially if you have more than one child. n Decide how much you want to spend per week for summer camp n Explore what’s in your price range by breaking down how much each camp costs per week per child n Be sure to factor in travel costs and whether you’ll need to purchase supplies or uniforms

n Campfires n Reading/Storytelling n Archery

Duration

n Arts and Crafts

How long do you want your child at camp?

n Horseback riding

n One week

n Games

n Two weeks

n Sports

n Three weeks

n Performing Arts/Drama/Dance

n Four weeks

n Field Trips

n More than four weeks

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Size and Gender

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Smaller camps may make for closer relationships; larger camps often offer more group games and a wide range of personalities.

Some kids may be more comfortable in samegender camps.

Location and setting are key elements. Close to home or hundreds of miles away? An urban environment or wilderness?

First choose:

Then decide:

n Far from home

n Small

n All boys

n Same region

n Medium

n All girls

n Same state

n Large

n Co-ed

n Within 100 miles

Location

Setting

Ages

n Country

How old should the campers be?

n City

n Same age

n Mountains

n Two-year spread

n Oceanside

n Lakeside

n Five-year spread n Any age is fine

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Research Tools to Help with Your Camp Search n Go to a camp expo. You’ll find lots of camp information under one roof. You can talk with representatives of the camps you’re interested in and gather brochures. (Atlanta Parent’s camp expos are Jan. 24 at North Point Mall, Feb. 21 at Town Center Mall and March 21 at Perimeter Mall (all expos are from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) n Research online. Most camps have extensive information and photos to give you a picture of what camp life is like. n Ask your family, friends and neighbors. Many of them were campers themselves or can tell you about their child’s experience at camp.

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For overnight camps n Visit the finalists. If you’re unsure which camp is best, take your child and go for a tour. Some camps have open houses, and you’ll get a good sense of how your kid will spend his week or weeks at camp. Consider starting your search a year in advance and visiting a summer camp in progress to see what goes on.

n Get the names of former campers. Camps you’re interested in should be able to help you contact former campers who can tell you what your child can expect.

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

Information is provided by our advertisers.

Alexa Café (All-Girls Tech Program) held at Georgia Tech At this unique all-girls program, ages 10-15 develop a passion for technology while collaborating in a chic environment emphasizing entrepreneurship, leadership, brand identity, and philanthropy. Held at Emory: co-ed programs for ages 7-17 and teens. 1-888-709-TECH (8342) www.iDTech. com/GA. Athens Y Camp for Boys/Camp Chattooga for Girls Since 1898 Athens Y has been developing Christian character in fun ways! “We are the paradise of Youth!” A safe atmosphere for young men and women located in Tallulah Falls, Georgia. All sports, zip line, lake activities and more! Horseback riding for girls. Outdoor adventure program for older campers.

706-754-6912. www.athensycamps.org.

Camp Cedar Cliff Located at the Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville, N.C. Activities like archery, swimming, zip line, ropes courses, whitewater rafting, Bible studies and more! One, two and half-week sessions for rising 2nd-10th graders. Co-ed. www. campcedarcliff.org.

Camp Chatuga Established in 1956. Only private resident camp in SC. 30 activities including horseback, water-skiing, BMX bikes, crafts, archery, riflery, sports. 4:1 camper: counselor ratio. Wholesome atmosphere perfect for fun and personal growth through relationships and nature! www. campchatuga.com.

Camp Chehaw Immerse yourself in nature by canoeing, archery, living in a teepee, and behind the scenes tours at our AZA accredited Zoo. 229-430-3012. www. chehaw.org.

Camp Cosby – YMCA A co-ed overnight camp located only two hours from Atlanta. Over 20 activities offered: horseback riding, minibikes, archery, tubing, wakeboarding, the blob, and Alpine tower. Cosby offers expedition trips in kayaking, climbing, and caving in Alabama. 1-800-85-COSBY. www. ymcabham.org/campcosby.

Camp Fire Camp Toccoa Co-ed, Grades 2-12. Campers reconnect with nature in a fun, noncompetitive environment.

Horseback, ropes, canoeing, archery and more.

ACA accredited. 706-886-2457. www.camptoccoa.org.

Camp Greenville – YMCA High atop the Blue Ridge Mountains sits one of the most spectacular Y camps. Amazing staff, strong Christian values and 1,400 mountaintop acres of fun, make Camp Greenville a place where futures get inspired! The program options include classic traditional week for 7-15 year olds, one or two-week adventure programs for 10-17 year olds, equestrian programs for 10-15 year olds and leadership development programs for 15-17 year olds. Operating since 1912. 864-412-0288. www.campgreenville.org Camp Juliette Low Girls 7-17. Traditional camping, outdoor adventure, fun and friends since 1922. On beautiful Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia. One and two week sessions.

770- 428-1062. www.CJL.org.

Camp Ocoee – YMCA Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, Camp Ocoee has been providing children with wilderness adventures since 1923.

One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7-17. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include paintball, whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, mtn. biking, camp-outs and many more. www.campocoee.com.

Camp Rockmont for Boys Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, ages 6-16, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s mission of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities, and challenges that help campers to know themselves better and discover God’s love for them. 828-686-3885. www.rockmont.com.

Camp Strong4Life Camp Strong4Life is an exciting overnight camp where wellness meets zip-lining, rock climbing, cooking challenges, boating and fun!

Kids struggling with their weight receive the support they need to get healthier. In a real outdoor camp setting, children ages 9-15 learn healthy habits that inspire lifestyle changes and family involvement. Strong4Life.com/camp

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Camp Tekoa One week sessions (Sun.-Sat.) are packed full of high energy activities including boating, swimming, ziplines, the mud pit, slip n’ slide, s’mores and more! Staff will lead you in faith formation throughout the week as you see God move in your life.828-692-6516. Camptekoa.org, Hendersonville, NC

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Camp Thunderbird – YMCA Located just 4 hours from Atlanta, Camp Thunderbird has been providing summers of resident camping since 1936. One and two-week fun filled sessions are offered for kids ages 7-16. Activities include: water skiing, sailing, kayaking, zip line, climbing wall, horseback riding, sports, crafts and more. A 4:1 camper to staff ratio provides an excellent environment for safety and growth.

Call 800-732-3855 for more information.

Camp Widjiwagan – YMCA YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is located 20 minutes southeast of Nashville, Tenn. A year-round outdoor center, specializing in Day and Resident Camp programs. We offer a wide range of programs from Equestrian, to Themed camps such as Percy Jackson, Star Wars and Minecraft, as well as Leadership Teen Programs and off-site trips. www.campwidji.org.

Camp Woodmont Atop Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia. Boys & girls. Ages 6-14. Deepseeded traditions and close family atmosphere. High ropes, horseback, sports, dance, crafts, archery and more! ACA accredited! Open House May 17. 423-4726070. www.campwoodmont.com.

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Riverview Camp for Girls

Deer Run Camps & Retreats Builds character, confidence, relationships. Nondenominational Christcentered. Sessions: Preteen (grades 3-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12). Horseback riding, waterfront fun (swimming, zip line, waterslide, aqua park, kayaks), climbing tower, ropes courses, archery, paintball, cardboard boat regatta, water games. .

Daily age-appropriate small group Bible study. Challenging speaker and worship nightly. Camps.DeerRunRetreat.org or 888-794-2918.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont summer youth adventures create space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. 865-448-6709 www.gsmit.org/GA.html. iD Programming Academy and iD Game Design & Development Academy Held at Emory University 2-week, immersive, pre-college academies where ages 13-18 code apps, engineer robots, design video games, model 3D characters, mod with Minecraft, tour a studio, and create a portfolio. Also available in Atlanta: programs for ages 7-17 and all-girls.

1-888-709-TECH (8342) www.iDTech.com/GA.

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Overnight Camps

Valley View Ranch

Pepperland Music Camp Bands, private lessons and jamming, bonfires, swimming and open mic nights. All levels of musical experience welcome. Ages 8-16.

823-494-2353. pepperlandmusiccamp.org.

Riverview Camp for Girls Enjoy Extraordinary Experiences Everyday!

Only 2-hours from Atlanta located on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Ages 6-16. Both one and two-week sessions. Mother-Daughter Weekends. You’ll be amazed by all you can do!

Website has multiple ideos/photos/information: www.riverviewcamp.com. 800-882-0722.

Recognized as one of the South’s favorite Overnight Christian Camps for Girls.

Summer Camp Asperger’s, High-functioning ASD, LD, ADHD Co-ed Ages 6-22 • Variety of programs • Build confidence • Problem solve • Make friends • Gain responsibility 828-697-6313 64 Gap Creek Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 info@talismancamps.com www.talismancamps.com 18

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Talisman Programs Summer camp for youth with high-functioning autism, ADHD or LDs. Increase social competence, make friends, have fun! 2- and 3-week sessions, co-ed ages 6-22. Zirconia, NC. 885-588-8254. www.talismancamps.com.

University of Georgia Youth Programs Make this a summer to remember with the University of Georgia’s Summer Academy for ages 11-17. Experts in their field conduct exciting specialty camps, including digital film school, fashion design, aviation and more.

Details at UGAYouthPrograms.com.

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! A’top Lookout Mountain, for 50 girls, ages 8-17; 1 to 9 weeks, 600 acres, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting and Trails. CHA instructors teach beginner to advanced riders. Spend 4-6 hours daily with your OWN camp horse. The Jones family are third generation horse lovers, camp administrators and equine educators making girls dreams come true! www.valleyviewranch. com. 706-862-2231.

Camp Advisors The Jewish Federation’s Camp Assistance Programs The Federation provides unique opportunities that may allow you to save money when you send your child to Jewish overnight camp! Please check out our website for upcoming deadlines. www.atlantajewishcamp.org. 678-222-3730.

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Countdown to Overnight Camp You’ll have the best shot at registering your child at your top pick now rather than later. Believe it or not, some overnight camps are already full for their summer season. Here’s a month-by-month guide to preparing for the camp experience.

Mountain Rest, SC (864) 638-3728 • www.campchatuga.com

n Now: If you haven’t done so already,

it’s time to finalize your top picks for an overnight camp. Call each camp on the list and talk with the director and other references to see if the camp is a match for your child. n Four Months Ahead: Now that

you’ve selected a camp, be sure to send in all registration forms and fees on time. You should also receive an information packet with details on what your child can expect from the camp experience. Your child may have to complete a physical. If so, schedule it early and mark it off your to do list.

Come to CAMP CHATUGA for your best summer ever!

One, Two, Three and Four Week Sessions for Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16 To receive a $50 DISCOUNT off your 2015 registration, email us at sherry@campchatuga.com by April 1st and mention Atlanta Parent!

n Two-Three Months Ahead: Camp

time will be here before you know it! Spend these months preparing your child for camp. If you can, visit the camp during an open house so your child can meet the director and tour the facilities.

Now is the time to start making travel arrangements and stocking up on supplies.

Your camp should provide a list of clothes and toiletries your child will need during his session. n Just Weeks Away: Summer is here!

As your child starts his session, prepare yourself for his departure and start writing a few letters. www.atlantaparent.com

Atlanta Parent online is the go-to resource for finding that perfect

summer camp!

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

Abrakadoodle Art Bring out your child’s inner Picasso in week long art camps for ages 3 to 12. Offered throughout Atlanta, Smyrna, and Sandy Springs. knubel@abrakadoodle.com.

404-591-5701. www.abrakadoodle.com.

Alexa Café (All-Girls Tech Program) held at Georgia Tech At this unique all-girls program, ages 10-15 develop a passion for technology while collaborating in a chic environment emphasizing entrepreneurship, leadership, brand identity, and philanthropy. Held at Emory: co-ed programs for ages 7-17 and teens. 1-888-709-TECH (8342) www.iDTech. com/GA. Alliance Française d’Atlanta Parlez-vous français? Come learn French at the Alliance Française d’Atlanta. We offer French camps with a starting age of 7 for all levels. Visit www.afatl.com for pricing and dates, or call 404-875-1211.

The Alliance Theatre Spring Break & Summer Drama Day Camps The Alliance Theatre offers exciting camps in stage-acting, musical theatre, and improv for grades K -12. Two-week and one-week options available for summer and one-week for spring break (April 6-10). 404-733-4700. www.alliancetheatre.org/dramacamp.

Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Ages 2+, Half- and full-day dance summer camps. Buckhead, 404-303-1501; Powers Ferry, 678-213-5000. Centre.atlantaballet.com/ summer-programs.

Atlanta Girls’ School SMART Girls at Atlanta Girls’ School is a weeklong day camp in Science, Math, Art and Real Technology for girls entering grades 3-9. June 2-6 and June 9-13. Registration now open!

Visit www.atlantagirlsschool.org/.

Atlanta International School It may be summer, but Atlanta International School is still offering language camps in German, French, Chinese (K-8) with Spanish and ESL (K-12). New this year – Mod Design, Filmmaking Intensive, Drivers Ed, Science & Technology through Photography plus 6th grade Study Skills Boot Camp. Other programs include basketball, volleyball, Design Tech, Lego Robotics, theater, chess, Taekwondo, Racecars & Rockets, traditional & afternoon day camps. www.aischool.org/ summercamp.

Atlanta School of Gymnastics Summer and holiday gymnastics camps.

Games, arts and crafts, gymnastics, tumble track, swimming, basketball and more!

Full and half days available. 770-938-1212.

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Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Our 46 acres of woodlands, nature trails, creek, historic buildings, and animal exhibits create a unique camp setting. We offer Nature and Heritage Camps for children 4-14! 9770 Autry Mill Road, Johns Creek. 678-366-3511 http://autreymill.org/summercamp.htm.

Historic Barrington Hall’s “Kids Can Write” Camps Four week-long summer camps and a Sunday camp held six consecutive Sundays.

Instructed by award-winning author Mary Ann Rodman. 770-640-3855 for dates and pricing.

The Bedford School/Camp Squirrel Hollow Squirrel Hollow summer program for students, between ages 5-15, needing an academic boost! Students receive tutoring in reading, math, and written expression in small groups.

They participate in recreational activities, swimming and challenge courses.

Two 2-week sessions offered on Bedford’s campus. Information, contact Dr. Betsy Box at 770.774.8001 or visit www. thebedfordschool.org.

Big Thinkers Science Camp An interactive day camp where kids learn science in a fun and exciting way. Rockets, robots, reactions and more! 678-392-1500. www.Big-Thinkers.com.

British Academy of Performing Arts Dynamic dance & acting camps! Classes and week-long Themed Skill Camps, Master Dance Intensives, Ballet & Pointe, Shakespeare, Musicals, Acting, Hip-Hop. Ten percent Atlanta Parent Camp Guide Discount! BAPA, 2550 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. 770-578-8272. www.bapa.us.

Builder Bunch With locations throughout Atlanta, Builder Bunch is the ultimate camp for LEGO® Brick lovers. Each 1-week session takes your 6 -12 yr. old through guided LEGO® brick play.

Spanning from May 25th - Aug. 7th each session provides a new experience and opportunity to earn new badges. Call 1-855694-4327 or www.builderbunch.com .

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Camp All-American Voted best summer day camp by local publications, Camp All-American is the premier camp in North Atlanta for 4-14 year olds. Join us for our 27th summer and see for yourself why campers and parents alike rave about the Camp All-American experience!

678-405-2266.

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Camp ATL Camp ATL is an exciting summer camp preparing kids for the future while experiencing the best of Atlanta! Activities include an Atlanta Movie Tour, Lake Lanier STEM cruise, workshops, field trips and more! Call 1-877-580-1600. www.educationalexpress.com.

Camp Beech Grove at Center Congregational UCC Atlanta. K-3rd. One-week sessions. June/ July. Sacred stories, hands-on nature activities, crafts, music, yoga, play in forest sanctuary. beechgrove@central-ucc.org, 404-633-4505, www.central-ucc.org.

Camp Kingfisher at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Outdoor adventuring and learning abound!

Swimming, canoeing, hiking, animal encounters and more! 4 year olds – rising 9th grade; FREE extended care 8 a.m.

-6:15 p.m.; 770-992-2055 ext. 222 or www. chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher.

Camp Warrior King Summer fun activities including our annual treasure hunt and HUGE water balloon fight; Personal development, Summer Bridge and STEM. 678-408-2053. www.campwarriorking.com.

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta Start your summer adventure at the Museum’s unique and interactive summer camps: Discovery Science Camp and Adventure Camp for kids ages 4 - 9. Funfilled activities include science experiments, learning to cook, field trips and more.

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

Children’s Special Services, LLC June-August. Various ages. We are the only OT service in Georgia offering UStrademarked summer camps and programs for teaching handwriting, sensory-motor and social skills. Metro-Atlanta locations include Pace Academy, Christ the King Summer Programs, Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School, Goddard School – Crabapple. Sibling discounts.

(Peer/friend groups qualify.) Use summer for fun and to increase FUNCTION! Call 770-394-9791. www.childrens-services.com.

Groups fill early!

Circus Arts Social Summer (CASS) Campers learn tricks that include balance, coordination, and flexibility, as well as working teamwork. We work on the low trapeze, rope, juggling, tightwire walking and more. 2 week-long sessions: July 6-10, July 13-17. www.circusartsinstitute.com or 404-549-3000.

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Westminster Summer Program

Circus Camp 23 YEARS! June 8th - July 31st - Times and Fees vary per location. Designed to build Self Esteem of children thru the Magic of Circus Arts. Ages 5-teens. Trapeze, Silks, Juggling, Clowning, Magic, Unicycling, Improv, Miming and more. Children become “Circus Stars” with Circus Performance each Friday. $265$310/session. Multiple locations: Decatur, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Multiple YMCA’s throughout Atl. 404-370-0001. Register online at CircusCamp.org.

Club Scientific Atlanta Imagine a summer day camp offering 42 themed science and technology camps, where kids can explore Robotics, Veterinary Medicine, Special Effects, 3D Printing, Minecraft Adventures, Aerial Robotics, Beginning and Java Programming, Chemistry, Video Game Creation, and Paleontology. Club Scientific’s camps offer all of these experiences and more.

678-493-5651. www.clubscientificatlanta.com.

Cresco Montessori’s Camp Cresco Ages 5-12. May-July. Offering full and half day camps, one week sessions or all summer long. Camps include science, art, games and exciting field trips. Inquire about four free weeks of summer camp. Serving Buford, Marietta, Johns Creek, and Woodstock. www.crescomontessori.com.

Community Music Centers of Atlanta Listening to an iPod should not be a child’s only musical experience. CMC Atlanta is where students go to become musicians themselves.

Themed camps for grades K-5 (ages 5 and up); performance workshops, grades 6-12. Three locations: Decatur, Dunwoody and Little 5 Points.

Visit CMCAtlanta.com or call 404-614-0466.

DeKalb History Center Camps Improv Workshop: Comedy and History (Feb.16-20 and July 6-10), Frontier House 1850 (April 6-10) and Creative Writing Adventure (June 8-12 and June 29- July 2) ages 8-14. Creative learning and meaningful play with professional actors, historians, writers. 404-373-1088, ext 20. www.dekalbhistory.org.

Dunwoody Christian Academy Rockhouse Kidz presents “Xtreme Summer Camp” 20 Fantastic Field Trips. 1 to 10 child to staff ratio. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free extended care 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 5067 Chamblee Dunwoody Road., Dunwoody.

770-335-3050. www.DunwoodyCA.com.

Dunwoody Nature Center Come learn and play on the beautiful 22 acres of Dunwoody Park. Our summer camp features weekly, nature themed full-day and half-day programs for ages 3-13. 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. www.dunwoodynature.org.

Eclectic Music Create your own custom schedule of music camps and workshops for ages three to 12. Piano, guitar and more! www. eclecticmusicatlanta.com.

Emory University Total Tennis Camp With Coach Amy Bryant Emory Total Tennis Camp with Coach Amy Bryant. A Tennis Specialty Camp... plus Swimming! Full and Half-Day Camp Sessions for girls and boys ages 5 and older. I: June 1-5, II: June 8-12, III: June 15-19. Home of the Candy Can! www.bryantcamps.com.

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Day Camps Engineering For Kids of Metro Atlanta STEM education for young Engineers ages 4-14 in a fun and challenging way with hands-on theme-based camps.

Create your own video game! Engineer your way off an island! Build rockets, roller coasters, and robots! 770-6485437. www.engineeringforkids.com/ metroatlanta.

Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech – Musical Theatre, Drama and Playwright Camps Two-week Musical Theatre Camp Session: June 1-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-14, $475 and sibling rate of $375. Three-week Drama Camp Session: June 15-July 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 8-14, $675 and sibling rate of $575; Students study acting, lighting and sound, singing, dance with final performances included. Playwriting Camp: June 1-12, Ages 8-14, $400 and sibling rate of $300. 349 Ferst Dr., Atlanta. 404-894- 2787, email dramacamp@ferstcenter.org or visit www.ferstcenter.org/dramacamp.

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Georgia Aquarium Camp H2O Spring Camp: April 6-10. Summer Camp: Every week from June 8 until July 31. Animal encounters, behind the scenes experiences, opportunities to meet the biologists and explore our newest gallery, Aquanaut Adventure: A Discovery Zone! 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. www. georgiaaquarium.org.

Georgia Tech College of Computing Join us for summer 2015 as we are exposing young minds to the creative side of computing. Themes such as Moving Wall Art, MindCraft, Smart Jewelry, Q-Bot Remote Controlled, Dancing Bots and more. 404-385-1395. www.gtcomputingoutreach.org.

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Spartan Summer Camps at Greater Atlanta Christian School Ages 3-18, June 1-July 31, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Before/ After Extended Care available. Summer Day Camp, Art, Science, Sports, Dance, Drama, Technology/ Film Making, Cheerleading, Diving, Swimming, Sports Performance, Nike Basketball. 1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross, GA 30093. 770-243-2275 www.greateratlantachristian.org; summercamp@ greateratlantachristian.org.

The Green Room A music video day-camp where young people produce their own innovative music videos alongside professional musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers over 5 days. Hosted by re:imagine/ ATL at Georgia Tech School of Music and MASS Collective. www.thegreenroomatl.org.

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Ages 3-17. June -August. Full and partial day camps, one-week sessions. Camps feature art, swimming, dance, games, outdoor exploration, and many other fun activities to keep your summer exciting! Locations throughout Gwinnett County.

770-822-8840. www. gwinnettparks.com.

Art Experiences for kids and adults Come play, explore and create at the ZONE. Exciting themes each week.

Take advantage of stimulating daily activities— holistic art programs, art projects, reading & writing, videos, acting, holistic learning and art— sure to engage any child. (All supplies included)

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Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Ages: 2-13. June-Aug. Looking for a unique summer camp experience? The Environmental and Heritage Center has a wide variety of camp offerings sure to please every interest and designed to help your child discover new passions! 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30517. 770-9043500. www.gwinnettEHC.org.

High Meadows Camp A relaxed and caring atmosphere set on 40 acres of farm and woodland in Roswell, High Meadows Camp offers children ages 4 -13 opportunities for self-discovery through ageappropriate activities directed at personal improvement, environmental awareness, and non-competitive achievement. Exemplary staff members lead activities such as archery, animal encounters, woodworking, canoeing, crafts, swimming, drama, nature, and sports. Since 1973, we have provided outstanding traditional outdoor experiences enriching lives in a caring, nurturing, childcentered setting. 770-993-2940. www.highmeadowscamp.org High Tech High Touch SCIENCE CAMP by degreed professionals, Roswell, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Vinnings, Dunwoody. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rising 1st- 6th. www.sciencemadefunatl.org.

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Summer Connection Ages 3-18. June-August. Weekly programs.

Full and half day. Academics, athletics, fine arts camps and programs designed simply for fun, exercise and camaraderie. 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NW, Atlanta. 404-303-2150, ext. 848. www.hies.org/summerconnection.

Holy Spirit Prep Summer Camps Summer camps for all students age 6 months-12th grade in a more personalized environment: athletics, arts, academics,

adventure, and STEM! More info and complete list of offerings at www.holyspiritprep.org/ summer, or call 678-904-2811. iD Tech Camps Held at Emory University Code, game, create! Led by hip, tech-savvy instructors, ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and more. Also available in Atlanta: programs for teens and allgirls. 1-888-709-TECH (8342). www.iDTech.com/ GA.

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Day Camps Modeling Camp Modeling Camp allows girls ages 11-17 to explore the exciting world of modeling and fashion! Discover the model in you!

888-757-5575 www.modelingcamp.com.

Junior TreeKeepers Summer Camp The new Trees Atlanta TreeHouse shares the love of trees with the next generation via interactive activities and field trips. www.treesatlanta.org.

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

Children enjoy computer programs, crafts, sports, themed activities, field trips and more! www.kidsrkidsatlanta.com.

Main Street School of the Arts Art, Music, Photography, Drama, Puppetry, Creative Writing and more! Mix and match each half-day option to get unlimited creative camp combinations all Summer long!

Full-Day/Week $250 - Half-Day/Week $125.

2323 Main Street, Tucker GA. 770-938-7880. www.MainStreetSchoolOfArt.com.

McGinnis Woods Country Day School’s “Summer Spectacular” Ages 4-12. Weekly themes. May 26-August 7.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. (extended hours available). Art, music, computers, field trips, water games and fun! $225/week. 5380 Faircroft Drive, Alpharetta.

770-664-7764. www.mcginniswoods.org.

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Mill Springs Academy Mark Trail Camp Activity-based sessions serving ages 6-18.

Choice of afternoon or full day activities. Also offer individual sports camps. For information please contact Will Turner: 770-360-1336.

Alpharetta.

MJCCA Summer Day Camps Design your own amazing summer at MJCCA Day Camps. Choose from over 100 camp options, including traditional, specialty, sports, performing arts, teen, and more.

NEW this year: Performing Arts Camps at Emory and Gesher Hebrew Immersion Camp. No membership required; discounts for members; multiple-week discounts; free bus transportation (restrictions apply). Visit atlantajcc.org/camps or call 678-812-4004.

Mount Paran Christian School Summer Camps Ages 3-18. June-July. Weekly programs.

Full and half day. Options in academics, fine and performing arts, athletics, and faith and fun camps are available to all children in the community. Preschool camps are now available to MPCS students.1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw. 770-578-0182 ext.

3721. www.mtparanschool.com/summer1.

North Cobb Christian School Summer Camps For ages 3-18. One week sessions (full and half day options available) offered May 26-July 31, including camps for elementary, middle and high school students. Day, sports, music, arts, and academic camps.

Before and after care also available.

770-975-0252. www.ncchristian.org/camps.

Photo Boss Academy Campers will explore and capture elements of design. The week will conclude with a photography exhibit displaying your child’s creations. www.photobossacademy.com.

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Porter Academy Summer Camp An Academic Camp for students with learning differences. Five one-week sessions June 15- July 17. 200 Cox Road, Roswell.

Phone: 770-594-1313.

Premier Fencing Alliance Beginner Summer Camps Located in Marietta, Premier Fencing Alliance offers your child a chance to learn Fencing in a safe and friendly environment.

5 beginner camps May-July for children 6-18.

Early drop-off and late pickup available.

Weekly and daily rates. Gear provided.

404-537-2142. www.learntofencega.com.

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Robotic Explorers Camp A different set of amazing machines and robots are featured each week of Robotic Explorers’ summer camp series for children 6 to 12 years old. Learning adventures in the lab are teamed with a different field trip each day to create the ultimate summer experience. Roswell. 770-772-6622. www.RoboticExplorers.com.

St. Martin’s Summer Camp Fun for children from rising Pre-K through 8th grade. Session 1: June 1-June 26 & Session 2: July 6-July 31. Sessions include sports, robotics, computer skills, the arts and much more. 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. 404-228-0760. www.stmartinschool.org.

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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, weekly themes, field trips, water activities and surprises!

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

5380 Faircroft Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005

770-664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org

The Sunshine House The Sunshine House’s 2015 Summer Challenge Camp – How Far Will You Go? Ages 5-12. May-Aug. Full and half day programs. 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; times vary by location. Fun, friends and field trips each week. From $50-180/week. Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Whitfield Counties. www.sunshinehouse.com/ summerchallenge.

Swift School Summer Explorations Summer is a time for all learners to be involved in new opportunities while participating in academic experiences integrated with challenging, interest provoking activities. Students can explore the wonderful world of reading, writing and fun offered at Swift School from July 6th – July 24th. It’s a great time to Reach for the Stars! Visit us at www.swiftschool.com 678-205-4988.

Tabula Rasa – The Language Academy Total Immersion French and Spanish Summer Camps. Babies-10 years old.

Morning and Afternoon Camps available, as well as after care. Camps held at two convenient locations in Atlanta and Lawrenceville. June 1st-July 24th. See more details at trlanguages.com, or call 404-409-0827 for Atlanta or Lawrenceville at 678-985-8080.

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Since 1981 Squirrel Hollow Camp, located on the beautiful 45-acre campus of The Bedford School in Fairburn, GA., serves children with academic needs, ADD, or learning differences. ► Squirrel Hollow accepts students aged 5-15 ► There is a 4:1 student/staff ratio ► Academics: Reading, Math and Writing Skills ► Afternoon Recreational Program

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

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Day Camps Top Notch Training Center Weekly half and full-day camps feature plenty of Gymnastics fun plus different themed crafts and games each week. Ages 3-13. 3145 Northwoods Pkwy, Suite 100, Norcross.

404-803-1218. www.topnotchtrainingcenter.org.

The Walker School Summer Programs Opportunities abound for sports, field trips, academic enrichment, technology and the arts through The Walker School’s Summer Programs. Ages 4-18. One Week Sessions.

June 1-July 24. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To see a complete listing of camps, workshops, and academic courses offered through Walker Summer Programs, visit thewalkerschool.org today!

Westminster Summer Programs at The Westminster Schools Ages 4-18, June 1-July 10, 9-4 p.m. Before/ After Care available. Summer Day Camp, Arts & Science, Sports, Wildcats, Theatre, Robotics, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Cooking, Music Technology, Girls Math, Karate, Youth Digital Mod and Apps Design, Leadership in Training and Sports Intensive Camps. 1424 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30327 www.westminster.net/summer. 404-367-7868.

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Woodward Academy Join aspiring scholars, artists, athletes, explorers and performers this summer!

Woodward Academy offers a variety of camps on two campuses, May 26- July 24. For more information please call 404-765-4400 or visit www.woodward.edu/camps.

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Marietta/Roswell: 770-992-8031 3001 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30062

Johns Creek/Suwanee: 678-381-0020 4040 Johns Creek Pkwy.

Suwanee, GA 30024

Buford: 678-765-3028 1980 Buford Hwy. Buford, GA 30518

Woodstock: 770-751-1736 9880 Hickory Flat Hwy. Woodstock, GA 30188

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Zone of Light Studio A holistic art camp where weekly camps focus on a variety of themes to integrate art, learning, creativity, and more. 678-948-8059 www.zoneoflightstudio.com.

Zoo Atlanta Safari Day Camps Give your children an experience they will never forget – a wild adventure packed with hands-on learning and up-close experiences with over 1,500 animals. Each Camp features a different educational theme for campers ages kindergarten through fifth grade. 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. Visit zooatlanta.org to register or to learn more.

Summer Programs Dynamo Swim School Celebrating more than 50 years of Excellence in competitive swimming and aquatic programs. Learn to Swim programs for ages 4 months to adult available at 5 Metro Atlanta area locations including: Alpharetta, Buckhead, Chamblee, Decatur and Dunwoody. Call 770-772-6789 ext. 12 or visit www.dynamoswimschool.com. c

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High Meadows Camp offers an authentic, traditional outdoor program on more than 40 acres of farm, woodland, and unique facilities. Come join us.

June 1 – 19, June 22 – July 10 (no camp July 3), and July 13 – 31

770.993-2940

Spotlight on Summer Camps The Bedford School/Squirrel Hollow Camp

Camp Juliette Low

quirrel Hollow Camp is a 2-4 week summer program, (Session 1: June 15-26; Session 2: June 29-July 10) 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.

amp Juliette Low (CJL) is an independent, non-profit summer camp for girls ages 7-17, located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia. CJL campers live in platform tents and enjoy traditional camp activities that emphasize outdoor living skills and recreation, including canoeing, sailing, archery, ropes course, backpacking, fire-building, and horseback riding. CJL provides exciting, outdoor experiences that foster self-confidence, promote teamwork, and develop leadership skills. Through work and play, campers learn to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors, gain responsibility for self and for others, and make life-long friendships. CJL was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1922 and is on the National Register of Historic Places; however, CJL has operated independently from the Girls Scouts since the 1930s. Camp Juliette Low has it all—outdoor adventure, time-honored traditions, and rustic beauty. But most of all, CJL has great people: caring, experienced staff members who return year after year, and friendly, down-to-earth campers who love to learn and have fun. CJL is ACA accredited and offers one-week and two-week sessions from June 7 through August 1, 2015. www.CJL.org

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Camp Kingfisher

Camp Rockmont for Boys

Chattahoochee Nature Center tradition since 1993, Camp Kingfisher has provided an unforgettable camp experience to thousands of children and young adults. We want all campers to have FUN outdoors, discover their connection to nature, and build strong character along the way.

Outdoor adventuring and learning abounds on CNC’s 127 incredible acres. We hike, swim, see wildlife, canoe, investigate, craft, and more. Activities and science themes encourage personal growth, teamwork, and environmental stewardship in campers. Staff at Camp Kingfisher are passionate about childcare, the outdoors, and camp’s mission.

Our NEW Owlet camp is the perfect ½ day experience for 4 year olds. GROW campers entering 4th through 7th grade harvest veggies and care for chickens. Travel Program campers entering 8th and 9th choose “Made for the Mountains” or “Riverbank Adventures” treks.

Register today to reserve your child’s summer 2014 session! Call (770) 992-2055 ext. 222 or visit http://www. chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher/ 4 Years Old – Rising 9th grade; 1 & 2 week sessions available; May 26 - August 7; FREE extended care available 8am – 9am & 4pm–6:15pm

ocated on 580 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Camp Rockmont is an interdenominational Christian summer camp for boys ages 6-16. Camp Rockmont’s focus is male development in an intentional Christian community. Activities include camping, hiking, kayaking, blacksmithing, homesteading, canoeing, crafts, guitar, Bible study, and more! Campers live in a cabin of 8-12 boys their age, select 4 skills to learn and develop, and participate in large-group activities with their age group. Rockmont seeks to foster a better understanding and respect for self and others through group living and shared experiences; an appreciation and concern for the environment; greater self-reliance, self-respect, selfconfidence, and self-esteem; stronger Christian values; and a greater understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Established in 1956, Camp Rockmont offers a big dose of nature-based challenge, inspiration, and rejuvenation.

Residential Boys’ Camp: www.rockmont.com Co-ed Day Camp: www.rockmont.com/day-camp

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top cool, breezy Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia is an ACA accredited camp where your child will feel secure, welcome, and reassured.

The limited enrollment, warm Christian atmosphere, caring counselors, and convenient camp lay-out give your camper a feeling of acceptance, belonging and appreciation.

The Bennett family gets to know each and every camper on a close personal basis; their two generations of family management and over 60 years combined experience makes for a highly supervised program and an intimate, meaningful experience for campers. “The Camp Woodmont program strives to provide a family-type atmosphere within the camp group where each child feels a sense of belonging as a valued member of our camp’s community”, says director Alyson Gondek, “most parents want their child to learn self-reliance, responsibility, independence, and how to get along with others in a close-knit group; our program is designed to provide children with those type of learning experiences.”

The 2015 season offers one and two-week sessions for boys and girls ages 6-14 starting May 31st. Call 706-398-0833 or visit www.campwoodmont.com for dates, rates, pictures and more information. Come to the Open House Sunday, May 17th, 2-5 pm to tour the facilities and meet the staff.

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, Aspergers Syndrome, PDD 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 & coordination; Focus and attention; Teamwork and Social Skill adevelopment (CAT group).

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

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ith facilities in Decatur, Dunwoody, and Little 5 Points, CMC Atlanta offers one and two week camps for grades K-5 (ages 5 and up) that emphasize the development of authentic musical skills. Through project-based learning and music immersion experiences, CMC Atlanta camps focus on particular kinds of musical experiences to ensure the camper’s genuine interests will be met. Summer 2015 themes: Rock Camp, Musical Theater Workshop, a Dr. Seuss Music Video Camp, Boot Camp, Country Camp, and more.

Full day 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; half days available. And yes, beginners are welcome.

For older students, grades 6-8 and 9-12, CMC Atlanta offers Summer Performance Workshops. The most popular event for students in this category has been the CMC Atlanta Summer Student Showcase at Variety Playhouse in Little 5 Points, one of Atlanta’s best music halls. For many students, the chance to step onto a stage with a great sound system, lights, and cheering fans is a dream come true.

For info or to enroll, visit CMCAtlanta.com or call (404) 614-0466.

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vernight Camps: A well-planned, outdoor camp experience that is long remembered and builds camper character, confidence and relationships in a nondenominational Christ-centered environment. Deer Run has a reputation for mature, well-trained counselors. Numerous recreation options include horseback riding, waterfront fun (swimming, zip line, waterslide, aqua park, kayaks), climbing tower, low and high ropes courses, archery, BB guns, paintball, cardboard boat regatta, wild water games, and skits. Each day includes age-appropriate small group Bible study plus a dynamic, challenging speaker and a time of worship.

One-week sessions for preteen (grades 3-5) and high schoolers (grades 9-12). One- and two-weeks for middle schoolers (grades 6-8). Supervised shuttle to and from Nashville Intl Airport is available plus discounts and payment plan.

Family Camps: A 3-night multi-generational camp experience for ages 5 and up with meaningful family time and fun activities designed to strengthen your relationships.

Accommodations are at The Lodge at Deer Run. Open houses from 2-4 p.m. (CST) on March 8, April 12, and May 3 give you an opportunity to tour the facilities and meet the camp directors and some of the summer staff.

Information and registration: Camps.DeerRunRetreat.org or call 888-794-2918. Located near historic Franklin, Tenn.

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Spotlight on Summer Camps Dunwoody Nature Center

Camp ATL

t the Dunwoody Nature Center, we feature 22 acres and four distinct habitats that allow our campers to explore nature in a structured environment. By combining play and learning, children are able to grow and develop at their own pace and better understand how they are a part of the larger world. Our renovated and expanded camp spaces received rave reviews in 2014 and now include our main education building, porch, cabin, Native American Teepee, and Fox’s Den. Year after year, our camps achieve 100% satisfaction ratings and 98% of last year’s families plan to return again this summer. Most of our new campers each summer come as referrals from other campers!

Join us this summer on the beautiful grounds of Dunwoody Park and enjoy our expanded and updated camp facilities, take a tour of our authentic Native American teepee, and explore every camper’s favorite – Wildcat Creek.

Full day camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th graders group similarly aged friends and ensure a small camper to counselor ratio while our half-day mini-camps are just the perfect amount of adventure for 3 and 4 year olds. Early morning drop off is available for all of our camps and we offer extended stay in the afternoons for our full day campers who want even more fun. Learn more about our different weekly themes and register online at www.dunwoodynature.org

ducational Express proudly presents Camp ATL 2015 – a fresh take on summer camp for students! Camp ATL is a two-week career readiness summer program designed especially for rising 6th – 9th grade students.

Two-week sessions are offered from June 1 through July 24, 2015.

A program for the traveling kid, each 2-week session of Camp ATL features daily experiential learning field trips including activities with STEM, Arts, and Media themes to name a few. Excursions will highlight varied career fields and higher learning opportunities as students interact with industry leaders and professionals across the City of Atlanta. Group projects at Georgia Tech and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, college tours, college prep lunch-n-learn workshops and old-fashioned summer outdoor fun are sure to empower students and create lasting memories.

Register to reserve your child’s spot! Call 1-877-5801600 or visit us at www.educationalexpress.com for more information!

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mory Total Tennis Camps with Coach Amy Bryant is a tennis specialty day camp for boys and girls ages 5 and up.

Camp is offered the first 3 weeks of June at Emory University with options beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 6:00 pm.

Camp is for all ages and levels and features a low camper to counselor ratio to keep kids engaged! For ages 8 and under, the curriculum uses the USTA quickstart recommended teaching style which is loads of fun! Older and more advanced campers also improve with our college style drills and games.

Full-day registrants swim at the end of each day and extended care campers are offered extra activities. Emory’s facilities boast indoor and outdoor courts, an Olympic sized pool, gymnasium and racquetball courts.

Coach Bryant is the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Emory University and has directed community summer camps for more than ten years. Her mission is to instill a lifelong passion for the game of tennis in each camper by creating a fun and safe learning environment. www.bryantcamps.com.

winnett County Parks & Recreation offers a multitude of adventures this summer for ages 4-13. Top-notch facilities, super staff, and low counselor to camper ratio provide safe, enriching environments. Day camps start at an affordable $125 per week.* Behind the Mask – Bring your super powers and your super costumes but remember; with great power comes great responsibility! We are all super heroes this week at Camp!

Destination Imagination – Explore the world! Visit a different country each day with cultural games and projects — all without the hassle of a passport and jet lag!

Boom Fizz Bang! – This is a week to mix and pour, to bubble and ooze, to trickle and drip, with the experiments we choose!

H2-Oh! – Water balloons, water slides, water games and races will keep us splashing around in this week of H2O fun!

Into the Wild – An interactive week of exploring all that nature has to offer! Find adventure in every corner with scavenger hunts, hikes, tracking down wildlife, and more!

Let the Games Begin! – Join us for a week of nonstop action as we challenge each other to be the best that we can be. Ready...Set...Go! Time Travelers – Come one, come all as we celebrate a different era in time each and every day! Enjoy this blast from the past!

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

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Spotlight on Summer Camps High Meadows Camp

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School

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 770.993.2940.

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ummer Connection programs at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School are open to everyone – not just Holy Innocents’ families.

Over the years, campers have come from over 75 schools around Metro Atlanta to play, explore, and learn in all sorts of fun and exciting ways.

Spread throughout the school’s 49-acre campus, Summer Connection offers weekly programs for children and teens from 3 years-old through 12th-grade. 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 lots of programs designed simply for fun, exercise, and camaraderie.

One of the most popular offerings at Holy Innocents’ 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 9th graders.

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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Holy Spirit Prep

iD Tech Camps, iD Tech Academies Alexa Café

ach summer, Holy Spirit Prep hosts summer camps for all Atlanta-area students, ages 6 months-12th grade. HSP avoids one-size-fits-all mega camps, which means camps can be tailored to your child’s interests. Want to work on your tennis serve or throwing a curve ball? They can definitely do that. At HSP’s camps, students can receive personal attention from instructors who are experts and professionals in their field and who love the kids they teach.

Scattered across the school’s two campuses in Buckhead and Sandy Springs, Holy Spirit Prep’s summer program includes camps for just about everyone: sports camps for training and just for fun, academic camps to improve skills and prepare students for their next school year, visual and performing arts camps, STEM camps that will teach your child how to build robots and how to code, even adventure camps that explore Atlanta. There’s something for every child at HSP. For more information about HSP’s summer camps, please contact Robert Villante, HSP’s Director of Summer Programs, at rvillante@holyspiritprep.org or 678.904.2811. More information is available online at www.holyspiritprep.org/summer.

D Tech is the leader in summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education for ages 7-18. Through innovative, hands-on courses, students discover and embrace their passions, develop tech skills, meet friends with similar interests, and gain a competitive advantage. With over 1 million STEM jobs projected to go unfulfilled in 2020, there’s never been a better time to learn about tech. There are 4 distinct weeklong, day and overnight experiences in Atlanta: 1. iD Tech Camps - Ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and more. Held at Emory, Stanford, Rice, and others.

2. iD Tech Academies - 2-week, pre-college, overnight programs where ages 13-18 create a cutting-edge portfolio, tour a working studio, and interact with industry pros. iD Programming Academy and iD Game Design & Development Academy are held at Emory, Princeton, and universities nationwide.

3. Alexa Café - A unique all-girls tech program where ages 10-15 develop a passion for technology and innovation – all in a stylish environment emphasizing leadership, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Courses: Design Technista, Electric Latte, and more. Held at Georgia Tech, Bryn Mawr, and others.

For more information, call 1-888-709-TECH (8342) or go online at www.iDTech.com/GA

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Spotlight on Summer Camps Robotic Explorers Summer Camp

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hildren engineer the craziest things in their engineering creation lab and Robotic Explorers in Roswell, Georgia wants to fuel more summer creative fun. The organization will offer seven weeks of summer camp this year with infinite opportunities for children to Explore, Discover, and Create.

Multi-week and single-week camp registrations are available for children 6 years old to 12 years old who are curious about how things work. The camp program will run from June 8 to July 24. Full-day and half-day programs are offered. Full-day campers enjoy the lunch of their choice from the organization’s catering partner, Jason’s Deli and an adventure-filled field trip each day. Multi-week and Multi-child discounts apply. Early drop-off and late-pick up service is available.

Amazing Machine campers aged 6 to 8 practice their design skills as they create elaborate LEGO models and machines for each week’s set of projects. Computer programming is powered by LEGO WeDo and its icon-based programming language allowing campers

to animate the models that they create. The world of science is explored in each week’s series of science labs and campers create something new to take home each day.

Mindstorms campers of all levels make up the 9 to 12 year old camper crowd. Mechanical design and computer programming are advanced to the next level with LEGO Technic building elements and the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics system. Each week of camp features a new robot and a new series of design projects for beginner and experienced young engineers. Real problems inspire original creations during this camp and give campers an opportunity to apply their math and science skills while meeting new friends.

Robotic Explorers is a non-profit organization.

Enriching programs are offered year-long for children 3 to 17 years-old including weekly classes, competitive teams, workshops and camps. Visit the website to learn more at www.RoboticExplorers.com or contact them at 770-772-6622.

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njoy awesome MJCCA Day Camp options for Summer 2015!

Summer is just around the corner, and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is pleased to offer online registration, beginning January 11, for summer day camp at the Zaban Park campus (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody), as well as new Performing Arts Camps at Emory (605 Asbury Circle, Atlanta).

Families can register for more than 100 new and innovative, as well as popular, returning day camps for children in grades pre-K through 10. Some new day camps include: Gesher Hebrew Immersion Program, American Ninja Warrior, Mini-Hawks, Adamah Adventures Experience, and dozens more! Campers will also continue to enjoy traditional day camp amenities that they have grown to love, including swimming, archery, ropes course, lake activities, and more.

Summer 2015 benefits/savings for MJCCA camp families include: a multi-week discount of $25/week when signing a child up for 6+ weeks; FREE bus transportation ($60/week value) from several convenient locations throughout Metro Atlanta; beforeand after-camp care from 7:30am to 6:00pm; and updates to our outdoor pools and locker rooms. To register, visit atlantajcc.org/ camps or call 678.812.4004.

hile summer vacation carries happy memories of family, friends, and the great outdoors, it also has a downside. Many students suffer significant academic loss over the summer, and this loss seems to be exaggerated for children with learning differences. Porter Academy’s goal is to help children maintain academic levels within a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Each of the five weeks has a different theme: Willy Wonka Week, US RV Trip, Birthday Celebration, Superheroes, and Beach Party. Academics are interwoven into fun activities throughout each day as well as directly taught in small groups. This balance of fun and academics allows campers to relax and enjoy their summer while having academic skills reinforced.

Campers participate in PE, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, games, arts & crafts, and hands-on-learning activities as well as in-house fieldtrips including the Art Barn and Nana Nature. Porter Academy creates a fun and fulfilling summer program that keeps students engaged and learning throughout the summer, thereby linking their academic success from year to year.

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

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Spotlight on Summer Camps Riverview Camp

The Walker School Summer Programs

top breathtaking Lookout Mountain, only 2 hours from Atlanta, find a paradise of fun, friends and adventure for girls ages 6 to 16.

With over 15 activity choices and recreational opportunities, campers and parents alike will be pleased with the choices and quality of the programs. Enjoy Riverview’s exceptional riding program for no additional fees, directed by equestrians experienced Riding Staff. There is something for everyone including: swimming, heated pool, ropes course, tennis, canoeing, golf, archery, rifle range, sports, basketball, climbing tower, CIT program, Chorus, Drama, Flag Twirling, Voice and Music. Riverview offers both one and two-week sessions, or longer stays are available. Each cabin includes its own bathrooms and showers. The Staff of Riverview is comprised of many college-age counselors who have camped with Riverview and who understand the importance of nurturing and caring for each camper! Owners, Susan and Dr. Larry Hooks have been Camp Directors since 1983. Assistant Director Donna Bares has been on staff with the Hooks since 1987. The full-summer staff is certified in Red Cross First Aid and CPR, with two or more nurses and a physician on staff.

Riverview is a member of Christian Camping International & is accredited by American Camping Assoc. 1-800-882-0722 for a free DVD or visit www.riverviewcamp.com to view DVD’s on line!

pportunities abound for sports, field trips, academic enrichment, technology and the arts through The Walker School’s Summer Programs.

They offer a wide variety of exciting and innovative camps for rising Pre-K to 12th grade students.

This year’s summer camps and classes will be held June 1 through July 24 on their Marietta campus. Walker’s summer faculty is a team of professional teachers, coaches, and experts in their field who exude contagious intellectual energy and demonstrate an authentic interest in cultivating the individual strengths and interests of each camper.

The majority of camps are open to the community, and participants often include Walker students and their friends, as well as children from neighboring communities. Space is limited, so register early to secure your child’s camp selections.

Kathy Berry, Summer Programs Director, may be reached at kathy.berry@thewalkerschool.org. To see a complete listing of camps, workshops, and academic courses offered through Walker Summer Programs, visit thewalkerschool.org today!

The Walker School campus is located at 700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta, GA 30062.

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Full & Half-Day Camp Sessions in June for girls & boys ages 5-18:

Session I: June 1-5 Session II: June 8-12 Session III: June 15-19 All Camps at Emory University Home of the Candy Can!

404-727-6389

www.bryantcamps.com Sign up by March 15 to receive $25 off the price of one full-day session or $10 off the price of one half-day session.

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A Personal Development Camp and Good Ol’ Summer Fun

Porter Academy Summer Camp An Academic Camp in a relaxed, fun environment • June 15 – 19: Willy Wonka Week • June 22 – 26: US RV Trip

Enabling children with learning differences to succeed

• June 29 – July 2 (No Camp July 3): Birthday Celebration • July 6 – 10: Superheroes • July 13 – 17: Beach Party

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DAY CAMP MAY 26TH - JULY 31ST COED AGES 5 - 15 SUMMER BRIDGE / S.T.E.M. CLASSES SUPER COOL FIELD TRIPS & ACTIVITIES NOW ACCEPTING GA C.A.P.S. PROGRAM MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SUMMER LEARNING

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LEGO® Lovers

Summer Camp Atlanta’s premier camp for children who love to learn and play with LEGO® bricks.

With over 10 locations in Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs, Builder Bunch Camp is the ultimate place for LEGO® Brick lovers. Each oneweek session costs between $150 - $230 and takes your 6 -12 year old on a unique journey of learning and discovery through guided LEGO® brick play. Builder Bunch offers a variety of unique sessions from May 25th - August 7th . With each session providing a totally new experience and opportunity to earn a new badges our camps provide young builders an experience to build on.

Call 1.855.694.4327 or go to builderbunch.com The Builder Bunch program is not affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by LEGO® Education or the LEGO® Group.

Science Camp

by High Touch-High Tech Since 1994

HANDS ON EXPERIMENTS CONDUCTED

BY DEGREED PROFESSIONALS

FROM Electrical Circuits Discoveries, Robotics, Chemistry & Rockets TO Fossils, Bugs, Space & Gemstones ALSO: STEM Camp!

(Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) • Lawrenceville • Marietta • Cumming • Roswell • Vinings • Dunwoody 770-667-9443 | ScienceMadeFunAtl.org

Children’s Special Services, LLC Summer Camp Registrations now being accepted!

AGAIN this summer!!

Children’s Special Services, LLC is offering it’s award winning US Trademarked enrichment camps for handwriting, social /sensory motor development for children ages 3-13. ** Multiple sessions and locations are throughout the Greater Atlanta Area: Buckhead, Brookhaven, Midtown, Sandy Springs. Camps are designed to give 1-1 attention in a supportive group environment.

Our Camps are: Play YOUR WAY to Sensory Motor and Social: A program of guided play to help the young child ages 3-7 with fine and gross motor and sensory motor skills inclusive of but not limited to: ◆ Sensory Modulation ◆ Frustration tolerance ◆ Following directions ◆ Transitions ◆ Noise tolerance ◆ Tactile experiences

◆ Memory ◆ Sequencing ◆ Body self awarenss ◆ Drawing and Construction ◆ Sharing ◆ Group skills

Please call or email us for pricing information and other available programs, locations & details.

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WIN™ Program Write Incredibly NOW™ Handwriting organization and sensory awareness rolled into 12 moving and exciting hours of increased competency—US Trademarked Write Incredibly Now ™ Program uses creative play to increase motor fluency.

Both manuscript and cursive taught.

**All camps billed as therapy for possible reimbursement for out of network expenses.

Dates times and place: May 26-27-28-29

Play YOUR Way to Sensory Motor and Social Success

Place: Our Lady of Assumption School, Brookhaven Time: 9-11:30 Ages: 3-6 Cost: $29.50/hour June 8-9-10-11

Write Incredibly Now ™ WIN™ Handwriting Program

Place: Christ the King Church, Buckhead Time: 9-12 Ages: 4-13 (children will be grouped by skill level early-writers— manuscript through cursive) Cost: $46/hour On-going individual treatment and evaluations – call for an appointment.

“Building on a tradition of quality and caring” June 15-16-17-18-19

Write Incredibly Now ™ WIN™ Handwriting Program

Place: Midtown International School, Midtown Time: 3-5 PM Ages: 4-13 Cost: $46/hour June 22-23-24-25

Write Incredibly Now ™ WIN™ Handwriting Program

Place: Pace Academy, Buckhead Time: 9-12 Ages: 4-13 Cost: $46/hour July 13-14-15-16

Write Incredibly Now ™ WIN™ Handwriting Program

Place: The Clinic at Children’s Special Services Time: 9-12 Ages: 4-13 Cost: $46/hour

Call 770-394-9791 or visit www.childrens-services.com info@childrens-services.com to register

Susan N. Schriber Orloff, OTR/L, FAOTA Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed CEO/Executive Director

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GYMNASTICS CAMPS Weekly themed crafts & games

3145 Northwoods Pkwy, Suite 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071

(404) 803-1218

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Camp Beech Grove

K-3rd Grade 1 week sessions 9-4pm, June/July Nature play, Sacred Stories, Arts & Crafts, Music.

Habitat learning at Central UCC Nature Preserve: a sanctuary for people, native plants and pollinators.

Central Congregational UCC 2676 Clairmont Rd., Atlanta 404-633-4505 beechgrove@central-ucc.org

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Choose your days or weeks you would like to attend!

Camp runs daily from 9 am to 4 pm NO ADDITIONAL FEE for extended hours.

Summer Camp 2015 Swimming • Basketball • Arts & Crafts • and more!

For boys and girls ages 4-12 Daily Rates Available for Full Day and Half Day Camp Sibling Discounts available for weekly and daily rates GIVE US A CALL AND REGISTER TODAY.

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Kids Can Write Camps Summer and Fall

at Historic Barrington Hall in Roswell

10 am to 4 pm Basic

June 22 - 26 • July 6 - 10

Advanced

July 13 - 17 • July 20 - 24

Sunday Camp Series: October 4 - November 8 1 pm to 5 pm $250 per child, per camp

Mary Ann Rodman, children’s writing instructor and award winning author (First Grade Stinks, Yankee Girl) teaches children how to tell stories clearly through guided exercises, creative thinking and local field trips.

Call 770.640.3855 to register!

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Advertiser Index Alliance Française French Summer Camps............. 49 Alliance Theatre Drama Camp................................ 44 Athens Y Camp for Boys/Camp Chattooga for Girls.... 15 Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Educators.............. 39 Atlanta Girls’ School SMART Girl Camp................... 46 Atlanta International School..................................... 46 Atlanta School of Gymnastics.................................. 49 Autrey Mill Nature Preserve..................................... 52 Barrington Hall Kids Can Write Camp...................... 51 The Bedford School/Squirrel Hollow Camp.............. 25 Big Thinkers Science Camp............. inside back cover British Academy of Performing Arts......................... 51 Builder Bunch Lego Camp....................................... 43 Camp Abrakadoodle............................................... 50

Deer Run Camps & Retreats..................................... 7 DeKalb History Center Camps................................. 50 Dunwoody Christian Academy................................. 39 Dunwoody Nature Center........................................ 48 Dynamo Swim Center............................................. 46 Eclectic Music ........................................................ 46 Emory University-Bryant Tennis Camps................... 38 Engineering For Kids of Metro Atlanta..................... 22 Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech................ 51 Georgia Aquarium Camp H2O................................. 37 Georgia Tech College of Computing........................ 40 Great Smoky Mountain Camp................................. 18 The Green Room..................................................... 52 Greater Atlanta Christian School Spartan Camp...... 33 Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation....................... 31 Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center............. 49 High Meadows Camp.............................................. 27 High Touch High Tech Science Camp...................... 44 Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Summer Connection.. 42 Holy Spirit Prep Summer Programs......................... 40 iD Tech Camps........................................................ 11 The Jewish Federation Camp Assistance Program....... 8 Kids ‘R’ Kids Atlanta American Road Trip................ 35 Main Street School of Art........................................ 45

Camp All-American................................................... 4

Marcus Jewish Community Center MJCCA Camps.................................................. back cover

Camp ATL............................................................... 47

McGinnis Woods Country Day School...................... 25

Camp Beech Grove at Central Congregational UCC.... 48

Mill Springs Academy’s Mark Trail Camp................ 48

Camp Cedar Cliff....................................................... 6

Modeling Camp....................................................... 42

Camp Chatuga........................................................ 19

Mount Paran Christian School Summer Camps....... 35

Camp Chehaw........................................................ 17

North Cobb Christian School Summer Camps......... 38

Camp Cosby - YMCA.............................................. 10

Pepperland Farm Music Camp................................ 18

Camp Fire Camp Toccoa......................................... 19

Photo Boss Academy.............................................. 39

Camp Greenville - YMCA........................................... 9

Porter Academy Summer Camp.............................. 42

Camp Juliette Low.................................................. 17

Premier Fencing Alliance ........................................ 33

Camp Kingfisher/Chattahoochee Nature Center...... 22

Riverview Camp for Girls........................................... 3

Camp Ocoee - YMCA................................................ 5

Robotics Explorers Camp................. inside front cover

Camp Rockmont For Boys....................................... 12

The Camp at St. Martin’s Episcopal School............. 47

Camp Strong 4 Life................................................. 29

Sunshine House...................................................... 31

Camp Tekoa.............................................................. 8

Swift School Summer Explorations.......................... 50

Camp Thunderbird - YMCA..................................... 10

Tabula Rasa Spanish & French Camps.................... 23

Camp Warrior King.................................................. 42

Talisman Programs.................................................. 18

Camp Widjiwagan - YMCA...................................... 14

Top Notch Training Center....................................... 47

Camp Woodmont...................................................... 8

Trees Atlanta........................................................... 42

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta........................... 37

UGA Youth Programs............................................... 12

Children’s Special Services..................................... 44

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp......................... 6

Circus Arts Summer Camp...................................... 47

The Walker School Summer Programs.................... 45

Circus Camp........................................................... 54

Westminster Schools Summer Programs................ 45

Club Scientific......................................................... 24

Woodward Academy............................................... 40

Community Music Centers...................................... 40

Zone of Light Studio................................................ 22

Cresco Montessori’s Camp Cresco......................... 26

Zoo Atlanta’s Safari Day Camps.............................. 26

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