The Art Place – Mountain View Summer Camps 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 770-509-2700 • www.theartplace.us
A facility of the Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department. Check website for camp offerings.
Blake Cooper Productions Summer Drama Camp Dodgen Middle School 1725 Bill Murdoch Road, Marietta 30062 www.bcprod.org
May 29-July 27 (no camp week of July 4). 9am-3pm. Cost: $190-$250/week. K-12th grade. Gain experience acting, singing and dancing, and focus on skills such as vocalizing, projecting, following directions, memorization, learning choreography and working as an ensemble. The camp ends with stage performances for parents and friends.
May 29-August 10 (half and full days). K K–7th grade. Cost/Member: $298/week. Cost/Non-Member: $380 week. Increase your child’s understanding of the natural world through safe and supervised environmental education programs and dynamic outdoor activities. Check website.
The Cook’s Warehouse Summer Camp 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 568, Marietta 30068 770-565-8005 • www.cookswarehouse.com
>International Flavors Camp. June 4-8. 10am-1pm. Ages: 6-9. Cost: $275
>Touring the US Camp. July 16-20. 10am-1pm. Ages: 6-9. Cost: $275
>Cooking with Color. June 18-22 and July 23-27. 10am-1:30pm. Ages: 10-17. Cost: $375
Curtain Call Youth Players Summer Drama Camps 2800 Canton Highway, Suite 600, Marietta, GA 30066 678-354-0922 • www.ccyp.org
>Shannonigans Playhouse for rising K-2nd grades. 101 Dalmatians: June 4-8. 9am-12pm and/or 12:30-3pm. Cost: $99.
>Elementary Playhouse for rising 3rd-5th graders. Mason Makes a Stand: June 25-29. 9am-3 pm. Cost: $199
Peggy the Pint Sized Pirate: July 9-13. 9am-3 pm. Cost: $199. The Court of King Arithmetic: July 16-20. 9am-3 pm. Cost: $199.
>Middle School Playhouse for rising 6th-8th graders.
Romeo and Juliet at the Williamsburg Theatre: June 11-15. 9am-3 pm. Cost: $199.
Way, Way Off Broadway: June 18-22. 9am-3 pm. Cost: $199
>High School Master Classes for rising 9th- graduating seniors. July 2-6. 9am-3 pm. Cost: $50/session or $175/all four. Experienced instructors will cover: playwriting, improvisation, stage combat and acting for film. Children will experience adventures in acting, dancing, singing and teamwork, creating a final performance for family and friends. Campers will be performing a short play, at the end of each camp, so that they may display their talents.
Weekly overnight camps begin in June and run through July. Age-Graded camps, preteen, middle & high school. Grades 3-12. Over 100 wooded acres for horseback riding, lake activities, archery, hiking, climbing and more.
Weekly camps start June 4-July 27. Cost: $125/week. Ages: 8-17. Call for times.
Dunwoody Fencing Club Summer Camp
Pope High School
3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 770-551-9362• www.dunwoodyfencingclub.com or www.popefencing.org
July 23-27. 9am-3pm. Grades: 5th-12th. Cost: $180. No experience is necessary and equipment will be provided for new fencers. Experienced fencers are also welcome. For more information email: dunwoodyfencingclub@comcast.net.
East Cobb Stables
1649 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 678-560-9154 • www.eastcobbstables.com
Weekly co-ed horse camp. May 29-August 3. 1-5pm, Monday-Friday, with a horse show on Friday. Cost: $300/ week. After camp care available.
June 25-July 27. Ages 4-11. Cost: $110-$180. The Recreation Ministry offers a variety of summer camps including sports, cheerleading and ballet. Call/visit website for details.
Fuller’s Recreation Center 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta 30067 770-509-2737
June 4-August 10. No camp week of July 4. 7:30am-5:30pm. Kids Camp (rising 1st-7th grade) is a general recreation camp that includes sports, games, arts and crafts, and many more fun activities. Teen Camp (ages 12-15) is designed for teenagers to have a fun and exciting summer with sports, special projects, acting in leadership roles, and interacting with other county teen camps. Cost: $100/week/resident; $125/week/non-resident. Registration available online at www.prca.cobbcountyga.gov/ez-reg.htm
Georgia Ballet Summer Dance Camps
Georgia Ballet
1255 Field Parkway, Marietta 30066 770-528-0881 • www.georgiaballet.org
June 4-July 20. Various dates and hours. Ages 4+. Call/visit website for details.
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Summer Camp
Various Locations: Camp Pine Acres, Acworth, and Camp Timber Ridge, Mableton 770-702-9136 • www.girlscoutsummer.com
Weekly camps June 4-July 27. Ages: 1-8. 7am-6pm. Cost: $175.
1205 Johnson Ferry Road , Ste. 135, Marietta 30068 770-578-6170 • www.mathnasium.com/eastcobb Weekly camps running June through August. 4 years-8th grade. Call for more information.
May 29-August 10. 9am-4pm. Ages: PreK-17. Weekly traditional, sports, specialty, teen, and preschool camps. Cost: $335. Visit website for day camp options.
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Mount Paran North Summer Sports Camp 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta 30062 678-285-3248 • www.mpnsports.com May 29-July 27. 8am-6pm. Ages 6-12. Cost: $100/week + $50 activity fee. Sports, games, swimming, hiking, skating, and much more! Weekly sessions.
Mt. Zion Hoops2Heaven Basketball Dreams Summer Camp 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-1465, ext. 250 • www.mtzionumc.org Advanced Skills Camp. June 11-14. 9:30am-12:30pm. Ages: 10-14. Cost: $70. Basic Skills Camp. June 25-28. 9:30am-12:30pm. Ages: 6-9. Cost: $70.
Our Pal’s Place - Camp O.P.P. 4508 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 678-361-7623 • camps@ourpalsplace.org Weekly camps. May 29-August 10. 9am-4pm. Grades 4-12. Cost: $200-$235/week. (Camp fees go to help homeless animals.) Give your kids the opportunity to learn about and interact with dogs, cats and horses. Visit website for programs/schedules.
Pope High School Boys Basketball Camp 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 770-578-7920 • patrick.abney@cobbk12.org
June 11-14, June 25-26, July 23-26. 9am-4pm. Ages: 8-15. Cost: $165
Pope High School Girls Basketball Camp 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 678-977-3988 • courtney.harris@cobbk12.org
June 18-21. 9am-3:30pm. Ages: 7-15. Cost: $165
Pope High School - Greyhounds Summer Youth Soccer Camp 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 Richard.groeneveld@cobbk12.org • www.popesoccer.org
June 20-24. 9am-12pm: Grades K-5. 6-8:30pm: Grades 6-9. Cost: $100.
Pope High School - Girls Basketball Skills Camp 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta 30062 Courtney.harris@cobbk12.org
June 20-23. 9am-3:30pm. Ages 7-15. Cost: $165.
Primrose School of Sprayberry Explorers Summer Camp 2531 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-578-4832 • www.primrosesprayberry.com
May 29-August 10. 6:30am-6:30pm. Ages 5-12. $204. Make new friends, learn something new and explore the world. Call/check website for details.
May 28-August 10. Ages 3-17. 9-10am or 9am-12noon. Cost: $80-$155.
Beginners will learn basic strokes and strategies; advanced players will participate in advanced drills, conditioning and competition.
Walton High School – Girls Cheerleading Camp
1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 770-541-1228 • www.waltoncheerleading.com
June 5-7. 9am-4pm. Grades: 4th-9th. Cost: $65.
Walton High School – Sports Camp
1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • rocky.hidalgo@cobbk12.org
June 4-7. 9am-12noon. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $85. A variety of competitive games that emphasize the development of athletic skills and are designed to increase a child’s understanding of the value of teamwork and cooperation.
Walton High School – Fundamental Football Camp 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • rocky.hidalgo@cobbk12.org
June 25-27. 9am-12noon. Ages 7-14. Cost: $100. Instruction on the basics of football, teamwork and cooperation through competitive individual and group drills.
Walton Raiders Tennis Camp for Kids 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 770-541-1228 • www.waltontennis.com
June 11-13 or June 18-20 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). 10am-12:00pm at Walton High School tennis courts. Ages: 4-12. Cost: $75, includes t-shirt for the campers. This event will provide a fun opportunity for children to learn about playing tennis from the Walton tennis players.
>July 23-27. 9am-2pm. Grades: Elementary & Middle School. Cost: $175. For all elementary school students as well as middle school students who are new to the sport or have limited playing experience. This is a fun and instructive camp that builds strong fundamentals while instilling a love and respect for the game.
>July 23-27. 9am-2pm. Elite Middle School. Cost: $200. For rising 6th-8th graders with at least one year of club experience. Players must be able to serve overhand from the end line.
>July 23-27. 3pm-9pm. Elite High School. Cost: $250. Open to rising 9th-12th graders. This will be an intense, demanding camp for players who are highly motivated to perform and compete at the highest level. Players must have played club or JV/Varsity volleyball. Camp T-shirt included for all campers that register by June 18.
Wheeler High School Youth Cheer Camp 375 Holt Road, Marietta 30068 770-955-6787 • www.wheelercheer.com
June 11-14. 7:30am-12:30pm. Grades: Rising 1st-3rd. Cost: $75. This camp includes instruction in tumbling, stunting, chants, cheers, jumps, dance and more.
Wheeler High School Cheetahs —“Got Speed Track Camp” 375 Holt Road, Marietta 30068 678-653-2282 • www.eastcobbcheetahs.org
June 25-28 and July 16-19. 9am-1pm. Ages: 5-18.
Cost: $225/week.
At “Got Speed” Track Camp, campers can take advantage of speed training for all running sports and learn skills that dramatically improve overall athletic performance.
May 29-August 10. Weekly half- and full-day pre-school, sports, specialty and teen camps. Visit website for details.
Young Chefs Academy Can-I-Cook Camp 230 Hammond Drive NE, Ste. 368, Sandy Springs 30328 404-255-9263 www.youngchefsacademy.com/sandysprings May 29-August 10. 9:30am-2pm. Ages 4-17. Cost: $275 + registration. Visit website for details.
Who Will Be EAST COBBER’s Father of the Year for 2012?
All EAST COBBER readers are encouraged to nominate a father who either lives or works in East Cobb County to be this year’s EAST COBBER Father Of The Year. In 200 words or less explain why this man should receive this honor. The Father Of The Year will appear on the front cover of the June/July edition of the EAST COBBER, participate in our annual Parade, and be eligible to receive gifts from local merchants.
Mail your essay along with photo to: EAST COBBER, P.O. BOX 680455, Marietta, GA 30068. E-mail contests@ eastcobber.com
