As it warms up in the South, the time has come to begin thinking about how your kids will spend their summer months. Whether you have a craft lover or a future All-American athlete on your hands, schools and organizations throughout Cobb have a camp or program that’s a perfect fit for your child. Keep in mind the registration dates for these programs, and make sure to include your child in the options that best help keep them entertained and engaged all summer long.
Cobb County Parks and Recreation Department
Programs:
Performing Arts Camp and Summer Day Camp, ages vary
Highlights:
The Performing Arts Camp is an energetic and fun program for students who enjoy performing arts and want to be on stage. Campers will rehearse a musical show to be performed for family and friends each Friday night. The Summer Day Camp includes sports, games, arts and crafts, trips to the pool and gymnastic center, outdoor programs and more.
For more information:
(770) 528-8490
cobbcounty.org
Kennesaw State University’s SummerU
Programs:
Crime Investigation Adventures, Rocks Galore, LEGO Robotics, Junior Chefs Academy, Computer Game Design, Music Making Madness, Teen Leadership Academy, Stop-Motion Movie Making and more for rising first through 12th graders
Highlights:
SummerU stimulates kids in different fields, including culinary, arts, technology, leadership and science. The mixture of academics and a creative atmosphere result in a one-of-a-kind learning environment. Chet Austin Teen Leadership Academy returns this year and will feature team building, community service and public speaking.
For more information:
(770) 423-3340
summeru.com
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Programs:
WinShape Camp for Communities, sports, music, art and children’s camps
Highlights:
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church offers a variety of camp experiences for children four years old through rising 12th graders. WinShape Camp is a day camp where young people participate in Bible studies while enjoying fellowship. Sports camps include British soccer, flag football, basketball, cheerleading and tennis. The East Cobb church also offers camps for the electric piano keyboard and string instruments, in addition to art programs.
For more information:
(770) 795-3239
johnsonferry.org
Grace Kids Camp
Programs:
Week-long day camp, faith and fun, water activities, crafts, science, lunch and snacks provided. Completed K-6th Grade
Highlights:
Our one week day camp aims to equip children to know Christ, believe His Word, defend their faith, and share the gospel with others. The week includes teaching from a Biblical worldview, worship, water activities, games, science, crafts, and small groups. We also provide a morning snack and lunch daily. Sign up your kids for our summer camp today and give them an experience they’ll never forget!
For more information:
Kidscamp@gracechurchmarietta.org
gracechurchmarietta.org/kidscamp
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
Programs:
A different theme each week, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and more. Four different weeks of summer camp for ages 5 – 12
Highlights:
Camps are taught by state-certified art teachers and professional artists and include instruction in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics and more. Artists ages 13-18 get to choose from a wide variety of different media. Options include building with clay & throwing pottery on the wheel, wool felting, drawing media, painting, acrylic pouring, block printing, and alternative media. Each project has parameters to teach techniques specific to that medium, while still giving teens room to explore, experiment, and express themselves.
For more information:
(770) 528-1444
mariettacobbartmuseum.org
Mount Paran Christian School
Programs:
Week-long, half-day and full-day academic, sports, arts and faith and fun camps for PK3-12th grade students
Highlights:
This program includes academic camps, Engineering for Kids and Play-Well TEKnologies; sports camps, football, volleyball, cheer, basketball and tennis; arts camps, Once Upon a Ballet and Atlanta Shakespeare Company; and faith and fun camps, Camp Wannago and Escape to the Mountains. Preschool camps are new this year and are offered to current MPCS students.
For more information:
(770) 578-0182 ext. 3721;
mtparanschool.com
The Georgia Ballet
Programs:
Summer programs include an intensive program for advanced students taught by renowned guest instructors, and the “Young Dancers” program offers age-appropriate camps and mini-intensives
Highlights:
Whether dance students are just beginning or looking to expand upon their years of knowledge, The Georgia Ballet’s Summer Dance program offers camps and classes for students of all ages and experience levels. Classes are designed to develop coordination, musicality and kinetic awareness, as well as instill a love for dance and the arts.
For more information:
(770) 528-0881
georgiaballet.org
Kennesaw State University’s SummerU
Programs:
Crime Investigation Adventures, Rocks Galore, LEGO Robotics, Junior Chefs Academy, Computer Game Design, Music Making Madness, Teen Leadership Academy, Stop-Motion Movie Making and more for rising first through 12th graders
Highlights:
SummerU stimulates kids in different fields, including culinary, arts, technology, leadership and science. The mixture of academics and a creative atmosphere result in a one-of-a-kind learning environment. Chet Austin Teen Leadership Academy returns this year and will feature team building, community service and public speaking.
For more information:
(770) 423-3340
summeru.com
The Walker School
Programs:
Athletics, visual and performing arts, academic, enrichment and “just for fun!”
Highlights:
The majority of these camps are open to the community, so participants include Walker students, their friends and children from neighboring communities. The camp schedule is varied and flexible allowing students to attend any number of weeks without concern for sequence. Whether your child is seeking academic enrichment opportunities, sports camps or just plain fun, great summer adventures begin at Walker.
For more information:
(770) 427-2689
thewalkerschool.org
North Cobb Christian School
Programs:
Innovative and fun camps in the areas of academics, arts, athletics and a traditional day camp for children ages 3 – 18
Highlights:
The camps are intentionally designed to help students grow and discover the different talents and abilities God has gifted them with. The goal of the camp experience is to give kids a chance to have fun while exploring new things. This is going to be the best summer ever.
For more information:
(770) 975-0252
ncchristian.org/camps
The Wood Acres School, Camp @ the Woods
Programs:
“Be Who You Want to Be” camps include a week-long program dedicated to being a pirate, chef, shark, hero, clown, star, alien or artist
Highlights:
Located on 10 wooded acres, Camp @ the Woods offers children an opportunity to spend a week of their summer making new friends and playing outdoors, all the while creating memories to last a lifetime. Each week brings a new theme of fun camp including water play, crafts, games and lots of outdoor fun.
For more information:
(770) 971-1880
woodacresschool.org/summer-camp/
The Art Station – Big Shanty
Programs:
Study of art and art history, 2D mediums (painting, drawing, etc.), 3D mediums (clay, sculpture), drama, “Mommy & Me” classes, “Manga & Comic,” photography and more
Highlights:
The Art Station offers a variety of camps for ages 18 months to 18 years. The general theme, Art University, will explore a wide range of topics and mediums. Additionally, several specialty camps are offered.
For more information:
(770) 514-5930
artstationcobb.org
Whitefield Academy, Camp Whitefield
Programs:
Day camp, agility, basketball, CPR, driver’s ed, First-Aid, football, phonics, SAT prep, sign language, strength, volleyball and more
Highlights:
Camp Whitefield is a Christ-centered day camp for young children where campers spend time in praise and worship, bond, create, grow, learn, play and explore God’s creation in a fun, loving and caring environment.
For more information:
(678) 770-3236
whitefieldacademy.com
Midtown Athletic Club, Atlanta
Programs:
Full-day sport and activity camp and half-day tennis camps for children of all ages
Highlights:
Depending on the camp, kids will enjoy a variety of games, sports and tennis lessons at various levels and activities with Midtown coaches, tennis experts and counselors.
For more information:
(770) 953-1100
midtown.com
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