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The wonderful summer every child deserves Parents call Camp SAY a “life-changing” summer camp where kids & teens who stutter develop self-confidence, build communication skills, and forge friendships to last a lifetime. Camp SAY combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with activities and programs that empower young people who stutter. This unique 2-week sleep-away camp is located on a 500-acre ACA-accredited facility in North Carolina (near Asheville) and welcomes children and teens who stutter, ages 8-18, and their young family members and friends (one-week & shortened stays are also available). Young people from across the country attend Camp SAY year-afteryear. Camp provides a tremendous culture of acceptance and positivity, and each day campers enjoy an important balance between structured activities and choice –discovering their unique talents and pursuing their personal interests and goals. Activities include: arts & crafts−painting, drawing, dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, pottery, video production & more; sports−basketball, soccer, softball, tennis,

volleyball & more; water activities−swimming in two lakes and heated swimming pool, canoeing, kayaking, waterslide, zip-line & more; outdoor−hiking, rock-climbing, animal center, campfires & more; equestrian−horseback riding in a certified Horsemanship Association Accredited facility, with riding rings, trail rides, horse care & much more. Camp SAY also offers a variety of speech therapy options, personalized to fit each child’s unique goals and needs. If speech therapy is desired, individual and group therapy sessions are available with a certified speech-language pathologist with extensive experience with stuttering. Campers leave Camp SAY with lasting benefits, including increased confidence, new friendships, greater independence, and the feeling of being much better prepared to begin a new school year. Learn more at: CampSAY.org. Download a brochure at: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244. Financial Aid is available, on a need-basis, for tuition & travel. Camp SAY is a program of SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY.org).

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Safe, magical, adventurous, educational summer fun for your youngster! Voted the No. 1 Summer Camp in Nashville for the past six years, the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is an action-packed summer adventure where confidence is built through skill development, and new friends are made as a result of teamwork. Offering one-week sessions in Resident, Day and Equestrian camps for ages 5-17. Camp Widjiwagan serves both boys and girls. Water activities include swimming, Wet Willie Water slide, Widji ski school, surf school and an advanced sailing program. Land activities include ranch camp, soccer, basketball, alpine tower, double zip line, archery, arts and crafts, climbing and pamper pole. Camp Widjiwagan provides children with a community of caring adult role models, who nurture self-respect and appreciation for others. Camp Widjiwagan’s philosophy is to provide a safe, fun, magical and educational experience for all guests and children

through the demonstration of the four YMCA core values – Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. This year Camp Widjiwagan is introducing Specialty Day Camps whicj introduce campers to skills in particular area of interest such as Aquatics, Outdoor Living Skills, Climbing, Sailing or Marksmanship. Resident Camp welcomes two new fully-themed programs – Minecraft and Survivor. Each activity is led by a counselor and provides opportunities for your camper to meet and participate with a wide variety of new friends. At Camp Widjiwagan campers will strengthen friendships and sharpen character through programs and activities that build independence and social skills. Call the camp office for scholarship information. The 2015 Registration is open online at www.campwidji.org. For more information call camp office at 615-360-2267 or visit our website.

Alpharetta High School Volleyball Presents:

AHS Youth Volleyball Camp 2015 www.AlpharettaAthletics.com When: Monday June 8th – Thursday June 10th Rising 2nd – 6th Grade (9:00 am – 12:30 pm) Rising 7th – 9th Grade (1:30 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: Alpharetta High School Main Gym Cost: $125 Contact: Grace Fossier – ahsgrace.fossier@gmail.com This camp is designed for all elementary and middle school girls at any level of experience (from girls who have never played to girls who play on a local club team). Fundamentals such as passing, setting, attacking and serving are introduced in a fun, game-like environment. Campers are divided by age, skill level and experience in order to provide the best learning environment. The camp will be run by Alpharetta Coaches. This is a great way to get girls involved in the sport and the community at a young age. The fee includes a Camp T-shirt.

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A fun-filled summer of wonder and adventure! Whether your child attends Catalina Sea Camp or AstroCamp depends on your child’s specific interest. If your child is interested in the wonders of the ocean world or just wants to spend summer with friends on an island, Catalina Sea Camp is the best choice with scuba certifications, sailing courses, marine biology classes, Island exploring, sea food cookery and lots of traditional fun social activities like Talent/No Talent, carnival night, dances and color Olympics. Our Island Campus has a unique charm with it’s Spanish California architecture and private cove. Some activities are age specific and there are many more activities than are listed here so check out the sea camp website at catalinaseacamp.org If your child loves science activities, space exploration, Astronomy, rock climbing, LARP, dungeons and dragons,

and good old fashioned summer camp fun, AstroCamp is a great choice. There are many more activities so check our website at astrocampsummer.org. Whichever camp you choose, you can rest assured that your child will get the highest quality program, comfortable accommodations, great food and memories that will last a lifetime. All of our staff are hand picked for there fun loving personalities and ability to work with young people. Astrocamp and Catalina Sea Camp are owned and operated by the non-profit corporation Guided Discoveries. Guided Discoveries hosts over 50,000 students, parents and teachers from over 1,000 schools annually in it’s outdoor education program. Guided Discoveries has been running summer camps for over 35 years. For more information, go to our website at gdicamps.org.

Tips on encouraging kids to go green (NAPSI)—There is good news for parents and teachers who want to encourage young people to “go green.” There are a number of practical ways to encourage kids to become more environmentally aware. For example, here are some tips from a book series that encourages young people to protect the environment: • Give children their own little container garden. Kids love having their own space. Allow them to take the responsibility for planting and caring for their special little garden. • Provide children their own special tools. Put together a small garden bag for them with a mini hoe or spade and garden gloves. This will make them feel excited about gardening. • Encourage them to take part in the entire gardening process. They should help with the planting and nurturing of their garden, but they should also do the harvesting and preparation of what they grow. • Start with seeds. It may seem easier and faster to buy starter plants, but kids will learn much more by actually seeing the entire cycle from seed to plant to fruit. You can start seeds indoors when it is still chilly outside and then transplant the plants when the weather warms up. In addition to gardening, there are other ways to help kids go “greener,” such as explaining the benefits of: • Turning off running water when it’s not in use, • Using energy-saving lightbulbs and

• Recycling paper, plastic and aluminum. The tips are offered in both English and Spanish. Going Green Every Day These and other ideas can be found in the “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” series. The books feature two African-American youngsters and a host of their multicultural friends from India, China and South America. The reoccurring themes of their weekend adventures involve environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The author of the series, Tanille Edwards, says, “’Going Green in 2015’ is a theme that connects young people with living green every day. The ecology facts are educational and the tips helpful to reducing the carbon footprint. ‘Plants: Parts 1 & 2’ and ‘Wildlife: Parts 1 & 2’ are additional titles from the children’s ecology series, with facts and tips on animal care, earth science, and the food we eat.” The series has established a strong presence in schools, libraries and museums across the country. The “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” stories have contributed to the corporate culture of numerous national and global corporations. In addition, many children have used the book to create science projects, do their homework and gather information for science fairs. All the books in the “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” series are available on Amazon, BN.com, iBooks, OverDrive, Follett, Ingram and everywhere books are sold. Learn more at the website www.jordangogreen.com.

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Hoops N’ Sand Up With Kids Sports, Inc. (UWKS) is a youth program designed to provide instructions in fundamental basketball and volleyball skills through after school enrichment programs, private or group coaching. The program also provides children the opportunity to learn a lot about social skills while competing in a fun environment. UWKS evaluates a player’s skill set and utilizes the appropriate tools to improve the player’s knowledge of the game, skills, physical condition, confidence, self-esteem, hand-eye coordination, listening skills, and much more. With more 20 years of domestic and international community service, he has demonstrated a dedicated passion for working with children of all ages and backgrounds. Coach Hines has now opened his own state of the art training facility in Cumming, Georgia, Hoops N Sand-www. hoopsnsand.com. This 8800 square foot facility will house a full size basketball and volleyball court, a half basketball

court and a sand volleyball court. Through Up With Kids Sports, Inc. a youth training program operated by former professional basketball player, Samuel Hines, Hoops N Sand will offer a variety of year round training opportunities. Hoops N Sand will also be a unique and fun entertainment facility for both children and Adults!! GAME ROOM, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURT RENTALS, LACROSSE, FUTSAL, HOCKEY, OPEN GYM, LEAGUES, PARTIES, AND CORPORATE EVENTS. The facility is great for AAU teams, volleyball clubs, feeder teams, school teams, home schools, daycares, religious organizations, boy scouts/girl scouts, field trips, birthday celebrations, and team bonding. A wide variety of professionals including lawyers, correctional officers, social workers, educators, professional athletes, and clergy have partnered with UWKS. To learn more call 470-297-5620 or visit www.hoopsnsand.com

An American In—London (NAPSI)--A young American, Adaeze Uyanwah, will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip, with some of Britain’s most famous residents at iconic attractions. As the winner of an international search to find London’s Official Guest of Honour, her two-week trip to London will be packed with a series of extraordinary experiences and celebrities. Over 100,000 people registered on the Guest of Honour website and 10,000 people submitted entries, which included a short film and, in 70 words, describing a perfect day in London. While her trip in early February will be unique, she won’t be alone. More international travelers visit London and the rest of Great Britain than ever before—a record 16.8 million in 2014 alone. Visitlondon.com and Visit Britain will roll out the red carpet for the primary school teacher and her mother with such experiences as: • Visiting the Science Museum’s Professor Stephen Hawking exhibit • Having afternoon tea at Lord’s Cricket Ground with “Downton Abbey”’s butler Carson—actor Jim Carter • A behind-the-scenes tour of the Houses of Parliament with Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow MP • Opening Tower Bridge

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• Having a meal cooked by Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton at his flagship restaurant, Pollen Street Social • Touring the Royal Opera House with Plácido Domingo and Darcey Bussell • Seeing the All England Tennis Club with Tim Henman • Walking the red carpet at a film premiere • VIP shopping on Oxford Street • Being a Keeper for a day at London Zoo • Editing a page of the Evening Standard • Firing the guns from the warship HMS Belfast. Learn more at www.visitlondon.com/guest. Follow Uyanwah’s journey @ LondonGuest.

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Dance into summer with N-Step Dance Academy

Preschool summer camp! Parents morning out and preschool Five weeks of unique and exciting adventures await the summer day preschool campers. Each camp will explore a new theme with arts and hands on projects designed to inspire the children. Your child can enjoy one week up to all five weeks of enriched fun and meet new friends at the same time. Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm June 8-12 Ahoy, Matey; June 15-19

Hooray for the USA; July 6-10 Little Blue & Little Yellow; July 13-17 Dinomite; July 20-24 Fish Tails & Sand Pails Johns Creek United Methodist Church 11180 Medlock Bridge, Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-497-8215 x1003 preschoolsummercamp@johnscreekumc.org

Preschool Summer Camp Johns Creek United Methodist Church Parents Morning Out and Preschool

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Five weeks of unique and exciting adventures await the summer day preschool campers. Each camp will explore a new theme with arts and hands on projects designed to inspire the children. Your child can enjoy one week up to all five weeks of enriched fun and meet new friends at the same time. Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm June 8-12, 2015 Ahoy, Matey June 15-19, 2015 Hooray for the USA! July 6-10, 2015 Little Blue & Little Yellow July 13-17, 2015 Dino-mite July 20-24, 2015 Fish Tails & Sand Pails preschoolsummercamp@johnscreekumc.org www.JohnsCreekUMC.org

N-Step Dance Academy is a nationally accredited dance studio located in Suwanee, Georgia on Peachtree Parkway in the Brookwood Marketplace shopping center. N-Step Dance Academy is a state-of-the-art facility, featuring sprung bound, marley covered dance floors. We have two dance studios with double ballet barres in each studio, as well as a break room, homework room, comfortable seating and viewing area for parents, and top of the line sound equipment. Under the ownership and artistic direction of Alexis Kozar, the studio offers a wide selection of classes. All of our classes are under the direction of professional instructors for all ages and abilities. We offer many classes from ages 3-18 years old, including our pre-professional Performing Arts Company. NSDA’s curriculum includes Creative Movement, Combination classes, Kinder classes, Ballet, Pointe, Stretch/Conditioning, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and Acro, N-Step Dance Academy is a family oriented studio founded on professional dance technique and training. Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality training in a positive, encouraging, and safe environment. Individual attention is given to each

student to nurture the ability for them to achieve their fullest potential. We are proud of our reputation for providing excellent dance instruction for beginning students through pre-professional artists. N-Step Dance Academy has two passions; dance education and children. We love what we do. It is not just our job but our passion!

What are you doing this Summer? Join N-Step Dance Academy for some Summer Fun!

NSDA is offering multiple options for summer dancing fun!! We are offering fun and energetic camps to dancers ages 3-18! • Receive $15.00 off your camp with early registration! • Early summer registration deadline is April 15, 2015 To see the full descriptions of each class visit our website or give us a call! POP PRINCESS & PRINCE CAMP June 22nd-26th, 2015 ALL DAY DANCE MANIA CAMP June 22nd-26th, 2015 ALL DAY DANCE WORKSHOP JULY 20th -24th, 2015 PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY BOOT CAMP June 15th-19th, 2015

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The best summer camp in town Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy is a SACS Accredited, privately owned and family operated learning facility. From the well trained staff to the state-of-theart innovative school, your child is given the opportunity to explore the summer of a lifetime. We have put together everything you are looking for in a perfect camp setting. We offer both junior and senior camps. Parents are able to select any weeks or days of their choice. This year’s summer camp theme is “American Road Trip” We will embark on an action packed road trip stopping to see sites along the way. Grab your map and plot your course for a fun filled summer across the United States. Our summer camp themes include: • Getting from here to there • Heading down South, • Water, Water Everywhere • Rodeos Barbeque and Boots • Lights Camera Action! One of the most popular attractions at our Summer Camp is the onsite Water Park! Some of the exciting field trip opportunities include: Medieval Times, Tellus Science Museum, Tree Top Quest, Sky Zone and Chattahoochee Nature Center! Of course, no summer would be complete without a trip to The Georgia Aquarium and an overnight camping adventure. Stop by for a complimentary tour, meet the teachers, see the summer camp grounds and see what Kids ‘R’ Kids can offer you and your child this summer. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, 3036 Old Atlanta Road, GA 30041, 678-648-3175, www.kidsrkidscumming.com info@krk52.com

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McGinnis Woods Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2015! An amazing summer filled with fun themes, caring counselors, engaging activities, art, music, interesting weekly field trips and guest speakers, water play and lots of smiles has been designed for campers ages 4-12. Camp begins May 26 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 7. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 9am-5pm daily at a cost of $225.00 weekly. Before and/or after camp care is available at an additional fee. We will visit Zoo Atlanta, the May-

field Dairy, the Art Barn and other local destinations and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, and group games in our beautiful new air conditioned gym. Our Specialty and Academic Camps offer a variety of educational classes to sharpen your camper’s skills and mind. Campers wanting to learn to cook, swim, do gymnastics, or act can do just that at McGinnis Woods! Have your camper join in on the fun and plan to attend our Sunsational Summer Camp. For additional information or to register, please contact us at www.mcginniswoods.org or call 770664-7764. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Sunsational Summer 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!

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Bringing the magic of dance alive for others Life-long dancer Niki Jernigan-Watkins had a dream of turning her passion and talent for dance into a teaching career and bringing the magic of dance alive for others. Driven by her passion and talents, Miss Niki as she’s fondly known by students, is realizing that dream for a sixth year running as the owner and artistic director of Cumming Dance Academy. Given her professional history and accolades for performance and teaching, it’s no surprise that Cumming Dance Academy has

succeeded with Miss Niki at the helm. Committed to the youth of this community, she has taught thousands of young ladies how to grow, dance and gain confidence through her academy, classes and guidance. Miss Niki opened the original CDA in 2003 and has enjoyed watching it grow and flourish into a place where many call home! In 2012, she expanded her second location at CDA II – to include three more studio rooms. In July 2014, she opened CDA III – on

the other side of town, near Windermere inabling the studio to now reach even more children who may live closer to the Buford side of Cumming. At the helm of 3 location, 6 studio rooms and many young ladies, Miss Niki announced in January of 2015 the introduction of the new Music & Theater Department of CDA. Now offering classes in vocal coaching, guitar, violin, and piano training as well as a wide range of broadway/musical theater styled classes. Cumming Dance Academy

is a place of instruction for both serious and recreational dancers and offers classes for children from 2 year olds to adult. CDA classes are led by a professional staff with decades of experience and impressive performance credits. CDA has many performance groups for the more dedicated who want to experience more than the weekly dance class. Her performing companies travel and compete each season. For more information please visit www.cummingdanceacademy.com

Learning and Laughter: Woodward North Summer Camps Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for parents to start planning camp experiences for their children. Woodward North Summer Camps offer an exciting range of programs to educate and entertain aspiring artists, scholars, athletes, explorers, and performers. Located on a 33-acre campus in Johns Creek, Woodward North is a satellite elementary school of Woodward Academy. Woodward North Summer

Camps are open to all rising pre-K through sixth graders. Children do not have to be Woodward students to attend the wide range of camp offerings, including athletic, academic, and enrichment camps. Child care is available before and after camps, and lunch— provided daily during morning session camps—is included in camp fees. Camps are led by Woodward faculty and staff, who provide a rewarding summer

experience that will educate and entertain. In addition, bus transportation is available to Woodward’s Main Campus in College Park, which offers a full range of camps to students of all ages. For a complete listing of camp schedules and descriptions, visit www.woodward.edu/camps, select Summer Camp Information for 2015, and choose WA North Camp under Schedules and Descriptions.

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Students are filling a gap with travel (NAPSI)—Increasingly, students and those just out of school are using international travel as a productive way to make the most of the gap of time between high school and college or between college and starting a career. That’s why this type of purposeful travel has come to be known as gap travel. After spending 12-plus years in the classroom, a gap year spent traveling can be an excellent way for students to learn about themselves and the rest of the world. At the same time, it can also serve as a way for the student to stand out from the crowd when applying for college or a job. A Number Of Options Gap travel can take many forms, including work trips where participants hold full- or part-time jobs and are selfsustaining; volunteering trips; teaching programs; and strict sightseeing packages. Many gap trips, such as those at www.firstabroad.com, are structured to be extremely affordable, making them even more popular among millennials. According to Jim Zam-

brano, CEO of First Abroad, a Boston-based company that coordinates gap travel, “These international programs are a great option for young adults who have yet to find a job and teens who are either facing an increasingly competitive college admissions process or just can’t afford college.” Distinctive Benefits Students who take gap trips often receive benefits that set them apart from the less adventurous, including: • Interesting material for college essays or job interviews through engaging in new, unconventional experiences • More time to discover interests that can give students greater clarity and understanding when choosing a major or a career path • A renewed sense of purpose and excitement about moving on to the next step in life, whereas students who don’t take a break can often experience burnout • Skills and life lessons that cannot be learned in a classroom • A global perspective on life and career. Gap years can be a fit for those who wish to gain work

Many students report that their gap travel experience has taught them skills and life lessons that cannot be learned in a classroom. experience, have a steady income, gain independence and

see the world—all at the same time. To learn more, visit the

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Travel Prepares Students For Success With Personal Growth And Character Building (NAPSI)—The keys to your child’s success in school, college and beyond may be the ones that fit the locks on his or her suitcase. That’s because, advises Valeria Ramdin, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Nursing, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Massachusetts, with colleges increasingly setting global readiness as a goal for graduates, it’s crucial to instill and nurture a global understanding in our young people. Even though the Internet allows you to virtually “travel,” nothing compares to experiencing the real thing, taking in the sights, sounds, even smells. If you’ve been to Germany, for example, you can talk about the Berlin Wall: You’ve been there, you’ve touched it, you’ve talked with people who’ve been through that experience. You don’t need the pages of a book to make it come alive. What Parents Can Do There are several steps, Dr. Ramdin says, parents can take to help their kids develop a global awareness. These include: • Let them explore, abroad or close to home. Museums, theaters and concerts can all be places to learn. • Restaurants can be a window into another culture, an invitation to learn and understand. • On planes or other public transportation, sit apart and talk with other people. • Be a role model. Show a curiosity that lets your children be curious. When they make a discovery, have that sense of “Wow, tell me more” that encourages them to explore. Adds clinical psychologist Dr. Isaiah Pickens, educational travel can be very useful. Research has found, he

says, that in today’s global society, people have actually splintered more than they’ve united. Many people have a tendency to stick with others who think the way they do. Students’ perspective of the world—what they believe and the way they read different situations—really influences how they behave academically and socially. One of the most effective ways to broaden students’ perspectives is through exposure to different kinds of experiences. And nothing immerses a person in new experiences like traveling in an educated way— getting informed about other cultures and talking through the nuances with fellow travelers. It’s a way to understand what everyday life is like in another country, not just the tourist perspective. Growing Independence Many students who travel or study abroad haven’t been away from their parents before. They suddenly have to rely on other people and the resources within themselves to navigate a foreign world. This can open their eyes to alternative ways to handle situations. After these unfamiliar (but teachersupervised) situations and activities that promote students’ growth and confidence, parents can often see how the experience enhances their child’s level of responsibility and prepares him or her for the next level of school. Practicing Empathy The most helpful takeaway from travel may be learning how to connect. Empathy, or being able to understand the world from another person’s perspective, is what enables people to connect to each other as humans. Through community service abroad, students can gain a better understand-

Student travel can lead young people to a new understanding of the world and themselves. ing of their position in the world relative to those in other countries. They can become much more aware of global issues—and more appreciative of the opportunities available here in the U.S. As students transition into college, they will have to live and work with people from different cultures or regions. Traveling gives them a great head start on how to connect with others in a meaningful way. When kids, while they’re

still developing, can connect with other people and cultures, that empathy can become embedded in their worldview as adults. Children can expand their knowledge and awareness in many ways, Dr. Ramdin points out, but if that does not include a cross-cultural understanding, they will be falling short somewhere. They’re missing a worldview that’s essential in an increasingly global society. That’s where student travel with an organi-

AGAIN this summer!! Children’s Special Services, LLC offers its award winning US Trademarked enrichment camps for handwriting, social /sensory motor development, ages 3-13. ** Multiple sessions and locations throughout Greater Atlanta Area. We give 1-1 attention in a supportive group environment. Our Camps are: Play YOUR WAY to Sensory Motor and Social Success: Guided play to help the young child with fine and gross motor/sensory skills inclusive of but not limited to:

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zation such as People to People can come in. A leader in guided educational student travel for over 50 years, it has helped more than 500,000 students experience new cultures and encounter new places. Learn More To learn how your child can be a People to People Ambassador, check out an information meeting near you. Visit www.PeopletoPeople.com or call (800) 669-7882 for meeting dates and locations.

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Sponsored Section • summer camp 2015 definitely fits the bill! Known for serious training of pre-professional dancers, MBT has an exciting and informative summer camp tailored just for younger dancers – boys and girls – ages 4 to 8. Experienced instructors cover foundational technique while encouraging campers to have fun and build friendships, and a variety of enrichment subjects introduce campers to the wider world of Dance. June 15-19 & June 22 -26 A day at Trainee Camp includes: Ballet Jazz Dance-related crafts Tales from dance history Professional performance review Learning and rehearsing ballet variation Get the details! MetropolitanBallet.org!

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A summer of exciting theatre awaits your child at Off Broadway Performing Arts Center. Located in the heart of Crabapple, Camp Off Broadway offers 1 week and 2 week camps for kids ages 4-17 in a professional yet family oriented environment. Immerse your child in the worlds of “Legally Blonde Jr.”, “Junglebook Kids” and “Honk” as they learn life skills, make new friends and memories to last a lifetime. At Off Broadway, we give every child a chance to shine. To register, visit us online at offbroadwaydance.com or call us at 770-664-2410

Have a budding ballerina wanting to dance her way through summer? Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s Summer Trainee Camp

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Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 15 years of excellence in riding! NEW Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. United States Pony Club Riding Center. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9a.m.-1p.m. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. For the true horse enthusiast! www.willowsouth.com $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email

to willowsouth@gmail.com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31.

ISTER AT www.vivacecamps. com. Location: June 15-19 at Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. Jay Hutcherson, director@vivacecamps.com. 678-278-9210

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Atlanta Celtic Camp:. Irish Music and Language Camp for kids and teens ages 6 to 17 years. Fiddle, flute, song and more! June 8-12 (9am to 1pm) in Roswell; sponsored by The Atlanta Irish Music School. Register online at: www. atlantairishmusicschool.com. 770-712-9334

The 8th Annual Vivace! Summer Middle School Band Camp is for band students in the North Metro Atlanta area. Students experience full band, master classes, jazz band/ improvisation, marching band techniques, music composition taught by certified teachers. Eligibility: For current 5th-8th grade band students who have been in their public or private school band program OR have taken private lessons at least 1 school year. Also, we have recreation time, end of camp icecream party & concert. $205 by May 1st, $225 thereafter. Sibling, District, & All State discounts are available. REG-

SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP

is back for our 8th year in Atlanta

July 13-17, 2015

Learn the Olympic Sport of Rowing with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association! Ages 1218 co-ed, no experience necessary. Five 2-week sessions with USRowing certified coaches: choose from 2 morning or 1 evening sessions, $175/session. Also for 2015, back by popular demand, 3 1-week sessions are available for High School campers only, $125/ session. Held at the Chattahoochee River, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. Learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing and begin a basic workout program with the largest and most successful youth rowing program in Georgia! All campers are grouped each session by age, size, and skill level. To register, or for more info: www.ajracrew. com, or Sarah Low ajra.information@gmail.com.

Science

Science Camp conducted by High Touch-High Tech, Inc. since 1994. Degreed professionals instruct fun science from CSI discoveries, Robotics, Bugs & Rockets, to Fossils, Flowers, Space,& Volcanoes- Your older child

can experience science coming to life in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Light, Sound, and Electrical energy. Does your younger child like dinosaurs, gemstones, or animal studies? Then our age appropriate camps are for them. Also- STEM camps- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math camps too! Snacks and recess games will be provided. ‘Pizza Fridays’ available at an additional charge. Completed K-5, 9am-3pm. 770-667-9443. Locations: Roswell, Cumming, Marietta, Lawrenceville,Vinings, and Dunwoody. www.sciencemadefunatl.org

Soccer

Soccer Camps at Emory University Boys Camps Eagle Full Day Camps June 8-12 / June 15-19 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available Eagle Elite Residential/ Commuter Camp - July 10-12 for boys ages 15-18 Info available at www.eagleboyssoccercampsor contact: Sonny Travis Emory Men’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-0597 sonny.travis@emory.edu Girls Camps Full Day Camps - June 1-5 / July 6-10 for girls ages 7-14, extended care available Info available at www.emorysportscamps.com and scroll to girls soccer or contact: Sue Patberg Emory Women’s Head Soccer Coach 404-727-2839 spatber@emory.edu Camps traditionally fill up so sign up early, Day Camp cost for each week $320 includes lunch.

Boys and Girls 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the Pros Meet Sports Celebrities Make Sports Anchor Tapes Make Play-By-Play Tapes of the Super Bowl & NBA Finals Make Reporting Tapes from a Pro Stadium Participate in Sports Talk Radio and Pardon The Interruption (PTI) shows and much more

Nation’ss#1 Sport g Broadcasptin Cam Day/Overnight options available. For more info: 800.319.0884 or www.playbyplaycamps.com facebook.com/sportsbroadcastingcamps and youtube.com/sportsbroadcastcamp

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summer camp • Sponsored Section and surf school, the Blob, and an advanced sailing program. Land activities include field sports, climbing, double zip line and archery. Arts, crafts and theme production are also offered at camp. Go to www. campwidji.org to learn more or call us at 615-360-2267.

Overnight Camps Adventure & Travel

ming, archery, nature, crafts, science, trip units, games, leadership, hiking, cook-outs, campfires and sing-alongs. Contact: summercamp@gsgms. org or 601.660.2847. www. gsgms.org

Special Needs

Catalina Sea Camp and AstroCamp are two amazing adventure summer camps. Located on beautiful Catalina Island in Southern California, Catalina Sea Camp offers ocean adventure activities for boy and girls ages 8-17. We have 1-week sessions for ages 8-13 and 3-week camps for ages 12-17. Located in beautiful Idyllwild California, Astrocamp is a mountain adventure science summer camp for boy and girls ages 8-17. These two great summer camps were developed by the nonprofit corporation Guided Discoveries in order to provide boys and girls with summer opportunities that enrich and inspire their lives. Check out our websites at www.californiasummercamps.org for a list of activities.

Mississippi Camp Iti Kana and Camp Wahi - Summer Camps for girls ages 6-17. Located in Wiggins and Brandon, Mississippi. Owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi. Non-Girl Scouts welcome. Three and four day overnight sessions. Traditional summer camp activities – swim-

Camp Lee Mar: For children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. Since 1953, A Special Camp in beautiful Pennsylvania Poconos, co-ed, ages 7-21, with mild-moderate developmental challenges. Our 63rd anniversary, 6/25 25-8/11. Fun, traditional camp activities. academics. speech & language therapy. daily living skills. weekly social dancing & end-of-summer “prom” for older campers. Therapeutic horseback riding and optional day and overnight trips during summer. Exceptional facilities featuring air conditioned bunks & buildings, Junior Olympic heated pool, caring, nurturing staff. In 2015 we are excited about the launch of the Lee Mar L.I.F.E. program (Living Independently Functional Education). Visit us on the web at www.leemar.com. 215-6581708. ari@leemar.com

Camp SAY: A Summer Camp for Young People who Stutter. August 3-17, 2015. Camp SAY builds Confidence, Communication & Friendships! Our 2-week sleep-away camp combines the highest-quality traditional summer camp experience with programs that empower young people who stutter, ages 8-18. In addition to arts & crafts, sports, water activities, outdoor activities, performing arts, equestrian program & more, Speech Therapy is available with an SLP, expert in stuttering. Camp SAY is located on a 500-acre, ACA-accredited camp facility (near Asheville). Financial aid is available for tuition & travel. Visit CampSAY.org, download a brochure: bit.ly/campsay, email Meg@SAY.org, or call 828.393.4244. Camp SAY, 179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC 28793

Tennessee

Voted the No. 1 Summer Camp in Nashville for the past six years, the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is an action-packed summer adventure where confidence is built through skill development, and new friends are made as a result of teamwork. Camp Widjiwagan offers progressive Day, Resident and Equestrian one-week programs for children ages 5-17. We offer a wide variety of water activates such as swimming, ski

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont offers nature, backpacking, science adventure and family camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Imagine splashing around in an icy-cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. Options for beginning campers as well as outdoor enthusiasts - ages 5 to 95. Tremont Institute creates space for discovery, personal development and opportunities to unplug and explore. Call (865) 448-6709 or visit www.gsmit.org/GA.html. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park. Find us on Facebook @GSMITremont to see pictures and videos of the adventure that awaits! Deer Run Camps & Retreats: 3845 Perkins Road. Thompson’s Station, TN 37179. 888-794-2918. Camps. DeerRunRetreat.org. Contact@ DeerRunRetreat.org. Nondenominational, Christ-centered camp on 100 scenic wooded acres. Campers experience “Deeper Faith and Greater

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