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Have fun & learn to row Atlanta Junior Rowing Association, AJRA, has officially opened registration for the popular spring break and summer camps for 2017. The club is once again offering exciting opportunities for middle and high school students to try a new sport and make new friends over the school breaks. Spring Break Learnto-Row Camp will run April 3-7, 10am12:30pm, while Summer Learn-to-Row Camps are offered in two-week sessions all summer long. Visit ajracrew.com for schedule and pricing details. Camps are co-ed and geared toward participants that have little to no rowing experience or knowledge. In addition to camps, AJRA offers year-round programs on the competitive, developmental, and recreational levels. Depending on the time commitment and experience desired by the participant, AJRA has the appropriate program for all middle school and high school athletes. The competitive squads (novice and varsity) are rigorous programs with huge rewards. The recreational team is for high school students that want to learn about the sport in a non-competitive environ-

ment. Lastly, the developmental squad (endearingly known as DSquad), is a fun program for middle school students. AJRA was founded in 1988 as a nonprofit club sport dedicated to providing opportunities for high school students throughout metro Atlanta to participate in the Olympic sport of rowing. Today, AJRA has more than 240

rowers from approximately 40 middle and high schools. Over 60% of AJRA graduates go on to row at the collegiate level, with approximately 40% earning athletic scholarships. Atlanta Junior Rowing Association is dedicated to providing its athletes an unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime. Whether participating in a competitive or non-competitive

Strength. Focus. Teamwork.

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For more info about any of our rowing programs, including year-round teams and summer camps for middle school and high school athletes, please get in touch! convo: email: on land: online:

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program, the participant will gain selfdiscipline, team reliance, goal-setting, and time management skills. AJRA is committed to the betterment of the individual by providing a positive experience through the ultimate team sport of rowing. www.ajracrew.com 770-835-5769 ajra.information@gmail.com.

Join Atlanta Junior Rowing Association in 2017! Get started with Georgia’s most

successful and largest rowing team in any of our programs for brand new rowers. All practices are held on the Chattahoochee River in Roswell - no experience needed for any Learn-to-Row camp.

Summer Sneak Peek Session: Saturday, March 18th, 10am

Spring Break Learn-to-Row Camp: Monday, April 3rd — Friday, April 7th 10am - 12:30pm

Summer Learn-to-Row Camps: Session 1: June 5 — June 15 Session 2: June 19 — June 29 Session 3: July 3 — July 13 Session 4: July 17 — July 27 Camp start times: 7:30am, 10:00am, or 6:00pm. Accelerated one-week camps also available for high school athletes.

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Summer learning & fun “What will we do with the kids this summer?” Are you one of many parents plagued by this question as the 10 week summer break looms? Maybe you have several weeks covered with sports camps, vacations, and visits from the grandparents. But you still have 4-5 weeks to fill up. The Goddard School campuses located on Bethelview Rd. in Cumming and Old Atlanta Rd. in Suwanee have great options for you. With the ability to do as little as 2 weeks, and as few as 2 days each week, The Goddard School provides the flexibility you need this summer. With weekly field trips, special visitors, and other fun-filled opportunities, your search is over for filling those summer gaps, or if you need the full 10 weeks. Both campuses are SACS accredited, as well, so we find fun ways to keep our students’ minds active. We hear from so many Forsyth educators of the struggles of those early weeks of school as the

students brush off the cobwebs from their summer vacation. Our summer camps will be powered by STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) related themes, trips and visitors, ensuring your kids will be having a blast while being mentally stimulated, as well. Both campuses are equipped with indoor gymnasiums, multiple outside play areas with specialized turf, and technology learning opportunities in the classrooms. Both Robin Ray (owner, Old Atlanta location) and Jean Croft (owner, Cumming location) have been with Goddard for more than a decade now and boast two of the most experienced and tenured faculties in the business. So don’t wait any longer! Schedule your visit today so you can see first-hand what sets The Goddard School apart from your other options this summer. We’ll look forward to meeting you and your family soon!

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Listen for the Songs of Nature this Spring Break

Magical Fairy Houses and more March 18 - May 31

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Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are a SACS/CASI accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. We pride ourselves on having highly qualified, experienced teachers who are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and guiding children along their journey of learning. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education. Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our preprimary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each classroom. The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside picnic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings. The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: Coding and Robotics, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Physical Education, Tai Chi and Organic Gardening. Even our Pre-Primary students participate in Physical Education, art and Spanish.

Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the new Montessori Kids Academy school bus. In addition to regular field trips that are off-site, we have many different visitors such as the Forsyth County firefighters, police and K-9 unit, Recycling Center, the Reptile Man and many other people who help complement our curriculum. Students enjoy daily yoga and journal writing in their classrooms as well as the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy gives parents quarterly reports of their child’s progress, as well as frequent parent education nights, student presentations, and school social events. We want our families to feel like they are part of our school family. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic S.T.E.A.M. summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. The students will also participate in weekly field trips, either in-house for our youngest campers or off-site for the older students. Every day has an exciting new activity and each week’s theme will bring new excitement to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination. We invite you to our upcoming open house March 25th, from 11:00-2:00, or schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

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Montessori Kids Academy 3034 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 www.montessoricumming.com

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Life-changing, empowering & fun Parents call Camp SAY a “lifechanging” summer camp where kids & teens who stutter develop self-confidence, build communication skills, and forge friendships to last a lifetime. Camp SAY 2017 dates: August 1st15th. Camp SAY is an ACA-accredited campcombining the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience with activities and programs empowering young people who stutter. This unique 2-week sleep-away camp is on a 500-acre 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 also available). Young people from across the country attend Camp SAY yearafter-year. Camp provides a culture of acceptance and positivity; 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 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 optional speech therapy, including individual sessions personalized to fit a child’s unique goals and needs, plus group therapy sessions. 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: 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) a non-profit organization.

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Roswell registration for summer camp starting March 20 Let’s get this summer started! Roswell is offering a multitude of great camps, classes and special events this summer. Resident registration starts on Monday, March 20, 2017, and open registration starts on Monday, March 27, 2017. This year’s summer camps include our always-popular Day Camps on both the east and west sides of Roswell, as well as specialty camps including: • Adaptive Programs (recreation opportunities for individuals disabilities)— Clay Camp, Paddleboarding, Theatre, Art, Adult Bocce, Young Adult Club, Multi-Sports Program, Aquatic Fitness, Friendship Camp, Fitness, and more. • Arts—ArtsCool, Art Adventures, Jewelry, Photography, Sewing, Clay, Photography, Drawing and Painting, Murals, Artists’ Studio Camps, and more. • Athletics—Swim Team, Dive Team, Swim Lessons, Aquatic Camp, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Sportykes, Tennis, Volleyball, Multi-Sport, Disc Golf, Fencing, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Softball, Speed/Agility/Conditioning, Little Chippers Golf, and Food, Fun, and Fitness Camp. • Specialty—Adventure Camp, Bal-

ance & Skateboard Camp, Paddleboard and Slacking, Balance, Pump Track, Outdoor Academy, Circus Camps, Fort Building, Survival Camp, Fairy Camp, Health Living, and more. • Engineering for Kids® Camps— Junior Robotics, Junior Mechanical Engineering and Toys, Pirate Academy, Video Game Design, and more.

• Bricks4Kidz® Camps—Galaxy Far, Far Away, Super Hero Academy, Bricks4Girlz, and Jurassic Brick Land. • Cooking—Cooking with Chemistry, Science of Tast, Kitchen Fundamentals, What Do Children Eat in Different Countries?, Let’s Cook, and more. • Gymnastics—Girls’ and Boys’

Gymnastics Camps, PreSchool Gymnastics Camp, Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp, Tumbling for Cheerleading Camp, Handspring Clinic, Cartwheel Clinic, Tumbling and Trampoline Camp • Performing Arts—Dance, Drama, and Theatre/Musical Theatre Camps, Voice Lessons, and Piano Lessons. The summer brochure also has detailed information about our pools and spraygrounds, Active Adults (50+) programs, Community Health & Wellness programs, and summer special events, like the City’s Movies Under the Stars series, Riverside Sounds concert series, the Family Music and Wellness Expo, and our Slip-N-Slide Extravaganza. Read detailed descriptions and view dates/times for camps and programs in the Summer Program Brochure by visiting www.roswellgov.com/registration. Registration is available 24 hours a day at www.roswellgov.com/register, starting on the days listed above. In-person registration is available at the main Recreation & Parks Office at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30075. For more information, contact recweb@roswellgov.com or call 770641-3705.

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Join N-Step Dance Academy for Some Summer Fun!! LIL’ LUAU DANCE CAMP - $175.00* June 19th-23rd, 2017 ALL DAY MINI DANCE MANIA CAMP - $195.00* June 19th-23rd, 2017 ALL DAY DANCE WORKSHOP - $235.00* June 26th- June 30th, 2017 ALL DAY DANCE MANIA - $235.00* 017 JULY 10th -14th, 2017 TUMBLING CAMPP NEW - $200.00* 177 July 17th-21st, 2017 BALLET INTENSIVEE NEW - $200.00* (EVENING HOURS!) h 2017 AND AN July 10th-14th, 2017 June 26th- June 30th, PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY BOOT CAMP - Price is TBA* JUNE 12th-16th, 2017

• Receive $10.00 off your camp with early registration! • Summer registration begins February 15, 2017 • Early summer registration deadline is April 15, 2017

770.886.6500

www.nstepdanceacademy.com 2623 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 200 Suwanee, GA 30024

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N-Step Dance Academy NSDA is offering multiple options for summer dancing fun!! We are offering fun and energetic camps to dancers ages 3-18! Below you will find the different camps/dates/pricing that will be offered through the summer of 2017, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our front office! • Receive $10.00 off your camp with early registration! • Summer registration begins February 15, 2017 • Early summer registration dead-

line is April 15, 2017 • We are offering a 10% second child discount for those who enroll siblings into summer camps! • There is a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee per dancer. • No refunds will be issued. • Please review the summer camp options, download, fill out, and return the Summer Camp Registration Form with payment in full to the front desk. • We will have a Summer Camp Registration table at the dress rehearsal and recital!

Sunsational summer Have your camper join us at McGinnis Woods this summer for our Sunsational Summer Camp 2017! 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 4-13. Camp begins May 30 and runs weekly themed sessions ending August 4. Campers may attend individual weeks or the entire summer. Camp hours are from 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 exciting destination including the Tellus Museum, Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo , Stars and Strikes, and the Consolidated Gold Mines and enjoy daily activities including water slides, nature walks, STEM activities and group games in our full court, 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, learn a sport, 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!

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Strong kids, rock star role models In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, kids need camp more than ever. It is the ideal escape from the pressures and messages that bombard them from every side. Every camp wants to provide an experience that is memorable, fun, and that has lasting meaningful impact. Strong Rock does, too, but there is more they hope campers will take home with them. James and Corie Himstedt, the owners and directors, understand parents are not just looking for nostalgic moments of childhood past. Parents want to choose experiences for their kids that will help them develop the social skills, moral character, and practical tools necessary for success in an ever-challenging world. The counselors and staff at Strong Rock are serious about their responsibility as role models. They take pride in the quality of instruction they deliver and their greatest pleasure is seeing campers grow in knowledge and character. Outside of skill classes, counselors look for opportunities to

help campers develop meaningful relationships, navigate good decision-making, wade through moral challenges, and discover what God wants them to know about Him and themselves. Strong Rock is a co-ed Christian camp for 1st through 11th graders, offering a variety of skill classes, exciting evening programs, and genuine biblical discovery. Their Open House is Sunday, March 26th, from 1:305:30pm. It is the perfect opportunity for campers to see some of what to expect from their Strong Rock experience. After a short tour, families can grab a snack and head off to enjoy activities. Campers will meet some of the staff, and parents will have the opportunity to spend time with the directors. The camp is conveniently located 1.5hrs northeast of Atlanta in Cleveland, GA. For more information, please visit www. strongrockcamp.com or call Rebecca at (706) 348-1533. Come see why at Strong Rock everyone is family.

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7 reasons teenagers need to attend summer camp Courtesy of Marine Military Academy Structure & routine Who says teenagers should sleep in and relax all day during the summer? That’s what Saturdays are for! Teens attending summer camp have an easier time getting back into the school routine than those who didn’t follow a schedule. Exercise Most summer camp activities are physical, and don’t require the use of a phone, computer or television. Campers will naturally work out their bodies as they swim, hike or play ball. Even at academic-based camps, teenagers are more likely to exercise than they would at home. New friends Summer camp is the best place for teenagers to make new friends. They can expand their social circle – and their Instagram followers! Social skills Summer camp helps teenagers fine-tune their manners and communications skills because they must meet new people and interact with them for days or weeks at a time. Teens with good social skills also have greater self-

confidence. New challenges Whether it’s riding a horse or swimming for the first time, summer camp allows teens to challenge themselves and try new things in a safe environment. When they discover they can do it, it gives them an instant shot of self-esteem!

Self-confidence & self-esteem Any victories teenagers experience at summer camp (a new skill, award, leadership position, etc.) will help build their confidence and self-esteem. Why are these traits important? Successful adults don’t lack either one! Independence At some point, all kids have to

“leave the nest,” and summer camp can help teenagers and parents prepare for that day. Teens who spend weeks away at camp learn to become more independent. Because they’ve learned how to rely on themselves to a certain extent, these teens are not as nervous when they move away to college … and neither are their parents.

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For the little stemist in your life 1997, owners Bob and Sue Hagan have created one of America’s finest summer science and technology camps. The original business operated under the name, Summer Science Day Camps, Inc., which is still the affiliate company name. Bob and Sue have a combined 30 plus years of teaching experience and both hold a Master’s Degree in Education. The first summer camp was called “Special Effects” which taught campers the science involved in Hollywood’s Special Effects techniques. As time progressed, additional age groups and science themes were added. Beginning in 2001, Camp Young Scientist was created to accommodate children ages 6-8. Each year additional Science Camp themes were added and there are now 48, and counting, offering exciting projects and experiments for kids ages 4-15! In 2015, we added Tech Scientific to our name to reflect our new emphasis on technology camps. We are now known as Club SciKidz/Tech Scientific. We have recently added a great variety of new camps: Coding for P-K, Waterbotics, Minecraft, EV3 LEGO Robotics, RPG Gaming, Mobile App Creation, Java Programming, and Advanced Veterinary Medicine. Camp days are Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Pre and Post camp hours are available. There are 14 locations available in Metro Atlanta. Visit www.clubscikidz.com for more information or call 678-294-9504.

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Milton Montessori expands in 2017 Milton Montessori School started in January 2008 as Red Apple Montessori. Back then, there were only two classrooms, one Toddler and one Primary. Through the years, the school has added two additional classrooms, and now, Milton Montessori School is set to open their new 6000 sq. ft school building in the summer of 2017. The expansion will allow Milton Montessori School to offer Montessori programs from infants through third grade. While the school will utilize the original school building for the new Lower Elementary program, the Infant, Toddler and Primary classrooms will be located in the new building. Along with the new building, there will be additional playground space added with new equipment, and the outdoor learning environment will include a newly expanded garden. While the growth of the school has added more classrooms and space, several key things remain the same. The teaching staff at Milton Montessori has been the same since the early days of the school. As the classrooms were added, the Montessori teaching staff grew too, and they have stayed. This Montessori teaching staff has around fifty years of combined teaching experience, and that is not the only thing that sets Milton Montessori School apart from other schools. Another valuable asset is the number of children in each class. The new classrooms will offer space for twenty Primary children in the classrooms. This lower number of children will allow more individualized time for lessons with students, while still

offering a large enough group for socialization within the mixed age group. The new building opens this summer, and Summer Camp is right around the corner. Milton Montessori School will offer STEM Summer Camp from June 5th through July 28th. The

STEM camp will offer campers lots of hands on work to nurture the curious spirit of the child. There will be in-house field trips to further support the STEM learning. For more detail please check www.TheMiltonMontessoriSchool.com

Join Us for Our STEM Summer Camp Little Hands, Big Achievements from Infants to Elementary CAMPS

SCIENCE June 5-9 • June 12-16

Mad Scientist!

TECHNOLOGY June 19-23 • June 26-30

It’s a Tech World around us.

ENGINEERING July 3-7 • July 10-14

What kind of Engineer is your favorite?

MATH July 17-21 • July 24-28

Mathematics Mania!

Space is limited for all camps. Don’t wait, or you will miss out on a summer of interactive learning. While others are are bored, our students will be working collaboratively and strengthening their creativity and critical thinking.

770-664-2869

3505 Bethany Bend Milton, GA 30004

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Is your child getting the sleep they need? A significant amount of behavioral and learning issues in children are due to lack of sleep. Brain synapses are created during the day at a rate of 800 per second during times of cognitive stimulation. A brand new synapse is a very fragile thing immediately after creation. The brain takes care of this via a process called neuroplasticity. During sleep, the brain concretes these connections together making them much stronger. It's done during "slow wave sleep" in the hippocampus for vocabulary and during Stage 2 Non- REM sleep for motor skills. Any emotional/social memory is solidified during REM sleep. A child's sleep is qualitatively different than adults since 40% of children's sleep is spent in “slow wave sleep”. That's ten times more than an adult’s sleep pattern. Facts are retained and solidified during this 40% period. Missing a single hour of sleep can reduce the cognitive maturation process the equivalent of two years. The ability to "catch up" gets lost if the sleep loss in chronic. A lack of sleep causes a lack of attention span and debilitates the body's ability to extract glucose from the bloodstream. This is the energy that all cells use to function, especially in the prefrontal cortex. Less sleep means less attention, less focus and less self- control. Improve your child's sleep patterns by removing access to electronic devices from their bed-time routine. With enough sleep, children will be happier, smarter, more focused and will develop a brain that is ready to handle their busy lives.

Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies® provides secure, nurturing, educational environments for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years. We help children to

bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. Find a location near you: www.kidsrkidsatlanta.com Kids ‘R’ Kids Historic Roswell 200 Pine Grove Road Roswell, GA

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Oak Grove Academy serving north Fulton and south Forsyth since 1998 North Fulton and Forsyth's Original All-inclusive Summer Camp, Oak Grove Academy has been providing a carefully selected but diverse schedule of activities (both on and off campus) since 1998! Children are in developmentally appropriate groups, all with an extremely low counselor-to-camper ratio, to ensure that each camper safely and completely experiences Oak Grove Academy Summer Camp. Oak Grove Academy’s summer camp program is truly unique, in that • It is led by educational specialists who are assisted by monitors with specific developmental experience, in the subjects they’ve been carefully selected to impart • Arts and crafts are led by artists with a penchant for teaching, and in addition to creative and unique projects, Oak Grove Academy summer campers receive in depth exposure to all mediums • Sports are both individual and group, both ball and racquet or stick

oriented, and flow from initial orientation to in depth strategy and advanced level performance/practice, by the close of summer camp (children will enjoy 14 sports during this time). • Field trips are educational, exciting, pointed, and above all, numerous Campers experience achievement and attainment, while learning and honing such skills as collaboration, perseverance, self-reliance and strategy. We also provide private movie screenings every Tuesday, along with continuing a beloved Oak Grove Academy Summer Camp tradition, Aquatic Center Fridays. If your child is between 4-10 years old and you are looking for a safe, well-rounded and extremely enjoyable yet educational way for them to spend their summer break, look no further. For more information on our Summer Camps contact Oak Grove Academy at 770-772-7474 or visit our website at www.oakgroveacademy.org

MAY 30TH – AUGUST 3RD • 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Since 1999, N. Fulton & S. Forsyth Original All Inclusive Summer Camp ART | SPORTS | MUSIC AND DRAMA | CULINARY CLASS SPECIAL EVENTS All inclusive activities, meals, field trips and excursions. ★ Meals Are Included! ★ Activity Fees Are Included! ★ Entrance Fees Are Included! Each themed week typically consists of four expertly monitored field trips including private movie showings and OGA’s now legendary Aquatic Fridays

Free Before and After Care! Call for Detailed Camp Calendar

770-772-7474 3460 Francis Road • Alpharetta, GA 30004 • www.oakgroveacademy.org

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How youth team sports are shaping kids' and teens' values on and off the field Sportsmanship on and off the field: Coaching today's youth to work as a team (BPT) - 2016 will be remembered for is its exciting and emotional highlights of sports teams working together to achieve new heights, from hometown heroes to some of sports history's greatest athletes. Whether it's a neighborhood scrimmage or a national championship, experts agree that the benefits of belonging to a team are significant, and they range well beyond physical exercise. These important experiences teach lessons that help shape kids and teens' outlooks about themselves, working with others and the world around them. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, through its national partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings, has introduced tens of thousands of kids and teens to various sports through its popular ALL STARS program. ALL STARS is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's leading team sports program, offering opportunities for Clubs around the country to organize football, basketball, cheer, dance and step programs. Based on observations from participating Clubs around the country, here are the top life lessons instilled by being part of a team and how participation can help kids and teens feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. Teamwork: By working together on a team, kids and teens can learn not only how to lead, but also how to follow directions. The ability to work well with others will help them at home, at school and at game time. Young people also experience the satisfaction of working together toward a common goal, which is an essential skill to learn for successes down the road. Sportsmanship: Whether in sports, with family and friends, or at the workplace, it's important to know how to properly handle winning and losing. Kids and teens who learn that it's okay to lose - and how to act when they do, gain an important skill to help them throughout their life. Through sports, they can learn to play fair, act with humility and handle both victory and defeat with grace, style and dignity. Strong character: By mastering athletic skills, players gain self-confidence that carries through to the real world. By practicing regularly they learn discipline and responsibility. By playing in a

fast-paced game, kids and teens learn to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions. By being part of a team, young people experience a sense of belonging while building valuable friendships. What's more, when parents and caregivers gather to watch games, it can strengthen communities and provide a sense of unity. Healthy lifestyles: Three out of 10 youth are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Finding fun ways to keep kids and teens active will help fight this growing epidemic. Team sports provide a great opportunity for young people to get moving. Because it's fun, they often don't even realize its exercise. By promoting an active life-

style from an early age, caregivers can help today's youth learn healthy habits that can have a lifelong impact. Practice makes perfect: No one throws a perfect spiral or hits a threepointer the first time they try. To improve at sports, you need to practice. Sports teach kids and teens that if they want something, they have to work for it. Practice and proper preparation are key skills throughout life - whether for a big game, big test at school or any of life's big challenges. Want to help encourage kids and teens in your community to play team sports and learn these important life lessons? It can be as easy as visiting a local restaurant. Through its Team Up for Kids initiative,

Buffalo Wild Wings supports ALL STARS, helping to teach sportsmanship, promote positive self-image, build character and encourage healthy, active lifestyles of our nation's young people. Buffalo Wild Wings' guests can support this important cause with the purchase of sauce and seasoning bottles sold in-store or online, with $1 from each purchase going directly to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. By 2020, Buffalo Wild Wings will have donated more than $16 million to fund football, basketball, cheer, dance and step programs, as well as facility renovations at local Boys & Girls Clubs through ALL STARS grants. To learn more, visit www.bgca.org.

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Day Camps Horse camps

Willow South Riding School, Celebrating 17 years of excellence in riding! Johns Creek location with INDOOR ARENA. We offer all levels of instruction. Ages 5-12. 9am-1pm. Learn to ride in a fun, safe program with skilled instructors and experienced horses. www.willowsouth.com. $375 includes camp shirt and horse show! Send email to willowsouth@gmail. com. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Spring Break - April 3-7; June 5-9; June 12-16, June 19-23; June 26-30; July 10-14, July 17-21; July 24-28

Parks And Recreation

Find your family’s fun this summer with Alpharetta Recreation and Parks! Camps include Art Exploration, Sports Camps, Babysitter Boot Camp, and Specialty Camps (cheer, dance, gymnastics, LEGO, tennis). One-week or multi-day sessions offered for ages 3-17; dates/times/costs vary. Also available: General Day Camp at Wills Park, CIT Junior Counselor Program, and Camp Happy Hearts (for children with mild disabilities). Recreation classes continue during summertime too. Choose from cupcake decorating,

Sponsored Section • EMPTY NEST harps, karate, outdoor adventure programs, teen drawing/art portfolio, tree climbing, swimming lessons, and more! Activities held at various locations in Alpharetta. For info: 678-297-6100. To browse 2017 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide or to enroll: www.alpharetta.ga.us/recreation.

Pre School

Get ready for Kids ‘R’ Kids most interactive summer adventure ever! Now Enrolling! Discover and explore a unique camp each week! Now Registering ages 5 through 12 years old. During our 10week summer camp series, campers explore their hidden talents, potential passions and intriguing interests. Campers will experience art and cooking, engineering and community service, and everything in-between. This summer camp is all about the journey to discover what suits each camper’s personality - the quest to discover what they like best. Plenty of field trips and outdoor fun are included! We invite parents to join in the fun by following our weekly adventures across social media. #KRKCamp17. www.kidsrkidsatlanta.com

Rowing

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Summer is time to sharpen skills. Camps. Academics. Enrichment.

Saint Andrew Rowing Club in Roswell. Rising 6th -12th graders learn boat handling and rowing technique on the beautiful Chattahoochee River! Our smaller environment offers more time on the water and time with our excellent coaches! Intro to Rowing I: One week camps for beginners. AM and PM sessions, $150/session; $250/full day. Intro to Rowing II: Two week AM camps for those who have completed Intro I or an intro fall/spring season, $250/session. Dates: 6/12-6/16, 6/19-6/23*, 6/26-6/30, 7/10-7/14*, 7/17-7/21, 7/24-7/28* * Full Day option available. Visit www.standrewrowing.com for more details or to sign up! Learn to Row with Atlanta Junior Rowing Association this summer! No experience is needed for students ages 12+ to get started with the ultimate team sport. All summer camp practices will be held on the Chattahoochee River, at the AJRA boathouse, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell. Four two-week camp sessions are available for brand new rowers throughout June and July, with two one-week accelerated camps available for high school athletes. Check out our full summer schedule at www. ajracrew.com, or email us for more details: ajra.information@gmail.com.

Science

Club SciKidz Science and Technology Camps: Club SciKidz offers children and teen’s age’s 4-5, exciting camps in science and technology. Camps include experiments and projects in Video Game Creation, Robotics, Veterinary Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Culinary Science, Paleontology, Engineering, Space, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, LEGO Robotics, Medicine, Programming, 3-D Printing, and Drones. For 17 years, Club Scikidz has been providing an opportunity for young people to see how science works in the real world. Our 48 themed camps inspire interest in science and technology by involving children in the creation of a multitude of take-away projects in each camp. 14 Metro Atlanta locations available. www.clubscikidz.com for more information or call 678-493-5651.

Soccer

Our summer programs feature everything from math to leadership to athletics, including basketball, soccer and distance running. Visit cottageschool.org to learn more about our summer programs.

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Soccer Camps at Emory University Boys Camps Eagle Full Day Camps – June 19-23 and July 24-28 for boys ages 7-14, extended care available. Eagle Elite Residential/Commuter Camp - July 7-9 for boys ages 13-18 Info available at www.eagleboyssoccercamps.com or contact: Camp Director, Sonny Travis, Emory Men’s Head Soccer Coach, sonny.travis@emory.edu or 404-727-0597.

December 2015 Eagle Day Camp each week is $335 and includes lunch. Campers will be grouped by age and ability for all camps. Info for residential or commuter camps on the website. Camps are held on the Emory campus.

Overnight Camps Florida

Waterski & Wakeboard Camp. Jack Travers’ Sunset Lakes located an hour from Orlando in the heart of Central Florida since 1973. Spring & Summer Camp includes a variety of things on the water, beginners on two skiis, learning to trick, wakeboard, wake surf and Slalom and jump. All abilities are accepted from beginner to advanced. Other fully supervised activities by adult staff include Paddle boarding fun environment mixed in with group night time activities of bowling, ping pong, beach volley ball, camp fires, movies, canoeing the natural springs of Florida, GoCarting, shopping, trip to Water Park, Beach day. Open year round. More information at www.jacktravers. com. Te;: 1-800-732-2755. Email: h2oskijacks@aol.com

Georgia

Camp Juliette Low (CJL) provides girls with exciting, outdoor experiences that foster self-confidence, promote teamwork, and develop leadership skills. At CJL, campers will find a place where they can be themselves, learn new skills, and have fun! CJL was founded in 1922 by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, and maintains its rustic setting and timehonored traditions. Today, CJL operates independently from the Girl Scouts and is open to all girls ages 7-17. Located on beautiful Lookout Mountain, CJL offers one and two week sessions June 4-July 29, 2017. Platform tents, outdoor adventure, traditional camping, fun and friendship! Preparing Girls for Confident Living and Leadership Since 1922. www.CJL.org Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mtn in NW GA is a traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6–14. Just 2 hours from Atlanta, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high-ropes, climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery & more! Founded in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories. Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured! Counselors are collegeage and live in the cabins with the

December 2015 campers. Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers. Come tour the camp at our Open House May 21, 2017 from 2-5 pm. 423-472-6070 or go to www.campwoodmont.com Strong Rock Camp is a place our campers call “home” and everyone is family. A co-ed Christian camp in the northeast Georgia mountains offering 6-day mini and 13-day main sessions for 1st-11th graders. Our mature, talented, and service-oriented staff are the role models parents, and especially campers, are looking for. Unconditional love and acceptance help every camper belong. We build confident and independent kids through a wide range of activities, including horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, super science, dance, drama, arts and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing and rocketry. Located in Cleveland, Georgia, 1.5hrs from Atlanta and 20 min from the end of 400. 706-348-1533. www.strongrockcamp.com.

Horse Camp

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp. Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! Located on 600 acres a’top Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, GA. Enrollment is limited to 50 girls, ages 8-17, offering one and 2-week sessions. We offer several riding programs and encourage each camper to participate in all of them: English and Hunt Seat; Western Stock Seat and Barrels (Gymkhana); Trails and Vaulting. 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! Come tour the camp at our Open House May 21 from 1-3pm. 706-862-2231; www.valleyviewranch.com.

Special Needs

Camp SAY: A Summer Camp for Young People who Stutter; August 1-15, 2017. 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, optional Speech Therapy is available with an SLP, expert in stuttering. Camp SAY is ACA-accredited and located on a 500-acre, 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

EMPTY NEST • Sponsored Section Traditional camp for the non-traditional camper Talisman Programs provide exceptional co-ed summer camp opportunities for young people ages 6-22 with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (Aspergers), ADD/ADHD and other learning differences. Since 1980 our ACA-accredited programs have been offering unique alternatives to ordinary summer camps. We provide a structured, nurturing environment within an exciting adventure program in which our campers can have a successful summer while increasing social skills, a sense of personal responsibility and more positive self-image. 5, 13, 16 and 19 day programs. Nestled in the beautiful western North Carolina mountains, south of Asheville, we are a 3 hour drive from Atlanta. Visit our website www.talismancamps. com or 1-855-LUV-TALI

Tennessee

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 http:// www.gsmit.org. Located on the Tennessee side of the national park. Find us on Facebook @GSMITremont to see pictures and videos of the adventure that awaits!

Texas

MMA Summer Camp: Marine Military Academy offers a four-week, military adventure camp for school boys 12-18. MMA Summer Camp is highly physical and tightly structured. In 28 days, campers participate in 30+ military challenges and sports — from archery to mud diving, from paintball to ziplining. MMA also offers an English immersion camp. At ESL Summer Camp, campers spend 25 hours/week in the classroom learning English. In the afternoons and weekends, they participate in the same activities as the regular MMA campers. To learn more about MMA Summer Camp or ESL Summer Camp, visit MMA-TX.org/ Summer Camp or contact Admissions at (956) 423-6006 or admissions@ MMA-TX.org. To apply, visit MMA-TX. org/Apply.

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