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YEARS OF ATLANTA PARENT

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Parents will use our curated Top 10 lists to explore all Atlanta has to offer, from schools to museums to pediatricians to classes. Save this issue and use it all year long.

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8 Publisher’s Note 9

AP Digital

66 For the Fridge

Words of humor & wisdom

Family Fun Guide 51

Not-to-Miss Events

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Eating Out: BLUETOP; Amazing Castle Exhibit at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

53 Butterflies

Features 44

Departments

Galore!

Should You Home School?

More parents are opting for home schooling. Read about the pros and cons, and use our resources to get started.

57 Free Fun

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Peter Pan

There’s no need to drive hours for sun and sand – these nearby beaches will help you cool off quicker.

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July Calendar

Silly Old Bear is Everywhere

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Fourth of July Events

Beaches Close to Home

It’s the summer of Winnie the Pooh – he pops up at an exhibit at the High; a movie about Christopher Robin; and at a playspace for toddlers – the One Acre Wood.

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You’re Invited to the 5th Annual Tower of Talent Presented by Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits

WHEN: Saturday, October 20 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs

Atlanta’s most-talented kids ages 6 to 21 are showcased with ‘kids helping kids’ in this inspirational concert as they perform, sing and entertain. Mark your calendar for an extra special 5th Anniversary performance this year.

The Annual Tower of Talent is inspired and underwritten by Michael Greenbaum, owner of Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits. The Tower of Talent has raised almost $1.5 Million (and counting) for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s music therapy program.

All proceeds go directly to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Publisher’s Note Summer’s Going Fast – Play with Your Family Being a parent can be a serious business. That’s why it’s so important to have fun with your kids when you get the chance.

This month’s issue is packed with ideas for doing just that, starting with our “Top 10 Lists for Everything Family” (Page 10). It’s a family resource you can use all year long to find some of the best places in Atlanta to entertain your family, from restaurants to museums to places to splash around, and everything in between. You’ll also find help with some of the more serious aspects of being a family – recommended health care providers, good places for childcare, where to shop, a guide to schools and more.

We want you to make the most of your summer with the kids this year, whether you’ll be staying in town and becoming hometown tourists or heading to a beach for fun in the sun.

Tourists-at-home will love some of the special events this summer, including “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic” at the High Museum of Art (Page 56 )and the musical “Peter Pan” at the Serenbe Playhouse (Page 59). When you need to get out of town, our guide to nearby beaches on Page 55 will help you decide where to go.

And though it’s still July, some families are already looking to the start of the next school year – opening day for some metro school districts is Aug. 1. With that in mind, read our story “Home Schooling: A Parent’s Guide” (Page 44) to see if teaching your kids at home is something you should consider.

How’s your summer going so far? Drop us a line at Facebook. com/AtlantaParentMagazine and tell us about the fun adventures with your family.

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Family Attractions l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391

l Six Flags Over Georgia sixflags.com/overgeorgia Austell, 770-739-3400

l Fernbank Museum of Natural History fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta, 404-929-6300

l Skyview Atlanta skyviewatlanta.com Atlanta, 678-949-9023

l Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org Atlanta, 404-581-4000 l High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta, 404-733-4400 l Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park nps.gov/malu Atlanta, 404-331-5190 x5046

l Stone Mountain Park stonemountainpark.com Stone Mountain, 800-401-2407 l World of Coca-Cola worldofcoca-cola.com Atlanta, 404-676-5151 l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453

Our curated list will help you explore all Atlanta has to offer, from schools to attractions and more.

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Museums

l Atlanta History Center atlantahistorycenter.com Atlanta, 404-814-4000

l College Football Hall of Fame cfbhall.com Atlanta, 404-880-4800

l The Booth Western Art Museum boothmuseum.org Cartersville, 770-387-1300

l Fernbank Museum of Natural History fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta, 404-929-6300

l Center for Civil and Human Rights civilandhumanrights.org Atlanta, 678-999-8990

l Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center gwinnettehc.com Buford, 770-904-3500

l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391 l Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-659-5437

l High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta, 404-733-4400 l Tellus Science Museum tellusmuseum.org Cartersville, 770-606-5700

Because Science Matters Open minds and ignite a passion for science at Tellus.

The museum features four main galleries with interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-theart telescope. Children will have a blast conducting hands-on experiments with light, sound, magnets and more.

Gardens and Nature Centers

l Atlanta Botanical Gardens atlantabg.org Atlanta, 404-876-5859; Gainesville, 404888-4760 l Autrey Mill Nature Preserve autreymill.org Johns Creek, 678-366-3511 l Blue Heron Nature Preserve bhnp.org Atlanta, 404-946-6394 l Callaway Resort & Gardens callawaygardens.com Pine Mountain, 844-512-3826 l Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055 l Dunwoody Nature Center dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3322 l Elachee Nature Science Center elachee.org Gainesville, 770-535-1976 l Gibbs Gardens gibbsgardens.com Ball Ground, 770-893-1881 l Reynolds Nature Preserve reynoldsnaturepreserve.org Morrow, 770-603-4188 l Smith-Gilbert Gardens smithgilbertgardens.com Kennesaw, 770-919-0248

Cartersville 770-606-5700 TellusMuseum.org sponsored

Historic Homes l Barrington Hall roswell.com/barrington-hall Roswell, 770-640-3855

l Rhodes Hall rhodeshall.org Atlanta, 404-885-7800

l Bulloch Hall bullochhall.org Roswell, 770-992-1731

l Smith Plantation roswellgov.com/smithplantation Roswell, 770-671-3978

l The Herndon Home herndonhome.org Atlanta, 404-581-9813

l Stately Oaks Plantation historicaljonesboro.org Jonesboro, 770-473-0197

l The Mable House Historic Home mablehouse.org Mableton, 770-819-3285

l William Root House Museum roothousemuseum.com Marietta, 770-426-4982

l Margaret Mitchell House atlantahistorycenter.com/mmh Atlanta, 404-249-7015

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l Wren’s Nest wrensnest.org Atlanta, 404-753-7735

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Locomotive, History and STEAM-Powered fun

Smaller Museums

l Delta Flight Museum deltamuseum.org Atlanta, 404-715-7886

l Marietta Museum of History mariettahistory.org Marietta, 770-794-5710

l Fernbank Science Center fernbank.edu Atlanta, 678-874-7102

l Michael C. Carlos Museum carlos.emory.edu Atlanta, 404-727-4282

l Funk Heritage Center reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Waleska, 770-720-5970

l Museum of Design Atlanta museumofdesign.org Atlanta, 404-979-6455

l Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville, 770-536-1900

Discover locomotives, history, and STEAM-powered fun at THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM, located in downtown Kennesaw!

The Southern Museum tells the exciting story of the Great Locomotive Chase, explores railroad history and technology, and discusses the Civil War from a local perspective.

l Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History southernmuseum.org Kennesaw, 770-427-2117

l The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum jimmycarterlibrary.gov Atlanta, 404-865-7100

l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013

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Special Interest For renaissance fans, l Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament medievaltimes.com Lawrenceville, 888-935-6878 For tree lovers, l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356 Buford, 404-277-6113 For the health detective, l David J. Sencer CDC Museum cdc.gov/museum Atlanta, 404-639-0830 l Bodies: The Exhibition premierexhibitions.com Atlanta, 404-496-4274

iFly

For thrills, l iFLY Atlanta ,iflyworld.com Atlanta, 678-803-4359

For puppet lovers, l Center for Puppetry Arts, puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391

For the little firefighter, l Marietta Fire Museum Marietta.com/Marietta-fire-museum Marietta, 770-794-5466

For train lovers, l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013

l For little builders, LEGOLAND Discovery Center atlanta.legolanddiscoverycenter.com Atlanta, 404-848-9252

For news junkies, l CNN Studio Tour tours.cnn.com Atlanta, 404-827-2300

Quirky and Out-of-the-Box Activities

Go to atlantaparent.com for 250 Fun Things to do With Kids, including: l Tiny and Secret Doors

l Ghost Tours

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l Scavenger Hunts

l Escape Rooms

l Atlanta Public Art Tour

l Clue Town Books

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Places to Play All Day

Come Jump With Us Swing on a flying trapeze, jump on multiple trampoline areas and tumbling lanes, or challenge friends to Atlanta’s most authentic Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course. Reach new heights on Atlanta’s only super trampoline, Mad Maxx.

l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 l Andretti Indoor Karting & Games andrettikarting.com Marietta, 678-712-4247 Roswell, 770-992-5688 l Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce, 706-335-3866 l Fun Spot America – Atlanta funspotamericaatlanta.com Fayetteville, 407-363-3867 l Glow Galaxy glowgalaxy.com Norcross, 770-927-7672 l Lakepoint Station lakepointstation.com Cartersville, 678-719-0921 l Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com Atlanta, 770-995-0717 Alpharetta, 770-521-9100 Suwanee, 770-945-7111 l Malibu Grand Prix mailbunorcross.com Norcross, 770-416-7630 l Metro Fun Center metrofuncenter.com Atlanta, 404-724-8826 l Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations

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Trampoline Parks l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020

l Jumping World jumpingworldusa.com Kennesaw, 770-672-7616

l Get Air getairsports.com Multiple locations

l Launch Trampoline Park launchcumming.com Cumming, 678-807-7772

l Gravity Indoor Trampoline Park jumpintogravity.com Snellville, 770-696-2839

l Rockin’ Jump rockinjump.com/buford Buford, 678-324-9590

l Jump N Joy jump-n-joy.com Douglasville, 678-909-5635

l SkyZone Trampoline Park skyzone.com Multiple locations

l Jumpstreet gotjump.com Lawrenceville, 678-847-0123

l XDrenaline xdrenaline.com Marietta, 770-604-1367

Jump Places l BounceU bounceu.com Kennesaw, 770-919-2226 l Catch Air catchairparty.com Multiple locations l FunAThon myfunathon.com Lawrenceville, 678-478-7259 l HippoHop hippohopp.com Atlanta, 404-634-4964 l Jump Jump jump-jump.com Peachtree Corners, 770-558-1525

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l Kids Paradise kidsparadiseparty.com Norcross, 404-445-7786 l Leapin’ Lizards leapinlizardsplay.com Decatur, 404-537-3030 l MoJoBas Fun Factory mojobasfunfactory.com Douglasville, 770-575-0717 l Monkey Joe’s monkeyjoes.com Cumming, 770-887-5678 Marietta, 770-792-2244 Newnan, 770-251-7226 l Woody’s Jump N Play woodysjumpnplay.com McDonough, 770-914-2973

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Rollerskating/Ice Skating l All American Skating Center aaskate.com Stone Mountain, 770-469-9775 l Cascade Skating cascadeskating.com Atlanta, 404-996-0078 l Center Ice Arena centericearena.org Sandy Springs, 404-529-8425

Big Splash Interactive Fountain at Suwanee Town Center

Places to Splash Outdoors

l Acworth Beach acworth.com/attractions/Acworth-beach Acworth, 770-917-1234

l Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play roswellgov.com Roswell, 770-594-6158

l Big Splash Interactive Fountain at Suwanee Town Center suwanee.com/services/parks Suwanee, 770-945-8996

l Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens callawaygardens.com Pine Mountain, 800-852-3810

l Margaritaville at Lanier Island lanierislands.com/Margaritaville Buford, 770-945-8787

l Six Flags Whitewater sixflags.com/whitewater Marietta, 770-948-9290

l Buccaneer Cove at Malibu Grand Prix Norcross malibunorcross.com Norcross, 770-416-7630

l Six Flags Hurricane Harbor sixflags.com/overgeorgia/hurricaneharbor Austell, 770-739-3400

l Piedmont Park Aquatic Center piedmontpark.org Atlanta, 404-875-7275

l Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad kennesaw-ga.gov Kennesaw, 770-422-9714

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l The Alpharetta Family Skate Center coolerathletics.com Alpharetta, 770-649-6600 l Hot Wheels Skate Center hotwheelsskatecenter.com Woodstock, 770-592-4688 l Let’s Roll Skate and Fun Center letsrollskating.com Cumming, 770-888-5000 l Marietta Ice Center mariettaicecenter.com Marietta, 770-509-5067 l Skate-A-Long USA skatealongusa.com Lilburn, 770-921-0800 l Skate Towne Roller Rink skatetowne.com College Park, 404-768-0095 l Sparkles Family Fun Center sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Multiple locations

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Travel: City Destinations l Alpine Helen, Georgia helenga.org 800-858-8027

l Huntsville, Alabama huntsville.org 800-843-0468

l Asheville, North Carolina exploreasheville.com 828-258-6129

l Macon, Georgia maconga.org 478-743-1074

l Birmingham, Alabama birminghamal.org 800-458-8085

l Nashville, Tennessee visitmusiccity.com 800-657-6910

l Chattanooga, Tennessee chattanoogafun.com 800-322-3344

l Savannah, Georgia savannah.com 912-238-1453

l Gatlinburg, Tennessee gatlinburg.com 800-588-1817

l Lake Chatuge, Georgia golakechatuge.com 706-896-4966

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l Great Smoky Mountain Railroad gsmr.com Bryson City, 800-872-4681

l Callaway Resort & Gardens callawaygardens.com Pine Mountain, 844-512-3826

l Anakeesta anakeesta.com Gatlinburg, 865-221-7167

l Rock City seerockcity.com Chattanooga, 706-820-2531 l Tennessee Valley Railroad tvrail.com Chattanooga, 423-894-8028 l Wildwater Rafting wildwaterrafting.com 866-319-8870

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l Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa brasstownvalley.com Young Harris, 800-201-3205

l Gaylord Opryland Resort marriott.com Nashville, 615-889-1000 l Great Wolf Lodge greatwolf.com/Georgia LaGrange, 844-473-9653 l The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort kingandprince.com St. Simon’s Island, 800-342-0212

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Large Childcare Centers These childcare centers all have multiple locations. Find one in your neighborhood by visiting the websites. l Bright Horizons brighthorizons.com

l Kindercare Learning Center kindercare.com l Legacy Academy legacyacademy.com l La Petite Academy lapetite.com

l Carrington Academy carringtonacademy.com

l Primrose Schools primroseschools.com

l Creme de la Crème cremedelacreme.com

l Sheltering Arms Early Education shelteringarmsforkids.com

l Discovery Point discoverypoint.com

l Sunshine House sunshinehouse.com

l The Goddard School goddardschool.com

l Tutor Time Childcare/ Learning Centers tutortime.com

l Kids R Kids kidsrkidsatlanta.com

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math promote brain development and critical thinking skills. Our exclusive STEAM Ahead® and Brain WavesSM Curriculums support these elementary elements for building strong educational foundations for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.

Independent Childcare Centers l Atlanta First Day School a1kids.org Atlanta, 404-333-0270 l Barrington Academy barringtonacademy.com Stockbridge, 770-474-0772 l Benjamin Preparatory School benjaminprep.com Atlanta, 770-436-5200 l The Chastain School thechastainschool.com Atlanta, 404-851-0001 l GEMS Learning Academy gemslearningacademy.com Union City, 770-306-6133 l Kiddie Academy kiddieacademy.com Multiple locations l Kompany Kids kompanykids.com Atlanta, 770-850-9222 l Oakgrove Academy oakgroveacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-391-4936 l Peachtree Academy peachtreeacademy.com Multiple locations

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l St. John Children Center stjohnatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-255-1384

Drop-In Childcare & Babysitters

l A Child’s Night Out achildsnightout.com Marietta, 770-952-9824

l Toddler University iftoddleruniversity.com Marietta, 770-299-9901

l Bright Horizons brighthorizons.com Select locations

l Zip and Pep Playcare zipandpep.com Johns Creek, 678-691-4059

l Kids & Main Playcare kidsandmain.com Lawrenceville, 770-545-6442

l Care care.com

l KidZone atlantajcc.org Dunwoody, 678-812-3830 l Peachtree Road United Methodist Church prumc.org/drop-in 404-266-2373

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l College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors collegenanniesandtutors.com l Urban Sitter urbansitter.com

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Dance

l Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education centre.atlantaballet.com Multiple locations

Dance & Arts Showcase

l Atlanta Dance Central atlantadancecentral.com Roswell, 770-992-0170 l Atlanta Dance & Music Academy atlantadanceandmusic.com Atlanta, 404-877-0005

Chamblee 770-934-5010 danceandarts.com

l Ballethnic Dance Company ballethnic.org East Point, 404-762-1416

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l Chambers Performing Arts chambersperformingarts.com Multiple locations

l Fleetwood Dance Center fleetwooddance.com Alpharetta, 770-442-5229

l Once Upon A Ballet onceuponaballetatl.com Marietta, 404-964-0529

l Dance and Arts Showcase danceandarts.com Atlanta, 770-934-5010

l Moving in the Spirit movinginthespirit.org Atlanta, 404-624-5295

l Sandy Springs School of Dance and Performing Arts sssdpa.com Sandy Springs, 770-722-1513

Art

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l Callanwolde Fine Arts Center callanwolde.org/classes Atlanta, 404-872-5338

l Brainy Bytes brainy-bytes.com Alpharetta, 770-757-3641;Woodstock, 770-826-0449

l Atlanta Diving Association atlantadiving.com Multiple locations, 770-844-7710

l Farmhouse in the City farmhouseinthecity.com Roswell, 770-587-3001

l Club SciKidz clubscikidz.com Multiple locations, 678-493-5651

l Atlanta Junior Rowing Association ajracrew.com Roswell, 770-835-5769

l GAS-ART Gifts gas-art.com Decatur, 404-801-4926

l Imagine That! & Future Tech imaginethatfun.com Multiple locations, 770-455-1980

l Atlanta Track Club atlantatrackclub.org Atlanta, 404-231-9064

l Little House of Art thelittlehouseofart.com Chamblee, 470-299-8578

l Robotic Explorers ryre.com Roswell, 770-772-6622

l Atlanta Volleyball Academy avageorgia.com Suwanee, 404-775-5005

l Main Street School of the Arts mainstreetschoolofart.com Tucker, 770-938-7880

l Science Creations sciencecreations.com Stone Mountain, 678-531-2357

l Spruill Center for the Arts spruillarts.org Atlanta, 770-394-3447

l Start Code startcode.net Atlanta, 404-507-2772

l Aussie Kids Golf Academy aussiekids.com Atlanta, 404-812-6808 Johns Creek, 770-814-8440

l That Pottery Place potteryplacedecatur.com Decatur, 404-371-4557

l Tech Time Academy techtimeacademy.com Atlanta, 678-485-7941

l Treehouse Kid and Craft treehousekidandcraft.com Atlanta, 470-355-8305

l e2 Young Engineers e2youngengineers.com Cumming, 470-465-2575;Suwanee, 678-965-0595

l Vinings School of Art viningsschoolofart.com Smyrna, 678-213-4278

l Guru Genie gurugenie.org Stone Mountain, 678-359-2176

l All Fired Up allfiredupart.com Multiple locations

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l Builder Bunch builderbunch.com Multiple locations, 855-694-4327

l A5 Volleyball Club a5volleyball.com Alpharetta, 770-346-8878

l The Dojo American Karate Center teamdojo.com Multiple locations l Karate Atlanta karateatlanta.com Multiple locations l Nellya Fencers nellyafencers.com Atlanta, 404-603-3600 l Premier Fencing Alliance learntofencega.com Marietta, 404-537-2142

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l Atlanta Riding Club atlantaridingclub.com Canton, 470-281-0881

l Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta afatl.com Atlanta, 404-875-1211 Roswell, 770-802-5244

l Ellenwood Equestrian Center ellenwoodequestriancenter.org Ellenwood, 404-317-2670

l Atlanta Institute of Language ailanguage.org Atlanta, 404-444-1532 l Atlanta International Language Institute languageatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-250-0350

l The Equestrian Reserve theequestriansreserve.com Alpharetta, 770-205-1230 l Language Institute of Atlanta atlantalanguage.com Atlanta, 770-730-0000

l Georgia Frontiers georgiahorsebackriding.org Canton, 678-234-8852

l Lingual Kids lingualkids.com Atlanta, 404-228-3186

l Go With It Farm gowithitfarm.com Johns Creek, 404-538-5113

l Ecole du Samedi frenchschoolatlanta.org Marietta, 770-634-6228

l Planet Mandarin planetmandarin.org Atlanta, 470-349-8995

l Linda’s Riding School lindasridingschool.com Conyers, 770-922-0184

l Lango Kids Atlanta langokidsatlanta.com Atlanta, 678-801-6001

l Spanish in Atlanta spanishinatlanta.com Marietta, 678-517-9715

l Little Creek Farm littlecreekfarmconservancy.com Decatur, 404-634-3276

l De Molenwiek: Dutch Language & Culture Lessons demolenwiek.com Roswell, 404-542-1293

l Pony Tail Acres ponytailacres.org Powder Springs, 770-235-9996

Students taking language classes score significantly higher in math and language arts.

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l Sterling Equestrian Center sterlingequestriancenter.com Marietta, 770-765-5573 l Vogt Riding Academy vogtridingacademy.com Atlanta, 404-321-9506

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Taking Private Music Instruction Up an Octave

Music

l Artz for the Harp artzfortheharp.com Smyrna, 678-902-2789

Taking Private Music Instruction Up An Octave.

Superior music education and music therapy offered in homes, schools and healthcare facilities across Atlanta. Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass, Ukulele, Saxophone and More!

l Community Music Centers of Atlanta cmcatlanta.com Multiple locations l Eclectic Music eclecticmusicatlanta.com Multiple locations l European School of Music euroschoolmusic.org Sandy Springs, 404-255-8382 l Little Treblemakers littletreblemakersatl.com Atlanta, 404-717-4766

678-637-7293 MetroMusicMakers.com

l Metro Music Makers metromusicmakers.com in-home, 678-637-7293

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l The Music Class themusicclass.com Multiple locations

l North Fulton School of Music northfultonschoolofmusic.com Alpharetta, 770-753-0322

l Music & Arts musicarts.com Multiple locations

l School of Rock schoolofrock.com Multiple locations

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Gymnastics

l Atlanta Gymnastics Center atlantagymnasticscenter.com Decatur, 404-687-9911

l Gwinnett Gymnastics Center gwinnettgymnasticscenter.com Lilburn, 770-921-5630

l Atlanta North Star Gymnastics atlantanorthstars.com Marietta, 678-560-3547

l Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta gymnasticsacademyofatlanta.com Kennesaw, 770-975-8337

l Atlanta School of Gymnastics atlantagymnastics.net Tucker, 770-938-1212

l Gymnastics World of Georgia gymworldofga.com Suwanee, 770-751-9019

l Buckhead Gymnastics Center buckheadgymnasticsandcheer.com Atlanta, 404-367-4414

l Peachtree Gymnastics peachtreegymnastics.com Marietta, 770-977-5557

l Chattooga Gymnastics & Dance chattoogagym.com Marietta, 770-924-2832

l The Peach Pit Gymnastics peachpitgym.com Atlanta, 404-697-3697 Brookhaven, 404-242-6211

Swim Lessons l Dynamo Swim School dynamoswimschool.com Multiple locations l British Swim School britishswimschool.com Multiple Locations l Goldfish Swim School goldfishswimschool.com Johns Creek, 770-637-0707 Sandy Springs, 770-766-0237

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l Safe Splash safesplash.com Multiple locations l Sharkies Swim & Scuba sharkiesswimandscubaacademy.com Smyrna, 678-827-2822 l Swim Atlanta swimatlanta.com Multiple locations l Swimmerman Swim School swimmerman.com Atlanta, 678-515-3793 Jonesboro, 770-210-0136

l Aqua-Tots Swim Schools aqua-tots.com

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l Apex Swimming apexswimming.com Atlanta, 678-882-5333 l The Swim Revolution theswimrevolution.com Atlanta, 404-354-1180

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Performing Arts

Step Into Your Spotlight

l Act3 Productions act3productions.org Sandy Springs, 770-241-1905

Musical Theater, Acting, Dance, Performance Troupe, Homeschool groups & Private lessons for ages 2 and up!

Professional teachers in a nurturing and loving environment.

l The Actor’s Scene theactorsscene.com Multiple locations l Alliance Theatre alliancetheatre.org Atlanta, 404-733-4650 l Atlanta Acting Arts atlantaactingarts.com Atlanta, 404-948-2111 l Atlanta Children’s Theater atlantachildrenstheatre.com Atlanta, 404-550-1600

Brookhaven Dunwoody Kennesaw

l Atlanta Workshop Players atlantaworkshopplayers.com Alpharetta, 770-998-8111

(and a new location for fall)

404-964-0529 MusicalTheaterCenterAtl.com

l Drama Kids International dramakids.com/Decatur-tucker-ga Atlanta, 404-313-0302 l Forefront Arts forefrontarts.com Multiple locations

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l Musical Theatre Center musicaltheatercenteratl.com Marietta, 404-964-0529

Taking Private Music Instruction Up An Octave

l Young Actors Ensemble youngactorsensemble.org Atlanta, 678-467-7552

Weekly Coding Classes for ages 8-18. Make games, apps, and create with technology!

Classes include Python and Java, Unity 3D Game Design, and Coding Classes Minecraft coding.

Camps and

In-home music lessons and music therapy services.

Piano • Guitar • Voice • Violin • Drums Bass • Ukulele • Saxophone and More!

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A Place Where Faith and Intellect Grow as One

EDUCATION

Largest Secular Private Schools Private schools with an enrollment of more than 600 students. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840

l Peachtree Academy peachtreeacademy.com Conyers, 770-860-8900

l The Galloway School gallowayschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-8389

l Saint Francis Schools saintfrancisschools.com Milton, 678-339-9989 Roswell, 770-641-8257

l The Lovett School lovett.org Atlanta, 404-262-3032

l Trinity School trinityatl.org Atlanta, 404-231-8100

l Pace Academy paceacademy.org Atlanta, 404-262-1345

l The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta, 770-427-2689

l The Paideia School paideiaschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-3491

l Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park, 404-765-4000 Johns Creek, 404-765-4490

Where Wonder Leads

Founded in 1976, Mount Paran Christian School is Cobb county’s exemplary covenantal Christian PreK3-12th grade college-preparatory school.

Experience STEAM, rigorous academics, and small classes during a Weekly Wednesday tour.

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Largest Faith-Based Private Schools

Private schools with an enrollment of more than 900 students. l Blessed Trinity Catholic High School btcatholic.org Roswell, 678-277-9083 l Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy elcaonline.org McDonough, 770-957-2927

The Walker School is the only Pre-K – 12 independent school in North Atlanta that provides students with a tailored education based on talents, interests, and academic goals. Wonder guides the educational experience at Walker.

770-427-2689 TheWalkerSchool.org sponsored

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l Greater Atlanta Christian School greateratlantachristian.org Norcross, 770-243-2000 l Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School hies.org Atlanta, 404-255-4026 l Marist School marist.com Atlanta, 770-457-7201 l Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.com Kennesaw, 770-578-0182 l Mount Vernon Presbyterian School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448 l St. Pius X Catholic High School spx.org Atlanta, 404-636-3023 l Wesleyan School wesleyanschool.org Peachtree Corners, 770-448-7640 l The Westminster Schools Westminster.net Atlanta, 404-355-8673

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EDUCATION Oldest Private Schools

Noteworthy Schools l Atlanta Girls’ School atlantagirlsschool.org Atlanta, 404-845-0900

Excellence in Academics

l The Children’s School tcsatl.org Atlanta, 404-873-6985

l Woodward Academy, 1900 woodward.edu l Marist School, 1901 marist.com

l The Davis Academy davisacademy.org Atlanta, 770-671-0085 l High Meadows School highmeadows.org Roswell, 770-993-2940

l Berean Christian Junior Academy, 1904 bcjaschool.org l The Lovett School, 1926 lovett.org

l Holy Spirit Preparatory School holyspiritprep.org Atlanta, 678-761-7992

l Christ the King School, 1937 christking.org l Atlanta Speech School, 1938 atlantaspeechschool.org l St. Thomas More School, 1950 stmga.org l The Howard School, 1950 howardschool.org

l Killian Hill Christian School khcs.org Lilburn, 770-921-3224

Marist School is an independent Catholic school for boys and girls in grades 7-12. Marist’s mission to form the whole person in the image of Christ is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.

l The Westminster Schools, 1951 Westminster.net l Trinity School, 1951 trinityatl.org

l McGinnis Woods Country Day School mcginniswoods.org Alpharetta, 770-664-7764 l Mt. Bethel Christian Academy mtbethelchristian.org Marietta, 770-971-0245 l Pinecrest Academy pinecrestacademy.org Cumming, 770-888-4477

770-457-7201 Marist.com

l The Waldorf School of Atlanta waldorfatlanta.org Decatur, 404-377-1315

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STEM/STEAM Schools

Create Your Own Path Woodward Academy offers robust STEM programs at all levels. For younger students, makerspaces foster creativity and experimentation. In higher grades, opportunities proliferate and include unique experiences like our Independent Scientific Research program – pairing students with university researchers.

l Atlanta Academy atlantaacademy.com Roswell, 678-461-6102 l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Fulton Science Academy fultonscienceacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-366-2555 l Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology gsmst.org Lawrenceville, 678-518-6700

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l Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy kennesawcharter.com Kennesaw, 678-290-9628

l Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta-city.org/mcaa Marietta, 770-420-0822

l The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta, 770-427-2689

l Mount Vernon Presbyterian School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448

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l St. Martin’s Episcopal School stmartinschool.org Atlanta, 404-237-4260 l Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park, 470-765-4000 Johns Creek, 470-765-4490

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Now accepting applications in select grades! thewalkerschool.org

Inspiring Early Learners through 12th grade

Why Pinecrest Academy For Your PreK3-High School Student?

personal zes allow for Small class si more than 20 per o attention (n er School). class in Low

Gender-specific classes allow for focused learning and less distractions.

Opportunity for pa rticipation in a va ed riety of extracurri receiv nts) stude (69 Class of 2018 cular activities, including GHSA ath nearly $6 Million in scholarships. letics.

Schedule a tour online or email Connie Fazio: cfazio@pinecrestacademy.org 770-888-4477 | www.pinecrestacademy.org atlantaparent.com

Located one mile from The Collection just north of Alpharetta.

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Preschools

Empowering Children Through Play-based Learning and Creative Exploration The cornerstone of Ahava Early Learning Center is love (ahava) – a love of children, Judaism and learning.

The Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum encourages children to wonder, ask questions, and to make connections with the world around them.

l Ahava Early Learning ahavalearning.org Atlanta, 404-900-9411

404-900-9411 AhavaLearning.org

l Benjamin Preparatory School benjaminprep.com Atlanta, 770-436-5200

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l Canterbury School canterburyschoolga.com Atlanta, 404-522-5659

l Little Sunshine Playhouse & Preschool littlesunshine.com Alpharetta, 888-858-8070

l Haygood Preschool haygoodwcm.org Atlanta, 404-872-5806

l MJCCA Preschools atlantajcc.org The Weinstein School Dunwoody, 678-812-3833 The Sunshine School Marietta, 678-812-3720

l Kiddie Academy kiddieacademy.com Multiple locations, 800-554-3343

l Peachtree Park Prep peachtreeparkprep.com Alpharetta, 770-667-8854 Johns Creek, 770-497-6680 l Weinberg Early Learning Center the-temple.org/jewishpreschool Atlanta, 404-872-8668

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PRESCHOOL

After you’ve researched and narrowed your preschool choices, it’s time to visit. Here’s what to pay attention to: n Look for a warm interaction between the teacher and the kids. n Make sure the classroom has different activity areas for reading, art, naps, books and toys. n Check the preschool’s daily routine and pacing.

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n Find out how parents and teachers communicate. n Learn about the school’s policies on illness and discipline. n Consider whether the preschool is convenient to your home and/or office.

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Education that Inspires Discovery

Montessori Schools

Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead implements an environment that inspires independence, creativity, personal responsibility and a love for learning. Each child is provided a optimum foundation in the most important first six years of life.

Infant/Toddler/Primary l Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead (18 mos.-6 yrs.) carlislemontessori.com Atlanta, 404-949-0053 l Cresco Montessori (6 wks.-6 yrs.) crescomontessori.com Multiple locations, 770-992-8031

Atlanta 404-949-0053 CarlisleMontessori.com

l Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia (8 wks.-6 yrs.) jcmsog.org Johns Creek, 770-814-8001

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l Maylan International Academy (20 mos.-6 yrs.) maylanacademy.org Atlanta, 404-448-1818 l Meadows Montessori (6 wks.-6 yrs.) meadowsmontessori.com Marietta, 770-218-6347 l Montessori School of Dunwoody (2.5 yrs.-6 yrs.) montessorischoolofdunwoody.com Dunwoody, 770-804-1444

l Smyrna Montessori School (18 mos-6 yrs.) smyrnams.org Smyrna, 404-530-9081

l Tallulah Montessori (3-6 yrs.) tallulahmontessori.com Atlanta, 404-788-7680

l The Suzuki School (3 mos.-6 yrs.) suzukischool.com Buckhead, 404-869-1042 Northside, 404-351-0012 Ponce City Market, 404-233-2128

l Tree of Life Montessori (2.5-6 yrs.) treeoflifemontessori.com Atlanta, 770-458-9955

Montessori schools may also include elementary through high school programs. l Arbor Montessori School (18 mos.-14 yrs.) arbormontessori.org Decatur, 404-321-9304

l Counterpane Montessori (3 yrs.-12th grade) counterpane.org Fayetteville, 770-461-2304

l Atlanta Montessori International School (8 wks.-15 yrs.) amischool.com Atlanta, 404-325-6777

l The Duluth Montessori School (14 mos.-15 yrs.) duluthmontessori.com Duluth, 770-476-9307

Curiosity Sparks Mastery Springmont, the Southeast’s oldest Montessori school, offers students 18 months-Middle School an engaged, hands-on, project-based learning experience. Recognized by AMI and accredited by SAIS/SACS, Springmont graduates attend Atlanta’s premier high schools. Limited seats available for 2018-19.

404-252-3910 Springmont.com

l Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs (6 wks.-18 yrs.) montessoriacademysharonsprings.com Cumming, 770-205-6277 l Montessori at Vickery (18 mos.-9 yrs.) montessorivickery.com Cumming, 770-777-9131 l Montessori School at Emory (15 mos.-14 yrs.) montessorischoolofdecatur.com Decatur, 404-634-5777 l Northwoods Montessori (12 mos.-12 yrs.) northwoodsmontessori.org Atlanta, 770-457-7261 l Springmont School (18 mos.-8th grade) springmont.com Atlanta, 404-252-3910 l Village Montessori School (18 mos.-15 yrs.) vmschool.com Roswell, 770-552-0834

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Dream. Think. Do. Arbor Montessori inspires curiosity, encourages discovery and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

Experience the Montessori difference.

Contact us to set up a personalized tour. www.arbormontessori.org • 404-321-9304 Serving students 18 months to 14 years at two Decatur campuses

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EDUCATION Learning Differences Schools that specialize in providing education to students with language and auditory challengess. l Atlanta Speech School atlantaspeechschool.org Atlanta, 404-233-5332

Unlock a Love of Learning Dyslexic students are bright, creative and possess immense potential that too often goes unrealized. Swift School serves grades 1–8 with an educational approach designed to enhance the unique strengths of dyslexic learners and address the specific challenges they face.

l The Bedford School thebedfordschool.org Fairburn, 770-774-8001 l Brookwood Christian School brookwoodchristian.com Acworth, 678-401-5855 l Cumberland Academy of Georgia cumberlandacademy.org Atlanta, 404-835-9000

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l The Cottage School cottageschool.org Roswell, 770-640-8037

l Mill Springs Academy millsprings.org Alpharetta, 770-360-1336

l GRACEPOINT School gracepointschool.org Marietta, 678-709-6634

l The Schenck School schenck.org Atlanta, 404-252-2591

l The Howard School howardschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-7436

l Swift School theswiftschool.org Roswell, 678-205-4988

1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues such as dyslexia and ADHD.

Language Schools

Schools with full and partial-immersion programs. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Atlanta Trilingual Academy atlantatrilingualacademy.com Smyrna, 404-647-4995 l The GLOBE Academy Charter School theglobeacademy.org Atlanta, 404-464-7040 l International Charter Academy of Georgia internationalcharteracademy.org Peachtree Corners, 770-604-0007 l International Academy of Smyrna iasmyrna.org Smyrna, 678-370-0980 l International Charter School of Atlanta icsatlanta.org Alpharetta, 470-222-7535 Roswell, 470-222-7420 l Little Linguists International Preschool littlelinguistspreschool.com Decatur, 404-370-3828 East Point, 404-768-2111

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l Omni International School omnischoolatl.com Atlanta, 404-865-1463 l The Spanish Academy thespanishacademy.com Multiple locations, 770-751-3646 l Tabula Rasa Academy trlanguages.com Lawrenceville, 678-985-8080 Sandy Springs, 404-847-0829

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Special Needs Schools

Schools that provide education to students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. l Alexsander Academy l The Ellis School alexsanderacademy.org ellisschoolatlanta.org Alpharetta, 770-777-0475 Decatur, 678-973-0483 l Center Academy centeracademy.com Smyrna, 770-333-1616

l The Hirsch Academy hirschacademy.org Decatur, 404-378-9706

l The Cloverleaf School cloverleafschool.org Decatur, 404-474-3904

l The Joseph Sams School josephsamsschool.org Fayetteville, 770-461-5894

l The Community School thecommunityschool.net Decatur, 404-308-8548

l The Lionheart School thelionheartschool.com Alpharetta, 770-772-4555

l The Elaine Clark Center elaineclarkcenter.org Chamblee, 770-458-3251

l Porter Academy porteracademy.org Roswell, 770-594-1313

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Give Your Child a Critical Advantage

Tutoring l C2 Education c2educate.com Multiple locations, 610-222-6463

l In-Home Tutors inhometutors.com 770-645-8750

l Eye Level Learning Centers myeyelevel.com Multiple locations, 888-835-1212

l Kumon kumon.com Multiple locations, 800-222-6284

l Greene Apple Riverdale, 470-891-8044

l Learning RX learningrx.com Atlanta, 404-252-7246 Alpharetta, 770-475-3276

l Huntington Learning Center huntintonhelps.com Multiple locations

l The Math Doctor Learning Center mathdoctor123.com In home, 770-757-1468 l Mathnasium mathnasium.com Multiple locations, 404-800-6499 l Sylvan Learning sylvanlearning.com Atlanta, 404-448-2427

Eye Level Learning Centers offer individualized math and English programs that enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building confidence and self-directed learning habits.

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Largest Public School Districts

l Gwinnett County Public Schools 180,000 students 678-301-6000, gwinnett.k12.ga.us 80 elementary, 29 middle, 21 high schools, 9 other education facilities. l Cobb County School District 112,000 students 770-426-3300, cobbk12.org 67 elementary, 25 middle, 16 high schools, 1 special education center, 1 adult education center, 2 virtual academies, 1 performance learning center, 1 international welcome center, and 1 independent charter school. l DeKalb County School System 102,000 students 678-676-1200, dekalbschoolsga.org 137 schools. School choice options are available in nearly 50 schools to include theme, magnet, IB, charter, and Montessori options. l Fulton County Schools 96,000 students 470-254-3600, fultonschools.org 59 elementary (with Pre-K programs), 19 middle, 17 high schools (2 with open campuses), 10 charter schools.

l Forsyth County Schools 47,800 students 770-887-2461, forsyth.k12.ga.us 21 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high schools and 1 6-12 virtual school (open to out-of-county students). l Cherokee County School District 42,200 students 770-479-1871, cherokeek12.net 24 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high schools, 3 alternative centers, 3 preschool centers. l Henry County Schools 42,000 students 770-957-6601, henry.k12.ga.us 26 elementary, 2 conversation charter elementary schools, 11 middle, 10 high schools, 1 alternative school, 1 charter college and career academy, 1 6-12 online school (Impact Academy). l Paulding County School District 29,130 students 770-443-8000, Paulding.k12.ga.us 19 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high schools, 1 virtual academy, 1 alternative learning center.

l Clayton County Public Schools 54,600 students 770-473-2700, clayton.k12.ga.us 37 primary/elementary, 14 middle, 11 high schools, 4 educational programs, 1 alternative education center, 3 psychological education centers, 1 multi-purpose education center. l Atlanta Public Schools 51,927 students 404-802-3500, atlantapublicschools.us 92 learning sites and programs, 45 elementary, 11 middle, 12 high schools, 5 alternative schools, 17 charter schools.

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HEALTH Hospitals

l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Multiple locations

Pediatric Burn and Wound Treatment At WellStar Cobb Hospital WellStar Cobb Hospital recently opened its expanded Burn, Wound & Hyperbaric Center. The outpatient facility also treats children with severe burns or wounds.

l DeKalb Medical Center dekalbmedical.org Decatur, 404-501-1000 l Emory Eastside Medical Center emoryeastside.com Snellville, 770-979-0200 l Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org Multiple locations l Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta, 678-843-7001

770-956-STAR (7827) wellstar.org

l Grady Memorial Hospital gradyhealth.org Multiple locations l Gwinnett Medical Center gwinnettmedicalcenter.org Duluth, 678-312-6800 Lawrenceville, 678-312-1000

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l Northside Hospital northside.com Multiple locations

l Atlanta Children’s Clinical Center atlchildrens.com Atlanta, 404-261-2666

Multiple Locations l Princeton Lakes Pediatrics princetonlakespeds.com Atlanta, 404-629-1880 Kennesaw, 678-483-6880

l Kennesaw Pediatrics kennesawpediatrics.com Kennesaw, 770-429-1005 l Kenneth Akey kennethakeymd.com Newnan, 770-683-3020

l Dunwoody Pediatrics dunwoodypediatrics.com Alpharetta, 770-664-9299 Dunwoody, 770-394-2358

l Piedmont Pediatrics piedmontpediatrics.org Atlanta, 404-351-6662

l Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine gwinnettpeds.com Four locations, 770-995-0823

l Sandy Springs Pediatrics sspediatrics.com Sandy Springs, 404-252-4611

l Intown Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine intownpediatrics.com Atlanta and Brookhaven, 404-446-4726

l Northside Pediatrics northsidepediatrics.com Sandy Springs, 404-256-2688 Woodstock, 770-928-0016 l West Atlanta Pediatrics westatlantapediatrics.com Dallas, 770-505-3162 Lithia Springs, 770-739-9292

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l WellStar Health System wellstar.org Multiple locations

Single Locations

Pediatricians

l Monroe Pediatrics monroepediatrics.net Loganville, 770-466-1871 Monroe, 770-207-7916

l Piedmont Healthcare piedmont.org Multiple locations

l Dare2Care dare2carepediatrics.com Alpharetta, 770-615-7000 l The Kids Specialists thekidsspecialists.com Stockbridge, 678-289-8184 l WellStar Pediatric Network wellstar.org Multiple locations

l Lilburn Pediatrics lilburnpediatrics.com Lilburn, 770-381-0307

l Children’s Medical Group cmg-pc.com Three locations

l Trinity Medical & Dental Pediatric Centers trinity4kids.com Fayetteville, 470-278-2300

l Kaiser Permanente kaiserpermanente.org Multiple locations

l We Care Pediatrics wecarepediatric.com East Point, 404-766-3337

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Pediatric Dentists

l Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry brookhavenchildrensdentistry.com Atlanta, 404-719-4300

Orthodontics

Dr. Judy Christianson with Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry provides comprehensive care for children, teens and young adults in a state-of-the-art facility.

Dr. Christianson has been practicing in the Atlanta area for more than 16 years.

l Children’s Dental & Orthodontic Care of North Atlanta dochealey.com Alpharetta, 770-993-9395 l Children’s Dental Village childrensdv.com Roswell, 678-352-8108 l Dentistry For Children dentistry4children.com Multiple locations, 678-813-1909 l Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics crabappleortho.com Alpharetta, 770-664-1999 l Happy Children Pediatric Dentistry pediatricdentistatlantaga.com Atlanta, 770-541-9131 l Michael J. Leach, DDS thekidstoothdoc.com Alpharetta, 770-521-8855 l Pediatric Dentistry of Johns Creek pdjohnscreek.com Johns Creek, 678-822-9818

l Bloom Orthodontics bloomortho.com Three locations, 770-680-2335

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l Brookhaven Orthodontics brookhavenorthodontics.net Brookhaven and Johns Creek, 404-343-0677 l Chamblee Orthodontics chamblee-orthodontics.com Atlanta, 678-554-3143 l Decatur Orthodontics mydecaturorthodontist.com Decatur, 678-207-5040 l Depew Orthodontics depewsmiles.com Acworth and Kennesaw, 770-422-3939 l Eisenstein Orthodontics eisensteinorthodontics.com Lithia Springs, 770-739-1111; Woodstock, 770-928-9227 l Kaplan Orthodontics jkaplanortho.com Dunwoody, 770-458-5561 l Quest Orthodontics questorthodontics.com Atlanta, 470-440-7330

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Medical Specialists

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l Atlanta Children’s ENT ai4ent.com Atlanta, 404-257-1589

l Atlanta Allergy & Asthma atlantaallergy.com Multiple locations, 770-953-3331

Therapists

l Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates atlantagastro.com Multiple locations

l Building Blocks Pediatrics buildingblockspediatric.com Atlanta, 770-321-6705

l Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia caageorgia.com Multiple locations, 404-994-3574

l Children’s Special Services childrens-services.com Atlanta, 770-394-9791

l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Orthopaedics choa.org Multiple locations, 404-255-1933

l Children’s Therapy Works childrenstherapyworks.com Cumming and Roswell, 770-7540085 l The George Center for Music Therapy thegeorgecenter.com Multiple locations l Georgia Association for Play Therapy Inc. gapt.org Tucker, 770-491-7423 l Inneractions Therapy Services myinneractions.com Johns Creek, 770-680-4732 Marietta, 770-726-9624

l Children’s Specialty Services at Emory emoryhealthcare.org Atlanta, 404-778-7777

l Kid’s Creek Therapy kidscreektherapy.com Suwanee, 770-888-5221 l Marcus Autism Center marcus.org Atlanta, 404-785-9400 l Speech 4 Kids speech4kids.org Duluth, 678-333-8784

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OB/GYNs

l Atlanta Women’s OB/GYN awog.org Atlanta, 404-352-3616

Excellent Women’s Healthcare for all Ages Emory Clinic’s Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics provides excellent women’s healthcare for all stages of life, from adolescence to obstetrics, to menopause and beyond. More than 40 providers maintain the highest quality of care for all patients.

l Atlanta Women’s Specialists awsphysicians.com Alpharetta, 770-667-7440 Atlanta, 404-252-5196 l Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists cherokeewomenshealth.com Canton and Woodstock, 770-720-7733 l Emory Clinic emoryhealthcare.org/gyn Multiple locations, 404-778-3401 l Longstreet Clinic longstreetclinic.com Multiple locations, 770-718-1122

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l North Atlanta OB/GYN naobgyn.com Multiple locations

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l Piedmont OB/GYN piedmont-obgyn.com Atlanta, 404-352-1235

l OB/GYN of Atlanta obgynofatlanta.com Multiple locations, 404-252-1137

l WellStar OB/GYN wellstar.org Multiple locations

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PARTY

Best Party Places: Ages 2-5 l Catch Air catchairparty.com Multiple locations

l Gymboree Play & Music gymboreeclasses.com Multiple locations

l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391

l Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville, 770-536-1900

l Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-659-5437 l Dunwoody Nature Center dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3322 l Farm House in the City farmhouseinthecity.com Roswell, 770-587-3001

l Little Shop of Stories littleshopofstories.com Decatur, 404-373-6300

Mobile Party Services / Entertainers l Auntie Renee Storyteller auntiereneestoryteller.com 770-402-0564 l Dream Friends Entertainment dreamfriendsentertainment.com 404-319-0180

l Superior Play Systems superiorplay.com Alpharetta, 678-374-2539 Norcross, 678-721-8115 l The Little Gym thelittlegym.com Multiple locations

l Fun-O-Rama Parties funoramaparties.com 770-572-1737

An Awesome Birthday Bash The Little Gym gives your birthday kid and their friends the full run of the facility, filling the celebration with instructor-led games, music, and fun created especially for your birthday boy or girl.

l Jason’s Music Party jasonsmusicparty.com 678-708-2321 l Little Red Barn Mobile Petting Farm littleredbarn.us 678-493-5860 l M&R Trackless Trains choochoo2u.com 678-526-4045 l Piccadilly Puppets piccadillypuppets.org 404-636-0022 l Sam’s Path Mobile Petting Zoo samspathpettingzoo.com 706-717-8837

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l Tumblebus tumblebusatlanta.com Atlanta, 770-529-5771 l Wildlife Wonders – A Zoo To You wildlifewonders.org 706-348-7279

Best Party Places: Ages 6-10

l Brainy Bytes brainy-bytes.com Alpharetta, 770-757-3641 Woodstock, 770-826-0449

l Tiny Towne - Drive Safely tinytowne.com Norcross, 470-545-7227

l Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055

l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356 Gwinnett, 404-277-6113

l Circus Camp circuscamp.org Decatur, 404-370-0001

l Vinings School of Art viningsschoolofart.com Smyrna, 678-213-4278

l Lakepoint Station lakepointstation.com Cartersville, 678-719-0921

l Young Chefs Academy youngchefsacademy.com Multiple locations

l Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations

l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453

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Best Party Places: Tweens l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 l Glow Galaxy glowgalaxy.com Norcross, 770-927-7672

Full Service Themed Parties

l Hard Rock Café hardrock.com Atlanta, 404-688-7625

Inflatables & Party Rentals • Face Painting Creative Balloon Art • Characters & Mascots Puppets, Magic & MORE!

l iFLY Atlanta iflyworld.com Atlanta, 678-803-4359

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l Laser Voyage Café laservoyage.com Duluth, 678-514-3430

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l Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com Multiple locations l Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park rockinjump.com Buford, 678-324-9590 l SS Airsoft ssairsoft.com Sugar Hill, 678-714-6001 l Top Golf topgolf.com Atlanta, 404-475-4000

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l Wildfire Paintball wildfirepaintball.com Multiple locations, 770-982-8180

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Favorite Atlanta Restaurants l The Colonnade colonnadeatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-874-5642 l Fellini’s fellinisatlanta.com Multiple locations l Flying Biscuit flyingbiscuit.com Multiple locations l Heirloom Market BBQ heirloommarketbbq.com Atlanta, 770-850-1008 l Marietta Diner mariettadiner.com Marietta, 770-423-9390 l Mary Macs marymacs.com Atlanta, 404-876-1800 l OK Café okcafe.com Atlanta, 404-233-2888

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l Farm Burger farmburger.com Multiple locations l Lucky’s Burger & Brew luckysburgerandbrew.com Multiple locations l Moxie Burger moxieburger.net Multiple locations l Village Burger villageburger.com Multiple locations l Yeah! Burger yeahburger.com Virginia Highland, 404-437-7845 West Midtown, 404-496-4393

Hot Dogs

l Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs facebook.com/Brandis-World-Famous-Hot-Dogs Marietta and Cartersville, 770-422-3681 l Kennesaw Dog House Kennesaw, 770-693-2527 l Mike’s Hot Dogs mikeshotdogs.com Atlanta, 404-252-8484

l The Varsity thevarsity.com Multiple locations l Waffle House wafflehouse.com Multiple locations

l The Original Hot Dog Factory theoriginalhotdogfactory.com Atlanta, 404-907-4133 Smyrna, 678-293-6099 l Skip’s Hot Dogs skipshotdogs.com Atlanta, 404-292-6703 Flying Biscuit

Mexican Restaurants l Bone Garden Cantina bonegardencantina.com Atlanta, 404-418-9072 l Cans Taqueria canstaqueria.com Milton, 770-663-0908 l Chuy’s chuys.com Multiple locations l El Rey Del Taco elreydeltacoatl.com Doraville, 770-986-0032 l Red Pepper Taqueria eatredpepper.com Multiple locations

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l Sweet Hut sweethutbakery.com Multiple locations

l Superica superica.com Buckhead, 678-705-1235 Krog Street, 678-791-1310 l Taqueria del Sol taqueriadelsol.com Multiple locations l Tomatillos tomatillosatl.com Atlanta, 404-622-9448 l Uncle Julio’s unclejulios.com Atlanta, 404-350-6767 Sandy Springs, 678-736-8260 l Verde Taqueria verdetacos.com Multiple locations

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Donuts

l Bon Glaze bonglaze.com Atlanta, 470-428-2569 Brookhaven, 678-691-4534 l Da Vinci’s Donuts davincisdonuts.com Multiple locations l Doughnut Dollies mydoughnutdollies.com Marietta, 404-365-5437 l Duck Donuts duckdonuts.com Multiple locations, 404-600-5699 l Dutch Monkey Doughnuts dutchmonkeydoughnuts.com Cumming, 404-482-3650

Ice Cream

l Paradise Donuts Dallas, 770-966-8977 l Revolution Donuts revolutiondonuts.com Atlanta and Decatur, 470-428-2023 l Sarah Donuts sarahdonuts.com Multiple locations l Sublime Doughnuts sublimedoughnuts.com GA Tech, 404-897-1801 North Druid Hills, 404-315-6899 l Tip Top Donuts Marietta, 678-540-2601

l Butter and Cream butterandcream.com Multiple locations l The Frosty Caboose frostycaboose.com Chamblee, 770-451-4556 l Frosty Frog Creamery & Cafe frostyfrogcreamery.com Canton, 770-704-9333 l Frozen Cow Creamery frozenbluecow.com Kennesaw, 678-324-7459 Woodstock, 770-675-9169 l Jake’s Ice Cream jakesicecream.com Atlanta, 678-705-7945 l Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams jenis.com Multiple locations l Morellis Ice Cream morellisicecream.com Atlanta, 404-622-0210 Dunwoody, 770-454-2207 l Queen of Cream queenofcream.com Atlanta, 404-331-0807 l Sweetreats Ice Cream and Coffee House sweetreatsga.com Marietta, 770-528-9090 l Vintage Frozen Custard tastevintage.com Atlanta, 678-515-3053

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Kid Bookstores & Toys l Blabla Kids blablakids.com Atlanta, 404-220-8443 l Kazoo Toys kazootoysatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-500-1027 l Kings Toy Store kingstoystore.com Canton and Woodstock, 770-345-0001 l Learning Express Toys learningexpress.com Multiple locations l The Listening Tree listeningtreebooks.com Decatur, 404-488-5428 l Little Shop of Stories littleshopofstories.com Decatur, 404-373-6300

l Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop rhensnesttoyshop.com Glenwood Park, 404-500-6260 Ponce City Market, 404-883-3306 l Shenanigans Toys shentoys.com Peachtree City, 678-364-0814 l The Story Shop visitthestoryshop.com Monroe, 678-635-8801 l Treehouse Kid and Craft treehousekidandcraft.com Athens, 706-850-8226 Decatur, 470-355-8305

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Kid Salons l Children Braids Atlanta, 404-642-2041

l Circus Cuts circuscuts.com Alpharetta, 678-417-9707 l Cookie Cutters haircutsarefun.com Multiple locations

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l Pigtails & Crewcuts pigtailsandcrewcuts.com Multiple locations l Salon Red Kids salonred.com Multiple locations l Snip-Its snipits.com Sandy Springs, 404-205-5778

l The Kids Salon thekidssalon.com Atlanta, 404-697-1945

l Sweet & Sassy sweetandsassy.com Cumming, 770-781-0300

l Ms. Lisa’s Cuts for Kids mslisacutsforkids.com Decatur, 404-918-7982

l Zany Cuts for Kids & Tweens zanycuts.com Newnan, 770-683-7311

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Family Photography l Anna Goswick annagoswick.com 706-897-8910

Kid Boutiques & Shoes

l Chi Photography chiphotographyofatlanta.com 843-813-0174

l Baby Bella Boutique happybabybella.com Atlanta, 404-883-6639

l Christine Marie Photography christinemariephoto.com 770-375-6749

l Feather Baby featherbaby.com Atlanta, 404-964-8852

l Erika Aitken Photography myatlantaphotographer.com 404-556-8780

l Harper Reese Kids harperreesekids.com Buford, 470-589-7655

l Hayley Jo Photography haleyjophoto.com 770-714-6724

l King and Bear Boutique kingandbearboutique.com Atlanta, 404-254-2627

l Images by N’neka imagesbynneka.com 678-551-2933

l Peek Kids peekkids.com Alpharetta, 678-319-9643 Atlanta, 404-900-6820

l Joshua Jacobs Photography joshuajphoto.com 404-219-3474

l Seed factory seedfactoryatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-355-2043 l Sweet Repeats sweetrepeatsatlanta.com Buckhead, 404-261-7519

l Coggins Shoes for Kids shoesforkids.com Marietta, 770-973-5335

l Abbadabba’s coolshoes.com Multiple locations

l Sprong Children’s Shoes sprongshoes.com Atlanta, 404-846-8506

l Sidney Ellen Photography sidneyellenphotography.com 770-561-5698 l Silly Goose Photography sillygoosephoto.com 770-722-3056 l Turning Leaf Photography turningleafphotography.com 678-920-8216

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HOME SCHOOLING: A Parent’s Guide

by Amanda Miller Allen

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wenty years ago, many parents dismissed the idea of homeschooling as too difficult.

Today, not so much.

About 2 million school-age children in the United States are homeschooled, and their numbers have doubled since 1999. In Georgia, about 60,000 students learn at home.

While these numbers are only about 3 percent of all students, many families planning their child’s education now consider whether homeschooling, or a hybrid of homeschooling and classes at a private or public school or online school, is the right choice.

“All of us want to provide the best education for our child,” says Mark St. Denis, director of the Atlanta Learning Academy and the Southeast Homeschool Expo, who was homeschooled along with five siblings and a cousin. “We had the opportunity to learn everything – guitar, gardening, chemistry, everything – our parents wanted to provide the broadest education possible.”

Today’s homeschooling parents, he says, have many more resources to help them succeed.

These include hybrid schools such as The King’s Academy, learning centers such as Living Science Homeschool Study Center, online public schools that can provide course work, organizations such as the Georgia Homeschool Education Association, tutoring services and more.

What can homeschooling offer your family?

Read on for the pros and cons.

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Advantages n Individualized learning. Kids who grasp a concept or topic can move on in their studies, not wait for their classmates to catch up. They can delve deeply into subjects that interest them, from history to science or math, writing or literature. They benefit from one-on-one teaching. n More flexibility. Course work doesn’t have to start at 8:30 and end at 3, five days a week. Families can take a break for a vacation when other kids are in school, or start class at 10, or schedule around medical appointments, or take educational field trips on weekdays, or do course work on Saturdays or Sundays, as long as they stay within the Georgia Department of Education guidelines. n A more controlled environment.

Some families choose homeschooling to instill religious or moral values, one of the primary reasons of pioneering homeschool families. Recent surveys suggest families are citing other reasons such as the school environment, bullying and safety, or opting out of traditional schools because of children with special needs.

Basic Requirements for Home Schooling n Home-school parents or guardians in Georgia must submit a “Declaration of Intent” to home school annually to the Georgia Department of Education by Sept. 1 or within 30 days of starting to a home school program. n They must provide a basic academic educational program which includes mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Reading. n Each family must decide which curriculum is best for their child and purchase the curriculum on their own. n Parents or guardians must have at least a high school diploma or GED.​ For a complete list of rules and other information, visit gadoe.org.

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Homeschooling for Beginners There is no perfect way to homeschool. Every family has to do what’s right for their educational needs and schedule. But you can avoid these common mistakes that many new homeschooling moms and dads make. n Don’t try to make home like school. No need to provide Smartboard, uniforms and a never-changing schedule. When the teacher is a parent, things are very different and require more flexibility. n Ditch the desks. It’s not necessary to spend countless hours doing schoolwork at a desk. Consider shorter chunks of teaching/learning time for each child. Take an occasional day off to visit the zoo, go on a nature walk, hit the library, watch a documentary or snuggle up and read. Include the kids in real-world things like errands, cooking, chores and finances. n Don’t pay a lot for curriculum. With so many free resources like ABCMouse.com, Khan Academy and the public library, there’s no reason for curriculum to be expensive (especially at the elementary school level). Check into virtual school options as well. n Follow your child’s lead. It was so sad when I was in a homeschool store and heard a kid ask his mom if they could learn about a certain topic and she said, “No, these are the books that we are working on this year.” Help foster curiosity by exploring topics that interest your kids.

n Avoid comparing your family to others. It’s funny how I beat myself up because my kids don’t know how to do something my neighbor’s kids can do; and she beats herself up because she doesn’t take as many educational outings as I do. It’s great to have a homeschool tribe of people to discuss ideas with, but comparing and competition aren’t helpful to anyone, especially the kids.

n Discontinue what doesn’t work. Switching curriculum halfway through the year is not uncommon. If a certain workbook makes you want to throw it across the room, don’t power through it until the end of the school year! Find something else that works. That’s the beauty of freedom of homeschooling.

n Don’t try to be perfect. The longer I homeschool, the more I enjoy telling newbies about mistakes I’ve made along the way. Making mistakes is normal, so go easy on yourself and have fun on this shorter-than-youthink journey with your kids.

n Don’t do everything for your child. Encourage independence and independent thinking.

– by Kerrie McLoughlin, a parenting writer who has home-schooled her five children since 2006 .

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HOME SCHOOLING: A Parent’s Guide n Year-round learning. Course work can end in May, as it does in traditional schools, or extend through summer so kids don’t lose some of their gains during a two-month summer break.

Disadvantages n Not for everyone. Homeschooling works best for motivated students and parents and requires self-discipline and organization. In most homeschooling families, one parent does not work full-time. Parents must research a curriculum that fits their child’s needs. Teaching your children all day requires patience. n Social interactions. Students might miss out on camaraderie with peers unless the family makes an effort to meet other homeschooling families or neighborhood families, or the student does a hybrid arrangement and takes some classes on a campus a couple of days a week. Sports teams are another way to foster peer friendships. n College admission. Families need to carefully document the student’s course work and parents must create a transcript for their child based on his course work.

Colleges also will look at extracurricular activities and scores on standardized tests. Some families enroll high school kids in programs like eCore, which provides online college level classes through the University System of Georgia for students being homeschooled or those enrolled in traditional high schools.

Homeschooling Support Families can enroll their kids in online public schools such as the Georgia Cyber Academy and the Georgia Connections Academy for their course work, which allows the students to learn at home.

Other education services for homeschooling families offer a range of support, including academic courses, tutoring, curriculum assistance and more. Living Science Homeschool Study Center, for instance, concentrates on science and STEM classes, allowing parents to teach other subjects at home. Others supporting homeschooling include Atlanta Learning Academy, HEDGE Homeschool Ministry, HEGA Hybrid Education in Greater Atlanta, Master’s Academy and The Timothy Ministry.

Some of metro Atlanta’s museums and attractions also offer programs specifically for homeschool families, including Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, the Southern Museum and the High Museum of Art.

Resources for Homeschooling n Georgia Homeschool Education Association: ghea.org n Southeast Homeschool Expo: southeasthomeschoolexpo.com (this year’s expo is July 26-28 at the Cobb Galleria Centre) n Georgia Department of Education: gadoe.org n University System of Georgia: eCore.usg.edu/DualEnrollment

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What Is a Hybrid School?

About 20 percent of homeschooling families enroll their kids in a hybrid school.

These hybrid schools typically offer a full range of academic courses, with kids attending classes a few days a week on a campus and doing school work at home the other days. Most are accredited and provide the services of a traditional school: standardized testing support or testing to measure progress, grades, transcripts, labs, extracurricular activities and social interaction with peers.

The King’s Academy in Woodstock, opened in 1999, is perhaps the first K-12 hybrid school in Georgia, now educating 975 students. Classes meet two days a week and students do teacher-assigned studies at home the other days, with the school holding parents and students accountable for completing the work. The school is accredited, and students graduate with a transcript and diploma, just as they would in a traditional school.

“To us it is the best of both worlds. The advantage of hybrid schooling is parents are still getting to be a huge influence in their children’s lives during the week, because the kids are at home with them, but the kids are getting the experience of a classroom and learning under a teacher,” says Kristi

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Brannen, Head of School at the academy. “It takes a huge burden off the parents who don’t have to research and teach the curriculum.”

Students at the academy also participate in activities typical of a traditional school, including visual arts, yearbook, clubs, drama, choir, band, sports and even Army JROTC. A sampling of other hybrid schools in metro Atlanta includes The Academy of Dunwoody, Cornerstone Preparatory Academy, Regina Caeli, Rivers Academy, The School of the Seven Sages, Veritas Classical Schools and Canton Homeschool Resources.

Hybrid schools offer students extracurricular activities and social interaction with peers Some traditional private schools also offer a hybrid version, accepting homeschool students who attend class a couple of days a week. Mount Paran Christian School just announced a hybrid program for kindergartners and first-graders, who would attend classes on the campus 2.5 days per week, while being homeschooled other days.

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Teaching from a Biblical worldview, Timothy Ministry is a one-day per week hybrid homeschool offering academic and enrichment classes for students in K through 12th grades. Visit our website to learn more, register for classes, or schedule a tour. timothyministry.org • 11905 Hwy 92 • Woodstock 30188

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Resources for parents, families and children pursuing the homeschool option for education.

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770-591-4141 / livingscience.com

1-855-93eCore (9338) ecore.usg.edu/DualEnrollment

678-526-3335 / revvedupkids.org

770-640-3253 / visitroswellga.com

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770-427-2117 / southernmuseum.org

404-624-5822 zooatlanta.org/program/homeschool-academy

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Canton Homeschool Resources: Offers a la carte, hybrid, and full-time options for students in K-12. CHR has certified teachers, small class sizes, hands on learning, and customized plans. They also offer families flexibility, affordable tuition, GAC accreditation, small group tutoring all in an amazingly unique and loving school environment.

Living Science: A recognized leader in STEM education in Georgia, Living Science helps homeschool families nurture students’ natural curiosity about the world around them into a lifelong love of learning while developing the skills they need for success.

USG eCore: Help your students get a head start and save money on college by taking online core classes while still in high school. eCore courses offer free online tutoring and are supported by student success coaches, all through public University System of Georgia schools you know and trust. Learn more about dual enrollment with eCore at ecore.usg.edu/dualenrollment.

Revved Up Kids: Provides personal safety and self-defense training workshops for children and teens that equip them to protect themselves from predators. The training teaches kids to recognize unsafe people, avoid dangerous situations and escape attackers. Reserve a workshop for your group this school year.

Visit Roswell GA Homeschool Day: Don’t miss Roswell Homeschool Day September 7, 2018 at A Southern Trilogy: Roswell’s Historic House Museums.

Tour the homes and experience life in the 1800s. Demonstrations and hands on activities 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration required. Contact us to register and learn more.

Timothy Ministry: Teaching from a Biblical worldview, Timothy Ministry is a one-day per week hybrid homeschool offering academic and enrichment classes for students in K through 12th grades. Visit our website to learn more, register for classes, or schedule a tour.

Southern Museum: The Homeschool Workshop Series features multidisciplinary workshops with interactive projects, guided activities, tours, or demonstrations.

Lessons are S.T.E.A.M.-powered, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, plus a healthy dose of history!

Zoo Atlanta HomeSchool Academy: A unique two-hour program that explores animal and science concepts in an engaging, interactive environment. Programs are grade-appropriate and include hands-on, minds-on STEM activities, tours and more. Zoo Atlanta is your partner in homeschooling! For information visit zooatlanta.org/program/homeschool-academy July 2018 Atlanta Parent 49

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Peter Pan

Serenbe Playhouse Through Aug. 26. Thurs.-Sun. See website for showtimes.

After defeating Captain Hook and taking over his ship, join Peter Pan deep in the forests of Neverland where he lives with his band of Lost Boys. 10767 Serenbe Ln., Chattahoochee Hills. 770463-1110. $20 and up; ages 3-12, $13 and up; ages 2 and younger, free; rain insurance, extra. Prices vary by show. serenbeplayhouse.com

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Superhero Saturday

Tellus Science Museum July 14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wear superhero capes and masks to the Museum, test powers in an inflatable obstacle course or the toddler rescue hero playground. Superhero guests and make-and-take activities.

100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville.

770-606-5700. Included with admission: $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free. tellusmuseum.org

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Wild World Weekend

Zoo Atlanta July 28-29.

Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cultural heritage festival to celebrate the Zoo’s wildlife with special entertainment, crafts and activities. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta.

404-624-9453. $25.99; ages 3-11, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free. zooatlanta.org

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Family Fun Guide BLUETOP Restaurant and Bar

5362 Peachtree Rd., Chamblee 678-620-3490; bluetopchamblee.com Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-9 p.m. Sun. (Kitchen closes 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri.; during these hours salads, soup and desserts are served.)

EATING OUT

BLUETOP serves creative American fare in a fast-casual atmosphere.

Diners place their orders at the counter, then pick a table inside or on the large outdoor patio. Misting fans ensure comfort on the patio even in the summer heat.

BLUETOP’s first-class kitchen, outfitted in a 1969 metal trailer, was purchased for $500 down the street at one of Chamblee’s many antique stores. BLUETOP was a taxi stand in the 1950’s and vintage signs and photos from the era are found throughout the restaurant.

Be sure to leave room for dessert. “The banana pudding was my favorite!” my 11-year-old daughter Sarah said. Owner Andy Lasky told us that this is a family recipe passed down for generations.

n What’s on the menu: While my less adventuresome kids enjoyed simple burgers and chips ($7), my husband had a delicious blackened fish sandwich on a pretzel bun ($13), recommended by our server. I sampled several small plates including pork belly bites with shishito peppers, empenadas, risotto balls topped with delicate greens and a mini shrimp po-boy sandwich. The menu changes seasonally but kid-friendly items are a staple as well as local craft brews.

n Why kids will like it: The menu always has familiar food and new things to try. Kids and adults are free to walk around the patio, which has a cornhole and bocce ball for entertainment.

– Becky Cooper

n Why parents will like it: Great menu that changes seasonally.

It is a noisy enough environment that parents can relax and the kids can be kids.

Your Royal Presence Is Requested!

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he Amazing Castle exhibit transports children into a time where every job in a community served a royal purpose.

Children can dress in regal attire as they wander through the beautiful village hidden beyond the castle’s stone walls. The Great Hall and Garden, The Royal Workshop and The Dragon tower are just a few of the many places to explore.

The castle walls ring with laughter as kids cook a meal fit for a king or wake Herald, the sleeping dragon. They can pick vegetables from the castle garden, try their hand at making or repairing clothing, do carpentry or blacksmithy work, or take part in the puppet theater. Kids also can create a crown or goblet in the craft class offered every 30 minutes.

Storytime is right outside the castle walls and incorporates this “amazing” attraction.

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The Details Children’s Museum of Atlanta 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, 404-659-5437; childrensmuseumatlanta.org n Admission: $15.95- $18.95 (ages 1 year and older); exhibit ends Sept. 9.

With so many hands-on activities, this exhibit creates an opportunity for your children to meet new friends and work together to help the town run smoothly.

My kids, Bailey and Joshua, loved the costumes and role-playing in the castle kitchen and gardens. We spent about two hours at the museum this time.

When you go, pack a lunch and plan to stay longer – explore the castle, then everything else the museum has to offer, including shows and crafts.

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Butterflies

Galore!

A butterfly may land right on your arm, hand or even head at these seasonal butterfly encounters and festival.

n Butterfly Encounter Chattahoochee Nature Center Through July 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. Noon-4:30 p.m.

Get up close with hundreds of native butterflies surrounded by colorful nectar plants. Be sure to bring your camera. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

770-992-2055. Included with admission: Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free. chattnaturecenter.org n A Garden with Wings Smith-Gilbert Gardens July 3-21. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visitors can observe native species including Monarchs, Tiger Swallowtails and more, in all stages of life in this butterfly house. 2382 Pine Mountain Rd., Kennesaw. 770-919-0248. Included with admission: Adults, $7; ages 6-12, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. smithgilbertgardens.com

Mark your Calendar: n Butterfly Festival Dunwoody Nature Center Aug. 11. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Three butterfly tents filled with hundreds of butterflies to discover.

In addition to the tents, games, crafts, animal encounters and discovery stations will be set up throughout the park. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-3943322. Adults, $10; ages 4-12, $5; ages 3 and younger, free. dunwoodynature.org/butterfly

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Beat the Heat: Indoor Putt-Putt Courses

Monster Mini Golf

Monster Mini Golf Little monsters and big monsters will love playing around this glowing, spooky course. Indoor green, glow-in-the-dark, custom-made creatures and even its own internal radio station. There is also an arcade and a prize center. n Hours: Mon.-Thurs. Noon-9 p.m.; Fri.Sat. Noon-10 p.m.; Sun. Noon-8 p.m. n Location: 2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy., Marietta. n Cost: $7.50-$8.50.

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This mini golf course is illuminated entirely by black lights. There are glow toys for sale that kids will love, with glowing necklaces available for a dollar. n Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. Noon-6 p.m. n Location: 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. n Cost: $6-$9.

678-847-0128; glowminigolf.com

Glow Galaxy Glow Galaxy offers a glowing miniature golf course, inflatables, obstacle courses, and a bounce house. Best of all, it is all glow in the dark! n Hours: Change weekly, call to find out. n Location: 6527-D Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross. n Cost: $8.

770-368-3008; glowgalaxy.com

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Beaches Close to Home You can relax or play on sandy beaches right in Atlanta.

Paradise Beach at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Acworth Beach at Cauble Park The beach area features a white sand beach and roped off area for swimming.

Where: 4425 Beach St. NW, Acworth. 770-917-1234; acworth.com/attractions/acworth-beach Cost: Swimming, free. Parking, free. Mon.-Fri.; $10 per vehicle (cash only) for non-Acworth residents on weekends between 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Paradise Beach at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Hang out on the sandy beach, play volleyball, catch rays and enjoy food and drinks.

Where: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford. 678-304-3120; margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Cost: Free. Gate, $15.

Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens Enjoy swimming and sunbathing. Miniature golf, a floating playground with obstacles, paddle boats, inflatable water slide, rock climbing wall and more available at extra cost.

Where: 17800 US Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 844-512-3826; callawaygardens.com Cost: Adults, $24.95; children ages 6-12, $14.95; ages 5 and younger, free.

Beaches Within a Quick Drive These Georgia beaches offer lots for families on a weekend trip. n St. Simons Island, Georgia Neptune Park is a favorite for families, an oceanfront park with a playground, pool, mini-golf course and a fishing pier. Don’t forget to hunt out the Tree Spirits of St. Simons Island, around 20 face carvings in trees around the Island, which makes for a fun scavenger hunt. explorestsimonsisland.com n Jekyll Island, Georgia Kids will love climbing over and under the giant driftwood pieces on Driftwood Beach, located on the North end of Jekyll Island. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is also a special opportunity to meet sea turtles and learn about rehabilitation efforts. jekyllisland.com n Tybee Island, Georgia You can see for miles down the long stretches of beach at Tybee, around 30 minutes outside of Savannah. Grab some ice cream or a sno-ball from Seaweeds and walk down to the pier to watch fishermen. tybeeisland.com

The Swimming Beach at Red Top Mountain State Park Cool off in the sandy beach area and roped off swimming area nestled in a cove and surrounded by trees at Lake Allatoona, and enjoy the nearby putt-putt golf and large playground.

Where: 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Cartersville. 770-975-4226; redtopmountainstatepark.org Cost: Parking, $5.

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‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic’

The Details “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic” High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 404-733-4400; high.org n Admission: Ages 6 and older, $14.50; ages 5 and younger, free. n Hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Exhibit closes Sept. 2.

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or those who grew up reading “Winnie-the-Pooh” stories, this exhibit is a dose of nostalgia. For today’s kids, it’s an adventure in discovering an adorable teddy bear who has grown ever more popular over the past 90-plus years.

Winnie-the-Pooh was first presented to the public in 1923, after political writer A.A. Milne was inspired to tell stories about his son, Christopher, and his son’s favorite teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.

While Christopher played, his father watched and chronicled their imaginary adventures. Artist and cartoonist E.H. Shepard illustrated the stories.

Teddy bears, named after U.S. President Theodore” Teddy” Roosevelt, were popular toys in the early 20th century, and Christopher got his on his first birthday in 1921. Originally, the bear was named Edward, but Christopher renamed him after he saw a real bear named Winnie at the London Zoo. The exhibit features numerous original drawings and books, plus photographs of the author and his son playing with his bear.

Before visiting the exhibit, take time to read a couple of the Pooh stories to your child so he’ll be familiar with Winnie, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo. At the exhibit, kids can sit in trees scattered throughout and listen to the only known audio of the author reading Pooh stories. They also can play “Poohsticks” on a bridge over a projected river. “Poohsticks” is a game Winnie-the-Pooh invented, where he and his friends drop sticks into the river and guess whose stick will reach the other side of the bridge first.

Another popular spot for kids is a drawing table with pencils and papers so children can try their hand at sketching Pooh and other favorite characters. Two-year-old Ella, who was visiting the exhibit with her father, liked sitting in the Nursery bed and reading books set out for children to explore.

On Saturdays and Sundays, don’t miss live storytimes at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. For babies and toddlers, visit “The One Acre Wood” play space at the Woodruff Arts Center to explore textures and sounds inspired by The Hundred Acre Wood from Winnie-the-Pooh stories. (Open through July 15, Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.)

– Becky Cooper

The Silly Old Bear is Everywhere... n At the Theatre The stories get action and movement at the Alliance Theatre through July 15 in a live show. Join Pooh Bear and friends Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo and even Owl as one adventure turns into another in the Hundred Acre Wood.

See alliancetheatre.org for showtimes.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-733-5000. $15; ages 6-17, $10; ages 3-5, $5. Under 2, free.

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n At the Movies On August 3, Disney releases “Christopher Robin” (PG) in theatres. This version brings audiences back to where the story of Winnie-the-Pooh began, and even includes characters modeled more after the original illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. The story follows a working-class family man, Christopher Robin, as he encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life.

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at the Woodruff Arts Center

Sonic Playground: Yuri Suzuki

High Museum of Art Outdoor Sifly Plaza Through Oct. 7. Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Noon-5 p.m.

Get hands-on with colorful sculptures that modify and transmit sound in unusual and playful ways. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-733-4400. Free. high.org

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Woodruff Arts Center July 8. 1-4 p.m.

Families can enjoy activities including an instrument petting zoo, interactive storytimes, art making workshops, drop-in acting classes and more. 1280 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta.

404-733-4200. Free. woodruffcenter.org

Second Sunday

High Museum of Art July 8. Noon-5 p.m.

Free admission to the Museum the second Sunday of each month, and family programs (1-4 p.m.) including art making, storytimes and more. July’s theme is “Tales and Tails.” 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400. Free.

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Under the Stars

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to one of these area parks for a free movie night. Check the websites before visiting for weather cancellations.

Georgia Movies in the Park

See georgiamoviesinthepark.com for showtimes.

July 10 – “Paddington 2” (PG): Cumming July 21 – “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13): Woodstock July 24 – “Ferdinand” (PG): Cumming July 28 – “Ferdinand” (PG): Canton Aug. 10 – TBD: Dawsonville Aug. 18 – “Sherlock Gnomes” (PG): Woodstock Aug. 25 – “Sherlock Gnomes” (PG): Canton Canton: Brown Park, 251 E Marietta St. Cumming: Vickery Village, 5860 S. Vickery St. Dawsonville: Veterans Memorial Park, 186 Recreation Rd. Woodstock: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Rd.

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Movies begin at dusk.

July 21 – “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13): Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee.

July 28 – “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13): Pernoshal Park, 4575 N. Shallowford Rd., Dunwoody.

Aug. 4 – “Coco” (PG): Veterans Park, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas.

Aug. 11 – “The Greatest Showman” (PG): Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell.

Flicks on the Bricks

Duluth Town Green. Movies begin at dusk.

July 6 – “Peter Rabbit” (PG) Aug. 3 – “Coco” (PG) Sept. 7 – “Black Panther” (PG-13) 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth.

Movies Under the Stars

Mall of Georgia, The Village Pavilion Live music from 5-7 p.m. Movie at 7:15 p.m.

July 4 – “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”(PG-13) – post 9:35 p.m. fireworks.

July 14 – “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13) July 21 – “Coco” (PG) July 28 – “Cars 3” (G) 3333 Buford Dr. NE, Buford.

Movies on the Town

Town Brookhaven Movies begin at dusk.

July 12 – “Back to the Future” (PG) July 19 – “Grease” (PG-13) July 26 – “Coco” (PG) 4330 Peachtree Rd., Brookhaven.

Movies at Newtown Park

Movies begin at dusk. Pre-show activities begin at 7 p.m.

July 14 – “Coco” (PG); Aug. 11 – TBD a week prior to event.

3150 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek.

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Candler Park. Movies begin at dark.

Aug. 4 – “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (PG-13) Aug. 18 – “Black Panther” (PG-13) Sept. 8 – “Coco” (PG) 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta.

KISS at the Movies from KISS 104.1 Movies begin at dusk.

July 14 – “Coco” (PG): Stockbridge City Hall, 4640 N Henry Blvd., Stockbridge.

Aug. 18 – “Spiderman” (PG-13) Lithonia Park, 2501 Park Dr., Lithonia.

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New Songs, Sword Fights and Lots of Fun with ‘Peter Pan’

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eter Pan” at Serenbe Playhouse will whisk you away to Neverland for a most splendid (and humorfilled) hour with Peter Pan, Smee, Captain Hook and Tinkerbell in this timeless classic.

We were immediately transported to this magical place by the outdoor amphitheater’s impeccable attention to detail. As you walk up to the amphitheater, you‘ll see the Jolly Roger, and then Tinkerbell appears via a zip line to begin the story.

This version of Sir J.M. Barrie’s beloved story is unique. The actors sing new songs live to the accompaniment of recorded music, and there is a different take on the plot. But in case you were wondering: Yes, Peter Pan and Captain Hook do sword fight!

What my family liked the best was that the actors came down to the front area to interact with the audience from time to time

– which is great for keeping a child’s attention.

When Tinkerbell sprinkled her fairy dust on us, one of my 7-year-old twins exclaimed, “Glitter!”

The actors are members of the playhouse’s apprentice program, and they are talented recent college graduates who will work in every production at Serenbe for one year. The play was directed by Michael Alvarez, who has directed productions all over the world.

The drive from North Atlanta takes 55 minutes, but it’s well worth it – people from all over the metro area make the drive. I sat next to a sweet mother from Smyrna who had already made the trip five times to see some of the other productions.

My children, an 11-year-old and the twins, loved this play and they have talked about it incessantly since our visit. It was a wonderful way to spend a summer day!

– Cindy Moss

The Details “Peter Pan” The Serenbe Playhouse, 10767 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills 770-463-1110; serenbeplayhouse.com. n Tickets: $20 and up; ages 3-12, $13 and up; ages 2 and younger, free. Prices vary by show. Performances Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.; through Aug. 26. n What to Take: Rain gear (rain insurance extra), sunscreen, bug spray, a camera and money for concessions. Portable potties are available. Kids can sit up front on the blankets provided, and adults sit on wooden benches. n Something Extra: After the show, you can take part in a Peter Pan scavenger hunt (the clues are on the playhouse’s social media and program). Allow extra time if you wish to do this.

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INK Craft Weeks. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids.

Create different themed crafts each week. Check inkfun.org for schedule. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun. 1-5 p.m. 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900. $1 with museum admission. Mon.-Sat. $8; Sun. $6.

Toddler Tuesdays. Center for Puppetry Arts. Activities include gallery games, storytelling and more. Ages 2-4. First Tues. of each month, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

1404 Spring St. at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $12.50 each.

Little Acorns. Avalon. Face painting, storytime, character visits, and more for preschoolers. Every Tues. through Oct. 10 a.m.-noon. 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-1000. Free.

Mommy and Me Preschool Program. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.

Learn through play with hands-on activities.

Recommended for ages 3-5. Every Thurs. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. with storytime at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117.

Included with admission. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; ages 3 and younger, free.

Toddler Thursdays. High Museum of Art. Create masterpieces to complement the museum’s current exhibits. Recommended for ages 2-4. Every Thurs.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-733-4400. Included with admission. Ages 6 and older, $14.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Drop-In Art Classes. Treehouse Kid & Craft. Enjoy weekly activities including painting, drawing and sculpting. Every Sat. 10 a.m. (ages 2-4) and 11 a.m. (ages 5-10). 533 W. Howard Ave. Ste. A, Decatur.

470-355-8305. $12.

Crafts at Lakeshore Learning. Lakeshore Learning.

Make a different craft each week. Every Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 3 and older. 4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100. Free.

Saturday Morning Art Classes. Vinings School of Art. Piano, guitar or art classes. Select Sat. Times vary, see viningsschoolofart.com for schedule and to register. 1675 Cumberland Pkwy. SE #102, Smyrna.

678-213-4278. $10.62-$15 per hour.

Beginner/Intermediate Skateboarding. The BeltLine.

One-hour skateboarding class led by expert instructors. Every Sat. Beginner: 10-11 a.m.; Intermediate: 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register online at beltline.org/events. 1614 Arthur Langford Jr. Pl. SW, Atlanta. 404-477-3003.

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Drop-In and Draw. GAS-ART Gifts at North DeKalb Mall.

Create a different project each week. Every Sat. and Sun. Between noon-3 p.m. 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy. #C-30, Decatur. 404-801-4926. $5.

Mice Tours. Marietta Museum of History. Mascots Murray and Etta mouse introduce history through tours, storytime and crafts for ages 3-5. Reservations required. Second Wed. of each month. 10:30 a.m.

1 Depot St. Ste. 200, Marietta. 770-794-5710. $5 per family (one adult and up to three children).

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Fox Theatre JUNE 30-JULY 1. 10 A.M. AND 2 P.M. All paws on deck! Follow the heroic pups as they embark on a piratethemed adventure to uncover hidden treasure. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. $22.50 and up. foxtheatre.org Second Thursday Program. Southeastern Railway Museum. Parents and preschooler program includes storytime, an activity and craft. July’s theme is RV/campers or boats. Ages 2-4. Second Thurs. of each month. 10:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Check-in before 10:20 a.m. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-495-0253. $10 per child, one adult free, additional adult, $12.

exhibits The One Acre Wood. Joe Bankoff Gallery at the Woodruff Arts Center. A playspace for ages newborn to 2 years inspired by the magical Hundred Acre Wood from the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Toddlers can explore textures, sounds, and discover the adventure that awaits in the woods. Through July 15. Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7334650. Free.

TreeMendous Play Houses. Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Features a series of creative, interactive, outdoor play structures, designed and built by area students and professionals. Through Sept.

29. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2382 Pine Mountain Rd., Kennesaw. 770-919-0248. Adults, $7; ages 6-12, $5; ages 5 and younger, free.

The Amazing Castle. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Children can don costumes role-play, pick vegetables or visit the tower to wake the sleeping dragon. Through Sept. 9. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily until July 31. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $15.95-$18.95; younger than 1, free.

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FOOD: Our Global Kitchen. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Take a journey around the world and through time on an exploration of food’s history and the role it plays among cultures around the world. Stroll through an ancient market, cook a virtual meal and more.

Through Aug. 19. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic. High Museum of Art. This exhibition explores the history and legacy of Pooh through original sketches, photographs, memorabilia and letters. Through Sept. 2. Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Noon-5 p.m. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

404-733-4400. Ages 6 and older, $14.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Sonic Playground: Yuri Suzuki. High Museum of Art Outdoor Sifly Plaza. Get hands-on with colorful sculptures that modify and transmit sound in unusual and playful ways. Through Oct. 7. Tues.-Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Noon-5 p.m.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7334400. Free.

Imaginary Worlds. Atlanta Botanical Garden and Gainesville Garden. Larger-than-life, topiary-like whimsical plant sculptures come back to the Gardens including a giant frog, camel, dragon and more. Through Oct. 28. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-8765859 and 1911 Sweetbay Dr., Gainesville.

404-888-4760. Atlanta: Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $18.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Gainesville: Adults, $8; ages 3-12, $5; ages 2 and younger, free.

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H Celebrate July 4th! H n Fantastic Fourth Celebration.

Memorial Lawn at Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy a fireworks display following the Lasershow Spectacular. July 1-7. 9:30 p.m. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690. Fireworks show, free; parking, $20. n Red, White & Boom! Historic Downtown Norcross. Fireworks, food trucks, inflatables, music and more. July 3. 3-11 p.m. A shuttle will run from the Norcross First United Methodist Church: 2500 Beaver Ruin Rd. aplacetoimagine. com/events. Free. n Duluth Celebrates America. Duluth Town Green. Celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display, children’s activities, bands and more. July 3. 5:30-10 p.m. 3167 Main St., Duluth.

770-476-3434. Free. n Kennesaw’s Salute to America.

Downtown Kennesaw and Depot Park. PreFourth celebration including two stages of live music, food vendors and other activities. July 3. 6-10 p.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw.

770-422-9714. Free. n Sparks in the Park. E. E. Robinson Park. Fireworks, inflatables, food and drinks and live entertainment. July 3. 6 p.m. 850 Level Creek Rd., Sugar Hill. 770-831-7413. Free. n Chamblee Fourth of July Celebration. Keswick Park. Activities for kids and adults, food vendors, live music and an elaborate fireworks show in the park. July 4.

5-10 p.m. 3496 Keswick Dr., Chamblee. 770986-5016. Free. n Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade.

Dunwoody Village. Celebration features marching bands, floats, clowns and animal units who will march from Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road to Dunwoody Village. July 4. 9 a.m. Dunwoody Village Pkwy., Dunwoody.

678-382-6700. Free. n Cumming Fourth of July Celebration. Cumming Fairgrounds.

Festivities begin July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., with a dance contest, food and vendors, children’s activities and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming. 770-881-3491.

Admission, $5; younger than 12, free.

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Star-Spangled Parades These patriotic parades bring bands, floats and lots of red, white and blue!

Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade: Dunwoody Village. From Mount Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road to Dunwoody Village. July 4. 9 a.m.

Fourth in the Park: Glover Park.

Begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and ends at North Marietta Parkway.

July 4. 10 a.m.

Fourth of July Parade and Rotary Celebration: Downtown Newnan.

Begins at Veteran’s Memorial Park and ends at Greenville Street Park.

July 4. 9 a.m.

July Fourth Festival at the Park and Fireworks Show: Downtown Douglasville. Parade proceeds west down Church Street. July 4. 10 a.m.

Independence Day Celebration: Peachtree City. Begins on Peachtree Parkway. July 4. 9 a.m.

n Fourth in the Park. Glover Park. A parade, free concerts, museum tours, arts and crafts show, food, carnival games and fireworks.

Parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and ends at North Marietta Parkway. July 4. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 50 Park Square, Marietta. 770-7945601. Free.

n Fourth of July Extravaganza. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. March in the children’s parade around the museum floor, enjoy storytime, sing patriotic songs and see special indoor “fireworks” with bubble wrap. July 4. Noon and 2 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta.

404-659-5437. Adults and ages 1 and older, $15.95; wear your 2018 Peachtree Road Race T-shirt to receive one half-price admission per T-shirt (with purchase of one full-priced admission).

n East Point Salute to the Red, White and Blue. Across from the East Point MARTA station. Artist market, food vendors, live music, a carnival and fireworks. July 4. 3-11 p.m. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. 2757 Main St., East Point. downtowneastpoint.com. Free.

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Peachtree City. Fourth of July parade begins at 9 a.m. on Peachtree Parkway. Festival starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. Food vendors and fireworks at dusk. July 4. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. 151 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City. 770-631-2525. Free.

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Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks: Downtown Decatur. Begins at First Baptist Church of Decatur.

July 4. 5:30 p.m.

n Fourth of July Parade and Rotary Celebration. Downtown Newnan. A patriotic, hometown parade starts at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park and ends at Greenville Street Park; followed by entertainment and food at Newnan High School’s Drake Stadium at 5:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. July 4.

Newnan. 770-253-8283. Free. n July Fourth Concert and Fireworks. Cauble Park. Food vendors, live music in the afternoon and fireworks at dark. July 4. 4 p.m. 4425 Beach St., Acworth. 770-917-1234. Free.

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H Celebrate July 4th! H n July Fourth Festival at the Park and Fireworks Show. Parade begins at 10 a.m. and proceeds west down Church Street. Festival starts at 11 a.m. at Hunter Memorial Park. Fireworks begin at dusk. July 4. 8830 Gurley Rd., Douglasville. 770-920-3007.

Parade and fireworks show, free; festival rides, $3 wristband. n July Fourth Festivities and Fireworks. Wills Park. Face painting, entertainment, local bands, food vendors and fireworks at dusk. July 4. 6-10 p.m. 1825 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-2976130. Free. n July Fourth Star Spangled Beach Party. Robin Lake Beach. This bash at Callaway Gardens includes beach activities, live music, the FSU Flying High Circus and the annual Fireworks Extravaganza. July 4. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 17800 U.S. Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 800-852-3810. Ages 13 and older, $35; ages 6-12, $24.95; ages 6 and younger, free. n Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks. Downtown Decatur. Decorate a wagon, ride your bike, skate or walk along with the parade that begins at First Baptist Church of Decatur. The Callanwolde Concert Band performs after the parade. Fireworks display at dark.

July 4. Parade Line-Up, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9 p.m.

Downtown Decatur. 678-615-0915. Free.

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Beyond Atlanta n Celebrate America. The Rock Ranch. All day family fun with evening concert and a world-class fireworks extravaganza. Entertainment includes farm access and more than 35 family rides and attractions. June 30. Gates open at 2 p.m.

5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock. 706-647-6374. $13/person from 2-6 p.m., $25/ carload after 6 p.m.

n Fourth of July Celebration. Dellinger Park. Concert, fireworks, children’s area, food and more. July 4. Begins at 2 p.m.

100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville. 770-423-1330. Free; parking, $5.

n Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Fireworks extravaganza. July 4. 9 p.m. 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee. 706-896-4191. Free.

n Star Spangled Fourth. Mall of Georgia. Live music, a movie and Gwinnett’s biggest fireworks display. July 4. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.; fireworks begin at dark. 3333 Buford Dr., Buford.

678-482-8788. Free.

n Freedom Train. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Barbecue picnicstyle dinner, a visit from Uncle Sam and a fireworks finale. July 4. Departure 7 p.m. 226 Everett St., Bryson City, NC. 800-872-4681. Adults, $62-$96; ages 2-12, $40-$55; ages 23 months and younger, $0-$20.

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Brain Teasers 2. Tellus Science Museum.

Sharpen your problem-solving skills with 20 different challenges that range from conundrums to mind-boggling block puzzles. Through Jan. 6. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville. 770-6065700. Adults, $15.95; ages 3-17, $11.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Atlanta Motor Speedway EACH THURS. IN JULY. GATES OPEN AT 6 P.M.; RACES START AT 7:30 P.M. High-speed racing, family activities, contests and giveaways. 1500 Tara Pl., Hampton. 770-946-4211. $5; ages 5 and younger, free. atlantamotorspeedway.com

movies Planetarium Shows. Fernbank Science Center. Various shows per month about the solar system in the planetarium. See fernbank.edu/planetarium for full schedule.

156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta. 678-874-7102.

Adults, $7; ages 3-18, $5; 2 and younger, free.

Backyard Wilderness. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The film follows Katie, a young girl, and her modern family living next to the woods who are blind to the real-life spectacle around them, absorbed by an array of electronic devices in their busy lives. Through Aug. 2. See fernbankmuseum.org for showtimes. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Giant Screen Theater: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

Oceans: Our Blue Planet. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Embark on a global odyssey, from coastal shallows to the freezing shores of Antarctica to discover oceans. Through Nov. 1. See fernbankmuseum.org for showtimes. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Giant Screen Theater: Adults, $13; ages 3-12, $11; ages 2 and younger, free.

Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival. Fox Theatre. See “Trolls,” Saturday AM Cartoons and sing-a-long versions of “Moana” and ”Grease.” Select dates July 27-Aug. 25. See foxtheatre.org for showtimes. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta.

855-285-8499. $5-$20.

music Patriotic Celebration Concerts. Roswell United Methodist Church. Church choir and the Atlanta Wind Symphony join together to raise tribute to men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. Ticket required for seating. July 1. 3 p.m. 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-594-0512. Free.

Riverside Sounds. Riverside Park. Outdoor concerts feature a variety of musical styles.

July 7. 7-9 p.m. 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell.

770-641-3705. Free.

Concerts by the Springs. Heritage Green.

Series of free concerts on the green. July 8. 7-8:30 p.m. 6110 Blue Stone Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. Free.

Jazz on the Lawn. Callanwolde. Unwind and listen to live music including jazz, swing, salsa, blues and more. July 13 and 27.

7:30-9:30 p.m. 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta.

404-872-5338. $30, credit/debit only.

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DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert. Marvin Cole Auditorium. The program will showcase “Warsaw Concerto,” Korngold’s music from the movie “The Sea Hawk,” and other classics. July 20. 8 p.m. 555 N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkson. 678-891-3565. $15-$32.

Concerts in the Park. Dunwoody Nature Center.

Different bands perform concerts on the meadow. July 21. 7-9 p.m. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. Adults, $5; ages 3 and younger, free.

nature Wildlife Feeding Time. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of the resident animals as the Wildlife Department feeds them. Every Tues. and Sat. 4 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. Included with admission: Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

Butterfly Encounter. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Get up close with hundreds of native butterflies surrounded by colorful nectar plants. Be sure to bring your camera.

Through July 31. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. noon-4:30 p.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. Included with admission: Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

First Saturdays. Dunwoody Nature Center.

Different nature theme the first Sat. of each month. This month’s theme is music. Preregister. July 7. 11 a.m.-noon. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. Free.

Family Canoe Day. Chattahoochee Nature Center. An introduction to canoeing for first-time paddlers, families with young kids, or adults.

Paddling techniques and races and games.

July 7, 21 and 28. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 5 and older. Register by the Thurs. before each class.

9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055 x237. $20 per person.

Moonlight Mountain Hike. Panola Mountain State Park. A ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta.

Campfire and s’mores. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and older. Pre-register. July 27. 8-10 p.m. 2620 Hwy. 155 SW, \Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. $15; parking, $5.

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special events Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo. Georgia World Congress Center. Peachtree Road Race kickoff event with giveaways and a family fun zone with a kid-friendly decathlon. July 2-3.

Mon. and Tues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 362 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta. 404-231-9064. Free.

Brer Rabbit’s Scavenger Hunt. The Wren’s Nest. Download the app Zappar, find carrots and scan them using the camera, then kidfriendly information about Brer Rabbit and more will appear. Sat. and Sun. through Sept.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta. 404-753-7735. Included with admission: Adults, $10; ages 17 and younger, $8; ages 2 and younger, free.

FOOD-ology Days. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Discover how people grow, cook and eat their food around the world. Food samples, demonstrations and more. July 7. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404929-6300. Included with admission: $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Celebrate Tanabata: A Cultural Exploration.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta. The Museum partners with Nakato Japanese Restaurant to bring to life the Japanese Star Festival, Tanabata. Lantern parade, origami class and Japanese stories. July 7. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-6595437. $15.95-$18.95; ages 1 and younger, free.

Family Free Day. Museum of Design Atlanta.

Design lanterns and masks for Parliament of Owls, Midtown’s lantern parade and participate in a collaborative design integrating Raspberry Pi computing. July 8. Noon-6 p.m. 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-979-6455. Free.

Reptile Day. Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Discover scaly, slithering creatures and interact with live reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, tortoises, lizards and more. July 14. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404929-6300. Included with admission: $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo. Infinite Energy Center.

Scrapbooking seminars, vendors and makeand-take demonstrations. July 20-21. Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-626-2464. $10-$15; ages 12 and younger free; workshops and crop events, $20-$49.

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Calendar Railroad Rendezvous. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Model train layouts, hands-on activity stations and entertainment. July 21. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. Included with admission: Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50; ages 3 and younger, free.

SOUTHEAST HOMESCHOOL EXPO Cobb Galleria Centre JULY 27 AND 28.

EXPO: FRI. 10 A.M.-9 P.M. SAT. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. Learn all about homeschooling from the experts, while children have fun in the kids’ area. Kids’ area: Fri. and Sat. 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. 2 Galleria Pkwy. SE, Atlanta.

1-800-285-6340. Expo: $20; ages 17 and younger, free. Kids’ area: $35 per day or $60 for two days. southeasthomeschoolexpo.com

Pop-In for Family Fun. Marietta Museum of History. Families can interact with the Museum through themed activities and crafts. July’s theme is Summer Crafts.

July 21. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 1 Depot St., Marietta. 770-794-5710. $5 per person ($20 family cap).

Outdoor Blast. Infinite Energy Centre. Hunting show features deer scoring, vendors and a children’s area with animal tracks and furs, face painting and more. July 27-29. Fri. 1-8 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 800-438-4663.

Adults, $10; ages 12 and younger, free.

American Girl and Boy Club. Williams-Payne House. Monthly program to travel through the history of American Girl stories by Heritage Sandy Springs. Craft, activity and snack. Ages 5-12; coed. Registration required. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. July 28. 10 a.m. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. $15.

Tools for School Day. Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Make a pencil holder, set goals for the year ahead and the “Big Hearts” musical.

July 28. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. $15.95-$18.95; ages 1 and younger, free.

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Summer STEM Day. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics with a hands-on twist. July 28. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Included with admission: $20; ages 3-12, $18; ages 2 and younger, free.

Repticon Atlanta. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.

Families can see live reptile shows, learn about caring for a reptile and buy reptile supplies. July 28-29. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 863-268-4273. One-day tickets: $10; ages 5-12, $5; ages 4 and younger, free.

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storytelling Grandma Snazzy’s Storytime. Crabapple Kroger. Grandma Snazzy reads every Mon., Thurs. and Fri. 10 a.m. Call before visiting to confirm. 12460 Crabapple Rd., Alpharetta.

770-740-2050. Free.

Storytime at Little Shop. Little Shop of Stories.

Storytime each week with different stories read aloud. Tues. and Thurs. 11 a.m. Sun. 2 p.m. 133A East Court Sq., Decatur. 404-3736300. Free.

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Storytime by the River. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Storytellers will encourage participation by acting out the movements and sounds of storybook characters. Every Wed. 10:30 a.m. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-9922055. Adults, $10; ages 3-12, $6; ages 2 and younger, free.

Storybook Time. Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Listen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers. Meet in the Children’s Garden Amphitheatre. Every Wed. 10:30 a.m. 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859.

Included with admission: Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $18.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Children’s Storytime. FoxTale Book Shoppe.

Storytimes are followed by dance and songs.

Each Sat. 11 a.m. 105 E. Main St. #138, Woodstock. 770-516-9989. Free.

theater Winnie-the-Pooh. Alliance Theatre. Join Pooh Bear and friends Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and even Owl as one adventure turns into another in the Hundred Acre Wood. Through July 15. See alliancetheatre.org for showtimes. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-7335000. $15; ages 6-17, $10; ages 3-5, $5.

Roswell Summer Puppet Series. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Puppets perform in seven productions this season, including “Cinderella,”“Peter and the Wolf” and more. Through July 21. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. Second show Wed. and Fri. 1:30 p.m. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770594-6232. Ages 2 and older, $5; younger than 2, free.

Wren’s Nest Storytelling. The Wren’s Nest.

Ramblers host storytelling every Sat. at 1 p.m.

1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta.

404-753-7735. Adults, $10; ages 17 and younger, $8; ages 2 and younger, free.

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. Center for Puppetry Arts. Cows that type? Chickens on strike?

Farmer Brown can’t believe his ears. Join the barnyard fun in this adaptation of the award-winning children’s book. Through July 29. No shows July 4. See puppet. org for showtimes. Ages 4 and older. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $19.50.

Tadpole Tales. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Preschoolers can enjoy story time with a Fernbank educator along with a special activity or song. July 20. 11:30 a.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta. 404-929-6300. Included with admission: Adults $20; ages 3-12, $18; 2 and younger, free.

Hairspray. The Legacy Theatre. In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen wins the “The Corny Collins Show” and becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Select days July 6-Aug. 5.

See thelegacytheatre.org for showtimes. 1175 Senoia Rd. Ste. C, Tyrone. 404-895-1473. Adults, $30 and up; ages 12 and younger, $15 and up.

Treetop Tales. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Preschoolers will enjoy Fernbank’s outdoor storytelling program with an educator.

July 21. 11:45 a.m. 767 Clifton Rd., Atlanta.

404-929-6300. Included with admission: Adults $20; ages 3-12, $18; 2 and younger, free.

Disney’s Newsies. Aurora Theatre. Inspired by the Newsboy Strike of 1899, this high-energy musical is set to soar with rousing dance numbers and non-stop thrills. July 19-Sept. 2. See auroratheatre.com for showtimes. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-2266222. $20-$65.

Piedmont Park JULY 28. 11 A.M.-6 P.M. Ice cream samples and scoops for purchase, ice cream competition, fitness and children’s activities.

10th St. NE at Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta. 678-964-5944. Admission, free. atlantaicecreamfestival.com

Annie. Infinite Energy Center. Presented by the Agape Players, Orphan Annie is determined to find her parents in this classic, fun-filled musical. July 28-29. Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-626-2464. $15-$30.

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