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An immersive, educational experience in a unique setting!

Safari Camp gets young explorers engaged in the natural world and starts them on a path to saving species. • Hands-on, minds-on exploration of nature • Science-based investigations in the Zoo • Up-close experiences with animal ambassadors

Safari Camps are available for School’s Out and Summer Sessions!

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Everything You Need to Have a

HAPPY CAMPER Heed the Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” and your child will have a fabulous summer camp experience.

First Time Camper? No Worries Head off homesickness by focusing on all the positives at camp. Assure kids that it’s normal to miss home, but they’ll be so busy they’ll forget to do it. Make sure your child has independence skills such as taking care of personal hygiene and getting dressed without help. Get your child used to not being in his own bed with sleepovers with friends.

Letters from Home Mail call is important, especially for first-time campers. Parents can send letters and most camps allow care packages (usually including treats). When sending a package, consider including enough treats for your child’s cabin or tent mates or a game that several kids can play.

n Focus: Does your child want a specialized camp (sports, arts, technology, etc.) or a general outdoor camp? n Activities: Which ones are important to your child? n Duration: Will your child be away one week or much longer? n Size and Gender: Smaller camps may make for closer relationships, but larger one can offer more activities; some kids may be more comfortable with same sex camps. n Location and Setting: Close to home or more than 100 miles away? In an urban environment or wilderness?

A Typical Day at Camp Every day is full of surprises and discoveries, but most camps follow a general schedule so campers and parents know what the day will look like. n Typically, kids have breakfast around 7 a.m., lunch around noon and supper around 6 p.m. n During the day, kids at an outdoor camp can choose from a variety of activities – swimming, hiking, canoeing, ziplining, sports and more, or pursue interests such as archery, musical instruments, drawing/art and drama. n Some camps have a brief afternoon rest time or free time. n After supper, many camps have singing, storytelling or sharing around a campfire or campers and counselors might perform a skit or play music.

74% of campers

say “at camp, I did things I was afraid to do at first.” Source: American Camp Association Youth Outcomes Study

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Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Camp

Questions to Ask

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Is the camp accredited and how are the staff screened and chosen?

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How are discipline problems handled?

What is the staff-to-camper ratio? (Ideally, 1:6 for ages 7-8, 1:8 for ages 9-14, 1:10 for ages 15-18)

What percentage of campers are return campers? How is homesickness handled and how to parents stay in touch with their kids?

Technically Speaking Traditional camps have a love-hate relationship with technology. To help campers get in touch with nature, most ban or limit electronics. But camps embrace electronics when it comes to helping parents stay in touch. Many post photos and updates daily for parents to see, and parents can communicate by phone or email with the camp.

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Camp 2021 If your kids missed summer camp last year, now is the time to start researching camps and what they are doing to make the experience as safe as possible. Since so many camps had to hit the pause button last summer, they are excited to welcome back campers. Here’s how to start your search.

Go to a Camp Expo. Register for Atlanta Parent’s

Research online. Start with Atlanta Parent’s Ultimate

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Virtual Camp Expo on Tuesday, March 9. Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. You can talk with camp representatives from 9 a.m.-noon and 6-9 p.m. You will find lots of camp information in one place. Visit booths, watch videos and learn more about the camps participating. Register at atlantaparent.com/campexpo. Atlanta Parent’s in-person camp expo is scheduled for Saturday, April 17. Online Camp Guide. Camp websites have extensive information, videos and more to give you a snap shot of what camp life is like. Ask your family, friends and neighbors. Many of

What to Know at a Glance This year for both day and overnight camps be sure to:

them were campers themselves or can tell you about their child’s experience at camp.

n Sign up early. Many camps have limited occupancy this summer.

Visit overnight camps. If you’re unsure which camp

n Ask about cancellation and refund policies. Typically, they are more flexible this year.

is best, take your child and go for a tour. Some camps have open houses, and you’ll get a good sense of how your kid will spend his week or weeks at camp. Consider starting your search a year in advance and visiting a summer camp in progress to see what goes on. Get the names of former campers. Camps you’re

interested in should be able to help you contact former campers who can tell you what your child can expect.

n Find out the protocol for COVID-19 testing. n Learn the policies on safety measures. Determine if masks will be required and how social distancing will be handled.

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Camp Juliette Low on Lookout Mountain in Cloudland, GA

A Camp for Everyone Sleepaway Adventure for Girls Ages 8-17 1-Week, 2-Week & Mini-Sessions June 6-July 31, 2021 For more Information & Registration visit CJL.ORG “CJL gave me courage, support, love and experiences that have shaped me.” “My

favorite summers! I’m still friends with the girls I met at camp.” Want to learn more about camper life? Follow CJL on Instagram @campjuliettelow

Whether you are needing a day or overnight camp, there is sure to be a camp that is just right for your child. Camps can be general with lots of varied activities or cater to a specific interest. n Overnight Camp: Most offer a variety

of programs for children starting at age 7. Overnight camp options include co-ed, single sex and specialty camps that focus on a particular program and have varying overnight accommodations, such as cabins, tents and tepees. n Day Camp: Available for all ages.

Some camps specialize in toddler and preschoolers. Others may offer programs for ages 5-12 and group campers according to age. Everyone returns home at the end of the day. n Specialty Camps and Programs:

At both day and overnight camps, children can embark on adventures as varied as learning coding, cooking, how to ride a horse, water ski or dance. If your child has a special interest, there likely is a camp that specializes in it. n Campers with Special Needs:

A physical, medical or mental disability is not a roadblock to a camp experience. Each year more than 1 million children with special needs benefit from summer camp. Some camps specialize in serving certain groups while other camps integrate campers with special needs into the total camp population.

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Spotlight on SUMMER Atlanta Parent’s CAMPCAMP PREVIEW CAMP JULIETTE LOW cjl.org | Cloudland, GA

Camp Juliette Low celebrates outdoor living through fun and instructional programs like archery, horseback riding, canoeing, ropes course, and backpacking. CJL campers live in platform tents where they can enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, grow in confidence and independence, and form life-long friendships. CJL is located in northwest Georgia and was founded in 1922 by Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Today, CJL operates independently from the Girls Scouts and offers one-week, two-week and minisessions available for girls ages 8-15.

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COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTERS OF ATLANTA 404-614-0466 | CMCAtlanta.com | Three Locations

Themed camps for grades K-5 and Performance Workshop for grades 6-8 and 9-12. Camps focus on musical styles, genres, or instruments to ensure camper’s genuine interests are met. Performance Workshop includes classical, jazz. rock, country, folk and/or hip hop music played with peers and professional faculty. Workshops culminate in a Student Showcase at Atlanta Music High School. All camps/workshops include private lessons. Register today, space is limited.

Atlanta Parent’s CAMP PREVIEW DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER 770-394-3322 | dunwoodynature.org

Experience summer camp the way it was meant to be – on the beautiful 22 wooded acres of the Dunwoody Nature Center. By combining play and learning through different weekly themes, children are able to grow and develop at their own pace, reconnect with nature, and better understand their place in the natural world. Year after year, the Nature Center’s camps achieve satisfaction ratings of nearly 100% and most of our new camp families each summer come as referrals from other campers! 2 Atlanta Parent

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404-981-4665 | FabricateStudios.com Located 1 mile off Howell Mill Road and I-75, Fabricate Studios is a year-around educational space that teaches sewing, knitting, quilting and crafts to children and adults. Fabricate offers half day sewing, knitting and fashion design camps for children, ages 7 and older. All supplies are provided for these camps, including sewing machines and fabric. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes build on one another to help kids reach their goals. Visit FabricateStudios.com for class and camp schedules. 2 www.atlantaparent.com Atlanta Parent <ISSUE> <DATE>

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INTERCONNECTED Interlochen

An experience at Interlochen won’t just make you a better artist—it will transform the course of your future.

SUMMER ARTS CAMP INTERLOCHEN ONLINE • Programs for every young artist grades 2-12 • Scholarships available • New online arts programs

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ARE YOU IN? Deer Run Camps provide a place where kids (and families) are loved and encouraged, discover strengths, complete challenges, create life-long memories, and form deep friendships.

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1-WEEK CAMP: completed grades 3 to 10 2-WEEK CAMP: completed grades 6 to 10

A fun camp adventure for “kids” of all ages. Customize your camp with choices of recreation and determine your own schedule!

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Overnight Camps Start your search for the perfect summer camp adventure with these overnight camps. Information is provided by our advertisers.

Camp Rockmont for Boys Inviting campers to experience the wildness of being a boy outside, the welcoming embrace of a loving community and the wonder of being alive. Excited for this summer with refined COVID procedures and practices to promote an incredibly adventurous and healthy summer. Don’t let him spend summer on a screen, invite him into an even more adventurous life. rockmont.com Camp Thunderbird – YMCA Nearly two miles of shoreline on Lake Wylie provides an amazing backdrop for life-changing experiences at YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Just 30 minutes from Charlotte, NC is the ultimate outdoor water playground that has welcomed campers for over 80 years and has helped kids cultivate individual talents and skills like independence, selfdiscipline and empathy. campthunderbird.org

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Asbury Hills Co-ed camp for ages 7-17; one-week sessions. Form new friendships, participate in ageappropriate activities like archery, crafts and canoeing, and deepen faith with powerful worship led by a worship team. Cleveland, S.C. 864-836-3711. asburyhills.org Interlochen Summer Arts Camp An experience at Interlochen won’t just make your child a better artist – it will transform the course of their future. Creative writing, dance, film, music, theater, visual arts and more, including online arts programs, for grades 2-12. interlochen.org Camp Juliette Low Camp Juliette Low celebrates outdoor living and recreation for girls ages 8-15 with instructional programs like archery, horseback riding, canoeing, ropes course, camp-outs, backpacking and more. Girls enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, grow in confidence and independence, and form life-long friendships. cjl.org

Camp Harrison – YMCA Located in the Bushy Mountains of North Carolina, YMCA Camp Harrison gives kids ages 6-16 the chance to make life-long memories on over 2,000 acres of land, streams and trails (90 miles from Charlotte). Campers participate in vespers services, devotions highlighting Christian values through the study of God’s word and more. campharrison.org Camp Ocoee – YMCA In the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, Camp Ocoee has been providing wilderness adventures since 1923. One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7-16. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include: paintball, whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, camp-outs and more. ymcacampocoee.org

Spend Summer 2021 at Asbury Hills offers weeklong sessions sure to please any camper! From high ropes activities to aquatic adventures, all rising 2nd graders-seniors in high school will have a blast!

Camp Westminster Christian camp and retreat center just 20 miles east of Atlanta. Weekly overnight and day sessions available for ages 6-17. Wake boarding, horseback riding, climbing tower, paintball, sports, crafts, outdoor skills and much more! 770-483-2225. campwestminster.org Deer Run Camps & Retreats One-week Overnight Camp (grades 3 to 10). Two-week Overnight Camp (grades 6 to 10). Family Camp (all ages). Lake activities, zip lines, climbing tower, paintball, giant swing, games, archery range, ax throwing, human foosball, disc golf, Bible study, and more. 150 wooded acres near Franklin, Tenn. 615-794-2918. deerrun.camp FACES Camp Located on 170 woodland acres, FACES Camp is a traditional overnight co-ed summer camp for youth with craniofacial differences ages 6-17, featuring Bring a Buddy to Camp, where siblings or BFFs can experience camp together. Outdoor adventure and non-competitive sports. July 25-30. ACA-accredited. Hosted by FACES: The National Craniofacial Association. facescamp.org

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Girl Scouts – All Girl Resident Camps Explore three beautiful camps in Cobb, Meriwether and Floyd counties. Get in touch with your artistic side, zipline through the air, explore the trails on horseback and learn to sail in the summer sun. Sessions for every passion. Open to girls in grades K-12. Browse sessions at GirlScoutSummer.com. St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Summer Camp St. Andrew’s-Sewanee Summer Camp. Offering 17 days of uniquely themed morning sessions combined with traditional fun camp activities on beautiful 550-acre mountaintop campus in Sewanee, Tenn. Grades 5-12. 931-463-2119. sasweb.org/summer Summer Academy at UGA Make this a summer to remember with the University of Georgia’s Summer Academy for ages 11-17. Experts in their field conduct exciting virtual specialty camps, including digital film school, fashion design, engineering, oceanography and more. ugasummer.com Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954! Overnight camp in Cloudland, Ga. on 600 acres, for girls ages 8-17. All levels of riders will learn English, Western, Barrels and Trails. Spend up to 6 hours daily riding and caring for your OWN camp horse. 706-862-2231. valleyviewranch.com WinShape Camps Created by the founder of Chick-fil-A, WinShape creates next-level camps that turn summers into meaningful experiences for campers and families. Whether you’re looking for an overnight camp experience or a day camp right in your community, WinShape provides the space to flourish. Plus, 50 percent off for first-time overnight campers! winshapecamps.org Woodberry Forest Summer Camps Whether a boy comes for the camaraderie and competition of Sports Camp, to grow as a leader and adventurer at Woodberry Compass, or to build skills at sport-specific mini-camps, he’ll spend time with talented and caring Woodberry faculty, alumni, and students who serve as camp directors and counselors. woodberry.org/camps

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Sewanee, Tenn. July 2-18, 2021 Grades 5-12

Sewanee www.sasweb.org/summer AN EPISCOPAL BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL SINCE 1868

SPECIALITY SESSIONS IN: American Sign Language, Folk Music, Ceramics, Climbing, Culinary Arts, Dance, Eco Build, Computer Programming, Woodworking, Yoga & More + Traditional Camp Activities!

17 Days of Awesome Fun! SAS Summer Camp-Sewanee Camp Rockmont for Boys

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CRITTER CAMP is an exciting science-based look into reptiles and amphibians. Campers will meet many species to illustrate aspects of biology and conservation. Critter Camp is a safe, hands-on experience where campers get to touch the animals they learn about! Critter Camp is held throughout the summer and school year. Register today to learn all about amphibian and reptile critters!

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 The Friends School of Atlanta in Decatur  Amphibian Foundation in Buckhead We also offer an online Critter Camp Program.

Sandy Springs / Lawrenceville-Suwanee Total Immersion Spanish Summer Camps: June 1st-July 30th

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mtparanschool.com/summerprograms Half and full-day Camp Elevation programs open to PK3-12th grade students in the community.

Since 1981 Squirrel Hollow Camp, located on the beautiful 47-acre campus of The Bedford School in Fairburn, Georgia, serves children with academic needs, ADD or learning differences.  Squirrel Hollow accepts students in grades 1– 9  There is a 3:1 student/staff ratio

 Academics: Reading & Decoding, Math, Auditory Discrimination,

Writing Skills and Reading Comprehension

 Recreational: swimming, Challenge Course elements and various

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What are you doing this summer?

A Summer Camp without Technology!

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Have fun at the farm — not far from home!

Join us for our fourth year of summer fun and learning in the heart of Dunwoody at the 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm — Dunwoody’s only authentic history camp. No technology. Just plain old-fashioned fun. Camp Flashback campers will enjoy:

Hand-crank ice-cream Hand-dip candles Make and play board games Learn woodworking Plant a garden • Feed farm animals Make paper • Lots more!

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June 14 — 18 June 21 — 25 June 28 – July 2 July 12 – 16 July 19 – 23 Camp Times: 9am-3pm Early (8am) drop-offs and late pickups (5pm) available

Professional Staff: A child-focused staff-to-camper ratio of 5-to-1. Led by Founding Director James Walker, PhD, former principal, Teacher of the Year and lifetime member of the Georgia PTA. Supported by other licensed educators.

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Day Camps The information provided by our advertisers in our Day Camp Guide will help you choose just the right camp to make this the best summer ever. Alliance Theatre Drama Camps Take center stage. Creative, acting and drama camps for children ages 3-12th grade. In-person and virtual camps available at 6 convenient locations. alliancetheatre.org/dramacamp Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Camp adventures include full- and halfday specialty camps to fit your family’s needs! New camps this year: Camp Creative, Teen Adventure, MVP Sports Zone, Instructional Sports, Performing Arts, History, LEGO, Paddlesport & River Adventure and more. One-week or multi-day sessions offered for tots, youth, or teens. Dates and times vary. alpharetta.ga.us/recreation

Atlanta Workshop Players Performing Arts Camp Your artistic adventure awaits! Make movies with top industry pros, sing, dance, act, discover circus arts, audition for agents, see shows, perform and make lifelong friends. atlantaworkshopplayers.com The Bedford School/ Squirrel Hollow Camp Summer program for students with academic needs, ADD or learning differences. Campers participate in smallgroup tutoring and recreational activities, swimming and challenge courses. Two 2-week sessions: June 21-July 2 and July 5-July 16. Contact Dr. Betsy Box at 770-774-8001. thebedfordschool.org

Bespoke Tutoring Bespoke Tutoring offers a diverse and innovative series of academic and creative summer camps taught by experienced educational professionals in a fun, safe environment. bespoketutoring.com/summercampregistration Bright Horizons Summer is for exploration – and Bright Horizons is the place to do it! Engaging, action-packed days are full of fun, putting a seasonal spin on science, technology, creative arts, nature and more. Flexible weekly schedules for ages 3-5 and 6-9. brighthorizons.com Camp Arrowhead Camp Arrowhead is a Jesus-centered adventure day camp located in Milton, Ga., fueled by games, fun, competition, elements, ziplining, and the amazing staff! camparrowhead.camp Camp Flashback Have fun at the farm – not far from home! Spend your days like an 1870s farm kid at the historic Donaldson-Bannister Farm in Dunwoody. Hand-churn butter, plant a garden, go on scavenger hunts, make paper, feed farm animals and more good old-fashioned fun! 770-668-0401. campflashback.org

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Camp Invention Build confidence through STEM. In-person and at-home options featuring a new program for 2021: Recharge! Secure your spot and save today at invent.org/local. Camp Timber Ridge Fun, friends and adventure in the great outdoors! This all-girl day camp is located in Cobb County 11 miles from Downtown Atlanta. Explore the lake, swing through the trees on the zipline and challenge courses at Camp Timber Ridge. Browse sessions online. girlscoutsummer.com Code Ninjas Camps For kids who are into coding, Minecraft, Roblox, robotics, Code Ninjas is the place to be! Fun for girls and boys ages 7-14. Half-and full-day camps available. Ten Atlanta locations. codeninjas.com Community Music Centers of Atlanta CMC Atlanta is where students go to become musicians themselves. Themed day camps for grades K-5, performance workshops for grades 6-8, 9-12 and recent graduates. Beginners through pre-professionals welcome. Half- and full-day options. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Professional faculty. Three locations. 404-614-0466. cmcatlanta.com The Amphibian Foundation Critter Camp is an exciting science-based look into reptiles and amphibians. Campers will meet many species to illustrate aspects of biology and conservation. Critter Camp is a safe, hands-on experience where campers get to touch the animals they learn about! 562-774-2248. critter-camp.org Dunwoody Nature Center Come learn and play on the beautiful 22 acres of Dunwoody Park. Summer camp features weekly, nature-themed full-day and half-day programs for wrising K-5th grade. 770-394-3322. dunwoodynature.org Fabricate Studios Sewing, knitting and fashion design! Summer camps designed to build skills, creativity and confidence. Half-day options available. Ages 7-15. For a complete list of camp offerings, visit fabricatestudios.com. The Friends School of Atlanta STEAM-based summer camps featuring fun and engaging themes such as arts, math, science, coding, robotics, fashion design and much more. In-person sessions for ages 5-14; before- and after-care available. Register at friendsschoolatlanta.org Cont’d on next page

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Day Camps High Meadows Camp A relaxed and caring atmosphere set on 40 acres of farm and woodland in Roswell. Children ages 4-13 have opportunities for self-discovery through age-appropriate activities directed at personal improvement, environmental awareness and noncompetitive achievement. Activities include archery, animal encounters, woodworking, canoeing, crafts, swimming, drama, nature and sports. Providing outstanding traditional outdoor experiences enriching lives in a caring, nurturing, child-centered setting since 1973. 770-993-7975. highmeadowscamp.org

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High Museum of Art Summer Art Camp Explore art, get messy, and have a blast at the High’s week-long art camps! Register your young artists for a week at the High, designed for campers in grades 1-8. Campers will explore the collection, sketch in the galleries, and create artwork, with different themes for each session. Members receive an extra 25% off camp – register today! high.org/camp Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Bear Camps Athletics, arts, STEAM, academics and more! For rising PK5-12th grades. June 1-July 30. Weekly programs. Half- and full-day as well as before- and after-care available. 404-303-2150, ext. 331. hies.org/bearcamps In The City Camps Sports, water slides, art, ropes course, music, dance, cooking, bike riding, and more – In the City Camps’ progressive programming allows campers to choose their own daily activities. Register at inthecitycamps.org. Josh Powell Camp For more than 40 years, Josh Powell Camp has remained a place for kids to be kids, unplug and play in the great outdoors. A typical session includes arts and crafts, canoeing, fort building, swimming, tether ball, archery, kickball and more! hey@joshpowellcamp.com KinderCare Learning Centers School break programs for ages 5-12 in winter, spring and summer. Conveniently located throughout metro Atlanta. Find a location near you at 888-525-2780 or kindercare.com. Marist School Spend the summer growing, learning new skills and playing at Marist School summer camps! Camp offerings include sports camps (baseball, basketball, cheerleading, diving, football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball); fun and games camp; music technology and production camp; personal essay start-up; and SAT/ACT boot camp. Ages 5-17. June 7-Aug. 6. marist.com/summercamps

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The Amphibian Foundation/Critter Camp

McGinnis Woods Country Day School “Sunsational” Summer Camp for ages 4-13. Weekly themes and field trips. June 1-Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (extended hours available). Art, music, STEM activities, weekly in-house field trips, water games, and more! $225/week. 5380 Faircroft Dr., Alpharetta. 770-664-7764. mcginniswoods.org MJCCA Day Camps At MJCCA Day Camps, rising PreK-10th graders make lifelong friends, try new things, and have the best summer ever in Camp Isidore Alterman (where campers put down their electronics and play in nature) and Specialty Camps, with performing arts, sports, theme, travel and teen options! No membership required; multi-week discounts; free bus transportation. Dunwoody, East Cobb and Intown locations. For details and to register: 678-812-4004 or mjccadaycamps.org.

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Mount Paran Christian School At Mount Paran Christian School, the development of faith and intellect continues to grow through the summer months with a variety of summer programs. Academic enrichment, athletic training, arts explorations and faith development are all part of the fun half- and full-day camp offerings at MPCS. 770-578-0182. mtparanschool.com/summerprograms North Cobb Christian School Take your child’s summer to the next level! NCCS Summer Camps offer an array of themes allowing students to grow in academics, athletics, and the arts in a safe and fun environment! Coding, crafting, sports, STEAM and Driver’s Ed are just a few of the options. Morning and after care, full- and half-day. Age 3 to 12th grade. ncchristian.org/camps The Quadrilingual Academy Imagine what a child can do if he or she speaks four of the top five languages in the world. Spanish, French, Chinese and English. Summer session, June 1-July 23. Ages 3 months-3rd grade. 404-777-7823. thequadacademy.com Cont’d on next page

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Day Camps Summer Academy at UGA Make this a summer to remember with the University of Georgia’s Summer Academy for ages 11-17. Experts in their field conduct exciting virtual specialty camps, including digital film school, fashion design, engineering, oceanography, and more. ugasummer.com Tabula Rasa – The Language Academy Give the power of language this summer! Two-week total immersion summer camps June 1-July 30. Themes include Visiting Costa Rica – Rainforests, Visiting France – Inventions and more. Sandy Springs and Lawrenceville-Suwanee. 678-985-8080. trlanguages.com Trinity School Summer Camp Trinity School Summer Camp offers a variety of academic, specialty, and sports camps – including Coach Brian Balocki’s popular Atlanta Sports Camps – for children ages 4 to 13. Choose your child’s adventure from weekly camps June 7-July 2 and limited offerings July 26-30. trinityatl.org/summercamp Wealthy Habits: Financial Life Skills If you’ve ever battled with your child over money, you need to know about Wealthy Habits financial literacy classes. Through fun games and activities, students ages 11-18 learn what good financial habits look like and how to develop them. In-person and online courses and camps are available. 678-218-1291. wealthyhabits.org Zone of Light Studio Create art, play games and explore the outdoors this summer! Zone of Light Studio offers 11 weeks of unique summer ART Programs, “No-School” camps, private classes, birthday parties, and other events. For ages 5-15. zoneoflightstudio.com

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Zoo Atlanta Safari Camp Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in the wild world around them and begin their journey of conservation stewardship. Each session, campers are engaged in a different theme and explore ways to make a difference for wildlife while having fun. Campers use all their senses as they are immersed in discoveries of the natural world. To register or learn more, visit zooatlanta.org/camp.

Summer Programs Dynamo Swim School Celebrating more than 50 years of excellence in competitive swimming and aquatic programs. Learn to Swim programs for ages 4 months-adult available at six Metro Atlanta locations including: Alpharetta, Buckhead, Chamblee, Decatur (Agnes Scott & Oakhurst) and Dunwoody. Call 770-457-7946 ext. 119 or visit dynamoswimschool.com.

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Alliance Theatre Drama Camp.......29

Holy Innocents’ Bear Camps..........24

Alpharetta Parks & Recreation........23

In The City Camps..........................25

Asbury Hills Camp..........................16

Interlochen Center for the Arts.......14

Atlanta Workshop Players ..............26

Josh Powell Summer Day Camp....22

Bedford School/ Squirrel Hollow Day Camp..............20

KinderCare Learning Centers.........26

Bespoke Tutoring............................30

Marcus Jewish Community Center Day Camps....................................32

Bright Horizons...............................27

Marist School.................................21

Camp Arrowhead...........................28

McGinnis Woods Country Day School.....................................28

Camp Flashback ...........................21 Camp Invention..............................27 Camp Juliette Low.........................10 Camp Rockmont For Boys..............17 Camp Westminster........................12

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Mount Paran Christian School........20 North Cobb Christian School..........31 St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School.......17 Summer Academy at UGA...............6

Code Ninjas....................................29

Tabula Rasa The Language Academy................18

Community Music Centers.............13

The Quadrilingual Academy............24

Critter Camps.................................18

Trinity School..................................19

Deer Run Camps and Retreats..................................15

Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp...........................17

Dunwoody Nature Center...............31

Wealthy Habits Camps.....................6

Dynamo Swim Center....................29

Winshape Camps...........................15

Fabricate Studios...........................25

Woodberry Forest School...............14

FACES Camp.................................10

YMCA Camp Harrison....................11

The Friends School of Atlanta.........23

YMCA Camp Ocoee.......................11

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta...........9

YMCA Camp Thunderbird...............12

High Meadows Camp.......................4

Zone of Light....................................5

High Museum of Art.........................3

Zoo Atlanta.......................................2

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