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From The Arts Museums Dance Private Schools Birthday Parties Pediatricians Road Trips Preschools Roller Skating Music Nature Centers Special Needs
To the Zoo
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OUT & ABOUT
Six Flags Over Georgia
Family Attractions l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391 l Fernbank Museum of Natural History fernbankmuseum.org Atlanta, 404-929-6300
l Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park nps.gov/malu Atlanta, 404-331-5190 x5046 l Six Flags Over Georgia sixflags.com/overgeorgia Austell, 770-739-3400
l Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org Atlanta, 404-581-4000
l Skyview Atlanta skyviewatlanta.com Atlanta, 678-949-9023
l High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta, 404-733-4400
l Stone Mountain Park stonemountainpark.com Stone Mountain, 800-401-2407
l Illuminarium illuminarium.com Atlanta, 404-341-1000
l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453
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OUT & ABOUT Museums
l Atlanta History Center atlantahistorycenter.com Atlanta, 404-814-4000 l The Booth Western Art Museum boothmuseum.org Cartersville, 770-387-1300
l College Football Hall of Fame cfbhall.com Atlanta, 404-880-4800 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 High Museum of Art high.org Atlanta, 404-733-4400
l Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-659-5437
l Tellus Science Museum tellusmuseum.org Cartersville, 770-606-5700
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoos and Wildlife Parks l Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and Zoo chestateewildlife.com Dahlonega, 678-300-0019 l Creekwater Alpaca Farm cwafarm.com Snellville, 877-465-5181 l L&R Alpaca Haven Farm lralpaca.com Douglasville, 404-408-4635 l Noah’s Ark Wildlife Sanctuary noahs-ark.org Locust Grove, 770-957-0888 l North Georgia Wildlife Park northgeorgiazoo.com Cleveland, 706-348-7279
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Smaller Museums l Computer Museum of America computermuseumofamerica.org Roswell, 770-695-0651 l Delta Flight Museum deltamuseum.org Atlanta, 404-715-7886 l Fernbank Science Center fernbank.edu Atlanta, 678-874-7102
l Marietta Museum of History mariettahistory.org Marietta, 770-794-5710 l Michael C. Carlos Museum carlos.emory.edu Atlanta, 404-727-4282 l Museum of Design Atlanta museumofdesign.org Atlanta, 404-979-6455
l Funk Heritage Center reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Waleska, 770-720-5970
l Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History southernmuseum.org Kennesaw, 770-427-2117
l Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville, 770-536-1900
l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013
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l Pettit Creek Farms pettitcreekfarms.com Cartersville, 770-386-8688 l SeaQuest stonecrest.visitseaquest.com Stonecrest, 404-793-2930 l Wild Animal Safari animalsafari.com/georgia Pine Mountain, 706-663-8744 l Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary yellowriverwildlifesanctuary.com Lilburn, 678-395-3453 l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453
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OUT & ABOUT Special Interest For thrills
l iFLY Atlanta iflyworld.com Atlanta, 678-803-4359
l Atlanta Botanical Garden atlantabg.org Atlanta, 404-876-5859; Gainesville, 404-888-4760 l Autrey Mill Nature Preserve autreymill.org Johns Creek, 678-366-3511
For train lovers
l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013
For puppet lovers
l Center for Puppetry Arts puppet.org Atlanta, 404-873-3391
For little builders
Center for Puppetry Arts
For tree lovers
l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356; Buford, 404-277-6113
l LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta legolanddiscoverycenter.com Atlanta, 404-848-9252
For the little firefighter
For car enthusiasts
For history buffs
l Savoy Automobile Museum savoymuseum.org Cartersville, 770-416-1500
For renaissance fans
l Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament medievaltimes.com Lawrenceville, 770-225-0230
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Gardens and Nature Centers
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l Marietta Fire Museum mariettaga.gov/189/fire-museum Marietta, 770-794-5466
l Blue Heron Nature Preserve bhnp.org Atlanta, 404-946-6394
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, 770-893-1880
l Callaway Resort & Gardens callawaygardens.com Pine Mountain, 844-512-3826
l Reynolds Nature Preserve claytonparks.com/reynolds-naturepreserve Morrow, 770-603-4188
l Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055
l Smith-Gilbert Gardens smithgilbertgardens.com Kennesaw, 770-919-0248
l Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum jimmycarterlibrary.gov Atlanta, 404- 865-7100
For the model family l Atlanta Selfie Museum originalselfiemuseum.com Atlanta, 404-566-5778
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OUT & ABOUT Places to Splash Outdoors l Acworth Beach acworth.com/attractions/acworth-beach Acworth, 770-917-1234
l Piedmont Park Aquatic Center piedmontpark.org Atlanta, 404-875-7275
l Big Splash Interactive Fountain at Suwanee Town Center suwanee.com/services/parks Suwanee, 770-945-8996
l Riverside Park Sprayground roswellgov.com Roswell, 770-594-6158 l Six Flags White Water sixflags.com/whitewater Marietta, 770-590-4067
l Margaritaville at Lanier Island margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Buford, 470-323-3440
l Spivey Splash spiveysplash.com Jonesboro, 770-473-5425
l Buccaneer Cove at Malibu Grand Prix Norcross malibunorcross.com Norcross, 770-416-7630
l Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad kennesaw-ga.gov Kennesaw, 770-422-9714
l Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground mariettaga.gov/parksrec Marietta, 770-794-5708
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Places to Play All Day l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020 l Andretti Indoor Karting & Games andrettikarting.com Marietta, 678-496-9530; Buford, 470-646-3278 l Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce, 706-335-3866 l Fun Spot America – Atlanta funspotamericaatlanta.com Fayetteville, 407-363-3867 l Lakepoint Station lakepointstation.com Cartersville, 678-719-0921
Big Splash Interactive Fountain at Suwanee Town Center
Rollerskating/Ice Skating l Cascade Skating cascadeskating.com Atlanta, 404-996-0078
l Stone Mountain Skates stonemountainskates.com Stone Mountain, 770-469-9775
l Hot Wheels Skate Center hotwheelsskatecenter.com Woodstock, 770-592-4688
l Alpharetta Family Skate Center cooler.com Alpharetta, 770-649-6600
l Skate Zone facebook.com/skatezonemorrow Morrow, 770-960-1400
l Atlanta IceForum iceforum.com Duluth, 770-813-1010
l Skate-A-Long USA skatealongusa.com Lilburn, 770-921-0800
l Atlanta Ice House atlantaicehouse.com Marietta, 404-800-2150
l Sparkles Family Fun Center sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Multiple locations
l Center Ice Arena centericearena.org Sandy Springs, 404-549-8425
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l Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com Multiple locations l Malibu Grand Prix malibunorcross.com Norcross, 770-416-7630 l Metro Fun Center metrofuncenter.com Atlanta, 404-724-8826 l Starlite Family Fun Center starlitefamilyfuncenters.com Multiple locations l Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations
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OUT & ABOUT Stay and Play in Georgia l Alpine Helen helenga.org Helen, 706-878-2181 l Blairsville-Union County visitblairsvillega.com Blairsville, 877-745-5789 l Cordele-Crisp County visitcordele.com Cordele, 229-273-1668 l Douglas County exploredouglascountyga.com Douglasville, 678-741-5356 l The Museum of Aviation museumofaviation.org Warner Robins, 478-926-6870 l Olde Town Conyers visitconyersga.com Conyers, 770-602-2606
Wild Animal Safari
l Rock House Farm & Creamery rockhousecreamery.com Newborn, 678-729-1459
l Rabun County explorerabun.com Clayton, 706-782-4812
l Villa Rica visitvillarica.com Villa Rica, 678-840-1442
l Wild Animal Safari animalsafari.com Pine Mountain, 706-663-8744
Sports Teams
Road Trip
l Atlanta Braves Baseball mlb.com/braves 404-577-9100
Resorts
Destinations
l Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort frippislandresort.com Saint Helena, SC, 888-741-8974
l Daytona Beach daytonabeach.com Daytona Beach, FL, 386-255-0415
l Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center gaylordopryland.com Nashville, TN, 615-889-1000
l Lauderdale-By-The-Sea discoverlbts.com Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 954-640-4200
Professional Teams
l Atlanta Dream Basketball dream.wnba.com 877-977-7729 l Atlanta Falcons Football atlantafalcons.com 470-341-4500 l Atlanta Hawks Basketball nba.com/hawks 404-878-3888 l Atlanta United FC Soccer atlutd.com 470-341-1500
College Teams
l Lanier Islands Resort lanierislands.com Buford, 770-945-8787 l The Lodge at Gulf State Park lodgeatgulfstatepark.com Gulf Shores, AL, 251-540-4000 l The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge theridgesresort.com Young Harris, 706-896-2262
l Naples, Marco Island and Everglades paradisecoast.com Naples, FL, 800-688-3600 l Tampa Bay visittampabay.com Tampa, FL, 813-223-2752 l Visit Central Florida: Lakeland and Winter Haven visitcentralflorida.org Davenport, FL, 800-828-7655
l Emory University emoryathletics.com 404-727-6123 l Georgia State University georgiastatesports.com 404-413-2000 l Georgia Tech ramblinwreck.com 404-894-5447 l Kennesaw State University ksuowls.com 470-578-6957 l University of Georgia georgiadogs.com 706-542-1231
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CHILDCARE Large Childcare Centers These childcare centers all have multiple locations. Find one in your neighborhood by visiting the websites. l Big Blue Marble. bbmacademy.com l Bright Horizons. brighthorizons.com l Carrington Academy. carringtonacademy.com l Discovery Point. discoverypoint.com l The Goddard School. goddardschool.com l Kids ‘R’ Kids. kidsrkids.com l Kindercare Learning Center. kindercare.com l Primrose Schools. primroseschools.com l Sheltering Arms. shelteringarmsforkids.com l Sunshine House. sunshinehouse.com
Independent Childcare Centers l Akers Academy akersacademy.com Alpharetta, 770-670-6843; Cumming, 770-410-7371 l Chastain School at St. John thechastainschool.com Sandy Springs, 404-843-8375 l Dunwoody Prep dunwoodyprep.com Dunwoody, 770-396-2973
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l Haygood Child Development Center haygoodwcm.org Atlanta, 404-872-5806 l The Harvest School theharvestschool.com Stone Mountain, 770-498-7051 l O2B Kids o2bkids.com Johns Creek, 770-360-1375; Alpharetta, 770-360-8260 l Peachtree Prep peachtreeacademy.com Conyers and Covington, 770-860-8900
O2B Kids
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Seven Oaks Academy 770-564-0470 / sevenoaksacademy.org Seven Oaks Academy offers a progressive Montessori curriculum for children ages 6 weeks and up. Our mission is to “plant seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more!” Call (770) 564-0470.
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l Phase Family Learning Center phase.center/school Alpharetta, 470-239-2480 l Princeton Academy princetonacademymarietta.com Marietta, 770-432-0059 l Toddler University toddleruniversity.org Marietta, 770-299-9901
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CLASSES Dance
A Studio Dedicated to the Art of Dance Ballet • Tap • Jazz Hip Hop • Piano • Guitar Adult Tap and Ballet • Ballroom • Yoga Ages 2 and older Adult classes, too
l Academy of Ballet academy-ballet.com Peachtree Corners, 770-242-6379 l Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education centre.atlantaballet.com Multiple locations l Atlanta Dance & Music Academy atlantadanceandmusic.com Atlanta, 404-877-0005
Dance & Arts Showcase
l Atlanta Dance Central atlantadancecentral.com Roswell, 770-992-0170 l Ballethnic Dance Company ballethnic.org East Point, 404-762-1416 l Dance and Arts Showcase danceandarts.com Atlanta, 770-934-5010 l Fleetwood Dance Center fleetwooddance.com Alpharetta, 770-442-5229
Open House: Aug. 6 & 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored
l Moving in the Spirit movinginthespirit.org Atlanta, 404-624-5295
l The Neighborhood Ballet theneighborhoodballet.com Atlanta, 470-309-0803
The Arts Visual Arts l La Dee Da Children’s Art Studio ladeedastudio.com Sandy Springs, 404-963-7391 l Johns Creek Arts Center johnscreekarts.org Johns Creek, 770-623-8448 l Spruill Center for the Arts spruillarts.org Atlanta, 770-394-3447 l Vinings School of Art viningsschoolofart.com Smyrna, 678-213-4278 l Zone of Light zoneoflightstudio.com Atlanta, 678-948-8059
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Chamblee 770-934-5010 DanceAndArts.com
l Rhythm Dance Center rhythmdancecenter.com Marietta, 770-998-6507
Performing Arts l Forefront Arts forefrontarts.com Multiple locations, 770-864-3316 l Alliance Theatre alliancetheatre.org Atlanta, 404-733-4650 l Atlanta Workshop Players atlantaworkshopplayers.com Atlanta, 770-998-8111 l British Academy of Performing Arts bapa.us Marietta, 770-578-8272 l Stage Door Performing Arts Academy stagedoortheatrega.org Dunwoody, 770-396-1726
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CLASSES
l A5 Volleyball Club a5volleyball.com Roswell, 770-346-8878 l Agape Tennis Academy agapetennisacademy.com Decatur and Tucker, 404-636-5628
Music l Artz for the Harp artzfortheharp.org Multiple locations, 678-902-2789 l Atlanta School of Musical Arts atlantamusicalarts.com Atlanta, 404-490-5391 l Atlanta Young Singers atlantayoungsingers.net Atlanta, 404-873-3365 l Bach To Rock Music School alpharetta.b2rmusic.com Alpharetta, ,877-227-8558 l Community Music Centers of Atlanta cmcatlanta.com Multiple locations l Eclectic Music eclecticmusicatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-537-1382 l European School of Music euroschoolmusic.org Sandy Springs, 404-255-8382 l The Music Class themusicclass.com Multiple locations l School of Rock schoolofrock.com Multiple locations, 866-695-5515 l Sandy Springs Music sandyspringsmusic.com Sandy Springs, 404-250-0406
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l Atlanta Diving Association atlantadiving.com Multiple locations, 770-844-7710 l Atlanta Junior Rowing Association ajracrew.com Roswell, 770-835-5769 l Atlanta Volleyball Academy avageorgia.com Suwanee, 404-775-5005 l Challenger Sports challengersports.com Multiple locations, 913-599-4884
Swim Lessons l Aqua-Tots Swim Schools aqua-tots.com Multiple locations l Big Blue Swim School bigblueswimschool.com Johns Creek, 770-308-8227 l British Swim School britishswimschool.com Multiple Locations l Goldfish Swim School goldfishswimschool.com Johns Creek, 770-637-0707 Roswell, 770-691-1776 Sandy Springs, 770-766-0237
l Family Martial Arts successwithfma.com/sandy-springs familymartialarts.org Sandy Springs, 404-256-4400 l Hi Five Sports – N. Atlanta hifivesportsclubs.com Alpharetta, 470-397-2255
l i9 Sports i9sports.com Multiple locations l Intown Stars Gymnastics intownstarsgymnastics.com Decatur, 404-330-8988
l Dynamo Swim School dynamoswimschool.com Multiple locations l SeaVentures seaventures.com Alpharetta, 770-992-3772 l Sharkies Swim & Scuba sharkiesswimandscubaacademy.com Smyrna, 678-827-2822 l Swim Atlanta swimatlanta.com Multiple locations l The Swim Revolution theswimrevolution.com Atlanta, 404-354-1180
l Swimmerman Swim School swimmerman.com Atlanta, 678-515-3793 Stockbridge, 678-271-2001
ENROLL TODAY •Preschool Dance •Creative Movement CONTACT US •Musical Theater 524 Plasters Ave. •Hip-hop Atlanta, GA 30324 •Tap & Jazz 404-877-0005 •Modern atlantadanceandmusic.com •Contemporary •Teen classes – All levels •Performance Ensemble •Competition Team •Piano, Guitar Violin & Voice
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EDUCATION
Where Authentic Christian Mission and Academic Excellence Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
Largest Secular Private Schools Private schools with an enrollment of more than 550 students. l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Fulton Science Academy fultonscienceacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-366-2555 l The Galloway School gallowayschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-8389 l The Lovett School lovett.org Atlanta, 404-262-3032 l Pace Academy paceacademy.org Atlanta, 404-262-1345
l The Paideia School paideiaschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-3491 l Saint Francis Schools saintfrancisschools.com Milton, 678-339-9989; Roswell, 770-641-8257 l Trinity School trinityatl.org Atlanta, 404-231-8100 l The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta, 770-427-2689 l Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park, 404-765-4000; Johns Creek, 404-765-4490
Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child.
Peachtree Corners • 770-448-7640 WesleyanSchool.org sponsored
Where Students are Challenged, Supported and Most of All, Known.
Largest Faith-Based Private Schools Private schools with an enrollment of more than 1,000 students. l Greater Atlanta Christian School greateratlantachristian.org Norcross, 770-243-2000 l Hebron Christian Academy hebronlions.org Dacula, 770-963-9250 l Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School hies.org Atlanta, 404-255-4026
Meaningful relationships inspire transformative learning for PK3-12th grade students at The Walker School. Offering an engaging educational experience within an intimately scaled, caring and diverse community. Walker is metro Atlanta’s top college-preparatory school open to all faiths. Marietta 770-427-2689 TheWalkerSchool.org sponsored
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l Landmark Christian School landmarkchristianschool.org Peachtree City, 770-306-0647 l Marist School marist.com Atlanta, 770-457-7201 l Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.com Kennesaw, 770-578-0182 l Mount Vernon School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448 l St. Pius X Catholic High School spx.org Atlanta, 404-647-4129 l Wesleyan School wesleyanschool.org Peachtree Corners, 770-448-7640 l Westminster westminster.net Atlanta, 404-355-8673
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Where Students Thrive in Life and Education
Oldest Private Schools
Noteworthy Schools l Annunciation Day School annunciationdayschool.org Atlanta, 404-565-2850 l Capstone Academy capstoneacademy.com Atlanta, 404-458-5160 l Endeavor International School endeavorinternationalschool.com Atlanta, 770-802-2194
l Woodward Academy, 1900 woodward.edu l Marist School, 1901 marist.com
l The Galloway School gallowayschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-8389
l Berean Christian Junior Academy, 1904 bcjaschool.org
l High Meadows School highmeadows.org Roswell, 770-993-2940
l The Lovett School, 1926 lovett.org
We believe that students who are balanced, who understand their own power of belonging in school, friendships, family and the world, can then explore their education with a sense of wonder and pursue their own passions with an ultimate potential for their success.
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
Atlanta CapstoneAcademy.com 404-458-5160
l Trinity School, 1951 trinityatl.org l Westminster, 1951 westminster.net
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l Holy Spirit Preparatory School holyspiritprep.org Atlanta, 678-761-7992 l Lakeview Academy lakeviewacademy.com Gainesville, 770-532-4383 l McGinnis Woods Country Day School mcginniswoods.org Alpharetta, 770-664-7764 l Mt. Bethel Christian Academy mtbethelchristian.org Marietta, 770-971-0245 l St. Martin’s Episcopal School stmartinschool.org Atlanta, 404-237-4260
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EDUCATION Boarding Schools l Academy at SOAR North Carolina soarnc.org, 828-456-3435 l George School Pennsylvania georgeschool.org, 215-579-6500 l Forman Connecticut formanschool.org, 860-567-8712 l The Knox School New York knoxschool.org, 631-686-1600 l Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Georgia rabungap.org, 706-746-7467 l Riverside Military Academy Georgia riversidemilitary.com, 770-532-6251 l Southern Preparatory Academy Alabama southernprepacademy.org, 256-675-6260 l St. Mary’s School North Carolina sms.edu, 919-424-4000
The Knox School
l The Vanguard School Florida vanguardschool.org, 863-676-6091
Independent STEM and STEAM School Programs
l Woodberry Forest School Virginia woodberry.org, 540-672-3900
l Atlanta Academy atlantaacademy.com Roswell, 678-461-6102 l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l Atlanta Speech School atlantaspeechschool.org Atlanta, 404-233-5332 l Fulton Science Academy fultonscienceacademy.org Alpharetta, 678-366-2555 l The Mount Vernon School mountvernonschool.org Atlanta, 404-252-3448 l North Cobb Christian School ncchristian.org Kennesaw, 770-975-0252 l St. Benedict’s Episcopal School stbs.org Smyrna, 678-279-4300 l The Walker School thewalkerschool.org Marietta, 770-427-2689
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l Wesleyan School wesleyanschool.org Peachtree Corners, 770-448-7640 l Woodward Academy woodward.edu College Park, 440-765-4000 Johns Creek, 440-765-4490
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EDUCATION
Learning Differences Schools that specialize in providing education to students with language and auditory challenges. l Atlanta Speech School atlantaspeechschool.org Atlanta, 404-233-5332 l The Bedford School thebedfordschool.org Fairburn, 770-774-8001 l Brookwood Christian School brookwoodchristian.com Acworth, 678-401-5855 l The Cottage School cottageschool.org Roswell, 770-640-8037
Meeting Students Where They Are Today At TCS we equip our students with learning differences to face the challenges of a changing world by meeting the student where they are today. Our unique experiential programming and a business based model set us apart. Grades 3-12.
l GRACEPOINT School gracepointschool.org Marietta, 678-709-6634
Roswell • cottageschool.org • 770-641-8688
l The Howard School howardschool.org Atlanta, 404-377-7436 l Mill Springs Academy millsprings.org Alpharetta, 770-360-1336
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l The Schenck School schenck.org Atlanta, 404-252-2591
l Sage School sageschool.net Suwanee, 678-318-3588
l Swift School theswiftschool.org Roswell, 678-205-4988
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WHY WESLEYAN?
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Diverse, International Community Promoting Academic Excellence Our respectful and peaceful Montessori environments are thoughtfully designed to develop the whole child from infancy through middle school.
Druid Hills Campus 1215 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 404-531-2067
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AMI-accredited, child-centered Montessori curriculum individually tailored and focused on fostering independence
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Traditional Montessori materials used to develop sensorial, language, math and practical life skills
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Global awareness cultivated by our enriching Cultural Studies program
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A strong sense of community and excellent communication with parents
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Low student-to-teacher ratios and passionate, AMI-certified teachers
Cliff Valley Campus 1970 Cliff Valley Way NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-602-0553
Serving students ages 8 weeks through 15 years Accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), AdvancED (SACS CASI) and Bright from the Start.
For more information, visit www.amischool.com
Globally Aware, Socially Responsible, Academically Driven Delivering individualized academic and emotional development from infancy through middle school: • Engaging, holistic and authentic Montessori approach • Individualized academic programs, addressing specific needs and goals of each child • Incredibly engaged and diverse parental community • All lead guides are MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) certified • Accredited by the American Montessori Society, AdvancED and Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs 2830 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 770-258-6877 montessoriacademysharonsprings.com Serving ages 6 weeks through 12 years
Please see our other location:
Montessori at Vickery 6285 Post Road Cumming, GA 30040 770-268-2642 montessorivickery.com Serving ages 13 months through 9 years
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CHINESE, JAPANESE, AND SPANISH IMMERSION Taught by Native Instructors | PK-2 Years Old – 6th Grade
Trilingual Students | Rigorous Academics Above Average Test Scores STEA2M for All (Science Technology Engineering Arts/Agriculture Music)
“In a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.”–Eric Hoffer
3940 Cascade Road, Atlanta 30331
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Meet the Founder “Children have a higher capacity to learn advanced concepts much sooner than we give them credit, but they must be in developmentally appropriate environments that are conducive for learning to take place. OMNI has raised the bar in teaching children how to become critical thinkers and competitive in a global economy. We understand learning begins at home, which means schools have a responsibility to partner with parents and empower them to engage with their children in meaningful ways. Schools also have a responsibility to make learning enjoyable from the onset while cultivating a sense of self and community. On day one, OMNI works jointly with families to foster a love of learning and pride in belonging ... in multiple languages.”
Dr. TJ Bell Marks Founder & Head of Schools
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EDUCATION Language Schools
Schools with full and partial-immersion programs.
Broadening Students’ Horizons
As a K-5 State Charter School, International Charter Academy of Georgia offers an innovative Dual Language immersion program in both English and Japanese while forming global citizens. Peachtree Corners 770-604-0007 internationalcharteracademy.org sponsored
l Atlanta International School aischool.org Atlanta, 404-841-3840 l The GLOBE Academy Charter School theglobeacademy.org Atlanta, 404-464-7040
l Little Linguists International Preschool littlelinguistspreschool.com Decatur, 404-370-3828; East Point, 404-768-2111 l Omni International School omnischoolatl.com Atlanta, 404-865-1463
l International Academy of Smyrna iasmyrna.org Smyrna, 678-370-0980
l The Quadrilingual Academy thequadacademy.com Smyrna, 404-777-7823
l International Charter Academy of Georgia internationalcharteracademy.org Peachtree Corners, 770-604-0007
l The Spanish Academy thespanishacademy.com Multiple locations, 770-751-3646
l International Charter School of Atlanta icsatlanta.org Alpharetta, 470-222-7535 Roswell, 470-222-7420
l Tabula Rasa Academy trlanguages.com Lawrenceville, 678-985-8080; Sandy Springs, 404-847-0829; Johns Creek, 770-663-0120
Galloway students confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways.
PRE-K3 – GRADE 12
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Where will your child flourish? There is no better place than Trinity School. Start your child’s journey at Trinity, Atlanta’s only private elementaryonly school! Serving children age three through Sixth Grade, Trinity School offers high-quality, multi-sensory differentiated learning in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Strong health and safety guidelines, small class sizes, early childhood and elementary education experts, and state-of-the-art technology are just some of the reasons your child will thrive at Trinity!
Discover more at
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New Johns Creek School
NOW OPEN
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404-409-0827 Sandy Springs
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EDUCATION Montessori Schools
Inspiring Independence and Creativity At Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead we provide your child with an authentic Montessori education – where real lessons prepare them for the real world with a unique hands on curriculum. Toddler - Kindergarten.
l Arbor Montessori School (18 mos.-14 yrs.) arbormontessori.org Two Decatur locations, 404-321-9304 l Atlanta Montessori International School (8 wks.-15 yrs.) amischool.com Druid Hills Campus, 404-325-6777 Cliff Valley Campus, 404-500-0501 l Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead (12 mos.-6 yrs.) carlislemontessori.com Atlanta, 404-949-0053
Atlanta 404-949-0053 carlislemontessori.com
l Endeavor Montessori (6 wks.-12 yrs.) endeavormontessori.com Atlanta, 770-637-1242
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l Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs (6 wks-12 yrs.) montessoriacademysharonsprings.com Cumming, 770-258-6877
l Montessori In Town (14 mos.-12 yrs.) montessoriintown.com Atlanta, 404-784-1038
l Springmont School (18 mos.-8th grade) springmont.com Atlanta, 404-252-3910
l Montessori at Vickery (13 mos.-9 yrs.) montessorivickery.com Cumming, 770-268-2642
l Seven Oaks Academy (3 mos.-6 yrs.) sevenoaksacademy.org Lilburn, 770-564-0470
l The Suzuki School (3 mos.-6 yrs.) suzukischool.com Three Atlanta locations
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EDUCATION arning, le f o e v lo a g in Build for life. s ip h s d n ie fr d n a
Preschools l Benjamin Preparatory School benjaminprep.com Atlanta, 770-749-7703 l The Garden School thegardenmarietta.org Marietta, 770-765-2036
FULL & HALF-DAY OPTIONS | AGES 6 WEEKS - KINDERGARTEN
DUNWOODY | EAST COBB | SANDY SPRINGS ATLANTAJCC.ORG/PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL@ATLANTAJCC.ORG 678.812.3834
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l Cambridge International Preschool cambridgeintlschool.com Atlanta, 678-705-9091 l Da Vinci International School dvischool.com Atlanta, 678-510-1214 l MJCCA Preschools atlantajcc.org/preschool Multiple locations, 678-812-3834
l Oak Grove Academy oakgroveacademy.org Alpharetta, 770-659-7150 l Parker-Chase Preschool parker-chase.com Multiple locations l The Willow School willowschoolga.com Decatur, 404-620-8225 l Science Akadémeia the Atlanta Preschool of Science satapos.com Alpharetta, 770-282-6891 l Seeds of Wonder Journey School roswellchildcare.com Roswell, 770-500-4178
What to Look For When Choosing
PRESCHOOL
A PRESCHOOL
AGES 2–6
You’ve researched and narrowed your choices – now it’s time to visit. Here’s what to pay attention to:
SUMMER CAMP AGES
Preschool: (2-5 years) Elementary school: (K-5 grade) Middle school: (6-8 grades)
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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.
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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Single Locations
HEALTH
l Children’s Wellness Center childrenswellnesscenter.com Atlanta, 404-303-1314
Pediatricians
l Dare2Care Pediatrics dare2carepediatrics.com Alpharetta, 770-615-7000
Multiple Locations
l Kennesaw Pediatrics kennesawpediatrics.com Kennesaw, 770-429-1005
l Ascend Medical ascendmedical.com 888-647-3912
l Monroe Pediatrics monroepediatrics.net Monroe, 770-207-7916
l CentreSpringMD centrespringmd.com/pediatrics Brookhaven and Johns Creek, 404-814-9808
l North Fulton Pediatrics northfultonpediatrics.com Roswell, 770-442-1050
l Children’s Medical Group cmg-pc.com Atlanta, Decatur and Johns Creek
l North Point Pediatrics northpointpediatrics.biz Alpharetta, 770-664-0088
l Flourish Pediatrics flourishpeds.com Sandy Springs and Chattahoochee Hills, 470-500-6844 l Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine gwinnettpeds.com Four locations, 770-995-0823
l Northside Pediatrics northsidepediatrics.com Sandy Springs, 404-256-2688 Woodstock, 770-928-0016
l InTown Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine intownpediatrics.com Atlanta and Brookhaven, 404-446-4726
l Pediatric Physicians, PC pediatricphysicianspc.com Roswell, 770-518-9277 Alpharetta, 678-527-1555
l Johns Creek Pediatrics johnscreekpediatrics.net Johns Creek and Cumming, 770-814-1160
l WellStar Pediatric Network wellstar.org Multiple locations
l One Family Pediatrics onefamilypediatrics.com Cumming, 678-962-7337 l Pediatric Associates of North Atlanta, PC panapc.com Peachtree Corners, 770-476-9885 l Piedmont Pediatrics piedmontpediatrics.org Atlanta, 404-351-6662 l Sandy Springs Pediatrics sspediatrics.com Atlanta, 404-252-4611
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As both a parent and a doctor, I understand that getting to know your child’s healthcare provider is very important. At Flourish, we promise to be open and honest with you, and we want to get to know you and your family, too. Dr. Shayna Smith, MD
470-500-6844 • flourishpeds.com 8601 Dunwoody Place Suite 565 Sandy Springs, GA 30350
11090 Serenbe Ln Suite 200 E Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268
Inspire Pediatric Neurology Atlanta’s trusted pediatric specialist for Developmental Evaluations and Neurological Care
We treat children and adolescents for a wide range of developmental and neurological concerns, including: * Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delay, Learning and Behavior Problems, Seizures, Headaches, Tics, Concussion, Genetic Disorders, and more * Schedule your evaluation today at 404-487-0363 3575 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, 30305 InspirePediatricNeurology.com
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Medical Specialists l Atlanta Allergy & Asthma atlantaallergy.com Multiple locations, 770-742-6582 l Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates atlantagastro.com Multiple locations, 1-866-468-6242 l Chacko Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center atlantaallergydoctor.com Multiple locations, 678-668-4688
Tongue and/or Lip-Tied baby? Specializing in Laser Frenectomy for Newborns and Babies • Top laser provider in Georgia
• Trained in the
Lightscalpel CO2 Laser
l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Multiple specialties, 404-785-5437
• Treating Infants to
l Children’s Specialty Services at Emory emoryhealthcare.org Atlanta, 404-778-7777
• Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
l David Kurtzman, DDS hospitaldentistry.org Marietta, 770-980-6336 l Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics gcadp.com Sandy Springs, info@gcadp.com l Inspire Pediatric Neurology inspirepediatricneurology.com Atlanta, 404-487-0363 l PENTA: Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat of Atlanta childrensent.com Multiple locations, 404-255-2033
12 months old
Pediatric dental care focused on prevention, while building trust and foundations that will carry forward through life.
Dr. Aaron Schwartz SCHWARTZ DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN
770-436-0802
500 Concord Rd. SE Smyrna 30082 SchwartzKidsDentistry.com
l The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics therubincenterforautism.org Atlanta, 404-303-7247
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Creating Smiles One Child at a Time
HEALTH
Pediatric Dentists 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 19 years.
404-719-4300 BrookhavenChildrensDentistry.com
l A to Z Pediatric Dentistry atozsmiles.com Atlanta, 404-937-3888 l Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry brookhavenchildrensdentistry.com Atlanta, 404-719-4300 l Children’s Dental Center greatstartsmiles.com Acworth, Cartersville and Rome l Cumming Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics cummingpedoortho.com Cumming, 678-578-5384
l Dentistry for Children dentistry4children.com Multiple locations, 770-343-4702 l Nia Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics niadentistry.com Marietta and Canton, 770-479-9999 l Pediatric Dentistry of Johns Creek pdjohnscreek.com Johns Creek, 678-822-9818 l Schwartz Dentistry for Children schwartzkidsdentistry.com Smyrna, 770-436-0802 l Susan H. Lee, DMD atlantakidsdentist.com Atlanta, 404-355-8557 l Vital Smiles vitalsmilesga.com Norcross, 770-248-9059
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Dr. Miguel Hernandez, DDS Dr. Miguel Hernandez, has dedicated his life to ensuring quality care for children from all walks of life. That’s why he founded Vital Smiles Georgia and MH Orthodontics; to provide more children with the very best care in a kid-friendly environment. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Hernandez brings a level of expertise that is unparalleled in this highly specialized field. A native of Barranquilla, Colombia, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University in 2000. Dr. Hernandez isn’t the only one committed to providing excellent care. The staff at both Vital Smiles and MH Orthodontics all specialize in the care of children from infancy to adolescence for their patients as well as for every child in neighboring communities to make sure they have has access to education about proper oral hygiene. Call today to schedule an appointment.
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“Who said kids can’t have fun while visiting the dentist?”
Dr. Azi Nia Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Nia Pediatric Dentistry 1111 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta 30068 770-479-9999 www.NiaDentistry.com atlantaparent.com
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HEALTH Orthodontists l Brookhaven Orthodontics brookhavenorthodontics.net Brookhaven, 404-343-0677 Johns Creek, 678-775-1600 l Chamblee Orthodontics chamblee-orthodontics.com Atlanta, 678-554-3143 l Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics crabappleortho.com Alpharetta, 770-664-1999
l Eisenstein Orthodontics eisensteinorthodontics.com Lithia Springs, 770-739-1111
Improving Smiles Through Orthodontics Dr. Oral Francis always dreamed of improving people’s smiles. He loves helping his patients through their orthodontic treatment and watching their transformations to a perfect smile. Providing outstanding orthodontic treatment for more than 15 years, his top priority is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment.
l Inman Park Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry inmanparkorthopedo.com Atlanta, 678-691-4203 l Kaplan Orthodontics jkaplanortho.com Dunwoody, 770-458-5561
l Decatur Orthodontics mydecaturortho.com Decatur, 678-922-4482
l Quest Orthodontics questorthodontics.com Atlanta, 470-440-7330
l Dentistry for Children & Teens childteendentistry.com Atlanta, 770-934-5900
l West Paces Ferry Orthodontics westpacesferryortho.com Atlanta, 404-620-3099
All orthodontists are dentists, but only 6% of dentists are orthodontists.
678-207-5040 mydecaturortho.com
678-961-4203 inmanparkorthopedo.com
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HEALTH Special Needs Resources l Able Kids ablekids.com Atlanta, Roswell and Tucker, 706-842-5330 l Applied ABC appliedabc.com 866-352-5010 l Arthur M Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research moody.utexas.edu/centers/lang-stuttering-institute Atlanta, 470-693-4226 l Big Gym Therapy biggymtherapy.com Roswell, Marietta and Kennesaw, 770-728-8833 l Georgia Association for Play Therapy gapt.org Roswell, 678-395-4965 l Kid’s Creek Milestones Center kidscreektherapy.com Suwanee, 770-888-5221 l Kid’s Creek Therapy kidscreektherapy.com Suwanee, 770-888-5221 l David Kurtzman, DDS hospitaldentistry.org Marietta, 770-980-6336
l Peachtree Autism Services peachtreeautism.com Atlanta, 470-223-8123
l Threshold Community Program thresholdcommunity.org Decatur, 404-308-8548
Special Care for Special People Dr. Kurtzman welcomes patients of all ages, especially those who are 14 years of age and older with developmental disabilities and/or medical issues where they cannot be treated in a traditional office. The practice welcomes patients with the following concerns:
n Phobia, Fear and Anxiety n Developmental Disabilities n Severe Gagging Dr. Kurtzman and his team provide care in the hospital using general anesthesia. In this way, they provide needed dental treatments and offer the safety of the hospital for their patients. Call today to learn more.
611 Campbell Hill St. NW #101 Marietta 30060 770-980-6336 drdavidkurtzman.com
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HEALTH OB/GYNs l Atlanta Gynecology & Obstetrics atlantagynob.com Lilburn, 770-923-5033; Decatur, 404-299-9724 l Atlanta Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists aosphysicians.com Atlanta and Alpharetta l Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists cherokeewomenshealth.com Canton and Woodstock, 770-720-7733 l Complete Women’s Healthcare womenscareonline.com Cumming, 770-622-9810 l Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org/gyn Multiple locations, 404-640-5122 l Gynecology & Obstetrics of DeKalb goodobgyn.com Decatur, 404-299-9307 Stone Mountain, 770-469-9961 l Piedmont Women’s Healthcare piedmontwomenshealthcare.com Atlanta, 404-352-3656 l WellStar OB/GYN wellstar.org Multiple locations l Women’s Group of Gwinnett womensgroupofgwinnett.com Lawrenceville, 770-979-4700 l Women’s Health Associates of Atlanta whaatlanta.com Atlanta, 404-252-3898
Only 19% of the U.S.’s OB/GYNs are younger than 40 years old, projecting an upcoming OB/GYN shortage.
Hospitals l Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta choa.org Multiple locations
l Northeast Georgia Health System nghs.com Multiple locations
l DeKalb Medical Center emoryhealthcare.org Multiple locations, 404-501-1000
l Northside Hospital northside.com Multiple locations
l Emory Healthcare emoryhealthcare.org Multiple locations
l Piedmont Healthcare piedmont.org Multiple locations
l Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital emoryhealthcare.org Atlanta, 404-778-7777
l Shepherd Center shepherd.org Atlanta, 404-352-2020
l Grady Health gradyhealth.org Multiple locations
l Wellstar Health System wellstar.org Multiple locations
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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PARTY
Party Places for Little Kids
Begins and Where The Fun r All Ages! Never Ends fo
l The Art Barn theartbarn.com Canton, 678-319-0286
l Interactive Neighborhood for Kids inkfun.org Gainesville, 770-536-1900
l Buddy’s Indoor Playhouse buddysplayandparties.com Smyrna, 404-967-6960
l The Little Gym thelittlegym.com Multiple locations
l Catch Air catchairparty.com Multiple locations
l Ready Set FUN! readysetfun.com Sandy Springs, 404-596-5566
l Dunwoody Nature Center dunwoodynature.org Dunwoody, 770-394-3322
l Southeastern Railway Museum train-museum.org Duluth, 770-476-2013
l Gymboree Play & Music gymboreeclasses.com Multiple locations
l Tumbles johnscreek.tumbles.net Johns Creek, 678-691-4072
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INCLUDES UNLIMITED: Go Karts • Mini Go Karts • Mini Golf Tornado Ride • Pirate Ship • Rock Wall • Bumper Cars Spider Zone • Bumper Boats • 1 Session of Laser Tag 10 Water Balloons • 2 Down Pour Derby Recommended for 44” or over. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Challenge your mind and figure out the mystery of the Egyptians and escape the tomb! $25/person • 6 max. / session Reservations must be made in advance at 706-335-3866
$20 off a Birthday Party Expires Dec. 31, 2022
(see website for party details)
Can book online
706-335-FUNN
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Party Places for Bigger Kids l Adventure Air Sports adventureairsports.com Kennesaw, 678-384-2020
l The Overlook overlookclimbing.com Atlanta, 678-973-2460
l Buck’s Sports Barn buckssportbarn.com Atlanta, 404-869-8003
l Sky Zone Trampoline Park skyzone.com Roswell, 678-745-9900
l Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com Commerce, 706-335-3866
l Sparkles Family Fun Centers sparklesfamilyfuncenters.com Kennesaw, 770-428-3941; Hiram, 770-943-4446
l Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com Multiple locations l Netherworld Laser Adventure netherworldlaser.com Stone Mountain, 678-580-5642
l Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Multiple locations l Zone of Light Studio zoneoflightstudio.com Atlanta, 678-948-8059
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PARTY Mobile Party Services / Entertainers l Addy and Al’s addyandals.com 404-602-2475 l Atlanta Bubble Show by Anastasia atlantabubbleshow.com 404-547-3867 l Bounce House Atlanta bouncehouseatlanta.com 404-999-9978 l Dart Wars 2U dartwars2u.com 833-929-3278 l Dream Friends Entertainment dreamfriendsentertainment.com 404-319-0180 l Have a Bashery haveabashery.com 770-714-8567 l Helen Medlin Princess Parties helenmedlinprincessparties.com 404-990-2222
Atlanta Bubble Show by Anastasia
l Jason’s Music Party jasonsmusicparty.com 678-708-2321
l Piccadilly Puppets piccadillypuppets.org 404-636-0022
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l Topplin’ Tots Mobile Play Lounge topplintots.com 470-851-7131
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PARTY
Have a Themed Party For nature lovers
l Chattahoochee Nature Center chattnaturecenter.org Roswell, 770-992-2055
For the acrobat
l Circus Camp circuscamp.org Decatur, 404-370-0001
For the foodie
l Flower Power Kids Cooking Studios flourpowerstudios.com Alpharetta, 919-435-8261
For animal lovers l Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Atlanta, 404-624-9453
l SeaQuest stonecrest.visitseaquest.com Stonecrest, 404-793-2930 l Georgia Aquarium georgiaaquarium.org Atlanta, 404-581-4000
Treetop Quest
For the adventurer
For golfers
l Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Dunwoody, 770-365-0356; Gwinnett, 404-277-6113
l Top Golf topgolf.com Multiple locations
College Football Hall of Fame
For sports fans
l College Football Hall of Fame cfbhall.com Atlanta, 404-880-4800
For the fashionista l Pretty Princess by JACI Kidz prettyprincesskidz.com Fayetteville, 404-490-2415
PICCADILLY PUPPETS Let our puppets entertain you indoors, outdoors or virtually! Birthday child always gets a puppet!
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Jason’s Music Party jasonsmusicparty.com
A Birthday Concert for Your Child. Interactive live kids music for all occasions. Performing classics and new favorites, percussion jams, singing, dancing and more. Options for every budget. Easy set-up, best for ages 1-8.
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Book your next event with Topplin’ Tots, Atlanta’s #1 Soft Play Rental Company. Specializing in soft play activities, ball pits and bounce castles for your toddler. Call Today! 470-851-7131.
Anastasia’s Atlanta Bubble Show
Dream Friends Entertainment
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Make your party POP with a magic bubble performance from Georgia’s BEST Bubble Artist! Indoor and outdoor shows. New BLACK LIGHT GLOW Bubble Show! 404-547-3867. Instagram: atlantabubbleshow
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Zone of Light Studio
With over 11 acres of fun you are bound to find something for everyone! Go karts, Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Birthday Parties, and much more! Upgrade your experience with our new BLACK LIGHT GLOW THEME! 706-335-3866.
The BEST place to have a birthday party fit for a princess. Choose between a spa, dance, or art party. We can customize any birthday package. Pick a theme and leave the rest to us.
Zone of Light is THE place for any kind of party, you tell us what you want – we’ll make it a party! Plus, we have the coolest Black Light room. Check us out – we put the ART in parties!
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IT’S ALWAYS SOMEONE’S BIRTHDAY!
Make sure party-planning parents know about your business. Be a part of our Birthday Party Planner. In print, 24/7 and online for a full year. For more info, contact Genie Lockeretz at 678-938-8116 or glockeretz@atlantaparent.com
Bucks Sports and Circus Barn BucksSportBarn.com
We are located in Buckhead. With our private parties you get the entire facility. We have more than 300 costumes and 30 performers. Circus, Sports, Superheros, Princesses, Ninja Warrior and much, much more.
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