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Ideas on how to prepare your kids before they leave for summer camp ith the seasons changing, parents are getting their kids ready for summer camp. It’s safe to say that camps are not what they used to be; parents today might reminisce about camping out, taking part in outdoor activities and giving the camp counselor fits all summer long. In this day and age, there are numerous camps for all different sports and age levels in the Atlanta area and parents have to be diligent about choosing the right camp for their kids. Here are a couple of things to take into account when you get your child ready for camp this spring and summer.
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PREPARE WISELY … There are always unique challenges associated with sending your children to a sleepaway camp for an extended period of time. Kids today know how to do many things
on their own, such as working a DVR or surfing the internet. But when it comes down to it, there are many things that young kids don’t know about living on their own for a short period of time and, as a parent, you have to be sure to prepare your kids for anything that can and will happen during their stay. One of the most important things to teach your child is to make sure they know how to call home if anything happens. Many camps don’t allow cell phone use during activities, so make sure that the child has a calling card and knows how to use it. Or if the calling card is not a good option, calling collect is another way to keep contact with family members if cell phone use is prohibited. Laundry is another important task that campers should be able to do. If your child is away for a few weeks, you may want to pack
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extra clothes and laundry detergent just in case they need clean clothes for the latter part of the camp. Also, knowing how to make a bed is a vital skill; a clean bed makes for a good night’s sleep. Eating right also helps a camper to be more energized and more focused during his or her stay. Eating bad food consistently can cause headaches and sugar highs. Parents should also make sure their camper is able to maintain good personal hygiene away from home.
FACT AND FICTION … There is a lot of information out there on all sorts of camps, and parents may have misgivings about sending their children to certain programs — or even if they should send their children to summer camp at all. One thing to keep in mind is that the
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summer camp experience doesn’t have to break the bank, even in this economy. In fact, there is a camp out there that can fit every budget. There are also camps that allow you to apply early and get a great deal, sometimes getting as much as a 50 percent discount. One would think that having a friend there with them would make the camp experience easier, but in fact the opposite could be true; your child may be hindered in trying new activities or meeting new friends. Those are just a few things to watch for before sending “Junior” to camp. The summer is loaded with so many opportunities and activities for your child, and this camp guide should help you choose the right one. Good luck, and may your child have a safe camping experience! Jones can be reached at bjones@scoreatl.com.
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Get In The Game! Dynamo Swim School offers the highest quality swimming lesson in the metro Atlanta area. Instruction focuses on both learning to swim and teaching aquatic safety lessons to the entire family. Every student is provided with a personal record book. The personal record book is a communication tool for the student, instructor and parent. At the end of each class, the instructor marks off the skills accomplished and the student shows the parents. This allows open communication between the instructor and parent and offers opportunity for the parent to ask questions and the instructor to provide tips. The personal record book remains part of the student’s swimming record at each facility until he or she “graduates”. Over 75 percent of our customers are repeat customers and many graduates go on to compete for their summer league teams, Dynamo Swim Club and become neighborhood lifeguards, swim instructors and swim coaches. For more information go to www.dynamoswimschool.com.
Lacrosse was once played primarily around the northeastern United States. Lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport in the country with the southeast, and especially Georgia, being a focal point for this growth. Every year there are more high school teams at both the boys and girls level and more club teams and summer camps. One of the best camps around is Trilogy Lacrosse, which was founded by Ryan Boyle, a four-time All-American and member of the 2004 National Champion team at Princeton. Trilogy is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game but also to teach the value of team competition. At Trilogy you will learn to not only be a better lacrosse player, but a better team player as well. Ryan Boyle advises parents: when looking for a lacrosse camp, seek a camp that stresses proper fundamental play, innovative individual skill development and team strategy. While played by individuals, lacrosse is a team sport and Trilogy Lacrosse utilizes an individual and group team philosophy that leads to a team-first attitude. Most of all Ryan emphasizes selecting a camp where your child will have fun, because to excel in any sport you must enjoy it and have fun doing it. To learn more visit www.trilogylacrosse.com. CamperReg online registration and Camp Management System provides integrated and secure solutions for managing camps and programs. CamperReg was founded in 1999 by a 15-year veteran in the sports camp industry and, since that time, has handled the transactions of hundreds of thousands of registrations across the nation. Product development, including enhancements and updates, is a cornerstone to the company’s success and we value the input of our clients to assist us in creating and improving our features and benefits. CamperReg is a web-based product that provides online registration for parents/participants, plus powerful back-office tools such as registration and database management, electronic communication, comprehensive reporting, and secure payment processing via an integrated partnership with Atlantabased Payscape Advisors. CamperReg systems are branded to the look and feel of the client’s websites, allowing users an easy and worry-free online registration experience. Services also include website development and content management systems for camps that are looking to launch new sites and improve their online presence. CamperReg set-up is easy and fast, and we also understand the needs of athletic-based camps! To learn more about how we can assist your program, please call us today at 1-800-213-8548 or visit www.camperreg.com. When it comes to summer camps, no one does it better than the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) – we’ve been a leader in summer camping in the Southeast for more than 60 years. With more than 100 camp options offered at two convenient metro Atlanta locations, there’s something for campers of every age and interest. Our many popular and exciting sports camps include Howie McCann baseball, basketball, cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer and dance. For those wanting to venture beyond our physical locations, we also offer several fun-filled travel camps such as “Aquatic Adventures” and “All Around Atlanta.” This summer, the MJCCA makes it more convenient and affordable than ever to attend one of our amazing summer camps. Check it out: • No MJCCA Membership Required • Reduced Rates • Multiple-Week Discounts • Free Bus Transportation • Free Week of Camp* (when you join the MJCCA) • Exciting New Indoor and Outdoor Specialty Camps! The MJCCA Summer Day Camps are located at two convenient locations in metro Atlanta: Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Rd) in Dunwoody and Shirley Blumenthal Park (2509 Post Oak Tritt Road) in East Cobb. In addition, our popular golf camp will be held in North Metro again this summer. Registration is ongoing and many of our popular camps are already on waiting lists. Interested families should contact the Camp Central office today to plan a SIMPLY AMAZING summer. For more information, please call 678-812-4004 or visit us at www.atlantajcc.org/camps. * certain restrictions apply W
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The Atlanta Silverbacks offer camps for kids of all ages and skill levels. Our facility is first-class and the three artificial turf fields insure safe conditions regardless of the weather. The staff is composed of former and current professional players who work with kids year round. This year we are offering our usual schedule of half-day soccer camps and we are adding full-day options for soccer and multi-sport camps. Your child can experience a week of fun playing soccer or trying several different sports at a multi-sport camp. Most camps are open to kids ages 6-16. For more information, go to www.atlantasilverbacks.com. Come out and play with the pros at Silverbacks camps! Sports-A-Rama, East Cobb (www.sareastcobb.com) will be offering a multi-sport day camp all summer from May 24 - June 30. The camp will provide the kids an opportunity to play while parents work. Gameplay will include dodgeball, kickball, wiffleball, soccer, basketball, flag football and capture the flag. We will also allow the kids to swim, play tennis and participate in martial arts throughout the week. Lunch, snack, video arcade and batting cage tokens will be provided daily. The camp is offered to boys and girls, ages 7-12. $45 daily, $200 weekly (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.); $65 daily, $275 weekly (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). We are located at 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Ga. 30068. Call 770-977-9789 to pre-register.
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North Metro Gymnastics Center offers three fabulous summer camps this year, starting with the 2010 Summer Day Camp, followed by the 2010 Victory Cheer Camp and the 2010 Elite Team Training Camp. The 2010 Summer Day Camp is a themebased camp that offers a fabulous cruise on the SSS Metro. This trip boasts a seven-sport, seven-country, seven week, non-stop fun-filled cruise. Each week our campers will cruise to a new Port of Call somewhere around the world. At these destinations campers will receive instruction in gymnastics along with an additional sport that is popular in that country. Camp weeks begin the week of June 14-18 and continue each week throughout the remainder of the summer. This camp offers full-day packages and half-day packages and prices range from $105-$200 per week. The 2010 Victory Cheer Camp is a three-day camp being offered June 7-9. Victory Cheerleading Camp is a dynamic, fun-filled program combining dance, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunts and chants for girls and boys of all ages. This camp has NCA instructors and college cheerleaders from the southeast region. Camp price is $130. The 2010 Elite Team Camp is designed specifically for the “Team Athlete.” All participants must be a member of a competitive gymnastics team (Level 2-10). This camp will have guest instructors from the USA National Team (Alicia Sacramone and Brandon Wynn) along with members from UGA, LSU, Brown University and Ohio State. Camp price is $250. For more information on these exciting camps go to www.northmetrogymnastics.com.
Top of the Key is one of the premiere providers of youth basketball camps in the country, headed by Olympian Debbie Miller-Palmore. These camps are in various locations around the Atlanta area and cater to boys and girls ages 5-14. The daily schedule consists of fundamental stations, practice time, two full-court games, film, guest speakers, 3-on-3 and H.E.A.R.T. lessons. H.E.A.R.T. stands for Humility, Excellence, Appreciation, Responsibility and Tenacity. Our goal is to intentionally develop basketball skills and character into all of our athletes. For more information go to www.topofthekey.com The 2010 FCA Team Wrestling Camp will again feature some of the top clinicians in the nation, including John Azevedo (NCAA champ, 1980 USA Olympic Team, current head coach at Cal Poly and one of the best takedown clinicians in America), Mike McArthur (three-time All-American for University of Minnesota, member of the USA Olympic Team coaching staff, former head coach of Athletes-in-Action and a top pinning clinician), John Peterson (Olympic Gold and Silver medalist and member of the USA Wrestling Hall of Fame), Jack Spates (NCAA champion head coach at the University of Oklahoma), Heath Eslinger (new head coach at UT Chattanooga, where he also was a three-time SoCon champ) and Josh Lambrecht (asst. coach at UTC and three-time All-American for University of Oklahoma). For the first time ever, the camp is open to middle school wrestlers! The middle school camp will be designed especially for these beginning wrestlers, both with the technique training and the competition. www.fcawrestlinggeorgia.org. “The Summit and Diamonds at ATPP” will be hosting camps during all school breaks as well as the summer break for 2010. We will be rolling out our exclusive Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball Academies as well. The Academies will bring year round training programs to boys and girls of all ages. The Academies will provide a positive experience with fundamental skill develpment programs for those who wish to achieve excellence. The goal is to give players, who commit to hard work, an opportunity to prepare themselves for middle school, high school, and collegiate competition. Watch for new programs from The Summit and Diamonds at ATPP, along with the tournaments, leagues and exposure events that are already a part of All-Tournament Players Park. Check us out on line at www.atppark.com.
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