OVERNIGHT & DAY CAMPS
CAMP AURORA IS SUMMER CAMP A GOOD CHOICE?
TIPS TO A CAMP SCHOLARSHIP
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Learn why fans are raving about backstage tour
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5 Reasons why summer camp is a good choice for kids
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Tips for a scholarship
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Summer campers turn into cast members at Aurora Theatre
12 Overnight Questions to ask Summer Camp the director when Guide choosing a 14 Day Camp camp Guide 6 Theatre camp is 18 Where do enriching lives dinosaurs and 7 STEM camp sloths hang out where creativity for the summer? reaches new heights! 5
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Reasons
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Why Summer Camp Is A Good Choice For Kids
ummer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends. But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.
following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.
Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape — summer camp — remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.
Although kids needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The
1. EXPLORE TALENTS. Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere.
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hoosing the right camp for your child can be a challenge. Here are some of the best questions that you should ask a camp director about his or her camp.
1. UNDERSTAND THE BASICS. Is this a single-gender or co-ed camp? How long are the sessions? How does the camp handle teasing & bullying? What is the camp’s counselor-to-camper ratio? What are the pricing options? 2. WHAT ARE THE CAMP’S CORE VALUES AND/OR MISSION? What does the camp strive to add to the life of each camper, and do their values match those of your family? Every camp should know their primary goals for the lessons that their campers will pick up during camp, those goals should match your own.
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3. GAIN CONFIDENCE. Day and sleep-away camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decision-making skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students. 4. TRY NEW THINGS. Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. 5. MAKE NEW FRIENDS. Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Camps benefit children in a variety of ways. Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends.
To Ask The Director When Choosing A Camp 3. WHO TENDS TO THRIVE HERE…AND WHO DOESN’T? This answer should tell you a lot. No camp should be all things to all people, so a good camp director should have a thoughtful answer to this question. 4. WHERE DO YOUR COUNSELORS COME FROM? A camp is only as good as its role models, so you should feel confident in the process a camp uses to hire its counselors. 5. HOW DO YOU TRAIN YOUR STAFF? Some camps do shockingly little in this department. How long is the camp’s staff
training? Do they bring in recognized experts? Asking to see the staff handbook can tell you a lot about who will be supervising your child during his or her session. 6. HOW IS THE CAMP DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHERS YOU ARE LOOKING AT? What makes this camp different? A thoughtful camp director should be able to tell you how their mission, values, approach to staffing, and camp community set them apart from other camps in their area. Good Luck finding the right camp for your family.
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Theatre Camp is Enriching Lives By Beth Slaughter Sexton, Staff Correspondent
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ne only has to look at Carson Skidmore’s theatre resume to see this young man is talented, accomplished and ambitious— and it was summer theatre camp at The Aurora that first gave him a big push. “I was in middle school and this was the first theatre camp I’d ever been to,” the Gwinnett County native said. “It was a good start because one of the most important things about it was learning that, ‘O.K., here it is outside of school. Here’s how things run. Here’s what I can do...Here’s how theatre is in the real world.’” His theatre education in school began in 5th grade when he said he auditioned for chorus as a way to make friends and get involved. “I remember at the audition, it’s funny to say that now because it was 5th grade and the bare bones of an audition,” he said. “But I remember doing all these crazy voices and accents and our chorus teacher was, ‘Wow, Carson. Where was all this?’” He loved watching movies and impersonating the characters and often entertained his friends by sounding like Obi-Wan Kenobi and C-3PO of Star Wars. Skidmore, the son of Chip and Kathy Skidmore of Lawrenceville, graduated from Rock Springs Elementary, Creekland Middle and was a 2019 6 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
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honor graduate at MARCIGLIANO PHOTOGRAPHY Collins Hill High School. While he continued to perform after that 5th grade chorus program, it was on stage at CHHS that he took his skills to another level. High school audiences awarded standing ovations to his castmates and Skidmore for his portrayal of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors; Harlequin in Changes of Heart; the baker from Into the Woods; multiple characters in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Unabridged; Link Larson in Hairspray; Dr. Galen Gray in Anatomy of Gray; part of the ensemble in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and Lord Farquaad in Shrek. He’s taken part in many other theatre productions, festivals and camps and is already making his mark as a freshman at Columbus State University where he’s played Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web; the butler in The Importance of Being Earnest and will soon star as Jessie Tuck in Tuck Everlasting. Now majoring in theatre, Skidmore said he has fond memories of theatre camp and the friends he made there—some for life and others now re-connecting. He was walking down the hall at Columbus State one day when someone came up to him and said, “Hey, you were in my Aurora camp years ago.” “In theatre camps, you’re all working together,” Skidmore said. “You make connections as friends.”
STEM Camp
Where Creativity Reaches New Heights!
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ationally recognized, Camp Invention is a nonprofit summer enrichment program for kindergartners through 6th graders that is inspired by the brightest thinkers around — the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. At Camp Invention, children are empowered to have big ideas while they take on STEM-based challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, collaborate with teammates and build invention prototypes. Imaginations will soar this summer in the all-new Camp Invention program, Elevate! Campers can spark their
creativity and build collaboration skills while controlling their very own flight simulation robot, protecting Earth’s ecosystems, designing the ultimate sports complex and learning the value of their ideas! Local educators will lead fun, hands-on STEM activities inspiring children to ask questions, overcome obstacles and be confident in their innovative ideas. There are many Camp Invention throughout Gwinnett County and beyond. Use promo code LOCAL25 to save $25 (expires 3/31) or LOCAL15 to save $15 (expires 5/12). Visit www.invent.org/camp
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Tips For Acquiring A Summer Camp Scholarship
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he majority of camp organizations offer some type of scholarship opportunity in an effort to make their experience more accessible to all families. So what can you do: 1. START EARLY. Do your research on what summer camps you hope to attend and start making phone calls, plus ask about any unadvertised discounts. 2. CONSIDER CAMPS OUTSIDE YOUR PRICE RANGE. Sticker shock is real, however, you should be evaluating camps on more than just cost. 3. BE FLEXIBLE. If you do qualify for a summer camp scholarship, you might not get first pick on what dates your child will attend camp. 4. BE PREPARED. Camps typically use families latest tax returns to determine summer camp financial aid, so be prepared to provide them.
5. RESPOND PROMPTLY AND ENGAGE the summer camp throughout the process.
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OTHER WAYS TO PAY FOR CAMP USE YOUR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FSA accounts let employees use pre-tax dollars to pay for child care expenses for kids under the age of 13. If enrolling a child in summer day camp allows the parent to work, then the camp tuition qualifies as an eligible expense. USE THE CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT Like the FSA, the Child and Dependent Care Credit gives parents a tax break when they need to pay for child care so they can work. Eligible children must be under 13, live with you for more than six months each year, and depend on you for more than half of their support. This credit will help you at tax time by reducing the amount of money you pay in federal taxes dollar-for-dollar. OUTSIDE SOURCES Don’t forget to check outside sources like your church or local social organizations. They may have a general camp fund they draw from to sponsor local kids who want to attend summer camp.
Summer Campers Turn into Cast Members at
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By Beth Slaughter Sexton, Staff Correspondent
hether it’s Jedi training, heroes and villains, Disneymania or musical theatre bootcamp, Camp Aurora at the Aurora Theatre welcomes kindergarteners through 12th graders to join the many casts of its summer theatre camps. The Aurora offers one-, two- and three-week camps divided by age groups for students on its downtown Lawrenceville campus beginning June 1.
“Acting camps provide students an opportunity to work toward a common goal by learning a variety of skills,” says Renita James, the Aurora’s director of education and summer camp director. “Our campers might come in and start their day with improv and then move on to stage combat and then work on choreography or dialects. There’s so much opportunity to learn so many skills and immediately put their newly learned skill to use.” At the end of camp, the students perform in a showcase or present a full performance in front of an audience. Most camps begin daily at 10:30 a.m. and end at 4 p.m., with time out for lunch. The costs range from $300 for a one-week camp; $500 for two weeks
and $625 for three weeks. There are opportunities for scholarship funding and scholarship auditions for the musical theatre camp. June camps include a three-week summer musical camp where 60 students will work to produce the one-hour Disney musical, Moana. Other June camps include Battle Acts, Heroes and Villains, Musical Theatre Bootcamp and Disneymania. July’s camps include a two-week musical theatre camp where students will explore the works of Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of Hamilton. Other July camps include Heroes and Villains—Magic and Mischief Edition and a bi-lingual camp for 1st-5th graders which is taught in English and Spanish for both native and non-native speakers with a performance presented in both languages. Right before summer camps start, The Aurora will offer a Jedi training workshop May 4, where students learn basic combat moves and the Jedi code. For registration and more information on all these camps and events, visit www.auroratheatre.com. “Students can expect to have fun,” James said. “We work hard, but we have a blast.” SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 9
CAMP GUIDE: Overnight Camps ATHENS Y CAMP
CAMP HIGHLAND
CAMP TWITCH & SHOUT
CAMP WOODMONT
camphighland.com 678-393-0300
camptwitchandshout.org 706-248-9328
campwoodmont.com 423-472-6070
CAMP HOLLYMONT FOR GIRLS
CAMP WESTMINSTER
CHARLIE ELLIOT WILDLIFE SUMMER CAMP
TALLULAH FALLS
athensycamps.org 706-754-6912
Christian Boys Camp / Christian Girls Camp
ELLIJAY
Interest Driven Activities Camp
ATLANTA BALLET ATLANTA
centre.atlantaballet.com 404-892-3303
RABUN GAP
Ballet Dance Camp
hollymont.com 828-686-5343
CAMP ALL AMERICAN
Christian Camp
CAMP CHEHAW
CAMP KINGFISHER
chehaw.org 229-430-5275
chattnaturecenter.org 770-992-2055
ALBANY
ROSWELL
Nature Activities Camp
CAMP CHEROKEE
CAMP MASTER CHEF JR.
WHITE
campcherokee.com 877-647-8542
RABUN GAP campmasterchef.com 754-301-8885 Culinary Camp
CAMP DIXIE CLAYTON
CAMP RAMAH DAROM
Small Family Camp / Outdoor Fun
ramahdarom.org 404-531-0801
CAMP EVERGREEN
ATLANTA
Cultural Leadership / Activities Fulfilled
CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND
CLARKESVILLE
campevergreen.org 404-210-9149
Christ Centered Fun
CAMP FIRE CAMP TOCCOA TOCCOA campfirega.org 706-886-2457 Youth Development Camp
Adventure Nondenominational Christian Camp
MANSFIELD
georgiawildlife.com 770-784-3121
Wildlife / Outdoors / Adventurous Summer Camp
CAMP JULIETTE LOW
Coed Adventure Camp
campdixie.org 678-701-3052
CLOUDLAND
Teen Music Camp
CLOUDLAND cjl.org 770-428-1062 Leadership for Girls
Wildlife / Outdoors / Adventurous Summer Camp
Adventure Christian Camp
NORCROSS
blueridegecamp.com 954-665-8686
Nature Camp / Campgrounds
CONYERS
campwestminster.org 770-483-2225
campjam.com 800-513-0930
Spritual Based Camp w/ Fun Teachings of the Gospel
CLAYTON
Designed for kids diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome / Skills Camp
CAMP JAM
JOHNS CREEK
campallamerican.com 678-405-2266
CAMP BLUE RIDGE
DUNWOODY
FAYETTVILLE
campsouthenground.org 678-561-9602
Interaction Camp / Tech-Free
CAMP STRONG4LIFE WINDER
strong4life.com 770-785-7228
Health & Wellness Camp
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Time for an Adventure of a Lifetime
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n adventure of a lifetime awaits kids in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during summer camp at Tremont Institute in Tennessee! Imagine splashing around in an icy cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes, and crafts.
Tremont offers kids of all ages an in-depth summer learning experience that fosters an understanding of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and encourages a lifelong appreciation and stewardship of the environment. From backpacking in the wilderness to learning about the secret haunts of salamanders, Tremont Institute offers a variety of opportunities to serve different interests, abilities and age groups. All programs include meals, lodging, and professional caring instruction. Visit Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont camps at gsmit.org/summer-youth
CAMP GUIDE: Overnight Camps COHUTTA SPRINGS YOUTH CAMP
CRANDALL cs-yc-com 706-602-7346 New, Fun Exciting Way of Finding Jesus / Optional Activity Camps
GIRLS SCOUTS OF GREATER ATLANTA
TIMBER RIDGE / MERIWETHER GirlScoutSummer.com 770-702-9103 Adventure / Skills Camp
GLISSON CAMP & RETREAT DAHLONEGA glisson.org 770-864-6181 Christian / Nature Activities Camp
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT CAMP TOWNSEND, TN gsmit.org/summer 865-448-6709 Outdoor Adventure Camps
ID TECH CAMPS
SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP ATLANTA
VALLEY VIEW RANCH EQUESTRIAN CAMP
Sports Media Camp
valleyviewranch.com 706-862-2231
playbyplaycamps.com 800-319-0884
STRONG ROCK CAMP
idtech.com/ga 888-709-8324
CLEVELAND strongrockcamp.org 706-348-1533 Christ-like Skills Camp
MARCUS JCC ATLANTA
SUMMER ACADEMY AT UGA
atlantajcc.org 678-812-4135
ugayouthprograms.com 706-542-3537
ATLANTA
Tech Coding Camp
ATLANTA
Jewish Commununity Engagement Camp
RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY GAINESVILLE
riversidemilitary.com 770-532-5261
Military Leadership & Adventure Camp
ATHENS
STEM / College Prep / Career Prep / Outdoor Activities
CLOUDLAND
Horseback Riding for Girls
WINSHAPE CAMPS ATLANTA
camps.winshape.org 844-972-2677
Fun Faithful / Christian Camp
YELLOW JACKET TENNIS CAMP ATLANTA
yellowjackettenniscamp.com 404-894-5410
Instructional Tennis Camp
YOUNG LIFE FARM CAMPS
BUFORD, SUWANEE younglife.org 770-298-3740 Christian Leadership Camp
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CAMP GUIDE: Day Camps A PLACE FOR ME
BRAIN BALANCE
aplaceformega.com 470-282-1011
brainbalancecenter.com 770-614-4790
LAWRENCEVILLE
SUWANEE, ROSWELL
Special Needs Camps
Personal Skills Development Camp
ACADEMY OF BALLET
BUILDER BUNCH SUMMER CAMP
academy-ballet.com 770-242-6379
builderbunch.com 855-694-4327
NORCROSS
ATLANTA
Summer Dance Program
Lego Based / Building & Engineering
ANDREW SIMPKINS INNOVATION FOUNDATION SPARK IT CAMPS
CAMP AURORA @ AURORA THEATRE
LAWRENCEVILLE asifoundations.com 678-682-4193 STEAM Camp
AOPS ACADEMY
LAWRENCEVILLE
auroratheatre.com 678-226-6222
Performing Arts / Drama Camp
CAMP CONNECT SUWANEE
JOHNS CREEK aopsacademy.org 470-323-9090 Learning Camps
myhomeworkcentral.com 678-541-5738
AR5 GWINNETT VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
CAMP INVENTION AT HEBRON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
STEM, Urban Design & Community Development
SUWANEE
A5gwinnett.com 630-667-1009
DACULA
Volleyball Camps
hebronlions.org 800-968-4332
ART WORKSHOP CAMPS
Athletics & STEM Camp
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
LAWRENCEVILLE
arworkshop.com/ lawrenceville/#schedule 770-751-8157
Creative Art Camps
ATLANTA
childrensmuseumatlanta.org 404-659-5437
Culture, Arts, Science, Social & Emotional Programs
ATLANTA HAWKS BASKETBALL ACADEMY
CIRCUS CAMP
basketballacademy.hawaks.com 404-878-3187
circuscamp.org 404-370-0001
ATLANTA SILVERBACKS CAMP
CODE NINJAS CAMPS
ATLANTA
NORCROSS Circus Training
Instructional Basketball Skills Camp
ATLANTA, SUWANEE
atlantasilverbacks.com 678-714-7454 Indoor Sports Camp
BOMBARDIER CAMPS
SNELLVILLE, DACULA, SUWANEE, CUMMING codeninjas.com 770-284-1056 Computer Coding Camps
JOHNS CREEK
CRESCO MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Arts & Crafts, Adventure Quest, STEM
crescomontessori.com 770-992-8031
bombardiercamps.com 404-626-6067
JOHNS CREEK
Academic Development Camp
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Enrichment Programs at GAC Summer Camps
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ummer is coming, and holds so much potential for your children. At Greater Atlanta Christian’s summer camp in Norcross, children experience the right balance of play and learning, meeting their need for downtime and pure “fun” as well as opportunities to dive deep into a skill like indoor tennis, ballet, lego-engineering or coding! With more than 30 summer enrichment programs in athletics, arts, and academics, our campers have a daily opportunity to make new friends, explore new talents, and experiences in a safe, Christian environment. With an incredible group of trained counselors, your child will be encouraged and celebrated in all they do. See why hundreds of families choose GAC as their summer camp option each year. SIGN UP TODAY: greateratlantachristian.org/summer-camp
CAMP GUIDE: Day Camps D BAT SUMMER CAMP SUWANEE
dbatperimeter.com 770-813-3333
Athletics Traning Camp
EMORY TOTAL TENNIS CAMP
DECATUR www.bryantcamps.com 404-727-6389 Instructional Tennis Camp
ENGINEERING FOR KIDS OF NORTHEAST GA CAMP SUWANEE engineeringforkids.net 678-726-1216 Engineering Programs
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
ATLANTA fernbankmuseum.org 404-929-6300 Geology, Zoology, Nature, Dinosaurs and more programs
FERST CENTER
GEORGIA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
LAWRENCEVILLE, SUWANEE ggacademy.com 770-962-5867 Gymnastics Developmental Traning Camp
GIRL SCOUT CAMP
ATLANTA
LILBURN lilburndaycamp.org
Professional Performance Camp
GO WITH IT FARM
ferstcenter.org 404-894-2787
GA MUSIC CAMP
BUFORD derwynbrowne@gmail.com 770-298-3740 Instructional Music Camp
GEATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
NORCROSS greateratlantachristian.org 770-243-2000 Enrichment Programs, Arts, Athletics, & Academics
ALPHRETTA
GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE
LAWRENCEVILLE
gwinnettballet.org 770-237-0046
Performing Arts / Ballet Camp
GWINNETT CO. PARKS & REC SUMMER CAMPS LAWRENCEVILLE
gwinnettcounty.com 770-822-8000
gowithitfarm.com 404-538-5113
Adventure, Athletics, Special Interest, & Leadership Camp
GREAT BEGINNINGS OF SUGAR HILL
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL AND HERITAGE CENTER
greatbeginningsllc.com 770-945-3995
gwinnettEHC.com 770-904-3500
Horseback Riding Camp
SUGAR HILL
STEM Enriched Activities Camp
BUFORD
STEAM & Exploration
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CAMP GUIDE: Day Camps GWINNETT EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT HOSCHTON
researcher.r@comcasst.net 678-507-9394
Instructional Aircraft Training
GYMNASTIX TRAINING CENTER BUFORD gymnastix.net 678-546-6626 Instructional Gymnastics Training
HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH ROSWELL
sciencemadefun.net 770-667-9443
STEM Activities Camp
i9 SPORTS
DULUTH, LAWRENCEVILLE, STONE MOUNTAIN i9sports.com 770-456-5909 Athletics Development Camp
METRO GYMNASTICS SUWANEE
metro-gymnastics.com 770-831-1520
Gymnastics Camp
MIND AND MOTION DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS OF GA
NORTH GEORGIA ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP BUFORD
northgaelite.com 770-598-4596
Instructional Basketball Skills Camp
MUSIC ON MAIN
SUWANEE mindmotioncenters.com 678-749-7600 Therapeutic Summer Camps
LILBURN musiconmainstreetlilburn.com 770-609-6393 Band Camp
NEW LONDON SCHOOL OF DRIVING
OLIVIA’S DOLLHOUSE TEA ROOM
newlondondriving.com 770-466-0410
oliviasdollhouse.com 404-908-9073
NORCROSS SOCCER ACADEMY
PASSPORT ADVENTURES IN ART CAMP
norcross.unitedfa.org 770-840-9275
thehudgens.org 770-623-6002
LOGANVILLE
Driver’s Education Camp
NORCROSS
Instructional Soccer Camp
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JOHNS CREEK Princess Parties
DULUTH Art Camp
PCBC SUMMER CAMP NORCROSS
www.pcbcchurch.org/camps-and-clinics 770-582-7665
Athletics Development Camp
PINECREST ACADEMY CUMMING
pinecrestacademy.org 770-888-4477
Fun, Adventurous Activities Camp
PLEASANT HILL PRESBYTARIAN SUMMER CAMP DULUTH
pleasanthillpc.org 770-476-8716
Christian Growth & Development Camp
SCHOOL OF ROCK ATLANTA
schoolofrock.com 678-580-1882
Rock Music Camp / Instructional
CAMP GUIDE: Day Camps SCI-TECH HUB CAMP LAWRENCEVILLE scitechhub.com 770-856-1818 Biology, Chemistry, Culinary, Engineering, Arts & Craft
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igh Touch High Tech offers in-school hands on science programs, week long summer camps, day care programming, birthday parties, and special events. They come to you! As science standards are currently evolving, High Touch High Tech can tailor programs to meet school’s specific curricular needs. Since 1994, they have been a recognized leader in program development that increases scientific and technological literacy among elementary and middle school students. The High Tech High Touch scientists, who are all degreed professionals, have presented “in-school” field trips through interactive hands-on science experimentation that meet Georgia Standards of Excellence for science to over 100,000 students each year. As the curriculum and timeline become solidified HTHT will slowly integrate new objectives into their programs. Programs can be funded by student families, PTA donations, Foundation donations, and sometimes even government grants. All related equipment, supplies and materials are provided. Many programs include take-home materials. Early bird and Title I school discounts are available.
DULUTH
theactorsedgewny.com 770-846-6721
Acting / Theatrical Camp
SCIENCE CREATIONS
THE LITTLE GYM CAMPS
sciencecreations.com 404-863-7080
thelittlegym.com/snellvillega 770-982-0901
SHAPING MINDS AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP
TOP NOTCH TRANING CAMP
STONE MOUNTAIN
Get Ready for some Hands-On Science Programs
THE ACTOR’S EDGE SUMMER CAMP
STEM Activities Camp
SUWANEE, MARIETTA shapingminds.com 404-474-2350 Athletic Activites & Educational Camp
SNELLVILLE PERFORMING ARTS SNELLVILLE
snellvilleperformingarts.com 678-390-4528 Theatre,
Dance, Music Camp
SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY BUFORD
train-museum.org 770-476-2013
Railroad Educational Camp
SUWANEE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
LAWRENCEVILLE Gymnastics Camp
PEACHTREE CORNERS
topnotchtrainingcenter.org 770-416-1881
Gymnastics Camp
WEALTHY HABITS SUMMER CAMP ATLANTA
wealthyhabits.org 678-218-1291
Financial Literacy Camp
WOODWARD ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP JOHNS CREEK
woodward.edu 404-227-5403
Academic, Athletics, & Enrichments Camps
YMCA SUMMP CAMPS LAWRENCEVILLE
SUWANEE suwaneeacademy.com 678-482-6333 Performing Arts Camp
ymcaatlanta.org/program-locations/ summer-camp/gwinnett.php 770-963-1313
TABULA RASA, THE LANGUAGE ACADEMY
YOUNG CHEF’S ACADEMY
Aquatics / Teen / Specialty
Spanish & French Language
CUMMING, METRO ATLANTA youngchefsacademycorp.com 404-633-2633 Culinary Camp
TGA OF GWINNETT
YOUTH TECHNOLOGY LEARNING CENTER
LAWRENCEVILLE trlanguages.com 678-985-8080 Development Camp
DULUTH
playtga.com 404-855-1090
Youth Sports Camp
DULUTH
youth-technology-learning-centerytlc. business.site 678-517-3500
STEM Camp
Visit ScienceMadeFunAtl.net
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Where do dinosaurs and sloths hang out for the summer? SEE THEM ALL AT FERNBANK By Beth Slaughter Sexton, Staff Correspondent
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ith already so much to see and do at Fernbank, visitors are in for a special treat this summer as new exhibits, activities and live animals help make the home of the world's largest dinosaurs such an exciting place to spend the day, the week—or the season. Membership does indeed have its perks and a special benefit for members of Fernbank Museum of Natural History is having first choice in choosing a weekly camp for their kids. There are only a few spots left as summer camps fill up quickly for young explorers and scientists at Fernbank. But not to worry. There are plenty of museum opportunities to enjoy throughout the summer, including outdoor exploration and activities along its 75 acres of wooded trails and fun in the Fernbank Forest. No matter the weather, Fernbank offers as much to do inside as it does outside. “We have three floors of exhibits of science, fossils, dinosaurs,” Brandi Berry, Fernbank’s vice president of marketing said. “…We’ve had live animal exhibits before, but this may be the first time we’ve had mammals. We’ve had frogs and reptiles, 18 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
but everybody loves a furry cute animal. We’ll be able to bring out some of the animals and have an encounter with our visitors. I think it will be a lot of fun.” With such titles as “Nature’s Ninjas” and “Survival of the Slowest,” the two newest live animal exhibits promise to entertain while teaching “you can be fast or slow, nature finds a way to survive,” according to Fernbank’s Allison Trice. Trice, who is vice president of membership and guest services said there will be a variety of animals for guests to enjoy, but one that is getting a lot of buzz is the sloth. Not just a cartoon character any more, the sloth is making its live Fernbank debut this summer. Additional summer highlights at Fernbank include Reptile Day and a series of other Discovery Days; 3D and 2D movies featuring “Hidden Pacific” and “Australia’s Great Wild North” and a Dinosaur Birthday Bash in August, to name a few. For information, visit www.fernbankmuseum.org “It’s nice that our guests come here and they have so much fun, they almost forget they have learned something,” Berry said. “We consider Fernbank a ‘World of Wow!’”
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