All About Kids Summer 2024

ALL ABOUT Kids SUMMER 2024

Your guide to Kids’ Activities & events

Horse Riding Camps Horse Riding Camps

8:30am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday

Registration: $100/day or $490/week Horse Camp

May 27-31

June 3-7

June 10-14

June 24-28

July 1-5

July 15-19

July 22-26

There is a horse show at 11:45am every Friday during horse camp

Early bird, sibling, multiple camp discounts offered

June 17-20

July 8-12, Adventure + Horse Hybrid Farm Adventure Camp

Early bird, sibling, multiple camp discounts. Ride two days, Learn Gardening, Archery, Small Animal Husbandry, Nature Hikes, Creek Exploration offered

Riding Lessons 5 & Up/Adults to 205 lbs

English & Western Lessons

• Birthday Parties

Printable gift certificates available online at

EVENTS FOR KIDS AT THE LIBRARY

Know before you go: these are popular events and admission is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Forsyth County Public Libraries begin handing out event passes 30 minutes prior to the start of most summer events listed here.

MAY 2024

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Hampton Park Library

May the Fourth Be With You - A Star Wars Celebration

All ages welcome!

Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Post Road Library

Chess for Kids

Thursday, May 9, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Sharon Forks Library

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Cumming Library

Cameron’s One Man Circus

All ages welcome!

Comedy and amazing stunts performed by Cameron Tomele of Barely Balanced.

Tuesday, May 28, 10:30–11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Hampton Park Library

Lew-E’s Comedy Circus

All ages welcome!

High–energy comedy magic and juggling.

Wednesday, May 29, Sharon Forks Library

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 3:00–3:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 30, Cumming Library

• 3:00–3:30 p.m.

• 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

All ages welcome!

Drop in for crafts, games, activities, and more!

Friday, May 31, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Post Road Library

Magic with Ken Scott!

All ages welcome!

Friday, May 31

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Post Road Library

EVENTS FOR KIDS AT THE LIBRARY

JUNE 2024

Preschool Music Jam with Miss Gail Music

For ages 1–5 with a caregiver Inspiring tales of librarians real and imagined as well as adventures inspired by reading itself.

Monday, June 3, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

Sharon Forks Library

Cameron’s One Man Circus

All ages welcome!

Comedy and amazing stunts performed by Cameron Tomele of Barely Balanced!

Tuesday, June 4

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

• 3:30–4:15 p.m.

Post Road Library

Snakes Alive! Presented by Smithgall Woods Education Center

For ages 5 and up

Learn facts about snakes and what you should do if you see one.

Friday, June 7, 1:30–2:15 p.m.,

Hampton Park Library

Tuesday, June 18, 3:00–3:45 p.m.,

Sharon Forks Library

Wild Adventures at the Library

Featuring Keith Karnock & Vern

All ages welcome!

Hilarious magic and ventriloquism.

Wednesday, June 5, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Cumming Library

Magician Arthur Atsma

All ages welcome!

Amazing sleight of hand magic, ventriloquism, comedy, and fun!

Monday, June 10

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Post Road Library

Magic with Ken Scott!

All ages welcome!

Thursday, June 13, 3:00– 3:30 p.m. and 6:30–7:00 p.m., Cumming Library

Saturday, June 22, 2:00–2:45 p.m.,

Sharon Forks Library

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure Presented by Talewise

For rising grades 1-5

Action-packed storytelling with interactive science experiments.

Friday, June 14, 11:00–11:45 a.m., Sharon Forks Library

Monday, June 24, 11:00–11:45 a.m. and 2:00–2:45 p.m., Post Road Library

Tommy Johns Presents: Finders Keepers!

Puppets, magic, storytelling, music, and audience participation.

All ages welcome!

Monday, June 17

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Post Road Library

Music with Mr. Michael

Music, movement, early literacy, and FUN with the co-founder of The Learning Groove. For ages 2 and up.

Friday, June 21

• 10:30–11:15 a.m.

• 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Cumming Library

Jeffini’s Wild West Adventure Show

All ages welcome!

Dedicated to providing your children with comprehensive & compassionate healthcare. Thank you

EVENTS FOR KIDS AT THE LIBRARY

Marshal Jeffini needs your help to stop the outlaws! Come see how he uses magic and his crazy puppet friends to help save the day.

Friday, June 21, 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Hampton Park Library

The Word Collector with Musician

Jerry G. White

All ages welcome!

A musical adventure based on the book The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds. Thursday, June 27

• 3:00–3:30 p.m.

• 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Cumming Library

Animals Around the World

Presented by Wildlife Wonders

All ages welcome! Get up close and personal with animals from around the world.

Friday, June 28,

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Sharon Forks Library

JULY 2024

Habitat is Home!

For rising grades 1–5

Learn about the plants and animals around you from the Elachee Science Center.

Monday, July 1, 11:00–11:45 a.m.

Post Road Library

Animals Around the World

Presented by Wildlife Wonders

All ages welcome! Get up close and personal with animals from around the world.

• Wednesday, July 3, 1:30–2:15

p.m., Cumming Library

• Monday, July 15, 11:00–11:45 a.m. and 2:00–2:45 p.m., Post Road Library

• Saturday, July 20, 11:00–11:45 a.m., Sharon Forks Library

• Wednesday, July 24,10:00–10:45 a.m. and 11:00–11:45 a.m., Hampton Park Library

Big Time Groove: Adventures in Rhythm and Rhyme

All ages welcome!

Rhythm-based storytelling and drumalong fun featuring Dave Holland of Beatin’ Path Rhythm.

Friday, July 5, 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Hampton Park Library

Snakes Alive! Presented by Smithgall Woods Education Center

For ages 5 and up

Learn facts about snakes and what you should do if you see one.

Monday, July 8

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Post Road Library

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure Presented by Talewise

For rising grades K–5

Science experiments are masterfully woven into a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!

Friday, July 12, 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Cumming Library

Family Puzzle Tournament

For elementary age and up

Fast-paced race to see which team of 2–4 people can complete a 300-piece

EVENTS FOR KIDS AT THE LIBRARY

puzzle the fastest.

Saturday, July 20, 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Post Road Library

The Brilliant Donkey: World Tales of Beasts, Books and Bravado

All ages welcome!

Storyteller Barry Stewart Mann will share a collection of folk stories featuring puppets, props, and audience participation!

Thursday, July 18, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

Cumming Library

Big Time Groove: Adventures in Rhythm and Rhyme

All ages welcome!

Rhythm-based storytelling and drumalong fun featuring Dave Holland of Beatin’ Path Rhythm.

Friday, July 19, 11:00–11:45 a.m.

Sharon Forks Library

Cirque du Todd

All ages welcome! Juggling, circus skills, magic, comedy, & reading encouragement!

Monday, July 22

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

• 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Post Road Library

Jeffini’s Wild West Adventure Show

All ages welcome!

Marshal Jeffini needs your help to stop the outlaws! Come see how he uses magic and his crazy puppet friends to help save the day.

• Monday, July 22, 6:30–7:15 p.m.

• Friday, July 26, 11:00–11:45 a.m. and 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Sharon Forks Library

Seeing Stars - Presented by Elachee Starlab

For rising grades K–5

Enter a portable planetarium to learn about moon phases, constellations, and the mythology of the night sky.

Friday, July 19

• 1:30–2:15 p.m.

• 2:30–3:15 p.m.

Hampton Park Library

The Word Collector Presented by Musician Jerry G. White

All ages welcome!

Storyteller and musician Jerry G. White takes us on an adventure based on the book The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds.

Monday, July 22

• 10:00–10:45 a.m.

• 11:00–11:45 a.m.

Hampton Park Library

Science for Everyone with Michael Green the Science Machine

For rising grades K-5.

Amazing science experiments and facts sure to impress your friends.

Thursday, July 25

• 10:00–10:45 a.m.

• 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

Hampton Park Library

Spectacular Bubble Show

All ages welcome!

A spectacular bubble adventure performed by Big Idea Bubbles.

Friday, July 26, 3:00–3:45 p.m.

Cumming Library

Ages 3 YR and up 1 DAY CAMPS WORKSHOPS

Ages 2 YR - High School SUMMER WEEKLY SESSIONS

Ages 2 YR and up

3 DAY INTENSIVES

1 DAY WORKSHOPS

WOODLANDS CAMP XTREME CAMP

Woodlands Xtreme Camp blends the traditional camp experience with unforgettable outdoor activities, while inspiring and equipping campers to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Open Dates:

• May

• June

Why come to Xtreme?

• Rock Climbing

• Outdoor Skills

• Grow Spiritually

• Camp Competitions

• High Adventure Activities

CASH FOR KIDS’ STUFF

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PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER

WOODLANDS

Cleveland, Ga

https://www.woodlandscamp.org

A variety of Camp options from Traditional over night camps to day camps. Check their website for more details and how to register.

YMCA DAY CAMP AND OTHER PROGRAMS

Gainesville, Ga

https://www.gamountainsymca.org/programs

Welcome to the Exciting World of Camp Pine Mountain by Georgia Mountains YMCA!

Discover a world of adventure, growth, and friendship at Camp Pine Mountain, brought to you by Georgia Mountains YMCA. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Georgia Mountains, our camp provides a unique and enriching experience for children of all ages.

NORTH GEORGIA ZOO

Cleveland, Ga

www.northgeorgiazoo.com

912 Paradise Valley Rd

Cleveland, GA 30528 (706)348-7279

CHESTATEE WILDLIFE PRESERVE & ZOO

Dahlonega, Ga

www.chestateewildlife.com

Come visit and experience a whole new world with chances to encounter Zedonks and other exotic animals at this zoo. You can feed animals by buying feed bags for $5.

BEAR HOLLOW ZOO

Athens, Ga

www.athensclarkecounty.com/bearhollow

Bear Hollow Zoo is home to a variety of nonreleasable wildlife residents. These animals have encountered a challenge that they could not overcome and are now at the zoo to educate visitors.

From annual Well Child checkups to the care of illnesses, minor cuts and sprains, we are here for your child!

May 1 - SEpt 30

Monday- Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM WINtER HOURS

OCt 1 - apRIl 30

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER

BABYLAND GENERAL

Cleveland Ga

www.cabbagepatchkids.com

BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland Georgia is the birthplace of the Little People and Cabbage Patch Kids. You are sure to find a new best friend amongst the largest selection of Cabbage Patch Kids available anywhere in the world.

GA STATE PARKS

www.gastateparks.org

Visit the wide variety of Georgia State parks. Anything from hiking and picnicking to visiting one of the hatcheries, you are sure to have a fantastic day soaking in all of what nature has to offer!

INK

Gainesville Ga

www.inkfun.org

This one-of-a kind unique & fun destination for the entire family. This is a children’s museum where kids can play and pretend to do anything from grocery shop to fly a plane or visit the dairy farm! Kids of all ages will find something to love at INK

SPLASH PADS & WATER FUN

Frances Meadows, Gainesville Ga

See Website for pricing and details

Laurel Park, Gainesville Ga

3100 Old Cleveland Hwy

FREE TO USE

Rock Creek Park

Dawsonville Ga

FREE TO USE

Magnolia Springhttps://gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings

Jack Hill - https://gastateparks.org/JackHill

Camp Dojo 2024 registration is now open!

10 awesome weeks full of exciting games, field trips, friends, and more!

Conveniently serving you with 6 awesome locations! Scan QR code below to pick yours.

PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER

DAWSON COUNTY PARKS ON Lake Lanier

NIX BRIDGE PARK

Nix Bridge Park is located on Nix Bridge Road, just off GA 400 North and consists of day-use areas, restrooms, a courtesy dock, and 1 boat ramp.

The day-use areas and boat ramps are open year-round.

THOMPSON CREEK PARK

Thompson Creek Park is located on Thompson Creek Park Road, off of Hwy 53 East and consists of day-use areas, trails, restrooms, a covered pavilion, a courtesy dock, and 3 boat ramps.

The day-use areas and boat ramps are open year-round.

TOTO CREEK PARK

Toto Creek Park is located on Toto Creek Park Park Road, off of GA 400 North and consists of 9 primitive campsites, day-use areas, trails, bath house (restrooms and showers), a courtesy dock, and 3 boat ramps.

The day-use areas and boat ramps are open year-round; however, the campsites close in the winter each year (open March 1-October 31).

WAR HILL PARK

War Hill Park is located on War Hill Park Road, off of Hwy 53 East and consists of 14 primitive campsites, day-use areas, bath house (restrooms and showers), a courtesy dock, and 4 boat ramps. The day-use areas and boat ramps are open year-round; however, the campsites close in the winter each year (open March 1-October 31).

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