Weekly Camps: June 3-August 2. 9am-3pm. Ages: 4-15. Cost: $800/week. Summer Camp focuses on: listening and following directions; joining in with peers; starting conversations; making and maintaining friendships; making a good 1st impression; expressing emotions appropriately; using impulse control; sharing and turn-taking; learning to be flexible; managing frustrations; and communicating, cooperating & compromising.
Weekly Camps: May 28-31, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 1519, and July 22-26. 9am-3pm. Cost: $195-$200/week. K-12th grade. Gain experience acting, singing, and dancing and focus on skills such as vocalizing, projecting, following directions, memorization, learning choreography and working as an ensemble. The camp ends with stage performances for parents and friends.
CAMP INVENTION
Sedalia Park Elementary School, 2230 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068 800-968-4332 • campinvention.org Camps: June 10-14. 9am-3:30pm. Grades: Rising 1st-6th. Cost: $200. Inspire creativity and inventive thinking during a weeklong summer adventure of fun and exciting real world challenges. Call/visit website for other camps.
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. 9am-4pm. K–7th grade. Increase your child’s understanding of the natural world through safe and supervised environmental education programs and dynamic outdoor activities. Cost/Member: $328/week. Cost/Non-Member: $410/week. Check website.
THE COOK’S WAREHOUSE SUMMER CAMP
1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 568, Marietta 30068 770-565-8005 • cookswarehouse.com
> Let’s Party. Camps: June 1-14, July 15-19. Ages: 6-9. 10am-1pm. Cost: $275
> Touring the US Camp: June 17-21, July 22-26. Ages: 10-17. 10:30am-1:30pm. Cost: $375
CRESCO MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMPS
3001 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062
770-992-8031 • creativemontessori.net May 28-August 2. 8:30am-3pm. Ages 5-12. Cost: Call for rates.
June 17-21, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. Grades: PreK-7th. Cost: $110-$215. The Recreation Ministry offers a variety of summer camps including basketball, sports & skills, cheerleading and ballet. Call/visit website for details.
FULLER’S RECREATION CENTER
3499 Robinson Road, Marietta 30067 770-509-2737 prca.cobbcountyga.gov/fullerreccenter-summercamps.htm. Weekly Camps: June 3-August 2. No camp week of July 4. 7:30am-5:30pm. Kids Camp (Ages 6-11) is a general recreation camp. Teen Camp (ages 12-15). $100/week/resident; $125/week/non-resident. Registration available online.
THE GEORGIA BALLET SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
The Georgia Ballet 1255 Field Parkway, Marietta 30066 770-528-0881 • georgiaballet.org
June 3-July 26. Various dates and hours. Ages 4+. Call/visit website for details.
July 29-August 2. 8:45am-12:30pm. Ages: 8-18. Cost: $200. An enriching musical experience to develop choral skills, music theory and sight reading.
Ginepri-Baskin Summer Tennis Camp
Olde Tow ne Athletic Club
Fun, Excitement and Expertise! Best Tennis Experience Available!
Jerry Baskin 2002 Olympic Tennis Coach of the Year!
4950 OLDE TOWNE PKWY MARIETTA, GA 30068
May 28 - July 26 ** 9 am - 2 pm ** Lunch Included Develop correct stroke production, match play strategy, weapons & weapons strategy. Learn to drill like the pro’s! 2 Covered Courts Guarantee Play! 770-578-9901 Applications Online www.oldetowneathleticclub.com
> Summer Day Camps: June 3-21, June 24-July 12, July 15August 2. 9am-3pm. Grades: K-9th. Cost: $1,125/3-week sessions. > Ants Camps: June 3-21, June 24-July 12, July 15-August 2. 9:45am-1:45pm. Grades: K-9th. Cost: $885/3-week sessions.
HIGH TOUCH-HIGH TECH SCIENCE CAMP at various locations, visit website for details. 770-667-9443 • sciencemadefunatl.net
Weekly Camps: June 3-July 26. No camp week of July 4. 9am-3pm. Grades: Rising 1st-7th grade. Cost: $235.
JAZZERKAMP
East Cobb Jazzercize
736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 770-643-8090 • eastcobbjazz.com
June 17-21. 1-4pm. Grades 1st-6th. Cost: $150.
JOHNSON FERRY BAPTIST CHURCH
955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 770-973-6561 • johnsonferry.org
Children’s Camp, Cheer Camp, Basketball Camp, Flag Football Camp and Winshape. Call/visit website for details.
JON DWYER YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
Kell High School, 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta 30066 johndwyeryouthcamp.com.eventbrite.com
May 31. 8:30am-4pm. June 1. 10am-2pm. Ages: 5-18. Cost: $60. Jon, along with several of his NFL colleagues, high school coaches and Georgia Tech football players will provide campers with a solid foundation of the game, including college level fundamentals and position specific instruction.
KELL HIGH SCHOOL –JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL CAMP 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta 30066 770-653-4382• Tracy.densmore@cobbk12.org June 10-12. Grades: Rising 3rd-9th. Cost: $90.
> Boys: June 10-13. 9am-3pm. Grades: 3rd-7th. Cost: $175. > Girls: June 3-6. 8am-12pm. Grades: 1st-5th. Cost: $90. > Girls: June 3-6. 1-5pm. Grades: 6th-8th. Cost: $100
Day camps
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY–SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw Road, Kennesaw 30144
678-797-2187 • ksuowls.com/camps
> Middle School All Skills Camp. July 11-13. 9am-4pm. Grades: 5th-8th. Cost: $240.
> High School All Skills Camp. July 15-17. 9am-4pm. Grades: 9th-12th. Cost: $240.
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY–SUMMER FUN & SPORTS CAMPS
KSW Sports & Recreation Park, 390 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw 30144
678-797-2917 • ksuclubsports.com/camp
June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 15-19, July 22-26. 8:30am-4:30pm. Grades: Rising 2nd-7th. Cost: $175. A unique opportunity for campers to participate in a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports and activities such as: kickball, pillow polo, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, handball and more.
KIDS’ ZONE SUMMER CAMP
137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1100, Marietta 30068 770-933-6900 • kidszonelearningcenter.com
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. Weekly themed programs for children 6 to 12 years. Cost: $190/week. Call/visit website for further details.
LAQUANDA DAWKINS SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT BASKETBALL CAMP Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta 30060
678-915-3995 • ldawkins@spsu.edu
July 22-25. Cost: $125. Teaches, motivates and helps all players (girls and boys) reach her/his potential. Features two games per day, daily contest, ball-handling session, post moves session, “fundamental of the day” session, and chalk talk with Coach Dawkins.
LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL –SUMMER YOUTH SOCCER CAMP 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066 217-714-4308 • Samuel.dietrich@cobbk12.org
June 10-13. Grades: Rising 1st-9th . 9am-2pm. Cost: $100.
June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. 9am-3pm. Ages: 5-11. Cost: $109/week. Experience an action-packed, fun-filled day planned with great games such as castle, dodge ball, obstacle courses, and much more.
Weekly Camps: May 28-July 26. 9am-2pm. Ages: 7-18. Cost: $285/week. Fun, excitement, and instruction. Develop correct stroke production and match play strategy.
OMEGA SUMMER WORKSHOPS
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 308, Marietta 30066 770-973-0209 • omegalearning-eastcobb.com
Weekly Camps: June 3-August 2. Grades: K-12th. Math Readiness, Custom SAT/ACT Prep, Writing Skills, Summer Reading Project, Kindergarten Success. Call/visit website for details.
OUR PAL’S PLACE - CAMP O.P.P. 4508 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 678-361-7623 • camps@ourpalsplace.org
Weekly Camps: May 28-July 26. Give your kids the opportunity to learn about and interact with dogs, cats and horses. 9am-4pm. Grades 4th-9th. Cost: $150-$235/week. (Camp fees go to help homeless animals.) Visit website for programs/schedules.
June 10-13. 9am-12pm. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $100. The camp mission is to relish in the fun of softball and increase personal skills and ability while also teaching the importance of team work, togetherness, and ethical play.
June 17-21. Ages 5-10: 9am-12pm. Ages 11-14: 6-8:30pm. Cost: $105.
POSH TOT EVENTS SUMMER CAMPS
603 Atlanta Street, Roswell 30075 770-733-7240 • poshtotevents.com
Weekly Camps: June 3-August 2. No camp week of July 4. 9am-4pm. Ages: 4-9. Cost: $195/week. Camps include: Manners & Etiquette Princess Camp, Super Heroes & Pirates Adventure Camp, Spa-ahh Retreat Camp and more.
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SPRAYBERRY EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP 2531 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062 770-578-4832 • primrosesprayberry.com
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. 6:30am-6:30pm. Ages 5-11. Cost: $204/week. Make new friends, learn something new and explore the world. Call/check website for details.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC HALL SUMMER CAMPS
585 S. Atlanta Street, Roswell 30075 770-744-3814 • www.ragamuffinmusic.com
> Let’s Play Music Camps: June 3-August 2. 10am-12pm. Ages: 4-6. Cost: $150/week.
> Music Camps: June 3-August 2. 10am-12pm, 12-2pm, 2-4pn, or 4-6pm. Ages: 7-17. Cost: $150/week. Guitar, song writing, voice, keyboard, bass guitar, ukulele.
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. Ages: 3-12. 6:30am-6pm. Cost: $195. Exciting weekly themes, free fieldtrips, art projects, and much more.
SAFE AMERICA FOUNDATION DRIVER EDUCATION FOR TEENS 2480 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066 770-973-7233 • safeamericadrivers.org
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. Ages: 15-19. 9am-3:30pm. Cost: $474
SAS RANGER CAMP
1280 Field Parkway, Marietta 30066 678-659-9319 • sasblackops.com
Weekly Camps: June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 15-19. 1-5pm. Ages: 10+. Cost: $180/week. Pre-registration required. Camp will include: Airsoft Play, Tactical Training, Self Defense Basics, Safe Weapon Handling, Shooting Range Time & Critiquing, Competitions, Prizes and More!
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. 9am-3pm. Ages: 7-12.
Cost: $50/day; $225/week. Camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport Soccer, Softball Speed / Agility. Professional Instruction by former professional players & certified coaches. Each camp will include: On-Site Camp Director. 1:8 coach to player ratio.
SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMP
@ Emory University, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta 30322 800-319-0884 • playbyplaycamps.com July 15-19. 9am-4pm or overnight. Ages 10-18.
Weekly Camps: May 28-August 2. Ages 3-17. 9am-12noon. Beginners will learn basic strokes and strategies; advanced players will participate in advanced drills, conditioning and competition. Cost: $80-$155.
THUNDER ROAD MUSIC STUDIOS—ROCK & ROLL SUMMER CAMP 33 Sloan Street, Roswell 30075 678-739-7845 • thunderroadrocks.com
Weekly Camps: June 3-August 2. 9am-3:30pm. Ages: 8-17. Cost: $325/week. In just one week you’ll form a band, learn lots of new songs, learn to jam like a pro, design your band’s logo, t-shirt, CD cover and concert poster, record live at Thunder Road Music Studios AND perform in a Rock Concert!
May 29-31. 8am-2pm. Ages: 9-18. Cost: $250. Provide a learning environment where campers of all levels of experience can develop skills and enjoy the game of lacrosse in a competitive and creative atmosphere.
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL – GIRLS CHEERLEADING CAMP 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 770-541-1228 • waltoncheerleading.com
May 29-31. 9am-12pm (6th-8th grade). 1-4pm (K-5th grade). Cost: $65.
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL – SPORTS CAMP 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • rocky.hidalgo@cobbk12.org
June 3-6. 9am-12noon. Ages: 6-12. Cost: $85. A variety of competitive games that emphasize the development of athletic skills and are designed to increase a child’s understanding of the value of teamwork and cooperation.
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL – FUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALL CAMP 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta 30062 678-463-6592 • rocky.hidalgo@cobbk12.org
June 17-19. 9am-12noon. Ages 7-14. Cost: $100. Instruction on the basics of football, teamwork and cooperation through competitive individual and group drills. Cost: $100.
This camp includes instruction in tumbling, stunting, chants, cheers, jumps, dance and more.
THE WOOD ACRES SCHOOL—CAMP WOOD ACRES 1772 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062 770-971-1880 • woodacresschool.org
Weekly Camps: June 3-August 2. 9am-12:30pm or 9am-3pm. Ages: Rising 3-4; K-3rd Grade. Cost: $150-$180. Campers will enjoy action-packed weeks of themed activities, creative crafts, and classic summer fun under the sunny skies @ the Woods.
Cobb County Garden Tour, Plant Sale and Garden Faire Set for May 11
Explore private gardens of seven Cobb County Master Gardeners May 11 from 10am to 5pm, Mother’s Day weekend, as part of the seventh annual Through the Garden Gate. Enjoy the unique styles and designs of the different gardens, each with its own set of challenges and triumphs.
In addition to the garden tours, the event features the popular Plant Sale and the Garden Faire with food and refreshments, local artisans and growers, children’s crafts, area garden-related vendors, and demonstrations. Master Gardeners will be at the gardens, Garden Faire and the Plant Sale to answer lawn, plant and gardening questions. All of the gardens are located in Cobb County. The Garden Faire and Plant Sale will be outdoors at the Cobb County Water Department, 660 South Cobb Drive in Marietta. This event is free.
For the garden tour, advance tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at the Cobb County Extension Office, 678 S. Cobb Dr., Suite 200, Marietta. Advance tickets may also be purchased at www.cobbmastergardeners.org.
On the day of the tour, tickets can be purchased for $20 at any of the seven tour gardens or at the Garden Faire and Plant Sale. For ticket purchases by mail, address requests to Cobb Extension Office, 678 S. Cobb Dr., Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30360 ATTN: Tour Tickets. If your request is received after May 1, tickets may be picked up at the plant sale on the day of the tour.
All tickets will include garden locations; downloadable directions will be available May 1 on the Cobb County Master Gardener’s website www.cobbmastergardeners.org.
Proceeds from ticket sales go straight back to local communities, benefitting the 17 current garden projects supported by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, such as Plant A Row for the Hungry, two nature centers, demonstration and educational gardens, as well as two for children and youth.
This is a rain or shine event. For more information on the tour or Cobb County Master Gardening program, visit www.cobbmastergardeners.org or call 770-528-4070.
