Cobb County School District has scheduled the holiday break from December 21 until January 3. That’s two weeks off of school! To fend off winter break cabin fever, it’s time to make plans to keep your kids busy for that long stretch off of school. To ensure a jolly season for all, here are some holiday camps in and around East Cobb.
A Learning Adventure
Mrs. Jackie provides an adventure for campers while they learn the life skills of friendship, manners, discipline, and responsibility. Enjoy a field trip every day.
Where: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Robin Wood Building, 4814 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta/East Cobb When: December 21-22 & January 2-3, 8:30am-6:30pm. Who: Kindergarten-8th grade
Price: $75/day per camper
More info: mrsjackiecamp@gmail.com, 727-729-9829
Baseball Holiday Camp
This camp will cover all aspects of baseball/softball training — using Hittrax, fielding with Fungoman, games and more.
Where: Titans Sports Academy, 755 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw
When: December 21-22 & December 27-29, 9am-1pm
Who: Ages: 5-12
Price: Cost: $40/day. Early drop off is available $5/day 7:30-9am. Afternoon care available for $10/day 1-5pm Bring a friend for 50% off.
More info: titansnation.net/camps/Chance Beam, 404-441-1400
British Swim School Winter Break Camp
Kids will enjoy dry and in-water activities in a heated pool. Includes swim lesson time as well as fun and games Where: Fitness 1440, 2745 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta When: November 21 & 24, 11am-3pm. December 22 &
27-29, 11am-3pm. January 2-3 & 15, 11am-3pm
Who: Ages 5-10
Price: $30/day
More info: www.britishswimschool/northatlanta.com, 770-927-8900
Camp Kingfisher’s Winter Break Camp
Day campers will hike, play outside, spend time in the Starlab and romp around the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell
When: December 27-29, January 2-4 & 2-6, 9am-4pm
Who: Grades K-7
Price: Prices vary per session
More info: www.chattnaturecenter.org, 770-992-2055
Coding Camp
A beginner’s programming Christmas camp for kids Where: The Coder School, 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta
When: December 27-29, 9am-3pm
Who: Ages 7-18
Price: $179
More info: eastcobb@thecoderschool.com, 678-948-8632
Curling Camp for Kids
This camp will focus on the fundamentals of throwing a stone, curling terminology, rules, and scoring.
Where: Marietta Ice Center, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
When: December 26-29, 1-4pm
Who: Ages 12+
Price: $120
More info: www.peachtreecurling.org, 678-812-4000
Dynamite Days of Camp
During the school holidays, join the McCleskey YMCA for activities including swimming, crafts, sports and group games.
Where: McCleskey YMCA, 1055 E Piedmont Road, Marietta When: December 21-22 & 26-29, January 2, 9am-4pm (extended care from 7:30am-6pm)
Who: Ages 5-12
Price: Members $40/day and Program Members $60/day
More info: 770-977-5991
High Meadows Winter Camp
Campers go home happy, tired, dirty, and inspired! Since 1973, girls and boys have been experiencing our rich, traditional outdoor day program with unique facilities on more than 40 acres of meadow and woodland.
Where: High Meadows Camp, 1055 Willeo Road, Roswell
When: December 26-29, 9:15am-4pm
Who: Preschool-9th grade
Price: $280
More info: www.highmeadowscamp.org, 770-993-7975
School’s Out Camp
This program offers the chance to enjoy a wide variety of fun-filled activities. Camps focus on swimming, sports, art, drama and more.
Where: Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody
When: December 21-22, 26-29 & January 2-5, 8am-4pm
Who: Children Preschool-8th grade
Price: Check website
More info: www.atlantajcc.org/interior-pages/ camps-school-s-out-camp, 678-812-4000
Young Chefs Academy Winter Camps
Prepare some awesome recipes your family will love. Great for game nights and movie nights. How about some gourmet camp fire recipes?! You’ll be excited to bring your recipes home to prepare some awesomely delicious and fun foods for your family!
Where: Young Chefs Academy, 230 Hammond Drive NE, Suite 368, Sandy Springs
When: December 21-22, 27-29 & January 2-5, 9am-12pm or 12:15pm-3:15pm
Who: Ages: 3-18
Price: $65 for the first day of camp and $60 any additional
day. Sibling rate is $60.
More info: sandyspringsga.youngchefsacademy.com/ camps, 404-255-9263
The Winter Break Camp Guide can be found in the December issue of EAST COBBER on page 12. EAST COBBER is your source for the best summer camps in East Cobb! Check back in January to find our guide to summer camps for 2018.
