The Cobb County School District has created a Winter Break for students. Camps run February 19-23 unless otherwise noted. Want to keep the kids busy during Mid-Winter Break? If you don’t want them sitting in front of the television, get them learning and playing at one of these fun activities and camps.

FEBRUARY 19
Free Form Lego® Play. Build an item from Lego® Challenge cards or make a structure using your own mental blueprint. No registration required. Ages 5-12 years and their adult caretakers. 2-5pm. Free. Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2711 or www.cobbcat.org.

FEBRUARY 19-23
D-Bat Winter Break Baseball and Softball Camp. Camp will cover all aspects of the game. Ages 5-12. 9am-2pm, extended camp options available from 8am-6pm. D-BAT Baseball & Softball Academy, 1666 Roswell Road, Blg 300, Marietta. More info: 678-403-2632 or www.DBAtlanta.com.

Windy Hill Athletic Club Winter Sports Camp. Kids can get fit and have fun by participating in our weekly sports camp that builds self-confidence, improves motor skills, and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Pre- and post-camp options available. Ages 5-14. 9am-4pm. $200 (members); $300 (non-members. More info: 770-953-1100 or www.midtown.com/atlanta

Covenant Day Camp. Provided for children Kindergarten through 5th Grade. 9am-4pm, extended care: 7am-6pm. Camp Fee is $25 per day. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-422-5130.

Fencing/Ping Pong Camp. Learn about professional fencing and ping pong from Olympic-level coaches. $199. 8am-5pm. EC Sports, 2550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: eastcobbpps@gmail.com or 770-756-7110.

Junior Lifeguard Class. Designed to give participants the foundation of knowledge and skills to be future lifeguards. Participants will learn lifesaving rescue techniques, be able to shadow lifeguards, learn about volunteer opportunities as a Junior Lifeguard at the Y and have fun! Course will include both in water and classroom sessions. Ages 11-15. $200. 9am-4pm. McCleskey YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991.

School’s Out Food Program. Volunteer to help make, deliver and serve lunches to local kids in need during the winter break. 11am-1pm. McCleskey YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991. More info: mistyl@ymcaatlanta.org.

YMCA Dynamite Days Off Camp. Qualified counselors will lead activities that will help build your child’s self-confidence, strengthen their social skills, deepen their respect for others and build lasting relationships. 9am4pm with free before and early care; 7:30-9am & 4-6pm. Ages: 5-12. $40/day (members); $60/day (non-members). McCleskey YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-5991

FEBRUARY 20
Winter Breakout! Can you help save the world from Mr. Magnetic? If so, come to the library to solve puzzles and open locks to stop Mr. Magnetic from scrambling the Earth’s magnetic field. Grades 3-5. 1-2:30pm or 3-4:30pm. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4964 or www.cobbcat.org.

FEBRUARY 22
Crafternoon STEAM Program. Make a variety of fun crafts during this drop-in program. All supplies provided. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by a participating adult. 2:30-4pm. Free. Space is limited so registration is recommended by calling. East Marietta Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2711 or www.cobbcat.org

This article originally appeared in the February issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on page 20.