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SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Staying in Town? Here are Some Camp Options for the Kids!

By Sponsored February 26, 2015
In just a couple of weeks my annual SUMMER CAMP GUIDE will be live!  But first, we have to get through Spring Break. I know it's hard to think about spring when it's freezing outside - and when the kids have been out of school for much of the last two weeks. But it's coming! If you're going to be staying in town and are looking for some fun camp options for your kids, here are some ideas!

The Creation Academy (Austell)
Spring Break Camp April 6-10
Students will learn fashion illustration, sewing and other fashion design elements. Students will work with fabrics, illustration and sewing. Students will "deconstruct" garments and turn old fashion finds into new trendy pieces. Working on the sewing machine, hand-stitching and other creative ways to "upcycle" garments will be covered. For ages 5-18!
WHERE:  2756 Broad St. STE. B, Austell, GA 30106
WHEN: 9am to 4pm (before and after care available for an additional fee)

COST: $165 for the week
CONTACT: 1.888.317.9994 or  info@thecreationacademy.com 


The Little Studio (Vinings)

Spring Break Camp April 6-10
Drama Adventures Camps
Acting, Music, Art & Fun + NEW - Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class!
Join Ms. Wednesday for exciting camps full of creativity and performing arts fun.
WHERE/ WHEN: All camps are 8:30am to 3:30pm at Vinings United Methodist Church - 3101 Paces Mill Rd., Atlanta GA 30339
COST: $59 daily or 5 days for $240
Before and After Care Available - 7:30 to 8:30am is $5 a day, 3:30 to 5:25pm is $7 a day
Contact: Ms. Wednesday theLittleStudio@live.com or 678-656-3637


Jitterbug Performing Arts (Smyrna)
Spring Break Camp April 6-10

Throughout the day Jitterbug campers will sing, dance, play acting games, create props, wear costumes and prepare for their spectacular performance! During the production hours at camp (1-4pm), Jitterbugs do a little "behind the scenes" work to create additional props, costume accessories and scenery in addition to more rehearsal time! Daily Themes including Disney on Broadway, Supercalafragalisticexpialidocious, Story Book Musical, Golden Age of Musicals and Seussical The Musical.
WHERE: Jitterbug Performign Arts, 1125 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA 30080

WHEN: Primary Camp Hours - 9am to 1pm; Production Camp Hours - 9am to 4pm (you choose!)
COST: See Website for pricing. Attend daily or all week!
CONTACT: info@jitterbugperformingarts.com or 678/424-1256


BounceU (Kennesaw)
Create and Bounce Art Camp April 6-10
Details coming soon!
WHERE: BounceU of Kennesaw, 1634 Cobb International Blvd. Kennesaw, GA 30152
WHEN: 9:30am to 2:30pm (Extended Hours Available)
COST: Please Call
CONTACT: 770/919-2226 or email kennesaw.ga@bounceu.com 


Concourse Athletic Club (Sandy Springs)

Spring Break Camp April 6-10
Sports, indoor swimming and much more for ages 4-12
COST:Daily rate: $45/child/day for Members | $55/child/day for Non-Members; Stay & Play or Extended Camp: $12/day for Members, $15/day for Non-Members
WHERE: 8 Concourse Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
WHEN: See Website for Hours - Extended Day Available. Pre-Camp starting at 8:30am available at no extra charge.
CONTACT: Kinda Blomberg, Junior Programs Director, at 770.698.2017 or  kblomberg@wellbridge.com.


Alliance Theatre (Midtown)

Spring Break Drama Camps, April 6-10 
Musical Theatre and Performing Arts Camps for children in grades K-12! Camps vary by age group so visit the website for all the details.
WHERE: Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

WHEN: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: Varies by Camp- See Website
CONTACT: All details are on the website, but call 404/733-4650 with questions.


YMCA of Metro Atlanta - Spring Break Camps in East Cobb & Kennesaw
* For these camps, if you are not a member you can join as a "Program Only" Member. Visit YMCA Atlanta website for information on becoming a program member. Note, I am only listing camps in these two locations but there are other camps available throughout Metro Atlanta.

McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA
1055 East Piedmont Rd, Marietta, Georgia 30062 
*Dynamite Days Off Camp for Ages 5-12
Activities include swimming, crafts, sports and group games
9am to 4pm with FREE extended care from 7:30am to 6pm. 


*Spring Soccer Camp for Ages 5-12
9am to 4pm with FREE extended care from 7:30am to 6pm. 


*Spring Break Half Day Tennis Camp for Ages 5-12
9am to 12pm with free extended care from 7:30am to 9am

COST: 40/day member or $60 Program Only Member
CONTACT:  Zacharys@ymcaatlanta.org or call 404/267-5353 to register


Northwest Family YMCA (Kennesaw)
1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152  
School's Out Camp (April 6-10) for Ages 5-12
Kids enjoy the best activities including archery, climbing wall, swimming, gym games and more.

COST: $28/day member or $53/day Program Only Member
CONTACT: Amyg@ymcaatlanta.org or call 770/423-9622


*The above camps will be featured in our SUMMER CAMP GUIDE coming soon!