Cobb County School District’s spring break runs from April 3-7. If you aren’t taking off for 30A or Hilton Head, here are some fun camps and activities for your kids to do locally over spring break.
SPRING BREAK LEARN TO ROW
Atlanta Junior Rowing Association
Roswell River Landing
245 Azalea Drive Roswell, Georgia 30075
April 3-7, 10am-12noon, $150
Participants will learn the fundamentals of sweep rowing. Additionally, each camper learns about the sport, equipment, terminology, and safety of moving boats on and off the water. Each session begins with a basic workout program, and everyone participates in rowing on the Chattahoochee River.
SPRING BREAK CAMP AT CAMP KINGFISHER
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075
Come enjoy the re-bloom of spring with Camp Kingfisher. This 5-day session is packed with animals, hikes and camp fun. Open to current K-7th grades.
Spring Break Camp is a 5-day camp experience filled with exciting animal encounters, outdoor play, and educational hikes exploring 127 acres at CNC! Daily schedules include indoor and outdoor FUN built around spring ecology themes like “Forests-a-bloom” or “Spring Pollinators!” Come see the Chattahoochee River teaming wildlife and hike through our forest abloom with new flowers and bright green leaves. Of course, we’ll have lots of good ole’ camp fun like singing silly songs, laughing at camper skits, creating eco-crafts. This is a GREAT way to try out camp before the summer.
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-581-4000. https://www. georgiaaquarium.org.
The aquarium suggests the following experiences during spring break:
- Animal Encounters: A behind-the-scenes experience with an aquatic animal
- SunTrust Pier 221: A live sea lion training session
- The AT&T Dolphin Celebration
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours
- The 4D Funbelievable Theater
The aquarium gives a discount of 20% on weekdays and 10% on weekends when you buy your tickets online and choose an arrival time between 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
And if you’re a Georgia resident, you can visit the aquarium for free on your birthday by showing you ID at a ticket window.
HYDE FARM
721 Hyde Road in Marietta/East Cobb
A free fishing clinic for youth will be at Hyde Farm on April 1, 8, 15 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fishing gear and lunch will be provided.
“Teach a Child to Fish” is a nonprofit organization with the mission of mentoring youth through fishing programs and helping help find their own true value of life, while preserving and protecting the great outdoors.
For more information, call 770-528-8840 or visit teachachildtofish.net.
KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw
All park programming is free and open to the public. No registration required. Programs start at Visitor Center except when noted otherwise.
♦ Every day at 1 p.m. will be a ranger-led museum tour. Participants can join a Kennesaw Mountain Park Ranger for an in-depth exploration of the museum chronicling the events surrounding the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
♦ April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be a guided mountain hike. Participants can join in for a family-friendly, ranger-led 2.3-mile round-trip hike to the top of Big Kennesaw Mountain. The guided portion of the hike will end at the mountain summit.
♦ April 3 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. will be Freaky, Funky Furs. This interactive display showcases the furs and pelts of animals that call the park home. Participants can feel different furs and learn about various animals’ habitats.
♦ April 4 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. will be Kid Cannon Crew. Participants can play the role of a Civil War cannon crew member in this interactive artillery program.
♦ April 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. will be Hike Through History — a moderately strenuous, 2.3-mile round-trip guided hike to the top of Big Kennesaw Mountain, encountering historical guests along the way. The guided portion of the hike will end at mountain summit.
♦ April 6 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. will be Compare and Contrast. A living history presentation comes to life detailing the differences and similarities between the Union and Confederate soldier of 1864.
♦ April 7 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. will be Raptor Rapture. Participants can learn about and observe local birds of prey and how they are perfectly adapted to survive and hunt. This program features live raptors and interactive demonstrations.
♦ April 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be Roosevelt’s Tree Army. Participants can learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and their presence at the mountain on a guided one-mile hike to their 1930’s camp.
♦ April 9 at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. will be Artillery Demonstrations. In these popular demonstrations, participants can discover how a Civil War artillery crew loaded and fired their cannons. All demos end with a live black powder firing. These 30-minute programs include a short talk accompanied by a cannon shoot.
For more information, call 770-427-4686, ext. 0 or visit www.nps.gov/kemo.
MARIETTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
1 Depot Street, Suite 200 Marietta 30060 www.mariettahistory.org (770) 794-5710 Hours: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum houses the largest collection artifacts relating to Marietta and Cobb County’s history. The museum houses galleries and exhibits featuring collections from the General History, Home Life and the Military.
- Adults – $7.00
- Students – $5.00
- Seniors (55+) – $5.00
- Members & Children under 5 – Free
- Active Military with ID – Free
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. http://www. stonemountainpark.com.
Popular attractions such as the Summit Skyride, Ride the Ducks and the SkyHike adventure ropes course will be open during spring break, and you’ll want to stay for a nightly Lasershow Spectactular.
A flash sale is currently underway that offers an Adventure Pass, which includes attractions, for $21.95 plus tax (a savings of $5). You can use the ticket through April 9. If you visit the park often, Membership and Membership Plus benefits can help you save with free guest passes and other discounts.
ZOO ATLANTA
Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta 30315 404-624-5600 zooatlanta.org
Make plans for a Spring Break adventure with mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Don’t miss Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience Their newest destination features more than 70 species in state-of-the-art habitats representing some of Earth’s most iconic wild places. The complex includes more than 60,000 gallons of water; more than 9,700 square feet of hand-crafted rockwork; all-digital animal ID signage; interactive game kiosks; and more.
Free Mulch. Cobb EMC offers free mulch from the clearance maintenance of Cobb EMC power lines. It is available throughout the year and can be delivered when crews are in your area. More info: 678-355-3413.
EVERY TUESDAY
Yoga. This class will help create body awareness, strengthen and stretch muscles and tissues, improve balance, posture and coordination. Appropriate for all levels of students. 12:15-1:15pm. $82.50 (April 4-June 20). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
TUESDAY AND SATURDAY
Feeding Time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Join a naturalist for an in-depth look at one of their resident animals as they are being fed. 4pm. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Child (3-12), $7/Senior 65+, $7/ Student (Ages 13 -18), Children 2 & under are free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info: 770-992-2055 or chattnaturecenter.org.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Family Fun Time is for families with children of all ages. It lasts 40-50 minutes and can include books, activities, a short film, parachute play, music, and a craft. 3:30-4:15pm. Free. East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: 770-509-2730.
EVERY THURSDAY
Tai Chi. A mind-body practice that has its roots in ancient China, designed to cultivate the body’s vital energy (known as “chi”) and improve the flow of this energy through the body. 12-1pm. $67.50 (April 6-June 22). WellStar East Cobb Health Park, 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta. More info: 770-956-7827 or wellstar.org.
EVERY FRIDAY
The Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, or work with yarn in anyway? If you would like to get together to craft, get inspired, and make new friends, then this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome the only requirement is your enthusiasm! Just bring your yarn and yourself. Fridays: 11am-1pm. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta. More info: 770-528-2524
EVERY SATURDAY
Marietta Square Farmers Market features products that are grown and produced in Georgia, including produce, plants, honey, breads, cheese and other items. Saturday: 9am-12pm. Rain or shine. Now open all year. Glover Park-Marietta Square. More info: 770-499-9393 or mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net.
