The Cobb County School District has created a Mid-Winter Break for students February 15-19. 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 15
D-Bat President’s Day Camp. Presidents Day Camp will cover all aspects of baseball, and cover a wide-range of skills. Ages 5-12. 9am-2pm (with an Extended Sports Camp option from 8am-6pm). $75; extended option: add $39.99. D-BAT Baseball & Softball Academy, 1666 Roswell Road, Blg 300, Marietta 30062. More info:
678-403-2632 or www.DBAtlanta.com
It’s Elementary! Ancient Egypt Day. Go back in time with us to Ancient Egypt! Learn about the rich history of pharaohs and pyramids while creating beautiful Egyptian crafts. The program will run 45-60 minutes. 3-4pm. Parents will need to stay in the building for the duration of the program. Registration is required; Free. Grades K-5. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. More info: 770-509-2725 or www.cobbcat.org
Titans Fast Pitch Winter Camps
> Girls Advanced Fastpitch Catching Camp with Angie Beal. Age: 8-14. 9am-10pm. $75.
> Advanced Pitching Camp with James Connell. Age: 8-14. 9am-12pm. $75.
> Girls Advanced Fastpitch Hitting Camp with Angie Beal. Age: 8-14. 1-4pm. $75.
Titans Sports Academy, 1235 Kennestone Circle, Suite A, Marietta 30066. More info: James Connell, 404-441-1400 or james@titansnation.net to register.
FEBRUARY 15-16
Winter Break Craft Station. Learn about African-American history through crafting. Each day will feature a preschool and a school age craft inspired by a picture book. The craft station will be available all day while supplies last. No registration required; Free. Age: 3 years and up and their adult caretakers. East Marietta Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. More info: 770 509-2730 or www.cobbcat.org
Windy Hill Athletic Club Winter Break Camp. Sports camp, team and self confidence building, boost motor skills, and much more. 9am-4pm. Pre- and postcare for no additional cost. $200/week (members); $270/week (non-members). More info: 770-953-1100 or www.midtown.com/atlanta
FEBRUARY 15-19
D-Bat Winter Break Week Long Camp. The camp will cover all aspects of baseball, and cover a wide-range of skills. Ages 5-12. 9am-2pm (with an Extended Sports Camp option from 8am-6pm). $249; extended option: add $75/week. D-BAT Baseball & Softball Academy, 1666 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Marietta 30062. More info: 678-403-2632 or www.DBAtlanta.com
Pro Martial Arts Shaping Minds Winter Camp. Activities: martial arts, dance, sports, Spanish lessons, legos, game stations, chess, brain games, kids yoga and more. Weekly price: $99. Early Drop off & Late Pickup is available. $29 registration fee to save a spot. Pro Martial Arts, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 610 Marietta, 30068. More info: 404-474-2350 or www.shapingminds.com
YMCA Day Camp. Holiday camp offers a variety of activities for your child while they are off for the holiday break! Activities will be themed and consist of arts and crafts, swimming (heated pool), cooperative games, sports, and team building activities. Ages: 5-12. $40/day (members); $60/day (non-members). McCleskey YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062. More info: 770-977-5991
FEBRUARY 16
Advanced Hitting Camp with Adam Wangcharoe. Age: 8-14.9am-12pm.$75.Titans Sports Academy, 1235 Kennestone Circle Ste. A, Marietta 30066. More info: James Connell, 404-441-1400 or james@titansnation.net to register.
FEBRUARY 16-19
Basketball Skills Academy. Boys and girls in grades 5-8 of any experience level who want to further develop individual skills in the sport. A certain experience or skill level is not required to participate and benefit from the program. 1-4pm. $150. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068. More info: Lisa Brooks, 678-784-5302 or Lisa.Brooks@jfbc.org
Reprinted from EAST COBBER’s February 2016 issue