The Cobb County School District has scheduled a winter break for students from February 21-25. There are many fun and enriching camps and activities taking place during winter break in and around East Cobb. Check out the list below for some ideas.
CAMPS: FEBRUARY 21-24
Cobb Soccer Academy. Improve your skills, make new friends and have fun! Boys and Girls Kindergarten-8th welcome. Monday-Thursday: 9am -12 noon. $115; Siblings receive a $10 discount. Mt. Bethel Elementary School, 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.cobbsocceracademy.com.
Next Play 360 Chuck Person Basketball Camp. Players will improve their shooting, passing, ball handling, scoring and footwork. Additionally, campers will have fun scrimmaging, participating in contest and playing Pickleball. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Campers will be grouped with players similar to their age and abilities. Camp will cover all aspects of the game. K-12. 9am-3pm. $175. Next Play 360 Gym, 3910 Canton Road, Marietta. More info: 770-895-2005 or email info@nextplay360.com.
CAMPS: FEBRUARY 21-25
Coding Camp. Learn to code from beginner scratch to Robots. Several different topics to choose from both virtual and in person. Ages 6 and up. 9am-3pm. Starting at $399. The Coder School, 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: www.thecoderschool.com.
D-Bat Winter Break Baseball and Softball Camp. Campwill cover all aspects of the game. Ages 6-12. 9am-2pm. $195/platinum members; $240/gold members; $300/non-members. D-BAT Baseball & Softball Academy, 1666 Roswell Road,Building 300, Marietta. More info: 678-403-2632 or www.dbatmarietta.com/camps-clinics.
Snowed In.Make the most of winter break week by joining us for the magical musical theater experience filled with singing, dancing and acting. Students will learn excerpts from a production featuring a well-known snow queen, a spunky sister and a talking snowman. Ages 6–12. 9:30am – 3pm. $192.50 (course code: 25275) Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068. 770–509–2711. Cobbcounty.org/Sewellmill
YMCA School Break Camp-McClesky. 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. 7:30am-6pm. Ages: 5-12. $45/day(facility members); $70/day (program members). McCleskey YMCA, 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-977-5991.
YMCA School Break Camp-Northeast Cobb. 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. 7:30am-6pm. Ages: 5-12. $39/day(facility members); $51/day (program members). Northeast Cobb YMCA, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-569-9622.
ACTIVITY: FEBRUARY 22
Midwinter Games Day. Come and play board games, card games, and dominoes, or bring your favorite game from home to share with others. This event is open to all adults, teens, and children (with parental supervision). Snacks will be provided. 3-7pm. Free; Registration required. Sewell Mill Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-2711 or www.cobbcat.org.
ACTIVITY: FEBRUARY 25
Gritters Knitters. Do you knit, crochet, cross stitch or work with yarn in any way? 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 project and yourself to Gritters. 10am-1pm. Free. Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-528-2524.
ACTIVITY: FEBRUARY 26
Black History Month Parade. The Black History Month Parade celebrates the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of Black/African American people in the United States and from across the world. The Black History Month Parade features marching bands, entertainers, dignitaries, civic groups, non-profits, celebrities, corporate groups, artistic expressionist, entertainment and fun for the whole family! 12-2pm. Virtual. More info: www.blackhistorymonthparade.com.
ACTIVITY: THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Enchanted Woodland Trail. Fairies and gnomes have been busy building all new homes for the Enchanted Woodland Trail opening this winter. Whimsical works line the trails – slow down as you search for the fairy houses
made from tiny natural objects. Until February 28; Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 12-5pm. General Admission; $10/Adults; $7/ Seniors (Ages 65+) & Students (Ages 13-18); $6/Children (Ages 3-12); Free/Children 2 & under. Free/CNC Members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. More info:www.chattnaturecenter.org.
