The Cobb County School District has scheduled a winter break for students from February 20-24. A chilly week at home in the middle of the winter, with nothing to do, is many a parent worst nightmare. Keep everyone happy (and sane) by enrolling the kids in one of these entertaining day camps and/or activities in and around East Cobb. Check out the list below for some ideas.
CAMPS: FEBRUARY 20-23
Young Chefs Academy Culinary Camp. Campers experience the flavors of the season through an immersive culinary adventure empowering them to grow in their knowledge of the culinary arts and self-confidence. Ages 7-17. 9am-Noon. $225 for all 4 days. Young Chefs Academy, 2769 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Suite 95, Marietta. More info: 678-540-4806 or mariettaga.youngchefsacademy.com.
CAMPS: FEBRUARY 20-24
YMCA Northeast Cobb Winter Break Camp. Winter Break Camp offers a variety of activities for your child while they are off for the break! Activities will be themed and consist of arts and crafts, cooperative games, sports, and more! Ages 5-13. 7:30am-6pm. $45/day facility member; $55/day program member. Northeast Cobb Family YMCA, 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 678-569-9622 or ymcaatlanta.org.
ACTIVITIES: FEBRUARY 20
Lego Club. Calling all master builders! LEGO Club at Mountain View is for children and families to get together and build fun LEGO designs together. Intended for children in grades K-8. Space is limited; registration required. 5-6pm. Free. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4964 or www.cobbcounty.org/library/ events/89/lego-club/406/lego-club.
ACTIVITIES: FEBRUARY 21
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. 2-5:30pm. Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4964 or www.cobbcat.org.
ACTIVITIES: FEBRUARY 22
Instrument Exploration with Bach to Rock. Intended for grades K-2. Free, but registration required. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770-509-4964 or www.cobbcounty.org/library/events/64/ instrument-exploration-bach-rockr/345/instrument-exploration bach-rockr.
ACTIVITIES: FEBRUARY 23
Book Explorers. Each month we will read a picture book together, discuss it, and create a craft or activity based on the book. This program is intended for children in grades K-5. Registration required. 4-5pm. Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb. More info: 770- 509-4964 or www.cobbcounty.org/library/events/300/book explorers/1569/book-explorers.
