Summer Camps
for Kids, cont'd

Project H2O - This camp is for ages nine and ten. Campers will visit the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority's Water Resource Center. Campers will learn about the lake and water shed, while conducting chemical and physical tests on the water.

Outdoor Adventures - This camp is for ages nine and ten, and campers will participate in fort building, archery, canoeing and much more. Campers will also learn fire safety and fire building techniques.

Kayaking Camp - This camp is for ages nine through thirteen. Campers will learn how to handle a kayak in the water, including proper strokes and steering.

Water Sports - This camp is for ages nine through thirteen. Campers will experience canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats and tubing.

Trailblazers - This camp is for ages 11 through 13. Campers will participate in team building and adventure through activities geared for the older camper. One fun and exciting field trip is planned each week.

Camp Survivor - This camp is for ages 11 through 13. Campers will learn the skills of outdoor living. Campers will raft the Chattahoochee or experience an overnight campout on the YMCA property.

Guard Start - This camp is for ages 12 through 15 and teaches the proper response to any aquatic mishap. Each participant must know how to swim and tread water. Response book and materials are provided.

Swim Lessons - This camp is for ages seven and older. These lessons are available for campers at 4 p.m. daily during post-camp.

C.I.L.T. (Campers in Leadership Training) - This camp is for ages 14 and 15 and is for teens who are interested in becoming camp counselors in the future. As a C.I.L.T. participant, campers will shadow and work with counselors. Please call the front office at (770) 591-5820 for additional information and requirements.

Cherokee Outdoor YMCA
Half Pint Camp

Dates: May 27 - August 8, Ages: 4 - 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon or 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Cost: $70
Contact: (770) 591-5820.
This camp runs for three hours each day and includes daily visits to the playground and wading pool. Campers participate in arts and crafts, games and other activities.

Summer Music Camp

Date: June 16 - 20, Time:8:30 a.m. - 12 noon, Cost: $120
Contact: Paul Campbell, (770) 592-2204
This camp will introduce children to a wide variety of music.

Boys and Girls Club

Date: June 2 - July 25 (Canton), June 2 - July 18 (Woodstock)
Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Cost: $215 for the summer. Price includes $15 membership fee
Location: Tippens Elementary School (Canton), Allen Temple AME Church (Woodstock)
Contact: Jeff Brooks, (770) 720-7712

World of Gymnastics/Cheer

Date: June 2 - August 8, Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cost: $135
Contact: (770) 516-6898
These five day camps include instructional time as well as crafts, games and movie time. The Summer Class Flexi-Schedule allows students to take summer vacation without missing their classes.

Camp Imagine

Sponsored by Cherokee County Arts Council. Currently registering. Date: Starts June 2 for eight weeks
Contact: Jane Price or Reina O'Bryant (770) 704-6244

Half Day Camp - Ages: 5 - 12, Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $95 for members, $105 for non members, $15 materials

Full Day Camp - Ages: 7 - 12, Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $165 members, $175 non-members, $15 materials fee

One Week Sampler, Art in Motion - Date: July 7 - 11, Ages: 5 - 12, Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $165 members, $175 non-members

Science Day Camp

Date: June 16 - 27, July 7 - 18, Ages: 4 - 13
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Cost: $159, $296 for two campers or two sessions. Location: American Heritage Academy
Contact: www.summersciencecamps.com. There are six different camps to choose from based on age and interest. All the camps emphasize science and engineering.