The Rock Ranch, located at 5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock, Ga., is a 1,500-acre ranch created by Chick-fil-A founder, S. Truett Cathy as a foster home for children. Now, in addition to foster homes, the ranch has evolved into a public destination that serves all families and groups. Its tag line is “Growing Healthy Families.”  A day at the farm is filled with action-packed adventure and making memories with a wide variety of activities* to appeal to all ages including pony rides, locomotive train rides, zip lines*, paddle boats, carousel*, cane pole fishing, pedal carts, Farm Land animal zoo, rock climbing wall*, tractor wagon rides, gem stone mining*, a cow train, ball toss, giant jumping pillow, Tiny Town, and more. And, the new The Rock Museum*, which houses more than 5,000 Georgia gems and minerals, is available for exploring – including a fossil dig station.

We’ve planned carefully everything you’re looking for in a perfect camp setting. Located just off Desoto Parkway on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama and nestled in a bend of beautiful Little River. We are a Christian environment promoting Adventure, Inspiration, Character, and Confidence-Building.

  “Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” -Kay Redfield Jamison. We hear these words repeatedly, yet schools are focusing more on structured learning and less on free play and recess. Studies have proven the shortage of play in a child’s life is actually putting a strain on their development and emotional health. The instructors at BTG Learning, located in Columbus, offer academic learning through physical activity and sports. “It gets their whole body engaged in learning, which tends to keep their interest,” explains director Wanda Wozniak, “and if they’re interested in what they’re doing, they tend to retain information better.” BTG Learning focuses on training in math, science, reading and writing for preschool through 5th grade. This academic learning program teaches children that each subject has a real-world value and demonstrates using the skill in your child’s daily life. Instructors come to your home, and your backyard or driveway is the classroom. A session is an hour-long, and instructors come at least once a week. Your child’s curriculum is designed based on his or her needs, and each subject contains a physical activity. For example, if your child is […]

Summer String Camp at Calvary Christian School Any string player with at least one year of experience will benefit. It’s a fun reason to keep playing your instrument during summer break, and is a great way to experience what the Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus has to offer! Mon. June 7 – Fri. June 12 from 8:30am – 4:30pm  Sat. June 13 from 9:00am – 3:00pm  Join us for the free Finale Concert at Calvary Christian on June 13 at 1:30pm.  What’s Included in Tuition?  Tuition for the week-long camp is $250 and provides the following:  • Five days of professional coaching  • Daily sectional rehearsals  • Folder with sheet music  • Lunch and afternoon snack  • Camp t-shirt  • Culminating final performance on stage Financial aid up to $200 may be available. Email info@yogc.org for more information. 

Join us this summer for mindful play, movement, creation, and connection at Just Breathe for Kids Summer Camp. Like anything we do at Just Breathe for Kids, our Summer Camp is safe space for all children to come exactly as they are. Each day will be themed with activities and projects specifically aligned with that theme.  Expect a week full of yoga, mindful movement, and thoughtful crafts, all while basking and exploring the beautiful grounds of the Botanical Gardens. www.justbreatheforkids.com

Springer Opera House’s Summer Academy offers age-appropriate instruction based on the student’s most recently completed grade level. New and returning students may register. Cost: Ranges from $100 to $585 based on duration, in-person or virtual, and age group. Dates: See the Springer Opera House’s website for in-depth list of dates based on age group and duration. COVID precautions: Classes sizes will be limited to 66% of typical registration, all students and staff will wear masks or approved face coverings unless they are eating, teachers and staff will be required to have a negative COVID test every two weeks unless they have completed a vaccination, and more. More info: Students may not enroll for in-person classes and virtual academy. If COVID-19 infection rates rise and force students to go virtual, tuition discounts or refunds are not available for students who enroll for the in-person academy classes.

From the sunrise to the sunset, your day will be packed with gospel-centered relationships, water activities, ropes course, best of the best games, and nonstop fun.Your kids will love every moment of camp as we make intentional moments in everything we do to help them hear, see, and experience the glory of God. I’m sure by now you know the challenges (and frustrations) COVID-19 presents and that makes camp look a little different this year! We are approaching camp with your child’s safety as a top priority and are committed to providing them with a clean and safe environment so they can have the best camp experience. In light of this and out of an abundance of caution to strive for a COVID FREE summer, we are intentionally offering 3 day/ 3 night and 3 day/ 2 night camps while also operating around 50% capacity for each session so that we can maintain social distancing and smaller groups, both of which have shown success in limiting COVID-19 cases (and actually give us the opportunity to personally invest in every kid!). We are also ONLY offering overnight camp so that we minimize exposure to outside sources during the duration of camp. […]

Activ8 Summer is packed with fun, thematic camps created for kids and allows them to make their own schedule! Our camps consist of hands-on learning in STEM and the arts– without the pressure of homework, tests, or quizzes. Camps fall in a variety of categories, including athletic and music partner camps. Most camps are held on the main campus of Columbus State University. Summer begins May 31st and ends August 6th! Our Activ8 campers sign up by week, with Before and After Care options available. We have three groups divided by your camper’s rising grade: Activ8 Academy is for PreK – K or 1st – 2nd Activ8ers is for 3rd – 5th Grade Between2Teen is for 6th – 8th Grade View our digital catalog here: https://columbus.augusoft.net//info/landing/activ8catalog Request a catalog in the mail here: https://columbus.augusoft.net//index.cfm?fuseaction=1008

At Impact Performance RX, they offer youth training services! Some benefits of youth exercise includes reducing the likelihood of obesity and other weight related problems. By staying active, teenagers can reduce the risk of stress, depression, and other mental health issues. Youth fitness can also help teenagers maintain a positive body image. If you would like to learn more about our youth gym, please contact Impact Performance RX today! Contact Us Today!

Our summer program is eight weeks of full-day fun from June 1 to July 30, from 7:30am-6pm, that provides a positive, safe environment to the youth of the Chattahoochee Valley. We aim to inspire creativity, build character, and provide academic enrichment. Meals, field trips, swimming, and more! We work with hundreds of youth ages 6 to 18 each year to help them reach their full potential as responsible, caring, productive citizens. We provide a place where all youth can go, grow, and thrive. Ask about our military youth scholarships.  

Visiting Historic Westville is like taking your kids on a trip back in time to the mid-19th century. The grand opening of the re-located village was in June of this year and about half of the historic buildings present in the previous location have been moved to the new Columbus location on South Lumpkin Road. Even though the village is still a work in progress, the structures present are maintained to be as historically accurate as possible both inside and out. When we asked Cindy Bowden, Historic Westville’s museum manager, about her organization’s mission, she replied, “Through exhibits, live interpretations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, you’ll be immersed in the history and spirit of the South and the personal experiences of those who called the Pineywoods home.” A visit to the village starts at the Welcome Center, which is in the historic Thornton House. This building offers a gift shop filled with types of crafts common in the 19th century, such as woven baskets and pottery. Some of the crafts in the shop are made in the village by skilled crafters. After purchasing tickets at the Welcome Center, visitors proceed to the village on a stroller-friendly path. Once in the village, […]

Choose your own adventure at Camp Viking! Enjoy weekly themes that incorporate arts & crafts, fitness, games and more! Camp Viking is open to rising Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In 2021, camp begins June 1st and runs from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., daily, throughout the summer. Camp Viking offers parents flexibility—kids can attend all eight weeks or just the weeks you need. Kindergarten-8th grade campers DO NOT have to be St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School students. Learn more and register HERE.

CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER CAMP 5/24-8/9 School is out for summer!! What are you doing this summer? No plans – make memories that last a lifetime and sign up for School Age Center’s ‘Camp Courage’.  School Age Center offers weekly camps, fun activities for children in Kindergarten thru 5th grade, daily from 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – registration is open – sign up today on militarychildcare.com or call Parent Central at 706-545-2079 if you need assistance in signing up. Space is limited, we are still operating with COVID restrictions, sign up today to save your spot! CLICK HERE FOR SPORTS CAMPS!!!!! Youth Sports offers the following sports during the summer, register via WebTrac or call/visit Parent Central at building 104, Marchant Avenue, 706-545-2079. A current sports physical must be on file, masks are required – all clinics are subject to change if not enough children are enrolled.