It’s that time of the year for families with kids! Anticipated (or dreaded), the school year is ending, and it is time to keep the kids occupied. There are so many great things to do in the area that can educate, entertain and make the free time worthwhile for your children.
From Vacation Bible Schools, trips to historical destinations, water fun, camps for all ages, library programs and more, there are a variety of activities at your service. Living in Cobb and Cherokee Counties gives residents so many options. Check these out.
Educational opportunities:
- The Marietta Museum of History - This jewel is dedicated to preserving the history of Marietta and Cobb County by “Preserving, Providing, Promoting, and Partnering” with the community. http://www.mariettahistory.org
- The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History- This 8,200 square foot structure houses the museum’s large and ever-growing collection of archival material: documents which trace the growth and operations of some of the South’s largest railroads. http://www.southernmuseum.org/visit/general-information/
- The Chattahoochee Nature Center - Visit for community events for children, families and adults. Enjoy wildlife programs, hiking, environmental education, horticulture & more! http://chattnaturecenter.org
- Smith Gilbert Gardens - As a City of Kennesaw Botanical Garden, the mission of Smith-Gilbert Gardens is to serve as a resource for conservation, education and the enjoyment of horticulture, fine arts and historic preservation. http://smithgilbertgardens.com/about-the-gardens/
Camp Fun:
- Young Actors Playhouse - Drama camps are perfect for your aspiring actors and actresses. The camps run Monday-Fridays each week offering drama, improve, movie and web series camps. The productions at the end of the drama camps are a fun family affair! http://youngactorsplayhouse.com/2016-summer-camps/
- The Art Place Mountain View – In alliance with The Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, there are summer camp programs to learn drawing, painting, collage, multimedia, crafting, nature and theatre. http://tapmarietta.com/art-camp/
- Big Thinkers Science Exploration - Big Thinkers seeks to enrich the lives of children by exposing them to science education in a manner that is enjoyable to them. This is done by providing entertaining and interactive science camps, shows, assemblies, workshops, birthday parties and hands on booths throughout the Metro Atlanta area. http://bigthinkersscience.com/about-bigthinkers/
- Kennesaw State University – The SummerU2016 Schedule is out and full of exciting camp themes, including art & nature, Tykes & Bytes LEGO Robotics, Comic Book Art, Baking for Teens, Extreme Science and much more! http://ccpe.kennesaw.edu/youth/summeru/summeru-2016-schedule/
Theme Parks:
- Six Flags Over Georgia – This longtime family favorite is well known as a fun filled adventure for a day, a weekend or a season pass. Thrills and entertainment abound for kids of all ages. The White Water Park is a wet day of laughs waiting for you! https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
- Seven Springs Water Park - Cobb provides an outdoor pool and water park which are open during the summer months and open to the public with nominal admission fees and Season passes that are available. The water park features 2 water slides, a lazy river and a splash pad area with zero depth entry and will have a full service concessions stand available. https://cobbcounty.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=133
- Cobb and Cherokee County Aquatics Programs – Both counties offer summer swimming classes and aquatic activities at varying water centers available to the public. http://www.crpa.net/parks/aquatics-center/; https://cobbcounty.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=125
There are plenty of indoor activities, such as family fun centers, movie theaters, bowling alleys, indoor playgrounds at restaurants, indoor carting and games, etc. It is quite feasible to explore Cobb and south Cherokee Counties and find a new thing to do each day throughout the summer with and/or for your children. Have a safe, fun summer with your kids and explore what this amazing area where you live has to offer!
Question of the Day - What is the first thing you will do? For more ideas, read:
http://www.marietta.com/attractions/for-the-kids
http://www.tripbuzz.com/things-to-do-with-kids/marietta-ga
http://www.travelcobb.org/visitors/to-do/activities-attractions/
http://atlantawithkid.com/things-to-do-with-kids-in-cherokee-county-georgia/