MJCCA 2017 Summer Day Camps Provide Exciting Options for Families Living in Cobb County

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta offers one of the most popular summer day camp programs in metro Atlanta. With a convenient East Cobb location, and free bus transportation, rising K � 6th graders can experience a summer of adventure an

For parents living in Cobb County who are looking for an exciting summer day camp for their rising K-6^th graders, close to home, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is excited to bring day camp magic to you! The MJCCA Day Camps East Cobb, located at Temple Kol Emeth (1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta) offer a wide variety of excellent Specialty and The Lynne & Howard Halpern Drama Camps beginning Monday, June 5 through Friday, July 28, 2017. Registration is currently open. For more information, call 678.812.4004, or visit mjccadaycamps.org.

For added convenience, free bus transportation will be available in both Northeast Cobb at Walmart (3100 Johnson Ferry Road) and in East Cobb at DICK’S® Sporting Goods (4269 Roswell Road). Campers who attend five or more weeks of camp (per camper) are eligible to receive a $25/week discount.

• 2017 MJCCA SPECIALTY DAY CAMPS EAST COBB (Rising K – 2^nd Graders)

Specialty Camps include: Science Discovery; Princess and Pirate Camps; Project Invent; Creative Chefs; LEGOLAND®; Retro Art, SuperHero Camp; Discover Disney; American Girl; Puppetry Camp

• THE LYNNE & HOWARD HALPERN DRAMA CAMP (Rising 1^st – 6^th Graders)

The Lynne & Howard Halpern Drama campers will prepare and rehearse for two weeks, and then perform in theatre productions of Annie and/or The Lion King.

The MJCCA offers more than 100 smile-inducing summer day camp options at four locations in metro Atlanta. Each week, counselors will incorporate five character-building values into the daily activities of each camp program including community, respect, friendship, acceptance, and learning.

For the first time, two thrilling overnight camps will be offered:

Youth Sports Academy, a weeklong, overnight sports camp that incorporates athletic development and character-building. Powered by the Atlanta Hawks, campers will sharpen their athletic skills under the guidance and training from professional coaches, at Kennesaw State University’s Marietta campus, and compete in its state-of-the-art sports complex under the supervision of the Sherry & Harry Maziar Sports Camps staff. Offered Sunday, June 18 – Friday, June 23 for boy and girls in rising 4^th – 7^th grades.

Huntsville Space Camp, an overnight camp that will send rising 4^th – 8^th grade boys and girls over the moon and back! The weeklong camp begins Monday, July 10 and runs through Friday, July 14 starting with an exploration of the space realm at the MJCCA’s Zaban Park campus, and then a two-night trip to the Huntsville Space Camp. Outer space-loving campers will get to experience a one-of-a-kind space mission, and astronaut training on authentic simulators at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

About the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

The MJCCA is committed to strengthening the quality of life throughout metro Atlanta, and is recognized as one of the most highly regarded Jewish community centers nationally. From preschoolers and adolescents, to young adults and seniors, the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events and services for every member of the community. Please visit us on the web at www.atlantajcc.org.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MJCCA

Caption: From stage to outer space, the MJCCA has a summer day camp for every interest imaginable. MJCCA’s Day Camps East Cobb include Specialty camps for rising K – 2^nd grade boys and girls. The Lynne and Howard Halpern Drama Camps are offered to rising 1^st – 6^th grade boys and girls. Free bus transportation is provided.

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