Registration underway for summer camps
Berry College and Floyd County Schools:
Now is the time to register for the summer camp for gifted and talented students hosted by Berry College and Floyd County Schools. Viking Explorations will be held June 5-9 on Berry’s main campus. Rising third-gradethrough eighth-grade students can choose two classes ranging from Computer Coding to CSI Crime Stoppers, among many others. Faculty from Berry College Elementary and Middle School and gifted/talented endorsed teachers from the Floyd County school system will teach the classes. Registration is $125 until May 13 and will be $150 after that date. The classes will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon with breaks. To register and to find more information about Viking Explorations, visit berry.edu/ vikingexplorations. YMCA of Rome and Floyd County: The YMCA of Rome and Floyd County is now taking registrations for summer camps:
Kinder Camp is designed especially for the younger child, ages 3 to 5. Your child will enjoy a full day of adventure at the YMCA. A limited number of half-day spaces — 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — are available. Swim lessons in the YMCA pool include water safety and the basics of swimming. Other activities include arts and crafts, supervised play time and field trips. For a YMCA member, camp fees for a one-week session are $47 for a half day or $85 for a full day. Nonmembers pay $67 for a half day or $110 for a full day.
Day Camp is intended for children ages 6 to 12. YMCA Camp Bryant is the home for campers during the day. Camp Bryant includes a pavilion, a restroom building, an archery range, playing fields and nature trails. We also have daily free swim in the YMCA pool. Day Camp fees, per one-week session, are $85 for members and $110 for nonmembers. Kinder and Day Camp session dates: There is no camp on Memorial Day or July Fourth; prorated fees are $68 for members and $88 for nonmembers.
Session 1: May 22-26; Session 2: May 30June 2; Session 3: June 5-9; Session 4: June 12-14; Session 5: June 19-23; Session 6: June 26-30; Session 7: July 3-5; Session 8: July 10-14; Session 9: July 17-21; Session 10: July 24-28.
If the city extends summer break, camp will be in session.
Camps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. daily. Free early drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. and late pickup is until 5:45 p.m. Bring a bathing suit and a towel. Day campers should bring a frozen water bottle. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for most days. Financial aid is available for those who demonstrate a need.
To list a summer camp here, email the information to YoungRomans@RN-T.com a week before the desired first insertion. Please list “Summer Camp” in the subject line.