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Camps

Looking for Thanksgiving, winter, February or spring break? See break-week camps & care.

Most dates shown are 2026 sessions; 2027 dates aren't posted yet. Check the program's page before you sign up.

Ages 5-12 · Canton/Woodstock

Adventures Express Camp

Full-day camp with field trips, games, arts and crafts, weekly themes

Dates: 2026: May 26-Jul 31 (weekly) · 7 AM-6 PM

Cost: Varies (resident/non-resident rates)

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-22

Ages see source · Woodstock · Past

Outdoor Fall Break Camp

Outdoor recreation camp during CCSD fall break

Dates: 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-25 · 9 AM-4 PM

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-22

Ages 9-12 · Woodstock

Outdoor Spring Break Camp

Hiking, archery, fishing, kayaking, climbing; equipment included

Dates: 2026: Apr 6-10 (2027 TBA) · 9 AM-4 PM

Cost: $225 resident / $255 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-22

Ages 9-12 · Canton/Woodstock

Waterlogged Camp

Daily water-based field trip

Dates: 2026: Jun 8-12 (The Buzz) & Jul 6-10 (The WREC) · 9 AM-4 PM

Cost: $275 resident / $305 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-22

Ages 9-13 · Canton/Woodstock

Fishing Camp

One session per camper per summer

Dates: 2026: Jun 1-5 (The Buzz) & Jun 15-19 (The WREC) · 9 AM-4 PM

Cost: $225 resident / $255 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-22

Ages 12-16 · Woodstock

Teen Outdoor Adventure Camp

Daily trips: climbing, hiking/archery, kayaking, ropes course, rafting

Dates: 2026: Jun 22-26 · 9 AM-4 PM

Cost: $275 resident / $305 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-22

Ages 8-14 · Woodstock

Cherokee Youth Flag Football Camp (girls)

Girls flag football skills camp

Dates: 2026: Jun 15-18 · 9 AM-12 PM

Cost: $150 resident / $165 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-25

Ages 8-12 · Canton

Youth Volleyball Intro Camp

Basic volleyball skills

Dates: 2026: Jul 7-9 · 6:30-8:30 PM

Cost: $100 resident / $115 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-25

Ages 10-15 · Canton

Youth Volleyball Advanced Camp

Advanced volleyball skills

Dates: 2026: Jul 21-24 · 6:30-8:30 PM

Cost: $100 resident / $115 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks · checked 2026-10-25

Ages 6-12 · Canton

Cherokee Youth Basketball Camp

Skills stations and full-court play

Dates: 2026: Jun 29-Jul 2 · 9 AM-12 PM

Cost: $150 resident / $180 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks with The Shooter's Nest · checked 2026-10-25

Ages Entering K-3rd grade · Holly Springs

Holly Springs Academy Summer Camp

Summer camp at a child development center

Dates: see source

Holly Springs Academy · checked 2026-10-22

Ages 4+ half day; 6+ full day · Ball Ground

Canton Gymnastics Center Camp

Gymnastics camp with games and obstacle courses, themed crafts, free play and outdoor time, and Thursday water day (weather permitting). Campers must use the restroom independently.

Dates: Follows Cherokee County school calendar (specific dates not posted) · Half day 9 AM-1 PM; full day 9 AM-4 PM

Cost: $275/week half day, $350/week full day; $60/$85 per day

Canton Gymnastics Center · checked 2026-10-28

Ages 5-12 · Canton

Cherokee Academy by Chroma Seasonal Camp

Seasonal camps for school-age kids at a DECAL-licensed child care center (CCLC-1444).

Dates: Seasonal (specific dates not posted) · Mon-Fri 6 AM-6 PM (center hours)

Cost: Not posted (CAPS accepted)

Cherokee Academy by Chroma (Chroma Early Learning Academy) · checked 2026-10-28

Ages 5-12 · Canton

Splish Splash Camp

Swimming, games, arts & crafts and field trips led by swim instructors; swim test first day

Dates: 2026: Nov 23-25 (Thanksgiving) & Dec 28-30 (NYE) · Drop-off 7:30-9 AM; pick-up 4-6 PM

Cost: $250 resident / $280 non-resident

Cherokee Recreation & Parks (Aquatic Center) · checked 2026-11-01

Ages 5-12 · Woodstock

USA Ninja Challenge Break Camps

Half-day ninja obstacle camp for elementary ages; pick individual days

Dates: 2026: Nov 3; Nov 23-25 (Thanksgiving); Dec 21-23 (December break) · 9 AM-12 PM

Cost: $45/day

USA Ninja Challenge Woodstock · checked 2026-11-01

Ages see source · Canton

360 Tumble School Break Camps

Gymnastics school break camps, Mon-Fri

Dates: Dates not posted, check with provider · 9 AM-4 PM

Cost: $225/week + $40 membership fee

360 Tumble and Gymnastics · checked 2026-11-01

Coming Feb 1, 2027

The 2027 Summer Camp Guide

A week-by-week guide to Cherokee County summer camps, launching February 1, 2027.

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Tutoring

Listings aren't endorsements; check programs yourself.

K-12 · Canton

Mathnasium of Canton

Math

3760 Sixes Rd, Ste 112, Canton 30114 · 470-625-6284

Hours: Mon-Thu 3:30-7:30 PM; Sun 2:30-5:30 PM

K-12 · Woodstock

Huntington Learning Center of Woodstock

Tutoring and test prep (reading/math/SAT/ACT)

6244 Old Highway 5, Suite C, Woodstock 30188 · 678-445-1515

Hours: Mon-Thu 10 AM-8 PM; Fri 4-8 PM; Sat 9 AM-3 PM

Grades: see site · Woodstock

Kumon of Woodstock - Northeast

Math and reading

5947 Holly Springs Pkwy, Suite 306, Woodstock 30188 · 678-765-9923

Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 2-7 PM; Sat 9 AM-12 PM

Pricing: $175/subject/month + $80 registration + $30 materials (re-verify)

⚾ Youth sports

Real listings from the Cherokee Plays league directory (53 youth programs).

baseball · Canton

Canton Baseball

Baseball, recreational; 3/4 T-ball, 5U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9/10U, 11/12U, 13/14U; spring and fall seasons (Fall 2026: Aug 3-Nov 14)

Registration: Fall 2026: early bird May 25; regular May 26-Jul 3; late Jul 4-19 (closed). Age groups close when full.

baseball · Canton

Macedonia Baseball

Baseball and softball, recreational plus all-star teams; ages 3-12; spring and fall seasons

Registration: Fall 2026 registration opened May 28, 2026

in-line hockey ·

Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL)

In-line hockey; youth ages 4-17 from beginner to competitive; adult divisions 17+; fall and spring seasons (Fall 2026 games Aug 29-Nov 14)

Registration: Youth fall: early Jul 15-31, regular Aug 1-15, late from Aug 16. AAU Hockey membership required.

rowing · Woodstock

Allatoona Rowing Association

Rowing (sculling and sweep); youth ages 12-18 (middle and high school), coached; summer Learn to Row camps; spring sprint, summer, fall head

Registration: 2026 Youth Learn to Row camp Jul 13-17

football / cheer ·

Cherokee Youth Football Association (CYFA)

Tackle football (Wildcats) grades K-5; sideline cheer K-5; competition cheer grades 2-5; fall season (2026: Jul 28-Nov 22, jamboree Aug 15)

Registration: 2026 registration closed

softball · Woodstock

Cherokee Youth Softball (CRPA)

Girls' softball, recreational; ages 3-17 (5U T-ball through 17U); fall season Aug-Oct

Registration: Fall 2026: Jun 8-Jul 20, 2026 (via Otto)

See all leagues →

Local deals for families

Kids deals from local businesses, via Cherokee Loop Deals.

Licensed childcare

61 licensed providers in Cherokee County (44 centers, 17 family child care homes). Licensing info from Georgia DECAL: the export pulled 2026-11-01, refreshed monthly. Check the provider's DECAL record before enrolling. Listings aren't endorsements. Family child care homes are listed by name and city; see DECAL for details.

Woodstock 22 centers · 11 homes
  • Bells Ferry Learning Center6761 Highway 92, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 591-1100Center · licensed capacity 192 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-465 · DECAL record
  • Big Blue Marble Academy Woodstock12055 GA Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 · (770) 926-5544Center · licensed capacity 219 · Quality Rated 1★ · CCLC-62582 · DECAL record
  • Busy Bodies Playhouse7961 Highway 92, Woodstock 30189 · (678) 717-8900Center · licensed capacity 33 · CCLC-69233 · DECAL record
  • Discovery Point #74575 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 592-0190Center · licensed capacity 210 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-1350 · DECAL record
  • KinderCare Learning Center #15723051 Parkbrooke Circle, Woodstock 30189 · (678) 445-3820Center · licensed capacity 156 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-53731 · DECAL record
  • Lakestones Academy Woodstock407 Springfield Drive, Woodstock 30188 · (770) 591-0900Center · licensed capacity 219 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-63854 · DECAL record
  • Luma Learning Center LLC6508 Commerce Pkwy, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 999-1982Center · licensed capacity 21 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-58356 · DECAL record
  • Park View Child Care and Montessori School6689 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 926-0044Center · licensed capacity 183 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-38662 · DECAL record
  • Primrose School of Woodstock401 Sherwood Dr., Woodstock 30188 · (770) 924-0084Center · licensed capacity 177 · CCLC-52054 · DECAL record
  • Primrose School of Woodstock East175 Village Centre East, Woodstock 30188 · (770) 924-9881Center · licensed capacity 184 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-33364 · DECAL record
  • Sunbrook Academy at Woodstock9626 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock 30188 · (470) 317-7661Center · licensed capacity 157 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-46499 · DECAL record
  • The Goddard School140 Foster Road, Woodstock 30188 · (770) 720-1311Center · licensed capacity 183 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-57668 · DECAL record
  • The Goddard School of Woodstock3115 Parkbrooke Cir, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 516-0880Center · licensed capacity 150 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-48929 · DECAL record
  • The Right Choice Academy6845 Hwy 92, Suite 140, Woodstock 30189 · (678) 276-6642Center · licensed capacity 96 · Quality Rated 1★ · CCLC-58068 · DECAL record
  • The Sunshine House #51980 Wiley Bridge Road, Woodstock 30188 · (770) 924-7847Center · licensed capacity 135 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-142 · DECAL record
  • The Sunshine House #551794 Eagle Drive, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 517-6541Center · licensed capacity 127 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-145 · DECAL record
  • Top Notch Kids Care9914 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 · (678) 903-5837Center · licensed capacity 90 · Quality Rated 1★ · CCLC-48802 · DECAL record
  • Towne Lake Academy, North Campus1390 Buckhead Crossing, Woodstock 30189 · (770) 928-6162Center · licensed capacity 154 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-38963 · DECAL record
  • Towne Lake Academy, South Campus1010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr., Woodstock 30189 · (770) 928-9134Center · licensed capacity 148 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-38964 · DECAL record
  • Woodhaven Academy3305 TRICKUM ROAD, Woodstock 30188 · (770) 928-9969Center · licensed capacity 197 · CCLC-13483 · DECAL record
  • Woodstock City Church WeekDay Preschool150 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock 30188 · (607) 341-0869Center · licensed capacity 18 · CCLC-48305 · DECAL record
  • Woodstock Kindercare6233 Holly Springs Parkway, Woodstock 30188 · (678) 909-2271Center · licensed capacity 152 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-53728 · DECAL record
  • Bowen, Brenda HLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Cantwell, Ashley BLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Humphreys, Donna BLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Lawson, Ingrid MLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Leopard, Jo AnnLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Monroe, Daina WLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Osorio, Sergimar mLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • PAREPALLI, LAKSHMI HARI PRIYALicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Rainer, Kathryn RLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Vasquez, Myriam VLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
  • Whitworth, Barbara MLicensed family child care home (Woodstock)DECAL record
Canton 19 centers · 6 homes
  • Big Blue Marble - East Cherokee8991 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton 30115 · (770) 704-4925Center · licensed capacity 241 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-50264 · DECAL record
  • Big Blue Marble Academy Hickory Flat2874 East Cherokee Drive, Canton 30115 · (770) 345-4095Center · licensed capacity 226 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-63052 · DECAL record
  • Cherokee Academy by Chroma1205 Upper Burris Rd., Canton 30114 · (470) 470-6589Center · licensed capacity 122 · Quality Rated 1★ · CCLC-1444 · DECAL record
  • Chroma Early Learning @ Rivergreen200 River Green Ave., Canton 30114 · (470) 470-6807Center · licensed capacity 193 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-36295 · DECAL record
  • Discovery Point #37136 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton 30114 · (770) 720-8682Center · licensed capacity 210 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-13833 · DECAL record
  • Dogwood Hills Academy8039 Union Hill Rd., Canton 30115 · (770) 345-3220Center · licensed capacity 179 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-53765 · DECAL record
  • Holly Springs Academy2941 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 30115 · (770) 345-2882Center · licensed capacity 69 · Quality Rated 1★ · CCLC-1203 · DECAL record
  • Kids Time Academy9562 Bells Ferry Road, Canton 30114 · (770) 345-0636Center · licensed capacity 246 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-11072 · DECAL record
  • Little Ones Early Learning Center260 Rolling Hills Avenue, Canton 30114 · (770) 479-5625Center · licensed capacity 60 · CCLC-48563 · DECAL record
  • Little People's Corner Day Care2938 Lower Union Hill Rd., Canton 30115 · (770) 475-1844Center · licensed capacity 171 · CCLC-68405 · DECAL record
  • Primrose School of Sixes Road95 Ridge Road, Canton 30114 · (770) 479-9500Center · licensed capacity 183 · CCLC-23864 · DECAL record
  • Ralph Bunche Elementary400 Belletta Dr., Canton 30114 · (770) 721-5370Center · licensed capacity 82 · CCLC-679 · DECAL record
  • Stepping Stones Child Care - Free Home11930 Cumming Highway, Canton 30115 · (770) 844-7795Center · licensed capacity 127 · Quality Rated 3★ · CCLC-448 · DECAL record
  • The Carpenter's Shop367 Green Drive, Canton 30114 · (770) 720-2333Center · licensed capacity 164 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-23064 · DECAL record
  • The Goddard School310 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton 30114 · (770) 720-3003Center · licensed capacity 150 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-46220 · DECAL record
  • The Learning Experience260 Prominence Point Pkwy, Canton 30114 · (470) 863-5313Center · licensed capacity 175 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-65750 · DECAL record
  • The Learning Experience8427 Vaughn rd, Canton 30115 · (770) 224-9889Center · licensed capacity 174 · CCLC-67860 · DECAL record
  • The Little Red Schoolhouse3045 Univeter Road, Canton 30115 · (770) 345-0754Center · licensed capacity 94 · CCLC-26791 · DECAL record
  • The Nest School, Canton1515 Hickory Road, Canton 30115 · (770) 720-2090Center · licensed capacity 185 · Quality Rated 1★ · CCLC-62406 · DECAL record
  • Bennett, Leigh ALicensed family child care home (Canton)DECAL record
  • Carter, Cathy L.Licensed family child care home (Canton)DECAL record
  • Giansante, Tammy L.Licensed family child care home (Canton)DECAL record
  • Haley, Marlyn BLicensed family child care home (Canton)DECAL record
  • Stephon, Debra LLicensed family child care home (Canton)DECAL record
  • Wagner, Dennis ALicensed family child care home (Canton)DECAL record
Acworth 1 center
  • Kids Haven5480 Bells Ferry Rd., Acworth 30102 · (770) 926-4937Center · licensed capacity 106 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-304 · DECAL record
Ball Ground 1 center
  • Ball Ground Academy200 Valley Street, Ball Ground 30107 · (678) 454-5437Center · licensed capacity 68 · Quality Rated 2★ · CCLC-54657 · DECAL record
Holly Springs 1 center
  • Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes404 Argonne Terrace, Holly Springs 30115 · (770) 704-0721Center · licensed capacity 184 · CCLC-66194 · DECAL record

Source: Georgia DECAL Provider Data Export, 2026-11-01.

School break calendar

Need care during a break week? See School Break Camps & Care for camps and care running each break.

Official Cherokee County School District 2026-27 dates. Source: CCSD 2026-27 calendar, checked Oct 22, 2026.

Day or breakDatesCCSD says
Labor DaySep 7, 2026School & District Holiday (past)
Fall BreakSep 21, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026Holiday Break - Schools Closed (past)
Student Holiday (teacher planning)Oct 12, 2026Student Holiday- Teacher Planning (past)
Elementary conference days (early release PK-5)Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026Elementary Conference Days early release PK-5 (past)
Election Day remote learningNov 3, 2026Election Day -Remote Learning Day - Teacher Planning
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Holiday Break- Schools & District Closed
Last day of semester (modified dismissal MS/HS)Dec 18, 2026Last Day of Semester
Winter BreakDec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Holiday Break - Schools & District Closed
Student Holiday (teacher planning)Jan 4, 2027Student Holiday - Teacher Planning
MLK DayJan 18, 2027School & District Holiday
Conference days (early release PK-12)Jan 28, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027Conference Days Early Release PK-12
February BreakFeb 15, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027Holiday Break - Schools Closed
Remote learning dayMar 9, 2027Remote Learning Day - Teacher Planning
Spring BreakApr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027Holiday Break - Schools & District Closed
Last day of schoolMay 25, 2027Last Day of School/End of Semester

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