Strawberry picking can be a fun tradition that is healthy and entertaining for the whole family! Strawberry picking is usually best from Mid April thru early June in Georgia. Here is a listing of some near and far for your picking pleasure. Several strawberry farms listed below are U-Picks and its a good idea to…
Summer Camps & Planning
At Alpharetta Moms we know how vitally important it is to plan ahead for your child's summer camp experience. Whether you are looking for overnight, partial or full day camps, we can connect you to the information you need to find what is right for your child.
AlpharettaMoms’s 2019 Summer Camp Directory & Planning
Click on the image below for AlpharettaMoms.Org’s 2019 Summer Camp Directory! We are proud to bring you camps with many different themes providing you with multiple entertainment options for the kiddos!! Summer will be here before we know it!
Labor Day Activities Around and About Alpharetta
Labor Day is a celebration of worker’s rights and the triumphs that the labor movement has gained over the last couple of centuries. In the United States, Labor Day takes place on the first Monday of September. For many this day marks the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. (http://holidaymaven.hubpages.com/hub/The-Meaning-of-Labor-Day). Many…
Explore and Play at Parks and Trails in North Fulton
Families have boundless opportunities for outdoor family fun with the many parks and trails in North Fulton. We have put together a list to help you when you are looking to venture out on bikes, a walk or to play sports in a field. Several parks are along a river and have canoe access and…
Sleep-Away Camp – Is Your Child Ready and Tips to Help Prepare Them for Camp
AlpharettaMoms.Org has put together a few ways to tell if your child is ready for sleep away camp and if so, tips to help prepare them. Your child’s first experience away from home is a major milestone and we all want to make sure it is a good experience. Sleep away camp can help your…
Alpharetta Christian Academy – Academically and Spiritually Based
Alpharetta Christian Academy (ACA) is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Alpharetta. ACA is built on a foundation of God’s truth. The teachers and staff equip students academically and also spiritually based on biblical principles. ACA is a place where students are taught the academics, as well as Christian principles that are essential for…
Summer Safety Tips by CHOA
Now that kids are out of school and everyone is headed outdoors to enjoy the weather, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is passing along Summer Safety Tips to promote water, play, sun and skin, heat and fireworks safety. “Unintentional Injuries are the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14,” said James Fortenberry, M.D.,…
Packing Tips for Summer Sleep-away Camp
Whether this is your child’s first summer or third summer of sleepaway camp, a packing list is always important so you are ensured your child has all essential items for their week away. This summer will be my son’s first sleep-away camp venture and I am nervous I will forget important items. After research and…
Atlanta City Pass is a Great Discount to Many Local Attractions
The Official Atlanta City Pass gives you admission to 5 Must-See Atlanta attractions and is a way to save money and have fun all at once! The pass needs to be used at all locations within 9 days of first use and you are able to skip most lines with the City Pass in hand!…
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Summer Safety Tips
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta offers readers Summer Safety Tips, which focuses on six aspects of summer safety that parents and children can practice to ensure a safe and healthy summer. The list includes helpful advice to promote water, travel & play, sun, heat, fireworks and outdoor safety. “Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in…
Historical Atlanta Sites to Visit for Summer Fun with the Kiddos
Summertime in Atlanta is full of hot, sunny days with plenty of time to visit spraygrounds, pools, parks and other fun venues. Atlanta also has an abundance of historical sites to show the kiddos more about this fabulous city we live in as well as offer something different to do! Atlanta’s history is accentuated by…
Buckets of Fun Promised when LanierWorld Reopens for the 2016 Season on May 21
Lanier Islands’ Beach, Boardwalk and Waterpark Entertainment District Kicks Off the Summer Season with Rides, Slides, Games, Great Food and More!! Now open, the family-friendly beachfront attraction consists of four distinct areas: Family Fun Park, Big Beach, Boardwalk and Sunset Cove. It also comes complete with more than a dozen waterslides and rides for kids…
Summertime Family Fun
Summertime offers a multitude of opportunities to plan fun family outings whether they are inside or out. AMO has several suggestions for keeping the kids occupied when they are off this summer other than (or in addition to) when they are in camp or on vacation. A suggestion is to make a bucket list of…
Keep your Children’s Reading Skills Fresh this Summer
In between swimming at the pool, vacation, playdates and all the fun summer activities we have planned for our families how do we fit in time for them to read? Studies show that achievement loss can be prevented if children keep up their reading skills over the summer. Here are some ideas on ways to…
Community Gardens are Becoming More Prevalent in the Area
Community gardening has gained in popularity over recent years and there are several local, thriving gardens where you can either volunteer or rent a plot of land to garden. Join AlpharettaMoms.Org as we explore the advantages of community gardening, how children can get involved and learn more about the local gardens available to residents. There…
