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Spring Break Ideals for the Family

If you are staying in town for spring break and need some fun, budget friendly ideals for your family, help is on the way.

The South Cobb Aquatic Center has an indoor water park with slides for older and younger kids,  play structures and much more. It is reasonably priced and conveniently located.

Ice Skating at The Marietta Ice Center will have public skating from 11am to 2 pm, Mon-Fri.  Elementary to high school age students receive a free skating pass for each “A” on their report card. The skate rental fee is not included with the pass.

Sweetwater Creek State Park. has 9 miles of easy to moderate hiking trails that offers numerous overlooks, including one of Sweetwater Falls. Admission to the park is $5.

Take the family to McDaniel Farm Park for Fun on The Farm on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 am to 2pm.  There will be art activities, races and  hayrides for the family.

Try Bowling with coupons from kidsbowlfree.com.  After registering online, you will receive coupons that give kids one free game of bowling per week.

Register now for Survival Swim School

*Infants 6-12 months old learn to rollback and float.
*Children 1-6 years old learn a swim-float-swim sequence.
WATCH this video to see what your child will learn:
Registration is underway at the following locations:
Buckhead/Chastain Pool = For the first time ever, afternoon/evening lessons will be available! These time slots will go fast, so register now to ensure a spot.  Lessons will be available from 4pm-7pm beginning on May 31, 2011.
Decatur/Agnes Scott = No need to wait til the heat arrives to swim and float!  This pool is indoors and heated.  Lessons will be held from 9:30am-1pm beginning on April 11th, 2011.
Erin Kennedy
Certified ISR Instructor
404-997-3746
Registration link:

Aquatic Survival Instruction Updates

Where:  Agnes Scott College and Chastain Pool

When:  Mon-Fri , 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Agnes)

Mon-Fri, 3:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. (Chastain)

Who: Children ages 6 months-6 years

Cost:  Call Erin at (404) 997-3746  for more details