Camp Kingfisher Kicks Off Summer Session Tuesday

Camp Kingfisher 2012 kicks off at the on Tuesday, May 29 and staff couldn't be more excited to give campers an experience in nature! 

“A good percentage of young adults can fondly reflect on memories of joyful summers past, yet few people are able to articulate exactly why these recollections hold so much value," said former camper, Alexander Williams. "While summer camp is synonymous with childhood freedom and happiness, there is a deeper and much more profound meaning behind the camp experience." 

Tim Reidy of Johns Creek, a graduate, was appointed as the director of Camp Kingfisher after serving in the interim position last summer. And Debby Head of Marietta will join Reidy as camp coordinator. Camp Kingfisher is all about outdoor adventures combined with traditional camp activities, blended with happy traditions, songs, skits and of course, environmental education.

“We know that the camp experience can change hearts and minds and develop leaders in our community” said Ann Bergstrom, executive director for the Chattahoochee Nature Center. “I’m proud to announce that some fresh new faces will be leading Camp Kingfisher this year.” 

Camp Kingfisher day camp really is a flexible choice for working families, with one and two week options and both full and half day sessions available or ages  5–17. Supervised pre and post-camp care is included in the price of camp and can extend a day from 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

With a staff to camper ratio of 6:1 for K-1st graders and a little higher for upper grades, campers get plenty of individual attention. Each group has at least one staff member who has completed a minimum of one year of college and has environmental science experience. The daily programming is designed to meet the specific interests, needs and development levels of each camper. This unique camp will increase your child’s awareness and understanding of nature in a fun, safe and stimulating environment.

Some spaces are still open for Camp Kingfisher’s Summer Camp 2012, which runs May 29-August 10. To learn more about opportunities at Camp Kingfisher, call 770-992-2055, ext. 232, or e-mail: campkingfisher@chattnaturecenter.org and download registration forms online: http://www.chattnaturecenter.org/camp-registration.html.