Although the weather is just now warming up, it's time to plan for out-of-school activities for your curious city kids. While fond memories of sleep-away camps filled with cabins, camp fires (and mosquitos) abound, these urban day camps could be just the cure for those Summertime Blues!

CampMODA 2011
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Beginning June 13

CampMODA is a week-long course which encourages campers to explore their creativity by building LEGO® models. Ages 6-8 will participate in LEGO® WeDo, which pairs off campers to build creations then use a computer program to add voices and movement. LEGO® NXT - for ages 9-12 - gives campers the chance to build their own functioning robot. Each course is five days long, beginning each Monday from June 13 through July 25.

Environmental Day Camps
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Beginning June 13

Environmental Day Camps feature two week-long segments for campers ages 4-6 and two for ages 7-10. Sprouting Chefs (June 13-17 or 20-24) is an interactive course which teaches how to cook freshly harvested ingredients and explores many fun food facts. Habitat Explorers (July 11-15 or 18-22) teaches campers to use their five senses to engage with the wild things found in their own backyards. Junior Garden Chefs (June 27-July1) uses more advanced cooking techniques and intriguing ingredients to help kids learn how to create healthy meals. Adventures in the Garden (July 25-29) treats campers to exotic encounters, a trek through the treetops and days of digging in the dirt.

Drama Day Camps
Alliance Theatre
Beginning May 31

The Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre is offering 11 Summer courses for kids in grades K-12.  While a number are already sold out, be sure to check out Once Upon a Time for second- and third-graders, Performing Arts Camp: Twist, Shout and Honk! for grades four through six, and Around the World in 80 Days for seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders. Each camp encourages theatrical expression and helps campers develop and hone skills useful for both creative work as well as social interaction. Plus, singing and dancing is just plain fun!

Sleuth Secret: Only need to entertain for a few hours? Be sure to check out the Affordable Atlanta section which features free and cheap activities as well as discount info!