Alpharetta offering parents holiday drop-off camps

Parents looking to keep their young children active during the upcoming school break, can take advantage of Alpharetta’s Winter Sportykes drop-off camps. The two-week camps run 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Dec. 19-22 and Tuesday through Friday Dec. 27-30 at Wills Park Rec Center.

A new sport is introduced each day including basketball, football, soccer and t-ball. Camps are designed for ages 3 to 6.

Details and registration: www.bit.ly/3R8UCbB. Use registration numbers 29866 and 29867 to find the camps. Cost is $120 for residents and $180 for non-Alpharetta residents.

Registration link includes additional Alpharetta recreational activities, descriptions of each class or sport , pricing and available dates.

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