SUMMER SOURCES MAY 2026

In this newsletter you will find helpful resources to keep you and your family engaged this summer! We have compiled a list of community resources, summer camps, and academic help to beat the heat and summer boredom.

Keeping up academically over the summer is crucial for growth in the fall. For children in grades kindergarten -8th, NWEA.ORG states that on average, test scores flatten or drop during the summer, with larger drops typically in math than reading. Help your child overcome the "lag" by using the links and information in this newsletter.

We hope you find this helpful and have a GREAT & SAFE SUMMER!

Catoosa Kid's Day

Join us on July 23, 2026, from 2:00-6:00 pm at the Colonnade for our annual Catoosa Kid's Day event.

190 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736

For additional information please contact:

Jacy at 423-364-0763/catoosacollaborative@gmail.com

Click the picture above to learn about different summer camps that are offered this summer.

Weekly Themes, Ages 5-12, and lots of fun!

May 26-July 31, 2026

Contact information:

1735 Battlefield Parkway

Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742

706-935-2226

ngaymca@ymcachattanooga.org

CCPS Stem Camp

June 9 - 11

Sign up: bit.ly/CCPSSTEM26

It's early registration time for the LFO Art Camp for ages +/- 5-13 years old being held

on June 23, 24, and 25 in room 402 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be 12 hours of STEAM learning at LFO HS with Art Club and Civic Arts League helpers.

The Artist Certificate, medal, and portfolio are included. Bring lunch, a water bottle,

and a plain T-shirt.

Please use our link to register:

https://forms.gle/y7uz7kVz4wLuxDfD8

Click any of the following buttons to learn about ways to keep your

children safe when they are online.

Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Bike Safety!

Click the button above to learn about finding the helmet to keep your child's head safe.

Click the above button for more swimming safety info.

Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Water Safety!

Click the above button to find information on outdoor safety.

Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Sun Safety!

Click the above button to learn more sun safety tips.

The Library at Catoosa offers a variety of services, such as monthly activities for all ages, an outstanding Genealogy collection, and over 100,000 items in print and audiovisual formats to check out. At the library, they provide free Internet, access to Microsoft Office programs, GALILEO, GADD, and so much more! Our Catoosa County Library is a member of PINES, a public library lending network of more than 300 libraries throughout Georgia. Click the link to see more of what is happening at your local Library!

https://www.catoosacountylibrary.org/

Free family movies shown every Tuesday in June and July at Patriot Hall beside the Ringgold Pool. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Movie starts at 11 a.m. Concessions available for purchase.

DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 A.M. CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR $2.00 0R LESS.

Movie Schedule

Stable 41 - Sundays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

214 First Street Fort Oglethorpe GA

Chattanooga Bowling Alleys that have the Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php

Spare Time Chattanooga

Spare Time Hixson

Splitz Alley

https://www.milb.com/chattanooga

MATH PRACTICE

Summer is a great time to review those math facts. There are several free websites that will allow your child to practice math facts as well as keep them reviewing other math skills. Below are some different websites that offer free practice. Just keep learning!

https://www.mathgames.com/

https://pbskids.org/games/math

https://www.mathmammoth.com/practice/addition-single-digit

SUMMER READING

Keep your child's learning on an upward trajectory over the summer months. Encourage them to read a little every day. Please click on the link below for 10 weeks of summer reading ideas.

Reading Rockets Summer Reading Ideas

Summer Bridge Information

These guides are from the GPB website. They contain ideas for how to get your child ready for school. Click on the grade your child will be entering next school year for some great tips!

Pre-K

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Middle School

This website also has guides for grades K-3rd https://getgeorgiareading.org/getting-ready-guides/

Finding Help Georgia is an easy way for residents to get connected with help, based on our comprehensive directory of local resources that will help strengthen families.

https://findhelpga.org/ On the website, type in your zip code and it will list places that you can find food help, shelter help, health/medical help, etc...

Catoosa County is dedicated to supporting its residents by offering a wide range of valuable resources designed to assist citizens in various aspects of their lives.