Head to the Rodeo

Round up your mini cowpokes and head to the Wild West for the Little Britches Rodeo every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in July. Your little buckaroo can participate in bungee bull riding, stick horse races, sack races, and fast-draw (pictures!). Each cowboy or cowgirl can learn how to handle the miniature horses and lead them through an obstacle course. End the day with a parade for the parents to show off their new skills. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $75. Tanglewood Farm. 171 Tanglewood Dr., North Alpharetta/Canton. www.tanglewoodfarmminiatures.com or 770-667-6464.

Become a Railroad Engineer

With the help of the Southern Museum, your child can be a railroad engineer for the day. Kids can learn railroad signals and how to operate a locomotive while practicing safety skills. Each engineer receives an “Engineer’s License” to keep and take home after the one-day session. 10 a.m.-noon. July 18 for kids ages 6-8 and July 19 for kids ages 9-12. $40 per child. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. www.southernmuseum.org or 770-427-2117, ext. 110.

Join the Circus for a Day

Jump into the ring as Circus Summer Camp introduces children to circus performing and visual arts. Kids can learn how to use the trapeze, walk a tightrope, be a clown and juggle. Get in on the act on Mondays during their “Try Me” day throughout July. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $50. Located in Decatur at the Friends School, 121 Sams Street, or in Dunwoody at Davis Academy, 8105 Roberts Drive. www.circuscamp.org or 404-370-0001.

Stir Up Gourmet Meals

Grab your mini chef and your big appetites to join the Young Chefs Academy for their Big Chef Little Chef classes. Each cooking lesson features themes, such as Tour de France, Campout Cooking and Summer Salsas. Children don their aprons and chef hats, alongside a parent, and learn cooking preparation and techniques, kitchen safety and manners. $35 per class. Times and days vary at their six Atlanta-area locations. www.youngchefsacademy.com or 888-454-3266.

Climb a Tree

Tree climbing is not just for your backyard anymore. Tree Climbers International offers organized tree climbing for the entire family. Protecting the trees and safety is key, while families enjoy recreational climbing with an instructor. By using the “rope and harness” technique, instructors teach how to climb a tree safely and enjoy the sights from the treetops. Climbs first and third Sunday each month (July 2 and 16), 2-5 p.m. $15 per person, ages 5 and up. 290 Arizona Ave., Atlanta. www.treeclimbing.com or 404-377-3150.