Patch Picks: Five Great Local Staycations

1. Vicarious Voyagers Day Camps: Travel to England, Greece, Egypt, India and Japan through the visual, performing and culinary arts.

2. Spring Cleaning: It won't cost you anything to go through your house and donate unwanted items to places like Goodwill.

3. Adventures Express Spring Break Day Camp: For $24 a day, your child can enjoy a week of field trips and other fun activities through the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency.

4. Cherokee Soccer 2011 Spring Break Soccer Camp: Former professional soccer player Stephen Weiss will impart his athletic wisdom during this weeklong camp. Bring your soccer ball, cleats and shinguards.

5. Camp at Lake Allatoona: From grills and picnic tables to showers and laundry facilities, all campgrounds offer a variety of facilities. Reservations begin at $18.