Summer is right around the corner. It’s time to start planning for summer camps! We’ve scoured the web, interviewed parents, read in-depth reviews and more to find the VERY BEST summer camps in Georgia.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMPS IN GA
Museum of Design Atlanta’s CAMPMODA for Budding Engineers (Virtual Camps Available, too!)
Make amazing stuff at the Museum of Design Atlanta’s CAMPMODA! From robotics to Minecraft, Roblox to LEGO, Digital Art to Fortnite, and Minecraft to Architecture, we’ve got a virtual or IRL camp for every creative kid!
In MODA’s week-long camps, young designers — ages 6-18 — bring their ideas to life while using design tools, exploring career pathways, and improving their STEM skills.
Our IRL camps invite kids to collaborate on hands-on learning, building, and making experiences, while our virtual camps introduce kids to others who share their interests across the US and beyond.
- 6-10 years old
- 11-14 years old
- 15 and older
S&K Atlanta Summer Camp
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.
Arts Camps | Family Camps | Traditional Summer Camps | Overnight Camps | Tech & Ed Camps | Action & Sports Camp | Camps for Young Ones
ARTS CAMPS
Paint with a Twist (Alpharetta) Register the kids for this fun and artsy Summer Camp. Kids will enjoy games, music, snacks, and creativity! Campers will work on a new piece of art each day and will take the artwork home with them! It's a fun way to get some arts and crafts into your kid's summer.
Alliance Theatre Drama Camp (Various locations) Creative Play for kids as young as 4, Drama, Music, and Theatre for elementary kids, and Acting, Improve, Film Making, and tons more for tweens and teens. They offer dozens of drama-related camps throughout the city. After Care is also available.
Act3 Productions (Sandy Springs) Professional theatre instruction for elementary, middle school, and high school kids that culminates in a theatrical performance.
High Museum of Art (Midtown) Kids and teens explore the High's collection, sketch in the galleries, and create artwork at this day camp.
Forefront Arts Camp (Multiple Locations) Camp activities include acting, singing, dancing, creating props, sets & costumes, comedy sketch-writing, and more for children ages 4-18. Before and after care is available.
Zone of Light Art Camp (Atlanta) Each week of summer programs has an exciting theme — take advantage of our exciting daily activities, art projects, reading and writing, acting, and outdoor games that will engage any child. All supplies are included! Camps are geared towards 5 to 12-year-old students.
Shakespeare Superheroes (Atlanta) Introducing kids to the language, stories, characters, and ideas in Shakespeare’s plays in imaginative and playful ways. Camps are for second graders through high school.
Spruill Center for the Arts (Atlanta) Choose from various Visual, Performing & Studio Arts Camps for boys and girls ages 3-18. Before & After Care available.
School of Rock Camp (Multiple) Camps are designed to hone music performance and group playing skills in a creative and fun environment. Locations in Snellville, Buford, and Johns Creek.
Whole World Improv Summer Camp (Atlanta) Kids ages 8 to 13 play ensemble exercises, move into scene work, advance into improvisational games, and then give a live improv show. They offer six weeks of camp during the summer.
Fabricate Studio Summer Camps (Atlanta) Beginner and advanced sewing and fashion design camps for kids as young as 6. Sewing machines and other equipment is provided if child doesn't have one.
FAMILY CAMPS
Jekyll Island Summer Camps (Jekyll Island) Whether your child is a junior scientist, budding golf or tennis pro, or history enthusiast – Jekyll Island has a summer camp for everyone. Parents are free to explore the island on their own and create their summer camp...adult-style.
Summer Family Adventure at Callaway (Pine Mountain) Enjoy a four- to seven-night vacation that connects your loved ones in a family atmosphere and offers countless options for fun in a beautiful natural environment. Kids get to spend days learning aerial acrobatics, and adults can choose from various eclectic activities...or nothing at all.
Greyfield Inn Island Camp (Cumberland Island) Exciting and educational daily adventures for children 5 and up, plus fun for teens and adults as well. Note: No camps are listed for summer 2023.
Cohutta Springs Family Camp (Crandall) Cohutta Springs offers a relaxing vacation outdoors for the entire family. Family camp is a 5-day Christian-based camp. Well-rounded and complete vegetarian meals are provided. Ages 4 and older are welcome to attend.
TRADITIONAL SUMMER CAMPS
Josh Powell (Acworth) Founded by Josh Powell in 1972 for boys and girls ages 5 to 8. Let them unplug and get dirty on 25 acres of land, with swimming, canoeing, fort building and more. Bus service available (and included in fee) from Buckhead area. Sessions fill up fast!
MJCCA Summer Camps (Dunwoody) Enjoy the most enriching Jewish camp experiences in the South. Select from a variety of exciting camp options for your child’s summer including sports, theater, and more.
Dunwoody Nature Center (Dunwoody) A summer camp for boys and girls who want to explore nature the way it was meant to be. Camps for ages 4 through rising 8th graders. Lots of outdoor adventures on a 22-acre wooded campus just outside the city.
Camp Kingfisher (Roswell) Since 1993, Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center offers part traditional outdoor camp and part hands-on nature education. Camp Kingfisher’s 7 session themes determine the content of live animal encounters, science exploration activities, and educational hikes.
Charlie Elliot Day Camp (Mansfield) If your kids love Georgia State Parks, they'll love this camp. Kids gain new outdoor skills while they hike forest trails, explore waterways and search for wildlife evidence. Camps for ages 7 to 16. The 2023 dates have not been posted yet.
Owanyake Day Camp (Toccoa) Camp Fire Camp Toccoa's day camp for rising 1st through 6th grade offers archery, canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, ropes courses, nature conservancy, outdoor living skills, sports, games, hiking, and more! This full-day camp includes breakfast and lunch.
High Meadows Camp (Roswell) High Meadows is a personal family favorite and one we return to again and again each year. Since 1973, High Meadows has offered a rich, traditional outdoor day program with unique facilities on more than 40 acres of meadow and woodland. Camp is for ages five through 9th grade.
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
UGA Summer Academy Camps (Athens) UGA’s camps offer a plethora of unique camps for middle and high school kids. These specialty camps allow kids to experience dream jobs like mini-medical school or law studies in a hands-on, practical manner. The Summer Academy Camps are for campers ages 11 to 17.
Camp Rockmont (Black Mountain, NC) Although not in Georgia, Camp Rockmont is a favorite of Georgia families. This Christian summer camp for boys only offers a traditional overnight camp experience.
Camp Blue Ridge (Clayton) If you're looking for a camper to experience activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains, check out Camp Blue Ridge. Camp Blue Ridge is a traditional camp for summer fun. It's a family-owned and operated, co-ed sleep-away camp for kids ages 5-16 on 250 acres in Clayton Ga. Campers can choose among 50 different activities!
Girl Scout Camp (Multiple Locations) You don't have to be a Girl Scout to enjoy this affordable camp adventure. Choose from overnight and day camps. Greater Atlanta Area|Historic Georgia Area
Athens Y Camp/Camp Chattooga (Tallulah Falls) A tradition since 1898- 600 beautiful acres in the North Georgia mountains. Athens Y Camps for boys and Camp Chattooga Camps for girls are tucked in between Tallulah Falls and Lake Rabun.
YMCA Camp High Harbour (Cartersville & Clayton) Campers live in cabins each with waterfront views. They enjoy a general camp program, Pathfinders and two specialty camps on Lake Allatoona or Lake Burton.
Camp Juliette Low (Cloudland) Juliette Gordon Low, founder of this camp and of the Girl Scouts, picked the location of CJL herself (on Lookout Mountain). CJL provides girls with fun and exciting ways to become more confident and competent, individually and in groups.
Camp Woodmont (Cloudland) Camp Woodmont is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-14, located on 170 acres of beautiful North Georgia woodlands on top of Lookout Mountain.
Riverview Camp for Girls (Mentone, AL) Although not in Georgia, the Riverview Camp for Girls in Mentone, AL is popular with Atlanta families. Riverview is an overnight Christian camp, located at the top of Lookout Mountain. They promote adventure, inspiration, character, and confidence-building. You'll find a lot of activities here -- including canoeing, horseback riding, a zip line, and hiking.
Charlie Elliot Residential Camp (Mansfield) Five overnight camp sessions offer outdoor nature sessions on Sapleo or Little St. Simons Island for kids ages 7 to 16. This day camp includes one overnight night too. Look for team challenge sessions, Garden Club Camp, adventures in conservation, or an expanded and improved shooting sports camp. Check back for 2023 camp dates.
Peacebuilders Camp (Americus) Peacebuilders Camp at Koinonia Farm is a unique overnight summer camp in rural south Georgia where youth ages 11 to 14 spend a week together learning how to work toward peace and justice.
Camp WinShape (Various locations) Established in 1985 in Mt. Berry, Ga., WinShape provides a camp experience that enables campers to sharpen their character, deepen their Christian faith and grow in their relationships with others. Includes day camps as well as overnight camps. Look for the 50% discount for first-time overnight campers.
TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPS
Club SciKidz (Various locations) This camp believes that every child is a scientist. Their vision is to make them better scientists by offering dozens of unique science day camps. 2023 dates have not been listed yet.
UGA Summer Academy Camps (Athens) UGA’s camps offers a plethora of unique camps for middle and high school kids. These specialty camps allow kids to experience dream jobs in a hands-on, practical manner.
High Tech, High Touch (Multiple Locations) Kids build robots, play with virtual reality, get energized by building electrical circuits and create their own video game with the help of degreed professionals. Camp is for preschoolers through 6th graders.
campMODA (Atlanta) Children who attend campMODA learn to use Design Thinking in connection with science, technology, creativity, engineering, and math skills to solve real-world problems. Video game creation and Minecraft camps are a hit! Check back for 2023 dates.
Camp Invention (18 locations through metro Atlanta) An exciting, weeklong summer adventure for K-6th graders with activities that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.
Junior TreeKeeper Day Camp (Atlanta) For Junior TreeKeepers, every day is a new adventure! Campers in grades 1-6 can explore the outdoors with hands-on activities in environmental science, biking the Atlanta BeltLine, field trips to local attractions and more!
Summer Camp H2O (Atlanta) While engaged in fun and exciting activities, campers will explore the wondrous ocean world within the Georgia Aquarium's walls. Included are all the Aquarium galleries and shows (the camp theme repeats every week).
iD Tech Camp (Emory and Georgia Tech and other locations outside GA) Whether your kiddo is an aspiring coder, app developer, web designer, or robotics engineer, unleash their inner "maker" and help them do something BIG this summer. Day & overnight STEM programs available.
Kid Chess (Various locations) Camps feature various activities: Regular Chess, Bughouse Chess, Blitz Chess, Blindfolded Chess, & Obstacle courses. Several chances to play top instructors, lots of play. They'll host plenty of virtual summer camps for your little chess players this summer.
Farm Camp (Nichols) This camp (which goes from 9a to 2p Monday through Thursday) focuses on learning what life was like for children on a south Georgia farm in the late 1800s. Participants will do the same activities that kids their age did, such as animal care, candle making, soap making, gardening, and open-hearth cooking. Ages 9–14.
SPORTS AND ACTION CAMPS
Trinity Sports Camps (Atlanta) Elementary aged children enjoy basketball, cooperative challenges, flag football, hockey, kickball, lacrosse, pool/water activities, soccer, and more!
Universal Tennis Camp (5 Atlanta-area locations) UTA has trained all levels of players from ALTA champions and NCAA champions to touring professionals in a fun, exciting and educational environment. Camp activities at all locations include tennis instruction, drills, games, and themed events.
Pinecrest Academy (Cumming) Pick your passion, Pinecrest offers 40+ camps including sports, art, science, technology, etc. for Pre-K - High school.
Circus Camp (Various locations and Virtual options) Circus Camp is a day-camp experience designed to introduce children to the circus, performing, and visual arts in a safe and non-competitive environment. Camper age begins at 5 years old and goes through teens. Classes are limited so hurry!
Atlanta Braves Baseball Camp (Various locations) Kids love Atlanta Braves youth baseball camps being held throughout the metro Atlanta area for boys and girls in kindergarten through rising 8th grade. In addition to a baseball curriculum tailored to each age group, campers will be treated to unforgettable experiences such as a field trip or meeting a current Braves player or alumni. Each camper can receive extras like an official Braves uniform, an autographed photo, or tickets to a select Braves home game depending on the camp signed up for.
PGA Junior Golf Camp (Smyrna, Acworth, Duluth and Suwanee) Each camp location has been hand-selected and identified as courses which are favorable and geared to the learning experience for young golfers. And they say they have selected the very finest junior golf instructors available. Half day and full day camp available for campers 6 to 17.
The Equestrian Reserve (Alpharetta) Fun filled days of horseback riding instruction and fun horse activities, with an emphasis on skill building, safety and responsibility. From beginner riders to sessions for those who want to be junior instructors.
Camp Misty Mountain (Armuchee) Camp Misty Mountain, established in 1971, is Georgia's Girl Scout Camp. It offers 800 acres of fields, forests, water, and is nestled against the Appalachian Mountains, with horsemanship classes, wrangling lessons and more. This sleepaway camp is for girls entering grades 4-12.
Georgia SkyZone Camp (Kennesaw and Roswell) This week-long summer camp combines healthy exercise with awesome fun. Sky Camp activities include open trampoline jumping on Sky Zone courts, 3-D Dodgeball, age-appropriate Sky Fitness, games, activities and crafts. Sky Camp provides a daily snack and lunch.
CAMPS FOR THE YOUNG ONES
Universal Tennis Camp (5 Atlanta-area locations) UTA has trained all levels of players from ALTA champions and NCAA champions to touring professionals in a fun, exciting and educational environment. Camp activities at all locations include tennis instruction, drills, games, and themed events.
Club SciKidz (Various locations) This was my son's first camp at age 4. Campers that are 4 and 5 year olds enjoy experiments and projects in science, technology, and engineering.
Forefront Arts Camp (Multiple Locations) Acting, Singing, Dancing, Creating Props, Sets & Costumes, Comedy Sketch-Writing, and more for children age 3 - 18. Preschool children can only attend 1/2 day camps.
Haverty Hollow Preschool Camp (Atlanta) Campers at the Preschool Camp (ages 3-5 yo) will choose from a variety of activities throughout the day such as arts and crafts, cooking, tumbling, outside games, drama, music, and an optional swim time. Sessions run 2 weeks at a time. Before and After Camp Care are not available. Ages 5 to 10.
Camp Kingfisher (Roswell) Owlets Camp, a half-day camp experience for 4-year-olds at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, is designed from the ground up to be an introduction to the best nature camp in Atlanta. Look forward to shorter hikes, plenty of outdoor free play, swimming, and live animal encounters!
Superhero Junior Camp (Atlanta) This fun and creative introduction to performance and theater at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is designed specifically for ages 4-6. The program does not require reading skills and is active and engaging for younger campers. Campers engage in mask, costume creation, and other art projects based on characters and poetry from Shakespeare’s plays.
Summer Safari Camp (Atlanta) Zoo Atlanta provides many summer camp options for potty-trained 4-year-olds through rising 12th graders. They offer weekly sessions, and the themes change weekly. Kids ages 4-6 are offered a half-day camp.
Creative Play Camp at Alliance Theatre (Various locations) The 3-year old camp is inspired by the Theatre for the Very Young. It is half-day; children must be potty trained. In this half day camp students will explore the characters of the galaxy, learn about the three tools of the actor: body, voice, and imagination and listen, share, and retell stories about our favorite out of this world creatures. The 4-year old camp is much like the 3-year old camp except that it lasts all day and explores the topics a little deeper.
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ATLANTA CAMP FAQ
What should I send my child for day camp?
Here are some items to consider sending your child to day camp: a water bottle, sunscreen, a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, lunch, and maybe a snack. But make sure to check the camp because there is probably a list.
What should I pack for my child for overnight camp?
Here are some items to consider sending your child for overnight camp: reusable water bottle,u003cbru003eJacket/sweatshirt for evenings by the campfire, bathing suits, sunscreen, towels for showering and swimming, socks, undergarments, sandals, sneakers, and toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). And some younger children might want to bring a stuffed animal for comfort. But make sire to check the specific camp for items to bring.
Do summer camps fill up quickly?
Yes! Most summer camps fill up quickly. Many open their registration as early as February or March.
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