In the process of being updated for 2021!  

I love living in Athens, Georgia.  It’s a beautiful city filled with plenty of  summer camps and opportunities for kids.  Summer will be here before we know it and some Athens summer camps are already holding registration.  Many camps fill up quickly and start registration as early as February.

I have compiled a list of summer camps near Athens that you will want to check out.  There are options available for both overnight and day summer camps in the Athens area.

As more camps are added, this information will be updated.  Feel free to send me a message or leave a comment and let me know about others.  

Select from the following:

Summer Day Camps

Wild Earth Camp

Many of our camp mentors spent summers growing up In Athens with Wild Intelligence and Earth Camp, and are excited to share nature adventures with your kids.  Our mission is to connect children to nature while they play and explore an extensive hardwood forest with streams and trails. We do this through games and teaching earth skills such as: wildlife tracking, crafting (basketry and pottery), building natural structures, learning birds, and wild plants. Our camp is located near the Boulevard neighborhood at the Piedmont Preserve, a 50-acre nature preserve with hardwood forest, fields, streams and 4 miles of trails. All Sessions are 9:00-2:30 Monday-Friday and the cost is $220/week, ages 4-12.

• Session 1: May 24 – May 28
• Session 2: May 31 – June 4
• Session 3: June 14 – June 18
• Session 4: July 12 – 16.
• For questions, contact laura@piedmont-preserve.org or visit Piedmond Preserve.

Oconee Music:

Come join us for Piano Camp, Music and Art Camp, Guitar Camp, Songwriting camp, and Kidzrock camp! Our camps are designed for total beginners and those with some experience. We will explore music of famous composers, work on several pieces for the end of the week recital program, do arts and crafts, and work on rhythm and ensemble skills. Children will learn about music history, music theory, and get individual coaching on playing songs. Do you have a young rock star on your hands? In our Kidzrock camp youngsters get to be in their own rock band, learning songs on keys, guitar, and drums and putting on a concert for their raving fans at the end of the week! In addition to jamming out to great tunes, they will design some sweet custom rock’n’roll t-shirts, create music-themed crafts and enjoy daily dance parties! This one is limited enrollment, don’t miss out! Come explore the joys of music! To learn more about what camp might be right for your child visit us at https://oconeemusic.com/summercamp/

• June 7th-11th- Songwriting & Vocal Camp
• June 14th-18th- Guitar Camp
• June 21st- 25th- Kidzrock Camp
• June 28th-July 2nd- Piano Camp
• July 5th-9th-Kidzrock Camp
• July 12th-16th- Music & Arts Camp
• July 19th-23rd- Kidzrock Camp

Exploring the Earth:

A nature-based, visual and performing arts, STEAM program for kids ages 5-12 . Our mission is to foster an appreciation for nature, science and the arts. We conduct science experiments, wildlife and environmental studies, engineering challenges, perform plays, engage in games and create artwork to explore the environment around us and beyond!

• Session 1: Earth’s Biodiversity, May 24-28, June 7-11, June 21-25
• Session 2: The Big Picture, May 31- June 4, June 14-18, June 28- July
• Mon- Fri 8:30-2pm, ages 5-12, $200 per a week
• more info and registration @ www.exploringtheearth.org

Athens Clarke-County Leisure Service:

What makes summer camp with Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services awesome?  Where else can you go behind the scenes and learn animal care at Bear Hollow Zoo, design your own theatrical or dance production, practice your canoe and archery skills, learn skateboarding and triathlon techniques, learn all about fashion design and sewing, hang out with friends all day, and have fun – right here in Athens?  We have it all!  We offer full and half-day options for children ages 6-17!

Oconee County Parks and Recreation:

Join us for a summer of fun activities, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, and games. Participants must bring a sack lunch, however daily snacks are provided.

Athens Area Humane Society – Humane Heroes Summer Camp:

We want to instill the values of compassion and next-level pet ownership in the youth of today! If this sounds like an enjoyable way for your kiddo to spend a week this summer, then sign up for fun to come—SPOTS ARE LIMITED. This year we will be holding the camp at our new facility, 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road Athens, GA 30606. The new facility will not officially open to the public until the first of August, but we thought we would utilize the space to ensure safe distancing and fresh air for our returning campers. The additional space will be perfect for safer drop-off and pick-up, as well as space for more activities and education outdoors! We will provide healthy snacks for campers during the day and ask that parents send them a packed lunch each day.

Borders Black Belt Academy:

Each day is full of safe and fun activities designed to challenge and educate.  There are camps almost every week during the summer break.  Children will learn karate, have fun with arts and crafts, have special guests, and have fun with friends.

Canopy Studio Trapeze: 

All of our camps are run by Canopy staff and include trapeze, arts and crafts, and free exploration time. Most camps are 5 days long and run from 9 am to noon.  Some weeks have an optional afternoon session.  For all camps, students should arrive at 9am.  They will have a 30 minute warm up and then be split into groups according to age and experience. The groups will participate in trapeze skill time and art, then switch.  There will be a 15 minute snack to recharge and rest their bodies. The last 50 minutes of camp will be a group activity; this could be a game on the trapeze or the floor, free time on bars or slings, big swings or transfers.  At the end of the week campers will put on a performance that is shared with family and friends via a private video link. This gives the campers a chance to show off what they have been working on during their week at Canopy.

Classic City Karate: 

Our summer camps are fun filled adventures meant to expand your child’s imagination and creative energies
while also teaching important skills like team building, self confidence and fine muscle control.

Summer Overnight Camps near Athens:

Camp Westminster:

Camp Westminster exists to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the personal growth of the individual Christian, emphasizing ministry to youth in a fun and safe camp environment.

UGA Volleyball Camp:

A variety of options this year – ranging from 2-hour clinics to full 3-day
overnight camps .

Camp Little Light:

Camp Maranatha:

Camp Maranatha is a faith-based ministry.  Activities include Hiking, Canoeing, Ping Pong, Challenge Course, Swimming, Archery, and more.

Camp Grace:

Grace Farm specializes in equipping a new generation to sustain the truth of the Bible. Learning was never so much fun! Registration is open now for: Camp Grace, Junior Camp, Wild Camp, and The Georgia Missions Project.

Camp WinShape:

WinShape Camps offers one-week and two-week overnight camp experiences for girls and boys of all ages. Each summer, thousands of campers visit the beautiful mountain campuses of Berry College, Truett-McConnell College, Young Harris College and the majestic retreat at Cohutta Springs to experience the summer of a lifetime. Boy campers attend one-week overnight camp at Cleveland and two-week camp experiences at Mt. Berry. Girl campers experience our one-week overnight camp at Young Harris and Cohutta Springs and enjoy the two-week experiences at Mt. Berry.

UGA Soccer Camp:

Offering both day and overnight camps.  UGA Soccer camp will create a challenging and competitive environment to help players develop technically and tactically; while also encouraging fun and friendship.  Their aim is to provide a camp program that addresses the needs of the individual player so that upon completion of camp, the camper is able to reflect upon the skills mastered and feel confident using these newly acquired skills.

Athens YMCA Camp:

600 beautiful acers in the North Georgia mountains. Athens Y Camp for boys and Camp Chattooga for girls both tucked in between Tallulah Falls and Lake Rabun.

The Swamp:

During June and July, week-long summer camp sessions are conducted for children 9-18 years of age. Spread throughout the year, The Swamp hosts the following retreats: Mother Son, Mother Daughter, Daddy Daughter, Father Son, and Holidays @The Swamp (3-night, 4-day over New Years).

North Georgia Christian Camp:

North Georgia Christian Camp has been committed to providing a quality Christian camp in a loving, caring, and safe environment for over 30 years. The camp exists to be an extension of the local church, offering opportunities for all ages to learn, grow in the Lord, and be challenged to serve Him.

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Summer Camp:

Girl Scout Camp provides amazing opportunities for girls to develop and grow a love for the great outdoors.  For all girls in grades K-12.  Offering:  Resident Camp, Day Camp, Horse Camp.  Three Camp properties and several weeks to choose from!

UGA VetCamp:

**NOT ACCEPTING 2021 APPLICATIONS FOR CAMP

VetCAMP (Veterinary Career Aptitude and Mentoring Program) will house up to 52 high school students on UGA’s campus for seven days. At VetCAMP, students will be involved in various activities aimed at evaluating their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, providing mentorship and helping them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path.

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