Athens, Georgia 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.

Earth Child Summer Camp:

Earth Child Summer Camp is an STEAM based Ecology outdoor adventurous camp for children ages 5-11 (grades K-5), located on our 3 acre organic farm with more than 10 acres in sustainable forestry.  Children will explore natural ecosystems while taking hikes to our creek, engage in creative arts using nature, explore our organic garden and animals; use binoculars to learn about birdwatching, enjoy cooking with Chef Monique using farm fresh vegetables, design and create aquaponics systems, participate in outdoor sporting activities including archery, ziplines, yoga, volleyball and more.  We will also have special guests including Smokey the Bear to teach us about fire safety.  Children will participate in hands-on learning activities that will stimulate their creativity, math, science, design and social skills.  Our camp is May 30-June 10 8:30am-4:30pm $150 per week.  Snacks included.  Discounts available for  siblings and upon request.  Our camp counselors are experienced educators.   Dr. Hylton, co-owner of Iron Lion Farm, is an experienced educator who loves children, teaching and learning, and has over 20 years teaching high school, middle school, elementary school and at the University level. This camp is to be full of fun adventure and learning!

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/

Scuba Camp:

Athens Scuba is proud to announce that we are organizing Athens’ first ever Scuba Summer Camp for kids from age 10 to 17! We are excited to teach children a variety of knowledge and skills around scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming.  In this summer camp, required academics will be mixed with fun facts and educational videos. Water skills will be blended with fun activities, free diving and more, all of which will assist the future scuba divers in developing a better finning technique and airway control.

Prince Avenue Baptist Church Camp 78:

Camp 78 is a summer day camp where kids can Play It, Create It, Perform It, Rec It, and Learn to Live It! Kids will participate in a variety of tracks that include sports, fine arts, STEM, and recreational activities. The vision of Camp 78 comes from Psalm 78, encouraging us to declare the deeds of the Lord to the next generation so that they might set their hope on Him.

Exploring the Earth:

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.

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.

Rush Summer STEM Camps:

Everyday the campers will participate in a STEM learning lesson/activity, jumping, daily challenges, and the opportunity to compete in the “BIG EGG DROP” challenge on Friday.

Canopy Studio Trapeze: 

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.

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.

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:

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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