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Alice DePass Studio of Dance
706-769-1177: Dance Camps

  • My Chance to Dance
    Ages: 2.5-3
    Fee: $30
    Date/Time: 7/11; 9-1am
  • Ballet Mini-Camp
    Ages: 3-5
    Fee: $85
    Date/Time: 6/15-6/17; 9-10:30am
  • Fairytale Princess Mini-Camp
    Ages: 3-4
    Fee: $30
    Date/Time: 7/18, 9-11am

www.depassstudioofdance.com

American Black Belt Academy
706-549-1671: Kids’ Karate Camp
American Black Belt Academy @ Perimeter Square Mall
Ages: 5-11
Dates: 6/1-6/5, 6/22-6/26, 7/13-7/17.
Limited space available.
www.americanblackbelt.org/camp.html

Athens Academy
706-549-9225: Athens Academy Summer Day Camp & Programs
Academic, Athletic, Technology and more
Ages: rising 1st through 12th graders
Dates: 6/8-12, 6/15-19, 6/22-26, 7/6-10 & 7/13-17.
www.athensacademy.org

Athens Creative Theatre
706-613-3628: Theatre Camp
Theatre basics - blocking, terminology, articulation, projections, memorizing lines, handling props and being fitted for costumes
Ages: 8-12
Dates/Times: 6/15-6/26, 7/6-7/16, 9am - 3pm
Registration begins 3/1 by calling ACT
Fee: $0-$173/ACC Resident; $260/Non-ACC Resident
www.accleisureservices.com

Athens First United Methodist
706-543-2427: Weekday Preschool
Animal Mania, Come Play in The Dirt, & Kids in the Kitchen
Dates/Times: 6/8-6/12, 7/6-7/10, 7/20-7/24; 8:45am-Noon
Fee: $85 per week
www.athensfirstumc.org/Preschool.html

Athens Little Playhouse
706-208-1036: Theatre Camp & Performance
Theatre games, puppetry, role-playing and skits. Performance each Friday for parents and friends.
Dates/Times: 7/6-7/10 and 7/13-7/17, 9am-4pm
Extended time is available with prior arrangements
Fee: $125 for the first child and $100 for each additional child per session
www.athenslittleplayhouse.org

Athens Pirates
706-296-4054: Athens Pirates Summer Camp
Non-Profit Camp, 3:1 Camp Ratio. Coached by Athens Pirate Players and Coach Jeff Kilgore.
Ages: 5 and older
Dates/Times: 6/1-7/24, 9am-1pm
Cost: $100 a week, Mon-Thurs. Individual Instruction, $15/hr.
Website: www.eteamz.com/athenspirates, www.athenspirates.com

Athens YWCO
706-754-8528: Camp for Girls in Habersham
Traditional residential camp experience in the mountains. Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, arts & crafts, swimming, hiking and more.
Ages: Girls 8-16
Dates/Times: One and two week sessions are available. See our website for camp dates
www.athensywcocamp.com

Bear Hollow Zoo Camp
706-613-3616: Zoo Camp
Program includes feeding and caring for the animals, field trips, movies, swimming, arts and crafts and educational activities throughout the day.
Ages: 7-12
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24, 9am-3:30pm
Registration is 4/4 from 9am-Noon at Memorial Park Rec Hall
Fee: $0-$81/ACC Resident per week; $122/Non-ACC Resident per week.
www.accleisureservices.com

Bishop Park
Gymnastics Camp
706-613-3589: Camp-a-palooza Day Camps
Weekly themes offer campers challenges as they meet new friends
Ages: Kindergarten-6th grade.
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/31, 9am - 4pm (early drop-off/late pick-up available for additional fees)
Registration begins Monday, 4/6, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm until camps fill
Campers will need to bring a sack lunch, drink and snack each day
www.accleisureservices.com

Bishop Park Gymnastics Mini Camps
706-613-3589: Kidadventures
Weekly themes offer campers challenges as they meet new friends. Campers must be “potty trained” and able to separate from parent(s).
Ages: 3-5 years (Must have turned 3 by 5/1, 2009).
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/31, 9am-Noon
Registration begins Monday, 4/6, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm until camps fill
www.accleisureservices.com

Broadacres Summer
Day Camp
706-613-3623: Program includes a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, field trips, learn to swim, music, team sports and much more!
Ages: 6-12 years
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24, 9am-3:30pm
Registration: Saturday, April 18 from 9-11am at the Rocksprings Community Center
Fee: $0 - $25 per week/ACC Resident/per child (dependent on scholarship eligibility)
www.accleisureservices.com

Bulldog Volleyball Camp
706-542-4788: Volleyball Camp
Ages: 6-12th Graders
Dates: Skill Camp: 6/14-6/16 , Position Camp: 6/17-6/19, Combination Camp: 6/14-6/19, Training Camp: 7/10-7/12
Ages: 3-12th Graders
Date: Day Camp: 6/22-6/24
georgiavolleyball@hotmail.com

Camp C3 Prince Avenue Baptist Church
800-448-6955: The Ultimate Day Camp Experience
Ages: Open to all rising 1st-6th graders
Dates: 6/22-6/26
Fee: Payment options available
www.winshapecamps.org

Camp Toccoa
706-886-2457: Resident Camp
Camp for boys and girls, just an hour from Athens
Ages: 1st-12th Graders
Dates: one and two week sessions from 6/7-8/8
Camp is open year-round for community groups.
Fee: One-week sessions start at $450 for registrations received by 3/1
www.camptoccoa.org

Canopy Studio
706-549-8501: Canopy Kids Summer Camp
Ages: Two age group classes per session: K-2nd grades and 3rd-5th grades
Dates: Three 2-week sessions beginning 6/8-7/17, Monday thru Friday, 9am-Noon
Fee: $150/week or $250 for 2 weeks, if registered in advance for 2 weeks
Registration: e-mail AShowah@gmail.com
www.canopystudio.com

Champions for Children Athens
706-546-9446: Champ Camp
Weekly themes, field trips, weekly water play, arts & crafts
Ages: Rising Pre-K to 1st grade
Dates/Times: 5/26-7/31, 7am-6pm
Fee: Call for prices
www.champsforchildren.com

Champions for Children Oconee
770-725-4117: Champ Camp
Weekly themes, field trips, weekly water play, arts & crafts
Ages: Rising Pre-k to 5th Grade
Dates/Times: 5/26-7/31, 7am-6pm
Fee: Call for prices
 www.champsforchildren.com

Classic Martial Arts Club
706-353-3616: Karate Summer Camp for Kids
Kids will learn karate techniques and age appropriate self-defense and be introduced to other Japanese martial arts like aikido and kendo in a fun and safe environment, kids will also do crafts like origami and calligraphy
Dates/Times: 6/8-6/12 and 8/10-8/14 from 10am-1pm
Fee: $99 includes free uniform
www.classic-mac.com

East Athens Community Center
706-613-3593: East Athens Day Camp
Program includes a variety of activities such as team sports, arts and crafts, music, swimming, field trips, resource library and more
Ages: 6-12
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24, 9am-3:30pm
Registration: Saturday, 4/18, 9am-Noon
Fee: $0-$29 per week/ACC Resident (dependent on scholarship eligibility)
www.accleisureservices.com

East Athens Community Center
706-613-3593: Teen Adventures Camp
Program includes a variety of activities such as team sports, arts and crafts, and music, learn to swim, field trips, resource library and more
Ages: 13-15
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24, 9am-3:30pm
Registration: 4/18, 9am-Noon
Fee: $0 - $29 per week/ACC Resident
www.accleisureservices.com

East Athens Educational Dance Center
706-613-3624
Dance Camps
Ages: 6-15
Dates/Times: Summer Dance Camp, 6/8-7/3, 8am-Noon; Hip Hop Dance Camp: 4/8-7/3, 1-4pm; Summer Dance Project: 7/6-8/7, 8am-1pm
Registration: 4/13-5/7, Monday-Thursday, 1-7pm
Fee: $0 - $41 per week/ACC Resident/per child
www.accleisureservices.com

Good Dirt
706-355-3161: Art & Pottery Classes
Ages: 4-6
Dates: Pottery Fun: 5/26-5/29; Prehistoric World: 6/1-6/5; Take to the Skies: 6/8-6/12; Choo-Choo!:6/15-6/19; Garden Art: 6/22-6/26; Construction Production: 6/29-7/3; Young Naturalists: 7/6-7/10; Volcanoes: 7/13-7/17; Undersea World: 7/20-7/24; Rainforest Adventure: 7/27-7/31; Funky Folk Art: 8/3-8/7; More Pottery Fun: 8/10-8/14
Ages 7-10:
Dates: Clay Slab Construction: 5/26-5/29; Drawing and Painting: 6/1-6/5; Turning and Burning: 6/8-6/12; Mythological Beasts: 6/15-6/19; Groovy Gardens: 6/22-6/26; Animal Sculptures: 6/29-7/3; Fantasy Food: 7/6-7/10; Asian Pottery: 7/13-7/17; Invention: 7/20-7/24; Beyond Pottery: 7/27-7/31; Shelter: 8/3-8/7; Turning to Burning II: 8/10-814
Ages 11-18:
Dates: Knitting for Girls & Boys: 5/26-5/29; Pottery on the Wheel: 6/1-6/5; Tile & Mosaic: 6/8-6/12; Fused Glass Fun: 6/15-6/19; Glass Fusing & Slumping: 6/22-6/26; Dinnerware: 6/29-7/3; Figurative Clay Sculpture: 7/13-7/17; Revolutionary Pottery: 7/20-7/24; Words & Images: 7/27-7/31
www.gooddirt.net

Gymboree Play & Music
706-543-2174: Bubble Camp 2009!
Ages: 3-5 years
Dates/Times: Mon and Wed from 2-5pm School Skills, Sports and Gymboree All-In-One Camp!
Fees: June and July- $220/month
www.gymboreeclasses.com

Harmony Studios
706-548-0821: Summer Music Camp
Unique camp offering instruction in piano, voice, and drama
Ages: 6-12
Dates/Times: 6/8-6/19 , 7am - 6pm
Cost: $70 per week

Jazzercise
706-310-9878 : Junior Jazzerkamp
Dancing, exercising, crafts, games and snacks
provided
Ages: 4-12
Dates/Times: 7/13-7/16, 10:30am-2:30pm
jazzoconee55@yahoo.com

Kids R Kids
706-546-9400: Super Summer Camp
Lots of fun field trips, water playground, experienced teachers, weekly fee-all inclusive
Ages: K-12
Dates: 5/26-8/4
www.krk23ga.com

Lay Park Summer Day Camp
706-613-3596: Day Camp
Variety of activities such as team sports, arts & crafts, music, swimming, field trips, resource library, computer lab, career day and more
Ages: 6-12
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24, 9am-3:30pm
Registration: 4/18, 9am-Noon
Fee: $0-$29 per week/ACC Resident; $44 per week/Non-ACC Resident
www.accleisureservices.com

Let’s Get Wild
706-310-0088: 9th Annual Outdoor Wilderness Camp
Ages: Boys & girls ages 10-13
Dates: Overnight beginning Sunday, 7/12-Friday, 7/17
Fee: $425 (all inclusive)
Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA
www.letsgetwild.net

Memorial Park Summer Day Camp
706-613-3580: Day Camp
Variety of activities, such as team sports, arts and crafts, music, swimming, lectures, movies, field trips and more
Ages: 6-12
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24, 9am-3:30pm
Registration: 4/4, 9am-Noon at Memorial Park Rec Hall
Fee: $0 - $35 per week/ACC Resident; $53 per week/Non-ACC resident
www.accleisureservices.com

New Moon Learning Environment
706-338-2892: Summer Adventure Camp
Your child will experience the great outdoors as we travel to different state parks and natural areas each day. Activities include swimming, hiking, boating and more
Ages: 6-12
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, 6/15-6/19, 6/22-6/26, 7/13-7/17, 7/20-7/24
Fee: $150 per week includes activity and travel expenses.

Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department
706-769-3965: Summer Day Camp & Summer Sports Camps
A variety of activities offered including football, basketball, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, baseball, baton, track & field, outdoor adventure and science.
Ages: 4-17
www.ocprd.com

All Sports Camp I at Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19 – 9am-noon
Boys and girls ages 5-8. Participants will learn a variety of games through instruction and situational play and games. Instructed by Joey Echols.
Fee: $75

All Sports Camp II at Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 – 9am-noon
Boys and girls ages 9-12 participants will learn a variety of games through instruction and situational play and games. Instructed by Joey Echols.
Fee: $75

Baseball, Session I at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4 – 9am-noon
Boys ages 7 – 15 learn the fundamentals of baseball through drills, batting practice, situational play and games. Instructed by Coach Fricks & Coach Gooch.
Fee: $75

Baseball, Session II at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11 – 9am-noon
Boys ages 7 – 15 learn the fundamentals of baseball through drills, batting practice, situational play and games. Instructed by Coach Fricks & Coach Gooch. Fee: $75

Baseball at North Oconee High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4 – 9am-noon
Boys ages 7 – 15 learn the fundamentals of baseball through drills, batting practice, situational play and games. Instructed by Coach Sapp.
Fee: $75

Baseball, Hitting & Pitching at North Oconee High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11 – 9am-noon
Boys ages 9-15 learn the fundamentals specific to baseball hitting and pitching. Instructed by Coach Sapp.
Fee: $75

Basketball – Coed – at North Oconee High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18 – 12 noon-4pm
Open to boys and girls ages 7 – 15 to expand and develop basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and defense through drills and practice games. Instructed by Coach Wilson.
Fee: $90

Basketball-Coed--at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, July 6 through Thursday, July 9 —Times 9am-noon
Boys and girls ages 7 – 15 expand and develop basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense through drills and practice games. Instructed by Coach Youngblood.
Fee: $75

Baton/Dance – at Oconee Veterans Park Community Center Gym
Dates/Times: Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11 – 9am-noon
Open to girls ages 7 – 13. The camp will combine instruction of baton and dance skills for all levels taught by the UGA Twirling and Dance Coach as well as the UGA Redcoat Band Majorette and Georgettes Danceline Captains. Ages for the camp range from K-8th grades and groups will be divided by age and level once evaluated. Kids can expect a very rewarding, fun and motivating camp! Instructed by Coach Candy Byrd.
Fee: $75

Football at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 – 8:30am-12:30pm
Campers ages 7 – 15 work on football fundamentals, drills and game play. Instructed by Coach Olson.
Fee: $90

Football at North Oconee High School
Dates/Times : Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 – 8:30am-12:30pm
Campers ages 7 – 15 work on football fundamentals, drills and game play. Instructed by Coach Tuley.
Fee: $90

Golf, Session I at A & F Driving Range
Dates/Times: Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19 – 9am-noon
Camp is recommended for first time and intermediate junior golfers, ages 7 – 15. Campers will learn basic skills, golf rules, etiquette and strategies. Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own. Instructed by Clay Chappell.
Fee: $90

Golf, Session II at A & F Driving Range
Dates/Times : Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 – 9am-noon
Camp is recommended for first time and intermediate junior golfers, ages 7 – 15. Campers will learn basic skills, golf rules, etiquette and strategies. Equipment will be provided if you do not have your own. Instructed by Clay Chappell.
Fee: $90

Lacrosse – Girls – at Herman C. Michael Park
Dates/Times : Monday, July 6 through Thursday, July 9 – 9am-noon
Girls ages 10 – 17 develop lacrosse skills and learn the rules of the game. Equipment will be provided. Instructed by OCPRD Staff or a League coach.
Fee: $90

Lacrosse – Boys – at Herman C. Michael Park
Dates/Times: Monday, July 6 through Thursday, July 9 – 6pm-9pm
Boys ages 10 – 17 learn the skills and rules of lacrosse. Equipment will be provided. Instructed by OCPRD Staff or a League coach.
Fee: $90

Moving with Science at Oconee Veterans Park
Dates/Times: Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 – 9am-3:00pm
Boys and girls ages 6-12. Discover how things move with science. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults and simple machines. Make your own sidewalk chalk, crystal gardens and chromatography-dyed T-shirt! Instructed by: Mad Science of North Georgia staff.
Fee: $225

Outdoor Adventure Camp based from Oconee Veterans Park
Dates/Times: July 20 – July 24 – 8am-6pm
Program Coordinator, Mark Perkins – Email: mperkins@oconee.ga.us
Have the experience of a lifetime! Are you up for a real challenge? Boys and girls ages 12 – 15 will participate in a different outdoor excursion each day, such as ropes course, horseback riding, hiking, white water rafting, plus one overnight camping experience. A great opportunity for youth to experience the outdoors in a fun, safe and exciting setting. Guaranteed to be the highlight of the summer. Participants are required to bring their own lunch. Sign up now to reserve your space. Limited space available.
Fee: $220

Science Sleuths at Oconee Veterans Park
Dates/Times: Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 – 9am-3:00pm
Boys and girls ages 6-12. Participants will learn to decode the world around them as a Mad Science sleuth, send secret messages to their friends, get a taste for space with an astronaut snack, explore the universe with their own orbiter and use teamwork to unearth pollution solutions. Come uncover the answers to these mysteries and more! Instructed by: Mad Science of North Georgia staff.
Fee: $225

Soccer at Oconee Veterans Park
Dates/Times : Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25 – 9am-11:30am and Tuesday, June 23rd 6pm-7:30pm
Boys and girls ages 5 – 17 expand and develop their individual soccer skills and build on team tactics. Instructed by Coach Connors of Oconee County High School.
Fee: $100

Softball – Girls – at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4 – 9am-noon
Girls ages 7 – 15 learn the fundamentals of softball through drills, batting practice, situational play and games. Instructed by Coach Green.
Fee: $75

Speed and Agility at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11 – 8am-noon
Boys and girls ages 7 – 15 work to develop their speed, quickness, agility and lateral movement. Instructed by Coach Mize.
Fee: $75

Strength, Speed and Agility at North Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4 – 1pm-4pm
Boys and girls ages 7 – 15 work to develop their strength, speed, quickness, agility and lateral movement. Instructed by Coach Tountasakis.
Fee: $75

Track and Field at Oconee County High School
Dates/Times: Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 – 9am-noon
Boys and girls ages 7 – 15 work to improve various track and field skills through various skills and fun games. Instructed by Coach Mize.
Fee: $75

Volleyball at Oconee Veterans Park
Dates/Times: Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11 – 6pm-8:30pm
Girls ages 9 – 15 learn the fundamental skills used in competitive volleyball, through drills and game play. Instructed by Coach Hefner.
Fee: $75

Volleyball at North Oconee High School
Dates/Times: Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16 –12pm-2:30pm
Girls ages 9 – 15 learn the fundamental skills used in competitive volleyball, through drills and game play. Instructed by Coach Keefer.
Fee: $75

Zany Sports Camp at Herman C. Michael Park
Dates/Times: July 27 through July 31 - 8am-6pm
Program Coordinators, Tony Lathrup/Mark Perkins – Email tlathrup@oconee.ga.us or mperkins@oconee.ga.us
Instructed by OCPRD staff. Engage in a wide variety of fun non-traditional sports or familiar sports and games with zany modifications. Offered to boys and girls ages 6 - 11.
Fee: $75

Open Hearts Center Inc.
706 354-8566: Open Hearts Camp Of Love
Field trips, arts and crafts,education,swimming, spiritual morals, special needs.
Ages: 3 - 16
Dates/Times: 6/1- 8/3, 9am-3pm

Parkview Community Center
706-613-3603: Summer Day Camp
Weekly themes and field trips, enjoy swim time at Rocksprings Pool, play sports, complete arts and crafts projects and more
Ages: 6-12
Dates: Monday-Friday, 6/1-7/24
Fee: $0-$25 per child/per week/ACC Resident
www.accleisureservices.com

Project START
706-613-3580: Cognitive Disabilities/Autism Camp
This camp serves individuals with cognitive disabilities and/or autism and is open to qualified students currently enrolled in the Clarke County School District
Ages: 6-21
Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/8-7/16, 8am-2pm
Registration: Call (706) 613-3580
www.accleisureservices.com

Sandy Creek Park
706-613-3615: Day Camp
Combines summer fun and recreation with natural exploration, hiking and discovery
Ages: 7-12 & 13-15
Dates/Times: 6/1-7/10, 8:30am-4pm
Fee: $0-61/ACC residents 7-12, $0-92/ACC resident 13-15, $92/Non-ACC Resident 7-12, $102/Non-ACC Resident 13-15
www.accleisureservices.com

School Street Gym (gymnastics, tumbling & more)
706-769-1239: Themed Gymnastics Camps
Lunch, art & t-shirt included! Themed camps will include; tumbling, sports, tumble track, zip line, arts, pizza & juice, bounce house, face paint, bubbles...
Ages: 3yrs-10yrs. Last camp 10yrs-14yrs, School Street Idol; learn walkovers & handsprings...for cheerleaders too!
Dates: 6/1 & 6/2 Luau, 6/8 & 6/9 Super Hero, 6/15 & 6/16 School Street Idol, 6/22 & 6/23 Pirates of the Gym, 6/29 & 6/30 Luau, 7/6 & 7/7 Super Hero 7/13 & 7/14 Pirates of the Gym, 7/20 & 7/21 (Ages 10yrs-14yrs) School Street Idol
Times: 9am-1pm (lunch included)
Cost: $75, 1st sibling $65, 2nd sibling $55
Website: www.schoolstreetgym.com

Skate Park of Athens at Southeast Clarke Park
706-613-3871: Hot Wheels Camp
Skateboarding, biking and roller-skating at Southeast Clarke Park Skate Park - All levels of skill welcome
Ages: 6-14
Dates/Times: 6/8-6/12, 9am-Noon
Fee: $0-$42/ACC Resident; $63/Non-ACC Resident
Parent Orientation: 6/8 at 8am at SE Clarke Park
www.accleisureservices.com

Southeast Clarke Park
706-613-3589: Soccer Camp
Co-ed camp designed for players to learn and develop fundamental soccer skills
Ages: 4-16: Micro (under 6), PeeWee (under 8), Mites (under 10), Midgets (under 12), Junior (under 14), Senior (under 16)
Dates/Times: 6/1-6/5, 9am-Noon
Registration: 4/6 at Bishop Park, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Fee: $0-$42/ACC Resident; $63/Non-ACC Resident
www.accleisureservices.com

State Botanical Garden of Georgia
706-542-6156: Garden Earth Summer Camp
Website: www.uga.edu/botgarden/educationalevents.html

  • In Garden Earth I, campers explore pollinators, soil critters and food chains in the gardens and forest of the Garden. Session 1--6/8-6/12 and Session 2--6/15-6/19, ages 5-8, time: 9am-noon, cost: $85 members, $95 non-members
  • In Garden Earth II, campers investigate water, insects via carnivorous plants and how trees provide clean air. Session 1--7/6-7/10 and Session 2--7/13-7/17, ages 5-8, time: 9am-noon, cost: $85 members, $95 non-members
  • Sweet Pea Summer Camp
    For young nature lovers and their adult helpers, the Sweet Pea Club offers a marvelous introduction to the natural world. ages: 3 - 4, dates: 6/22-6/26, times: 9-11am, cost: members $100, non-members $110
  • Ninja Scout Adventure Camp
    Ninja Scout Adventure is designed to awaken respect and deepen harmony with the natural world through games, lessons, and songs. ages: 9-12 dates: 7/1-7/2, times: 9am - 3pm, cost: members $75; non-member $85

Teens in Action
706-613-3625
Teens will spend the morning volunteering for local non-profit and government agencies followed by an afternoon or recreational activities
Ages: 13-15
Dates/Times: 4/15-19, 4/22-16, 7/6-10, 7/13-17, 7/20-24, 9am-3pm
Registration: 4/4, 9am-Noon at Allen House and Continues Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Fee: $0-$58/ACC Resident per week; $87/Non-ACC Resident per week
www.accleisureservices.com

The Little Cherubim Early Learning & Development Center
706-552-0515: Kamp TLC ~ Space Adventures
Weekly field trips, all meals included, arts & crafts, swimming lessons, music, computers, cooking, spanish, yoga, karate, and more!
Ages: 4-12
Dates: Starting May 26th
Times: 6:30am-6:30pm (2nd Shift care Available until 12 midnight)
Cost: $95/week

UGA IHSA Club Equestrian Team
603-494-6842: Horse Camp at Silverthorn Farm
Includes trail riding, arts & crafts, pony games, lessons, horse education and ice cream
Ages: All ages and experience
Dates/Times: To be determined, three separate weeks throughout the months of June & July
Fee: $250 per week
Call or email Brienna for more information
brie315@uga.edu

University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education
706-542-3537: Summer Academy
A series of specialty camps designed for middle and high school students who want to do amazing things. They will put you in the middle of your dreams and show you how to make them a reality. You’ll work with professionals, get hands-on experience and meet other students who are just as passionate about these things as you are
www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ppd/summer_academy

University of Georgia Golf Course
706-369-5739: Golf Camp
Dates/Times: Level 1 General Instruction, 5 Day Camps: 6/1-5 and 7/6-10, 8:30am-1pm;
Level 2 Intermediate, 3 Day Camps: 6/10-12 and 7/15-17, 8:30am-Noon;
Level 3 Advanced, 3 Day Camps: 6/17-19 and 7/22-24, 8:30am-Noon
Fees: $150-$175
Please see golf course website for more information and sign up details. Family Golf Days planned for June-August. After School programs offered.
www.golfcourse.uga.edu

YWCO
(706) 354-7880: Summer Day Camp
Children enjoy daily swimming, music, skits, games, arts & crafts, field trips
Dates/Times: Camp runs weekly beginning Monday-Friday, 6/1,7:30am-6pm, Attend one week or all summer
Fee: Weekly cost is $105. Out-of-town field trips will have an additional weekly fee
www.ywco.org

 Vacation Bible School & Church Programs

Central Presbyterian Church
706-549-9284; Crocodile Dock
A Cajun/Bayou adventure buzzing with fun while learning about God.
Ages: 4 years old - rising 6th graders
Dates: June 1 - June 5
Times: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Website: www.athenscentralpres.org

Faith Presbyterian Church
706-769-8315: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School
Come join us at Son Rock Kids Camp where kids build their live on the Rock: Jesus!
Ages: 4 year old through rising 6th grade
Dates: 6/15-6/19
Times: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $5 per child; max $15 per family
Website: www.faithpcachurch.org

First Christian Church of Athens
706-549-1915: Camp Shalom
This vacation bible school will introduce the children to the life of Jesus as God's love revealed to the world.
Ages: 4-11
Dates: June 1-5th
Times: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Website: www.fccathens.org

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
706-548-3329: Discovery Canyon
Join us for games, crafts, bible stories, food, music, field trips, and more as we trek through the canyon together!
Ages: 3-12 (cannot have started 7th grade)
Dates: 6/22-6/26
Times: 9am-12pm for preschool, 9am-4pm for elementary age
Cost: $10 for preschool, $25 for elementary age
Website: www.holycrosslutheran.ws

Open Hearts Center, Inc.
706 354-8566: Open Hearts Camp Of Love
Field trips, arts and crafts, educational keep up, swimming, spiritual morals, love sessions, specail needs children etc.
Ages: 3 - 16
Dates: 6/1- 8/3
Times: 9am-3pm
Cost: Call for prices

Redeemer Presbyterian Church
706-227-3344: "Reach for the Summit"
We will be climbing mountains!!!
Ages: Rising 4 year-olds - rising 5th graders
Dates: 6/22-6/26
Times: 9am - noon
Cost: Free!
Website: www.redeemerathens.com


 

 

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