Community Corner
Time for Summer Camp
Find the right camp for toddlers, tweens and teens with our guide.
Right around the corner, school’s out and camp’s in. Do you know where you’ll broaden your child’s horizons? Our listings are arranged by age appropriateness so you can zip straight to the most applicable section. Some camps will be listed more than once if they are available to more than one age group.
Have fun, stay hydrated and don’t forget your sunscreen.
Ages 3-6
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Alice DePass Studio of Dance Camps, 706-769-1177.
• Cinderella’s Dance & Acting Camp, ages 3.5-6, June 13-15, 9:30-11 a.m., $65
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• My Chance to Dance Mini-Camp, ages 2.5-3.5, June 13-15, 9-10:30 a.m., $65
• Tinkerbell’s Ballet Camp, ages 3-5, July 11-13, 9:30-11 a.m., $65
• Fancy Nancy Ballet Camp, ages 3-6, July 16 9-11 a.m., $30
• Angelina’s Ballerina Camp, ages 3-5, July 23, 9-11 a.m., $30
Athens Tae Kwon Do Camps, 706-353-0857.
• Introduction to Tae Kwon Do, ages 5-7, May 23-27 and Aug. 1-5, 9-11:30 a.m., $90 per week, Athens Tae Kwon Do, 706-353-0857.
• Martial Arts Camp, ages 5-7, June 6-July 25, $90 half-day and $125 full-day
Around the World Camp (world culture, art, music and dance), ages 2-5, June 20-24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $100 per week, Whole: Mind Body Art & Floorspace 706-410-0283.
Canopy Studio Trapeze Camps, 706-549-8501 or ashowah@gmail.com.
• Summer Camp kindergarten-5th grade, June 6-July 22, 9 a.m.-noon, $150 per week or $250 per two weeks with advance registration.
• Day camp, kindergarten-5th grade, June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon on Monday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, $180 ($280 if taken along with regular camp week).
Good Dirt Camps, ages 4-6, May 23-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, $125 per week, 706-355-3161.
Kidventures Gymnastics Mini-Camps, ages 3-5, May 23-July 29, 9 a.m.-noon, $42 per week ACC residents and $63 per week non-residents, ages 3-5, Bishop Park, 706-613-3589.
Lil Kickers Camp, ages 4-7, June 6-9, 9-11:30 a.m. $100, UGA Soccer Complex, 706-425-3143.
Lil Star Tennis Camp, ages 5-6, May 31-July 22, 8:30-9:15 a.m. or 9:15-10 a.m., $39-48 per week ACC residents and $49-58 per week non-residents, Bishop Park, 706-613-3592.
Lyndon House Arts Center Camps, 706-613-3623.
• Musical Instruments from Around the World, ages 4-6, June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon, $63 ACC resident plus $10 lab fee; $95 non-resident plus $10 lab fee
• Georgia O’Keeffe (outdoor painting inspired by the artist), ages 4-6, June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon, $63 ACC resident plus $10 lab fee, $95 non-ACC resident plus $10 lab fee, 706-613-3623.
Spanish Language and Enrichment Summer Camps, May 23-July 29, $75 a week, contact Tobie Trudeau for more information on dates and location at tbtrudeau@gmail.com.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia Camps, 706-542-6156.
• Garden Earth I Camp, ages 5-8, June 6-17 and June 20-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon, $105 members and $115 non-members.
• Garden Earth II Camp, ages 5-8, June 20-24 and June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon, $105 members, $115 non-members.
• Sweet Pea Camp, ages 3-4, July 12-15, 9 -11 a.m.$85 members and $95 non-members.
Ages 6-12
• Broadacres Summer Day Camp: So You Think You Can Camp, ages 6-12, June 6-July 29, $25 per week ACC residents and $38 per week non-residents, Broadacres Community Center, 706-613-3600.
• East Athens Summer Day Camp, ages 6-12, June 6-July 29, $29 per week ACC residents and $44 per week non-residents, East Athens Community Center, 706-613-3593.
• Lay Park Summer Day Camp: 50 States in 40 Days, ages 6-12, June 6-July 29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $29 per week ACC residents and $44 per week non-residents, Lay Park, 706-613-3596.
• Memorial Park Summer Day Camp, ages 6-12, June 6-July 29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $35 per week ACC residents and $53 per week for non-residents, Memorial Park, 706-613-3580.
• Parkview Summer Day Camp, ages 6-12, June 6-July 28, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25 per week ACC residents and $38 per week non-residents, Parkview Community Center, 706-613-3601 or 706-613-3603.
• Rocksprings Summer Day Camp: Scooby Doo, Where Are You?, ages 6-12, June 6-July 29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25 per week ACC residents and $38 per week non-residents, Rocksprings Community Center, 706-613-3606.
• Sandy Creek Summer Day Camp, ages 7-12, June 6-July 22, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $61 per week ACC residents and $92 per week non-residents, Sandy Creek Nature Center and Sandy Creek Park, 706-613-3615.
ACC Tennis Camps at Bishop Park, 706-613-3589.
• Star Junior Tennis Camp, ages 7-15, May 31-July 22, 8:30-10 a.m., $56-70 per week ACC residents and $66-80 non-residents.
• Academy Tennis Camp, ages 9-16, May 31-July 22, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $88-109 per week ACC residents and $99-119 per week non-residents.
• Tennis-Lunch-Swim Camp, ages 7-11 and 12-16, May 31-July 22, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $88-109 per week ACC residents and $99-119 per week non-residents, Bishop Park, 706-613-3589.
Alice DePass Studio of Dance Camps, 706-769-1177.
Gotta Dance! Dance and Musical Theatre Camp, ages 8-11, July 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon, $160.
The Art of Ballet, ages 7-9 and 10-12, July 25-27, 9 a.m.-noon, $115.
Around the World Camp (world culture, art, music and dance), ages 7-10, June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $100 per week, Whole: Mind Body Art & Floorspace, 706-410-0283.
Athens Creative Theatre, 706-613-3628.
• The Knights of the Rad Table, ages 8-12, June 13-24, 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $173 ACC resident and $260 non-resident.
• Hansel and Gretel Theatre Camp, ages 8-12, July 18-29, 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $173 ACC resident and $260 non-resident, held at Morton Theatre.
Athens Tae Kwon Do Camps, 706-353-0857.
• Introduction to Tae Kwon Do, ages 8-12, May 23-27 and Aug. 1-5, 1-4 p.m. (ages 8-12), $90 per week.
• Martial Arts Camp, ages 8-12, June 6-July 25, $90 half-day and $125 full-day.
Canopy Studio Trapeze Camps, 706-549-8501 or ashowah@gmail.com.
• Summer Camp kindergarten-fifth grade, June 6-July 22, 9 a.m.-noon, $150 per week or $250 per two weeks with advance registration.
• Day camp, kindergarten-fifth grade, June 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon on Monday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, $180 ($280 if taken along with regular camp week).
Camp-a-looza Gymnastics Day Camps, Kindergarten-sixth grade, May 23-July 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $59 per week ACC residents and $89 per week non-residents, Bishop Park, 706-613-3589.
Floorspace Teen Bellydance Camp, ages 11-17, July 11-15, 4:15-6:15 p.m., $65, floorspacestudio@gmail.com.
Good Dirt Camps, ages 7-10, May 23-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $155 per week, 706-355-3161.
Institute for Wild Intelligence, 706-224-2490.
• Wild Play! Basic Day Camp, ages 6-12, May 31-June 3 and June 6-10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $120 firt week and $150 second week.
• Wild Play! Advanced Day Camp, ages 8-12, June 13-17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $150
• Ndaka Overnight Adventure Camp, ages 11-14, July 7-14, $425.
Jennings Mill Tennis and Golf Camp, first-sixth grades, June 13-17 and July 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $175 for Jennings Mill members and $200 non-members, Jennings Mill tennis courts and golf building, 706-548-0660.
Lil Kickers Camp, ages 4-7, June 6-9, 9-11:30 a.m. $100, UGA Soccer Complex, 706-425-3143.
Lyndon House Arts Center Camps, 706-613-3623.
• The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe, ages 6-12, July 11-15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., $127 ACC resident plus $15 lab fee and $191 non-resident plus $15 lab fee.
• Faeries, Elves, and Dragons, ages 6-12, July 18-22, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., $127 ACC residents plus $15 lab fee and $191 non-ACC residents plus $15 lab fee.
• It’s My Planet: Tremendously Terrific Trees, ages 6-12, July 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon, $63 ACC resident plus $10 lab fee, $95 non-resident plus $10 lab fee.
New Moon Summer Adventure, ages 6-12, June 6-10 and 13-17, July 11-15 and 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $150 per week, Cindy Jones at 706-310-0013.
Skate Mini Camp, ages 6-12, June 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon, $42 ACC residents and 65 non-residents, Skate Park of Athens, 706-613-3871.
Soccer Mini Camp, ages 6-14, June 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon, $42 ACC residents, $65 non-residents, Southeast Clark Park, 706-613-3871.
Spanish Language and Enrichment Summer Camps, May 23-July 29, $75 a week, contact Tobie Trudeau for more information on dates and location at tbtrudeau@gmail.com.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia Camps, 706-542-6156.
• Garden Earth I Camp, ages 5-8, June 6-17 and June 20-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon, $105 members and $115 non-members.
• Garden Earth II Camp, ages 5-8, June 20-24 and June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-noon, $105 members, $115 non-members.
• Garden Explorer’s Camp, grades 4-7, July 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $140 members and $155 non-members.
UGA Rec Sports Youth Camp, May 31-June 3, June 6-10 and 13-17, ages 7-12, $120 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), $135 (9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.), $150 (7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) per session, Ramsey Student Center, 706-542-5060.
UGA Soccer Camps, UGA Soccer Complex, 706-425-3143.
• Georgia Day Soccer Camp, ages 8-13, June 6-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $225.
• Residential Soccer Camp I, ages 9-18, June 12-16, $550 resident and $450 commuter.
• Residential Soccer Camp II, girls only, ages 9-18, July 17-21, $550 resident and $450 commuter.
UGA School of Music Camps, School of Music, 706-542-2061.
• UGA Summer Music Camp, grades 6-12, June 5-9, $395 day students and $495 overnight, extra private lessons available at $50/hour.
• UGA Summer Twirl and Dance Camp, ages 8-18, June 12-16, $250 day students and $330 overnight, extra private lessons available at $25/half hour.
Zoo Camp, ages 7-9, June 6-10, 13-17, 20-24 and June 27-July, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $81 per week ACC residents and $122 per week for non-residents, Memorial Park, 706-613-3616 or 706-613-3580.
Teens
ACC Tennis Camps at Bishop Park, 706-613-3589.
• Academy Tennis Camp, ages 9-16, May 31-July 22, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $88-109 per week ACC residents and $99-119 per week non-resident
• Star Junior Tennis Camp, ages 7-15, May 31-July 22, 8:30-10 a.m., $56-70 per week ACC residents and $66-80 non-residents.
• Tennis-Lunch-Swim Camp, ages 7-11 and 12-16, May 31-July 22, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $88-109 per week ACC residents and $99-119 per week non-residents.
Alice DePass Studio of Dance Camps, 706-769-1177.
• Gotta Dance! Dance and Musical Theatre Camp, ages 12 and up, July 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon, $160.
• The Art of Ballet, ages 13 and up, July 25-27, 9 a.m.-noon, $115.
Athens Creative Theatre, 706-613-3628.
• Teen Encore Camp 1, ages 12-18, June 6-10, 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $75 ACC resident, $125 non-resident.
• Teen Encore Camp II, ages 13-18, July 11-15, 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $75 ACC resident, $125 non-resident.
Floorspace Teen Bellydance Camp, ages 11-17, July 11-15, 4:15-6:15 p.m., $65, floorspacestudio@gmail.com.
Good Dirt Camps, ages 11-18, May 23-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $165 per week, 706-355-3161.
Institute for Wild Intelligence, 706-224-2490 or tommy@wildintelligence.org.
• Ndaka Overnight Adventure Camp, ages 11-14, July 7-14, $425.
• Create Your Life: Arts-Based Empowerment Teen Camp, ages 14-18, July 18-24, $550.
Lyndon House Arts Center Camps, 706-613-3623
• Project Runway, ages 12 and older, July 25-29, 1-4 p.m., $63 ACC resident plus $10 lab fee; $95 non-resident plus $10 lab fee.
• Teens on Canvas, ages 12 and older, June 13-17, 1-4 p.m., $63 ACC resident plus $15 lab fee; $95 non-resident plus $15 lab fee.
Sandy Creek Teen Camp, ages 13-15, June 6-July 22, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $68 per week ACC residents and $102 per week non-residents, Sandy Creek Nature Center, 706-613-3615.
Soccer Mini Camp, ages 6-14, June 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon, $42 ACC residents, $65 non-residents, Southeast Clark Park, 706-613-3871.
UGA School of Music Camps, School of Music, 706-542-2061.
• Summer Marching Band Camp, grades 9-12, June 12-16, $380 day students and $480 overnight.
• Summer Music Camp, grades 6-12, June 5-9, $395 day students and $495 overnight, extra private lessons available at $50/hour.
• Summer Music Institute, grades 10-12, June 5-9, $395 day students and $495 overnight, extra private lessons available at $50/hour.
• Summer Twirl and Dance Camp, ages 8-18, June 12-16, $250 day students and $330 overnight, extra private lessons available at $25/half hour.
UGA Soccer Camps, UGA Soccer Complex, 706-425-3143.
• Georgia Day Soccer Camp, ages 8-13, June 6-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $225.
• Residential Soccer Camp I, ages 9-18, June 12-16, $550 resident and $450 commuter.
• Residential Soccer Camp II, girls only, ages 9-18, July 17-21, $550 resident and $450 commuter.
• High School Team Soccer Camp, girls only, July 23-26, $425 resident and $375 commuter.
For more info, 706-542-3537 or questions@georgiacenter.uga.edu.
• 3D Animation (ages 13-17), July 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $350.
• Adventure Travel Camp (ages 11-15), May 31-June 3, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $375.
• Architectural Design (ages 13-17), July 25-29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $320.
• Aviation Camp (ages 12-17) June 13-17, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $340 ($690 overnight).
• Bugs, Plants and Pathogens, Oh My! (Ages 11-15), July 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $300.
• College Preview (ages 13-16), June 19-25, $775 (overnight).
• Comic Book, Manga & Cartoon art (ages 11-17), June 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $300 day camp ($650 overnight).
• CSI Academy (ages 11-15), June 13-17, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $340 day camp ($690 overnight).
• Digital Film School Day Camp (ages 11-17), July 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $350.
• Digital Film School Overnight (ages 14-17), June 26-July 2, $725.
• Digital Photography (ages 12-17), June 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $340 ($690 overnight).
• Fashion Design Camp (ages 13-17), June 27-July 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $330 ($680 overnight).
• GameWerks 1: Video Game Design (ages 11-17), June 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $400 ($750 overnight, $75 weekend stay over fee for those attending GameWerks 2).
• GameWerks 2: Video Game Prototyping (ages 11-17), June 13-24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $700 ($1480 overnight – two weeks plus stay over weekend).
• Mini Medical School (ages 11-15), June 20-24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $350 ($700 overnight).
• Mock Trial Camp (ages 12-17), May 31-June 3, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $300.
• Robotics: Level 2 (ages 12-15), July 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $400.
• Secret Agent Camp (ages 11-15), July 5-8, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $320.
• Web & Graphic Design (ages 14-17), July 25-29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (web design is 8:30-11:30 a.m., graphic design is 12:30-3:30 p.m.), $199 half-day or $350 full-day.
Zoo Camp, ages 10-13, July 5-8, 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $81 per week ACC residents and $122 per week for non-residents, Memorial Park, 706-613-3616 or 706-613-3580.
