Summer Academy at UGA isn’t just your typical summer camp – it's a STEAM and career exploration opportunity ran by UGA's Georgia Center for Youth Programs. Designed for ages 8–17, families can choose from over 60 different camp options like Mini Medical School, Robotics, and Legal & Mock Trial for the high school ages, as well as Junior Camp options for the elementary age group like Space Explorers and STEM Immersion. It’s ideal for curious kids and teens who love digging into science and technology and are interested in learning some real-world skills on a college campus.
Join us in celebrating over 30 years of summer learning fun! Scroll on to learn more about camp offerings and how to get registered.
2026 Camp Programming |
Summer Academy at UGA kicks off June 1 and runs through the end of July 2026, with most day camps held Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Select programs also offer residential camp options for campers ready for a more immersive experience. Overnight participants stay on campus, with all meals included (additional housing fees apply).
All activities take place on the UGA campus and at the UGA Center for Continuing Education in Athens, GA, giving campers the opportunity to experience learning in a true college setting.
Check out more popular camp categories for each age group:
Junior Camps (Ages 8-10)
- Earth Science Junior
- Life Science Junior
- Water Wise Junior
- Space Explorers Junior
- STEM Immersion Junior
Middle & High School Camps (11-17)
- Zoology
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Cybersecurity
- Multimedia Journalism
- 3D Animation
Financial Aid Assistance is available and limited. Submit your application online here.
Visit www.UGASummer.com to view additional Youth Programs offered for summer 2026.
Registration |
Registration is currently OPEN!
View the full list of camps and access their registration links using the button below.
For questions email gc-questions@uga.edu
or submit this form.
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