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Athens Academy has a great variety of activities open to ALL students in the community—you don't have to attend Athens Academy to join us for a summer packed with FUN! From traditional summer camp and sports camps to programs focused on technology, art, creativity, and more, there's something for everyone ages 5-18.

For the 2026 Summer Camp Season, the Athens Area Humane Society is offering 2 sets of week-long camps that will provide an opportunity for children to engage in experiences that teach and encourage empathy, responsibility, and furry companionship

For nearly 170 years, the Athens YMCA has been a safe, nurturing place where kids can belong, play, and grow. Through fun, enriching program  like Camp Kelley, we give children a place to build confidence an  friendships—while parents can work, recharge, and feel confident their kids are cared for.

Bear Hollow Zoo’s Story Safari half-day Mini Camps for ages 4–6 offer an engaging summer experience inside Memorial Park, where campers meet native animal ambassadors and explore the connection between stories and wildlife.

Basketball training that focuses on individual improvement designed for grades 1st and up. Each camp focuses on fundamental skill development through skill work, competitions, and games.  

Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.

Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.

Explore new interests this summer! Located in Daniellsville, GA, Camp Maranatha offers week-long overnight camp adventures for ages 9 to 14 filled with horseback riding, swimming and lake activities, ziplines, tabernacle services, campfires, scripture reading, and really good food. 

Looking for a memorable overnight summer camp experience where the kids can be UNPLUGGED? Camp Swamp is a Christian organization offering 6 week-long camps filled with spiritual growth, endless outdoor activities, and opportunities to build life-long friendships.

Camp-a-Palooza Gymnastics Day Camp at Bishop Park (home of Athens-Clarke County’s gymnastics programs) is a high-energy camp ages 6-12 will totally flip out about! This all-day camp mixes themed activities, gymnastics challenges, group games, and creative fun with plenty of tumbling and games with qualified instructors.

Canopy Studio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to enriching the culture of our community and the lives of individuals through aerial dance, movement education, and performance arts.

Creative Explorers Camp invites rising 3rd - 5th graders to spend an inspiring week on UGA’s main campus to explore specialty topics they don’t typically experience in a traditional classroom setting. Each day features a different theme including including art, music, nature, words, and culinary creativity!

If your child loves movement, rhythm, and creative expression, the East Athens Educational Dance Center offers a variety of dance camps and summer programs that are perfect for kids and teens with different interests and skill levels. 

Exploring the Earth Summer Camp is a nature-based camp designed for ages 7 to 12 that blends hands-on science, visual arts, and STEAM activities into one exciting experience for kids.

At Fox Den Third Space, we believe that children need a "third space" beyond their homes and schools, a place where they can develop independence and form meaningful relationships. Newly located within the Chase Warehouse District in Athens, Fox Den Third Space is hosting unique summer camps for ages 5 to 17 that include themes like MythBusters Camp, Out of the Box STEM Camp, and Animal Care Mini Camp.

Foxfire Woods and Farm offers a unique summer camp experience that combines the joys of outdoor exploration with hands-on learning by teaching children about the importance of nature, healthy foods, physical activity, and animal care for ages 3 to 15.

Join us for a week of play-based learning including Black History, art, and sports activities designed for grades K through 8th.

Looking for a high-energy summer camp for your kids? Join Karate Oconee's Martial Arts Summer Camps where fun meets discipline and skill-building! Join us for games, projects, outings, plus the development of confidence, respect, self-control, and friendship.

Milledge Avenue Baptist Church invites campers ages Kindergarten through 5th grade to discover their strength in God while enjoying a week of engaging, hands-on activities that feature music, science, Bible stories, and Morning and Closing Assemblies, games, and SNOW-themed crafts! 

Let your kids go on a National Park adventure this summer – no road trip required! Campers ages 4–12 will “visit” a different park each week through hands-on learning about the location's unique landscapes and wildlife while also enjoying water play, fishing fun, hammocks, and of course... s'mores!

Merit Music Academy is a private lessons music school in Athens, GA. This summer, we are offering small-group Summer Intensives in a variety of subjects such as Ukulele, Theory, A Cappella, Songwriting, and Puppetry for ages 6 to 12.

Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!

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A traveling camp that visits different locations throughout Georgia offering a variety of outdoor and indoor activities each day. Designed for ages 6 through 12.

Our athletes rank highly in all local, state and regional competitions. We give the same amount of attention to all children all the time. Our 25k sq. ft. facility in Watkinsville, Georgia is climate controlled and has separate classes and team areas.

Oconee Music is a community-centered music studio where students of all  ages grow with confidence, creativity, and joy. Through private lessons, group classes, and engaging camps, we nurture musicianship in a supportive, inspiring environment where every student is valued.

RUSH Athens is an indoor Trampoline Park offering active and exciting STEM camps for kids ages 1st through 6th grade. Campers will explore innovative projects, compete in group challenges, and make new friends.

If your family loves spending time at Sandy Creek Park and Sandy Creek Nature Center, summer is the perfect time to take advantage of the kid-friendly outdoor camp experiences they have to offer.

Got a kiddo who loves baking? Smallcakes Athens is hosting their second annual Cupcake Wars baking camp and competition for kids ages 6 to 13!

For the 2026 Summer Camp season, we are offering 7 weeks of Art Camp  designed for ages 6 and up. Each camp day will be themed with projects  that incorporate lots of painting, arts & crafts, instruction and  FUN!

Week-long STEM-based academic day and residential camps for elementary, middle, and high school students on UGA's campus.

We'd love to have your kids join us for our super fun, super chill, super creative Kid's Farm Camp at Sweet Olive Farm! Kids ages 6 to 12 will learn about animal care while enjoying music, art, and farm exploration.

This summer, The Goddard School of Athens is hosting two exciting camp experiences for ages 6 to 8 and rising Pre-K & Kindergartners that focus on both hands-on learning play and grade readiness!

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!

The Stage Oconee is a theatre company located in Watkinsville, GA that offers 6 weeks of theatrical camps for young actors in grades K through 12. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just stepping onto the stage for the first time, we have a camp that's perfect for you!

At The Studio Athens, we love the arts. Spend your Summer dancing, singing, acting, and creating at with us. Campers will explore music, movement, and art that will foster creative expression and imaginative play! 

Have an athlete that wants to sharpen their baseball skill this summer? ⚾️ The team at The Yard at Wire Park is offering an exciting lineup of skill-building camps for players ages 5–12 that combine focused instruction with plenty of fun.

Thirsty Paintbrush summer camps give campers ages 6 to 15 a fun, creative space to explore painting, drawing, watercolors, charcoals & pastels, printmaking and more each week through guided instruction. Perfect for all skill levels!

Twisted Moon Studios is a local art studio bringing vibrant classes, parties, workshops, summer camps and more to its community. Perfect for artists of all ages and skill levels, we truly believe art is for everyone, and we are ready to help you reach your artistic potential!

The mission of Wild Earth Camp is to connect children ages 4–13 to the natural environment while they learn and have fun. We do this through exploration, play and teaching earth skills like building structures, tracking wildlife, crafting, storytelling, and studying birds and native plants.