Welcome to Macaroni KID Athens' 2024 Summer Camp Guide, your ultimate guide to Athens-local summer camps!
Finding the right camp for your child(ren) can be an overwhelming task. Let Macaroni KID Athens help you find an option that best suits your child's needs, interests, and schedule.
What are some of the benefits of enrolling your child into a summer camp?
✔️ Building lifelong friendships
✔️ Creating independence
✔️ "Unplugged" creativity and learning
✔️ Leadership and teamwork skills
Find the perfect camp for your child, by category:
We will be adding more camps to the 2024 Summer Camp Guide frequently, so check back often!
Want to have your camp listed? Send me an e-mail: jessicasweeney@macaronikid.com
Athens Academy's Summer Program has a great variety of fun activities open to ALL students in the community! From traditional camps and sports camps to programs focused on technology and education, there's something for everyone ages 5-18. |
For the 2024 summer season, Athens Christian School is offering 15 camp options that include a large variety of activities for all interest levels such as agricultural science, sports, and fine arts for all ages. In addition, a day camp is offered for ages 3-11. |
Camp Kelley turns 88 this summer! Brought to you by the Athens YMCA, Camp Kelley offers a fun, encouraging, and high energy environment for children ages 5-13. Make new friends, get messy, and (everyone’s favorite) SWIM! |
Best Level Basketball Basketball training that focuses on individual improvement designed for grades1st through 8th. Each camp focuses on fundamental skill development through skill work, competitions and games. |
'Brella Studio Making a mess is a necessary part of learning, but cleaning up those messes at home can be stressful. That's why our art studio in East Athens is designed to be a safe place for that #BeautifulMess to happen, so parents can devote more time to the heroic act of raising your family. |
Canopy Studio Canopy Studio is a non-profit community arts center dedicated to enriching the culture of our community and the lives of individuals through aerial dance, movement education, and performance arts. |
Camp Hooray at esp For the 2024 season, Extra Special People Inc. (esp) is offering 8 weeks of camps designed for children and young adults with disabilities that include both general day camps at the Watkinsville location, and overnight camps in partnership with Camp Twin Lakes. No age limits! |
Legacy Oaks Farm Join in the fun at Horse Summer Camp! Campers, ages 5 to 11, ride everyday, learn horsemanship skills in the saddle and on the ground, enjoy arts and crafts, and make lasting memories! Each day we enjoy themed riding, including paint your pony and ride bareback, trail riding, games, and obstacles. |
Merit Music Academy 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. |
Oconee Gymnasitcs & Cheer Come flip, jump, and cheer your way through an unforgettable summer season with Oconee Gymnastics & Cheer! This year, we are offering 7 weeks of camp for your child(ren) to enjoy! ALL campers, ages 3 to 12, will experience BOTH Gymnastics and Ninja World during camp hours! |
Oconee Music Fun and engaging music lessons and camps that help kids develop self-confidence and discipline that they can apply to other areas in their life. |
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at The University of Georgia This year, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA will host educational programming offering six different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature. |
The Studio Athens 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! |
The Torrance Center for Creativity at UGA Creative Explorers Camp is a summer day camp series hosted by The Torrance Center for Creativity @ UGA designed to engage and enhance the imaginative capacities of rising 3rd-5th graders! Each week offers fun and immersive experiences on unique, creative topics such as art, music, performance, nature, and more! |
TREEHOUSE kid and craft is a kid's shop and creative studio who puts a lot of heart into the planning of each summer camp. This year, we are offering 18 camps that incorporate sensory experiences, creativity, problem-solving, and socio-emotional concepts for ages 4 through 14! |
Wild Earth Camp The mission of Wild Earth Camp is to connect children (ages 4 to 13) to the natural environment while they learn and have fun. We do this through exploration, sit spot, storytelling, play and teaching earth skills like building structures, tracking wildlife, crafting, and studying birds, plants and animals on the land. |
View our full list of 2024 summer camps and programs in and around the Athens, GA area:
Making a mess is a necessary part of learning, but cleaning up those messes at home can be stressful. That's why our art studio in East Athens is designed to be a safe place for that #BeautifulMess to happen, so parents can devote more time to the heroic act of raising your family.
855 Gaines School Road, Suite H, Athens, GA Read MoreAthens Clarke County Leisure Services will be offering full and half-day summer camp options for ages 6 through 17. Explore the outdoors, unleash your creativity, and improve your sports skills with us this summer!
Athens, GA Read MoreAlice DePass Studio of Dance offers multiple themed ballet classes for students ages 3 to 7. Dancers are immersed in a nurturing environment where they can develop their technique, creativity, and passion for dance while having fun!
1041 Park Drive, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreAthens Academy's Summer Program has a great variety of fun activities open to ALL students in the community! From traditional camps and sports camps to programs focused on technology and education, there's something for everyone ages 5-18!
1281 Spartan Lane, Athens, GA Read MoreFor the 2024 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
1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA Read MoreAthens Christian School is a non-denominational, college preparatory institution that works hand-in-hand with families to develop the spiritual, mental, physical, and social character of children. For the 2024 summer season, we are offering 15 camp options that include a large variety of activities for all interest levels such as agricultural science, sports, and fine arts for ages 3 to 11.
1270 Highway 29 North, Athens, GA Read MoreAthens Forest Kindergarten is a nature immersive program designed for ages 3.5 to 7 held in the deciduous forest of Sandy Creek Park! We offer an emergent, child-discovered curriculum during the month of June. We'd love for you to join us!
400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA Read MoreCamp Kelley turns 88 this summer! Brought to you by the Athens YMCA, Camp Kelley offers a fun, encouraging, and high energy environment for children ages 5-13. Make new friends, get messy, and (everyone’s favorite) SWIM!
915 Hawthorne Avenue , Athens, GA Read MoreBasketball training that focuses on individual improvement designed for grades 1st through 8th. Each camp focuses on fundamental skill development through skill work, competitions and games.
111 S. Barnett Shoals Road, Suite 305, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreFor the 2024 summer season, Extra Special People Inc. (esp) is offering 8 weeks of camps designed for children and young adults with disabilities that include both general day camps at the Watkinsville location and overnight camps in partnership with Camp Twin Lakes. No age limits!
189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreOur 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.
Athens, GA Read MoreDancefx is a not for profit dance organization, dedicated to providing continuing dance education and performance opportunities to the Athens community.
396 Foundry Street, Athens, GA Read MoreExploring the Earth is a nature-based, visual and performing arts, STEAM program for kids ages 7 to 12.
2421 Elder Mill Road, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreFrog Stomp Studio is a children's art studio that provides drop-in open studio experiences alongside camps, children's parties and adult parties.
160 Tracy Street Suite 1-A, Athens, GA Read MoreFull Moon School of Music provides one-on-one private lessons taught by local, trained, and experienced musicians. We offer summer camps, have live & streamed performances, and run summer camps!
8 School Street, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreJoin in the fun at Horse Summer Camp! Campers, ages 5 to 11, ride everyday, learn horsemanship skills in the saddle and on the ground, enjoy arts and crafts, and make lasting memories! Each day we enjoy themed riding, including paint your pony and ride bareback, trail riding, games, and obstacles.
2040 Astondale Road, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreLittle Characters Theater Troupe encourages creative hearts through classes, camps and workshops for children ages 4 to 17. This summer we are offering SIX week-long summer camps at our Winterville location in Athens, GA.
1195 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, GA Read MoreMerit 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.
115 Sycamore Drive, Suite 202, Athens, GA Read MoreA traveling camp that visits different locations throughout Georgia offering a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Designed for ages 6 through 12.
228 Robert Hardeman Road, Winterville, GA Read MoreThe Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department offer a large variety of summer programming for ages 3 through 18 that includes fitness, mountain biking, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and more!
Come flip, jump, and cheer your way through an unforgettable summer season with Oconee Gymnastics and Cheer! This year, we are offering 7 weeks of camp designed for ages 3 to 12 and ALL campers will get to experience BOTH Gymnastics and Ninja World!
1090 Jamestown Boulevard, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreFun and engaging music lessons and camps that help kids develop self-confidence and discipline that they can apply to other areas in their life.
1410 Greensboro Highway, Suite C-D, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreRed Cedar Equestrian's summer programming could result in a life time of memories! Whether your child has no horse experience or has been riding for a few years we will have something for everyone.
4981 Colham Ferry Road, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreRush is a Trampoline Park that focuses on bringing extreme sports and fun for all ages to Athens, GA.
For the 2024 Summer Camp season, we are offering 11 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!
1430 Capital Avenue, Suite 111, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia, a unit of UGA Public Service and Outreach, is one of the state’s most treasured resources. This year, the garden will host educational programming offering six different week-long summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week focuses on a different outdoor theme to inspire fun and to connect with nature.
2450 S Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA Read MoreSpecialty programs for youth ages 11 to 17 designed to inspire, build confidence, and instill a love for learning.
1197 S Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA Read MoreThe Stage Oconee is a theatre company located in Watkinsville, GA. We offer theatrical shows for all ages, as well as classes for students.
560 Jerry Smith Drive, Watkinsville, GA Read MoreAt 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!
160 Tracy Street, Unit 8, Athens, GA Read MoreCreative Explorers Camp is a summer day camp series hosted by The Torrance Center for Creativity @ UGA designed to engage and enhance the imaginative capacities of rising 3rd-5th graders! Each week offers fun and immersive experiences on unique, creative topics such as art, music, performance, nature, and more!
110 Carlton Street, Athens, GA Read MoreTREEHOUSE kid and craft is a kid's shop and creative studio who puts a lot of heart into the planning of each summer camp. This year, we are offering 18 camps that incorporate sensory experiences, creativity, problem-solving, and socio-emotional concepts for ages 4 through 14!
585 Barber Street, Studio G, Athens, GA Read MoreTwisted 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!
2971 Monroe Highway, Suite 111, Bogart, GA Read MoreThe 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 natural structures, tracking wildlife, crafting, storytelling, and studying birds and native plants. We will spend all of our time outside in the fields, forest and along the streams at the 50-acre Piedmont Preserve located off of Chase St. near downtown Athens.
190 Winston Drive, Athens, GA Read MoreI'm Jessica and I'm looking forward to being your connection for finding family-fun things to do in and around Athens! Take a moment to subscribe to my weekly newsletter so you won't miss out on any upcoming events!
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