We may still be in the middle of winter, but it’s not too early to start dreaming of spring and making camp plans for the kids.
Whether they’re interested in sports, science and art or just want to get outside for the week and make new friends, we’ve gathered up a short list of spring break camps around metro Atlanta that offer something for just about every interest.
Registrations are open now (or opening soon) and spaces fill up quickly. So, if you find one your family likes, be sure to sign up to hold your place!
Alliance Theatre Drama Camp
Woodruff Arts Center (and other locations in metro Atlanta) • April 7-11
Your budding actors will enjoy taking center stage during the Alliance Theatre’s Spring Break Drama Camp. There are options available for kids from K-12, and each camp is capped at 10-18 students. Specific information and registration for drama camps will be available on the Alliance Theatre website by mid-January.
Spring Break Adventure Days
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department • April 7-11
The Gwinnett County Parks Department offers exciting, full-day camps for ages 5-13 years old at several park locations. During camp week, kids will try new games, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. From 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. More information will be available on their website by the end of January, and camp registration will open on March 4.
YMCA Spring Break Camp
Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA, Peachtree Corners • April 7-11
Spring Break Camp at the Y offers a safe, welcoming environment for kids ages 5-12 to spend the week engaging in fun, healthy activities. Children are grouped together by age and grade and will enjoy plenty of time outdoors along with counselor-led STEM activities and free time. Camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. And families can choose to come as few or as many days that week as they’d like. Registration is open now.
Life Time School Break Camp
Life Time, Peachtree Corners • April 7-11
Life Time’s school break camps feature sports, crafts, games and fun activities for kids ages 4-11. Open to members, kids can come for as few or as many days as they’d like that week. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with half-day, before- and after-care options available.
Life Time Spring Break Camp
Life Time, Johns Creek • April 7-11
Life Time’s school break camps feature sports, crafts, games, STEAM activities and fun for kids ages 5-8 and 9-13. Open to members, kids can come for as few or as many days as they’d like that week. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, though half-day options are also available. Registration is open now.
Camp Autrey Mill
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek • April 7-11
Located in Johns Creek, just off of Old Alabama Road, Autrey Mill is a 46-acre nature preserve with forests, trails, gardens, historic buildings and a collection of animals, including goats, ducks, chickens and reptiles. During camp week, kids will have the opportunity to explore the preserve’s natural environment with experienced guides, meet the animals, learn about wildlife and nature preservation and enjoy crafts, games and puzzles. The camp ratio is 10-12 campers per instructor, and each day runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For ages 5-11.
Top Notch Day Camp
Top Notch Training, Peachtree Corners • April 7-11
Day camps at Top Notch Training focus on gymnastics, movement and fun. Designed to provide a thrilling and educational experience, each session is carefully crafted to foster positivity and inclusion where kids can learn, make friends and explore something new. The camp is open to ages 6-12, and each day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Discover Science Spring Break Camp
Discover Science Center, Roswell • April 7-11
Discover Science Center offers a variety of fun day camps, school break camps and summer camps for ages 6-11. From superhero science and life science to forensics, chemistry and the science of slime, your kids will have a blast while playing and learning. Specific spring break camp information will be available by late-January.
Dunwoody Nature Center Spring Break Camp
Dunwoody Nature Center, Dunwoody • April 7-11
Dunwoody Nature Center offers 22 acres of forest, playground and trails, with regular family-friendly classes, school break camps and summer camps scheduled each year. Half-day camps (from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) are available for ages 4-5, and full-day camps (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are available for kids in grades K-5. Extended care is also offered for an additional cost. During camp week, kids will participate in outdoor activities, games, guided hikes and more.
School’s Out Camp
Marcus JCC of Atlanta, Dunwoody • April 7-18
Open to MJCCA members as well as the community, this spring break camp for ages 4-11 offers fun-filled days complete with arts & crafts, sports, STEAM activities, team-building games and more. Families can sign up for as few or as many days as they’d like. Each day runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with aftercare until 6 p.m. available for an additional charge. Registration is open now.
Spring Break Safari Camp
Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park • April 7-11
Safari Camp at Zoo Atlanta is a long-time favorite of families in the metro area. Open to kids 5-11 years old, the weeklong camp provides an opportunity for young explorers to learn more about wildlife and conservation. With up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, walks through the zoo, hands-on activities and more, each day is filled with exploration and fun. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and extended care is available for an additional cost. Registration is open now.
Spring Celebration Day Camp
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown • April 9-11
The 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden is offering a three-day, interactive spring break camp for ages 6-8. Kids will explore the gardens, enjoy hands-on activities, create, play and have fun. Drop-off is at 9 a.m. and pick-up is at 4 p.m. Open to garden members and non-members. Registration is open now.
Spring Break Family Fun
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Midtown • April 7-11
This year, the Botanical Garden is also offering a week of spring break fun for families who visit. Between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. each day that week, guests can enjoy a variety of drop-in, spring-inspired activities such as story time, gardening, art, music and more. Activities are included with membership and general admission tickets at no additional cost.
The magazine version of this article can be found in the print and digital edition of the January/February issue of Southwest Gwinnett magazine.
