For many, summer camp brings to mind happy feelings of childhood — sunny days spent outside running, playing, hanging out with friends. For others, it’s a way to connect to a favorite sport or hobby in a deeper way. And for the rest, camp may represent an opportunity to try something new and avoid the boredom of long weeks without structure or plans.
Whatever your reasons, choosing the right summer camp can be the difference between a good summer break and an awesome summer break.
With fun to be had, new friends to make and full days of connection and activity before you, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the best summer camps in the area to help your family find a favorite way to stay local and play big in 2025.
Keep in mind that summer camps fill up quickly. Most open registration in January or February. So, sign up as soon as you can to hold your child’s place.
Community Camps
Camp Autrey Mill
May 27–August 1 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Camp Autrey Mill provides one-of-a-kind experiences focused on nature, science, history and wildlife. They offer themed weeks from May through August for kids ages 5-11. And each session includes arts & crafts, games, outdoor activities and exploration of the 46-acre nature preserve. Early care and after care hours are available for an additional fee. Registration opened January 15 for members and February 1 for non-members. $350 per week for members; $380 for non-members
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Johns Creek
MJCCA Summer Day Camps
May 27–August 1 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MJCCA offers a wide variety of fun, inclusive summer camp options for kids and teens from pre-K to 9thgrade. Weeklong theater and drama camps; gymnastics, volleyball, pickleball and other sports camps; themed camps for younger kids; and teen camps focused on improv, exploring Atlanta, cooking and more are just some of the exciting sessions you can choose from. Registration is open now. $465 per week for members; $540 for non-members
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Dunwoody
YMCA Day Camps
May 27–August 1 • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta provides week-long summer camp sessions at all 18 of their locations. Designed to encourage kids to connect, engage and be active, each local Y offers full- and half-day options, pre-school camps and extended care hours. Traditional camps, sports camps and specialty camps are available for kids ages 6-12 who are interested in arts, athletics, esports, drama and more. Registration opened February 3. $208 per week for members; $258 per week for non-members.
Robert D. Fowler YMCA (and other locations)
Camp Kingfisher
May 27–July 31 • 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center offers a half-day Owlet camp for four year olds and full-day programs for kids ages 5-12, with one-week or two-week sessions. Sorted by age, each camp includes activities such as archery, arts & crafts, canoeing and swimming. There are also specialty camps planned for kids interested in science, gardening and developing survival skills.
Partial camp scholarships are available based on financial need. Registration opened January 20. $256+ per session for members; $316+ for non-members
Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell
School Camps
Summer Camp at Crème de la Crème
May–August • 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Crème de la Crème’s summer program features weekly themes, recreational adventures and creative play for kids ages 5-12. Each day provides the opportunity for games, arts & crafts, music, movement and hand-on activities. A STEAM lab, robotics, water park, foreign language study and karate are also offered. Full-and part-time care is available.
Crème de la Crème, Peachtree Corners
Wesleyan Summer Camps
June 2–July 18 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (half-day camps are morning/afternoon only)
Wesleyan School’s summer offerings include a range of academic, athletic, art, enrichment and life skills camps for ages 3-14. From basketball, cheerleading, lacrosse and wrestling to creative crafts, photography, game design, theater, a babysitting boot camp and so much more, there’s something for just about every interest. Registration opened January 22.
Wesleyan School, Peachtree Corners
GAC Summer Camp Programs
June–July • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (for most camps)
While GAC’s Grow Day Camp will only be open to current GAC families this year, the school’s Specialty Camps remain open to the public. With more than 30 summer enrichment programs in athletics, arts and academics to choose from, the half-day, specialized camps offer a balance of play and learning, with time to socialize and make friends.
Each camp is unique, with special offerings for kids from pre-K to 12th grade. Baseball, tennis, dance, art, LEGO® building, robotics and chess are a few of the sessions you can choose from. Registration opens March 3.
Greater Atlanta Christian School, Norcross
Art, Music and STEM-focused Camps
Discover Science Camps
May 27–August 1 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Discover Science Center has been introducing kids to science for over a decade with day camps, homeschool classes, workshops and more. Their summer camp programs incorporate hands-on science learning with fun themes and creative projects that make each week different and interesting for kids ages 6-11. Rocks, dinosaurs, 3D printing, space, mad science and tech are just a few of the session options to choose from. Registration is open now. $300–$360 per week (sibling discount available)
Discover Science Center, Roswell
Club SciKidz
June–July • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With locations throughout metro Atlanta, Club SciKidz offers a wide range of camp options for kids of different ages. At the Duluth/Johns Creek location, younger campers can enjoy week-long “Little Engineer,” “Little Space Explorer” or “Jurassic” sessions; kids in grades 1-3 can have fun with “Jr. Coder,” “Makebot” and “Minecraft” camps; and older kids in grades 4-7 can dive into “Emergency Vet,” “Zombie Special Effects,” “Forensic Detectives” and other unique camp sessions. Registration is open now. $325 (half-day); $375 (full day)
Notre Dame Academy, Duluth/Johns Creek (and other locations)
Spruill Summer Art Camp
May 27–August 8 • 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Spruill Center offers 11 weeks of summer art camps (for ages 5-10) and studio arts (for rising 6th-9th graders). In each immersive session, campers will explore the world of art and design, working with one dedicated instructor in the morning and a second instructor in the afternoon.
Younger kids can sign up for things like “Art Around the World,” “Myths & Legends” and “Space Odyssey,” while pre-teens and teens enjoy specialized sessions in animation, storyboarding, painting, sewing, jewelry making and more. Registration is open now. $320–$420 per session
Spruill Center for the Arts, Dunwoody
School of Rock Music Camps
June 2–July 25 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Budding musicians will enjoy rocking out at the summer camp sessions offered at School of Rock. Themes range from 80s rock, songwriting, recording & production and pop legends to a beginner’s “Rock Camp 101” and a fun, “4-day Green Day Camp.” For ages 8 to 17. Registration is open now. $400–$500 per camp
School of Rock, Johns Creek (and other locations)
Sports Camps
adidas Summer Tennis Camp
July 7–July 11 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The adidas Tennis Camp at Georgia Gwinnett College is open to kids and teens ages 8-18, regardless of skill level. Each camper’s ability will be assessed on the first day to ensure they are grouped with others of similar age and skill level. The week-long camp will feature drills, games, match-play, individualized training and lots of fun. Daily lunch is included, and each camper will receive an adidas Tennis Camp t-shirt during the week. Registration is open now. $469 per person
Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville
Nike Basketball Camp
May 27–July 31 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (half-day camps will be morning or afternoon only)
The Nike Summer Basketball Camp at EHB Chamblee is open to players of all skill levels, ages 6-17. Sessions will be offered weekly from the end of May through the end of July, with different focuses to choose from. Campers may opt for full-day, “Complete Skills” or “Select” camps or half-day “Intro to Hoops,” “Shooting” or “3-On-3.” Boys, girls and co-ed options are available.
Lunch is not provided, but a concession stand will be open for food purchases or campers may bring lunch and snacks from home. Registration is open now. $225 (half-day); $355 (full day)
EHB Basketball Club, Chamblee
Beyond the Neighborhood
These camps are a little farther away but are definitely worth taking a look at if you don’t mind the drive (or an international flight).
AIS Summer Camps
June 2–July 25 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (early drop-off at 8 a.m.)
In addition to their traditional language camps, Atlanta International School also offers a wide variety of themed day-camps for kids and teens at their Buckhead and Sandy Springs campuses. From art, investing, chess, cosplay and Dungeons & Dragons for the older kids to things like “Fun in the Sun,” hands-on cooking and “Moana Camp” for the younger set, each weekly session is interesting and unique. Registration is open now. $360–$450 per week
Atlanta International School, Buckhead and Sandy Springs
GolfHouse Summer Camps
June 2–August 1 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
GolfHouse Academy on Zonolite Road in Atlanta offers week-long summer camps for kids ages 5-16, whether they are beginners or more experienced players. Camp sessions feature top-notch golf instruction, golf-themed games and challenges and opportunities to develop new skills and make friends. There will also be time for nature walks in nearby Zonolite park and other fun activities.
Families can sign up for a full camp week or register and pay per day. Campers will be grouped by age rather than skill level. Registration is open now. $500 per week; $125 per day
GolfHouse Academy, Atlanta
Summer Art Camp
June 2–August 1 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop off starts at 8:30 a.m.)
At the High Museum’s Summer Art Camp, young artists will explore the museum’s galleries, learn about the collections and special exhibits and develop their own skills in drawing, painting and design. Campers are sorted by age — rising kindergartners through 8th grade — with each weekly session offering a fun theme or specialty focus led by experienced instructors. Registration is open now. $350 for members; $450 for non-members
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
Summer Safari Camp
May 27–August 1 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop off starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Zoo Atlanta’s popular Summer Safari Camp offers young explorers an opportunity to learn more about wildlife and conservation through STEAM-based projects, hands-on activities, animal encounters and more. Open to kids and teens ages 5-14, each weekly session features a different expedition theme, with campers grouped according to age. Registrations opened January 27.
Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park
Tennis Camp in London
July 6–July 19
This residential, summer tennis camp from Premier Tennis Club, in partnership with UK-based Ace Tennis Camps, offers a one-week and two-week option for campers. Aimed at junior players of all levels, the experience features a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio, food and accommodations, expert coaching from an international team, a day-tour of London’s historic attractions, Wimbledon tickets and the opportunity to play on the grass courts at a prestigious club. Registration is now open. $2,495–$4,495 (flights not included)
Premier Tennis Club
This story is featured in the February/March issue of Peachtree Corners Magazine. The digital edition of the magazine is available here.
