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CAMP DIRECTORY: . (Please keep in mind Up in Cumming magazine has not inspected any camp listed and listing a camp does not imply our endorsement of it.)
**Please contact camps to verify dates and camp information when making plans. UiC Magazine is not responsible for any inaccurate information listed.**
ART/THEATRE CAMPS:
Callanwolde Summer Arts Camps
980 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Tel: 404.527.7500
info@callanwolde.org; www.callanwolde.org
Activities/Options: All ages up to 16 years. Visual arts, photography, drama, dance, pottery, jewelry making, metalsmithing and Kindermusik.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory
Enda O. Breadon
P.O. Box 607
Roswell, GA 30077-0607
770.641.1260 ext. 232
ebreadon@get.org
The Holly Theater
Blake Smith
69 West Main Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706.864.3759
www.hollytheater.com
Summer Camps for children in drama
BOYS:
Alpine Camp for Boys
Dick O'Ferrall, Carter Breazeale
P.O. Box 297
Mentone, AL 35984
256.634.4404
www.alpinecamp.com
Activities: Mountain biking, rope rappelling, weight program, tennis, swimming, team sports, archery, riflery, fly fishing, music and art.
Elliott Camp for Boys (Sunburst affiliate)
250 Sunburst Lane
Clarksville, GA 30523
706.947.7433; 800.806.1953
sstables@windstream.net; www.sunburststables.com
Activities: Campers learn hunting skills, shooting skills, sailing and kayaking, climbing skills, horsemanship skills, zip line, orienteering, Llama trekking and team building.
Camp Laney for Boys
Rob Hammond
P.O. Box 289
Mentone, AL 35984
256.634.4066
info@camplaney.com; www.camplaney.com
Activities: Horseback riding, rope courses, tennis, major sports, swimming, archery, riflery, Frisbee golf, fishing.
Camp Timberlake for Boys
1123 Montreat Road, suite B
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828.669.87667
www.camptimberlake.com
Activities: Backpacking, riflery, swimming, canoeing, wrestling, riding, fencing, rope courses, paintball, guitar, kayaking, mountain biking, soccer, rocketry, riding, out of camp trips
Lookout Mountain Camp
Contact: Woody Morrison
277 County Road 632
Mentone, Alabama 35984
(On Top of Lookout Mountain)
256.634.4758; Off-season Phone: 504.861.1534
LookoutMountainCamp@gmail.com; www.lookoutmountaincamp.com
Activities: swimming, diving, canoeing, zip line, horseback riding, rifle marksmanship, archery, tennis, arts and crafts, fly-fishing, more.
YMCA Athens Y Camp for Boys
Director: Harmon Tison
PO Box 8 (1010 Y Camp Rd)
Tallulah Falls GA 30573-0008
706.754.6912
chattooga@athensycamps.org; ayc@athensycamps.org
info@athensycamps.org; http://www.athensycamps.org
Cultural Focus: Christianity - Chattooga uses camping activities to foster spiritual, emotional, physical, mental and social growth in a beautiful outdoor setting through Christ's teachings.
Activities: Archery, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Caving, Counselor Training (CIT), Drama, Horseback Riding (Western), Nature/Environmental Studies, Riflery, Wilderness Trips, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Backpacking, Team Sports, Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Field Trips, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, Religious Study.
GIRLS:
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (Headquarters)
5601 North Allen Road
Mableton, GA 30126
770.702.9100 - Atlanta area; 800.771.4046 - outside Atlanta
jallison@girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org
Girl Scout Camp Misty Mountain, Armuchee, GA
706-629-1030
cpacirector@girlscoutsnwga.org; http://www.gsgatl.org
Activities: Swimming, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Rope Courses, Horseback Riding, Leadership Development, Riflery, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Dance, Drama, Nature/Environmental Studies, Skating, Team Field Sports.
Girl Scout Camp Timber Ridge, Mableton, GA
404-527-7500
cpadirector@girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org; http://www.gsgatl.org
Activities: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Drama, Field Trips, Nature/Environmental Studies, Recreational Swimming, Team Building, Travel/Tour, Wilderness Trips, Aquatic Activities, Backpacking, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Climbing/Rappelling, Counselor Training (CIT), Dance, Farming/Ranching/Gardening, Fishing, Hiking, Soccer, Instructional Swimming
Girl Scout Camp Pine Acres, Acworth, GA
770-975-9330; 404-527-7500
cpadirector@girlscoutsnwga.org; http://www.gsgatl.org
Activities: Aquatic Activities, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Drama, Horseback Riding (English), Kayaking, Leadership Development, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Backpacking, Boating, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Caving, Dance, Hiking, Music, Nature/Environmental Studies, Rafting, SCUBA, Skating, Team Field Sports, Instructional Swimming, Recreational Swimming, Team Building, Travel/Tour
YMCA Camp Chattooga for Girls
Director: Stephanie Shelton
PO Box 8 (1010 Y Camp Rd)
Tallulah Falls GA 30573-0008
706.754.6912
chattooga@athensycamps.org; ayc@athensycamps.org
info@athensycamps.org; http://www.athensycamps.org
Cultural Focus: Christianity - Chattooga uses camping activities to foster spiritual, emotional, physical, mental and social growth in a beautiful outdoor setting through Christ's teachings.
Activities: Archery, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Caving, Counselor Training (CIT), Drama, Horseback Riding (Western), Nature/Environmental Studies, Riflery, Wilderness Trips, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Backpacking, Team Sports, Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Dance, Field Trips, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, Religious Study.
Camp CADI
2870 Peachtree Road, Suite 144
Atlanta, GA 30305
678-313-6963
info@safegirlsstronggirls.org; www.safegirlsstronggirls.org
Cultural Focus: Safe Girls, Strong Girls - For girls who have been sexually abused.
Activities: swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, fishing, campfires, music, drama, storytelling, journaling, arts, workshops, more.
Camp Merri-Mac for Girls
1123 Montreat Road, suite A
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828.669.8766
http://www.merri-mac.com
Activities: Riding, diving, gymnastics, climbing, cheerleading, tennis, dance and more.
Riverview Camp for Girls
Susan Hooks
P.O. Box 299
Mentone, AL 35984
800.882.0722
info@riverviewcamp.com; http://www.riverviewcamp.com
Activities: Horseback riding, swimming, rope courses, tennis, canoeing, golf, team sports, gymnastics, archery, dance, arts and crafts, riflery, chorus, drama, cheerleading, outdoor living skills, more.
Sunburst Stables
250 Sunburst Lane
Clarksville, GA 30523
706.947.7433; 800.806.1953
sstables@windstream.net; www.sunburststables.com
Activities: hunting skills, shooting skills, sailing, kayaking, climbing, horsemanship, zip line and Llama trekking.
BOYS AND GIRLS:
Camp Arrowwood
3601 Lyon Springs Rd
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-429-9105
www.camparrowood.org
Activities: tennis, archery, riflery, horsemanship, ropes course, tubing, swimming, more.
Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta
100 Edgewood Ave Ste 700
Atlanta GA 30303
(404) 527-7100
lfox@bgcma.org; http://www.bgcma.org
Closest club in Cherokee county (Canton)
(770) 720-7712
Camp Barney-Medintz
4165 Highway 129 North
Cleveland, GA 30528-2309
(678) 812-3844 or (706) 865-2715
summer@campbarney.org; http://www.campbarney.org
Activities: Water-skiing, hydro-tubing, knee boarding sailing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, "tree climbing," mountain biking, backpacking, tennis, more.
YMCA Camp High Harbour Service
Director: Ken O Kelley
Clayton, GA
770-532-2267
Camp Operator Information
Metro Atlanta YMCA
100 Edgewood Ave NE Ste 1100
Atlanta GA 30303-3065
404-588-9622
registration@highharbour.org; www.ymcaatlanta.org
Cultural Focus: Christianity - mountain/lakeside camp, providing a fun, safe, quality outdoor experience developing mind, body and spirit.
Activities: Archery, Boating, Horseback Riding (English), Kayaking, Nature/Environmental Studies, Rafting, Riflery, Tennis, Water Skiing, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Leadership Development
YMCA Cumming
6050 Y Street
Cumming, GA 30040
770.888.2788
www.atlymcacamps.com
Camps: YMCA Camp Eagle Point, Covenant Christian Mini Camps, Tennis and Computer Camps.
Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, golf, sports, cheerleading, martial arts, archery, arts and crafts, drama and music.
YMCA Camp Big Creek
Director: Amy Miller
Metro Atlanta YMCA
100 Edgewood Ave NE Ste 1100
Atlanta GA 30303.3065
404.588.9622
www.atlymcacamps.com
Activities: Archery, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Fishing, Nature/Environmental Studies, Radio/TV/Video, Skating, Recreational Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Counselor Training (CIT), Hiking, Hockey, Leadership Development, Model Rocketry, Soccer, Team Field Sports, Team Building
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
1 Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 29710-8811 (17 miles from Charlotte, NC)
800-732-3855; 704-716-4100
www.campthunderbird.org
Activities: Water programs, horseback riding, skating, rope courses, sports, crafts.
BridgeMont Camp and Outdoor Center
3620 Katy Hollar Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-8841
director@bridgemontcamp.com; www.bridgemont.com
Activities: archery, swimming, crafts, drama, music, camp outs, hikes, team sports, talent night, soccer, wilderness skills, and much more!
Camp Broadstone
Director: Judith Bevan
Appalachian State University
University Hall ASU
1431 Broadstone Road
Banner Elk, NC 828-963-4640
www.campbroadstone.com
Activities: Academics, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Counselor Training (CIT), Nature/Environmental Studies, Rafting, Team Building, hiking, and swimming.
Camp Chatuga
291 Camp Chatuga Road
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
864-638-0898
www.campchatuga.com
Activities: Archery, team sports, riflery, swimming, canoeing, cricket, dance, drama, diving, guitar, horseback riding, crafts to name a few.
Camp Coleman
Director: Bobby Harris
201 Camp Coleman Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
706.865.4111; Off-season: 770-671-8971
www.campcoleman.com
Cultural Focus: Jewish American Tradition
Activities: Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Team sports, Bicycling, Challenge/Rope Courses, Kayaking, Nature/Environmental Studies, Religious Study, Aerobics/Exercise, Archery, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Ceramics/Pottery, Climbing/Rappelling, Community Service, Counselor Training (CIT), Dance, Drama, Drawing/Painting, Farming/Ranching/Gardening, Field Trips, Hiking, International Culture, Leadership Development, Martial Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Radio/TV/Video and more.
Cumberland Springs Bible Camp
P O Box 455
Dayton, GA 37321
423-775-3148
www.cumberlandsprings.org
Cultural Focus: Christian centered studies.
Camp Dixie
153 Camp Dixie Ln.
Clayton, GA 30525
706-782-3717
www.campdixie.org
Activities: Sports, archery, arts and crafts, drama, team sports, canoeing, cheerleading, dance, diving, self-defense, riflery, kayaking, hiking, fishing, swimming, tennis, music and much more.
Camp Glisson
Director: C. Russell Davis
690 Camp Glisson Rd
Dahlonega GA 30533.7304
706.864.6181
www.campglisson.org
Activities: Backpacking, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Challenge/Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Counselor Training (CIT), Hiking, Kayaking, Team Building, Wilderness Trips, Aquatic Activities, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Drama, Music, Religious Study, Soccer, Recreational Swimming.
Camp Grandview
The Salvation Army
Director: Capt. Gary Sturdivant
1000 Center Place
Norcross GA 30093.1725
678.418.4690 or 770.441.6200
gary_sturdivant@uss.salvationarmy.org
Activities: Drama, Fishing, Music, Performing Arts, Religious Study, Recreational Swimming, Team Building, Aquatic Activities, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Bicycling/Biking, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Dance, Soccer, Team Field Sports, Tennis
Camp Mikell
Director: Ken Struble
Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
237 Camp Mikell Ct
Toccoa GA 30577.7069
706.886.7515
mikell@alltel.net; www.campmikell.com
Cultural Focus: An Episcopal Church camp in the woods, open to all, offering Christian education, adventure and creative arts programs, and a whole lot of fun.
Activities: Arts and Crafts, Backpacking, Challenge/Rope Courses, Drama, Hiking, Music, Religious Study, Team Field Sports, Recreational Swimming, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Climbing/Rappelling, Counselor Training (CIT), Nature/Environmental Studies, Team Building
Strong Rock Camp
PO Box 3409
Cleveland, Georgia 30528
706.348.1533
info@strongrockcamp.com; www.strongrockcamp.com
Activities: traditional swimming, sports, crafts as well as intellectual pursuits.
Camp Sunshine
Director: Brinsley Thrash Thigpen
1850 Clairmont Rd
Decatur GA 30033.3405
404.325.7979
www.mycampsunshine.com
Camp Toccoa
Camp Operator Information
Camp Fire USA Georgia Council
Director: Susan Welch
92 Camp Toccoa Drive
Toccoa GA 30577-6822
706-886-2457
ebrinkley@campfireusaga.org; www.campfireusaga.org
Activities: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Challenge/Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Drama, Horseback Riding (Western),Other Activities: Aquatic Activities, Ceramics/Pottery, Counselor Training (CIT), Dance, Drawing/Painting, Field Trips, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding (English), Leadership Development, Music, Instructional Swimming, Recreational Swimming
Camp Twin Lakes at Will-A-Way
Director: 770-867-6123
Camp Twin Lakes Inc
600 Means St Ste 110
Atlanta GA 30318-5799
404-231-9887
info@camptwinlakes.org; josh@camptwinlakes.org
Cultural Focus: Camp Twin-Lakes is a not-for-profit organization that offers year-round recreational, therapeutic, and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional, and life challenges.
Specialty Clientele: Emotional Problems, Grief/Bereavement, Weight Loss
Special Needs: Asthma and Respiratory Ailments, Autism, Blood Disorders, Burn Victims, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down's Syndrome, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Heart Defects, HIV/AIDS, Mental Retardation, Limited Mobility, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Substance Abuse, Visual Impairment/Blind
Activities: Aerobics/Exercise, Aquatic Activities, Archery, Bicycling/Biking, Boating, Challenge/Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Leadership Development, Music, Team Building, Arts and Crafts, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Ceramics/Pottery, Dance, Drama, Farming/Ranching/Gardening, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Nature/Environmental Studies, Performing Arts
Winshape Camp
Directors: David Trejo & Trudy White
P.O. Box 490009
Mt. Berry, GA 30149-0009
800-448-6955
dtrejo@winshape.org; info@winshapecamps.org; www.winshapecamps.org
Cultural Focus: Christianity engaging young people in rewarding experiences that impact their Christian faith, character, and relationships.
Featured Activities: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Team Sports, Biking, Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Horseback Riding (English), Swimming, Tennis, Backpacking, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Caving, Ceramics/Pottery, Clowning, Counselor Training (CIT), Dance, Drama, Gymnastics, Leadership Development, Model Rocketry, Nature/Environmental Studies, Religious Study, Wilderness Trips
Woodland Christian Camp
90 Woodland Camp Road
Temple, GA 30179
770.562.3103
Woodlandcamp.org
Cultural Focus: Christ-centered activities and teachings.
Activities: swimming, canoeing, paddle boats, drama, music, crafts, hiking, team sports, rope courses, mountain biking, archery and much more.
Woodlands Camp & Conference Center
1242 Old Blue Creek Road
Cleveland, GA 30528
706.865.0853
jholmes@woodlandscamp.org; www.woodlandscamp.org
Camps: day, peewee, junior, junior high, teen, X-treme teen
DAY CAMPS:
Circus Camps
Decatur and Dunwoody (transportation available from Alpharettta, Atlanta and Roswell)
www.circuscamp.org
Activites: Trapeze, juggling, magic, web, theatre, art, balloons, face paint, acrobatics, mime, clowning, etc.
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation
Laura B. Pate, Program Supervisor
P.O. Box 2417
Cumming, GA 30028
678.455.8540
www.forsythco.com/pdf/files/Final%20SS%202010%20Brochure.pdf
Camp Jam
Director: Babb Donovan
3350 Riverwood Pkwy Ste 2040
Atlanta, GA 30339
770.409.8080; 770.874.4653
heather@campjamusa.com; www.campjamusa.com
Description: Camp Jam is a day camp that teaches band dynamics, secrets of the trade, performance skills, & allows campers to interact with industry professionals.
Cumming First United Methodist Church
Director: Kristy Thompson
770 Canton Highway, Cumming GA 30040
(770) 887-2900
http://www.cfumcga.com
Description: day camp for 13 weeks featuring sports, cooking, science, drama, VBS, more.
Darlington School
Director: Leanne Mann
1014 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA 30161
(800)-36-TIGER
http://www.darlingtonschool.org/summer/
Activities: Variety of unique daytime camp experiences including flight simulation, cooking school, Latin dance, myriad of sports camps, scholastic camps, more.
High Meadows Day Camp
Director: John Milan Dovic
Camp Operator Information
High Meadows School Inc
1055 Willeo Road
Roswell GA 30075-4131
770-993-7975
camp@highmeadows.org; www.highmeadowscamp.org
Activities: Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Rope Courses, Drama, Nature/Environmental Studies, Performing Arts, Instructional Swimming, Recreational Swimming, Team Building, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Counselor Training (CIT), Dance, Farming/Ranching/Gardening, Leadership Development, Music, Photography, Team Field Sport
Lake Lanier Islands Horse Camp
Director: Beth Pedaggi
7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
1-800-840-LAKE
www.lakelanierislands.com
Activities: Learn horsemanship, care of horses, riding skills, go to water park (without horses) in the afternoon
The Spanish Academy of Johns Creek
(770) 751-3646
www.thespanishacademy.com
A great way for your child to keep up with his/her Spanish over the summer. Each week is a different theme. Possible themes include: Pirates & Princesses, Beach Party, Incredible Insects, Jungle Fun, Circus Fun, Fantastic Foods, Dinosaurs, African Safari, Pet Show, Transportation, Space Fun, & Down on the Farm!
Sandy Creek Day Camp
Athens Clarke Co Leisure Services
205 Old Commerce Rd
Athens GA 30607.1011
706.613.3615
randysmith@co.clarke.ga.us; www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com
Activities: Archery, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Counselor Training (CIT), Fishing, Hiking, Nature/Environmental Studies, Recreational Swimming, Aquatic Activities, Arts/Crafts, Boating, Community Service, Field Trips, Team Building
Smoke Rise Summer Day Camp
Smoke Rise Baptist Church
5901 Hugh Howell Rd
Stone Mountain GA 30087.2307
770.469.5856
daycamp@smokeriseministries.org; www.smokeriseministries.org
Cultural Focus: Christianity
Activities: Academics, Arts and Crafts, Recreational Swimming, Team Building, Community Service, Music
Camp Wieuca
Director: Joel Mills
Wieuca Rd Baptist Church
3626 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta GA 30326.1202
404.467.4252
camp@wieuca.org
Specialty Clientele: Gifted and Talented, Inclusion/Mainstreaming
Activities: Swimming, Archery, Challenge/Rope Courses, Climbing/Rappelling, Drama, Field Trips, Religious Study, Skating, Team Field Sports, Recreational Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Community Service, Counselor Training (CIT), Dance, Drawing/Painting, Football, Hiking, Music, Performing Arts, Soccer, Team Building
SPANISH TEACHING CAMPS:
Spanish Academy Summer Camps
Life Point Christian Church
5000 McGinnis Ferry Road
Alpharetta, GA
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church
9663 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA
770.751.3646 (both locations)
TECHNO CAMPS:
Emagination Computer Camps
Director: Mike Currence
Atlanta, GA
877-248-0206 or 888.226.6733
camp@computercamps.com; www.computercamps.com
Targeted Focus: Academic camp for technology studies.
Specialty Clientele: Campers from Outside the U.S.
Computer Camp - 17 Technology Workshops plus Retro Games for daily recreation and fun.
Game Design Camp - Emagination Game Design camp where teens build a video game. Guest speakers and a game design studio tour round out this video game camp program.
Forsyth County Schools
Summer Technology Camp
Mike Evans
770-887-2461 at ext. 202221
www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/techcamp
Description: FCSwill offer two weeks of exciting, technology-based camp sessions. Forsyth County Students grades 2 through 8 may enroll to participate.
Camps: Flash Animation, Graphic Design, Digital Animation, Digital Nature Exploration, Scratch Programming, Claymation, and Robotics.
Camp Invention
To register or to learn more about Invent Now programming, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332.
Description: Created for children entering grades one through six, the exciting Camp Invention program is a weeklong adventure in creativity that immerses its participants in engaging, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as history and the arts.
ID Tech Camps
Emory University
888.709.8324
www.internaldrive.com
Activities: Create movies, video games, websites, robots, apps and more.
Lanier Technical College
Summer Career Camp
770.531.4500
www.laniertech.edu
Locations: Oakwood, Forsyth, Dawson, Jackson, and Winder Campuses
Wiz Kidz Summer Camps
1152 Auburn Road
Dacula, GA 30019
678.377.1078
rdorsey@wizkidztech.org; www.wizkidztech.org
Focus: explore the world of science and technology.
Activities: Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Advanced Chemistry, and Broadcasting
Robotics and Engineering, Programming and Computing, , Design, Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Communications, Microprocessors , Sensors, Biomedical Engineering, Audio Engineering, Aerospace which includes Shuttle Simulation Environments, Flight Simulators, NASA Astronaut Training System just to mention a few; Paleontology, i.e. Fossil Excavation, Dinosaur Discovery, Time Periods, Forensic Science, Fingerprinting, Crime Scene Investigation; Space and Astronomy; Planetary Exploration as well as Science and Technology.
