GFM MAR 2018
A LISTING OF OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST
Adamah Adventures
Carrollton, FL
404-297-4914
Co-ed, grades 7-11. 18-day sessions. Outdoor adventure treks for Jewish teens. Hiking, rock climbing, caving, rafting and more in the Blue Ridge Mountains or Utah.
Aqua Camp & Diving Academy
Florida
770-233-9697
Co-ed, ages 10 and up. One- to three-week sessions in various locations, including Panama City and Nassau. SCUBA training, snorkeling, marine biology, dolphin encounters and more.
Athens “Y” Camp for Boys/Camp Chattooga for Girls
Tallulah Falls, GA
Boys: 706-754-6912; Girls: 706-754-3329
Ages 7-16. One- and two-week sessions. All sports, zip line, lake activities and more. Horseback riding for girls. Outdoor adventure program for older campers. Travel camp.
Athens YWCO Camp
Clarkesville, GA
706-754-8528
Girls, ages 7-15. One- and two-week sessions. Horseback riding, swimming, dance, sports, crafts, drama and more in a Christian atmosphere. Horseback Specialty and leadership program. ACA accredited.
Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education
Atlanta, GA
404-873-5811, ext. 212
Co-ed, ages 8 and up. Two-, three- and four-week sessions. Intensive resident courses available to intermediate and advance students in ballet, jazz, modern and flamenco. Audition required.
Atlanta Resident Camp
Lake Allatoona, GA
404-658-6381
Co-ed, ages 8-12. One-week sessions. Canoeing, team building and hiking. Through the City of Atlanta. Open to Atlanta residents and non-residents.
Atlanta Workshop Players “Destiny”
Oglethorpe University.
770-998 8111
Co-ed, ages 7-18. One- and two-week sessions. Performing Arts Camps. TV/film acting, theatre, dance, musical theatre and performances, audition for top agents and casting directors. Produce a full show.
Blue Ridge Camp
Mountain City, GA
800-878-2267
Co-ed, ages 7-16. One, two, four, six and eight-week sessions. 48 elective style activities in the areas of athletics, aquatics, outdoor adventure and cultural arts. www.blueridgecamp.com
Camp Breathe Easy & Camp Twin Lakes
1391 Keencheefoonee Rd., Rutledge, GA 30663
404/231-9887
Co-ed, ages 7-13. One week sessions.
Camp Breathe Easy, a 1-week residential camp for ages 7-13 with asthma, is operated by the American Lung Association with Camp Twin Lakes.
Camp Twin Lakes is a network of camps providing life-changing camp experiences to thousands of children with serious illnesses, disabilities and challenges each year. We collaborate with over 40 different special needs organizations to create customized programs that teach our campers to overcome obstacles and grow in their confidence and capabilities. Camp Twin Lakes is thrilled to provide programs at various state-of-the-art facilities throughout the state of Georgia, including overnight camps in Rutledge and Winder, day camps in Atlanta, children’s hospitals, and more.
Prior to Camp Twin Lakes’ opening in 1993, special needs groups in Georgia lacked adequate facilities to hold their camping programs. Today, Camp Twin Lakes partners with these organizations to provide customized programs, medical care and services for each group of campers.
The children can take part in the many joys of camp-swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires and sleeping under the stars-without compromising their medical care. While at Camp Twin Lakes, they gain self-esteem, self-awareness and independence by participating in recreational, therapeutic and educational programs in a supportive, nurturing, fully-accessible environment.
Contact Nyleta Wallace at Nyleta@camptwinlakes.org. Visit www.campbreatheeasy.org or www.camptwinlakes.com
Bryan Adrian Basketball Camp
Gainesville, GA – Brenau University
704-377-6387
Co-ed, ages 9-18. One-week sessions.
Calvin Center
Hampton, GA
770-946-4276
Co-ed, grades 1-12. One-week and 10-day sessions. Christian camping since 1960. Residential camping, adventure and horse camps. High School Leadership. ACA accredited.
Camp Barney Medintz
Cleveland, GA
770-396-3250
Co-ed, ages 8-16. Two- and four-week sessions. Activities include water skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, theater and more. Jewish values.
Camp Chandler
Montgomery, AL
334-229-0033
Co-ed, ages 5-15. Three- and four-day sessions. One- and two week sessions. Water skiing, horseback riding, swimming, archery, sports and more.
Camp Cherokee
White, GA
877-647 8542
Co-ed, ages 6-18. Three day, one and two-week sessions. Christian camp on Lake Allatoona with canoeing, arts and crafts, bible study, white water rafting and more. Also offers day camp.
Camp Cosby-YMCA
Alpine, AL
800-852-6729
Co-ed, ages 6-16. One-week sessions. Over 20 activities: horseback riding, minibikes, archery, tubing, wake boarding, the blob, and Alpine tower. Expedition adventure trips. ACA Accredited.
Camp Dixie
P.O. Box 774, Clayton, GA 30525
706/782-3717
Awesome Summer Camp: Traditional overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 – 15 in Clayton, Georgia. Counselor to Camper Ratio of 4:1, tons of outdoors activities, private lake for swimming/diving/canoes/kayaks, and lifelong friendships. For photographs, activities, daily schedule, session dates and rates visit the Camp Dixie website. Visit http://www.campdixie.org or email info@campdixie.org for more information.
Camp Dovewood
O’Brien, FL
386-935-0863
Girls, ages 7-16. One- and two-week sessions. Horse-focused, English, Western and dressage riding, overnight trips, swimming, dance and more.
Camp Harmony Dude Ranch for Kids
Cumming, GA.
678-755-8726
Day and overnight horse adventure camp. Experience riding from trails to jumping to racing, and even driving a cart! Overnight – $799/wk. Day – $400/wk.
Camp Indian Springs-YMCA
Crawfordville, FL
850-926-3361
Co-ed, ages 7-15. One-week sessions. Traditional camp with ATV, canoeing, horseback riding, archery, swimming, extreme skateboarding, paintball, digital photo and more.
Camp Juliette Low ~
321 Camp Juliette Low Road, Cloudland, GA
info@CJL.org | 770-428-1062
CJL.org
Located on Lookout Mountain, CJL is an independent, residential summer camp where girls can be themselves, make life-long friends, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors! 1 & 2 week sessions for girls ages 7-17
Platform tents, outdoor adventure, traditional camping, fun and friendship since 1922! Camp Juliette Low (CJL) provides girls with exciting, outdoor programs that foster self-confidence, promote teamwork, encourage independence, and develop leadership skills.
At CJL, campers will find a place where they can be themselves, make life-long friends, learn new skills, and enjoy the outdoors. CJL is located on Lookout Mountain, and was founded in 1922 by Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Today, CJL operates independently from the Girl Scouts and is open to all girls ages 7-17. 1 & 2 weeks sessions June 3-July 28, 2018.
Camp Kulaqua
High Springs, FL
386-454-1351
Co-ed, ages 8-16. One-week sessions. Bible adventure, archery, canoeing, gymnastics, horsemanship, go-carts and zoo management.
Camp Laney for Boys
Mentone, AL
256-634-4066
Boys, ages 8-14. One- and two-week sessions. Ropes course, horseback riding, canoeing, riflery, archery, tennis, mountain biking, and team sports. ACA accredited.
Camp Martha Johnson: Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
1500 Girl Scout Road, Lizella, GA 31052
478-935-2221 or 800-868-GIRL
Exciting themed day and resident camps for girls entering 1st–12th grade. Safe, structured environment for girls to learn and grow. Activities include arts and crafts, horseback riding, and swimming. www.gshg.com
Enjoy the fun, friendship and adventure of Girl Scout camp! Resident/daycamp options available. June 1-3, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22. All girls kindergarten – 12th grade. Also Camp Concharty (Shiloh) & Camp Tanglewood (Augusta). Visit www.gshg.org or email Tonya Parker Outley at toutley@gshg.com for more information.
Camp Riverview for Girls
PO Box 299, Mentone, AL 35984
800-882-0722
Ages 6-16. One- and two-week sessons and Mother-daughter weekends. Adventure, Inspiration, Character and Confidence building, Riverview Camp has everything you’re looking for in a perfect camp setting with over twenty Activities available! Just off DeSoto Parkway on Lookout Mountain in Mentone,Alabama, and on the banks beautiful Little River, as well. The campus is located 45 minutes south of Chattanooga and is only 2 hours from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville andBirmingham!
With both One and Two-Week Sessions and Mother-Daughter Weekends, there is something for everyone! Accredited by American Camping Association and Members of Christian Camping and Conference Association. Dr. Larry and Susan Hooks, Owners, have been Camp Directors since 1983. Visit www.riverviewcamp.com for more information.
Camp Skyline
Mentone, AL
800-448-9279
Girls, ages 6-16. One- and two-week sessions. Located on top of Lookout Mountain. Campers select six from more than 20 different activities. Founded 1947.
Camp Winnataska
Birmingham, AL
205-640-6741
Co-ed, ages 6-15. One-week sessions. Horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, crafts, night activities, ropes courses.
Camp Winona-YMCA
Deleon Springs, FL
386-985-4544
Co-ed, ages 6-16. Four-day, one- and two-week sessions. Archery, canoeing, ropes course, sailing, paintball and more.
Circle “F” Dude Ranch Camp
Lake Wales, FL
863-676-4113
Co-ed, ages 6-16. Two- and three-week sessions. Horseback riding, sailing, paintball, waterfront double zip line with rock climbing wall and more.
Cohutta Springs Youth Camp
Crandall, GA
706-602-7346
Co-ed, ages 7-17. One-week sessions and family camp. Archery, basketball, biking, canoeing, creative arts, drama, golf, gymnastics, horsemanship, nature, rock climbing, sports, videography, water sports.
Cousin Trips Smokey Mountain Adventures
Sevierville, TN
Co-ed, ages 10-16. One-week session.
Beach Adventures
Panama City, FL
Co-ed, ages 10-16. One-week session.
Creation Encounters Camp
Cleveland, GA
706-348-7279
Co-ed, ages 11-16. One-week session. Christ centered learning experience through hands on animal interaction. Learn about animal diet, vet care, and enrichment for animals at the zoo.
Darlington Summer Camps
Rome, GA
800-368 4437
Co-ed and single gender, grades 5-12. Sessions vary by camp. Summer Scholars Program. Specialty Sports Camps include soccer, tennis, lacrosse, fast pitch softball.
Dixie Camps for Boys and Girls
Clayton, GA
706-782-3717
For boys and girls ages 6-16. One-, two-, three-, four- and seven-week sessions. Traditional camp with sports, water activities, arts and more.
Emagination Computer Camp
Atlanta, GA
877-248-0206
Co-ed, ages 8-17. Two-week sessions. Video Game Design, Web Design, 3-D Animation. Build robots and RC Cars. Explore programming. Sports and recreation.
Everglades Youth Conservation Camp
West Palm Beach, FL
561-686-6600
Co-ed, ages 8-14. One-week sessions. Operated by Florida Atlantic University. Outdoor skills, ecology, wildlife encounters, fishing, archery, mud hikes, canoeing and more.
Florida Air Academy
Melbourne, FL
321-723-3211
Co-ed, grades 6-12. Six-week session. Summer program combines academics, competitive sports and field trips.
iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
888-709-TECH (8324)
60 Prestigious Universities in the U.S. and Canada. North America’s #1 summer technology program. Ages 7-18 create video games, websites, iPhone® and Facebook® apps and more during these weeklong day and overnight programs. Save w/code GA23. info@internaldrive.com
IMG Academies
Bradenton, FL
941-755 1000
Co-ed, ages 8-18. Weekly sessions. Instructional programs offered in tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey and performance training.
Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys
Mentone, AL
256-634-4758
Boys, ages 7-15. Two-, four-, six- and eight-week sessions. Traditional camp with activities such as: water sports, fly fishing, diving, canoeing, zip line, archery.
Lyman Ward Summer School Program
Camp Hill, AL
800-798-9151
Boys, grades 6-12. Four-week session. L.W. Military Academy academic program includes on-campus and evening activities and weekend outings.
Seacamp
Big Pine Key, FL
877-732-2267
Co-ed, ages 12-17. 18-day sessions. Marine science, scuba, sailing, wind surfing and more.
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Adventure Camps
Orlando and Tampa Bay, FL
1-866-468-6226
Co-ed, grades 5-12. Amazing up-close animal encounters from belugas to giraffes, plus everything the parks have to offer.
Spectacles Math & Science Resident Camps
Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Rd., Macon GA 31210
478-757-5234
Wesleyan’s math & science camp: exciting experiments and field trips. There are two session: one for rising 6th and 7th grade girls, and another for rising 8th and 9th grade girls.
Sports Broadcasting Camps
Emory University, Altanta, GA
800-319-0884
Co-ed, ages 10-18. Day/Overnight options available. www.playbyplaycamps.com
Do you love sports? Would you enjoy a career as a TV sports jounalist? Have you dreamed about being a TV sports anchor or calling a last second, game winning shot on radio or television? This is your chance to learn how to become a sports broadcaster at the nation’s premier Sports Broadcasting Camp.
Our camps have been featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, NPR, PBS, The Boston Globe, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, ESPN The Magazine, The Comcast Network, among many others.
At each camp, we will:
- Learn from local and national sportscasters, top athletes and coaches
- Make sports anchor and “Pardon the Interruption” tapes from TV studios
- Make reporting tapes from the field/court at professional sports arenas
- Make play-by-play tapes from a Major/Minor league baseball game
Campers will also have the chance to participate in PTI/Trivia Contests, sports talk radio shows, as well as Stump the Schwab, Sports Password and Taboo games. Lunch will be provided.
Overnight activities include:
- Attending a live Major/Minor league game
- Wiffle Ball and Basketball
- Breakfast/dinner served in college cafeterias
Townsend School of Music, Mercer University
1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA 31207
478-301-5751
High School Students. Artistry of Solo & Collaborative Piano. Immerse yourself in an environment specially crafted for young artists with a desire to grow as well-rounded musicians. Dedicated, professional faculty will refine your performance abilities, stretch your artistic imagination and teach you real-world rehearsal and performance practice.
University of Georgia ~
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens
706-542-3537
Contact: questions@georgiacenter.uga.edu
www.UGAYouthPrograms.com
Attend a UGA Summer Camp designed for teens and pre-teens (ages 11–17). Registration opens February 7 for camps on engineering, oceanography, robotics, and more. See the full list at UGAYouthPrograms.com.
U.S. Space Camp/Aviation Challenge/X-Camp
Huntsville, AL
800-637-7223
Co-ed, ages 9-18. Three-day to six-day sessions and parent/child weekend camps for ages 7-12. Way beyond fun at Space Camp, Aviation Challenge or the new X-Camp.
For Day Camps and Summer Programs see our 2018 Summer Day Camp Directory!
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