By GFM JUNE 2023
FPD’S CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
First Presbyterian Day School Campus
5671 Calvin Drive, Macon
478.477.6505, ext. 182
Contact: Elizabeth Leslein
elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org
www.fpdmacon.org/centerfordiscovery
Join First Presbyterian Day School’s Center for Discovery for Summer Camp fun. Camp Trailblazer is an all-day summer camp for students in 1st–6th grade. A wide variety of half-day camp options are also available for students in 3K and up. Students can explore their artistic side, boost their athletic skills, or enjoy things like robotics, outdoor camps, animal camps, Harry Potter camp, and more.
MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY’S
CAMP CAVALIER
Educational Camps: Downtown Campus
851 Orange Street, Macon
Sports Camp: Downtown Campus & Cavalier Fields
4659 Cavalier Drive, Macon
478.751.3240
www.mtdesales.link/camps
Rising 1st-8th grades are welcome at Camp Cavalier! Sports: skills development and competition in a variety of team sports. Educational Activities: classes in science, math, technology, video design, theatre, dance, art, cooking, and more! Come to Camp Cavalier! We offer a variety of sports camps to develop skills in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and wrestling. Our “Cue the Lights” Theatre Camp builds confidence on the stage while the Otis Redding Music and Dream camps teach students to write and record music and play instruments. Students also can learn how to design video games or explore interests in science, math, technology, dance, art, cooking, and more in our SPLASH camp. Your child will love spending their summer at the Mount!
OKS MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS
6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 196, Macon
478.405.1528
Contact: Michael Brewster
www.oksmacon.com
Offering karate summer programs: Mighty Mites (3–6), Juniors (7–12), Teen (13+), Adult Martial Arts, and Virtual home training options.
OTIS MUSIC CAMP
The Otis Redding Foundation
339 Cotton Avenue, Macon
478.742.5737
www.otisreddingfoundation.org/programs/camp/
Otis Music Camp is a two-week summer program for ages 12–18. It allows youth to receive a musical education from industry leaders. The culmination is original compositions performed by the campers at the finale.
OTIS REDDING CENTER FOR THE ARTS:
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
The Otis Redding Foundation
339 Cotton Avenue, Macon
478.742.5737
www.otisreddingfoundation.org/center-for-the-arts/
Offering weekly or bi-weekly private music lessons in piano, guitar, violin, percussion, voice, audio engineering and more! Register today!
ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUMMERS AT ST. JOSEPH’S
St. Joseph’s Catholic School Campus
905 High Street, Macon
478.742.0636
Contact: Melissa Miller, Camp Director
Or Marnai Boose, Assistant Director
summer.camp@sjsmacon.org
www.sjsmacon.org
Summer in the City theme includes Macon Architecture, Macon Art, Macon Sports, Macon Music, Macon History, and Macon 3-D Art! Flexible sign-up and pricing options are available. Camp dates: June 5–July 10. Hours: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily.
SUMMER AT THE SQUARE
Tattnall Square Academy
111 Trojan Trail, Macon
478.477.6760
Contact: Jennifer Cook
jennifer.cook@tattnall.org
bit.ly/TSASummerattheSquare
“Summer at the Square” is open to the community and includes a wide variety of day camps for children of all ages from the months of May–July: Higher Hoops Basketball Camps, Music Makers, Superhero STEAM Camp, Baseball Camp, Art Camp – All Things Drawing!, Softball Camp, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!, Soccer Camp, Summer with Seuss, Trojan Football Camp, My Kid Did That! (Art Camp), American Girl Doll Camp, Art Camp – All Things Painting!, Middle School Survival Skills, Lego Robotics – “Super Powered” (An Energy Journey), Cooking Camp, Camp Creativity, Trojan Spirit Cheer Camp, and Camp Kindergarten. Visit online to learn more.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
CAMP BREATHE EASY
678.809.6047
campbreatheeasy.com
A five-night camp for kids ages 7–13 with asthma. Kids with an asthma diagnosis and who take daily asthma medication are eligible. Designed to promote self-confidence and asthma management.
CAMP LITTLE SHOT
265 Sheraton Blvd., Macon
478.746.8626
camplittleshot.com
Campers learn how to be the healthiest diabetic possible. Campers learn positive self-esteem and a “can do” spirit.
CAMP SQUIRREL HOLLOW
5665 Milam Road, Fairburn
770.774.8001
www.thebedfordschool.org/academics/squirrel-hollow.cfm.
A remedial summer program serving kids with academic needs due to learning differences or any child who need summer skills practice.
CAMP SUNSHINE
1850 Clairmont Road, Decatur
404.325.7979
www.mycampsunshine.com
A camper can receive chemotherapy in the morning and be horseback riding by the afternoon. Here children with cancer are able to experience summer camp just like other kids. Two one-week sessions are held; a session for children ages 7–12, and a session for teens 13–18. Each week is packed full of fun, excitement, inspiration, and age appropriate activities.
ESP SUMMER CAMP
Watkinsville, GA
706.769.9333
extraspecialpeople.com
ESP’s (Extra Special People) Summer Camp runs for eight weeks. There are four weeks of day camp, two weeks of field trips, and two weeks of overnight camp, serving 300+ people with disabilities. #