The community is opening back and we are ready to get back to normal. What says summer more than summer camp? There are several summer camps and programs open to keep kids engaged and active all summer long.
From science, to nature, to performing arts there are a wide variety of entertaining and enrichment opportunities available to your child this summer.
PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK JUNIOR RANGER CAMP & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP
Panola Mountain State Park offers two outdoor summer camps for your child to experience adventure and explore the outdoors.
Junior Ranger Camp
This 5-day program introduces kids ages 6-10 to the wonders of the outdoors. Activities include hiking, frog hunting, bug catching, bird watching, craft-making, geocaching, orienteering, and more. Campers are to bring lunch and snacks. Be sure to apply sunscreen and bug spray each day.
Dates: June 21–June 25, 2021
Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm (Early drop-off is available for a $10 fee)
Location: Panola Mountain State Park
Contact: Nature Center at (770) 389-7801 / pm.naturalist@gmail.com
Cost: $125 per child
Outdoor Adventurer Camp
If your 10- to 14-year-old child is interested in archery, bouldering, tree climbing, outdoor living skills, and more, this is the camp for them.
Dates: June 28–July 2, 2021
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (Early drop-off/late pick-up is available for a $20 fee)
Location: Panola Mountain State Park
Contact: Nature Center at (770) 389-7801 / pm.naturalist@gmail.com
Cost: $200 per child
HENRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department offers Day Camp throughout summer. Your child will enjoy arts and crafts, games, swimming, field trips, and other creative means of expression and recreation. Day camps are open to chiages 6-12 (age as of June 1, 2021).
Dates: May 27–August 3, 2021 (No camp the week of July 5)
Hours and Locations vary.
Contact: (770) 288-7300
Cost: $125/week per child; $115/week for each additional child | *Additional $30/week/child for out-of-county residents
Click here for payment plan info; click on “Day Camps” to see pricing and other details.
In addition to the full day camp options, the Parks & Rec program also offers a variety of special interest camps and classes, including basketball, tennis, and dance.
Dance & Tumble Summer Classes
See flyer for more details.
Dates: July 13 & 15 or July 20 & 22, 2021
Ages: 2-13 (age as of June 1, 2021)
Hours: Tumbling (ages 2-4) 3:00-3:45pm; pre-Jazz/tumbling (ages 5-8) 3:45-4:45pm; Jazz/tumbling (ages 7-12) 5:00-6:00pm; dance skills/tumbling (ages 8-13) 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Locust Grove Recreation Center
Contact: (770) 288-7300 / Amy Bailey, Instructor: (678) 300-9182
Cost: Resident fee – $60/week per child | Non-resident fee – $90/week per child
Registration: April 5–July 9, Monday–Friday 9:00am-4:00pm at Bear Creek Recreation Center, Fairview Recreation Center, Heritage Park, J.P. Moseley Rec. Center, and Locust Grove Rec. Center, or online.
Bull Martin’s Basketball Camp
See flyer for more details.
Dates: June 21–25, 2021
Ages: 6-18 (age as of June 1, 2021)
Hours: 8:00am-1:00pm (6-10 yr. olds); 8:00am-4:00pm (11-18 yr. olds)
Location: Fairview Recreation Center
Contact: (770) 288-7300
Cost: Resident fee – $100 per child; $90 for each additional child | Non-resident fee – $130 per child; $120 for each additional child
Registration: April 5–June 18, Monday–Friday 9:00am-4:00pm at Bear Creek Rec. Center, Fairview Rec. Center, Heritage Park, J.P. Moseley Rec. Center, and Locust Grove Rec. Center, or online.
Academic Summer Tennis Camp
See flyer for more details.
Dates: June 1–July 23, 2021
Ages: 5-18 (age as of June 1, 2021)
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Richard Craig Park
Contact: (770) 288-7300
Cost: Resident fee – $125/week per child; $115/week for each additional child | Non-resident fee – $155/week per child; $145/week for each additional child
Registration: Begins April 12, Monday–Friday 9:00am-4:00pm at Bear Creek Rec. Center, Fairview Rec. Center, Heritage Park, J.P. Moseley Rec. Center, and Locust Grove Rec. Center, or online.
FAMILY SUPPORT CIRCLE YOUTH EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (YEP) SUMMER DAY CAMP
Family Support Circle offers many fun and educational summer options with their Youth Excellence Program (YEP) Summer Day Camp. YEP focuses on helping students in grades 1–8 develop a deeper sense of self, a steadfast belief in their own voice, and the realization that they can influence change in the world.
Children receive tutoring and homework help on various subjects ranging from health to STEM, and they get to participate in various social and recreational activities, including field trips, arts and crafts, sports, nature instruction, games, cultural awareness, special events, and even a STEM-based Zero Robotics program for middle schoolers.
Dates: Session I: June 1– June 30, 2021 | Session II: July 1–July 23, 2021
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (Before and after care are available at additional cost)
Location: 109 South Lee Street, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Contact: info@familysupportcircle.org / (770) 378-4070
Cost: Contact Family Support Circle for details
SKYCAMP AT SKY ZONE MCDONOUGH
Kids can have fun while staying active, with instructor-led activities, age-appropriate exercise, and Ultimate Dodgeball at SkyCamp! Drop off your child and the SkyCamp team will take care of the rest.
Dates: Session 1: June 7–11 | Session 2: June 21–25 | Session 3: July 12–16 | Session 4: July 19–23
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Location: 165 Mill Road, McDonough, GA 30253
Contact: (770) 676-3772
Cost: $179 per session – siblings discount available; $50 per day
STARLITE FAMILY FUN CENTER OF MCDONOUGH
Camp Starlite is an all-inclusive camp is perfect for ages 5-14 and includes lunch and an afternoon snack. Children are fully supervised while enjoying the Starlite's fun attractions including skating, laser tag, indoor playground, STEM/STEAM activities, games, crafts, movies, and even a bounce house and giant water slide!
Dates: Week 1: June 7–11 | Week 2: June 14–18 | Week 3: June 21–25 | Week 4: June 28–July 2 | Week 5: July 12–16 | Week 6: July 19–23 | Week 7: July 26–30
Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 am-5:00 pm (Early drop-off at 7:30 am and late pick-up until 6:00 pm for an additional $25/week)
Location: 425 Plaza Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Contact: (770) 898-0100 ext. 416 / michelle@starliteffc.com
Cost: $135/week per child
DRIP-THRU COFFEE SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Drip-Thru Coffee is offering a summer reading program for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Drip-Thru believes reading is “FUNdamental” and should be encouraged over summer breaks. Students in Grades K-8 are invited to read at least 10 books by August 31st.
Parents/Guardians can register their child(ren) at the store via their Customer Loyalty Account or summer_reading@dripthrucoffee.com. Once the log is completed, emailed and reviewed by staff, the student will receive a FREE 12oz. fruit smoothie.
Dates: June 1–August 31, 2021
Hours: 7:00 am-4:00 pm weekdays; 8:00 am-1:00 pm weekends
Location: Drip-Thru Coffee, 50 Hwy 138 W., Stockbridge, GA
Contact: (404) 784-0188 / summer_reading@dripthrucoffee.com
Cost: Free
Keep your kids occupied during the summer! Visit our events calendar today to find even more fun, affordable activities to enjoy during the summer and year-round.
United Dance Atlanta Dance Course
With an incredible team of professional dancers, teachers, musicians and specialists in inclusive dance, United Dance is coming to Atlanta.
During one week youth and young adults with Down syndrome will have the opportunity to dance with professional dancers to live music in the state-of-the-art dance studios.
Dates: June 14–19, 2021
Hours: 10:30 am-11:30 am
Location: Atlanta Dance Academy, 2335 Cheshire Bridge Rd, NE Atlanta
Contact: https://www.uniteddance.org/atlanta-dance-course
Cost: $210
Keep your kids occupied during the summer! Visit our events calendar today to find even more fun, affordable activities to enjoy during the summer and year-round.
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