With all the demands of the school year, kids deserve a break—and so do parents!
That’s why a number of local partners and organizations have come together to host a wide range of summer camps that will keep kids engaged and learning all summer long.
Explore the following Henry County summer camp programs that will introduce your child to an array of topics, from science, to nature, to performing arts. A variety of entertaining and educational enrichment opportunities await your child this summer.
Family Support Circle Youth Enrichment Program Summer Day Camp
Family Support Circle offers a six week Youth Enrichment Program. This camp focuses on S.T.E.M activities for students in grades 2nd–8th.
Children are able to enjoy activities ranging from mental to physical, individual to cooperative, self-elected to designated as well as small group to whole group. Activities start June 4 and will include Zero Robotics program for middle schoolers.
Contact: info@familysupportcircle.org / (770) 378-4070
Cost: Contact Family Support Circle for details
Please note that mask required for all in person sessions.
Fortson 4-H Center: Summer Cloverleaf and Junior Camp
Fortson 4-H’s Community Camp in Hampton, GA offers an awesome overnight camping experience for ages 9-13 and 14 -17. Campers can expect opportunities for swimming, archery, canoeing, zip lining, and camp fires.
Dates: Monday – Fridays, June & July
Location: 999 Fortson Road, Hampton, GA 30228
Contact: (770) 946-3276
Panola Mountain State Park Junior Ranger Camp & Outdoor Adventure Camp
Does your child love to explore the outdoors? Tired of the same old summer camp? Looking for some adventure this summer? Panola Mountain State Park offers not one, but two amazing outdoor summer camps to keep your nature lover engaged.
Junior Ranger Camp
Take summer to new heights! Learn about the beauty and wonders of nature during this 5-day camp. Activities will include hiking, nature crafts, reptiles, games, and more!
Dates: June 3–June 7, 2024
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center
Contact: Nature Center at (770) 389-7801
Cost: $200 per child (ages 6 – 10 years old)
Does your child love the outdoors and is looking for new ways to enjoy the summer? Explore the outdoors and learn some new skills during this hands-on 5-day camp! Activities will include hiking, archery, kayaking, wilderness survival skills and more! All participants must know how to swim.
Dates: June 24–June 28, 2024
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Panola Mountain State Park Nature Center
Contact: Nature Center at (770) 389-7801 / Email – pm.naturalist@gmail.com
Cost: $250 per child (ages 10 – 14 years old)
Henry Arts Alliance Summer Arts Camp
It’s time to make your summer camp plans. Now is the time to sign up for Henry Arts Alliance Summer Arts Camp. Join us for another exciting year of art, literature and music. We have 2 camps to choose from for completed Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Join the Henry Arts Alliance Summer Arts Camp for another exciting year of art, literature, and music. Choose from two camps within Visual Arts.
Dates: June 10–June 14, 2024
Location: McDonough Presbyterian Church
Contact: See www.henryartsalliance.org for additional information
Visual Arts Summer Camp
Does your child enjoy creating works of art? Are you looking for a fun, local, and affordable camp opportunity? This is the perfect camp for those campers interested in painting, printing, tie dye, 3D art and more.
Campers will work with qualified professionals to create works of art. Faculty consists of professionals in the art field.
Visual Arts 1: Students having completed Kindergarten through 3rd grades | *Registration limited to 20 students.
Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $145 per child
Registration Visual Arts 1: Click Here to Register Now
Visual Arts 2: Students having completed 4th through 8th grades | *Registration limited to 20 students.
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $185 per child
Registration Visual Arts 2: Click Here to Register Now
Henry County Parks & Recreation
The Henry County Parks and Recreation Department offers Day Camps and Specialty Camps all summer long. Camp activities include STEAM, music, sports, field trips, and other creative means of expression and recreation. Camp is open to ages 5-12.
Dates: May 30–July 22, 2024 (No camp the week of July 4)
Hours and Locations vary.
Contact: (770) 288-7300
SkyCamp at Sky Zone McDonough
Have an epic time at SkyCamp! Kids can have fun while staying active, with instructor-led activities like age-appropriate exercise and Ultimate Dodgeball. It’s easy and hassle-free for parents: Drop them off, and the SkyCamp team will make sure they have the best experience ever.
Dates: Session 1: June 3–7 | Session 2: June 10–14 | Session 3: June 24–28 | Session 4: July 8–12 | Session 5: July 15 -19 | Session 6: July 22-26
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Location: 165 Mill Road, McDonough, GA 30253
Contact: (770) 676-3772
Starlite Family Fun Center of McDonough
Camp Starlite is a guaranteed fun time for your child this summer! This all-inclusive camp is perfect for ages 5-12 and includes lunch and an afternoon snack. Your child will be fully supervised while enjoying the center’s awesome attractions and activities, including skating, laser tag, indoor playground, STEM/STEAM activities, games, crafts, and movies—and when weather permits, a bounce house and giant water slide!
Dates: Week 1: June 3-7 | Week 2: June 10-14 | Week 3: June 17-21 | Week 4: June 24-28| Week 5: July 8–12 | Week 6: July 15-19 | Week 7: July 22–26
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30a.m. – 6:00p.m.
Location: 425 Plaza Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Contact: (770) 898-0100 ext. 416 / starliteofmcdonough.com
Cost: $200/week per child
Hammer & Stain Summer Arts & Crafts Camp
Hammer & Stain is offering four weeks of themed arts and crafts camps where children will bring home a different creation every day!
Dates:
June 10 -14: Under the Sea!
June 24-28: Blast off to Space
July 8-12: All Things Sports!
July 15-19: Game On!
Times: 9:30am – 12pm OR 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Hammer & Stain Atlanta Southside, 509 B. Stanley K. Tanger Blvd., Locust Grove
Contact: (404) 590-3451 | hammerandstainsouthside@gmail.com
Cost: $175.00/child
Drip-Thru Coffee Summer Reading Program
Drip-Thru Coffee has returned with its 7th Annual Summer Reading Program for children in kindergarten through eighth 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 email 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, 2024
Location: Drip-Thru Coffee, 50 Hwy 138 W., Stockbridge, GA
Contact: (404) 784-0188 / summer_reading@dripthrucoffee.com
Cost: Free
Camp Crumbles
Crumbles by Nicole’s Camp Crumbles welcomes your kids ages 5 – 15 to making sweet treats! Camp Crumbles has weekly themes to highlight the weekly inspiration for summer camp sweet treat decorations. The sweet summer is right around the corner so make sure you register.
Parents/Guardians can register at www.crumblesbynicole.com.
June 11-13: Space Exploration
June 25-27: Bakery Barn Life
July 16-18: Squishmallow
July 23-25: Bakery Olympics
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Crumbles by Nicole, 3988 GA-42, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Contact: (678) 764-2340 / https://www.crumblesbynicole.com/
Cost: $175 per camper
**Campers will make cookies, cupcakes, and a cake (or cookie cake) all from scratch as well as take the treats made home.
With a broad choice of offerings, these Henry County summer camps will help keep your kids occupied during the school break. Find even more fun, affordable activities to enjoy during the summer and year-round in Henry County, Georgia.