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Best STEM and Science Summer Camps for Atlanta Kids

The projects at STREM Summer Camp can get highly innovative! Photo courtesy of STREM HQ
The projects at STREM Summer Camp can get highly innovative! Photo courtesy of STREM HQ
3/12/23 - By Dana Shemesh

STEM or science camp allow Atlanta kids to have loads of fun with opportunities to launch rockets, develop game apps, build robots, make slime, play in the dirt, and more! The benefits of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and science camps are numerous. Kids learn better with hands-on activities in a relaxed environment and they gain confidence by developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Aside from all the technological fun, these summer camps require collaboration, which provides socialization opportunities for campers as well.

Who knows? Your child may become the next Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Jacques Cousteau, or Bill Gates!

For more camp opportunities, refer to our Atlanta Summer Camp Guide, which includes preschool, sports, and overnight camps. And if you don't want to miss out on exciting Atlanta happenings, subscribe to our free Mommy Poppins newsletter.

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ID Tech Summer Camps offer little innovators a meaningful summer experience. Photo courtesy of ID Tech
ID Tech Summer Camps offer little innovators a meaningful summer experience. Photo courtesy of ID Tech

STEM and Science Camps in Atlanta

Atlanta International School Summer Camps

Midtown
Atlanta International School offers a full summer of week-long camps for elementary and middle school-age kids. Programming includes STEM-based camps such as Young Architects, Cardboard Engineering, and Makers Club, as well as sports, language, and arts camps. READ MORE

Game Camp Nation - Atlanta, GA

Alpharetta
Campers turn video game ideas into reality at Game Camp Nation, an educational game studio for kids and teens that offers in-person summer day camps and year-round online lessons for aspiring game designers, programmers, and artists of all skill levels. READ MORE

Camp Invention

Multiple Locations
With the theme "Wonder," the flagship summer camp of the National Inventors Hall of Fame helps kids in grades K-6 develop problem-solving skills. Projects include building a mini skate park, reconstructing a robot, and opening a pop-up shop. READ MORE

CampMODA at Museum of Design Atlanta

Midtown
At campMODA, students ages 6-17 use cool technology like Minecraft, LEGO, and Roblox to learn how to think like a designer while exploring topics such as coding, engineering, architecture, history, game design, robotics, and more.  READ MORE

Club SciKidz

Multiple Locations
Club Scikidz is a STEM enrichment company for kids Pre-K through 7th grade. It offers everything from veterinary medicine to robotics and virtual reality. The camps cover major science disciplines and  have a heavy emphasis on technology and engineering. Over 70 different themed summer camps are offered. This year summer camps are held at three locations – Avon, South Windsor and Southington. READ MORE

Emagination STEM Camps - Atlanta

Mercer University Atlanta Campus
The two-week Emagination STEM Camp offers kids ages 8-17 both day and overnight options at Mercer University's Atlanta campus. Campers will choose two to four tech courses which are interspersed with recreation breaks and games for socialization opportunities.   READ MORE

Engineering for Kids of East Atlanta

Multiple Locations
Kids in grades K-8 can explore the world of engineering through summer camps offered by Engineering for Kids of East Atlanta. Held at five Atlanta locations, camp offerings include robotics, coding, and Minecraft. READ MORE

Epstein Summer Adventure

Sandy Springs
Budding scientists and engineers will love The Epstein School's summer camp offerings including Drone Camp, Lego Experience, STEAM Invention Camp, and Challenge Island Slimetopia. The half-day sessions are open to kids in grades K-6. READ MORE

iD Tech Summer Programs in Atlanta

Druid Hills
iD Tech's summer camp at Emory University features innovative programs with options for coding, game development, robotics, and 3-D modeling. For a truly immersive experience, campers ages 10-17 can sign up for the overnight camp which includes meals and lodging for five nights. READ MORE

Kids 4 Coding Summer Tech Camps in Atlanta

Alpharetta, Norcross, and Lawrenceville
Award-winning and nationally recognized Kids 4 Coding is serving up STEM-focused week-long summer camps for kids ages 7-16 at three Atlanta locations. Kids 4 Coding offers camps in game development, Minecraft, Roblox, Scratch, and more.  READ MORE

Lavner Education Camp Tech Revolution - Georgia

Sandy Springs and Decatur
Lavner Education's Camp Tech Revolution offers over 35 STEM camps for kids ages 6-14 over the summer. Explore coding, robotics, graphic design, and more through hands-on experimentation and challenges. READ MORE

Oak Grove Academy Summer Camps

Alpharetta
Oak Grove Academy is a preschool that also offers full-day summer camp for kids ages 5-11. Kids can participate in "main camp" (traditional camp with weekly themes) or STEM camps. Parents choose from regular hours of 9am-3pm or full day which can go from 6:30am-6pm.  READ MORE

Science Akademeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science

Alpharetta
Science Akademeia offers STEM and science-based camps for kids from pre-K to grade 6 through the Seeds of STEM curriculum. Campers can sign up for Edible Science, The Human Body, Engineering Design, and more. READ MORE

The Science of Fun

Decatur
With two locations in Decatur, The Science of Fun offers summer camps for ages 5-9. This year’s offerings focus on birds, plants, and animals, the human body, weather, and technology. If your kids have aged out, they can apply to become a counselor in training. READ MORE

STREM HQ

Alpharetta, Marietta, and Roswell
Imagine, innovate, and invent a world of fun with STREM HQ, which offers classes and summer camp for kids looking to further their interest in STEM activities. READ MORE

Summer PEAKS at Georgia Tech

Midtown
Offered by Georgia Tech’s CEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing), kids in grades 4-12 can hone STEAM skills all summer. The GT GIRLS session exposes middle school females to STEAM concepts, majors at Georgia Tech, and careers. READ MORE

Summer U Camps at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw
Kids in grades 1-12 can enroll in numerous SummerU camps offered by Kennesaw State University to discover new hobbies and interests. In addition to the popular Animal Adventures, topics include astronomy, coding, robotics, and more.  READ MORE
Discover the great outdoors during Blue Heron Nature Center Summer Camp. Photo courtesy of the nature center
Discover the great outdoors during Blue Heron Nature Center Summer Camp. Photo courtesy of the nature center

Animal and Nature Camps in Atlanta

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Enjoy year-round programming for kids, including school break and summer camps offered to kids ages 5-12. READ MORE

Camp Autrey Mill

Johns Creek
Located at the 46-acre Autrey Mill Nature Center, this camp uses animal encounters, activities, and crafts to introduce children ages 4-11 to the wonders of nature. Weekly themes include Animal Adaptations, Ecosystems Around the World, and Wild Water.  READ MORE

Camp H2O at The Georgia Aquarium

Downtown Atlanta
Camp H2O at The Georgia Aquarium teaches kids ages 5-13 about ocean ecosystems and aquatic organisms. The week-long camps feature expert speakers and experiments, as well as dolphin and sea lion presentations, and more. READ MORE

Camp Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Chattahoochee Nature Center offers Camp Kingfisher to kids, from preschoolers to teens. Hike, canoe, kayak, swim, and enjoy nature surrounding the Chattahoochee River. Summer camp, as well as winter break camp and holiday break, spots fill up quickly. READ MORE

Critter Camp at the Amphibian Foundation

Buckhead and Decatur
Kids ages 6-14 learn all about lizards, frogs, and other reptiles and amphibians at Critter Camp. Fun activities combined with hands-on observation teach campers about the life cycles, habitats, and defense mechanisms of these animals. READ MORE

Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody and Sandy Springs
Kids ages 4-11 learn about wetlands, birds, reptiles, and more at the 22-acre Dunwoody Nature Center's weekly summer camps. The center also hosts camps for kids ages 9-13 at the Island Ford unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, as well as homeschool classes, adult classes, and mommy-and-me classes. READ MORE

Junior TreeKeeper Summer Camp at Trees Atlanta

Oakland City
Located along the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail, Junior TreeKeeper summer camp teaches kids in grades 1-6 all about the importance of urban forests. Weekly themes delve into soil, geology, and fungi. A limited number of scholarships are available.  READ MORE

Piedmont Park's EnviroVentures Camp

Midtown
Kids who attend EnviroVentures Summer Camp at Piedmont Park play outdoor sports, participate in STEAM-focused activities, make arts and crafts, and explore Piedmont Park. Campers swim at the aquatics center. Open for kids ages 5-10, with counselor-training opportunites for ages 11-15.  READ MORE

Summer Camp at Blue Heron Nature Center

Buckhead
Kids ages 4-12 will learn about nature at the 30-acre Blue Heron Nature Preserve. A popular theme is Mud Week, where campers play in the mud to learn about underground ecosystems. Other summer camp themes include rocks, bugs, and outdoor survival. Campers ages 4-6 can opt for half-day or full-day sessions.    READ MORE

Zoo Atlanta Safari Camps

Grant Park
Kids ages 5-14 can spend their days at Zoo Atlanta, learning about animals and doing hands-on projects and participating in challenges. Children are divided into three age groups and themes change weekly. Winter, Spring, and Fall camps available.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Memorial United Methodist Church
Emagination STEM Camp at Mercer University - Atlanta Campus
Kids 4 Coding at KidsPaul Duke STEM High School
Camp Tech Revolution at Agnes Scott College
Science Akademeia: The Atlanta Preschool of Science
The Science of Fun at North Decatur Presbyterian Church
Computer Museum - Roswell
The Amphibian Foundation at Blue Heron Nature Preserve