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Best Summer Day Camps in Atlanta

Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC)'s Camp Kingfisher is popular with kids of all ages who love being outdoors! Photo courtesy CNC
Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC)'s Camp Kingfisher is popular with kids of all ages who love being outdoors! Photo courtesy CNC
4/7/24 - By Elsa Simcik

There are so many fun options for summer day camps in Atlanta! We've rounded up amazing day camps for Atlanta kids —most of these are traditional summer camps with outdoor games, crafts, and swimming. All of the included Atlanta day camps run approximately 9am-4pm (some even offer extended hours). Camp themes typically change week to week so summer campers stay engaged.

If your child prefers a specific focus at summer camp, choose a specialty camp (like STEM, arts, and sports —all listed in our Camp Guide).

Find all of our top recommendations and summer camp listings in our Atlanta Summer Camp Guide!

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EnviroVentures Summer Camp melds day camp fun with a focus on nature. Photo courtesy of Piedmont Park Conservancy
EnviroVentures Summer Camp melds day camp fun with a focus on nature. Photo courtesy of Piedmont Park Conservancy

Awesome Summer Day Camps for Atlanta Kids

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 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

Camp Arrowhead

Milton
This Christian-based summer camp is open to kindergartners through 6th graders. Adventure-seeking kids flock to Camp Arrowhead for zip-lining, rock-climbing, ropes courses, and more outdoor fun. Pre-care and after-care hours available.    READ MORE

In the City Camps

Atlanta
In the City Camp is rooted in Jewish values. In the City offers campers the feel of an overnight camp with over 50 activity choices each day. Kids can choose from things like waterslides, movie production, juggling, and all kinds of sports. Camp hours are 9am-4pm.  READ MORE

Josh Powell Camp

Acworth
Kids experience the great outdoors at Josh Powell Camp, both in the summer and on school breaks. Campers canoe, build forts, and play games. The camp offers bus service from three locations in Atlanta to the camp in Acworth.  READ MORE

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

Dunwoody
The Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) has programs, a fitness center, summer camps and school break camps, sports, classes and preschools for the local community. There are camps and classes for a huge gamut of interests. 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

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

WinShape Camps

Various Locations
Founded by Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy, WinShape Camps have been an Atlanta mainstay since the 1980s. The Christian-based program has expanded all over the country and offers day camps, overnight camps, and family camps.  READ MORE

Woodward Academy Summer Camps

College Park and Johns Creek
At Woodward's College Park location, kids can attend Odyssey Day Camp Juniors (grades K-3) and Explorers (grades 4-6) from 9am-4pm with options for extended hours. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities with weekly themes as well as entertainment and crafts. The camp offers optional swim lessons. Also a Johns Creek location. READ MORE

YMCA of Atlanta

Various Locations
With over two dozen locations around metro Atlanta, the YMCA offers family programs with activities like exercise classes, sports leagues, swimming and camps. The Y hosts school holiday camps as well as summer day and overnight camps. The Y also provides assistance to those who cannot afford childcare or gym memberships.  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

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