Babyland General Hospital offer free admission for kids to see where the beloved Cabbage Patch Kids are
20 Free Things To Do in Atlanta On Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play
Amore e Amore welcomes muggles and wizards alike during its Harry Potter themed events. Photo by author
9 Themed Restaurants and Family-Friendly Dining Experiences in Atlanta
Head indoor for some fre fun at the mall of Georgia.
GUIDE
Guide to Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Atlanta Kids
Kids will stay entertained, and parents can relax with a pint at Scofflaw Brewing. Photo by author
16 Family-Friendly Breweries in Atlanta
Overtime Elite games are exciting for all ages! City Reapers and RWE faced off in the OTE Finals in March 2024 at Atlanta's Overtime arena. Photo courtesy Overtime Elite
Atlanta's Overtime Elite Opens the World of Basketball to Young Players & Young Fans
Travel north for the ultimate winter trip in Georgia. Photo courtesy of Georgia State Parks
13 Cozy Georgia Winter Trips for Kids
Test your physical and mental prowess at Activate Atlanta, a gaming facility perfect for big kids, teens, and adults!
Activate Atlanta: A Physical Gaming Experience for Big Kids and Teens
Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park was designed with input from the local skateboard community and received funding from Tony Hawk's foundation. Photo by Bill Leffler
16 Best Skate Parks in Atlanta for Kids
All Rowan piercings are performed by licensed nurses, using hypoallergenic jewelry. Photo courtesy Rowan
Best Places to Get Ear Piercings for Kids in Atlanta
SkyView Atlanta offers an amazing experience for Atlanta visitors and tourists alike! Photo courtesy SkyView Atlanta
SkyView Atlanta: A Panoramic Downtown Adventure
See Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by the author
Best Museums for Kids in Atlanta: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums in Atlanta
Stone Mountain Park is one of the most visited attractions in Atlanta for a reason -- it's fun! Photo by author
Stone Mountain with Kids: 20 Best Things to Do in Stone Mountain, GA
Kidmoto car service addresses the all-too-common challenge of getting families with young kids to the airport safely.
Kidmoto’s Airport Car Service Offers Safety & Comfort with Up To Five Car Seats
Kids can hone their skills by taking pickleball classes at the Sharon Lester Tennis Center at Piedmont Park. Photo courtesy of the center
18 Best Pickleball Courts in Atlanta for Kids and Families
Kids get up close to gentle farm animals at Zoo Atlanta's petting zoo, Outback Station.
Best Petting Zoos, Animal Farms, and Wildlife Parks Near Atlanta
Root, root, root for the home team when you're in Atlanta...especially since the Atlanta Braves are, of course, the 2021 World Series champs! Photo by Bill Lefler
3 Days in Atlanta with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Take a photo at Tiny Doors ATL's door #6, featured in a custom bench by artist Ira Hill, located on the Beltline Eastside trail. Photo courtesy of Tiny Doors ATL
100 Best Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids Before They Grow Up
After a day at the Center for Puppetry Arts, check out the Tiny Door ATL installation (Door #11) at the attraction! Photo by Melanie Preis
Tiny Doors ATL: Big Fun Exploring Tiny Treasures
See wonderful live puppet performances, like Pete the Cat, at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by Chris Hunt
Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts and The Jim Henson Collection
Jurassic Quest is roaring into the Cobb Galleria Centre. Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest, Blippi, and More Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend with Kids

Best Overnight Summer Camps in Georgia

YMCA Camp High Harbour allows children to escape screens and everyday stress, and enjoy the great outdoors! Photo courtesy of the YMCA
YMCA Camp High Harbour allows children to escape screens and everyday stress, and enjoy the great outdoors! Photo courtesy of the YMCA
2/16/25 - By Melanie Preis

Overnight summer camps in Georgia provide kids and teens with independence and insane amounts of fun. These sleepaway camps offer many activities and opportunities that regular day camp can't provide. Evening programming, bunking and socializing with kids from across the state (and even the country!), resiliency, and discovering new aspects of their personalities are just some of the advantages of attending Georgia sleepaway camp.

Even when kids age out as campers, these devoted teens can then work at sleepaway camps as counselors, specialists, and other roles. Take a look at some of the best overnight summer camps in Georgia that will have your kids begging to attend every year!

Not ready for overnight summer camp? We rounded up awesome day camps in Atlanta that offer wonderful activities in our Atlanta Summer Camp Guide!

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Kids can spend an awesome summer at a beautiful retreat away from home at WinShape Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Kids can spend an awesome summer at a beautiful retreat away from home at WinShape Camps. Photo courtesy of the camp

Georgia Overnight Summer Camps

Camp Barney Medintz

Cleveland, GA
Located in Cleveland, Georgia, Camp Barney Medintz provides an amazing Jewish overnight camping experience for boys and girls. There are 1-, 2-, and 4-week session options for campers completing grades 2nd-7th, as well as teen programs for high school students. READ MORE

Camp Blue Ridge

Clayton, GA
Head to the Blue Ridge Mountains for Camp Blue Ridge! Kids ages 5-16 will enjoy this safe and nurturing environment, focused on fun, social development, and outdoor exploration. Activities include boating, sports, fishing, rock climbing, zip lining, and more. Blue Ridge offers three sessions ranging from two weeks to six weeks.  READ MORE

Camp Coleman

Cleveland, GA
Camp Coleman serves Jewish campers from the Southeast region. Families can choose from 2- and 4-week sessions for grades 3rd-10th. Teen programs include staff-in-training and Israel travel programs. Young campers entering first and second grades may opt for "Taste of Coleman," a five-night program. Coleman activities include athletics, art, ropes course, fishing, Israeli culture, and more. READ MORE

Camp Juliette Low

Cloudland, GA
Created for girls ages 8-17, Camp Juliette Low allows campers to develop skills in confidence and competency with its outdoor residential programs. Juliette Gordon Low, founder of both this camp and the Girl Scouts, picked the location of CJL herself, located on Lookout Mountain. READ MORE

Camp Southern Ground

Fayetteville, GA
Founded by country music star Zac Brown, Camp Southern Ground is an inclusive camp, serving children ages 7-17, serving all kids, including those from underserved areas and from military and veteran families. Kids can explore a range of activities from nature-based programs to performing arts and culinary classes.  READ MORE

Camp Toccoa

Toccoa, GA
Camp Toccoa is part of Camp Fire, the largest coeducational nonsectarian camp provider in the country. Kids and teens (grades 2-11) unplug from technology and focus on nature. Overnight week-long summer camps offer archery, canoeing, climbing, hiking, and even a night sleeping under the stars.  READ MORE

Camp Woodmont

Cloudland, GA
Camp Woodmont is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls ages 6-15, located atop Lookout Mountain. Woodmont focuses on nature, outdoor adventure, horseback riding, sports, arts, and more. The non-denominational Christian atmosphere is appropriate for kids of all faiths. READ MORE

Ramah Darom

Clayton, GA
This Jewish sleepaway camp features various sports, arts, outdoor adventures, Israeli culture, and more. Ramah Darom offers 1-, 2-, 4-, and even 8-week sessions in grades 2nd-11th (sessions depend on age). Older teen programs, including an Israel seminar, are also available. READ MORE

UGA Summer Academy Camps

Athens, GA
Do what you love at Summer Academy at the University of Georgia, with one-week speciality camp session for tweens and teens. These sessions are either overnight (in the dormitories) or traditional day camp hours. Camp themes include photography, oceanography, art, journalism, and more. READ MORE

WinShape Camps

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

YMCA Camp High Harbour

Lake Allatoona and Lake Burton
This popular spot offers overnight summer camp AND day camps at two camp locations: Lake Allatoona, outside Atlanta, and Lake Burton, in Clayton. Kids get to enjoy the great outdoors, explore new interests, and make lifelong friends.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article: