15 Summer Camps for Middle School Students in Georgia
- Stephen Turban
- Aug 23
- 10 min read
Updated: Oct 19
Attending summer camps as a middle school student can be a great way to participate in fun activities and learn something new in a secure, engaging atmosphere. Summer camps are typically brief opportunities to dive into an educational or extracurricular field of interest.
At camp, you may get to learn new skills, discover a new passion, and/or explore your interests while making new friends. You may also discover a new sport, explore nature, engage in creative arts, or participate in recreational activities during these programs. Certain camps also focus on personal skill-building, allowing you to gain experience in leadership, collaboration, accountability, empathy, and communication.
Georgia is home to many educational institutions and organizations offering summer camps designed for students with varying interests and educational backgrounds. To help you get started, we have compiled a list of 15 summer camps for middle school students in Georgia.
15 Summer Camps for Middle School Students in Georgia
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Eight-week cohorts with a commitment of a minimum 5 hours/week; Summer Cohort I starts on June 2 | Summer Cohort II starts on July 14
Application deadline: Multiple summer cohort deadlines in May/June
Eligibility: Students in grades 6–8
Cost: Varies; financial assistance available
Location: Fully remote
JEP, a fully remote program designed for middle school students, allows you to work one-on-one with a mentor and explore academic interests in a field of interest. Founded by Harvard and Oxford PhDs, the eight-week program offers the mentorship of scholars from top research universities such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Duke, and LSE. You can select an exploration track from various disciplines, including AI, astrophysics, engineering, mathematics, environmental science, and history. Then, you will choose a topic and define your research project. In the process, you will get to refine your reading, writing, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills to be better prepared for high school and future academics. You can check out the JEP brochure and apply here.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: June – August; exact dates vary by camp
Application deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Students, ages 7 – 17
Cost: Starts at $530
Location: University of Georgia (UGA) Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA
The University of Georgia's Summer Academy offers a diverse range of camps in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to middle school and high school students. You can choose middle school camps in various areas, including multimedia, zoology, medicine, technology, and environmental science. At your camp of choice, you will design a storyboard for film and animation to develop 2-D animation skills, design a robot, or learn the anatomical and physiological aspects of vertebrate animals. You may also go on campus field trips to explore natural sciences or work in labs/medical simulation settings, based on the camp you choose. You can check out the various camps and schedule here.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective; small class sizes
Dates: 25 hours over two weeks (on weekdays)
Application deadline: May/June; multiple deadlines
Eligibility: Students in grades 6–8
Cost: Varies; financial assistance available
Location: Virtual
Veritas AI's Trailblazers program is a virtual program that allows middle school students to explore the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning and work on an interdisciplinary project. In the initial weeks, you will explore topics like regression, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and convolutional neural networks. Subsequent weeks will involve project work and exploration of niche topics. Your project can be interdisciplinary, focusing on the applications of AI in the field of medicine, finance, sports, etc. Throughout the program, you will attend online academic lectures and group sessions offering a 5:1 student-to-mentor ratio. To learn more, check out the program brochure here and apply here.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: Varying weeklong sessions across June – August
Application deadline: Varies by session
Eligibility: Learn-to-row (LTR) camps: Students in grades 7 – 12 | Returning Rower camps: Returning Development-Squad and Recreational Team athletes or those who participated in two weeks of LTR camps
Cost: $275/session
Location: Atlanta Junior Rowing Association (AJRA), Roswell, GA
AJRA offers summer rowing camps for middle school and high school students. You can join an LTR camp as a beginner or a Returning Rower camp if you have some experience with rowing. In the one-week LTR camp, you will learn rowing skills on the Chattahoochee River. You will acquire knowledge about the sport and its equipment, how to rig and de-rig boats, and safety aspects on and off the water. In the returning rower camp, you will learn technical aspects of the rowing stroke to gain advanced rowing experience. You will develop teamwork skills and work toward improving fitness and discipline in the process.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 90/week with a 1:5 staff to camper ratio
Dates: June – July
Application deadline: Till spots fill; applications typically open in the fall
Eligibility: Children, ages 6 – 15
Cost: $1,300 (one week) or $1,975 (two weeks); Horseback riding option: $110 (one week) or $200 (two weeks); early-bird and other discounts available
Location: Lookout Mountain, Cloudland, GA
Camp Woodmont is a traditional overnight summer camp offering multiple one- to two-week sessions in summer. Here, you will live outdoors in a rustic cabin and participate in recreational and challenging activities while exploring nature. You can choose a daily structured schedule of five activities based on interests, including arts and crafts, drama, canoeing, archery, horseback riding, swimming, basketball, and hiking. You will also have the chance to engage in theme-night informal group activities like storytelling, staging a skit, singing songs, or folk dancing, and participate in a rotational campfire/pool party.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: May 27 – August 8; various five-day and four-day camps available
Application deadline: Information not available
Eligibility: Rising pre-K–9th grade students; MJCCA membership not required
Cost: Varies by camp type and duration; starts at $385 for members and $460 for non-members + $50 non-refundable registration fee ($75 after March 14); financial aid offered for MJCCA members and families with one or both parents in active duty in the Army, Air Force, or Marines
Location: MJCCA Zaban Park campus, Dunwoody, GA (bus transportation available throughout Metro Atlanta)
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) hosts summer camps for various age groups with morning and afternoon camp options. You can enroll in sports camps, theme camps, or outdoor camps and choose from various STEAM-related activities. For instance, camps may offer you opportunities to learn through a team-based culinary challenge, an obstacle course where you participate as a Ninja Warrior, projects like creating a fashion brand or building a robot, developing a story for the stage, and designing craft and art pieces. You will get to build performance skills in dance, musicals, stage production, and theatre if you choose performance arts camps. You can find all camp options here.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: June – July; multiple week-long camps available
Application deadline: 14 days before the start of each session
Eligibility: Students who are 7 – 17 years old
Cost: Tiered pricing as per family's affordability; check rates here
Location: Camp Southern Ground, Fayetteville, GA
Camp Southern Ground hosts week-long residential camps, giving children ages 7–17 an opportunity to explore nature and spend time outdoors. You will explore your interests and strengths, learn new skills, and interact with peers of your age group while participating in activities involving sports, the performing arts, nature, gardening, and culinary arts. In the sports camps, you can learn and practice soccer, basketball, water sports, target sports, etc., while nature camps include fishing, mountain biking, and animal tracking, among other outdoor activities. The art and craft camps involve fun activities like making a friendship bracelet or painting. The culinary and garden camps can teach you how to make ice cream, while the performance camps can help you develop skills in song recording and line dancing.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 140+ campers
Dates: June 29 – July 4
Application deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Students ages 8 – 17 with Tourette Syndrome or tic disorder
Cost: $975; payment plans, subsidized tuition options, and scholarships available
Location: Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA; location can vary each year
Organized and managed by Tourette Information Center and Support and in partnership with Camp Twin Lakes, Twitch and Shout is a week-long overnight summer camp for children ages diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome or another tic disorder. At camp, you will participate in activities spanning a wide variety of areas, including the performing arts, water sports, horseback riding, and biking. You will collaborate with peers in recreational and sports activities involving archery, rock wall climbing, boating, horse riding, ceramics, cooking, and more. You will also get access to large group events like a carnival with outdoor games, dance night, talent show, and other themed activities.
9. Camp Swamp
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: June 1 – 7 | June 8 – 14 | June 15 – 21 | June 29 – July 5 | July 6 – 12 | July 13 – 19
Application deadline: Information not available
Eligibility: Children and teenagers, ages 9–19
Cost: $695/week + expenses for an additional craft activity; need-based financial assistance is available
Location: Camp Swamp, Union Point, GA
Camp Swamp offers one-week camps in summer, offering children, teenagers, and families scheduled activities based on interests and needs, as well as free-time activities. You will work on your motor and athletic skills while learn about values like humility, gratitude, and selflessness at camp. You will participate in sports and games like dodgeball, soccer, basketball, swimming, fishing, and arts and crafts. You will also participate in activities with peers such as laser tag, musical chairs, and spelling bees. Each year, the camp organizes a fun surprise activity like a shaving cream fight, Swamp ball, “Amazing Race”, or mud pit.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: Vary by location and session
Application deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Students, ages 5 –14
Cost: $219 with discounts available
Location: Across the U.S.A., including multiple locations in GA
Code Ninjas camps offer children interested in tech opportunities to get hands-on coding experience. At a Code Ninjas camp near you, you will develop tech skills as well as problem-solving and logical thinking abilities while participating in fun challenges with peers.
You will learn coding fundamentals and build video games with tools like ScratchJr, MakeCode Arcade, and Unity. You can choose to learn basic block coding, robotics, or programming in Minecraft or Roblox. You can explore options in Georgia at Hamilton Mill, Suwanee, Cumming, and Alpharetta (Milton) to know what to expect.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: June 2 – 6 | June 23 – 27 | July 7 – 11
Application deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Students, ages 8–16+
Cost: $395
Location: Threaded from Heaven Sewing Studio, Suwanee, GA
Threaded from Heaven Sewing Studio offers creative sewing summer camps for children interested in learning to sew. You will learn how to sew through projects that cater to your skill level, even if you are a beginner. You can choose from creative projects such as a garment, a purse, or a soft toy. The camp can also help you learn how to avoid common sewing mistakes. As a participant, you will get all the relevant supplies and have access to the studio's sewing machines.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Up to 6/camp
Dates: June 9 – 13 | June 23 – 27
Application deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Children, ages six and up
Cost: $190 by check or $197 using Venmo or card
Location: Artistic Adventures studio, Suwanee, GA
Artistic Adventure is an art studio offering art and pottery classes to children, teens, and adults, as well as summer camps led by teachers and artists. You can enroll in a clay camp or an art attack class to hone your artistic talent and create a unique piece of art. At the Clay Camp, you will learn how to use a pottery wheel to build a creative, functional piece. In the Art Attack Camp, you will work with a pottery wheel, develop artistic skills in watercolor and acrylics, and explore printmaking techniques. All sessions are limited to cohorts of six or fewer to ensure individual attention and close interactions with the instructors.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: Varying one- to five-day camps available throughout the year
Application deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Anyone, age five and up
Cost: Varies as per camp type, typically $186 or $58/day for a drop-in
Location: Kidcreate Studio, Johns Creek, GA
Kid Create Studio offers art education camps for children, with sessions catering to the developmental needs specific to each age group. You will learn about art and refine and exercise creative skills while working on art projects with peers. For instance, you may learn art-associated terminology while making papier-mache birds and working with plaster (Mega Mess Making camp) or building creative concoctions with slime (More Slime, Please! camp), and more. You can look for upcoming camps here.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Information not available
Dates: Various camps across June – July
Application deadline: Till spots fill
Eligibility: Students, ages 12–17
Cost: Starts at $295
Location: Suwanee, GA
The Suwanee Arts Center offers middle and high school students classes throughout the year as well as summer camps in art, film-making, pottery, and other creative fields. You can enroll in a class or camp that aligns with your interests. If you choose the five-day Jr. Filmmakers Camp, you will learn the basics of filmmaking, storyboarding, cinematography, sound design, and editing. In the Stop Motion Clay Animation Camp, you will bring clay creations to life using stop-motion animation techniques. These camps can help you develop teamwork and leadership skills while you collaborate with peers. You can also explore Pottery Wheel camps (for ages 13 and up), in which you will explore wheel-throwing and build creative pieces.
Acceptance rate/cohort size: 50
Dates: June 1 – 6 (one week) | June 8 – 20 (two weeks: first session) | June 22 – July 11 (three weeks) | July 13 – 25 (two weeks: second session)
Application deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Girls, ages 8 – 17
Cost: $2,500 (one week) | $4,500 (two weeks) | $6,500 (three weeks) + additional fee for outdoor Chattanooga Trip/rafting; discounts available for extra sessions and siblings
Location: Valley View Ranch atop Lookout Mountain, Cloudland, GA
Valley View Ranch is a private equestrian camp for girls offering a diverse range of riding programs supervised by experienced professionals. You will attend classes that align with your riding ability. You can spend time with your favorite ranch horse during your stay, or bring your own horse! You will learn equitation and pleasure riding through various riding programs, including English and Hunt Seat, Western Stock Seat, Barrels and Gymkhana, Trails, and Vaulting. You will also bond with peers in activities covering environmental education, swimming, archery, crafts, theater and dance, group games, etc. A horse show and awards session typically conclude the camp experience.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program in which students work one-on-one with a mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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