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Best Summer Day Camps in Metro Atlanta, Georgia

Camp Kingfisher has been a part of Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) for more than 25 years. The summer day camp is popular with kids of all ages! Photo courtesy CNC
Camp Kingfisher has been a part of Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) for more than 25 years. The summer day camp is popular with kids of all ages! Photo courtesy CNC
4/22/22 - By Elsa Simcik

There are so many options for summer camps in Atlanta, How does one choose the best one?  We've picked our favorite amazing day camps for Atlanta kids —most of these are traditional summer camps with outdoor games, crafts, and swimming. All these Atlanta day camps run 9am-4pm (some even have extended hours if you need them). Camp themes typically change week to week so summer campers stay engaged and make awesome memories.

If your child prefers one specific focus at summer camp, perhaps choose a specialty camp (like STEM, arts, and sports all listed in our Camp Guide). Find all our top recommendations and summer camp listings in the Mommy Poppins 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

Camp Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Chattahoochee Nature Center offers its popular Camp Kingfisher to kids, from preschoolers to teens. Get a chance to hike, canoe, kayak, swim, and enjoy nature surrounding the Chattahoochee River. Summer camp spots fill up quickly so be sure to register when your dates are finalized. READ MORE

Camp Arrowhead

Milton
This Christian-based summer camp is for rising kindergartners through rising 6th graders. Adventure-seeking kids flock to Camp Arrowhead for zip-lining, rock-climbing, ropes courses and more outdoor fun. A camp day goes from 8:30am-3pm with pre-care and after-care hours available.    READ MORE

In the City Camps

Sandy Springs and Decatur
With two locations around Atlanta, one in Sandy Springs and one in Decatur, parents have their pick for In the City day camps, which are 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 summertime and on school breaks. Campers canoe, build forts, and play games. The camp offers bus service from two locations in Atlanta to the camp in Acworth.  READ MORE

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

Dunwoody
The Marcus JCC of Atlanta 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" (which is a more traditional camp with themes changing week to week) or opt to do 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 Summer Camp

Midtown Atlanta
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. Each day campers swim at the aquatics center. The camp is for kids ages 5-10, but has counselor-training opportunites for 11-15.    READ MORE

WinShape Camps

Various Metro Atlanta 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 offer day camps, overnight camps, and family camps at various locations in Georgia.  READ MORE

Woodward Academy Summer Camps

College Park
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.  READ MORE

YMCA of Atlanta

Various Metro Atlanta 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 Summer Safari Camps

Grant Park
Kids ages 5-14 can spend their summer 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. Camp runs 9am-4pm with options for extended hours.    READ MORE

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