Augusta Family MAGAZINE

2021 CAMP GUIDE

Augusta Family magazine recommends our readers visit websites or call numbers provided for the most up-to-date information for summer events.

We make every effort to update our listings regularly.


DAY CAMPS


BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY

Limited attendance.

Childcare Camp.

Ages 4-12. Weekly-themed camps: water play, reading programs, special field trips, dramatic play, art projects and teaming up with teachers to research different activities and planning for a group/class activity.

Locations: 

1209 Augusta Avenue, Augusta 706-222-7288

4124 Madeleine Drive, Augusta 706-222-7070

925 Steven’s Creek Drive, Augusta 706-222-7224

7100 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans 706-222-3769

1001 Grove Landing Way, Grovetown 762-800-0670

Call for complete details or visit, www.bbmacademy.com.


AIKEN CENTER for the ARTS

Limited attendance.
Masks and social distancing required.

Art Camp, Aiken.

Unleash the inner creativity in your child with a variety of offerings.

Discovery Art Camp: Ages 4-6

Art Camp: Ages 7-10

Theatre Camp: Ages 7-10 (July 12-16 only)

Art Studios: Ages 11-14

Ukulele Camp: Ages 4–6

Fiddle Strings Camp: All ages.

Night School: Ages 15+, 5-8pm singular or two-day rates

Art & Music Camp for Special Needs: Ages 14–adult. 10am – 12pm and 1 – 3pm. Two sessions: June 7–11, 14–18. This camp is free but pre-registration is required, link on the summer camp website. See website for specific details and pricing.

Members receive 10% discount. Scholarships available based on merit and need.

Call 803-641-9094 or visit, www.aikencenterforthearts.org.


AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL

Call for information.

Enrichment Camp.

Call 706-736-5516 or visit, www.aquinashigh.org.


ARTSY ME

Art Classes.

Seven weeks of back-to-back camps of painting pottery, glass fusing, clay, canvas and more. Registration starts April 1.

Call 706-432- 6396, 706-723-5914 or visit, www.artsymestudio.com.


ART NOOK SCHOOL and STUDIO

Call for information.

Art Camp, Aiken.

Time to wake up your child’s imagination and let them produce something amazing from scratch.

Call 803-760-7710 or visit, www.artnookaiken.com.


ART and SOUL PAINT PARTIES

Call for information.

Art & Crafts Camp.

Ages 5 and up. There will be a different session each week Monday -Thursday from 11am — 2pm. Cost is $100 and includes all supplies for two canvas paintings, a wooden cutout project, and rotation of pastels/watercolors/charcoals for fourth project. Parents can register using a link on the FB page or by email: khwaters11@bellsouth.net.

Call 706-220-8654 or visit, www.facebook.com/ArtandSoulPaintingClasses.


VINEYARD CHURCH of AUGUSTA 

Day Camps. 

Offering two summer camps for elementary children. God in Nature (July 5-9) where we will learn and play in our onsite Giving Farm and God in Art (July 12-15) that includes daily art experiences. The camp is from 9am-2pm for children entering 1st-5th grade. $100 includes snacks and a tee shirt. Bring a lunch.  

Visit VineyardAugusta.org or call 706-863-9766 for more information/to register. 


GERTRUDE HERBERT INSTITUTE OF ART SUMMER CAMP

Art camp.

Come create and explore materials with us during the month of June! Painting, drawing, sculpture, and clay sessions offered in the morning (10am-noon) and afternoons (1-3pm) during the weeks of June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25 for age groups 5-7, 8-9, 10-11. Each session is $85.00 for members and $125.00 for nonmembers. Register for sessions and become a member online at www.ghia.org. Feel free to call 706-722-5495 for any questions. Limited attendance and masks required.


COLTON BALLET SCHOOL

Dance Workshops.

The focus of summer workshops is on developing and enhancing a student’s technique in a relaxed, fun and creative environment. Students tackle new challenges, taking their technical and physical abilities to the next level.

Call 706-733-5511 or visit, www.coltonballetschool.com.


AUGUSTA CHEER ACADEMY

Call for information.

Cheer Camp.

Your athlete will learn cheers, tumbling and stunting, do daily crafts, watch movies and more!

Call 706-364-1138 or visit, www.augustacheeracademy.com.


AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Enrichment Camps.

Science camp: Motion Commotion, Fun in the “Son” summer camp, study skills workshops, math workshops, athletic camp, and more. Registration start March 8. Camps start June 7.

Call 706-863-2905 ext.136 or visit, www.augustachristian.org.


ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH

Summer Camp.

Two locations and sessions, Augusta and Martinez.

June 14–July 2, July 12–23; 8:30am – 3:30pm.

The 2021 G.R.O.W.T.H. Camp includes cheerleading, dance, sports, water activities, academic enrichment and space for special needs children. Hot lunches and snacks provided.

Call 706-310-5154 or visit, www.elimeverywhere.org.


AUGUSTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Summer Day Camps. Check Facebook for information: www.facebook.com/AugustaJCC.

Call 706-228-3636 or visit, www.augustajcc.org.


AUGUSTA PLAYERS

Limited attendance.

Musical Theatre Camp.

Ages 6-16. In business since 1945, The Augusta Players, a nonprofit theatre, loves to teach kids how to have fun onstage. During these camps, emphasis is placed on learning the skills and craft of creating musical theatre! Each group has classes in music, dance, technical theatre and acting. Classes are limited to 20 campers so sign up soon!

Call 706-826-4707 or visit, www.augustaplayers.org.


AUGUSTA PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL

Limited attendance.

Day Camps.

Ages 3-18. Augusta Prep offers eight weeks of camp in June and July in and around their beautiful campus. You do not have to be an Augusta Prep student to enjoy summer camps. Camp Cavalier is open to all children! Daily sports and recreation, creative arts, structured and exploratory activities and more. There are 83 different camps running throughout the summer. Classes are limited to 12 students so sign up soon!

Call 706-863-1906 or visit, www.augustaprep.org.


AUGUSTA RECREATION, PARKS AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT

Call for information.

Day Camps.

Ages 4-12. Games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips and swimming.

Call 706-796-5025 or visit, www.augustaga.gov.


AUGUSTA ROWING CLUB

Rowing Camp.

Spring season for juniors (ages 13-18) is offered until Mother’s Day. Juniors required to row in singles or in team boats if they are from the same household. Summer season for juniors and adults starts after the spring season. Adult row 6 – 8pm all summer. Open row 8 – 10am Saturday mornings. Certain requirements for safety, call for more information. Masks are required inside, not required outside.

Call 734-904-6685 or visit, www.augustarowingclub.org.


AUGUSTA SAILING CLUB

Sailing Classes, Appling.

ADVENTURE SAILING (Learn to Sail). Ages 8-17. The “Adventure Camp” is designed to get your child engaged in sailing and feeling comfortable on the water. This camp teaches the basics of water safety and sailing. We are excited to offer a class that provides first-time sailors (or returning sailors) a chance to get their feet wet in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! Students will learn knot tying, parts of the boat, water safety and sail rigging. In addition, they will experience the thrill of sailing an RS Tera, RS Quest, Hobie Wave, Sunfish, or JY15! All instructors are US Sailing certified, including SafeSport, CPR/First Aid. Limited to 12 children for each week.

SAILING CLINICS – BOAT HANDLING, TEAMWORK, AND TACTICS (Sailboat Racing). Ages 8-17. These 1/2 day basic, intermediate, or advanced clinics are for sailors who have previously taken a course through the Augusta Sailing Club and wish to continue their education. Students will learn through classroom and on-the-water activities in the O’pen Skiff, Laser, C420, or RS Quest sailboats. Clinics improve skills in water safety, boat controls, sailing maneuvers, seamanship, wind direction, spinnaker, crew coordination, and tactics. All instructors are US Sailing certified, including SafeSport, CPR/First Aid. These are small classes and focus on individual needs. See website for dates of specific clinics. Limited to 7-8 children for each week.

Kim Bagnoni, (706) 840-1338, summer sailing classes.

Call 706-305-7357or visit, www.augustasailingclub.org/contact-us.


AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY

Day Camps.

Pre-collegiate, middle school summer youth camps. Whether in health science, music, student leadership or athletics, AU Academy offers programs that provide hands-on learning opportunities to stimulate, motivate, and support young, inquisitive minds.

Call 706-721-3967 or visit, www.augusta.edu/academy.


AUGUSTA WEST DANCE

Dance camp for ages 3 to 7 with instruction in ballet, tap, and jazz.

Limit of 10 children per week.

Two camps in June and July with different themes.

June 14–18, Princess Party

June 28–July 2, Disney Days

July 12–16, Under the Sea

July 26–30, Back to School Bash

Call 706-860-0999 or visit, www.augustawestdance.com.


PULSE DANCE CENTER

Dance Classes.

Jazz, tap, ballet, arts & crafts and more! Jazzy Tweens camp for ages 9+, Twirling Rockstars camp for ages 6–8, and Princess Ballerinas camp for ages 3–5.

Call 706-210-2552 or visit, www.pulsedancecenter.net.


GIRL SCOUTS of GEORGIA

Weekly camp sessions include Fan Favorites, Mrs. Frizz Science Bizz, Wander-Must, Bear Necessities, Way-Finders, Explorers and Arts Day Camp.

You Belong Among the Wildflowers – Camp Tanglewood June 6–11.

STEMinist! – Camp Tanglewood, June 13–18.

Boats Out at Sea – Camp Low, June 20–25.

Elf Adventures – CMJ, June 27–July 2.

Camp costs and discount opportunities are listed on the Girl Scouts of GEORGIA website.

Call 1-888-689-1912 or visit, www.gshg.org/en/camp/summer-camp.html.


BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AUGUSTA

Call for information.

Call 706-504-4071 or visit, www.bgccsra.org.


COLUMBIA COUNTY BALLET

Dance Camp.

Founded in 1985, CCB brings something new in performance ballet to the children of Augusta. We offer Princess dance camps where students celebrate the art of dance through the beauty of ballet. Registration Princess Summer Dance Camps begins April 26 for current students, May 3 for new incoming students.

Camps running from June 7–July 23: Mermaid, ages 5–7. Moana, ages 3–4.

Call 706-860-1852 or visit, www.columbiacountyballet.com.


EDEN FARMS

Horse Camp in Appling for ages 6 to 14 years old.

June 7–July 30.

All camps 9am – 12pm.

Camp includes an hour-long riding lesson, hands-on horse saddling, along with a craft and snack time. Limited to 18 campers each week, activities will be mostly outside. Kids will be split up into three groups of six people for riding and grooming.

Call 864-898-0043 or visit, www.facebook.com/EdenFarmsSC.


NORTH AUGUSTA SCHOOL OF DANCE

Summer Ballet Intensive.

This summer intensive will feature a week of classes focusing on conditioning, ballet technique, pointe work with daily coaching on repertoire. Royal Ballet Graduate and former Scottish Ballet soloist Luciana Ravizzi is the Ballet Master & Director for the week bringing her extensive international experience and ballet knowledge to intermediate and advanced students. June 14–18, intermediate and advanced. Friday Showcase. Registration deadline is June 18th.

Call 706-592-8925 or visit, www.northaugustadance.com.


EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL

Summer Camps.

Six-week summer camp for children 3-12 years of age. Toilet training and preschool experience is a requirement for 3-year-old campers. Campers will explore, create, learn, and be active. Day Camp will run from 9 – 3:30pm, with half day (until 1pm), and extended day (until 5pm) options available. Each week will have an amazing theme and all projects and activities will revolve around the theme. Every day, students will participate in games, arts and crafts, outdoor play, technology, a weekly special activity, and additional rotations of activities. Registration for all camps is now open!

Summer @ EDS camps will apply a variety of safety protocols, including temperature checks, mask wearing, social distancing where feasible, frequent hand washing, containment model of student groups, and regular cleaning and /or sanitizing of common areas.  As we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and take guidance from the local Department of Health and CDC, we may make changes to our structure, as necessary.

June 7–11: Pinterest Fails (Spectacular crafts and experiments that don’t always turn out as planned, but always turn out fun.)

June 14–18: Did that Really Happen? (Looking at historical transportation mishaps and misadventures.)

June 21–25: The Olympics

June 28–July 2: Wacky and Wonderful Science

July 12–16: The Edible Garden

July 19–23: Bottle Rockets and Things That Go ZOOM!

For camp pricing and information, call 706-733-1192 or visit, www.edsaugusta.com.


THE FAMILY Y

Summer Camps.

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta offers day camp programs across the Savannah River Region at nine different locations. From arts and crafts, to swimming, to sports, there is something fun for all. Through our camps we offer a Summer Enrichment Program which focuses on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities for campers. Your child will have a memorable summer and make lifelong friendships.

Call 706-922-9622 or visit, www.thefamilyy.org under Programs to find and register for classes.


FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bible Camp Summer Programs.

Weekday Tuesday/Thursday. Open registration starts March 15. Summer programs run June 15-July 22. Check website for more information.

For details, call Patti Fowler, 706-731-5366 or email  pflowler@fbcaugusta.org or visit, www.fbcaugusta.org.


FIRST TEE

Call for information.

Golf Camp.

The First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after-school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf.

For more details, call 706-364-4653 or visit, www.firstteeaugusta.org.


VOCE AUGUSTA

Music, Theatre and Vocal Training Camp.

VOCE Studios (118 N. Belair Rd in Evans) is offering a wide variety of camps and seminars this summer for musicians of all ages. Dates and registration will be available after Masters Week.

Do, Re, My Grown up and Me: Infant-Toddler and a caregiver

Elementary Music Camp (Rising 1st-5th)

Advanced Ladies Voices (Rising 6-12th grade)

Spotlight Jr. (Rising 1st-5th) Musical Theatre Sessions

Spotlight (6-12th) Musical Theatre Sessions

Scenes (9-12th grade Singer/Actors)

Vocal Performance Seminars (All Ages)

Private Voice and Piano lessons for students of all ages

Call 706-830-9517 or visit, www.SingAugusta.com.


GREEN JACKETS BASEBALL

Call for information.

Youth baseball, dance camp and youth sports teams. Baseball Ages: 4-14 years

Dance Ages: 4-18 years

3- day summer camp for ages 7–14, TBD.

2-day summer camp for ages 4–8, TBD.

Call 803-349-9409 or visit, www.milb.com.


GYMNASTICS GOLD

Gymnastics Summer Camp.

Divided by age group; limit of ten kids per group.

Ages 3-13.

Call 706-650-2111 or visit, www.gymnasticsgold.com.


HAYDENS GYMNASTICS ACADEMY

Gymnastics Camp.

Ages 5 and up. Campers learn basic life survival skills each week in order to be a life champion. Each week a different community visitor will help with one part of the camper’s survival skills. Bring your child back weekly so they can participate in each skill.  Survival basics in the GYM and in LIFE.  We know your child will build amazing skills at Haydens Summer Camp!

Call 706-868-0608 or visit, www.haydensgym.com.


JAMES BROWN ACADEMY OF MUSIK PUPILS

Call for information.

Music Camp.

JAMP Summer Session. Students are inspired to learn and create music.

Call 803-640-2090 or visit, www.jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.


Twinkle Violin Camp 

Beginner violin day camp, Aiken 

July 26-31 from 8am-1pm. For second graders to fifth graders. No violin experience necessary. Cost $275 includes snacks, rental violin and t-shirt. Recital on the 31st. Violin classes, games and a private lesson.  

 Visit www.carolinaacademyofmusic.com/summercamps.html to register for the camp.  


KANE & CO DANCE PRODUCTIONS

Dance Camp.

Our summer camps will consist of daily dance instruction with our preschool camps focusing primarily on ballet, and our beginner camps focusing primarily on either Jazz or Hip Hop. All camps will complete theme-related crafts as well as games that are dance-oriented and educational. At the end of each week, all dancers will participate in an end-of-the-week demonstration for parents. Camps are held Monday-Friday from 9am – 1pm.

For registration and more information call 706-447-9007 or visit www.kanecodance.com.


MACH ACADEMY

Tennis Summer Camp.

Ages 8–18. Beginner and intermediate camp will be held at the Flaming Tennis Center. The advanced tennis camp will be held at Diamond Lakes Tennis Center. June 7–July 30.

We expose participants to the lifetime sport of tennis in a success-oriented and friendly environment. We encourage participants to use the game of tennis to help pave the way for tennis college scholarships.

Call 706-796-5046 or visit, www.machacademy.com.


MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP

Acting, Voice & Music Camp.

Summer Camp is here, and registration is open! This year we are partnering with Augusta Prep and taking our summer camps to the Hull Fine Arts Center on the Flowing Wells campus! M-F from 9am – 12pm, for children in grades 2–8.

June 7–11: The Little Mermaid

June 14–18: Mary Poppins

June 21–25: Beauty and the Beast

June 28–Jul 2: Seussical

July 12–16: Frozen

July 19–23: The Lion King

July 26–30: Annie

To register call 706-231-1759 or visit, www.onwiththeshow.biz.


MY BEST FRIEND’S SEWING ROOM

Sewing Summer Camps.

Camps run from May 24–July 29. 10am – 3pm.

May 24-27: Magical Creatures

June 1-4: Dolls and Stuffies

June 7-10: American Girl Sewing Camp

June 14-17: Bedroom Accessories

June 21-24: Fashion Design

July 13-16: Superhero

July 19-22: Back to School

July 26-July 29: Harry Potter

Your kids will have “sew” much fun this summer, building confidence while learning a life skill. Open to ages 8 and up. Beginners are welcome. Sewing machines and supplies are provided. Bring a sack lunch.

Call 706-993-8819 or visit, www.mybestfriendssewingroom.com.


NEWMAN TENNIS CENTER

Check website for details.

Tennis & Swim Camp.

NTC Junior programs, private lessons, clinics, homeschool lessons and summer camps.

Call 706-821-1600 or visit, www.augustaga.gov/771/Newman-Tennis-Center.


PETERSBURG RACQUET CLUB

Call for information.

Racquet Ball Camp.

Call 706-860-9288 or visit, www.prctennis.com.


PHINIZY CENTER FOR WATER SCIENCES

Science Activities.

All camps run from 9am – 3pm and there will be different themes and topics each week. Before and after care is available for an additional fee.

June 7–11

June 14–18

June 21–25

June 28–July 2

The Phinizy Center’s Education Staff welcomes all rising 1st through 6th graders (ages 5-11) to come join us for a fun-filled week of outdoor exploration for our Swamp Explorers Summer Camp! Our camp themes include: Adventure in the Forest, The Amazing Food Web, Swamp Critters, and Bees, Birds & Butterflies. Included in the weekly camp price we will provide daily snacks and drinks, as well as a reusable water bottle and a camp T-shirt. Parents provide a packed lunch and a curious little camper! Camp is following required guidelines to provide a safe and educational environment for campers.

Call 706-396-1413 or email Camilla.Sherman@phinizycenter.org, or visit, ww.phinizycenter.org.


ROBERT SAPP BASEBALL CAMP

Baseball Camps, Sweetwater Park, Thomson.

As of March 1, 2021, Robert Sapp staff and management team has not made a decision regarding baseball and softball camps for the summer. If the camps run, they will be the same locations as 2019. Call or text if you are not on the mailing list. There will be no brochures sent out, rather all information will be via email and text messages. The decision to hold camps this summer will be made by late March or early April.

Campers ages 6-14 attend camp from 9am — 3pm each day. Fundamentals are in the morning and games are in the afternoon. 

Call 770-287-3309 or visit, www.robertsappbaseballcamp.com/Home.html.


RUTH PATRICK SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER

STEM Summer Camp, Aiken.

Camp Invention is a STEM Summer Program that turns curious students into innovative thinkers. Our Innovation Ecosystem—a network of programs influenced by inventors—provides an authentic, hands-on opportunity to experience the invention process first-hand. Led by local certified educators, our programs offer equal access to STEM education while positioning inventors as role models. Camp Invention Connect are at-home and offer hands-on fun for kids K-6. Innovator’s ToolKits are mailed directly to your home and include all the camper needs to do the workshop with daily options for virtual coaches and fellow campers.

Call 1-800-968-4332 or 803-641-3474 or visit,

www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention.


THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER

Day Camps.

Camp Kroc is an ACA accredited day camp program in which children can play and grow in a safe and positive environment. Campers enjoy swimming, arts & crafts, group games, sports, bible lessons, and other fun activities. Make sure to register early as spots are filled on a first-come first-served basis! Summer Camp Registration Form is required for complete registration at www.augustakroc.org/camp/or at the Welcome Desk. Campers need to bring snacks and a lunch each day.

*No Camp May 31 or July 2

Our camp is for children ages 5-12, 9am – 5pm.

Call 706-364-5762 or visit, www.augustakroc.org.


SEIGLER’S KARATE CENTERS

Call for information.

Karate Camp.

Programs Kids Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts.

Visit, www.goskc.com, for multiple area locations and phone numbers.


SOAR ACADEMY

Summer Camps. 

Our summer camp combines intense academic support with summer camp fun! Stem Lab, IEP Math and Reading Classes, Cooking Class, Field Trips, Pool Outings, Art Lab, and much more! Individual tutoring sessions provided to students during summer camp. All learning is multi-sensory fun.  

Call 706-305-9141 or visit www.soaracademy.net 


ST. JOHN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Call for information.

Kindermusik Summer Camp.

Call 706-724-9641 or visit, www.stjohnaugusta.org/music/kindermusik-of-augusta.


TRANQUILITY STABLES

Horse Riding Camps, Appling.

The summer camps at Tranquility stables offer a unique way for your child to take a break from school and make new friends while horseback riding, playing games, creating crafts and making memories for a lifetime. Ages 6 and up. Children will learn horse grooming, tack, nutrition and riding. Camps run from June 7–July 23.

Space is limited, so call today 813-714-2456 or visit, www.tranquilityhorsestables.com.


UNVERSITY of GEORGIA CENTER for CONTINUING EDUCATION

There are a variety of summer camps for middle and high school students being offered in an online environment.

Visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy or call 706-542-3537.


UNIVERSITY of GEORGIA EXTENSION

Summer Academy Camps, Appling.

An exciting series of specialty summer camps for middle school and high school students looking to explore their passions, make new friends and learn along the way. Whether you dream about becoming a film director, doctor, scientist or artist, we have a summer camp just right for you! Live out your dreams. You can immerse yourself in any world you choose from photography to video game design to culinary or comic book art. Participants work with experts in the field to get practical, hands-on experience, and receive helpful advice on how to get where you want to go. The 4-H camps will be held at Rock Eagle only and offer limited participants, reduced capacity for social distancing and we have shortened the camp experience to a 5-day, 4-night week. Please visit www.georgia4h.org/4-h-centers/summer-camp for more information.

Call 706-541-4011 or visit, www.extension.uga.edu.


VERY VERA

Cooking Camp.

Very Vera develops a sense of home economics in the next generation by teaching culinary skills, etiquette, and home management while fostering a sense of entrepreneurship. Get a taste of Summer Camp by registering now! Drop off at 8:45am. Pick-up at 1:00pm.

Call 706-922-4646 or visit, www.veryveracamp.com or @veryveracamp.


JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Summer Camps.

Two FREE Summer Camps for students 5th through 12th Grade! Campers spend three weeks working in a variety of artistic disciplines, as well as STEAM and fitness activities. Each camp culminates in an exciting showcase! Applications for interview are being accepted right now!

June 7-25; 10am – 3pm

July 5-16; 10am – 3pm

Call 706-828-7768 or visit, www.jessyenormanschool.org/summer-camp.


WARREN BAPTIST CHURCH

Sports Camps.

Contact the Family Life Center for more information. Summer camps for basketball, baseball, soccer and tennis. Registration begins late April.

Call 706-860-0454 or visit, www.warrenbaptist.org.


WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS OF AUGUSTA

Summer Camps.

Our summer programs are open to surrounding students in the greater Augusta area. We offer over 30 programs for ages 3-18 that include academic and technology courses, enrichment classes, fine arts and sports camps, a general day camp, and driver education. Each of our classes extends Westminster’s mission, which is to glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Camps run June 7–July 19. Online registration is open until June 4.

Call 706-731-5260 ext. 2212 or visit, www.wsa.net or www.wsa.net/summer.


WILLIAM AVERY BASKETBALL CAMP

Call for information.

Basketball Camps.

This camp is open to all boys and girls ages 6-15 years old.

Call 706-294-0767 or visit, www.willaverybasketballcamps.com.


VALLEY HILL FARM

Call for information.

Horse Camp, Matthews.

Established in 1990 by Tom and Barbara Lee. Barbara trains hunters for foxhunting and Tommy is an American Saddlebred trainer. They work together on summer camps and day care field trips.  The Lees believe in a safe, fun, family atmosphere in which people learn to become total horsemen and horsewomen.

Call 706-829-0981 or visit, www.valleyhillfarmga.com for available dates.


AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MUSIC CONSERVATORY PROGRAM

Music Lessons Online.

Rising 6–12 graders. All instruments and voice. $31/30-minute lesson, $46.50/45 minute lesson and $62/60-minute lessons.

Call 706-731-7971 or visit, www.augusta.edu/pamplin/music/conservatory.


MEAD HALL

Summer Camp, Aiken.

Full and half day camps for rising 3k-4th graders.

For more info call 803.644.1122 or visit, www.meadhallschool.org.


SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS


CAMP IVEY, FAMILY Y

Overnight Camp, Lincolntown.

Ages 7-18. A camp for children with developmental challenges. Camp IVEY’s mission is to promote communication, develop self-care skills and coordination, and create life-long memories through outdoor education and recreational fun in a safe, supportive environment at beautiful Camp Lakeside. Child assessments will be completed prior to registration. 6-day/5-night overnight camp!

Call 706-359-2152 or visit, www.thefamilyy.org/programs/22509565/camp-ivey.


ALL ABILITIES SOCCER CAMP

Call for information.

Various Sessions, Arsenal Soccer Park.

Family-run special needs soccer camp. Kids have fun participating in creative games of soccer for every level of disability.

Call 706-830-4908 or visit, www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports/All-Abilities-Soccer-Camp-1702788233148990.


CAMP TO BE INDEPENDENT

Overnight Camp, Rutledge.

Camp TBI is a scholarship-based overnight summer camp environment for children and young adults, ages 6-18, with traumatic brain injury. Camp TBI staff provides one-on-one care, which increases the campers’ level of independence in the areas of personal hygiene, following a schedule, making friends appropriately and just having fun. Campers enjoy horseback riding, a ropes course, group games, sporting activities, swimming, fishing and arts and crafts along with social activities such as dances, karaoke and talent nights. The camp will run for summer 2021 with COVID guidelines and limited spaces.

Call 706-823-8584 or email Camp Director, Vicki Greene, at camptbiaugusta@gmail.com or visit, www.waltonfoundation.net/camps.


LITTLE ONES CAMPS


TRINITY ON THE HILL METHODIST

Preschool Camp and Summer Fun!

6 months–5 years.

Call 706-738-8822 or visit, www.trinityonthehill.net/Preschool.


COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN

Bible Activities.

Themed weeks, art activities, music, playground time and MORE!! Ages 3 months to rising 3rd graders. Let’s make a splash this summer! For registration, visit the website below.

Call 706-733-8102 or visit, www.covenantaugusta.org.


REID PRESBYTERIAN

Call for information.

Preschool Camp.

3–5 years. The hours are 9am – 1pm daily.

Each session will run Monday through Thursday. We will not operate on Friday.

Call 706-737-4414 or visit, www.reidchurchaugusta.org/ministries/mdo-preschool.


FIRST BAPTIST OF AUGUSTA

Preschool Camp.

Babies to rising K and 1st graders.

For more info, call 706-731-5366.


FIRST BAPTIST OF NORTH AUGUSTA

Call for information.

Day Camp, North Augusta.

6 weeks–5th grade.

Call 803-279-6370 or visit, www.csrachurch.org/ministries/weekday-education.


AWAY CAMPS


ATHENS Y CAMPS

Summer Camp, Tallulah Falls.

Paradise of Youth Camp. 600 beautiful acres in the North Georgia mountains. Athens YMCA Camps for boys and Camp Chattooga for girls both is tucked between Tallulah Falls and Lake Rabun. Many third, fourth and even fifth generation campers have attended. Come be part of the tradition. There are brother-sister camps located adjacent to each other. All camper staff and campers will follow COVID guidelines for cabins, activities and food service.

Call 706-754-6912, 706-754-3329, or visit, www.athensycamps.org.


CAMP GRAVATT

Summer Camp, Aiken.

Camp Gravatt offers boys and girls from 1st–11th grades a Christian-centered, community-based summer camp experience, focused on demonstrating God’s unconditional love to every camper. All camper staff and campers will follow COVID guidelines for safety, activities and food service.

Call Ellen Grbic at 803.648.1817 or visit, www.campgravatt.org.


CAMP LONG

Overnight 4-H Camp, Aiken.

Camp Long has no shortage of outdoor opportunities for groups of all sizes, ages and skill levels. Get out of your comfort zone on our rappel tower, giant swing, or our new 35-ft climbing tower. Build community and collaboration by testing your organization’s skill at our outdoor team challenge course. Start a pick-up game of basketball, softball or football and then cool off lakeside. Our highly trained staff will create a custom itinerary fit to achieve your recreational goals. Call 803-649-9512 or visit, www.camplongsc.com.


CAMP WOODIE

Wildlife/Outdoors Camp, Pinewood South Carolina.

Camp Woodie was established by the South Carolina Waterfowl Association in 1995. Camp Woodie is achieving its mission with the help of expert staff and instructors who deliver hands-on, fun-filled education to the next generation of outdoorsmen and women.

Campers will take part in activities like shotgun sports, rifle shooting, archery, fishing, canoeing, swimming, and so much more! Camp Woodie hosts week-long sessions for junior campers, ages 7-11, and senior campers, ages 12-16. Campers age 10 and older have the opportunity to obtain their SCDNR Hunter’s Safety Certification while at camp at no extra charge.

Call 803-460-8525 or visit, www.wildlifeedcenter.org/camp-woodie.


FAMILY Y CAMP LAKESIDE

Summer Camp, Lincolnton.

Tucked away on the shores of Clark’s Hill Lake, Camp Lakeside offers a refreshing escape from everyday life. We provide a variety of enriching outdoor recreation programs just a short drive away from the heart of Augusta, Aiken, and surrounding communities. Camp Lakeside offers activities like swimming, hiking, fishing, archery, sports, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, disc golf and more!

Overnight Camp runs Sunday–Friday. Team building skills, games, outdoor skills and character values.

Day Camps are offered across the CSRA in nine location. One-week sessions run May to August. Art, crafts, swimming and sports. STEAM activities.

Adventure Base Camp is a 3-day, 2-night overnight camp at Camp Lakeside. The perfect introduction for a young camper to the Lakeside camp

experience.

Camp Ivey for children with special needs or developmental delays is held at Camp Lakeside and promotes independence, life skills, activity, leisure and confidence for campers.

Camp Ignite is a new camp for 2021 for churches and youth groups!

Call 706-359-2152 or visit, www.thefamilyy.org/branch/camp-lakeside.


Party Guide information provided by the organizations listed or appear as listed on their website and may change without notice to Augusta Family Magazine.