Best Georgia Performing Arts Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Shane New York is located on 120 acres just 2 hours north of New York City in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. 10 minutes from the 600,000 acre Catskill Forest Preserve. Lush playing fields, world-famous forests and extensive facilities. Superb climate; comfortable days, cool nights and mornings. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Unsurpassed custom-designed facilities uniquely offered only in New York such as our go cart track, dune buggie off-road course, rope course, and on-site river with multiple whirlpools and waterfalls. Lakefront Adventure Center on our 9 mile long stunning lakefront property near camp featuring water-skiing, tubing, banana boats and Jet Ski rides. We are the only weight loss in camp in the world that owns its own camp grounds, your assurance of quality.

We run an awesome, exciting and fun camp, a program loaded with hilarious and fun activities that our creative staff created from scratch. And you will not find them at other camps.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our caring, fun, and nurturing counselors help provide a wonderful environment for our campers. Our focus is on fun as much as on weight loss. Our goal is to have your camper leave armed with the knowledge to continue maintaining their weight loss goals. We offer three, six and nine week sessions throughout the summer with available weekly extensions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited Tuition Assistance is available for families in financial need.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Other Camp Locations:

ARIZONA: Camp Shane Arizona located at the naturally beautiful Orme School with 360 degree views of distant mesas and mountains boasting 19th century ranch buildings is truly a place to laugh, learn and lose weight. At an elevation of 4000 feet the climate is remarkably ideal without the intense heat of southern Arizona. This camp is unique in that it offers 25,000 acres for horseback riding as well as the facility offers climate controlled indoor gymnasiums, green playing fields and lawns and a beautiful outdoor pool. Campers ranging in age from 8 – 18 can take advantage of two, four or six week sessions at an affordable price. Your camper will experience a life change they will never forget.

CALIFORNIA: At Camp Shane California you will enjoy the breathtaking 225 acre California Lutheran University campus situated between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. With a climate controlled state of the art fitness center, a variety of outdoor sporting facilities, a huge aquatic center and 6 brand new tennis courts Camp Shane California will transform your camper’s life. Our focus is always on having fun combined with a balance of fitness and nutrition for a truly life-changing experience. We offer two, four and six week sessions that are sure to meet your budgetary needs. With our proven program your camper is guaranteed to lose weight and gain a healthy outlook to last a lifetime.

GEORGIA: Camp Shane Georgia’s campus is located at Emmanuel College in northeast Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. An hour and a half drive from Atlanta, Georgia it's a quiet and safe setting on 200 acres. All facilities air-conditioned and it boasts an indoor 9-lane collegiate size pool, Aquatic Center, 4000 Sq.ft. air-conditioned Fitness Center with state of the art wellness equipment, fabulous new dormitories, quad style with one or two campers sharing a bathroom. Minutes from Georgia state parks, river activities, and Lake Hartwell. It's a wonderful place to experience summer fun while learning about nutrition, healthy cooking and fitness.

TEXAS: Camp Shane Texas is set on a lovely 83-acre, beautifully landscaped and wooded campus with attractive and well kept facilities in gorgeous Texas Hill Country setting. Dormitories are modern with custom furniture, granite bathroom counter tops and polished concrete floors. All sport facilities, dorms and classrooms are air conditioned. There is an outdoor classroom, garden, orchard, chicken coop, and miles of nature trails as well as a state-of-the-art weight room, fitness center, multi-purpose room, two gymnasiums and a new indoor swimming pool. Wholesome and nutritious Shane approved healthy menu prepared on-site. We are not a fat camp nor are we a boot camp. We combine all the fun of traditional summer camp with the benefits of weight loss.

WISCONSIN: Camp Shane Wisconsin is set on 80 acres, located off the shore of Lake Michigan. Dorms are newly constructed, modern and fully air-conditioned. There is an extensive, state of the art, multi-million-dollar fitness center and large grass playing fields to run fun fitness activities outdoors. The property also boasts an Olympic size indoor swimming pool – great for water exercise. Extensive walking paths on the grounds allow for easy exercise and a scenic river runs through the campus which is suitable for kayaking. Campers can relax in a beautiful, modern lounge and use the theatre for performance arts activities and to watch movies. Our program features our healthy yet delicious portion controlled foods.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Session Dates

Arizona - 2 Week Session Dates

Session 1: June 11 - June 25, 2017
Session 2: June 25 - July 9, 2017
Session 3: July 9 - July 23, 2017

California - 2 Week Session Dates

Session 1: June 17 - July 1, 2017
Session 2: July 1 - July 15, 2017
Session 3: July 15 - July 29, 2017

Georgia - 2 Week Session Dates

Session 1: June 10 - June 24, 2017
Session 2: June 24 - July 8, 2017
Session 3: July 8 - July 22, 2017

New York

Session 1: June 21 - July 10, 2017: 3 weeks
Session 2: June 21 - July 31, 2017: 6 weeks
Session 3: June 21 - August 19, 2017: 9 weeks
Session 4: July 10 - August 19, 2017: 6 weeks
Session 5: July 31 - August 19, 2017: 3 weeks

Texas - 2 Week Session Dates

Session 1: June 10 - June 24, 2017
Session 2: June 24 - July 8, 2017
Session 3: July 8 - July 22, 2017

Wisconsin - 2 Week Session Dates

Session 1: June 10 - June 24, 2017
Session 2: June 24 - July 8, 2017
Session 3: July 8 - July 22, 2017

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Directors, head staff, counselors, photographers, videographers, office support, nutrition instructors and many more. See complete job details, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campshane.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities consist of our lodge that houses, our meeting area, game room, kitchen and dining hall. Our bunkhouse facility has 6 cabins and our Sunset Ridge facility has 5 bunkrooms. The spring fed lake is great for swimming, boating and fishing. The athletic field is great for many games. We also have vollyball, octaball, nine square in the air, and an inground swimming pool, etc...

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Camp Yaldi, our location is one of our greatest assets. The natural beauty that surrounds us is truly breathtaking. Our camp is situated on 80 acres of woodlands, with a 13-acre spring-fed lake that provides the perfect venue for a variety of water-based activities. We are pleased to be located next to the 20,000-acre Crockford Pigeon Mountain WMA, which is an excellent place for hiking, exploring, and adventure. At night, our campers can witness the brilliant stars in the sky. Camp Yaldi at Pigeon Mountain Crossing offers an unforgettable summer camp experience against a backdrop of nature's beauty. For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more info please check out Our Camp Website Link: www.campyaldi.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Built in 2005, our facilities are modern, climate controlled, and include restrooms. Our property consists of 250 acres featuring a horse barn, gym, outdoor education pavilion, a riflery and archery range, two large playing fields and a beautiful campfire area overlooking one of our two lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Life-long memories can be found here! Where else can you ride a horse, shoot a bow, climb a rock wall, go blobbing in the lake, paddle a canoe, play crazy camp-wide games, hang out with the coolest college students on the planet, and hear awesome devotions about God? Nowhere, but camp!

Your time at Strong Rock is designed so you can have the most fun possible. Counselors can't wait to teach you new skills as you try different activities. Your tribe excitedly prepares for each evening competition, looking for a chance to earn more points for the Pride of the Tribe and Honor of the Warrior trophies. Morning and Evening Lifelines help you explore who God is and what He has to say about you.

New friendships develop and grow as you live together with your counselor and cabin-mates. We want to help you answer the question: What does an abundant and purposeful life look like?

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The HERO program consists of three independent phases. Phase I (rising 10th grade) is a 13-day, voluntary program that is the perfect stepping stone for campers wanting to make a difference in the world. Beyond the traditional camp fun, this program gets campers engaged in interactive group discussions about the importance of Christian role models and gives them the opportunity to practice being one.

Phase II (rising 11th grade) is also offered during 13-day sessions, HERO II encourages you to dig deeper into the responsibilities and skills of servant leadership. You get to study the techniques and character traits necessary for motivating others, in addition get hands-on experience as they assistant our staff in several areas around camp.

Phase III (rising 12th grade) is offered to those who want to put the servant leadership skills they have learned into practice. Participants spend 4 weeks at camp being mentored by an experienced staff member who encourages and guides them through their duties. These participants are a vital part of our camp community as many of their daily responsibilities are important to our camp program.

This program has an application process and campers selected are chosen for their counselor-like qualities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2014 Sessions:
Session 1 (6 day): June 1-6 $845
Session 2 (13 day): June 8-20 $1420
Session 3 (6 day): June 22-27 $845
Session 4 (13 day): June 29-July 11 $1420
Session 5 (13 day): July 13-25 $1420

Eligibility:
One week sessions: Rising 1st - Rising 6th graders
Two week sessions: Rising 2nd - Rising 10th graders
HERO II Program: Rising 11th graders (Available Session 2 and 4 only)

CAMP FACILITIES: NCC camp locations use modern facilities at prestigious universities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: What distinguishes NCC from other computer camps is that NCC aims to teach youngsters ages 6-18 life long computer skills by providing a solid foundation in programming focusing on languages, 2D and 3D game design, applications and digital video editing. NCC is not a summer school, but rather a place where learning and fun are rolled into one and where the campers' self esteem is of foremost importance.

The camp is for youngsters of all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. In addition to computers, campers enjoy an optional sports program. NCC also offers a 1/2 day camp for youngsters ages 6-8. Visit our website and be inspired by the possibilities! National Computer Camp is America's original computer camp now in our 38th summer. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: nccamp.com to read what parents say about NCC.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: nccamp.com for schedules and costs.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
There are a limited number of counselor positions available each year. Call 203-710-5771 or email jobs[AT]NCCamp.com to inquire.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ALL STARS Performing Arts Academy is an award-winning, high performance studio, that will elevate the spirit, while delivering high technical training. ALL STARS has been voted Best of Gwinnett 9 years running, 2013 through 2021, in the categories of Best Artistic Venue, Best Performing Arts School, and Best Summer Camps.

Our dancers have fun learning from excellent teachers that are, or have been, professionals in the industry. ALL STARS performs in many community events and entertains thousands throughout each year.

ALL STARS dancers have auditioned and been accepted into highly regarded colleges, such as Boston Conservatory, and summer dance programs such as Bolshoi Ballet, The Ailey School, Rockettes Summer Intensive, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Joffrey and Ballet Austin Summer and is proud to also provide its own highly respected summer intensives.

ALL STARS is proud to be a chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts.

In sum, no gimmicks, just great dance classes, great stage experiences, and a great dance family.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for complete details: Our Camp Website Link: www.AllStarsPerform.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have a camp for every age and ability level. Our young dancer camps offer exciting activities including ballet, tap, jazz, mime, crafts, activities, music theory, dance history, nutrition, and fun! More serious students can join our Intermediate and Advanced programs which meet four to five days a week with a daily schedule including ballet and Pointe classes (for those who have achieved physical readiness), plus classes in modern, jazz, body conditioning, repertoire, and lecture. We also proudly host adult ballet classes as well as DanceAbility- our unique program designed specifically for students with special needs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Pre-Ballet for ages 3-5
Fridays 10am-11am
Young dancers will explore music and ballet of this introductory curriculum. Lessons introduce ballet steps and develop beginning ballet techniques using engaging music and activities. Students will develop coordination and confidence by expressing themselves in new ways and by learning how to socialize, work and learn with others.

Session 1: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Session 2: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29
Cost: $66/session

Dance Camp for ages 6-8
Week Long Camp 10am-4pm
Jump on in to our new dance camp and try something new this summer. Learn all about the different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop. Great for any skill level!

Session 1: Monday, June 13- Friday, June 17
Session 2: Monday, July 11- Friday, July 15
Cost: $250/week

Mini-intensive for ages 8-12
Monday, July 11- Friday, July 15
Students invited to join in the Mini-Intensive, will experience what it is like to be a part of the Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensives in a week long setting.

Cost: $275

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our newly-redeveloped June Intensive, geared towards serious ballet students, meets four to five days a week with a daily schedule including ballet and Pointe classes (for those who have achieved physical readiness), plus classes in modern, jazz, body conditioning, repertoire, and lecture.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp dates and times vary. See our website for details.

CAMP FACILITIES: Along with this spectacular natural setting, you'll find playing fields, horseback riding trails, a barn, stables, a riding arena, a basketball/volleyball gym, a climbing wall, a paintball course, a wakeboard/ski dock, a swimming pool, a diving board, the blob, a 150-foot waterslide, a creative arts room, a mountain lore area, a dining hall, two campfire bowls, a model rocketry area, a props and costumes building, an archery range, a BMX track, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, camper cabins, staff housing, a videography and editing room, a music performance room, a clinic, a camp store, an office, a line call area, a 1/4 mile zipline, a giant rope swing and a flying chair.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Cohutta Springs Youth Camp has been a significant part of kids' lives for 30 years. Our camp values include a commitment to developing Christian character through relationships, Christ-centered campfires and exciting activities in God's great outdoors! If seven days of spiritual impact, wrapped up in the most fun a kid can have, is what you are seeking this summer, it's time to register for Cohutta Springs Youth Camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The following Leadership training programs are offered: Counselor in Training (CIT), Staff in Training (SIT), and Wrangler in Training (WIT).

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see the Fees/Discounts page on our website for information on financial aid for campers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp - please visit out website for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.cs-yc.com for a current summer schedule and fee information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers will be staying in the dorms at Oglethorpe University.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Please visit our website or call us at (770) 693-3641 for information about our classes!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Orbit BROADWAY UNIVERSITY is July 15-July 20th with our annual BROADWAY UNPLUGGED concert on Saturday, July 21st.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early bird specials and scholarships

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camps, overnight teen and adult camps offered; as well as respite.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted psychotherapy

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Always looking for OT, PT, SLP, Music therapist. Also, special needs teachers, para's and nurses

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each student will participate in:

• A large ensemble—which will workshop and give the world premiere of a new work by one of the mentor composers
• A small ensemble—which will co-create, rehearse, and premiere new work(s) by the student participants
• A small home group—which will feature games and social activities
• (Optional) Two, hour-long private composition les- sons—which will give students professional feedback on their music and personalized instruction
• A final, virtual concert—on Friday, July 31, 2 PM EDT

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We desire to make it possible for everyone who wants to join us to be able to participate regardless of family finances. We have a limited amount of funds available. Please email for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Technology Requirements:

• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac preferred)
• A separate device to record audio/video (such as a tablet or smartphone)
• Headphones or earbuds
• An external microphone and audio interface would provide a better experience, but are not mandatory
• All enrolled students will receive a FREE, 90-day license for Dorico Pro 3.5

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
• No audition or prior composition experience required.
• Base Tuition: $450
• Registration Deadline: July 1, 2020

To learn more and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.musiccreatorsacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: 8:1 Student teacher ratio (avg)
All equipment, software and materials provided at no extra cost. Extended care available. Parent showcase, Students are able to take their digital files home. Camp T-shirt and Goodies. Great fun learning experience. Hot Lunch program available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: STREM HQ is hands down a leader in STREM education.
Our co founder Aditya Suri won First prize in Samsung National App Academy in 2015.

Strem HQ students are winners too! Our Alpharetta Robotics team Polaris won multiple awards at FLL competitions.

Our Motto is : Imagine. Innovate. Invent .

We believe in :
Our mission is making STEM education nations #1 priority!TM

By taking the kids from:

ST(R)EM??

I LIKE 'ST(R)EM'.

I CAN do 'ST(R)EM'.

I WANT TO do 'ST(R)EM'.

'ST(R)EM' is IMPORTANT to me!©

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Special camps- Leadership academy, Technology and Entrepreneurship.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parents are welcome to see the student projects on Fridays

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Progressive Academic Year Programs all year round . Special Saturday Workshops for Middle and High school students. Year round Robotics teams (FLL/ FTC)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Different Camps All summer long! Starting June 4 to July 27

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Are you looking for a fun and exciting summer job? Are you 18+? Are you are a technology grad, currently studying in tech field or a tech specialist? Then send us your resume at info[AT]stremhq.com for a fun and exciting summer 2018. Work with like minded pears and innovative technologies like drones, Arduino, raspberry Pi, 3D printing or have fun with Minecraft! Get onboard with the fastest growing tech education companies yet.

CAMP FACILITIES: Skinner

Sleeps: 64

Details: These cabins have a very unique design and offer great versatility! Each building has two identical sides that can be joined or separated by a locking divider door. Each side of the buildings has 2 private rooms separate from the bunk area, ideal for group leaders. Additionally, all bunks are built in pods, making them more private than traditional bunks.

Camp Big Heart has a 24 hour security staff.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: History:
Camp Big Heart, in existence since 1984, is a unique boarding summer camp which offers a broad range of recreational activities designed specifically for children and adults who are mildly to moderately mentally challenged (who may also have physical challenges) and who are ambulatory. It is recognized as one of the truly outstanding camps of its type in the country and serves the entire state of Georgia.

Mission:
Our mission is to provide the highest quality summer recreational camping experience for Georgia’s developmentally challenged children and adults. Camp Big Heart has over a 30 year history of providing safe, affordable, high quality, individualized and group camping programs staffed and supervised by committed and caring professionals in the field of human services.

Our Goals:
Have fun!
There are countless planned activities and entertainment throughout the week, including pool time, water games, archery, arts & crafts, sports, and many more.
Our staff brings the fun. The Camp Big Heart staff is energetic and passionate about camp, so every moment is a possibility to have fun.
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Celebrate individuality
Each camper gets to choose his/her own Discovery activity for the week.
Each camper gets a superlative trophy at the end of the week celebrating their contribution to the cabin.
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Support growth
We keep our campers moving! Campers exercise and experience the outdoors.
Every cabin goes to six activities throughout the week, where campers try new things and learn new skills.
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Create friendships
Our staff becomes extremely close to each one of the campers in their individual cabins throughout the week.
Campers often become best friends with the other campers in their cabin by the end of the week.
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Encourage giving and helpfulness
Every camper is encouraged to help the clean the cabin and tables at mealtimes as their abilities allow.
Many of our campers help each other by opening doors, pushing wheelchairs, and helping each other get ready in the morning.

Relax
Throughout the week, campers enjoy a boat ride, sit back during nightly entertainment, and get a midday rest as a break from the summer sun.
Both campers and their parents and caretakers take a break from their normal routine by letting Camp Big Heart plan all of the fun.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All staff members are thoroughly screened and
trained. Camp Big Heart has a staff of college age
and older adults many of whom are professionals trained in the fields of therapeutic recreation and special education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is your responsibility to contact the
appropriate organization to ask for funding and to complete the necessary paperwork.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a medical team of nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians who are experienced with working with our camper population. They work out of our on-site medical lodge and there is always someone on call in the medical lodge.

Our medical staff will store prescribed medications in the medical lodge. Our counselors will bring campers to the medical lodge for their meds as needed.

OTHER CAMP INFO: A reminder that campers are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Campers must be toilet trained and able to take care of their personal needs with supervision and
minimal assistance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION 1: JUNE 11 – JUNE 16, 2017 (Camper Ages 14-30) SESSION 2: JUNE 18 - June 23, 2017 (Camper Ages 7-25) SESSION 3: JUNE 25 - June 30, 2017 (Camper Ages 25-60)
Campers will be in cabins with their own age group and will
participate in activities with the same group.

Camp fee of $410
It is your responsibility to contact the
appropriate organization to ask for funding and to complete the necessary paperwork.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We would love for you to join the Camp Big Heart Family this summer! Camp is an extremely fun, rewarding, and exhausting experience. We have an over 70% retention rate every year, so apply early to guarantee your spot. Applications are Due in April each year please visit our site at Our Camp Website Link: campbigheart.org for more information and Apply now!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Classical Ballet, Contemporary Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Styles will be taught. All skill levels are welcome.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.dancebtp.com for additional year round class updates

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2022 Summer Dance Program
June 6 - June 24 and July 5 - July 29

Classical Ballet, Contemporary Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop Dance Styles will be taught with a closing Performance on July 29th, 2022

CAMP FACILITIES: Our air-conditioned cabins are newly constructed with bunk beds, individual cubbies and indoor shower & toilet facilities. Indoor basketball court, amphitheater, indoor and outdoor activity areas, a heated pool, two pristine lakes for swimming, boating and blobbing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: An integral part of the Camp Blue Ridge family are owners/directors, Lori & Joey Waldman. With a combined 70 years of camping between them, they remain dedicated to the beliefs and ideas of what camp does for a child.

Joey was just 11 years old when his parents, Morris and Sheila Waldman, founded Camp Ocala in 1970. Starting his employment in 1975, his 5 years as a counselor and a certified aquatics instructor, prepared Joey for his athletics director position when his parents started Camp Blue Ridge. He has been a camper, counselor, unit leader, a head counselor, athletic director, program director, an assistant director and of course, now, runs Camp Blue Ridge with all the knowledge and heart he has gained.

Lori taught for 33 years, every grade from 2nd through high school. She started working at Camp Blue Ridge when she and Joey married. Having been to summer camp herself in her early years, her love of camp was already there. At Camp Blue Ridge, she is the healthcare manager, program director and the off-season retreat/conference center coordinator.

Together she and Joey work closely with their head counselors and staff to make sure every child has a fun, safe summer making memories and friends that last a lifetime. Along with their daughters, Rikki and Alexa, they welcome campers, staff and their families into their Camp Blue Ridge family.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: S.T.A.R. Leadership program for rising 11th graders.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Yearly Family Camps listed on Facebook

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Blue Ridge Conference & Retreat Center facility offers a multitude of indoor activity and meeting facilities, as well as scenic outdoor facilities suitable to meet all of your needs. One rate for lodging, meals, meeting places and fields.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Each session consists of various field trips, special events, and over 50 camper selected summer camp activities. With proper guidance from our staff, every camper has the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of activities in the areas of aquatics, athletics, outdoor adventure & the arts. Every 3 days (6 periods per day) each camper selects his/her activities (each activity is 1 hour long). At the end of the 3 days, a camper may select new activities, or elect to continue with some.

Campers 5 – 16 years of age may participate in any of our off-campus field trips as well. These trips include: white water rafting, climbing/bouldering expeditions, and our all-camp trips (Six Flags Over Georgia & White Water Park in Marietta). Additionally, each week we offer our exciting camp-wide special events and Color War.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSION A
06/12/2022 – 06/24/2022

Call for first time camper rate!
(Teen Program add’l FEE $225)

SESSION B
06/26/2022- 07/30/2022
$6450
(Teen Program add’l FEE $550)

SESSION C
06/12/2022 – 07/30/2022
$8500
(Teen Program add’l FEE $675)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
A Camp Blue Ridge Camp Counselor needs to be an “activity oriented” individual, willing to work for the needs of the children. Staff members receive weekly days off, nights off and a salary competitive with all camps in our region. Our program facilities are exemplary and our living quarters are very comfortable.

They can apply here:
Our Camp Website Link: www.blueridgecamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Three studios/outdoor stage/ two community gardens

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ballethnic Academy Summer camps provide additional training and experience in the Performing Arts. Camps combine serious training with tons of fun! Camps are taught by professionals in a nuturing environment. visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ballethnic.org for additional information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Classes offered: Pre-Ballet-Ballet Pre-Pointe-Tap-Jazz_African_Modern-Hip Hop_Pas de Deux_ Etiquette_Nutrition_Cultural Arts_Dance History

Adult Classes: Fitness alternative and stress release in a nuturing environment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ballethnic.org for sessions/dates/and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: June 16, 2024 - June 28, 2024
Tuition: $2,300
Scholarships Available

CAMP FACILITIES: With 170 acres of hardwood forests, rolling meadows and pastures, and plenty of shade from the sun, Camp Woodmont's property is spectacular. The facilities include: Dining Hall Nurses Clinic/Staff housing Separate boys & girls cabin areas w/3 bathhouses Basketball gymnasium with stage and crafts room Mini 6-hole putt putt golf course Small lake w/dock Archery range Campfire rings & campout areas Swimming pool, 40 Tall Climbing Wall w/high ropes, zip line and giant swing Challenge course Athletic field Miles of horseback riding trails (w/stables & tack house) Scenic rock formations

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program features traditional summer-camp activities with an emphasis on nature, outdoor adventure, horseback riding, noncompetitive sports, and more. The nondenominational Christian atmosphere is appropriate for children from all faiths. Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.campwoodmont.com for more details.

Founded on strong Christian morals & principles in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and everlasting memories. Our deep-seeded traditions, close family atmosphere and caring counselors make campers feel secure, welcome & reassured! Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers.

Our camp program is very well-suited to first-time campers: we have all of the traditional camp activities starting at an introductory level and the camp layout is very conveniently spaced out. We have a lot of returning campers as well!

Come tour the camp at our Open House May 17, 2010 from 2- 5 pm

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Woodmont provides a rich environment full of new friends, monumental achievements and memorable activities. We provide supportive relationships, challenging opportunities, but most important give all children a level playing field from the start, without the pressures of school or suburban life. Everyone is equal at Camp Woodmont.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwoodmont.com for dates & rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please apply online.
Camp Counselor
Camp Photographer
Sports Manager
Events Manager

CAMP FACILITIES: Festival Dance Camp students will be housed in the privacy of an adult-chaperoned college residence hall. Each room is furnished with two twin beds and private bath facilities. Three meals daily are provided in the college dining halls. All Classes will be held at the UGA Dance Department Studios. Throughout the two weeks, students will have chaperoned opportunities to swim, attend movies, picnics, and other on-campus activities.

An essential part of every dancer’s training is stage experience. A performance will be given by all dancers on the last day of camp in the UGA Dance Studios Theatre.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The camp dates are July 10th through July 23rd. Students can attend one or two weeks of the camp. The camp is open to resident and non-resident day students. Cost of the one week is $900 and the two week is $1,495. These fees include all classes, lectures, activities, and room and board. The deadline for camp registration is June 20th. Late sign up is allowed if space is available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Click the following link that contains the sessions, dates, and fees for the Midsummer Shakespeare Workshop: Our Camp Website Link: earlsmithstrand.org

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our camps are held at private luxurious hotels and resorts with classrooms, gaming suites, pools, basketball courts, and huge 2 bedroom suites for overnight guests.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harness your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, improve self-confidence, and socialize.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication & collaboration: we emphasize the 4Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world.

Hands-on projects spark curiosity and the sense of accomplishment that accelerates transition from hesitation to independence. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer Leadership programs for campers ages 16 - 19.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer no-fee payment plans. Also, see Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for current discounts and promotions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$699 (Day Camp)
$1,399 (Overnight Camp)

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.gamecamp.com for all the details.

2023 Camp Dates + Locations

Alpharetta, GA
May 29 - June 16, 2023

Charlotte, NC
June 18 - 30, 2023

Herndon, VA
July 2 - 14, 2023

Morristown, NJ
July 16 - 28, 2023

Saddle River, NJ
July 30 - August 11, 2023

Waltham, MA
August 13 - 25, 2023

CAMP FACILITIES: Originally built to house a preschool, the church facility has plenty of space for smaller classes and for big meeting places. The church Sanctuary allows an end-of-the-week performance by the campers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: GA Music Camp was founded as the Northeast Georgia Summer Guitar Camp in the summer of 2012 by Buford, GA based classical guitarist Derwyn Browne. In 2017, to reflect its wider scope, it was renamed The GA Music Camp. Serving only 5 campers the first year, the camp has grown steadily to a current capacity of 25 -30 campers. The guitar remains the primary focus of the camp but the curriculum has expanded to include flute and vocal performance, all presented with an emphasis on ensemble performance..

Since 2013, Mr. Browne, as he is affectionately called by his students, began bringing in select professionals to enhance the Camp experience. This led to a collaboration with an old friend and mentor, Russell Ferrara. Ferrara, who is an accomplished classical guitarist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, works closely with Mr. Browne to oversee the Camp. He has directed the Camp ensemble for the past five years, providing original musical arrangements to be performed by the students in the week-ending performances. He also provides encouragement in his stellar faculty performances, which often includes resident campers. The student performance is considered the highlight of the camp week, allowing campers at all levels to display their skills.

In 2016, Dr. Kim Robson joined the team. She brings strong musicianship and artistry to the Camp. An accomplished vocalist and flutist, Dr. Kim adds a depth and breadth to the students’ musical experience.

This year, Kathy Mason, Middle School Band Director, joins us for our week long session, concentrating on music theory. Mickey Smith, Jr., energetic, magnetic, and award-winning music teacher and musician from Louisiana, also joins us, bringing his vast experience, to teach improvisation techniques.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): At the end of a week of fun and learning, students are able to share what they learned during the week in a student Showcase Friday evening. Parents and friends are invited and are always surprised at what their student has accomplished in one week!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
GA Music Cam[ 2018 will be held June 4-8th. Tuition is $350 per camper. For more registration information, refer to our website's registration page.