Athens, the historic and culturally rich capital of Greece, offers a plethora of incredible summer camps that promise an unforgettable experience for children. From immersive historical explorations to engaging educational programs and thrilling outdoor adventures, these camps provide the perfect blend of fun, learning, and cultural discovery. In this blog post, we will embark on a journey to explore the best summer camps in Athens, ensuring that your child has a summer filled with excitement, personal growth, and cherished memories.
1. CAMP KELLEY – ATHENS YMCA (May 27 – Aug 1)
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in our Summer Day Camp! Due to the high volume of registrations, our camp is currently full, and online registration is now closed. While we cannot guarantee additional availability, families who are still interested are encouraged to reach out to Camp Director, Jordan Osborne, at Jordan@athensymca.org to be added to our waiting list.
| Location: | 915 Hawthorne Ave ,Athens, GA 30606 |
| Timings: | 7:50 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Contact: | +706 543 6596, Jordan@athensymca.org |
2. WILD EARTH SUMMER CAMP (May 26 – July 11)
The mission of Wild Earth Camp is to connect children to the natural environment while they learn and have fun. We do this through exploration, play and teaching earth skills like building natural structures, tracking wild animals, crafting, storytelling, and studying birds and native plants. We will spend all of our time outside in the fields, forest and along the streams at the 50-acre Piedmont Preserve located off of Chase St near downtown Athens.
Ages: 4 to 13 years Old
Cost: $285-$350
| Location: | 170 Mathews Avenue, Athens, GA 30606 |
| Timings: | 09:00 am – 02:00 pm |
| Contact: | Laura.piedmontpreserve@gmail.com. |
3. SUMMER CAMPS – CLASSIC CITY KARATE (June 2 – June 27)
One of our most popular camps! Each day students learn about a different type of weapon, watch demonstrations of weapons being used, then design and create their own padded version. Students build SAFE and unique padded weapons and learn to use their creations. At the end of the week, students will have created at least 5 different weapons that they mix and match for challenges.
Cost: $275
| Location: | 1050 Baxter St, Athens Ga 30606 |
| Opening hours: | 09:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Contact: | +404 643 5531 or classiccitykarate@gmail.com |
4. SUMMER ART CAMPS (June 2 – August 8)
This summer is full of deluxe art projects where we’ll use fancy shmancy art supplies. Will there be a t-shirt? Yep! Will there be some extra swag coming home? You betcha.Brella Summer Camps are designed for friends who have previously interacted with ‘Brella Studio at another event – like an art truck birthday or studio class – or by personal referral. This helps ensure artists are familiar with our environment and people since we’ll be spending a lot of time together at camp!
Activities:
Ages: 3 to 9 years Old
| Location: | 1050 Baxter St, Athens Ga 30606 |
| Opening hours: | 09:00 am to 02:00 pm |
| Contact: | +706-389-5251, studio@brellastudio.com |
5. SUMMER CAMP – FROG STOMP STUDIO (June 2 – Aug 1)
The camp day will start with open studio from 9-9:30 where kids will be able to play or create their own art with any materials from open studio. Next we will have snack, then the first art session from 9:45-10:15, then a break for play, then the second art session from 10:45-11:15. The camp day will end with lunch and more play! Each week we will have two masterpieces that we work on each day, and several smaller works of art. There will be lots of messes and I encourage everyone to send your child in clothes that can be stained!
| Location: | 160 Tracy St. Unit 1A, Athens, Ga 30601 |
| Opening hours: | 09:00am to 1:00pm |
| Contact: | +706 286 8449 |
6. SUMMER CAMP – CANOPY STUDIO (June 2 – Aug 1)
Summer Camp is open to children that completed Kindergarten through 8th grade, which are open to children in 4th grade through 8th grade.
| Location: | 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, Georgia 30601 |
| Opening hours: | 09:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Contact: | +706 549 8501, teacher@canopystudio.org |
7. ACS Athens Summer Camp (June 23 – July 4)
A fantastic two-week summer experience awaits, filled with fun, friendship, and learning—all in a dynamic English-speaking environment! A world of fun, all in English, at our fantastic campus—complete with an indoor swimming pool, tennis & basketball courts, a soccer field, and playground! With 20 exciting activities to choose from, campers have the freedom to explore new passions, mix and match their favorites, and create their perfect summer adventure!
Ages: 4 to 14 years Old
| Location: | 29 Aghias Paraskevis Ave. & Kazantzaki Street, Halandri, Athens GR 15234 |
| Timings: | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Contact: | +30 210 6393200 or acs@acs.gr |
8. Summer Camp | Athens, OH (June 9th-August 8th)
An activity room with childcare staff will be available for parents/guardians to drop off kids to play while they register for Summer Camp.All registration is in-person at the Athens Community Center. No registrations are being taken via online or over the phone due to paperwork that needs to be filled out. Spaces are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. After the registration party, any further registration will take place at the front desk of the Community Center.What’s Included: Summer Camp will be offered . Our amazing staff will lead theme-related games, crafts, activities, with weekly trips to the Athens Public Library, Athens Farmers’ Market, and more! Each week also includes two visits to the Athens City Pool. Lunches are provided free of charge through the Southeast Ohio Food Bank and HAPCAP.
Ages: 5 to 12 years Old
| Location: | 8 East Washington Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 |
| Timings: | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Contact: | cityadmin@ci.athens.oh.us |
9. 2025 Pierce Summer Camp (June 16 – July 18)
The American College of Greece has a long tradition of excellence in the field of education in Greece. The Summer Camp, offered by the Deree College Athletic Club, is a part of this tradition and has provided an unparalleled experience for thousands of children; an experience which stems from a rich and balanced athletic, educational, and cultural program, which actively supports the philosophy of Pierce, inspired by the ancient Greek dictum “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”.
The Summer Camp aims to develop the athletic and artistic skills of children 6 (going to grade 1 next September) – 13 years old (going to grade 8 next September), who want to spend their time creatively after the school year has ended. The children are divided into groups according to their age and knowledge level. The program is primarily in Greek but the English language is also used by the instructors.
| Location: | 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd, Danville, CA 94506 |
| Timings: | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Contact: | camps@acg.edu or 210 600 9800 |
10. Summer Session program of the American School (June 16 to July 30)
The American College of Greece has a long tradition of excellence in the field of education in Greece. The Summer Camp, offered by the Deree College Athletic Club, is a part of this tradition and has provided an unparalleled experience for thousands of children; an experience which stems from a rich and balanced athletic, educational, and cultural program, which actively supports the philosophy of Pierce, inspired by the ancient Greek dictum “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”.
The Summer Camp aims to develop the athletic and artistic skills of children 6 (going to grade 1 next September) – 13 years old (going to grade 8 next September), who want to spend their time creatively after the school year has ended. The children are divided into groups according to their age and knowledge level. The program is primarily in Greek but the English language is also used by the instructors.
Cost: Fee: $4,900
| Location: | 54 Souidias Street GR-106 76, Athens, Greece |
| Timings: | 09:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Contact: | (+30) 213 000 2400 or ascsa_info@ascsa.edu.gr |
11. Kids Arts Camp 2025 (June 16 to July 30)
AACA’s 28th annual arts camp for grades K-6 is for students who will have completed the grade in the 2024-25 school year. There are daily classes in art, music, drama, and dance. The beloved summer camp led by Kay Frank and Lisa Sharp is a great introduction to the arts in a week full of fun for newbies and practiced performers alike.
| Location: | 320 North White Street, Athens, TN 37303 |
| Timings: | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Contact: | (423) 745-8781 or operations@athensartscouncil.org |
Summer @ Athens Academy has a great variety of fun activities open to ALL students in the community–you don’t have to attend Athens Academy to join us for a summer packed with FUN! From traditional summer camp and sports camps to programs focused on technology, SAT/ACT prep, and more, there’s something for everyone ages 5-18!
| Location: | 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens, Georgia 30606 |
| Contact: | +706 549 9225 |
13. CURIOSITY ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP
Childcare Network’s Camp Curiosity: Adventure Summer Camp combines fun and educational activities to keep your child learning, exploring, and physically active throughout their summer break.Designed to provide fun and interactive learning experiences— while continuing to help campers explore and discover the world around them — our full-day kid’s camp provides your child the opportunity to participate in 13 different weekly themes full of engaging activities, educational field trips, and creative projects they get to do with their friends.Our language, literacy, science, and math-focused curriculum incorporates Project Based Learning that takes a learning-by-doing approach that encourages adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. In addition, our curriculum emphasizes mindfulness and character development to provide children with tools to build self-esteem, manage stress, and confidently approach challenges.
| Location: | 1145 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA 30605 |
| Contact: | +706 543 1104 |
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