2019 Summer Camp Guide for Gainesville, Georgia

School is out for the summer in less than a month, which means summer camps are on the minds of school-aged parents everywhere. Maybe you work full-time and need childcare for summer. Maybe you want your son to refine his athletic abilities. Maybe you want your daughter to have a week of summer fun playing with her peers.

Whatever your reason, browse through this 2019 summer camp guide for Gainesville, Georgia, to see what camp offerings fit your family best.

Elachee Nature Camp

Ages 3+. Weekly themed camps throughout summer. Info: www.elachee.org/camp-elachee/summer-day-camp

Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Camp

Ages 7-12. Info: www.lckc.org/programs/introductory-instructional-programs/summer-camp

Lakewood Sports Camp

Ages 5+. June 10-12. Sports options of soccer or basketball. Info: www.lakewoodlife.org/recreation

First Baptist Sports Camp

Ages 5+. June 24-18. Mix of sports. Info: www.fbcgainesville.org/family-life-center

North Georgia Elite Basketball Camp

Ages 5-18. Held at four locations throughout Hall County. Info: www.northgaelite.com/summer-camps.cfm

Brenau Camp

Ages 5-8. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.brenau.edu/about/offices-and-resources/child-development-center

Boys & Girls Club Camp

Ages 6-18. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.boysgirlsclubs.com/what-we-do/summer-camp

J.A. Walters YMCA Camp

Ages 3+. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.gamountainsymca.org/summercamp2019

Camp Invention

Ages 5+. June 17-21. Info: https://inventnow-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=24997

Quinlan Art Camp

Ages 6+. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.quinlanartscenter.org/summer-art-camp.html

Lakeview Academy Camp

Ages 3+. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.lakeviewacademy.com/summer-programs

Gainesville Parks & Recreation Camp

Ages 3+. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.gainesville.org/camps

GROW UMC Camp

Ages 6+. June 17-21. Info: http://growdaycamps.org/#2

Pet PALS Camp

Ages 7+. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/petpals-summercamp

Gainesville School of Ballet Camp

Ages 3+. Weekly camps throughout summer. Info: www.gainesvilleballet.org/school/summer-programs

Alicats Dance & More Camp

Ages 5-11. Weekly camps through the summer. Info: http://alicatsd.ipower.com/new/summer-camps-and-classes-2/summer-camp

The Dance Company

Contact for specifics: (770) 534-9667 or thedancecompanyga@gmail.com

Advance Camp

Ages 9-12. June 10-14. Info: www.advance4kids.com/2019-advance-camp.html

Don Carter State Park Jr. Ranger Camp

Date to be released in May.

School System Camps

Also, keep in mind that many local school systems hold sports camps for attending students. Look in your child’s backpack for a flyer or check out that school’s website for details.

Do you know of any other great summer camps near Gainesville, Georgia? Please share and I’ll add them to the list!