ACTIVITY CAMPS - Return to Index
Fashion Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9-13
COST: $225 per week
Nail polish, makeup, dress up clothes, arts and crafts
Cooking Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18-22
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 9-13
COST: $225 per week
Learn cooking skills with caterer Shirley Christie
"Try-It" Weeks
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28-June 1
COST: Introductory rate $130
Check out the programs for a week
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Day Camp
Ages: 5-6; 7-8; 9-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 16-20, July 23-27
COST: $175 per session
Extended care available; lunch not included in fee; camp themes available online
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Spanish, Photography and Cooking
GRADES: Seventh and eighth
WHEN: July 16-27; Spanish 10-10:55 a.m., photography 11-11:55 a.m., cooking 1-2:55 p.m.
COST: $100-$275
INFORMATION: Dora.Shaffer@augustaprep.org
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Wildlife, Biology and Crochet
GRADES: Second and up
WHEN: Backyard wildlife 8 a.m., building animal homes 10 a.m., crochet 11 a.m. July 16-27
COST: $185-$215
INFORMATION: Suzanne.Agan@augustaprep.org
Robotics
GRADES: Fourth
WHEN: 1-2:55 p.m. July 16-27
COST: $125
INFORMATION: cindy.walker@augustaprep.org
Recreation Department
WHERE: Petersburg Racquet Club
ADDRESS: 421 The Pass, Martinez
AGES: Pee Wee 4-6; and Future Groups 7-18
WHEN: Pee Wee 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, May 21-July 27; Future Groups meet 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, May 21-July 27
COST: Pee Wee $30 per week; Future Groups $115 per week
INFORMATION:prctennis@comcast.net or www.prctennis.com
Summer Quest
WHERE: Martinez Montessori Academy
ADDRESS: 3765 Old Petersburg Road, Martinez
INFORMATION: (706) 863-0273
AGES: 4-12
WHEN: May 21-Aug. 10
COST: $80-$100 per week
Y DAY CAMP
CAMP LAKESIDE OPEN HOUSE
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Kayak Camp
AGES: 13-17
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. June 18-22
COST: Members $155, nonmembers $185, includes use of boat and all necessary safety equipment
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Creative Arts Camp
AGES: 7-14
WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church, Columbia County
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 28-June 1 and June 4-8, June 11-15 and 18-22, July 9-13 and 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3
COST: Members $180, nonmembers $240
Two-week camp with swimming, crafts, games, dance, drama and arts
Camp Lakeside Kid's Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 21-25, May 28-June 1, June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10
COST: Members $95, nonmembers $125
Swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, environmental education, outdoor living skills, canoeing, archery
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
Camp Lakeside Teen Leadership Camp
AGES: 13-17
WHERE: YMCA Camp Lakeside, Thurmond Lake
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 21-25, May 28-June 1, June 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10
COST: Members $95, nonmembers $125
Trains teens in the use of effective leadership skills
INFORMATION: (706) 359-2153
AUGUSTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
ADDRESS: 898 Weinberger Way, Evans
INFORMATION: (706) 228-3636 or www.augustajcc.org
Art Camp
AGES: 5-10
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18-22
COST: $225 per week
Australian art, includes drawing, painting, clay, collage and charcoal sketching
Art Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16-20
COST: $225 per week
African art, includes drawing, painting, clay, collage and charcoal sketching
Drama Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-29 and July 23-27
COST: $225 per week
Learn the many aspects of performance art and stage a show led by Laura Butler
Collage Creative Arts Camp
GRADES: Kindergarten to fifth grade
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21-25
COST: $100
Percussion, dancing, using art and weaving
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Ceramic Arts Camp
GRADES: Fifth-12
WHEN: July 16-27
COST: $200
INFORMATION: chrisdickson@augustaprep.org
Theatre Camps
GRADES: Sixth-12
WHEN: 12:30-4:30 p.m. June 11-29
COST: $450
Performances June 27-28; registration deadline May 18
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
WHERE: The Quest Church
ADDRESS: 4020 Washington Road, Martinez
AGES: 5-11
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon; June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24
COST: Members $50 per week, nonmembers $65 per week; supplies included
INFORMATION: (706) 722-5495
Creative Arts Camp
AGES: 7-14
WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church, Columbia County
WHEN: Pre-camp drop-off 7-9 a.m., camp activities 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., post-camp pickup 4-6 p.m. May 28-June 1 and June 4-8, June 11-15 and 18-22, July 9-13 and 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3
COST: Members $180, nonmembers $240
Two-week camp with swimming, crafts, games, dance, drama and arts
EDUCATIONAL CAMPS - Return to Index
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Enrichment Camp
GRADES: Sixth-12
WHEN: July 16-27
COST: $50-$185
Classes focus on academic subjects from strategy games to PSAT/SAT Math prep, middle school and high school grammar review, Spanish, writing, study skills for middle school and biology
INFORMATION: tim.shaffer@augustaprep.org or MelodyM@augustaprep.org
SCIENCE CAMPS - Return to Index
Science Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4-8
COST: $225 per week
Journey to the land of the pharaohs to solve a mystery, decipher hieroglyphics, unearth an ancient mummy and take home gold treasure
Go Wild
AGES: 7-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30-Aug. 3
COST: $225 per week
Investigate extreme plants and animals, build a microscope, examine a bug's life and enter the world of bats and birds
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Wildlife, Biology and Crochet
GRADES: Second and up
WHEN: Backyard wildlife 8 a.m., building animal homes 10 a.m., crochet 11 a.m. July 16-27
COST: $185-$215
INFORMATION: Suzanne.Agan@augustaprep.org
Robotics
GRADES: Fourth
WHEN: 1-2:55 p.m. July 16-27
COST: $125
INFORMATION: cindy.walker@augustaprep.org
SPORTS CAMPS - Return to Index
AUGUSTA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
ADDRESS: 898 Weinberger Way, Evans
INFORMATION: (706) 228-3636 or www.augustajcc.org
Taekwondo
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11-15 and July 30-Aug. 3
COST: $225 per week
Olympic level training for fitness, fun, respect and discipline
Cheerleading Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18-22
COST: $225 per week
Moves and routines taught by gymnastics professionals
Gymnastics Camp
AGES: 5-10
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16-20
COST: $225 per week
Introduction to gymnastics
Tennis Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11-15 (ages 5-10)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 23-27 (ages 7-12)
COST: $225 per week;
Equipment included; taught by pro Chike Amobi
Soccer Camp
AGES: 5-10
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-29
COST: $225 per week
Taught by pro Chike Amobi
Golf Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-29 (ages 5-10)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 (ages 7-12)
COST: $225 per week
Equipment included; introduction to golf fundamentals taught by Amanda Smith of the Augusta State University Jaguar golf team
AUGUSTA PREP
WHERE: Augusta Preparatory Day School
ADDRESS: 285 Flowing Wells Road
INFORMATION: (706) 863-6858 ext. 379 or www.augustaprep.org
Sports Camp
GRADES: Fourth-eighth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11-15
COST: $160
Total Soccer Academy; physical or doctor's signature needed
INFORMATION: forrest.wimberly@augustaprep.org or (706) 863-6858 ext. 382
Basketball Camp
GRADES: Third-ninth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18-22
COST: $160
Bring your own lunch, drink and nonscuff shoes
INFORMATION: Jeremy.Burden@augustaprep.org
Tennis Camp
GRADES: Second-sixth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon June 18-22
COST: $100
Call for locations
INFORMATION: chrisdickson@augustaprep.org
Girl's Volleyball Camp
GRADES: High school
WHEN: 1-4 p.m. June 11-12
Serve, set and attack camp
All Skills Camp
COST: $100
Bring non scuff shoes
INFORMATION: richb@augustaprep.org or (706) 863-6858 ext. 361
Football Skills Camp
GRADES: Second-sixth graders
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 9-13
COST: $75
A contact free camp
INFORMATION: tbromley@gmail.com or (706) 863-6858 ext. 308
Baseball Camp
GRADES: First-sixth
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Session 1 July 16-19; session 2 July 23-26
COST: $75
INFORMATION: tbromley@gmail.com or (706) 863-6858 ext. 308
Gymnastics
WHERE: Gymnastics Gold
ADDRESS: 124 Cedar Lane, Martinez
AGES: 4 and older
WHEN: 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 21
COST: $30 per day, $100 per week
Gymnastics, games, outside activities, contest and special events with guest speakers
INFORMATION: (706) 650-2111 or www.gymnasticsgold.com
YMCA CAMPS
Baseball Camp
AGES: 5-12
WHERE: Wilson Branch
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21-25 and June 18-22
COST: Members $75, nonmembers $100
INFORMATION: (706) 922-9622
Track and Field Camp
AGES: 7-12
WHERE: Wilson Branch
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28-June 1
COST: Members $75, nonmembers $100
INFORMATION: (706) 922-9622
Sports Galore Camp
AGES: 5-9
WHERE: Wilson Branch
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4-8 and July 16-20
COST: Members $75, nonmembers $100
INFORMATION: (706) 922-9622
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