27 summer day camps in and around Johns Creek
Though the new year has just begun and we’re facing several more weeks of winter, some families are already turning their thoughts to summer. Or summer camps, to be more precise.
Finding the right camp for your kids can mean the difference between a good summer break and an awesome summer break, so it’s never too early to start planning.
Fortunately, whether your child is interested in the arts, wants to take a deeper dive into coding or robotics or spend their summer practicing and playing their favorite sport, there are camps in Johns Creek and in neighboring communities to match just about any interest. We’ve gathered some of them below to help you get started.
Camps can fill up quickly and many open registration in January or February. So, check the camps online for dates, prices and more information, and sign up soon to hold your child’s place.
Alliance Theatre Drama Camps – Spring Break & Summer (Duluth)
Gas South Theater in Gwinnett
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth; alliancetheatre.org/camps
Take center stage at Drama Camp! Kids can spend spring break and summer with the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre. With a variety of drama camps for rising grades K-8, each culminating in a short performance for friends and family, your young actor will build character, grow confidence and exercise imagination.
The Art Center Summer Art Camps – Spring Break and Summer (Johns Creek)
The Art Center at Johns Creek
6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Building 700, Johns Creek; itstheartcenter.org/camps
Get creative with art camps at The Art Center! Their award-winning camps cover a wide range of creative media for students in grades K-12 — drawing and painting, creative writing, ceramics and pottery, performing arts and more. With over 60 camps to choose from, creative campers have plenty of opportunities to explore the arts and make new friends.
BIA Charter School Summer Camp (Norcross)
186 Hunter St., Norcross
770-538-1550; biaschool.org
BIA Charter School, a K-8 public charter school, is offering full-day summer camp for rising 1st–9th graders from June 1–July 3 at their campus in historic Norcross. As an extension of the school’s mission and vision, the camp sessions provide opportunities for campers to explore a variety of activities, including fine arts (art, dance, music), culinary and STEM (coding, robotics), as well as a splash of academic support in math and reading. Tuition includes on-site chef-prepared breakfast, lunch and snacks, and an after-care option (until 6pm) is also available.
Big Blue Marble Academy Summer Explorers – Passport to Fun (Johns Creek)
3835 Johns Creek Pkwy., Johns Creek
770-343-4331; bbmacademy.com/programs-old/summer-camp
Big Blue Marble Academy’s full-day summer camps offer immersive adventures and global learning with hands-on, multi-sensory experiences, world language learning, arts & crafts, play and more. Each week, kids dive in and explore a new culture with activities that bring the world to life. Open to campers ages 5–12.
Building Character – Summer Acting Camps (Alpharetta & Roswell)
Three locations (North Point Mall, Old Alabama Road and Old Milton Pkwy.)
buildingcharacter.org
With half-day and full-day weekly camp sessions for students K–8 in Alpharetta and Roswell, Building Character offers expert instruction in on-camera acting, improv, musical theater, mime, juggling and more. Campers are divided by age group and each week-long camp culminates in a short performance for friends and family.
Camp All-American – Outdoor Adventure & High-Energy Day Camp (Johns Creek)
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-405-2266; campallamerican.com
Hosted at Perimeter Church, Camp All-American runs week-long, themed day camps for kids and teens ages 5–17, from the last week of May through the end of July. Featuring ropes courses, zip lines, lake and pool time, sports, arts and high-energy worship moments, the program leans heavily on college-aged counselors, mentoring and camp traditions.
Camp Autrey Mill – Nature & Outdoor Camps (Johns Creek)
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek
678-366-3511; autreymill.org/programs/summer-camp
Camp Autrey Mill provides one-of-a-kind experiences focused on nature, science, history and wildlife. They offer themed weeks from May through July for kids ages 5–11, and each session includes arts & crafts, games, outdoor activities and exploration of the 46-acre nature preserve. Early care and after care hours are available for an additional fee.
Challenge Island Summer Camp – STEAM Program (Johns Creek)
Newtown Park Community Clubhouse
3115 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek
678-512-3200; secure.rec1.com/GA/johns-creek-rpd/catalog
Challenge Island® is a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) summer enrichment program from the City of Johns Creek, offering week-long camp sessions in June and July for kids ages 5–10. There are different themes each week, but all sessions include hands-on challenges, activities and fun.
Club SciKidz – STEM & Pop-Culture Science Camps
Multiple locations (including Duluth/Johns Creek)
678-294-9504; atlanta.clubscikidz.com
With locations throughout metro Atlanta, Club SciKidz brings hands-on STEM excitement to kids and teens this summer. Their award-winning day camps inspire curiosity through real science, technology, engineering and creativity. Featured camps includeVEX Robotics, AI Explorers, 3D Printing with Minecraft and K-Pop Demon Hunters — along with many other favorite STEM adventures. Perfect for curious minds ages 4–15.
CNC Camp Kingfisher – Day Camps & Specialty Camps (Roswell)
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell
770-992-2055; chattnaturecenter.org/education/camp/summer-camp
The Chattahoochee Nature Center offers a half-day Owlet camp for four-year-olds and full-day programs for kids ages 5–12, with one-week or two-week sessions. Sorted by age, each camp includes activities such as archery, arts & crafts, canoeing and swimming. There are also specialty camps planned for kids interested in science, gardening and developing survival skills. Partial camp scholarships are available based on financial need.
Code Ninjas – Coding Summer Camps (Suwanee/Sugar Hill)
245 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Sugar Hill
770-353-9946; codeninjas.com/ga-suwanee/camps
Campers at Code Ninjas learn to build their own video games instead of just playing them. With weekly camp sessions focused on basic block coding, programming in Minecraft or Roblox or getting hands-on in robotics, kids and teens, ages 5–14, gain real skills and have fun doing it.
The CoderSchool – Coding & Computer Camps (Johns Creek)
5025 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-919-5894; thecoderschool.com/locations/johnscreek
This Silicon Valley-based company (with over 65 locations around the country) offers week-long summer camps in coding, animating, YouTube content creation, drones, 3D printing and more. Camps are designed for kids ages 6–9, with some specifically for ages 8+ and 9–12. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Discover Science Center – Science/STEM Camps (Roswell)
2500 Old Alabama Rd., Roswell
770-641-9336; discoversciencecenter.com/day-and-summer-camps
Discover Science Center has been introducing kids to science for over a decade with day camps, homeschool classes, workshops and more. Their summer camp programs incorporate hands-on science learning with fun themes and creative projects that make each week different and interesting for kids ages 6–11. Rocks, dinosaurs, 3D printing, space, mad science and tech are just a few of the session options to choose from.
Duluth’s Best Youth Sports – Summer Camp & After School
4390 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth
470-981-2220; duluthsbestsummercamp.com
Duluth’s Best Youth Sports offers full-day, high-energy, multi-sport camp sessions for K–5th graders. Blending indoor and outdoor sports, martial arts, dance, team games, arts and crafts and more, each day is filled with activity and fun. Staff emphasizes confidence, leadership and positive habits, so kids are working on life skills while they play.
Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA – Day Camp & Teen Leadership Camp (Alpharetta)
3655 Preston Ridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
770-664-1220; ymcaatlanta.org/locations/ed-isaksonalpharetta-family-ymca
The Ed Isakson YMCA provides week-long summer camp sessions, designed to encourage kids to connect, engage and be active. Traditional camps, sports camps and specialty camps are available for kids ages 6–12, and a Teen Leadership Camp is available for older kids. Pre- and post-camp care is offered, and programming is built around the Y’s core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Flour Power Studios – Summer Cooking Camps (Alpharetta)
Flour Power Cooking Studios
131 Main Street, Alpharetta
470-760-6460; flourpowerstudios.com
Designed to provide a fun, educational and hands-on experience, Flour Power full-day summer camps offer young chefs (ages 5–12) the opportunity to explore the world of cooking and learn essential culinary skills. Each week has a theme, with different recipes to learn. Campers also explore food stories, play culinary games and craft creative projects in between their kitchen adventures.
Johns Creek Sports – Athletic Summer Camps (Johns Creek)
Cauley Creek Park and Shakerag Park
678-297-2662; johnscreeksports.com
This non-profit athletic organization manages youth sports at Cauley Creek and Shakerag Parks and serves the City of Johns Creek and North Fulton community. They host summer camp programs in youth soccer, youth cricket and youth flag football.
Kidcreate Studio – Spring & Summer Art Camps (Johns Creek)
3000 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek
678-620-3917; kidcreate.com/johns-creek
Kidcreate Studio’s spring and summer camp program offers single-day or week-long sessions for budding artists ages 5–10. With themes such as Paint Like Picasso, Ooey Gooey Clay Play and Puppies & PJs, campers engage with creative projects, build confidence and have fun — all in a safe, age-appropriate environment.
KidStrong Summer Camps (Johns Creek)
11720 Medlock Bridge Rd.
770-975-2369; johnscreek.kidstrong.com
KidStrong’s summer camps provide opportunities for kids ages 4–11 to build confidence and strength, have fun and make new friends. Certified, experienced coaches lead campers in physical activity, movement, games, teamwork and STEAM activities in each session.
The Little Gym – Indoor Active Camps (Johns Creek)
11585 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
404-458-1059; thelittlegym.com/georgia-alpharetta-johns-creek
The Little Gym offers week-long, half-day summer camp sessions for kids ages 3–12. Combining physical activities and games based on weekly themes, campers can choose from gymnastics camp, Super Quest Camp and Grade School Skill Thrill Camp, depending on age and interest.
Perimeter Ballet – Dance Camps & Summer Intensives (Johns Creek)
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-405-2337; perimeterballet.com
Perimeter Ballet has been offering dance classes, performances and workshops since 1995. Summer opportunities include God’s Little princess/Prince Camps for preK–3rd grade students, as well as intermediate and advanced summer intensives for dancers with previous experience.
School of Rock – Summer Music Camps (Johns Creek)
School of Rock
10900 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-580-1882; schoolofrock.com/locations/johnscreek/music-camps
Budding musicians will enjoy rocking out at the summer camp sessions offered at School of Rock. Themes range from 90s rock, songwriting, recording & production and pop legends to a beginner’s “Rock Camp 101” and a fun, “Classic Rock Rewind Camp.” For ages 6–17. Music camps for preschoolers (ages 3–5) and camps for adults (18+) are also available.
T1 Dance Studio Summer Camps (Johns Creek)
10475 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
470-708-4275; t1dance.com/our-programs
This K-pop and hip hop training studio offers kids summer camps, pre-competition summer intensives and artist development boot camps. Each session features fun themes and skill-building from expert instructors.
Tavani Soccer Camp (Johns Creek & Duluth)
Seven Oaks Neighborhood, Johns Creek
tavanisoccer.com
For over 20 years, Tavani Soccer has offered week-long camps that are designed to be both intense and fun for beginners as well as more experienced players. Campers ages 4–15 are assigned to a coach according to skill and level. Camp staff is a mix of top club and high school coaches, along with college players. Skills camp, junior camp and elite camp are three of the options available. Camp sessions are also offered at Bunten Road Park in Duluth.
Tumbles Johns Creek – Summer Gym & STEAM Camps (Johns Creek)
3005 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek
678-691-4072; johnscreek.tumbles.net
Tumbles offers kids gym camps for ages 3–10 and STEAM camps for ages 4–10. Gym camps feature weekly themes such as gymnastics, ninja warrior training, field day, circus, medieval times and more. Tumbles STEAM is designed to engage and challenge campers through science and engineering principles, hands-on activities and full-body experiential learning.
Wesleyan School – Summer Enrichment & Specialty Camps (Peachtree Corners)
5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
wesleyanschool.org/camps-clinics
Wesleyan offers a full range of summer camps for ages 3–14, mixing classic weekly day camps with focused sessions in STEM, robotics, theater, photography, sewing, pickleball, tennis and more. Open to the community, camp sessions take place in June and July of each year. Half-day and full-day options are available.
Whiz Learning Kids – STEM & Game Design Camps (Suwanee)
Multiple locations in Suwanee
678-863-7679; whizlearningkids.com
Whiz Learning Kids offers half-day and full-day, small-group camp sessions for ages 6–13 in June and July. Animation, 2D digital art, 3D design, robotics and video game programming based on STEM curriculum are a few of the choices. Kids might design characters, build simple games, program robots or tackle basic engineering challenges — always with a heavy dose of creativity. Camps typically take place at Peachtree Ridge High School or North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee.
