As it warms up in the South, the time has come to begin thinking about how your kids will spend their summer months. Whether you have a craft lover or a future All-American athlete on your hands, schools and organizations throughout Cobb have a camp or program that’s a perfect fit for your child. Keep in mind the registration dates for these programs, and make sure to include your child in the options that best help keep them entertained and engaged all summer long.
Cobb County Parks and Recreation Department
Programs:
Performing Arts Camp, Summer Day Camp, Mountain Biking Camp, Tennis and Pickleball Camp, Golf Camp, History Camp, ages vary.
Highlights:
The Performing Arts Camp is an energetic and fun program for students who enjoy performing arts and want to be on stage. Campers will rehearse a musical show to be performed for family and friends each Friday night. The Summer Day Camp includes sports, games, arts and crafts, trips to the pool and gymnastic center, outdoor programs and more.
For more information:
(770) 528-8490
cobbcounty.gov/parks
Kennesaw State University’s DiscoverU
Programs:
DiscoverU is a summer program for rising 9th through 12th graders that focuses on hands-on learning and career exploration. Participants can build real-world skills while trying out topic-based options that can include AutoCAD, medical skills, culinary arts, and other program areas.
Highlights:
Campers learn from industry professionals and get a taste of campus life through a setting run by Kennesaw State University’s Community and Professional Education.
For more information:
(470) 578-6765
Kennesaw.edu/discoveru
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Ages:
2 years old through 12th grade (camp options vary by program)
Programs:
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church offers summer camp options that mix active days with creative time. For preschoolers, Camp Wee-Shine runs as a Wee School summer camp program with themed, three-day sessions and midday hours. For older kids and teens, the church’s Youth Sports & Fitness schedule includes summer programs like dance camps (preschool and elementary), an introductory golf camp, a basketball camp, and a summer pickleball program for middle and high school students.
Highlights:
Families can pick by age and interest, from ballet and jazz with crafts in the dance camps to golf sessions where equipment is supplied by the camp. The pickleball program is geared for grades 6 through 12, and participants bring their own paddles. Camp Wee-Shine includes clear participation guidelines and a published camp schedule, which parents tend to love almost as much as kids love themed days.
For more information:
(770) 973-6561
johnsonferry.org/youthsports
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
Programs:
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art runs weeklong summer art camps for multiple age groups, including preschoolers (ages 4 to 6), youth campers (ages 7 to 12, grouped by age), teens (ages 13 to 17), and a special needs camp (ages 7 to 17). Youth camps typically run Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with themed weeks and a mix of 2D and 3D projects like drawing, painting, and clay hand-building. Teen sessions focus on skill-building and experimentation across media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, alternative media, and ceramics, with morning and afternoon session options that can be taken separately or together.
Highlights:
Supplies are included, including kiln firing for clay pieces, and instruction is led by teaching artists with staff support. The youth day camp schedule includes time for lunch plus snack breaks, which helps keep the creative energy from crashing before pickup time. The special needs camp includes projects like painting, drawing, collage, and clay work, and the museum asks families to share accommodation needs ahead of time, with caretakers strongly encouraged to stay during class.
For more information:
(770) 528-1444
mariettacobbartmuseum.org
Grace Kids Camp
Programs:
From June 15–19th (9am–2pm), kids who have completed grades K–6 are invited to Grace Kids Camp for a week of games, worship, water activities, and Biblical teaching, with lunch and snacks included.
Highlights:
Our one week day camp aims to equip children to know Christ, stand firm in His Word, defend their faith, and confidently share the Gospel with others. The week is packed with teaching from a Biblical worldview, worship, outdoor water activities, high-energy games, missions, crafts, and small group time. We also provide a morning snack and lunch daily. Register today and help your child build a foundation of faith while creating lasting memories!
For more information:
Gracechurchmarietta.org/KidsCamp
Kidscamp@gracechurchmarietta.org
Mount Paran Christian School
Ages:
3 through high school
Programs:
Mount Paran Christian School offers a wide mix of half-day and full-day summer options focused on academic enrichment, athletics training, arts exploration, and faith development. Programs are available during the summer months, including offerings for older students like SAT prep. Registration for the 2026 season opens February 4.
Highlights:
The biggest perk is range: one campus, lots of options for kids with different interests, from learning-focused sessions to sports and arts. The program offers a way for learning and faith growth to continue during summer, and all camps are also open to students who do not attend MPCS.
For more information:
(770) 578-0182 ext. 1208;
mtparanschool.com
The Georgia Ballet
Ages:
3 and older (options range from ages 3 to 6, 6 to 10, 9 to 12, and 9+ for audition-based intensives).
Programs:
The Georgia Ballet’s summer options include weeklong Princess Camps for ages 3 to 6 with story-inspired movement, plus Dance Camp sessions for ages 6 to 10 that introduce multiple styles like ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop. For dancers with prior training, the Mini Intensive (ages 9 to 12) adds elements like conditioning, port de bras, and pre-pointe, while older students (ages 9+) can audition for the Summer Ballet Intensives that focus on technique, artistry, musicality, and a professional approach.
Highlights:
You can pick a camp that matches your child’s age and experience, from beginner-friendly exploration to more intensive training. Princess Camp adds daily themes with crafts and stories, Dance Camp mixes styles so kids can try something new, and the audition-based intensives include classes taught by Georgia Ballet faculty plus guest teachers from companies such as Atlanta Ballet.
For more information:
(770) 528-0881
georgiaballet.org
The Walker School
Programs:
Athletics, visual and performing arts, academic, enrichment and “just for fun!”
Highlights:
The majority of these camps are open to the community, so participants include Walker students, their friends and children from neighboring communities. The camp schedule is varied and flexible allowing students to attend any number of weeks without concern for sequence. Camps include programs with academic enrichment opportunities, sports camps, and just plain summer adventures.
For more information:
(770) 427-2689
thewalkerschool.org
The Wood Acres School
Ages:
Kindergarten through 5th grade
Programs:
Wood Acres School’s school-age summer camp mixes classic day-camp fun with rotating activity blocks each week. Campers spend time with science and nature activities, creative and performing arts, plus sports and games, with a blend of indoor and outdoor time built into the rhythm of the day. The program also lists Academic Camps (topics like math, literature, and creative writing), Specialty Camps with hands-on skill-building, and Sports Camps led with support from sports specialists.
Highlights:
The camps keeps kids moving between activities, with special guests and on-campus events adding extra energy to the calendar. Wood Acres hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, which helps families who need full-day coverage.
For more information:
(770) 299-2473
woodacresschool.org/camps
The Art Station – Big Shanty
Programs:
Study of art and art history, 2D mediums (painting, drawing, etc.), 3D mediums (clay, sculpture), drama, “Mommy & Me” classes, “Manga & Comic,” photography and more.
Highlights:
The Art Station offers a variety of camps for ages 18 months to 18 years. The general theme, Art University, will explore a wide range of topics and mediums. Additionally, several specialty camps are offered.
For more information:
(770) 514-5930
artstationcobb.org
Whitefield Academy, Camp Whitefield
Programs:
Day camp, agility, basketball, CPR, driver’s ed, First-Aid, football, phonics, SAT prep, sign language, strength, volleyball and more
Highlights:
Camp Whitefield is a Christ-centered day camp for young children where campers spend time in praise and worship, bond, create, grow, learn, play and explore God’s creation in a fun, loving and caring environment.
For more information:
(678) 770-3236
whitefieldacademy.com
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