Atlanta-Area STEM Summer Camps - Science ATL
  • Atlanta-Area STEM Summer Camps

Below is a list of STEM-themed 2024 summer camps in the metro Atlanta area submitted and hosted by Science ATL Partner organizations. This list, presented in no particular order, is intended to support parents seeking awesome science experiences for their kids this summer.  Always check the website for more details about the camps and any changes to the program structure due to unforeseen circumstances.

Disclaimer: Inclusion of any organization, activities, products, or services on this webpage does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of the Science ATL Inc., or any of its employees or contractors acting on its behalf.

Junior TreeKeeper Camp

Hosted by: Trees Atlanta

We offer fun and energetic ways for youth in rising 1st - 6th grade to learn about their natural world and explore the outdoors. During camp, each day is a new adventure! Campers will spend time doing hands-on activities in environmental science, exploring the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum, playing games, creating art, and biking each day on the Atlanta BeltLine. It’s fun to make new friends and learn about the importance of our urban forest. In addition to Campers in Grades 1-6, we offer volunteer opportunities for youth in rising 7th - 12th grade to assist at camp throughout the summer

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse, 825 Warner Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Price: $295

Registration Opens: Open Now

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18)

Topics: Earth & Space Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Girls Link Up Summer Camp

Hosted by: 3D Girls, Inc.

The Girls Link Up summer program targets rising 3rd-8th grade girls across Atlanta. Sessions will occur Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 3:30pm starting June 3, 2024, through June 28, 2024. Each day of the week is scheduled to incorporate elements of STEAM and Entreprenuership. Academic sessions occur during morning sessions, specifically focusing on improving math fluency and building reading skills using science in a contextual learning framework. We are intentional about providing an affordable, one-of-a-kind summer experience for girls to explore, engage, and ignite their passions. **New This Summer: **Our** **9th Grade Academy for rising high school participants. Students will focus on time management, leadership development, and service-learning.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28

Daily Times: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: TBD

Price: $500

Registration Opens: March 1, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Engineering, Health, Math, STEAM, Technology, Science & Society, Life Sciences

URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy

Hosted by: Union for Reform Judaism

At 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, our staff members create and use incredible curricula, created in partnership with education experts, to guide campers in bringing to life the questions that capture their imaginations. Using a hands-on, project-based approach, campers learn and create in a collaborative environment. Campers choose one primary track, or “Workshop,” where they spend a total of 2½ hours throughout each day, in addition to exploring the world through our amazing counselor-led chugim (electives) and outdoor recreational periods.

Workshops are taught by our lead instructors, who are professionals in their field and/or professional educators (such as science teachers) who bring both a passion for the subject and experience working with children. They are supported by college-age counselors majoring in fields of science and technology and actively engaged in learning and research. These amazing counselors also develop and lead our incredible electives!

Workshops include: - ​Robotics - Game Design - Programming & Coding: Javascript - Digital Film Production - Biochemistry - Digital Art - Botanical Sciences
Sci-Tech is open to campers entering grades 4-10, with a special rising 11th-grade unit offered during 3rd session only and a full-summer Machon Teen Leadership program for rising 12th graders. We also have a five day Taste of Camp program for rising 4th graders during Session 3 for our youngest campers looking to experiment with what Sci-Tech has to offer!

Please note: This is a sleepaway camp located in the Boston area, but we have a great cohort of campers from the Atlanta area, and from all over the country.

Dates/Sessions: June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: Overnight Camp

Extended Care Availability: After Care, Before Care

Location: Governor's Academy, 1 Elm St, Byfield, MA 30033

Price: $4095

Registration Opens: Currently open

More Info

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18), Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Chemistry, Robotics, Science & Society, STEAM, Technology, Nature & Environment

Club SciKidz Atlanta

Hosted by: Club Scikidz LLC

The Best STEM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers over 70+ camps grades Pk-7th. Camp sessions include Robotics, Pokémon, Minecraft, Veterinary Medicine, Stop Motion Animation, Special Effects, Oceanography, Chemistry, Rocketry, American Doll, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), Mini Medical School to name a few! Our camps have 20 make and take projects per week.

Dates/Sessions: June 10-14, June 17-21, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9am-4pm

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: St. James UMC, 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $359

Registration Opens: Registration is open now

More Info

Target Age Group: Preschool (0-4 yrs), Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Health, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, Physics, Robotics, Science & Society, STEAM, Technology

STEAM Sustainable Solutions Summer Camp

Hosted by: STEAM Sustainable Solutions

Small intimate STEM/STEAM Camp where students engage in critical thinking activities that enhances their understanding of the Engineering Design Process. There space is limited for this camp. There will only be 15 slots available. Interested individuals my contact the Sassy Scientist at 770 896-5811 for additional information and pricing.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14

Daily Times: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: TBA

Price: $200

Registration Opens: May 1, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: Engineering, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Technology

CDC Disease Detective Camp

Hosted by: David J. Sencer CDC Museum

Weeklong day program about public health for current high school sophomores and juniors.

Dates/Sessions: June 24 - 28, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00-3:30

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: CDC Museum, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Price: $0

Registration Opens: Now

More Info

Target Age Group: High School (14-18)

Topics: STEAM, Life Sciences, Health

Masterpiece - A Colorful Experience

Hosted by: The Village Tutorial and Enrichment Program

This summer camp will be filled with a bounty of color, sounds, fun, movement, and design through the ARTS!  Campers will study various artists around the globe as they create works of art with visual art, theater, music, coding and engineering. Our summer includes field experiences to observe other works of art from painting to dancing to storytelling! The summer culminates with our campers presenting works created to the community!

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12

Daily Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: 2695 Highway 42 North, McDonough, 30253

Price: $275

Registration Opens: January 15, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Engineering, Nature & Environment, Robotics, STEAM, Sports & Fitness

The Science of Fun STEM Camp

Hosted by: The Science of Fun, INC

The Science of Fun (SOF) is a summer day camp for ages 5-9 near downtown Decatur, Georgia. Join us for hands-on experiments such as slime, rockets, Legos, roller coasters, and homemade ice cream! Our campers receive hearty outdoor play, solid interpersonal coaching, and engaging hands-on STEAM activities. We are teacher-owned and operated. Our supervisors are **certified teachers** who know how to strike just the right balance between structure and fun! Older students may apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) or Internship Programs. Campers ages 5-9. Jr CIT ages 10 & 11. CIT ages 12-14. Interns ages 15 & 16.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Price: $399

Registration Opens: January 1, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18)

Topics: STEAM, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, Science & Society, Technology, Math, Physics

O-Academy

Hosted by: West Atlanta Watershed Alliance

O-Academy Camp at the Outdoor Activity Center provides youth, ages 5-12, with a safe and supportive place to explore nature and help care for our environment. Hosted by West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA), our experienced staff are environmental educators and certified interpretive guides, who foster outdoor skills. WAWA will facilitate programming that is principled in our Environmental Education pedagogy including; the power of play, placed-based learning, cultural relevance, inquiry instruction, and social constructivism. Summer O-Academy runs weekly from May 28th- July 26th.
Note: WAWA offers a limited number of O-Academy scholarships for youth ages 5-12. Interested families can apply for scholarships here:

We are looking for youth ages 13-18 to support O-Academy as Counselors in Training (CITs). CITs are teenaged-youth with a piqued interest in nature and the outdoors. CITs will gain experience in facilitating natural science programming, performing environmental skills, and assisting young people.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: Outdoot Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Price: $250

Registration Opens:

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Earth & Space Science, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Life Sciences

Oakland STEAM Camps

Hosted by: Historic Oakland Foundation

### Explore art, history, nature, and science in one of Atlanta’s most special parks! Happening weekly at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery, this week-long summer camp offers a unique opportunity to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) through daily creativity-fueling crafts, exciting skill-building games, hands-on problem-solving activities, and engaging experiments that will ignite campers’ imagination and love of learning. Activities are centered around a different STEAM-related theme each week, so students can attend one or more camps and have a different experience each week. 

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: After Care, Before Care

Location: Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30312

Price: $350

Registration Opens: January 15

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Earth & Space Science, Food & Drink, Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM, Sports & Fitness

Inspiring Engineers

Hosted by: Inspiring Engineers

**Our Summer S.T.E.M. Program** Campers will participate in a variety of hands-on S.T.E.M. activities. Each week, campers will have an engineering challenge or competition. Campers will have access to various materials as they are encouraged to follow the engineering process to discover how things work. 

**Our Summer Enrichment Program** Did you know that studies show students lose months of reading and math skills during the summer vacation? As a result of knowing this, our campers will also participate in summer enrichment for reading and math while integrating writing. Our camp counselors are educators; therefore, they are well-informed on best practices for promoting and encouraging academic achievement.

**Other Engagement** We also offer at least two exciting field trips per week, intro to Spanish once a week, Public Speaking once a week, and a host of other engaging activities. There is never a dull moment at Inspiring Engineers Summer Camp. 

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19

Daily Times: 7:00 am-6:00 pm

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: Inspiring Engineers, Conyers Ga. 30094

Price: $1120

Registration Opens: March 24, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8), Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: STEAM, Engineering, Robotics, Technology, Math

Wylde Nature Camp

Hosted by: Wylde Center

An outdoor nature camp focusing on exploring nature, gardening, creating arts and crafts, preparing healthy snacks with garden harvest, and participating in science experiments.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: After Care

Location: SUGAR CREEK 415 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Price: $345

Registration Opens: February 9, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: STEAM, Nature & Environment, Earth & Space Science, Food & Drink

Garden to Table Cooking Camp

Hosted by: Wylde Center

Campers will garden, harvest, and prepare fresh vegetables for healthy snacks. In addition, campers will learn cooking skills and food safety. All of the regular Wylde Center camp activities like arts and crafts and games will also be included.

Dates/Sessions: June 17-21, June 24 - 28

Daily Times: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM

Extended Care Availability: After Care

Location: EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY LEARNING GARDEN, 1503 Hardee St NE Atlanta, GA 30317

Price: $375

Registration Opens: February 9, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: Food & Drink, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Critter Camp

Hosted by: The Amphibian Foundation, Inc.

Critter Camp is an amphibian and reptile camp for kids, ages 6-14! Our goal is to introduce children to the exciting biodiversity of amphibians and reptiles, using live animals to illustrate aspects of biology and ecology.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care

Location: The Amphibian Foundation, 4055 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $395

Registration Opens: Registration is open now

More Info

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13), Upper Elem. School (8-10)

Topics: Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Critter Camp

Hosted by: The Amphibian Foundation, Inc.

Critter Camp is an amphibian and reptile camp for kids, ages 6-14! Our goal is to introduce children to the exciting biodiversity of amphibians and reptiles, using live animals to illustrate aspects of biology and ecology.

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26

Daily Times: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Extended Care Availability: Before Care

Location: The Friends School of Atlanta, 862 S. Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Price: $300

Registration Opens: Registration is open now

More Info

Target Age Group: Upper Elem. School (8-10), Middle School (11-13)

Topics: Life Sciences, Nature & Environment, STEAM

Camp Invention at Ithica Elementary

Hosted by: National Inventors Hall of Fame and Ithica Elementary School

Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. K-6 Campers 7-9 Leadership In Training Opportunities 10th grade + Leadership Intern Opportunities

Dates/Sessions: June 17-21

Daily Times: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: Ithica Elementary School, 75 Whitworth Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180

Price: $270

Registration Opens: Registration is open now!

More Info

Target Age Group: Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: Engineering, Technology, STEAM, Physics, Math, Science & Society, Business/Careers, Sports & Fitness, Robotics

Science Akadémeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science Summer Camp

Hosted by: Science Akadémeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science

**10 weeks of Fun, Science, Engineering and Tinkering!** **Each week offers a great opportunity for kids 3-12 to investigate a specific topic including Coding & programming robots, engineering design, the human body, chemistry-edible science, animal habitats- a visit from the Atlanta zoo, mission to space, microbiology-all about germs and fun with water and bubbles. ** **This experience will open your kids to the wonderful, magical world of science and realize that science can be fun and exciting.** ** There will also  be outdoor time where kids can run and play and make new friends, after all, it’s summertime! ** **Full day (9am-4pm) and half day (9am -1pm), early drop off (8am-9pm) and late pick up (4pm-5pm) sessions are available.**

Dates/Sessions: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 1 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - August 2

Daily Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Extended Care Availability: Before Care, After Care

Location: Science Akadémeia, The Atlanta Preschool of Science, 9550 Nesbit Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Price: $359

Registration Opens: Now open

More Info

Target Age Group: Preschool (0-4 yrs), Early Elem. School (5-8)

Topics: Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Health, Math, Nature & Environment, Robotics, STEAM, Technology

GT's College of Design Pre-College Summer Program

Hosted by: GT's College of Design

The Pre-College program consists of two-week in-person workshops in architecture, building construction, industrial design, or music technology. Hosted by the College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology, this program provides the opportunity to engage with our world-class faculty and current students and give high-school (rising juniors and rising seniors) students insight into what it is like to study at one of the Schools in the College of Design.

Dates/Sessions: June 17-21, June 24 - 28, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19

Daily Times: Residential for two weeks

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: Georgia Tech's College of Design, 245 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332

Price: $2300

Registration Opens: Open Now

More Info

Target Age Group: High School (14-18)

Topics: Technology, STEAM, Engineering

Data Detectives

Hosted by: CDC's National Center for Health Statistics

**The Data Detectives Camp, conducted by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, is an opportunity for rising 6th and 7th grade students to learn about statistics and science in a fun, hands-on way.** The free, commuter camp will be held in **Atlanta, Georgia at the **CDC Headquarters July 8–July 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. By attending one of these sessions, campers will build STEM confidence and skills, especially in data science areas. They will also learn how to think critically, solve problems, work with others, and think like a Data Detective. Apply: [NCHS Data Detectives Camp (cdc.gov)](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data-detectives-camp/index.htm)

Dates/Sessions: July 8 - 12

Daily Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Extended Care Availability: None

Location: 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Price: $0

Registration Opens: February 28 - March 28, 2024

More Info

Target Age Group: Middle School (11-13)

Topics: STEAM, Math

Founded by: Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Metro Atlanta Chamber

® 2024 Science ATL