Athens Y Camp

Established in 1898 and 1933, the Athens Y Camp for Boys and Camp Chattooga for girls have over 150 years of camping experience and tradition. The camps offer separate independent facilities for boys and girls camp for ages 7 to 16. Located in Tallulah Falls in the NE Georgia mountains, we offer one and two week sessions. The camps were founded on the principle of developing moral character through Christian faith and continue toward that goal today. The traditional program features swimming, archery, tennis, canoeing, riflery and trips to Tallulah Gorge, Lake Rabun and Helen, GA.

Older campers may choose traditional camp or the adventure program. Adventure program activities include rappelling on the ropes course, whitewater rafting and caving. The SLT and LIT programs provide leadership and teamwork skills to 14-16 year olds desiring to become camp counselors or improve leadership skills. Visit www.athensycamps.org or call 706-754-6912 for a brochure.

Emagination Computer Camps

Emagination offers two exciting summer technology programs for youth at Mercer University in northeast Atlanta. Emagination Computer Camps is a two-week, overnight or day, summer camp for 8-17 year olds who love computers. Campers select three tech workshops from a choice of over twenty and everyone takes recreation. Emagination’s program balances cutting edge technology workshops with the activities and benefits of traditional summer camps. Campers create digital art, design video games, build robots and explore programming. They also go swimming and play kickball, soccer and many other fun camp activities.

Emagination Game Design is a 14 day/13 night summer course for 16-18 year olds who are serious about learning the video game development process. Teens learn game design skills and join a development team to build a game which they present to industry experts. This overnight program is both intensive and fun with an emphasis on teamwork. Students tour a local game company and evenings are for LAN gaming and game industry topics delivered by executives and instructors. To learn more at www.computercamps.com or call 877-248-0206.

Riverview Camp

Atop breathtaking Lookout Mountain, you’ll find a paradise of fun, friends and adventure for girls ages 6 to 16. With over 15 activity choices and other recreational opportunities, campers and parents alike will be pleased with the choices and quality of programs offered.

Riverview’s riding stable is one of the finest and the riding program is an exceptional one! Other activities include: swimming, heated pool, ropes course, tennis, canoeing, golf, archery, rifle range, sports, basketball and more.Riverview offers both one and two week sessions. Riverview’s cabins include bathrooms and showers in each cabin. The warm and friendly “We’re glad you’re here” each camper receives makes girls feel comfortable and welcome from the moment they arrive.

Directors Susan and Larry Hooks have 40 years of combined camping experience and have been camp directors since 1983. Assistant Director Donna Bares has been in camping with the Hooks since 1987. The full-summer staff is certified in Red Cross First Aid and CPR, two nurses on staff. Riverview is member of a Christian Camping International and is accredited by American Camping Assoc.

Call 1-800-882-0722 for a free video and brochure and see for yourself all the benefits of camping only 2 hours from Atlanta, by visiting website www.riverviewcamp.com.

Strong Rock Camp and Retreat

Campers at Strong Rock are surrounded by solid Christian role models who are trained to build self-confidence and nurture independence. Our goal is to help every camper become the young man or young woman that God has created them to be. We strive to partner with parents as they raise their children to have a positive and powerful impact in their communities.

Camp is a perfect hands-on learning lab where campers experience new and exciting wonders around every corner. Fun-filled days are packed full with a variety of classes taught by certified instructors designed to challenge and strengthen their minds and bodies. Choices include horseback riding, archery, riflery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, outdoor living skills, dance, drama, art and crafts, team sports, tumbling, fishing, sign language and more. Exciting evening programs, overnight campouts, and lifelong memories await each camper.

Our mission, “…to inspire abundant and purposeful living…” is the driving force behind all that we do. Cabin life, activities, and classes are guided by Christian staff selected for their maturity, talent, and desire to serve others. Strong Rock’s owners hand selected the staff that they, as parents, would want as role models.

Strong Rock is a co-ed Christian camp for 1st-9th graders conveniently located just an hour and a half northeast of Atlanta. For information please visit www.strongrockcamp.com or call 706-348-1533.
Join our camp family and your child too will say “Strong Rock Rocks!”

YMCA Camp Thunderbird

YMCA Camp Thunderbird ... a place where campers have fun and parents find an envi­ronment that helps their children grow in spirit, mind, and body. Our activities are designed to provide campers with an exciting, safe ex­perience. We have been enriching the summer expe­riences of children in Charlotte since 1936. Located just south of Charlotte, NC Camp

Thunderbird celebrates 73 summers of camping excellence in resident camping. One and Two week ses­sions are offered for boys and girls ages 7-16. Activities include a nationally recognized water skiing program, sailing, swimming, roller hockey, challenge course, horseback riding, team sports, performing arts, and more. A 4:1 camper to counselor ratio provides an excellent environ­ment for safety and growth. Our cabins are now air-conditioned. Camp Thunderbird is one of the finest resident camping programs anywhere and is accredited by the American Camping Association.

Call 800-732-3855 for an informational DVD or visit www.campthunderbird.org.

Camp Woodmont

Atop cool, breezy Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia is an ACA accredited camp where your child will feel secure, welcome, and reassured. The limited enrollment, warm Christian atmosphere, caring counselors, and convenient camp lay-out give your camper a feeling of acceptance, belonging and appreciation.

The Bennett family gets to know each and every camper on a close personal basis; their two generations of family management and over 60 years combined experience makes for a highly supervised program and an intimate, meaningful experience for campers.

“The Camp Woodmont program strives to provide a family-type atmosphere within the camp group where each child feels a sense of belonging as a valued member of our camp’s community”, says director Alyson Gondek, “most parents want their child to learn self-reliance, responsibility, independence, and how to get along with others in a close-knit group; our program is designed to provide children with those type of learning
experiences.”

The 2008 season offers one and two-week sessions for boys and girls ages 6-14 starting June 1st. Call 706-398-0833 or see www.campwoodmont.com for dates, rates, pictures and more information. Come to the Open House Sunday, May 18, 2-5 pm to tour the facilities and meet the staff.