Guide to 2024 Golden Isles Summer Camps
*We're adding Golden Isles summer camp options as organizations release their 2024 information. If you know of any local summer camps that have opened their 2024 registration and don't see them listed, please let us know via our contact form, emailing us at hello@stsimoms.com, or Instagram.
"Summertime, and the livin's easy..." While we love the song and summer, we wouldn't call it easy, especially if you need to find childcare while the kids are out of school. Finding 8+ weeks of care can be daunting, so we've rounded up options for Golden Isles summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools (VBS).
St. Simons Island Summer Camps
The summer camps at Frederica Academy (FA) are very popular and fill up fast. If you want your child to attend summer camp at FA, you’ll need to sign up quickly once registration opens.
Their signature-themed Little Knights (ages 3-4) and exploratory Camp Knights (rising kindergarteners through 5th graders) programs run eight consecutive weeks to offer a full summer of hands-on experiences and field trips.
Some of their notable specialty camps include cheerleading, football, fun fashionista camp, get crafty, advanced & beginner golf, kayak adventures, Pokémon camp, princess camp, baseball, robotics, and more!
- Registration opens on Sunday, January 7th for current FA families, and on Sunday, January 15th to the general public.
- Anyone registering can use the code EARLY for 10% off until 2/15/2024.
- You register and pay by the week. Payment is required in full when you register.
Click here to view the full camp catalog. Click here to register.
Camp Connect is put on by the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church at Epworth by the Sea. Overnight camp for kids entering 4th grade through 12th grade. Days are filled with outdoor activities like camp-wide games, boat rides, seining, fishing, bike riding, art, Bible study, canoeing/kayaking, and beach time. Nightly fun competitions bring everyone together, and each evening closes with a worship service. Woven throughout these activities is a greater purpose - sharing Christ's love with every camper.
Click here to register for 2024 camps.
What began as just a few kids camps in the summer of 2010 has developed into a variety of 1, 2, and 3-day camps offered year-round for children 6-14 years old. Your child will have a great time learning about our marine environment while being active in the outdoors! They offer a 10% sibling discount to parents registering more than one child in a camp. Follow them on Facebook for pictures and updates.
Click here to register for 2024 camps.
Glynn Academy Lady Terrors head soccer coach Tom Lemmon and A Foot-Above Soccer Academy camps are for the player who wants to improve his or her dribbling ball skills, shooting, defending, and goalkeeping while having fun. The camp is geared toward players who want to work hard and improve every aspect of their game. Each camper will be appropriately placed in age and skill level to challenge the players in a fun, supportive environment. The summer camps will involve training, tactics, and small-sided/full-sided games to develop a complete player.
Click here for registration information.
Glynn Visual Arts
Week-long camps offered throughout the summer
Ages 7+ (each camp has a different age range)
Glynn Visual Arts holds weekly camps during the summer that let kids explore their creativity. Each camp runs Monday through Friday and is held at different times for different ages. Sessions include hand puppets, illustration, pottery, jewelry, and sewing and weaving.
Click here to register.
Golden Isles Sailing Center
2024 information coming soon.
Details for summer camp at Golden Isles Sailing Center will be released soon.
Click here for 2024 registration.
Jill Stanford Dance Center
Camps and workshops held in June and July.
Jill Sanford Dance Studio has great summer camps/workshops in both their Brunswick and St. Simons studios for those interested in dancing.
- Summer Ballet Intensives
- Junior, senior and teen intensives.
- Summer Dance Workshops
- Workshops include hip-hop, lyrical, kinderdance, jazz, aerials, tap, jump, leaps, and turns.
- Ages 3-9.
Click here for 2024 registration.
Southern Strut Dance Center
Camp options for ages 3+
Southern Strut will hold a few different camps and workshops this summer:
- Tiny Tot Camp: 4-day camps for ages 3+.
- Summer Workshops: 5 different workshops throughout the summer so that those dancing feet never have to take a break. Ages 6-13+.
- Camp Create: A week filled with teachings from different artists and their art forms including visual arts, photography, cinematography, fashion design, music, choreography, and movement. Ages 13+.
2024 registration coming soon.
Each camper is assigned his or her “own” horse for the day and is taught horse safety and how to groom, lead, saddle, and bridle their horse in addition to riding. Campers enjoy two riding sessions each day along with other horse skills such as braiding, clipping, applying leg bandages, and other care items. The camp's central focus is riding and improving their horsemanship skills, but the fun is always at the top of the agenda, including horse-related games, crafts, and other activities.
- Ages 6+
- Camp hours are from 9 am-4 pm. Early drop-off and late pickup hours are available (8 am-5 pm) for an additional $10 each.
- Pricing: $425 per camper / Day Camps: $95 per camper
Click here for 2024 information
Wesley Academy of Early Learning (WAEL) Summer Camp
Ages Pre-K through 3rd grade.
Full-time through June and July.
This is a great camp for children in Pre-K through 3rd grade. Fun weekly themes, field trips, water play, arts and crafts, dance parties, culinary fun, and more!
For more information and to register, email Jennifer Tindall at jennifertindall@wesleyssi.org or call her at 912.638.5072.
Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Camp
Camps are open to members and guests of members only.
Kick off summer with children's tennis, golf, and art summer camps at The Club at Sea Palms. Camps are open to members and guests of members only.
Tennis & Golf Combo Camp:
- Ages 7-14
- Tennis: Monday, June 3rd - Tuesday, June 4th, 10 am - 12 pm.
- Golf: Wednesday, June 5 - Thursday, June 6th, 10 am - 12 pm.
- $200 for members and $250 for non-members.
- Please contact Sarah Black at 478-998-0294 to sign up.
Tennis Camp:
- Ages 5-13
- Limited to 12 children maximum.
- Monday, July 1st - Wednesday, July 3rd, 9-11 am.
- Monday, July 15th - Wednesday, July 17th, 9 -11 am.
- $90 for members and $110 for non-members.
- Please contact the Golf Shop at 912-434-5336 to sign up.
Pottery and Art Camp:
- Ages 8-12
- Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14th, from 10 am - 1 pm.
- $190 per child, including all art supplies.
- Classes take place at Glynn Visual Arts.
- Register through the member portal.
Wesley Music Academy Camp
2024 information coming soon.
Children, rising first grade through rising sixth, join us for this summer's Wesley Music Academy Camp! Children will develop performance skills in singing, choreography, and drama and build confidence through successful, meaningful, Christ-centered music creation.
- Children will receive a morning snack and lunch each day.
- The camp will end with a performance followed by a lunch.
- Registration fee of $25 to cover t-shirt, music, and lunch.
2024 registration coming soon.
The Stables at Frederica hosts several weeks of half-day camps during the summer months. Campers are inspired and challenged during their session through riding lessons, art projects, and ground and stables lessons. Students participate in mounted riding instruction, grounded horsemanship lessons, as well as creative sessions and games.
Most camp weeks are for rising 3rd-8th graders, with two weeks set aside for rising 1st-2nd graders. $400/participant.
Click here to register.
St. Simons Island Vacation Bible Schools
St. Simons Presbyterian Church
2024 information coming soon.
Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Participants should be entering PreK 4 programs (born BEFORE Sep 1st, 2020) and up to rising 5th graders. A special class of rising 6th graders is offered for church members where they will participate in projects and prepare to be volunteers next year.
We request an optional $15 fee to cover the costs of t-shirts and lunch each day.
2024 registration coming soon.
St. Simons United Methodist Church
2024 information coming soon.
2024 registration coming soon.
St. Simons Lord of Lutheran Church
2024 information coming soon.
2024 registration coming soon.
The Theme of Wesley's VBS is called "Breaker Rock Beach". Children will learn the Truth found in God's word and hope that this will be a time when they meet God while having fun!
Currently, registration is only open for students who, by the end of theschool year, have completed Pre-K through 5th grade. Students who have completed 5th grade can participate in VBS as a junior leader.
Click here for 2024 registration.
Elkin Alston Archaeology Camp at Fort Frederica
June 17th-June 21st and June 24th-June 28th
9am - 1pm daily
Archaeology camp enables students to use the science of archaeology to learn more about the history of Fort Frederica. Activities include:
- Learning archaeology basics
- Excavating at the education dig site
- Working in an archaeology lab to identify artifacts
- Colonial life activities
- Colonial crafts
- Colonial games
Beginning camp is for students who have completed 3rd-5th grade. Advanced camp is for students who have completed 4th-6th grade.
Click here for 2024 registration.
Brunswick Summer Camps
The Brick
Full-time options: Monday thru Friday
7:45am-4:30pm (with the option to extend hours until 6pm)
Ages 5-12.
The Brick's Summer Camps have been a part of this community since 2011. Their formula for camps is simple: a fun and fast-paced schedule plus a caring + family environment + expectations of good behavior + confidence-building activities = ONE AMAZING SUMMER EXPERIENCE!
Every aspect of their camp day is designed to have kids play, meet new friends, socialize, sweat, and learn something new in a structured environment.
To register and pay in full, click here.
To register and pay with monthly payments, click here.
At Y Day Camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day! Each week of camp features different themed activities, so your child will experience something new every week. All field trips and treat fees are included in camp tuition.
- Camp is Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm
- Traditional camp weekly rates (ages 5-12): $170 members/$230 future members
- Specialty camp weekly rates (ages 5-12): $225 members/$285 future members
- Leader-in-Training camp weekly rates (ages 13-15): $60 members/$85 future members
- There is an initial one-time $45 non-refundable registration fee.
Click here for 2024 registration.
Summer Camp at Golden Isles Gymnastics is the place to be! Each day is filled with plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged & active. The campers will run, jump, climb and play all of their energy away while making new friends and learning some cool gymnastics skills along the way!
- Monday thru Friday 7:30am-5:30pm for ages 4+.
- Half days (7:30am-noon) and full days (7:30am-5:30pm) are offered.
- Half days are $30; full days are $50; and it's $200 for the week.
- Drop-off and pick-up times are flexible; drop your camper off anytime throughout the day!
- Activities include open play (three trampolines, three foam pits, bars and beams, mats), obstacle courses, a game room, arts and crafts, and gym games.
Click here to register.
Salt AER Studios
3-day sessions available in June and July
Before 4/30: $50/day or $145/3 days
After 4/30:
$55/day or $150/3 days
Summer Camp at Salt AER Studios is a uniquely fun experience where kids can breathe, create, strengthen, play, relax, and have fun!
- Ages 5-12
- Their camps are small accepting a maximum of 20 campers for each camp. Spots fill quickly so be sure to pre-register!
Click here for information.
Brunswick Kids Club
2024 information coming soon.
- 7am-6:30pm Monday thru Friday.
- Ages 5-12.
- $165 per week/per child, with a $125 registration fee due at the time of sign-up to hold your child's spot.
- The registration fee includes all field trips (2-3 per week) and a field trip t-shirt.
- Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be provided.
- Outside of summer camp, Brunswick Kids Club also offers an after-school program for ages 5-12, an all-star cheer program for ages 6-15, and tumbling classes for ages 2-18.
Summer camp registration will open the week of Spring Break.
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities
2024 information coming soon.
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities will hold summer camps at The Ritz Theater in downtown Brunswick.
- Ages 6-11.
2024 registration coming soon.
FCA Camps
2024 information coming soon.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds several camps throughout the summer. Their camps use an annual theme and scripture for athletes and coaches to develop athletic skills, create influential relationships, and encounter Jesus Christ.
2024 registration coming soon.
The Robert Sapp Baseball Camp teaches baseball skills by experienced, high-energy high school coaches. Hit, Pitch, Run, Throw, Field. Fundamentals have always been the Robert Sapp Baseball Camp way. PLAY BALL!
- 30 hours of baseball, Including 5 games
- Ages 6-15
- June 10-14 from 9am – 3pm at Adam Wainwright Complex
- Cost $150 each player, team rate $140
- View the 2024 brochure here
Click here to register.
- Grades 3-8
- Limited spots available
To register, email aliciathompsonmusic@gmail.com or message her on Facebook.
SGHS Student Athletic Trainer Camp
June 11-13
9am-3pm
$120
This three-day, hands-on sports medicine camp, led by the Health System Sports Medicine team, is designed to introduce high school students to sports medicine, athletic training, and the many associated career opportunities. Training will include:
- Injury treatment techniques
- Athletic taping and bracing techniques
- Hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED)
- First aid
No prior experience is necessary; students can practice their newly acquired skills to feel confident and ready to assist certified athletic trainers at their high school.
For more information, contact:
Rebecca Joyner
912-466-5745
rjoyner@sghs.org
Click here to register.
SGHS Nurse Camp
2024 information coming soon.
Providing students the opportunity to observe nurses' daily professional duties and responsibilities can be a valuable educational experience. This Summer, Southeast Georgia Health System, partnered with the College of Coastal Georgia, offers a unique four-day Nurse Camp experience, allowing students in grades 11 and 12 to shadow nurse staff, be introduced to clinical care in both simulation and real-life settings, and develop a better understanding of health care career opportunities. We provide a positive, safe learning environment where students are always under the direct visual supervision of a nurse faculty from the College of Coastal Georgia and hands-on nurses from Southeast Georgia Health System.
2024 registration coming soon.
Teen Robotics Camp
2024 information coming soon.
Students who are rising sixth graders through high school are invited to learn about robotic programming during this 5-day camp.
Contact Diana Graham, Programming Coordinator, at dgraham@glynncounty-ga.gov to register. Registration is required.
- Price: $35
- Ages: 8+
- Dates: Available dates May through August
- Time: 9am - 1pm (times are subject to change.)
- Location:1208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick GA, 31520
- What to bring: Skateboard, Helmet, Elbow Pads, Knee Pads, Wrist Guards, Closed-toed Shoes, Water Bottle.
- Lunch is included.
- All campers are required to wear VSM Skate Camp Shirt to every session. (Girls are encouraged to wear shorts that are fingertip length or longer, as well as no leggings.) Campers will all have matching shirts. The shirts will help camp staff easily identify all of our campers in any environment.
Click here to register.
Join us for a fun-filled summer of activities with the BGCSEGA!
- 7:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday
- Field trips
- Themed activities
- Breakfast and lunch
2024 registration coming soon.
Youth Summer Camp 2023:
- $300 per camper
2024 registration coming soon.
Camp WannaStay is the annual children’s summer camp provided by Glyndale Baptist Church. Students in 3rd through 5th grade during the 2023/2024 school year are welcome to attend. Due to the age of our campers, we try to keep the camp experience short and close to home. Although we will only be a few miles away, plenty of fun and excitement will be packed into each day. Swimming, crafts, games, hiking, fishing, and friends will be on the agenda this year. And of course, Worship and Bible study are always a priority at Camp WannaStay! We will be partnering with Christian Renewal Church for this year’s camp.
2024 registration coming soon.
Offering both morning and afternoon camp sessions throughout the summer with different themes each week.
Morning sessions:
- 9-11am
- Ages 3-12
- $135/week
Afternoon sessions:
- 5-6pm
- Ages 5-18
- $110/week
Email sparkandstudio@gmail.com to sign up.
Glynn Academy Youth Sports Camps
Different sports held throughout June and June
Dates and times vary
Glynn Academy holds several youth sports camps throughout the summer. Details vary by camp as far as age, dates, times, and cost.
Click here for more information. Signup links can be found on the Glynn Academy Facebook page.
Brunswick Vacation Bible Schools
At this VBS, your kids will explore the biblical answers to these questions as they set off on an epic adventure from Genesis to Revelation. Amid sloths, butterflies, river dolphins, and dart frogs, your children will sail along on a fun jungle cruise, stopping at seven ports of call. These ports are the 7 C’s of History: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation. Kids will discover how these events shape our world, and they will learn to reconnect the Bible to their everyday life.
Prepare to swing into fun as we head out on The Great Jungle Journey!
- 9am to Noon
- First Baptist Church Brunswick
- Pre-K to 5th grade
- Free
Click here to register.
Think about the weirdest animals you know. What noise does an aardvark make? Is an axolotl really smiling? Are glass frogs made of real glass? Is a wombat a type of bat? It's wild that God helps each animal grow and thrive . . . and us, too! Wild Life is a 4-day adventure where kids discover how special they are to God and how wild it is that they can share their story, use their gifts, spend time with God, and spend time with others. Children must have completed Pre-K thru 5th Grade during the 2023-2024 school year to participate.
2024 registration coming soon.
- Ages 4 through 5th grade.
Click here to register.
Rising 1st through 6th graders are invited to join us as we worship God and learn more about Him!
2024 registration coming soon.
Jekyll Island Summer Camps
A reminder that any camps on Jekyll Island will require you to pay the daily fee to enter the island, which is currently $8 per day. If you're local, it's worth looking into an annual pass which is currently $75 for the year. You can find more information here.
Three Oaks Farm
2024 information coming soon.
Three Oaks Farm offers many children's camps where kids can immerse themselves in the atmosphere, learn to ride horseback, and enjoy everything Three Oaks Farm has to offer.
- 9am-3pm (early drop-off and late pick-ups are available from 7am-6pm for an extra charge of $10/per hour)
- $185/week or $55 per day ($65 on Fridays)
- Camp includes horseback riding lessons, art classes, game time, and petting zoo free time
- Bring your lunch daily
- Call 912-635-9500 to reserve a spot
Click here to register.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
2024 information coming soon.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) invites campers to enjoy fun-in-the-sun activities, field-based adventures, and sea turtles during our day camp!
Click here for more information.
Click here to be notified when registration opens.
Local-ish Summer Camps Beyond the Golden Isles
VSM Surf Camp
Available dates May through August
9:30am - 12:30pm
In Jacksonville
- Price: $50 for the first camp, additional sessions are $35 each
- Ages: 8+
- Location: Huguenot State Park, Jacksonville, FL (transportation is not provided. Campers must also have a responsible adult present)
- What to bring: Swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, water, snacks.
- Swim attire: All campers must wear VSM Surf Camp Rash Guard to every session (girls are also recommended to wear board shorts over their normal swimsuits). Campers will all have matching rash guards, which will help camp staff easily identify all of our campers while in the water.
Click here to register.
Looking for local childcare resources beyond Golden Isles summer camps (babysitters, in-home care, etc.)? Click here.
