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2012 Summer Fun – Things to Do in Forsyth County

May 13, 2012 By mandi Leave a Comment

There are lots of Summer Fun activities for kids to take advantage of this year – all in Cumming, GA & Forsyth County.  And many of them are actually FREE!!

FREE Summer Movies

Summer Movies for Kids at Movies 400 / Carmike Cinemas
Georgia Movies in the Park

FREE Summer Bowling

Kids Bowl Free at Stars & Strikes

Summer Camps for Kids

Summer Camps for Kids in Cumming, GA & Forsyth County
Summer Camps for Kids (5 Years & Younger) in Cumming, GA & Forsyth County

Vacation Bible School for Kids

Vacation Bible School – 2012 Round-Up

Calendar of Events

Cumming Local – 2012 Calendar of Events

In addition to these round-ups, be sure to check out the following resources:

For Events in the greater Atlanta area, we highly recommend:

No matter what you choose to do this summer, we hope it’s a fun & safe Summer 2012!!

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2012 Forsyth County Summer Camps: For Kids 5 & Under

April 25, 2012 By mandi 3 Comments

Summer Camps for Kids – Age 5 and Under

We compiled a FULL list of area Camps & Events throughout Cumming & Forsyth County in hopes of making your summer planning a little easier.

We had over 100 camps (all in Cumming & Forsyth County) submitted, so … to make your search even easier, we’ve broken them up into several categories for you – including this list just for children 5 Years & UNDER.

*NOTE: Please click the “camp name” to be directed to more information online. As always, we work hard to make sure the information provided is accurate and up to date, but errors can certainly happen. If you see something that’s incorrect, please accept our apologies & certainly let us know so we can update for future readers.

General / Summer Camps

Camp: Summer Time Fun
Location: Pinecrest Academy
Times: 9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages: 4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost: $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate
Dates in June: June 4 – 8  / June 11 – 15  / June 18 – 22  /  June 25 – 29
Dates in July:  July 9 – 13  / July 16 – 20  / July 23 – 27

Camp: Creekside Christian Academy Camps
Location: Creekside Church
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: Toddler to 1st Grade (even infant rooms)
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration for Non-CCA Students
Dates in June:  June 18 – 22  /  June 25 – 29
Note:  Different Theme each week.

Sport Camps

Camp: Baseball Camp
Location: Big Time Sports
Times: 9am to 12noon
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Cost: $140
Dates in June:  June 4 – 7
Dates in July:  July 9 – 12  /  July 23 – 26

Camp: Tennis Camp – Quickstart
Location: Big Time Sports
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 – 10 years
Cost: $120
Dates in June:  June 11 – 14
Dates in July:  July 16 – 19
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Little Aces
Location: Big Time Sports
Times: 9am to 10am
Ages: 5 & Under
Cost: $60
Dates in June:  June 11 – 14
Dates in July:  July 16 – 19
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: i9 Sports Camp
Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball & More
Location: Windermere Lodge
Times: 9am – 3pm (full day), 9am to 12Noon (half day)
Ages: 5yrs to 11yrs
Cost:$200 (full day), $160 (half day)
Dates in June:  June 18 – 22  /  June 25 – 29
Dates in July:  July 16 – 20  /  July 23 – 20

Camp: Pinecrest Soccer Academy
Location: Pinecrest Soccer Field
Times: 9am to 11:30am
Ages: Pre-K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost: $85
Dates in June:  June 18 – 21  /  June 25 – 28

Camp: Football Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: 9am – 12Noon
Ages: Rising K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$110

Dance / Cheer Camps

Camp: Fantasy Camp (Dance)
Location: Cumming Dance Academy
Times: Vary according to age. Click link above.
Ages: 2yrs to 6yrs
Cost: $100
Dates in June:  June 25 – 29
Dates in July: July 16 – 20

Camp: Daughters of the King: Princess Ballet Camp
Location: Still Pointe Studios
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9:30am to 12Noon
Ages: 4 years through 8 years
Cost: $115. After June 1st – $125

Camp: Disney Princess Camp
Location: N-Step Dance Academy
Dates: July 9 – 13
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 3yrs – 5 yrs
Cost: $100 / $115 after 4/15

Camp: Cheerleading Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: 9am – 12Noon
Ages: Rising K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$110

Creative & Other Fun

Camp: Glazed & Fired Camp – Sand & Surf
Canvas Painting / Pottery / T-Shirts
Location: Glazed & Fired Studio
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 & up
Cost: $75
Dates in June:  June 5 – 7  /  June 12 – 14  /  June 19 – 21  /  June 26 – 28
Note:  Different Theme Each Week

Camp: Imagine That
Location: Windermere Country Club
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Ages: 4yrs to 11yrs
Cost: $235 – $245

Camp: Cooking Around the World
Location: Pinecrest Academy
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 5yrs to 8yrs
Cost: $150

Camp: Sweet & Sassy Glam Camp
Location: Sweet & Sassy at The Avenue
Time: 10am to 3pm
Ages: 4yrs to 13yrs
Cost: $50/ day or $200 / week ($10 deposit to reserve)
Information: 770.781.0300
Dates in June:  June 4 – 8  /  June 25 – 29
Dates in July:  July 9 – 13  /  July 23 – 27

Horse Camps

Camp: Trot N Tots Horse Camp
Location: Trot N Tots Farm (Cumming, 30041)
Dates: June 4 – 6
Time: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 3 to 5yrs
Cost: $150
Note: Proper Clothing Attire Required – click here for more info.

Camp: Trot N Tots Horse Camp
Location: Trot N Tots Farm (Cumming, 30041)
Time: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 5 to 10yrs
Cost: $150
Note: Proper Clothing Attire Required – click here for more info.
Dates in June:  June 13 – 15  /  June 20 – 22

Spanish Camps

Camp: Spanish Camp – The Caribbean Peter the Pirate
Location: Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates: June 4 – 8
Times: 9am to 2pm
Ages: 4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost: $155 ($110 for 3 day camp, $85 for 2day, sibling discount)
Dates in June:  June 4 – 8  /  June 11 – 16  /  June 18 – 22  /  June 25 – 29
Dates in July:   July 9 – 13  /  July 16 – 20  /  July 23 – 27
Note:  Different Theme each Week


Other Camps Listings to Check Out:

Our Full 2012 Summer Camp for Kids Round-Up
Our VBS 2012 Camp Round-Up
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation 2012 Summer Camps
City of Cumming 2012 Summer Camps
Sawnee Mountain Preserve 2012 Summer Camps
Forsyth County YMCA 2012 Summer Camps

Submit a Camp:

Click here for the Summer Camp Submission Form

Photo Source – Shannon D Pruitt

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2012 Summer Camps for Kids in Forsyth County

April 16, 2012 By mandi 3 Comments

Summer Break is upon us!

We’re compiling a list of area Camps & Events throughout Cumming & Forsyth County in hopes of making your summer planning a little easier. Below you’ll find Summer Camps for local businesses & churches. If we’ve left off one of your favorites, please feel free to Submit the Summer Camp and we’ll work to get it added. We’ll continue to update the page as we find more camps or receive more information.

Other Camps Listings to Check Out:

Our VBS 2012 Camp Round-Up
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation 2012 Summer Camps
City of Cumming 2012 Summer Camps
Sawnee Mountain Preserve 2012 Summer Camps
Forsyth County YMCA 2012 Summer Camps

*NOTE: Camps are listed in date order. Please click the “camp name” to be directed to more information online. As always, we work hard to make sure the information provided is accurate and up to date, but errors can certainly happen. If you see something that’s incorrect, please accept our apologies & certainly let us know so we can update for future readers.

Week of May 28th

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  May 28 – June 1
Time:  9am to 1pm
Ages: 7yrs – 14yrs
Cost:  $200

Week of June 4th

Camp:  West Forsyth Youth Baseball Camp
Location:  Holbrook Field at Midway Park
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Time:  9am to 12Noon
Ages:  8yrs to 12 years
Cost:  $100
More Information:  Coach Mike Pruitt @ West Forsyth High – mpruitt@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Camp:  Atlanta Hawks Basketball Camp
Location:  Forsyth Park
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Time:  9am to 4pm
Ages: 7yrs to 16yrs
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Sweet & Sassy Glam Camp
Location:  Sweet & Sassy at The Avenue
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Time:  10am to 3pm
Ages:  4yrs to 13yrs
Cost:  $50/ day or $200 / week ($10 deposit to reserve)
Information:  770.781.0300

Camp:  Cub Scout Day Camp
Location:  Midway United Methodist Church
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Time:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Rising 1st – 5th Grade Boys
Cost:  $75
Information:  (404) 414-0477 / davictor@bsamail.org

Camp: Fire Camp
Location: Fire Department Headquarters (2520 Settingdown Road)
Dates: June 4 – 8
Ages: Must be Rising 6th Grader
Cost: FREE
Time: 8:30am to 3pm

Camp: Camp Kerusso
Location: Lake Lanier Campsite/ Pilgrim Mill Road
Dates: June 4 – 8
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Ages: Grades 1 – 5 (completed)
Cost: $119 for Sports/Adventure Track or $149 for Horsemanship Track

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp:  Spanish Camp – The Caribbean Peter the Pirate
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155 ($110 for 3 day camp, $85 for 2day, sibling discount)

Camp: Trot N Tots Horse Camp
Location: Trot N Tots Farm (Cumming, 30041)
Dates: June 4 – 6
Time: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 3 to 5yrs
Cost: $150
Note: Proper Clothing Attire Required – click here for more info.

Camp:  Keep Learning in the Summer
Location:  Pinecrest Athletic Field
Dates:  June 4 – 7
Times:  1pm to 4pm
Ages:  5th Grade & Up
Cost:  $100

Camp:  Pinecrest Softball Camp (Girls)
Location:  Pinecrest Athletic Field
Dates:  June 4 – 7
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Ages:  8yrs & up
Cost:  $100

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  June 4 – 7
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Baseball Camp
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: June 4 – 7
Times: 9am to 12noon
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Cost: $140

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 4 – 8
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: 6 to 8 years
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Art Attack Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 4 – 8
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: 6 to 8 years
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Notes: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Glazed & Fired Camp – Sand & Surf
Canvas Painting / Pottery / T-Shirts
Location: Glazed & Fired Studio
Dates: June 5 – 7
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 & up
Cost: $75

Week of June 11th

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  June 11 – 15
Time:  9am to 1pm
Ages: 7yrs – 14yrs
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Pinecrest Baseball Camp (Boys)
Location:  Pinecrest Baseball Field
Dates:  June 11 – 14
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Ages:  9yrs to 12yrs
Cost:  $120

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  June 11 – 14
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Quickstart
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: June 11 – 14
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 – 10 years
Cost: $120
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Little Aces
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: June 11 – 14
Times: 9am to 10am
Ages: 5 & Under
Cost: $60
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: Summer Technology Enrichment Program
Location: Whitlow Elementary School
Dates: June 11 – 14
Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th Grader
Cost: $110
Time: 9am to 1pm

Camp:  Driver’s Ed
Location:  Pinecrest Academy – Taught by Johns Creek Driving School
Dates:  June 11 – 15
Times:  9am to 3:30pm
Ages:  14 – 17years
Cost:  $500
*Satisfies “Joshua’s Law” requirement.

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  June 11 – 15
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp:  Spanish Camp – Crazy Science
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  June 11 – 16
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155, sibling – 7% discount

Camp: Color Your World Art Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 11 – 15
Times: 9am – 2pm
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$150

Camp: Lacrosse Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 11 – 15
Times: 9am – 12Noon
Ages: Rising 1st – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$110

Camp: United Futbol – Soccer Camp
Location: Polo Fields of Cumming
Dates: June 11 – 15
Time: 9am to 12Noon / 9am to 4pm
Ages: U6+
Cost: $125 / $200

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 11 – 15
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: Ages 9 & Up
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Art Attack Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 11 – 15
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: 9 & Up
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Notes: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Glazed & Fired Camp – Once Upon a Time
Canvas Painting / Pottery / T-Shirts
Location: Glazed & Fired Studio
Dates: June 12 – 14
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 & up
Cost: $75

Camp:  Golf/Tennis & Fun at Polo Fields
Golf, Tennis, Swim/ Free Time
Location:  Polo Fields
Dates:  June 12 – 15
Times:  9am to 3pm
Cost:  $175
Call for Information & Registration:  770.887.7656

Camp: Trot N Tots Horse Camp
Location: Trot N Tots Farm (Cumming, 30041)
Dates: June 13 – 15
Time: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 5 to 10yrs
Cost: $150
Note: Proper Clothing Attire Required – click here for more info.

Week of June 18th

Camp:  North Lanier Fine Arts Camp
Location:  North Lanier Baptist Church
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Time:  9am to 1pm
Ages:  Grades K-6th
Cost:  $60 for first child, $40 for second, $20 for third (max $120 per family)

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Time:  9am to 1pm
Ages: 7yrs – 14yrs
Cost:  $225 (includes trip to Gwinnett Braves Game)

Camp:  Warehouse Kids Camp
Location:  The Warehouse (Midway Family Festival)
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Time:  9am to 4pm
Ages:  5 – 11
Cost:  $139 early bird / $149 after ($20 Sibling Discount)

Camp: Fire Camp
Location: Fire Department Headquarters (2520 Settingdown Road)
Dates: June 18 – 22
Ages: Must be Rising 7th or 8th Grader
Cost: FREE
Time: 8:30am to 3pm

Camp:  Spanish Camp – The Enchanted Ocean
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155, sibling – 7% discount

Camp:  Summer Theatre Camp
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Lower School Gym
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  1st – 6th Grade
Cost:  $275

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp: Color Your World Art Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 9am – 2pm
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$150

Camp: Dance Camp
Location: N-Step Dance Academy
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 9am to 5pm
Ages: 6 – 15 years
Cost: $160 / $175 after 4/15

Camp: Camp Invention – A Summer Enrichment Program
Location: Cumming Elementary School
Dates: June 18 – 22
Time: 9am to 3:30pm
Ages: Rising 1st – 6th Graders
Cost: $215

Camp: Fine Arts Camp 2012
Location: North Lanier Baptist Church
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: Completed Kindergarten through Completed 6th Grade
Cost: $60 first child, $40 for 2nd, $20 for 3rd – maximum $120/ family
Note: Registration Forms available online beginning April 22nd.

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: 6 to 8 years
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Creekside Christian Academy Camps
Location: Creekside Church
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: Pre-school
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration for Non-CCA Students

Camp: Summer Technology Enrichment Program
Location: Whitlow Elementary School
Dates: June 18 – 21
Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th Grader
Cost: $110
Time: 9am to 1pm

Camp: Art Attack Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: 6 to 8 years
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Notes: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: i9 Sports Camp
Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball & More
Location: Windermere Lodge
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times: 9am – 3pm (full day), 9am to 12Noon (half day)
Ages: 5yrs to 11yrs
Cost:$200 (full day), $160 (half day)

Camp:  Pinecrest Soccer Academy
Location:  Pinecrest Soccer Field
Dates:  June 18 – 21
Times:  9am to 11:30am
Ages:  Pre-K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:  $85

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  June 18 – 21
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: We Are His Hands” Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 19 – 21st
Times: 9am – 2pm
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$60

Camp: Glazed & Fired Camp – Ahoy Matey
Canvas Painting / Pottery / T-Shirts
Location: Glazed & Fired Studio
Dates: June 19 – 21
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 & up
Cost: $75

Camp: Trot N Tots Horse Camp
Location: Trot N Tots Farm (Cumming, 30041)
Dates: June 20 – 22
Time: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 5 to 10yrs
Cost: $150
Note: Proper Clothing Attire Required – click here for more info.

Week of June 25th

Camp:  Warehouse Kids Camp
Location:  The Warehouse (Midway Family Festival)
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Time:  9am to 4pm
Ages:  5 – 11
Cost:  $139 early bird / $149 after ($20 Sibling Discount)

Camp: Cooking Camp w/ Chef Tony
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 24 – 26
Times: 1pm to 5pm (June 24), 9am to 2pm (June 25 & 26)
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th Grade
Cost: $125 (Includes Snack & Lunch)

Camp:  Sweet & Sassy Glam Camp
Location:  Sweet & Sassy at The Avenue
Dates:  June 25 – 29
Time:  10am to 3pm
Ages:  4yrs to 13yrs
Cost:  $50/ day or $200 / week ($10 deposit to reserve)
Information:  770.781.0300

Camp:  Butterfly Camp
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  June 25 – 29
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Rising 3- 5th Grade Girls
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Pure Fashion Camp
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Gannon 111 – 113
Dates:  June 25 – 29
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Rising 6 – 8th Grade Girls
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Spanish Camp – Discover the Dinosaurs
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  June 25 – 29
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155, sibling – $100

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  June 25 – 29
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp: Fantasy Camp (Dance)
Location: Cumming Dance Academy
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: Vary according to age. Click link above.
Ages: 2yrs to 6yrs
Cost: $100

Camp:  Pinecrest Girl’s Youth Volleyball
Location:  Pinecrest Gym
Dates:  June 25 – 29
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Ages:  5th – 8th Grade
Cost:  $125

Camp:  Pinecrest Soccer Academy
Location:  Pinecrest Soccer Field
Dates:  June 25 – 28
Times:  9am to 11:30am
Ages:  Pre-K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:  $85

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  June 25 – 28
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Champ Academy
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: June 25 – 28
Times: 9am to 12noon
Ages: 11 & Older
Cost: $149
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: Camp Kerusso
Location: Lake Lanier Campsite/ Pilgrim Mill Road
Dates: June 25 – 29
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Ages: Grades 1 – 5 (completed)
Cost: $119 for Sports/Adventure Track or $149 for Horsemanship Track

Camp: Drama Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9am – 12Noon
Ages: Rising 1st – Rising 3rd Grade
Cost:$100

Camp: Camp Invention – A Summer Enrichment Program
Location: Sharon Elementary School
Dates: June 25 – 29
Time: 9am to 3:30pm
Ages: Rising 1st – 6th Graders
Cost: $215

Camp: Daughters of the King: Princess Ballet Camp
Location: Still Pointe Studios
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9:30am to 12Noon
Ages: 4 years through 8 years
Cost: $115. After June 1st – $125

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: Teen Week
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Teen Drawing, Watercolor & Acrylics
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: Teens
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Creekside Creative Arts Camp
Location: Creekside Church
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9am to 12:30pm
Ages: 2nd to 8th grade
Cost: Not Yet Listed

Camp: Creekside Christian Academy Camps
Location: Creekside Church
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: Pre-school
Cost: $150 + $15 Registration for Non-CCA Students

Camp: i9 Sports Camp
Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball & More
Location: Windermere Lodge
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9am – 3pm (full day), 9am to 12Noon (half day)
Ages: 5yrs to 11yrs
Cost:$200 (full day), $160 (half day)

Camp: Imagine That
Location: Windermere Country Club
Dates: June 25 – 29
Times: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Ages: 4yrs to 11yrs
Cost: $235 – $245

Camp: Glazed & Fired Camp – Splash!
Canvas Painting / Pottery / T-Shirts
Location: Glazed & Fired Studio
Dates: June 26 – 28
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 & up
Cost: $75

Camp:  Golf/Tennis & Fun at Polo Fields
Golf, Tennis, Swim/ Free Time
Location:  Polo Fields
Dates:  June 26 – 29
Times:  9am to 3pm
Cost:  $175
Call for Information & Registration:  770.887.7656

Camp: Kupcake Kamp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: June 28 – 29
Times: 9am – 3pm
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$65

Camp: Trot N Tots Horse Camp
Location: Trot N Tots Farm (Cumming, 30041)
Dates: June 27 – 30
Time: 8am to 2pm
Ages: 9 to 15 years
Cost: $225
Note: Proper Clothing Attire Required – click here for more info.

Week of July 2nd

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  July 2 – 6
Time:  8:30am to 5:30pm
Ages: 5yrs to 9yrs
Cost:  $200

Week of July 9th

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  July 9 – 13
Time:  9am to 1pm
Ages: 7yrs to 14yrs
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Warehouse Kids Camp
Location:  The Warehouse (Midway Family Festival)
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Time:  9am to 4pm
Ages:  5 – 11
Cost:  $139 early bird / $149 after ($20 Sibling Discount)

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  July 9 – 12
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Baseball Camp
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: July 9 – 12
Times: 9am to 12noon
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Cost: $140

Camp:  Lego / Odyssey Challenge
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Media Center
Dates:  July 9 – 12
Times:  1pm to 4pm
Ages:  Ages 9 – 12 Boys
Cost:  $125

Camp:  Pinecrest Academy Youth Football
Location:  Pinecrest Football Field
Dates:  July 9 – 12
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Ages:  Rising 3rd – 8th Grade
Cost:  $100

Camp:  Technology Camp
Location:  Pinecrest Athletic Field
Dates:  June 9 – 12
Times:  1pm to 4pm
Ages:  10 & Up
Cost:  $100

Camp:  Sweet & Sassy Glam Camp
Location:  Sweet & Sassy at The Avenue
Dates:  July 9 – 13
Time:  10am to 3pm
Ages:  4yrs to 13yrs
Cost:  $50/ day or $200 / week ($10 deposit to reserve)
Information:  770.781.0300

Camp:  Spanish Camp – African Safari
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  June 9 – 13
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155, sibling $100

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  July 9 – 13
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp:  Paladin Basketball Camp (Boys)
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Gym
Dates:  July 9 – 13
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  10yrs to 14yrs
Cost:  $150

Camp: Disney Princess Camp
Location: N-Step Dance Academy
Dates: July 9 – 13
Times: 9am to 1pm
Ages: 3 – 5 yrs
Cost: $100 / $115 after 4/15

Camp: United Futbol – Soccer Camp
Location: Polo Fields of Cumming
Dates: July 9 – 13
Time: 9am to 12Noon / 9am to 4pm
Ages: U6+
Cost: $125 / $200

Camp: Art Attack Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: July 9 – 13
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: 6 to 8 years
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Notes: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Camp Extreme – Inside Out
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: July 10 – 14
Times: 9am to 3pm (July 10 – 12), 6pm to 8am (Overnight July 13 – 14)
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$150 (Includes Overnight Stay + All meals/ Snacks for Overnight Portion)

Camp:  Golf/Tennis & Fun at Polo Fields
Golf, Tennis, Swim/ Free Time
Location:  Polo Fields
Dates:  July 10 – 13
Times:  9am to 3pm
Cost:  $175
Call for Information & Registration:  770.887.7656

Week of July 16th

Camp:  Warehouse Kids Camp
Location:  The Warehouse (Midway Family Festival)
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Time:  9am to 4pm
Ages:  5 – 11
Cost:  $139 early bird / $149 after ($20 Sibling Discount)

Camp:  Pinecrest Jr. Cheerleading Camp
Location:  Pinecrest Lower School Gym
Dates:  July 16 – 19
Times:  8:30am to 11:30am
Ages:  K – 5th Grade
Cost:  $95

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  July 16 – 19
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Quickstart
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: July 16 – 19
Times: 10am to 12Noon
Ages: 5 – 10 years
Cost: $120
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Little Aces
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: July 16 – 19
Times: 9am to 10am
Ages: 5 & Under
Cost: $60
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp:  Cooking Around the World
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  July 16 – 20
Times:  9am to 1pm
Ages:  5yrs to 8yrs
Cost:  $150

Camp:  Spanish Camp – Castles, Prince & Princesses
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  July 16 – 20
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155, sibling $100

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  July 16 – 20
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp:  Paladin Basketball Camp (Boys)
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Gym
Dates:  July 16 – 20
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  6yrs to 9yrs
Cost:  $150

Camp: Fantasy Camp (Dance)
Location: Cumming Dance Academy
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: Vary according to age. Click link above.
Ages: 2yrs to 6yrs
Cost: $100

Camp: Dance Intensives
Location: Cumming Dance Academy
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: Varies according to age. Click link above.
Ages: 2nd Grade – Adults
Cost: Varies according to age. Click link above.

Camp: Football Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: 9am – 12Noon
Ages: Rising K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$110

Camp: Cheerleading Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: 9am – 12Noon
Ages: Rising K – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$110

Camp: Dance Camp
Location: N-Step Dance Academy
Dates: July 16- 20
Times: 9am to 5pm
Ages: 6 – 15 years
Cost: $160 / $175 after 4/15

Camp: i9 Sports Camp
Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball & More
Location: Windermere Lodge
Dates: July 16 – 20
Times: 9am – 3pm (full day), 9am to 12Noon (half day)
Ages: 5yrs to 11yrs
Cost:$200 (full day), $160 (half day)

Camp: Camp Invention – A Summer Enrichment Program
Location: Sharon Elementary School
Dates: July 16 – 19
Time: 8am to 4pm
Ages: Rising 1st – 6th Graders
Cost: $220

Camp: Camp Kerusso
Location: Lake Lanier Campsite/ Pilgrim Mill Road
Dates: July 16 – 20
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Ages: Grades 1 – 5 (completed)
Cost: $119 for Sports/Adventure Track or $149 for Horsemanship Track

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: July 16 – 21
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: Ages 9 & Up
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Art Attack Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: July 16 – 21
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: 9 & Up
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Notes: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp:  Golf/Tennis & Fun at Polo Fields
Golf, Tennis, Swim/ Free Time
Location:  Polo Fields
Dates:  July 17 – 20
Times:  9am to 3pm
Cost:  $175
Call for Information & Registration:  770.887.7656

Week of July 23rd

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  July 23 – 27
Time:  9am to 1pm
Ages: 7yrs to 14yrs
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  July 23 – 26
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Baseball Camp
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: July 23 – 26
Times: 9am to 12noon
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Cost: $140

Camp:  Science Camp
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Media Center
Dates:  July 23 – 25
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Ages:  6yrs to 10yrs
Cost:  $100

Camp:  Study Skills 101
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Media Center
Dates:  July 23 – 25
Times:  1pm to 4pm
Ages:  5th Grade & Up
Cost:  $100

Camp:  Sweet & Sassy Glam Camp
Location:  Sweet & Sassy at The Avenue
Dates:  July 23 – 27
Time:  10am to 3pm
Ages:  4yrs to 13yrs
Cost:  $50/ day or $200 / week ($10 deposit to reserve)
Information:  770.781.0300

Camp:  Spanish Camp – Travel Around the Solar System
Location:  Pinecrest Academy Cottage G3
Dates:  July 23 – 27
Times:  9am to 2pm
Ages:  4yrs – 12 yrs
Cost:  $155, sibling $100

Camp: Dance Intensives
Location: Cumming Dance Academy
Dates: July 23 – 27
Times: Varies according to age. Click link above.
Ages: 6th Grade to 12th Grade
Cost: Varies according to age. Click link above.

Camp:  Summer Time Fun
Location:  Pinecrest Academy
Dates:  July 23 – 27
Times:  9am to 5pm (full day) / 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm (half day)
Ages:  4yrs – 10 yrs
Cost:  $175 (full day) / $75 (half day) or $40 daily rate

Camp: Science Camp
Location: Cumming First United Methodist Church
Dates: July 23 – 27
Times: 9am – 3pm
Ages: Rising 1st – Rising 6th Grade
Cost:$225

Camp: Camp Kerusso
Location: Lake Lanier Campsite/ Pilgrim Mill Road
Dates: July 23 – 27
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Ages: Grades 1 – 5 (completed)
Cost: $119 for Sports/Adventure Track or $149 for Horsemanship Track

Camp: Dance Camp
Location: N-Step Dance Academy
Dates: July 23 – 27
Times: 9am to 5pm
Ages: 8 – 18 years
Cost: $210 / $225 after 4/15

Camp: i9 Sports Camp
Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Kickball & More
Location: Windermere Lodge
Dates: July 23 – 27
Times: 9am – 3pm (full day), 9am to 12Noon (half day)
Ages: 5yrs to 11yrs
Cost:$200 (full day), $160 (half day)

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: July 23 – 27
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: Ages 9 & Up
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership

Camp: Art Attack Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: July 23 – 27
Times: 1:30pm to 5pm
Ages: 9 & Up
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Notes: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership


Week of July 30th

Camp:  Rising Stars Baseball Academy
Location:  City Park Baseball Field (410 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Dates:  July 30 – August 3
Time:  8:30am to 5:30pm
Ages: 5yrs to 9yrs
Cost:  $200

Camp:  Baseball Fundamentals
Location:  Fundamentals Sports Center
Dates:  July 30 – August 2
Times:  9am to 3pm
Ages:  Not Listed
Cost:  $195
Note:  All camps held at new Cumming Location as of 6/1.

Camp: Tennis Camp – Champ Academy
Location: Big Time Sports
Dates: July 30 – August 2
Times: 9am to 12noon
Ages: 11 & Older
Cost: $149
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” at time of Registration & receive $5 off per child, per family.

Camp: Clay Camp
Location: Artistic Adventures
Dates: July 30 – August 3
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Ages: 6 to 8 years
Cost: $155 Members / $165 Non-Members
Note: Mention “Cumming Local” for a FREE Annual Membership


Other Camps Listings to Check Out:

Our VBS 2012 Camp Round-Up
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation 2012 Summer Camps
City of Cumming 2012 Summer Camps
Sawnee Mountain Preserve 2012 Summer Camps
Forsyth County YMCA 2012 Summer Camps

Submit a Camp:

Click here for the Summer Camp Submission Form

Photo Source – Shannon D Pruitt

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2012 VBS Camps in Forsyth County

April 12, 2012 By mandi 2 Comments

We’re working to compile a list of VBS Programs being offered throughout Cumming. We’ll continue to add to the list as more information is released for each church and also when we find more opportunities available. If you have information about a VBS Program at your church, please VBS Camp Submission Form and we’ll make sure to add it!

*Note: Programs are listed in date order. Click the name of each church to be linked to their website for more information.

Week of June 4th:

North Lanier Baptist Church – Hispanic Vacation Bible School
Ages:  Elementary Age
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Time:  6:30pm to 8pm
Cost:  Free
More Information:  770.781.5433

Christ Community Church
Ages:  Age 3 – Grade 5
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Cost:  $10
Program: SonQuest Rainforest
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Cumming First United Methodist Church
Ages: Rising K through Rising 6th Grade
Dates: June 4 – 8
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Cost:  $15
Program: Sky – Everything is Possible with God
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

God’s House Baptist Church
Ages:  All
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Times:  7pm to 9pm
Program:  Adventures on Promise Island
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Living Faith Lutheran Church
Ages:  3 yrs (potty trained) to Rising 5th Grade
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Cost:  $7 Early Registration, $10 after May 1st
Program: Amazing Desert Journey
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
Ages:  K – 5th Grade
Dates:  June 4 – 8
Times:  9:30am to 12:30pm
Program:  High Flyin’ Adventures
Click here for More Information

Week of June 11th:

Castleberry Road Baptist Church
Ages:  1 & up
Dates:  June 10 – 15
Times:  6pm to 8:45pm (dinner from 6 – 6:30pm)
Program:  Amazing Wonders Aviation
Click here for more information & Online Registration

Christ the King Luthern Church
Ages:  Not Yet List
Dates:  June 10 – 14
Times:  5:30pm to 8:30pm
Program:  Sky – Everything is Possible with God
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Concord Baptist Church
Ages: 4yrs (as of 9/1/11) through 5th Grade
Dates: June 11-15
Times:  6pm to 9pm
Program: Amazing Wonders Aviation
*Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Cumming Baptist Church
Ages:  Not Yet Listed
Dates:  June 11 – 15
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Program:  Amazing Wonders Aviation
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Creekside United Methodist Church
Ages: Age 4 (by June 1st) – 5th Grade
Dates: June 11- 15
Times:  Not yet listed
Program: Sky – Everything is Possible with God
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

First Baptist Cumming
Ages: 5 (before 9/1/11) through 5th Grade
Dates: June 11 – 15
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Program: Amazing Wonders Aviation
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Parkway Church
Ages: Not Yet Listed
Dates: June 11 – 15
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Program: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity
Online Information Not Yet Posted

Week of June 18th:

Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
Ages:  3yrs – 5th Grade
Dates:  June 18 – 22
Times: 9am to 12Noon
Cost:  $25
Program:  Wild Willy’s Candy Factory
Click for More Information & Online Registration

Grace Baptist Church
Ages: 2 – 15
Dates: June 18 – 22
Times:  6pm to 8:30pm
Program: Amazing Wonders Aviation
Click for More Information & Online Registration
NOTE:  With Your VBS Registration, you’ll also receive 3 “Terrific Tuesday” Registration Events for FREE too.  Click here to learn more.

Lanier United Methodist Church
Ages:  Not Listed
Dates:  June 18 – 23
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Program:  Sky – Everything is Possible with God
Click here for More Information & Online Registration

Week of July 9th:

First Redeemer Church
Ages: 3 through 5th Grade
Dates: July 9 – 12
Times:  9:15am to 12:45pm
Program: Amazing Wonders Aviation
Click here for More Information & Online Registration
Note:  Two weeks offered, families may only attend one week since this is a free event.

Artistic Adventures
Ages: 6 & Up
Dates:  July 9 – 13
Times:  9am to 12Noon
Program:  Va-CLAY-tion Bible Camp
Click here for More Information

Week of July 16th:

First Redeemer Church
Ages: 3 through 5th Grade
Dates: July 9 – 12
Times:  9:15am to 12:45pm
Program: Amazing Wonders Aviation
Click here for More Information & Online Registration
Note:  Two weeks offered, families may only attend one week since this is a free event.

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2012 Summer Fun in Forsyth County: Camps, VBS & More

April 8, 2012 By mandi Leave a Comment

Spring Break is now officially behind us.  And even if you loved every minute of it (and especially if you didn’t), you’re probably already scratching your head about how you’ll entertain & keep everyone happy over the entire summer!

The good news? You have seven weeks to plan.

The even better news? We’re here to help!

Stay tuned, because later this week we’ll publish two very important guides to help you get your plans in order …

Summer Camps for Kids

And VBS Programs in Forsyth County

You can help us make it a great list – submit your church’s VBS Program and submit your business’ Summer Camp for Kids.

And make sure you Subscribe to our Daily Email so you won’t miss all the Summer Fun Announcements!

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2011 Summer Fun in Cumming, GA

May 24, 2011 By mandi Leave a Comment

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The summer is shaping up to be a fun and active one!  And in many cases, relatively inexpensive too!

If the kids start complaining of being bored, check out all these amazing options:

Vacation Bible School Programs in Cumming GA

Summer Camps (Day, Weekly & Overnight) in Cumming GA

Free Movies at Movies 400

Kids Bowl Free at Stars & Strikes


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