History comes to life outside of the classroom at Atlanta History Center’s Summer Camp!
Throughout our 33 acres of exhibitions, gardens, and historic houses, young explorers will spend each week designing, diving into the past, and creating their future, with a special family day showcase on the final camp day.
Registration is now open!
Price
Your camper’s registration includes a camp t-shirt, bag, and water bottle!
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3* | Week 4 | Before-Care | After-Care | |
| Not-Yet Member | $375 | $375 | $300 | $375 | $25 | $25 |
| Student, Teacher, Individual, & Dual Members | $365 | $365 | $290 | $365 | $25 | $25 |
| Family, Sustaining, & Sponsor Members | $325 | $325 | $250 | $325 | $25 | $25 |
| Insiders | $275 | $275 | $200 | $275 | $25 | $25 |
*There will be no camp on Friday, June 19, 2026. All camps for this week have been discounted to reflect the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Interested in a Summer Camp Scholarship? Apply now for a scholarship to cover the cost of summer camp at Atlanta History Center.
Day in the Life of a Camper
Camp begins at 9 am with optional before-care available for additional cost. To start the day, Camp Counselors lead the group in morning mindfulness activities then share a morning lesson on a topic based on the camp day’s theme. Camp lessons are hands-on and engaging, often involving crafts and games, and even taking place in some of our exhibits or at our historic houses and gardens!
In the afternoon, campers enjoy lunch and recess, followed by an afternoon lesson. Pick Up takes place at 3:45 pm, with optional after-care available for additional cost. All week, campers build on their knowledge and creativity, leading to a showcase project that they will share with family on the last day of camp. You won’t want to miss “Parent Showcase!”
Explore. 2026 Camps.
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Pharaohs, Philosophers, and Kings: Leaders in the Ancient World
June 1-5, 2026
Who’s in charge around here!? Let’s find out as we travel back to ancient times. From China to Egypt, from Greece to Mexico, we’ll travel the ancient world to learn about those who took the lead in their communities. Come see history unfold as we discover leaders who changed the course of history! -
Secret Superheroes
June 8-12, 2026
Learn about the people who clean, research, protect, and care for the world around us. We’ll discover the historical origins of their careers, what they do, and what makes their job so important to us every day. By the end of the week, you’ll have a new dream job to share with your family and friends!
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Schematics to Skylines
June 15-18, 2026
Let’s build this city! Learn about the architecture that serves as the building blocks of our society. Throughout the week, we will explore important architectural styles from Egyptian pyramids and the Eiffel Tower to Atlanta’s modern marvels. We will inspect various nooks and crannies of buildings throughout time, then after exploring the past and present, see your vision come alive and design the future of Atlanta!There will be no camp on Friday, June 19, 2026. All camps for this week have been discounted to reflect the Juneteenth federal holiday.
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Myths, Magic, and Me!
June 22-26, 2026
Once upon a time, there was a magical summer camp all about myths and fairy tales! Step into the stories and discover the lore of Ancient Greek gods, European fairytales, Southern folklore, and moreCome learn about the monsters, myths, and magic that have shape modern culture and explore what makes our world fantastic!
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Stories from the Ruins
June 1-5, 2026
From Egyptian myths and Mayan creation stories to Sumerian epics, Chinese wisdom texts, and European folktales, step into the world’s oldest stories and expand your creativity. Through hands-on close reading, creative writing exercises, and guided discussions, learn how universal themes like heroism, love, and transformation have shaped storytelling before modern media. Craft your own original piece inspired by these timeless works!
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Sketching Stories
June 8-12, 2026
What if you could write your stories with… sketches? Sometimes drawings can tell us a lot more about what’s going to happen on a movie screen than words can. Come join us this week as we learn about what a film looks like before it’s finished. From character designs to screenplays, explore how a film scene is developed and use the process of storyboarding as a vehicle to convey your ideas. If you’re hoping to learn more about the connection between written and visual worlds, this is the camp for you!
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Going Once, Going Twice
June 15-18, 2026
Have you ever read a book that started as a movie? How many movies have you seen that were once comics, novels, plays, or musicals? In this camp, develop your creative writing skills through adapting stories across page, stage, and screen. Bring your favorite childhood book to and transform them into something new!
There will be no camp on Friday, June 19, 2026. All camps for this week have been discounted to reflect the Juneteenth federal holiday.
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Hot Off the Press
June 22-26, 2026
This week, you will have the chance to learn all the skills necessary to become a world-class reporter. Practice the techniques that the best reporters use to investigate leads, interview people, and chase unique stories. Explore topics both historical and modern, meet professionals in-house, and collaborate as a staff writer for your own newspaper!
Sponsors
Information
Your camper’s registration includes a camp t-shirt, bag, and water bottle!
New Member Pricing
Student, Teacher, Individual, & Dual $365
Family, Sustaining, & Sponsor $325
Insider $275
Not-yet-member Pricing
$375 per Camper
Summer Camp Week 3 (June 15-18)
There will be no camp on Friday, June 19, 2026. All camps for this week have been discounted to reflect the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Week 3 Member Pricing
Student, Teacher, Individual, & Dual $290
Family, Sustaining, & Sponsor $250
Insider $200
Week 3 Not-yet-member Pricing
$300 per Camper
Interested in a Summer Camp Scholarship? Apply now for a scholarship to cover the cost of summer camp at Atlanta History Center.
Please register your camper for the grade level they will have completed by the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
History Camps are divided into two age groups: K-2nd graders and 3rd-5th graders.
Writing Camps are for students in 6th-8th grade.
Monday–Friday, 9am–3:45pm
Drop-off: 8:45am-9:00am
Pick-up: 3:45pm- 4:00pm
Before-Care
Starts at 8–9am for an additional $25 per week.
After-Care
Starts at 4–5pm for an additional $25 per week.
Parents/guardian must sign their camper in and out every day. If someone other than the camper’s parent or legal guardian picks them up, prior written notice is required.
Pick-up begins at 3:45pm. You must pick your camper up by 4pm.
Camper(s) picked up after their designated time, parents/guardians will be charge $1 per minute, and late pick-up payment must be paid upon arrival.
Campers are required to bring a lunch with them each day. Due to the prevalence of nut allergies, our summer camp is nut free. Please refrain from packing items with peanuts or tree nuts in your child’s lunch.
Please have your camper bring extra snacks and a bottle of water labeled for these snack break sessions.
Any cancellation on or before Friday, May 22, 2026, will require a $175 fee per camp.
No refunds can be made for cancellations after Friday, May 22, 2026.
Camp changes/modifications require an administrative fee of $50.
If minimum enrollment is not met, we reserve the right to cancel a camp session, notify families and issue a full refund.
We continue to monitor COVID reports, CDC recommendations, and local regulations, and we reserve the right to cancel camp with advance notice, if necessary.
To keep guests and campers safe, camp sessions will include the following safety protocols:
Face Coverings
Although masks are not required, we strongly encourage participants to wear them based on their individual comfort levels.
Frequent Hand-Washing Breaks
In addition to hand-washing after each activity and bathroom break, parents must provide campers with a personal hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer stations will also be available throughout the campus.
Limited Capacity
Camp sessions will have a maximum of 15 campers with one instructor per camp.
Regular Cleanings
Areas of heavy contact (tables, doorknobs, supplies, chairs, etc.) will be disinfected frequently throughout the day.
Health Monitoring
If a child has been in contact with anyone who is presumed positive or has tested positive for COVID-19, parents must inform Atlanta History Center immediately, and the camper will not be permitted to attend camp. If any child expresses or exhibits symptoms of illness, they will be immediately isolated and parents will be contacted for pick-up.
Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises if such and injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming this risk by entering these premises.
FAQ
Yes. If you hold a Family level membership or above with Atlanta History Center, you will receive a discount on camps.
Please note that you must be an active member to receive membership pricing. If you are interested in obtaining a Family membership, please contact our membership team at membership@atlantahistorycenter.com or visit atlantahistorycenter.com/membership prior to registering for camp.
Your membership number is located below the barcode on your digital membership card. If you do not know your membership number, please reach out to Membership Services at membership@atlantahistorycenter.com
Please contact the Summer Camp Director at summercamp@atlantahistorycenter.com.
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Learning & Research
Atlanta History Center offers many resources to support educators and students both inside and beyond the classrooms.
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Visit
Opportunities for family fun are endless at Atlanta History Center—in our museum, historic houses, and gardens. Enjoy stretching your legs, having fun, and making memories with your little ones!
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Learning & Research
Explore various subjects through engaging hands-on experiences, performances, historical simulations, and a variety of other activities designed for elementary to middle school students and their families.