Patch Picks: Snellville Summer Camps

Summer is on its way, and you know what that means – summer camp! But swimming, sleeping in a tent, and roasting marshmallows aren’t the only options these days for kids. To learn more about upcoming summer camp programs, swing by South Gwinnett Cluster's "Be There Fair" at Snellville Middle School on Saturday, March 26, 10 am- 2pm.

In the meantime, to help you get started in your search, we’ve rounded up a list of five camp offerings in and near Snellville. Happy camping!

Sports

Sports Camp at Lenora Park, 4515 Lenora Church Rd., Snellville. Kids can improve their skills or learn more about a particular game at this multiple-sport camp. The first session is June 6-30, 2011, 8am-5 pm; the second session is July 6-July 29, 2011, 8 am-5 pm.  Geared for kids ages 5-14, the camp’s first session costs $550 per enrollee for Gwinnett residents; second session, $500. Sports to be covered include T-ball, baseball, basketball, soccer and lacrosse, lunch is included, and kids get a camp T-shirt. Phone: 404-585-4925.

Infinity Sports Camp, First Baptist Church of Snellville, 2400 Main Street East, Snellville. The camp runs from July 11-15, 2011, from 9 am-4pm, and is for children in completed grades 1-4. Cost is $110 for the week. Scholarships are available.

This camp will be jammed-packed with physical and spiritual activities. Campers get to choose three sports. Offerings include flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and baseball. All campers participate in praise and worship and small group Bible studies. Call 770-978-5759.

Recreation

Summer Riding Camp, Jolly Rogers Farm, Caleb Road, Snellville. The first session is June 20-24, 2011 for ages 8-11; second session runs July 11-15 for ages 12-16. Camp hours are 9am-4pm, except Fridays, which is a little longer due to the horse show that’s part of the camp. Each session costs $350.

There also will be an overnight camp at Watson Mill Bridge State Park in Comer, Georgia June 6-10, 2011 for ages 8 and up, experienced riders only, no beginners. Cost is $400, no discounts.

If horseback riding is your child’s thing, Jolly Rogers Farm is the place to be this summer. The Summer Riding Camp is described as a non-competitive, skills-oriented camp. Toss that in with a pizza party, the horse show, bowling and other activities, and it seems to be a well-rounded camp, too. Up to 8 campers are accepted in each session with two instructors/counselors. To learn more, visit the web site or call 404-217-2260.

 Church 

Pandamania Vacation Bible School, Snellville United Methodist Church, 2428 Main Street, Snellville. What summer would be complete with some Vacation Bible school on the schedule, especially here in the South? This VBS runs June 6-10, 2011, 9am-12:30 pm. and is described on the website as “a  wild celebration of God's unconditional love!” The program is for ages three (as of September 1, 2010) and four years old; just finished Kindergarten through 5th grade (2010 - 2011). Cost is $10 per child. Volunteers for the program who register through the month of March are free (their children are still $10).

The church also has a Summer Camp for Preschoolers running during the following sessions this year: June 13-17, "A Tree-mendous Adventure"; June 20-24, "Amazing Acts"; July 11-15, "Fabulous Friends"; July 18-22, "Edible Excursions." The hours are 9 am-1 pm. Open to children born between September 1, 2005 and August 31, 2007 and who are fully potty-trained. Children are required to bring lunch each day. The five-day option is $80/week; three-day option, Tuesday-Thursday, is $60/week. Registration opens online April 1, 2011.

Cannon Church Summer Day Camp, 2424 Webb Gin House Road, Snellville. Registration packets will be available for pick-up at the church on March 28, 2011. Registation for the summer camp, which is for children in rising kindergarten through rising eighth grade, opens up to the community on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. The first day of camp is Tuesday, May 31, 2011; last day of camp is July 29, 2011.

The church offers a range of activities for campers, including art, music and visiting performing artists in addition to the usual camp favorites of swimming and field trips. Rates are as follows: 5 days, $140/week; four days, $125/week; three days, $105/week; two days, $85/week; one day, $45/week. One-week-only rate is $190.