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Have questions about summer programs? Contact activities@stjamesatlanta.org.
Interested in working for one of the St. James UMC Camps? Please email us for more information! We would love to have you!
Camps through St. James UMC
And It Was Good!
Creating, Caring, and Connecting with God
Creation reminds us that God worked for a world filled with good things. That’s our job, too! While enjoying fun activities, games, crafts and more, children will learn that creating, caring for creation, and connecting with God are important, and fun!
June 22-26
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: St. James UMC
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- Ages: 4 years – rising 7th Grade (5th-7th Graders will be “Junior Helpers”)
- Cost:$30 per child, $80 max for families (3 or more children)
- Half Price registration for week long volunteers!
- VBS for ages 3 and younger is open for children of VBS volunteers while on-site.
Camp Dogwood is a summer tradition at St. James! We invite preschool age campers to join us for a week of games, music, art, bible stories and more.
July 13th- 17th
Ages: 2.5 (*must be potty trained) – 5.5
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost:$250
Price increases to $275 on May 1
Location: St. James Preschool
Wild Animal Park
We will meet lots of jungle animals as we hop like frogs and stomp like
elephants, move slow like a sloth and quick like a monkey. You’ll find us
dancing to “Jungle Dance”, “Slither and Pounce”, and “Kangaroo
Bounce”. We’ll take a walk on the wild side as we travel through a
rainforest and learn about exotic instruments. We’re embarking on an
adventure you won’t want to miss!
August 3-7
(Ages: Potty trained 3 – 5)
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:$185
Home materials included in tuition
Location: St. James Preschool
It’s time to have some fun with our youngest friends at St. James! We will partake in developmentally appropriate art, music and movement activities plus lots of time for parallel play and making new friends.
Session 1: August 10-14
(Ages: Independently walking 12 months – 3 years old )
Session 2: August 17-21
(Ages: Independently walking 12 months – 3 years old )
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:$250 (Price increases to $275 on June 1)
Location: St. James Preschool
We will embrace styles of music from all around God’s creation through singing, crafts, playing instruments, and more. Under the guidance of our professional musical staff at St. James, students will have the opportunity to learn about using their talents and gifts to praise God. The camp will conclude with a presentation for the parents on Friday, July 17, at 11:30am.
July 13th- 17th
(Ages: 6-13)
Time: 9:30am-12:45pm
Cost:$50
Location: St. James Fellowship Hall
Camps through Outside Vendors
Adventure Park Art Camp
Give your creativity a whirl and create a theme park with a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel and much more. Ride along with us and explore different art materials and art techniques to create your dream amusement park. Unleash your imagination and join us on this fun adventure while you play with your new friends and have an outrageously fun time!
June 15-19
(Ages: Rising 3-6)
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:$235
Location: St. James Preschool
Join us for a fun and exciting week of Aussie Kids Golf Camp at St. James UMC! Your kids will learn and improve their golf game while developing their physical abilities and mental focus while having fun learning exciting new skills that boost their overall confidence. Ages 3 – 6. All equipment is provided.
August 10-14
(Ages: 3 – 6 years)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost:$199
Location: Activities Building Gym
Most sports are learned through lessons with a trained professional BEFORE jumping into competitive settings. Why not with baseball and softball?
Beginner to intermediate level instruction to the sport of baseball and softball. Children will focus on the basics of the sport in a fun group setting.
Through these camps, children will learn the fundamentals of the skills needed to confidently participate in a parent-coached season.
Session 1: June 22-26
(Ages: Rising PK-3rd Grade)
Session 2: July 13-17
(Ages: Rising Kindergarten-3rd Grade)
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cost:$325
Location: St. James Activities Building Gym
It’s a zoo in here! Come join us as we explore the wide world of the jungle, where we will discover all sorts of animals, fish and other amazing creatures that live in this amazing habitat! We’ll build models of monkeys, elephants, lions and more. Each day we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, like the chameleon that changes colors! We’ll play fun games that use these models as our “little builders” explore their creativity and imaginations in the jungle!
Dates Coming Soon…
(Ages: 3-6)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost:$214
Location: St. James Activities Building
The Best STEAM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers 4 themed camps for grades PK-5. Our themes this year include: By the Beautiful Sea, Cosmic Cookie Dough, Robot Rumble and Coding Kaleidoscope. Our camp American Girl is available for campers grades 1-5.
Campers in grades 5-8 can choose one of our ivy league camps from our Tech Scientific division. Concentrations include: Veterinary Medicine, 3D Printing, Chemistry, Rocketry, Drones, Stop Motion Animation., Harry Potter, American Girl, Minecraft with Java Programming, Advanced LEGO Robotics and more.
Each day campers rotate through 4 classes which incorporate science, technology, art and an exciting outdoor component. Pre-camp and Post camp hours are available.
Session 1: June 1st – 5th
(Ages: Rising PK-8th Grade)
Session 2: June 8th – 12th
(Ages: Rising Kindergarten-8th Grade)
Session 1: June 15th – 19th
(Ages: Rising PK-8th Grade)
Session 2: July 6th – 10th
(Ages: Rising Kindergarten-8th Grade)
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost:$295
Location: St. James Activities Building and Preschool Classrooms
Join us for tennis camp this summer where your child will learn the fundamentals of our wonderful sport such as forehands, backhands, volley, serving, balance and foot- work. We also keep your kids active with fun games that encourage sportsmanship and healthy competition. Sign your child up to learn the sport that last a lifetime today! All equipment is provided.
August 24-28
(Ages: 3-6)
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost:$225
Location: Activities Building Gym
In a fun environment this soccer camp program offers challenging activities for children of different levels of play. All the soccer fundamentals and techniques will be covered such as: passing, dribbling, and shooting.
Session 1: June 1st – 5th
(Ages: 7-12 years)
Session 2: June 8th – 12th
(Ages: 7-12 years)
Time Option 1: 9:00am – 12:00 pm for $195
Time Option 2: 1:00pm – 4:00pm for $195
Time Option 3: 9:00am – 4:00pm for $295
Location: St. James Activities Building Gym
June 1-5
DESCENDANTS musical theatre camp
Every story needs a great villain! Perform your favorite songs from all 3 “Descendants” movies, plus dive into acting exercises, awesome dance instruction & choreography, magical potions, and super-fun drama games! Put it all together for a show at the end of the week!
Ages 4-14
9 am-1 pm — ages 4-6 only — $259
9 am-3 pm — ages 4-14 — $299
Extended hours 8 am – 6 pm available
June 1-12 (Mon-Sat week 1, Mon-Fri week 2)
GODSPELL teen summer stock production
Teens will enjoy in-depth training with professional theatre performers & directors through specialty workshops & rehearsal of a full-length (not the Jr Version!), full-scale production of GODSPELL. For more details go to www.ForefrontArts.com/
Ages 13-18 (age 12 by invitation only)
9 am – 5 pm — $599-$649
Extended hours 8 am – 6 pm available
June 15-19
HARD KNOCK LIFE musical theatre camp
Bet your bottom dollar that if you love “Annie”, you’re going to love this camp! Campers will participate in physical and vocal warmups, play drama games, audition for specific performance roles, and work on their acting, singing, and dancing skills while they rehearse musical theatre selections!
Ages 4-14
9 am-1 pm — ages 4-6 only — $259
9 am-3 pm — ages 4-14 — $299
Extended hours 8 am – 6 pm available
June 29 – July 3
HOGWARTS acting camp
Campers will explore the magical world of acting through drama scenes and creative activities inspired by JK Rowling’s hit book series. Camp activities include physical & vocal warmups, theatre games and rehearsals, crafts and experiments, Quidditch, and an end-of-camp showcase performance for family and friends. All levels of acting experience are welcome!
Ages 8-14 (rising 3rd – 9th grades)
9 am-3 pm — $299
Extended hours 8 am – 6 pm available
July 20-24
INTO THE UNKNOWN musical theatre camp
Campers will hone their acting, dancing, and singing skills while performing their favorite numbers from Frozen and Frozen II! Campers will perform in a Frozen-inspired show for family and friends on the camp’s final day. All levels of performance experience are welcome!
Ages 4-14
9 am-1 pm — ages 4-6 only — $259
9 am-3 pm — ages 4-14 — $299
Extended hours 8 am – 6 pm available
July 27-31
JEDI acting camp
Campers will love venturing to a galaxy far, far away through the magic of theatre, exploring new planets and creating new characters as they learn new skills and make friends! Campers will perform in a Star Wars-inspired show for family and friends on the camp’s final day. All levels of acting experience are welcome!
Ages 8-14 (rising 3rd – 9th grades)
9 am-3 pm — $299
Extended hours 8 am – 6 pm available
Not your typical Summer Camp! Run by two Preschool teachers. We love good ole’ fashion outside play, letting your children use their imaginations to create art, meet new friends, laugh and just be kids!
Session 1: May 18th – 22nd
(Ages: 3-7)
Session 2: July 6th – 10th
(Ages: 3-7)
Session 3: July 27th – 31st
(Ages: 3-7)
Session 4: August 3rd – 7th
(Ages: 3-7)
Session 5: August 10th – 14th
(Ages: 3-7)
Session 6: August 17th – 21st
(Ages: 3-7)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost:$200
Location: St. James Activities Building or Fellowship Hall
Register by emailing Lisahamel5@yahoo.com
Click here for the PDF flyer: Camp Hamel 2020
Register by emailing
cgmeade@bellsouth.net or toddbarnes@comcast.net
Kids have a whole lot of fun learning about their world, and we think this is pretty cool. Based on our popular APS International Travelers program, My Cool World Summer Camps are packed with fun, authentic art projects, storytelling, music and dance that inspire curiosity and appreciation for other cultures. Each week highlights a different theme showcasing the best of our over 80 lessons. Kids may create authentic wearable Mexican sombreros, meet the Italian Christmas witch La Befana, embark on a Big Five African safari adventure, and much much more!!! Bring a healthy nut-free snack and lunch.
Session 1: June 8-12
Fascinating Tales From Around the World!
(Ages: 5-8 / $250)
Session 2: June 29-July 2
Celebrations Around the World!
(Ages: 5-8 / $200)
Session 3: August 24-28
Animals Around My Cool World!
(Ages: 4-6 / $250)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: St. James Children’s and Choir Wing
Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis and Street/ Field Hockey—a different sport each day! Bring a snack, water and tennis shoes for running and playing! All registered campers will receive a Playball Shirt!
Session 1: July 27-31
(Ages: Rising 3-6)
Session 2: August 17-21
(Ages: Rising 3-6)
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:$235
Location: St. James Gym
Help foster your child’s love for reading by enrolling them in Reading Rockstars Summer Camp! This week long camp is a great opportunity to refresh their young minds before school starts. It is designed for students as a way to practice their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way! Using a multi-sensory, play based approach, we work to strengthen your child’s phonological awareness by focusing on letter/sound recognition along with introducing them to sight words and basic cvc word families.
Session 1: July 13th- 17th
(Ages: Rising PK-Kindergarten)
Session 2: July 20th-24th
(Ages: Rising Kindergarten-1st Grade)
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost:$360
Location: St. James Preschool
Volleyball and Basketball Camp Offered Summer 2020!
The Skill Factory offers elite training, camps, clinics, and club teams for all levels of athletes. We focus on the fundamentals and give our athletes the tools to be successful. As the athlete improves, our experienced staff will offer advanced techniques to take their game to the next level.
Ages 6-14
Basketball for Ages 6-14: June 20-24
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volleyball for Girls Age 10-16: July 20-24
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:$175
Location: St. James Activities Building Gym