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Events Happening in DeKalb County

Jun 8 - Jun 12 Marine Resource Camp Decatur, GA Grades: 6th-8th Location: Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island Cost: $440 Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Jun 15 - Jun 19 Wilderness Challenge Camp Decatur, GA Grades: 6th-8th **must be 12 years old by July 6th** Location: Wahsega 4-H Center Cost: $440 Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Jun 17 Solo Servings: Cooking for One or Two Decatur, GA Discover how to make fast, flavor-packed meals sized perfectly for one or two. Learn to shop smarter, waste less, and make every bite a little act of self-care. Participants will have a recipe taste test and receive a cooking gadget. Snacks and mocktails included.
Jun 24 Honey Bee Removal Certification Course Decatur, GA This is an in person event to show people the training videos approved by the Georgia Structural Pest Commission (SPCC) needed to obtain their honey bee removal license. Proof of completion is required as part of the honey bee removal (HBR) certification application. This course consists of the full 7 hours of training videos + 2 short breaks + 1 hour lunch break. If a person is not able to attend the full day, they may schedule to return and complete the remainder of the videos on their own time. Cost of the program is $45. Coffee and light refreshments provided. Registration not required, payment also accepted day of event.
Jun 25 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Decatur, GA Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Jun 29 - Jul 3 Cloverleaf Summer Camp Decatur, GA Cloverleaf Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center for grades 4th -6th (grade is based on the 2025-2026 school year). The cost is $440. Transportation is provided from DeKalb county extension office to and from camp. More details to follow from DeKalb County 4-H.
Jun 29 - Jul 3 Senior Camp Camp Jekyll Decatur, GA Grades 9th-12th Location : Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll Cost: $440
Jul 6 - Jul 10 Middle School Summer Camp Decatur, GA Grades 6th-8th Location: Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, GA Dates: July 6-10, 2026 Cost: $440 Transportation is provided from DeKalb County Extension Office to camp and back

Nearby Events

Jun 1 - Aug 12 Applications for the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available Dallas, GA - (38.0 miles) The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores Georgia's habitats and ecosystems and the human impacts on these environments. This 9-week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from experts on a variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited and registration will remain open until August 12 or when all spaces are filled. You can mark your calendar for these program dates: August 27-Master Naturalist Orientation, Fridays in September: September 11, September 18, September 25. Thursdays in October: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29-30-Overnight-Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Jun 8 - Jun 12 Marine Resource Camp Decatur, GA Grades: 6th-8th Location: Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island Cost: $440 Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Jun 11 Junior and Senior: Top Golf Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Junior and Senior 4?H’ers, rising 7th - 12th Grade Students, are invited to enjoy two hours of unlimited golf play, complete with food and unlimited fountain drinks, lemonade, and water. It’s the perfect chance to take a swing at an afternoon that’s sure to be on par. Payment is required at registration, and space is limited. Spots cannot be held, and registration is not complete without payment. Registration Deadline: May 19, 2026. Pick?up and drop?off will take place at the Rockdale County 4?H Office.
Jun 11 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Potatoes - 10am-12:30pm Eastanollee, GA - (77.0 miles) Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can POTATOES.
Jun 11 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Potatoes - 4pm-6:30pm Eastanollee, GA - (77.0 miles) Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can POTATOES.
Jun 11 Green Thumb Lecture-Keeping Goats:101 Bogart, GA - (45.0 miles) Keeping goats can be fun and rewarding! With big personalities and the contributions they can make to a small farm, goats can provide lots of entertainment. If you have considered keeping goats but need a bit more information before making the commitment, join us for Keeping Goats:101. Gareth Crosby will talk about what a new goat owner will need to know before adding a goat to their property.