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Forsyth County
UGA Extension Office

2026 Summer Day Camps

UGA logo and 4-H logo Two photos one of a youth on a pool float and the other is a child leaning over green plants

We have an exciting variety of day camps lined up for Summer 2026!  Registration will open for all these activities in early March. As soon as they are avalible, you will be able to register in the Extension Registration System.

Garden Getaway in Athens

Join us at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia on Wednesday, May 27th. 4th-12th graders can learn some environmental science at the State Botanical Garden. Drop off at the office is 8:00am. Pickup is 5pm. Cost is $45 and includes lunch in Athens.

Fortson Fun Day

Calling all 4th-6th graders! Join Forsyth County 4-H on Friday, May 29th as we travel to Fortson 4-H Center for Fortson Fun Day! Possible activities include: wilderness survival, zip lining, climbing the rock wall, kickball, canoeing, herpetology, a visit to the Fortson farm, and checking out the canteen! Lunch is provided by the Fortson 4-H Center cafeteria. Drop off is 7:30am and our estimated return time is 5:30pm. Cost is $45.

Smithgall Woods/Helen, GA Putt-Putt

On Tuesday, June 2nd, the Forsyth County 4-H staff will travel with county 4th-8th graders to Smithgall Woods State Park where we will learn about orienteering and streams. After eating our packed lunch (coolers provided) we will head to Alpine Mini-Golf in Helen. Drop off 8am, pickup 5pm. Cost is $45.

Creative Craftsman Art Day

On Wednesday, June 24th, our 4th-12th grade youth will come to the office from 9am-4pm for a day of creativity. We will explore different outlets of self-expression through a variety of artistic mediums. Cost is $45 and includes lunch.

Cloverbud (K-3rd) Nature Artists

On Thursday and Friday, June 25th and 26th, from 9am-12pm, the 4-H staff will lead exploration, collection, and creation using nature to make art. Cost is $30 for both days.

Trilith Movie Studio Experience

On Thursday, July 9th our county 4th-12th graders will travel to Atlanta for a tour and art experience at Trilith where Spiderman: No Way Home and Avengers: End Game were created. We have a guided studio tour led by professional story guides. We will explore authentic sets and props. Students will see the collaborative nature of creative products. They will also explore careers in media, technology, and creative industries. Drop off is 8:30am, estimated pickup 5:30pm. Cost is $60 and students should bring money for lunch.

The Great Escape

All 4th-12th grade students can join us on Thursday, July 16th to unleash their inner detective. A day of puzzles and problem-solving will start with Geocaching around our community, then in the afternoon we head to Odyssey Escape Room Games. Drop off at 8:30am, pick-up is 5pm. Bring money for lunch. Cost is $50.

Georgia Aquarium

All 4th-12th graders are invited to dive into an exciting day of environmental and marine sciences with Forsyth and Columbia County 4-H! On Monday, July 27th we will travel to Atlanta to meet our Columbia County friends at the Georgia Aquarium. Cost for the day is $60 and includes aquarium admission, a behind the scenes tour, and lunch. Drop off is 8:30am and our estimated return time is 4pm.

Dahlonega Day

4th-12th graders can join the Forsyth County staff for our annual Dahlonega Day on Tuesday, July 28th. This exciting day includes a visit to the Crisson Gold Mine and a tubing trip down the Chestatee River! Your child will need to bring a packed lunch, with coolers provided. Drop off is 9am and our expected return time is 4:30pm. Cost is $50.