When looking into summer camps, it might seem like there's an overwhelming number of sports and arts camps.
But if your child’s interests lie outside those areas, there are still plenty of camp options available.
Here are some camps in metro Atlanta that are off the beaten path:
Several locations in metro Atlanta
Does your child dream of being the next wolf of Wall Street? Break into Business is where kids become real entrepreneurs and work toward launching their own small business. Teams will create logos and websites, launch a social media campaign, film a commercial, perfect their sales pitch, and meet with some of Atlanta's rising entrepreneurs. [Find out more about Break into Business Camp]
Centennial Aviation Academy Summer Camp
1951 Airport Road Suite 220, Atlanta, GA 30341
At this camp, kids will learn all about the aviation business, whether it's flying a plane or running an airport. This includes everything from aircraft maintenance to corporate jet catering. Kids will also have the chance to walk through a hangar filled with planes from around the world, and will learn specifically about Georgia's aviation history. [Find out more about Centennial Aviation Academy Summer Camp]
DeKalb History Center Summer Camp
101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Kids will play, work and have fun at the Swanton House and pioneer log cabins as they become early settlers in DeKalb County. By performing chores, playing games and making crafts, campers get a feel for how the area's first residents lived. They will learn about music and pastimes, food and shopping, early industries, and transportation. [Find out more about DeKalb History Center Summer Camp]
Georgia Tech College of Computing Outreach Summer Camp
801 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332
They're on the computer anyway, why not have them learn skills that will lead to a job? Topics include web design, robotics, game making, computer-generated music, animatronics, Minecraft, stop motion movies and wearable computing. [Find out more about Georgia Tech College of Computing Summer Camp]
The Green Room Atlanta Summer Camp
364 Nelson St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Campers are divided into small "crews" and then matched with a band to create a music video. Each crew creates its own schedule and learns the technical skills of working with cameras, lights and editing. Kids also have access to various artistic resources to create props, costumes, sets and stop motion design. [Find out more about The Green Room Atlanta Summer Camp]
Little Shop of Stories Summer Camp
133A East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
This camp is for kids who love to read, have a vivid imagination and want to see their favorite books come to life. Whether your child loves American Girl dolls, Magic Tree House, Star Wars or Harry Potter, there will be a session based on those books. [Find out more about Little Shop of Stories Summer Camp]
Margaret Mitchell House Writing Camp
979 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Even if your budding author doesn't want to write the next "Gone with the Wind," Margaret Mitchell House writing camps will help them discover the power and excitement of writing. Each young author will learn how to create meaningful prose through stream-of-consciousness writing, games, journaling, free verse poetry and other techniques. [Find out more about Margaret Mitchell House Writing Camp]
