Families across metro Atlanta are running out of time to secure a spot in one of the most affordable summer camp options in the region. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta says limited openings remain at its 2026 Summer Day Camps, which will run at 18 locations spread across eight counties this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children ages 5 through 15 can attend, with preschool programs available at select locations. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Programming changes each week and follows a theme, with activities built around outdoor adventures, creative arts, sports, and STEAM \u2014 science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Families can also choose specialty camps focused on specific interests, including cooking, basketball, and drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The YMCA says the camps are designed with working families in mind. Early care is available starting at 7:30 a.m., and afternoon hours extend to 6 p.m. for families who need coverage beyond the standard camp day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Financial assistance is available for families who qualify. The Y also accepts the state’s child care assistance program, known as CAPS, and automatically applies weekly rate discounts for families whose children receive free or reduced-price school meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our goal is to ensure every child has access to a meaningful summer experience, regardless of financial circumstances,” said Lauren Koontz, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. “By offering flexible scheduling, financial assistance and dynamic programming, we’re helping families find solutions that work while giving kids a place to grow, connect and thrive.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families can find information on camp offerings, age requirements, financial assistance, and required forms at ymcaatlanta.org\/camp\/day-camp or by contacting their local YMCA branch directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 18 camp locations are listed below, organized by county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CHEROKEE COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cherokee Outdoor YMCA 201 E. Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 591-6092<\/p>\n\n\n\n COBB COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA 1055 E. Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 977-5991<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northeast Cobb Family YMCA 3010 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (678) 569-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northwest Family YMCA 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 423-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n COWETA COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Summit Family YMCA 1765 East Hwy 34, Newnan, GA 30265 (770) 254-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n DEKALB COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cowart Family YMCA 3692 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319 (770) 451-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n Decatur Family YMCA 1100 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 377-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wade Walker Park Family YMCA 5605 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 (678) 781-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n FORSYTH COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Forsyth County Family YMCA 6050 Y Street, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 888-2788<\/p>\n\n\n\n FULTON COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA 2220 Campbellton Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 (404) 523-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA 555 Luckie Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 724-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead 1160 Moores Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 350-9292<\/p>\n\n\n\n East Lake Family YMCA’s Youth & Teen Development Center 1765 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317 (404) 373-6561<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ed Isakson\/Alpharetta Family YMCA 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 664-1220<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Villages at Carver Family YMCA 1600 Pryor Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 (404) 635-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n GWINNETT COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA 2985 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770) 963-1313<\/p>\n\n\n\n Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA 5600 W. Jones Bridge Road, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 246-9622<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEWTON COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Covington Family YMCA 2140 Newton Drive, Covington, GA 30014 (770) 787-3908<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Families across metro Atlanta are running out of time to secure a spot in one of the most affordable summer camp options in the region. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta says limited openings remain at its 2026 Summer Day Camps, which will run at 18 locations spread across eight counties this summer. What the Camps […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":948,"featured_media":252626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_show_updated_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10429],"tags":[17581,22291,22292],"class_list":["post-252625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recreation","tag-summer-camps","tag-ymca","tag-ymca-of-metro-atlanta","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/948"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=252625"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252625\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=252625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=252625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=252625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}