Specialty Camps

Critter Camp June 6-10
Ages 6-10
Registration ends May 27 There are so many critters to meet this week! Campers will travel to Anna Ruby Falls to observe and visit with the animals of the North Georgia mountains. We will also enjoy an interpretive stream hike at Amicalola Falls, a hands-on tour of Elachee, and helping out at the Hall County Humane Society. We will finish out the week with our wild friends at Zoo Atlanta. Campers need to provide snacks and water bottles every day and lunch on Friday. Trips are subject to change.
M-TH 9am-12pm and F 9am-4pm
Fee: $105/$95 City Resident Discount
Where:Gainesville Civic Center Min/Max: 6/10

Baton Camp June 6-10 and June 20-24
Ages 5 and older
Registration ends June 5 and June 19
This is your chance to learn to be a majorette! In this camp you will learn the basics from a National Twirling Champion and other majorettes and twirlers from colleges and high schools. Not only do you learn all about twirling and dance, but you also get to enjoy movies and other fun activities. Campers need to provide their own lunch, snacks, and drinks to have throughout the day. Batons will also be available to purchase at camp.
M-F Pre-Camp: 8-8:45am; Camp: 8:45-2:30pm; Post Camp: 2:30-5:00pm
Fee: $75/$65 City Resident Discount Batons an additional $23 payable to Betty Rogers
Where:Gainesville Middle School Min/Max:25/50
Instructor: Dr. Betty Rogers & Staff

Princess Camp June 13-17 and July 18-22
Ages 4-8
Registration ends June 3 and July 8
Tea parties, manicures, and make overs...all part of the pampered daily life of a princess. Our princesses will experience the finer things in life such as breakfast with a princess at Razzberri Dreams, and make-overs with Alter Ego. Princesses will then get to make their own travel companion at Build-A-Bear to take to a fun princess tea party and visit Medieval Times. Bring a snack, lunch and water each day. Trips are subject to change.
M-TH 9am-12pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Fee: $125/$115 City Resident Discount
Where: Gainesville Civic Center     Min/Max: 10/20

Chef Camp June 20-24 and July 11-15
Ages 6-12
Registration ends June 10 and July 1
Lots of fun happens in the kitchen. You will make pizza, ice-cream, bread and more plus sample cuisine at some of your favorite restaurants. If you love to cook, Chef Camp is the perfect opportunity to see all the fun things that takes place behind the scenes. Aprons are included as part of the camp. Bring snacks and water daily. Trips are subject to change.
M-F 9am-Noon
Fee: $100/$90 City Resident Discount
Where: Gainesville Civic Center      Min/Max: 6/10

Veterinary Camp June27-July 1 and July 25 – July 29
Ages 6-12
Registration ends June 23 and July 21
Would you like to take care of animals when you get older? Veterinarian camp is perfect for you. We will see vets in action as we visit the a local veterinarian, Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, Ellijay Wildlife Preserve, Zoo Atlanta, and the Hall County Humane Society. Bring snacks and water daily. Bring sack lunch Friday. Trips are subject to change.
M-F
Time: M/TU - 9-12; W/TH - 9-1; F 9-4
Fee: $105/$95 City Resident Discount
Where: Gainesville Civic Center      Min/Max: 6/10

American Red Cross Babysitter Training Camp July 5-7
Ages 11-15
Registration ends July 1
Babysitting is a big responsibility! This program is designed to educate and prepare young babysitters for the task ahead. Participants must complete the entire program to receive a certificate of completion. This class does NOT certify campers in First Aid or CPR. Campers should bring a pencil, notebook, lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Campers have the option to swim at Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center at the end of each day.
TU-TH 10am-12pm
Fee: $75/$65 City Resident Discount
Where:Frances Meadows Center      Min/Max: 6/12
Instructor: Andi Harmon, ARC Instructor