Explore art, history, nature, and science in one of Atlanta’s most special parks!
Happening weekly at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery, this week-long summer camp offers a unique opportunity to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) through daily creativity-fueling crafts, exciting skill-building games, hands-on problem-solving activities, and engaging experiments that will ignite campers’ imagination and love of learning.
Activities are centered around a different STEAM-related theme each week, so students can attend one or more camps and have a different experience each week. See below for a list of this year’s themes.
Summer camp is for children ages 7-10. Your camper must be in this range by the start of camp.
Camp Sessions and Themes
We are offering eight five-day sessions from June 3 to July 26, 2024.
Camp hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Before-care and after-care are available daily from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Registration for this session has now closed.
Registration for this session has now closed.
Registration for this session has now closed.
Registration for this session has now closed.
Registration for this session has now closed.
Registration for this session has now closed.
This camp breaks down the importance of simple machines usage at Oakland and in Atlanta. Campers will design simple machines to aid in finding a solution to problems at Oakland and in Atlanta. Campers will discover ways to enhance gardening and hardscape at Oakland through mechanical engineering.
- Simple machines
- Robotics
- Legos
- KSU iMaker Bus (onsite)
Registration for this session has now closed.
Reviews
“My daughter absolutely loved her week at Oakland’s Summer STEAM Camp. I could not be more impressed with the communication and care. The small size of the camp lent to each camper getting quality time with the staff. We will absolutely be signing up again next summer!”
—Maggie, mother of James, 7
“Our daughter loved Oakland’s Camp, she learned so much and had so much fun meeting kids from around Atlanta. They have curated an amazing program that included opportunities for the kids to play, learn about each other, discover nature and science, and explore the neighborhood through well planned, innovative field trips.”
—Barrett, mother of Avie, 8
Scholarships
Partial, half, and full scholarships are available to select students attending Atlanta Title I schools. Please indicate that you’d like to be considered for a scholarship when you fill out the registration form. Scholarships are available on a weekly basis and only provided to campers once during the Summer 2024 camp season.
Camp Details
Session Tuition
- General public: Weeks 3 & 4: $350 per week. Week 5 (July 1-3): $210; Weeks 6-8: $350
HOF members save 15% on tuition. Check your email or contact cburkholts@oaklandcemetery.com for the discount code.
- Before-care (8:15 to 9 a.m.): $5 per day, $20 per week
- After-care (4 to 5:30 p.m.): $10 per day, $40 per week
Camp Location
Campers will meet in Oakland’s Bell Tower, located inside Oakland Cemetery (248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312). Camp will take place inside the Bell Tower and on Oakland’s grounds.
Sample Daily Schedule & Activities
Sample Camp Schedule
Camp hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
8:15 – 9 a.m.: Before care
9 to 9:30 am: Morning group session
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Morning activities – outdoors
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Morning nature walk
10:00 a.m. -12 p.m.: Project-based learning
12 to 1 p.m.: Lunch
1 to 4 p.m.: Afternoon activities – indoors or outdoors
1 – 2 p.m.: Team activity / scavenger hunt
2 – 3 p.m.: Project-based learning arts and crafts
3 – 4 p.m.: Interactive play
4 – 4:30 p.m.: Afternoon nature walk
4:30 – 5 p.m.: Daily Yoga / Meditation / Reflection Activity
5 -5:30 p.m.: After care
Sample Activities
- Build a simple machine that can lift 200 pounds
- Compete against other campers on an insect scavenger hunt
- Build your own birdhouse
- See how our preservation team cares for different types of stone monuments
- Test your tree identification skills
Field Trips
There may be onsite and offsite field trips related to the summer camp’s theme. For field trips not within walking distance, transportation will be on MARTA from the King Memorial Station located two blocks from Oakland.
Camp Policies
Cancellation Policy
If minimum enrollment is not met, we reserve the right to cancel a camp session and issue a full refund.
Withdrawal Policy
A $50 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations.
The deadline to receive a refund for cancellation is Friday, April 26, 2024. After April 26, 2024, no refunds will be issued for cancellations.
Refunds will not be given for campers who miss camp days for any reason, including illness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Camps will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, planned outdoor activities will take place inside or be revised.
Campers should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Campers should avoid wearing clothing with derogatory/explicit language and sheer clothing. Be aware that we are an indoor/outdoor camp, so clothing and shoes may get dirty. On days where the forecast may include rain, campers can wear rain jackets and rainboots.
Students are required to provide their own lunches and a reusable water bottle. Snacks will be provided for daily breaks. Refrigeration is available for lunches.
Each week has a different theme aligned with environmental and life science. See the schedule above for details.
Campers are led on activities appropriate to their age group. Each group will have its own agenda of activities and groups are typically not in the same space at the same time. A few activities allow all age groups to participate together, and when appropriate.
There is a fee for optional before- and after-care. See above for the daily and weekly fees for early drop-off or late pick-up.
Please review our cancellation policy above for details. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. The deadline to receive a refund for cancellation is Friday, April 26, 2024. After April 26, 2024, no refunds will be issued for cancellations.
Refunds will not be given for campers who miss camp days for any reason, including illness.
Disruptive behavior that interferes in our ability to maintain a positive, fun learning environment is not acceptable at our camp. This includes disrespectful speech or behavior targeted toward other campers, staff, or guests of Oakland.
Camp staff and/or Oakland education staff will address inappropriate behavior with campers which may include a conversation with the disruptive individual and quiet time away from others (with supervision). Consequently, the camper will not participate in the activities occurring at the time. If disruptive behavior does not cease, a parent/guardian will be notified to pick up the camper immediately.
In all our programs, we practice inclusion and encourage kindness toward one another, as well as for our natural environment. Repeated disruptive behavior of any type or any level of bullying could result in dismissal from camp.
Campers or parents who witness something they want to report may bring the matter to the attention of the Director of Education and Youth Programs, Charvis Buckholts.