Summer Camps at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center emphasizes reconnecting children with nature and history and giving kids a break from competitive activities and ever-present technology. We keep campers engaged with plenty of activities and learning opportunities, but there is always time to examine what’s under a log, catch a tadpole, or to imagine living in the past.
Location: Autrey Mill Nature Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Phone: 678-366-3511
Website: HERE
Registration: Click HERE to register.
Camp Dates: May 26 to July 31 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Dates, Times, Discriptions & Prices: Visit our website HERE.
Our Camps are divided into age groups with multiple options for ages 5-14. In an effort to divide the ages and offer more age-appropriate lessons when possible we have divided into the following groups:
These half-day programs include both nature and creativity focused camps. Both introduce campers to a variety of topics through activities, games, crafts, visits with animals, and exploration of our 46-acre nature preserve.
June 1-5: Wild Water
June 15-19 History & Nature Detectives
July 6-10 Wild Water
July 20-24 Habitat Hunter
These full-day programs include both nature and heritage-focused camps. Our Nature Camps introduce a variety of natural science topics through activities, games, crafts, visits with animals, exploration of our 46-acre nature preserve, and scientific experiments. Our Heritage Camps bring history to life and spark campers’ imagination through creative activities, games, crafts, and exploration of our historic buildings. This group will be divided by the appropriate age, and you will be able to choose a “buddy” for your child.
May 26-29 Time Travelers
June 1-5 Wild Water
June 8-12 Habitat Hunter
June 15-19 History & Nature Detectives
June 22-26 Survivor
June 29-July 2 Wild Water
July 6-10 Wild Water
July 13-17 Survivor
July 20-24 Habitat Hunter
July 27-31 Time Travelers
Our Heritage Camps bring history to life and spark campers’ imagination through creative activities, games, crafts, and exploration of our historic buildings.
June 1-5 Woodland Fairy
June 8-12 Cooking & Crafts
June 15-19 Heritage Doll
June 22-26 Cooking & Crafts
July 6-10 Heritage Doll
July 13-17 Cooking & Crafts
July 20-24 Woodland Fairy
The Jr. Counselor Program was created as a venue for campers aged 12-13 to gain valuable life skills as they interact with staff and supervise campers. Jr. Counselors will begin the week as campers, participating in select camps. Then, with help from counselors, they will learn how to implement games, songs, stories, or crafts with the campers. After completing the mini-camp training sessions, Jr. Counselors are tasked with helping the counselors as they supervise games, crafts, explorations, and more. Space is limited and an application is required.
June 1-5 Jr Councilor
June 15-19 Jr Councilor
June 22-26 Jr Councilor
July 6-10 Jr Councilor
July 20-24 Jr Councilor
Campers will take a step back in time through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. A cooking activity and a craft are introduced each day including making Johnny Cakes, ice cream, Native American crafts, and more! Fun games and other activities will round out each day. Open to boys and girls.
Habitat Hunter participants will learn the essential elements that all animals need to live. We will discover and explore habitats all over Autrey Mill Nature Preserve; on land, in water, and in the air. Campers will take a close look at an ecosystem and discover the delicate balance that makes all life possible. Be ready to get hands-on experience with scientific experiments and outdoor activities in this camp.
Campers bring a doll to the Heritage Village to join them in a variety of activities like making dollhouses, a variety of dolls, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes, and end-of-week tea party. Games, hikes, explorations of our historic buildings, and other fun activities with a historical focus can all be shared with their special friend. Varieties of activities are offered each week, so sign up for one or both weeks!
Using a magnifying glass, campers will take a closer look at local wildlife and history. Participants will be engaged in crafts, animal encounters, historic tours, archeological digs, scavenger hunts, puzzles, and much more. Campers will be lead on a historical and nature mysteries which may include archeologic forensics, secret messages, Morse code, animal signs, and native American trail signs.
If your camper is seeking an adventure while exploring the outdoors, this camp is for them. Campers will learn what it takes to survive in the wild. Campers will also meet our reptiles and amphibians in this Adventure Camp.
This camp will transport explorers to various periods in history! We will set our time machine and explore life during the time of the Native Americans, Colonists, Civil War era, the Industrial Revolution, Depression, or the groovy 70s. Campers will discover these eras through engaging activities, games, and crafts from the past.
Campers at Wild Water Camp will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands. Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek at Wild Water Camp.
Fairies, elves, trolls, and other mythical folks at Autrey Mill? Campers will use their imaginations and build observational skills while discovering the enchanted world of Autrey Mill. The week will include woodland hikes, craft projects, mythology, fairy houses, costumes, and more! Some favorite activities like making fairy dwellings and costumes will repeat, but lots of different activities each week, so sign up for one or more weeks.
FEES |
Half Day Camp for 4 year-olds: $150 or $130 for Members
Full Day Camp Fee per week: $250 or $220 for Members
*Four Day Camps are priced: $200 or $180 for Member
Camp scholarships are available
We have Pre-care and After-care available on select days from 8-9am and 3-5pm. Please see the calendar below:
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