Not your “Run of the Mill” summer camp!
Autrey Mill’s camp emphasizes re-connecting 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:http://autreymill.org/programs/kids/summer-camp/summer-camps/
Registration: Click HERE and choose the CAMP tab to register.
Camp Dates: May 28 to August 15 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Dates, Times & 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:
Discovery Camp for age 4: Monday- Friday: 9am to 12pm
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 3-7: Wild Water
June 17-21 History & Nature Detectives
July 8-12 Wild Water
July 22-26 Habitat Hunter
Aug 6-8 Preschool Mini Camp (10am-1pm)
Aug 13-15 Preschool Mini Camp (10am-1pm)
Adventurer 5-11: Monday- Friday 9am to 3pm
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 28-31 Time Travelers
June 3-7 Wild Water
June 10-14 Survivor
June 17-21 History & Nature Detectives
June 24-28 Habitat Hunter
July 7-12 Wild Water
July 15-19 Survivor
July 22-26 Habitat Hunters
July 29-Aug 2 Time Travelers
History Adventurer 6-11: Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm
Our Heritage Camps with Ms. Alison, bring history to life and spark campers’ imagination through creative activities, games, crafts, and exploration of our historic buildings.
June 3-7 Cooking & Crafts
June 10-14 Woodland Fairy
June 24-28 Heritage Doll
July 7-12 Woodland Fairy
July 15-19 Heritage Doll
July 22-26 Cooking & Crafts
Explorer for 12-13: Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm
Our Explorer Camps engage older campers with exploration and study of the habitats and wildlife or our collections and heritage buildings through hands-on activities and experiments. Hikes, visits with our animals, games, and crafts will round out the camp sessions.
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.
June 3-7 Wild Water Hydrologist
June 10-14 Jr Councilor
June 17-21 Cooking & Crafts: Culinary Arts
June 24-28 Jr Councilor
July 7-12 Time Travelers: Curators
July 15-19 Jr Councilor
July 22-26 Habitat Hunters: Ecologist
COOKING AND CRAFTS
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.
Cooking and Crafts Culinary Arts will feature campfire-cooking demonstrations, harvesting, foraging, rock candy experiments, old fashion taffy pulls, and more! Fun games and other activities will round out each day. Open to boys and girls.
HABITAT HUNTERS CAMP
Habitat Hunter participants will learn the essential elements that all animals need to live. We will discover and explore habitats all over AutreyMill 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.
Habitat Hunting- Ecologist will delve deeper into ecosystems and the interrelationships of species that make it possible to thrive.
HERITAGE DOLL 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!
HISTORY AND NATURE DETECTIVES
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.
INTERMEDIARY CARE
During Pre-Care participants will be engaged in opening procedures and visitor center "chores." The chores include feeding the fish and letting the rabbit, chickens, and Pebbles outside. During After-Care campers will be invited to take part in the decision about how to spend their afternoon. Options will include but are not limited to: hikes, crafts, visitor center "chores", exploration, and more. Due to staff availability Intermediary Care is only offered every other week of camp.
JR. COUNSELORS
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.
PRESCHOOL MINI-CAMP
Here is a wonderful program for when the older siblings start going back to school. Preschool campers will enjoy nature and heritage activities designed to educate and entertain.
SURVIVOR CAMP
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.
TIME TRAVELERS 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.
Time Traveling Curators will explore the careers of curators and the research process that make curation an art.
WILD WATER CAMP
Campers at Wild Water Camp will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the AutreyMill Wetlands. Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek at Wild Water Camp.
Wild Water- Hydrologist will discover the power and future of water, and inventions that powered history.
WOODLAND FAIRIES
Fairies, elves, trolls, and other mythical folks at AutreyMill? Campers will use their imaginations and build observational skills while discovering the enchanted world of AutreyMill. 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 Members
Intermediary Care Fee per week: Pre-Care (8am-9am) $15 and After-Care (3pm-5pm) $45
