Exploring the Earth Summer Camp

Exploring the Earth Summer Camp includes hiking, exploring, creek time, games, science activities, art, and a Friday performance. Camp sessions are limited to 18 campers per week, and the program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm for ages 7-12.

Programs

• Exploring the Earth Summer Camp — Ages 7-12 · Mon-Fri 8:30 am-2:00 pm · $200 per week · Limit of 18 campers per week. Camp sessions include hiking, exploring, creek time, games, science activities, art, and a Friday performance.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–12 years old
• Price range: $200 per week
• Current session: Session 1: Extreme Earth (May 17–Jul 2, 2027); Session 2: Super Survivors (May 24–Jul 9, 2027)
• General schedule: Camp 2027 runs Mon-Fri 8:30 am-2:00 pm. Daily schedule: 8:20-8:45 drop off/arrival; 8:45-9 gratitude circle and morning game; 9-10 lesson/activity; 10:00-10:30 snack and obstacle course; 10:30-11:30 lesson/activity; 11:30 lunch; 12:00-1:45 hiking/exploring/playing at creek; 1:45-2:00 pick up/dismissal. Friday at 2pm there is a performance of the explorers' original short play.

About the provider

Exploring the Earth Summer Program is described as running from 2017 to the present. Maria Moody is the Curriculum Creator and Director, and she is responsible for all instruction, daily management, logistics, and finances. She is a certified Georgia Educator in all content areas for General and Special Education Pre K-8th grade, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Georgia, and is a certified Project WILD instructor. The mission statement is to foster an appreciation for nature, science and the arts.

The camp will continue rain or shine. Limited to 18 campers per week. Ages 7-12. Friday at 2pm is a performance.

What families say

“My kids didn't want it to end. They learned so much---the stuff they brought home was great (I have water cycles taped around my house right now!). The outside play combined with the learning experience was a great combination. I am highly recommending it to my friends. I hope you continue to offer it! I wish we had more free weeks this summer so that they could have gotten to do the sky camp!” — Kylee Jo Duberstein Ph.D., UGA Associate Professor, Equine Science

“My 11 yo daughter had an awesome experience at this camp. She’s been attending various summer camps since she was 5 and this has been one of the best. She’s looking forward to her second week of exploring the earth camp. I’m just sorry I didn’t register her for more weeks or even the entire summer. Thanks for providing my daughter with a fun-filled learning experience.” — Persis Watson Daniels

“My daughter absolutely loves going to camp here. She can't wait to get there in the mornings. Everyday she's excited to tell me what she learned and everything she did that day. I'm very impressed! She's already asking to go again next summer.” — Sommer Umholtz-Riermaier

Last updated November 9, 2026.