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Welcome to camp at the Northeast Cobb Family YMCA! 

Summer camp at the Northeast Cobb Family YMCA gives kids in the Cobb area a chance to explore new interests while staying active and connected. Camp operates from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with convenient early care available from 7:00–9:00 AM and extended evening care offered until 6:30 PM.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, this YMCA camp offers a mix of Traditional Camp, Sports Camp, and Specialty Camps including STEM, cooking, and art. Through hands-on activities and guided play, campers build skills, express creativity, and form friendships in a supportive environment designed to keep each day engaging and fun.

Explore our camp offerings below and register today, either online or in person at your Y. 

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This is a full day camp that allows campers to learn and explore new and exciting activities each week while making new friends. Each week revolves around a different theme.

Weekly Themes include

Wild West 
Jungle Safari 
World Soccer 
Survivor Challenge
Carnival 
Road Trip USA
Color Wars
Music Mania 
Water Week
Aloha Summer

Our sports camps will spend 2 hours per day working on skill development through drills, scrimmages, and games for the sport(s) being offered that week. This camp may also include more unconventional sports like Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Handball, Walleyball, etc.

Campers will build their basketball skills through a mix of drills, scrimmages, and games designed to boost confidence, coordination, and teamwork. In addition to time on the court, they’ll enjoy a variety of traditional camp activities that keep the day fun, active, and well-rounded. It’s the perfect blend of sports and classic camp experiences! 

Our Soccer Sports Camp focuses on skill development through engaging drills, exciting scrimmages, and fun games. Campers build confidence, improve technique, and learn teamwork in a supportive and active environment. Whether they're new to the sport or looking to sharpen their skills, this camp offers a great mix of learning and play. 

Our volleyball sports camps will spend 2 hours per day working on volleyball skill development through drills, scrimmages, and games. 

Our flag football sports camps will spend 2 hours per day working on flag football skill development through drills, scrimmages, and games. 

Campers will spend at least 2 hours of the day in the Esports lab and half the day doing day camp traditional activities such as gym games, arts and crafts, and more.  

Participants will work on leveling up their gaming skills and approach gaming with a holistic approach. Topics will include, being a responsible digital citizen, sportsmanship, teamwork, etc.

Campers will learn new cheers while focusing on techniques and forms. They will also learn the basics of tumbling in a fun, relaxed environment. 

Join us at the Y Teen Leadership Summer Camp! This program is designed to empower and inspire teenagers to become future leaders, while fostering personal growth, teamwork, and community engagement.  

Participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery and harness their leadership skills by leading activities with younger campers, interactive trainings, and their own group activities.

This is a half day camp that allows our campers to learn and explore new and exciting activities each week while making new friends. Each week will have it's own theme and activities based around the theme.

This is a full day camp that will spend at least 2 hours a day teaching campers to bring out their imagination through different avenues of arts, and half the day doing day camp traditional activities such as gym games, arts and crafts, and more.  

This is a mix of classic camp fun and hands-on STEM exploration. Campers dive into traditional activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play — and get curious with engaging science, technology, engineering, and math projects. 

This full-day camp blends the excitement of Jedi training with the fun of traditional camp activities. Campers will learn the ways of the Force, take on creative challenges to defeat Darth Vader, and enjoy classic camp experiences like games, crafts, and outdoor play.

This full-day camp blends hands-on discovery with all the traditional camp activities kids love. Campers will tap into their curiosity as they explore popular myths, testing, proving, or debunking them through fun experiments and challenges. Alongside the science, they’ll enjoy games, crafts, and outdoor play for a well-rounded day. 

This full-day camp blends the rhythm of music and dance with the fun of traditional camp activities. Campers will explore beginner-level dance styles, learn and play music, and enjoy games, crafts, and outdoor play throughout the day.  

The week wraps up with a special performance to showcase their creativity and new skills. 

In Cooking Camp, young chefs will roll up their sleeves and dive into the delicious world of cooking creativity. Campers will learn kitchen basics, explore new recipes, and whip up tasty treats, all while enjoying traditional camp activities like games, crafts, and outdoor fun.  

Campers join traditional camp activities in the morning. In the afternoon, they train like special spies—solving puzzles, cracking codes, completing obstacle courses, and learning teamwork and strategy.

For questions, please reach out to Nathan Jones.

We accept CAPS, and Financial Assistance is available, and applications are due by April 15, 2026, at ymcaatlanta.org/financial-assistance. 

Having trouble registering? Please check our FAQs, or contact the Member Service Center at memberassist@ymcaatlanta.org or (404) 267-5353.

Make a donation to support a child's camp experience.

FAQ's

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Car line drop-off:

1. Guardian drives around the back of the building and stops at the drop-off/pick-up door.

2. Guardian gives phone number for staff to enter into Alaris.

3. Once staff confirms registration, guardian signs off on Alaris.

4. Staff opens & closes car door for camper.

Car line pick-up:

1. Guardian stops at the gate to give name of child.

2. Guardian drives around the back of the building and stops at the door to give phone number for staff to enter into Alaris & present ID for authorization.

3. Once confirmed authorization, guardian signs off on Alaris.

3. Staff opens & closes car door for camper.

Late drop-off/early pick-up:

1. Guardian and child arrive to the front desk and informs membership staff.

2. Membership staff calls camp staff on the radio for late drop-off/early pick-up.

3. Staff arrives to front desk and checks camper into Alaris (same process as above) and escorts camper to the rest of the group.

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Sunscreen & bug spray – campers must be able to apply their own sunscreen and bug spray
  • Lunch – should not need to be refrigerated or warmed up
  • At least 2 snacks
  • Change of clothes (optional)
  • Peanut products
  • Toys
  • Electronics
  • Trading cards (like Pokemon)
  • Casual
  • Close-toed shoes

OUTDOORS

Parents apply the first coat of sunscreen before drop-off. Campers apply sunscreen on themselves before going outside. Campers must bring their water bottles with them outside. Staff must check the outdoor temperature & UV rating before allowing campers outdoors.

ILLNESSES

Ill campers must be separated from groups and staff must be contacted for early pick-up depending on illness.

MEDICATIONS/ALLERGIES

Parents fill out a Medication Administration Form, and medication will be secured in the YDD's office with the door locked. Staff returns the medications during pick-up on Fridays.

Staff will have a roster of campers with allergies/medical needs in their group binder that they will review on their first shift of the week. For food allergies, staff will check snacks to ensure that there are no allergens. Campers who brought food allergens with no alternatives will be separated from the group as they eat their food. They will then wash their hands thoroughly with soap and rinse their mouth with water prior to returning to the group.

Groups will use racquetball rooms & studios (if schedule allows) during rainy days or days with high heat/UV index.

Please bring your own snacks. No sharing. Check medical roster for allergies & peanut products before opening snacks.

Age groups: 5-6, 7-9, 10-13. Physical/circle games, arts & crafts, brain/SEL games

There are not field trips or water activities. 

Be Careful, Be Kind, Be Clean

Email will be the primary communication medium. 

Phone calls for incidents from Site Leads. 

Camp Registrar for registration/payment/cancellation. Youth Development Directr for complaints/concerns.

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