Creative Explorers Camp
Introduction
Hosted on UGA’s campus, the Creative Explorers Camp is a Summer day camp for rising 3rd-5th graders. Creative Explorers can expect a highly stimulating and engaging curriculum in state-of-the-art specialty topics they would not typically experience in their regular school settings. Our instructors are trained to use research-driven, creative strategies in the classroom while teaching courses that are innovative, interdisciplinary, imaginative, and project-based.2026 Camp Information
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Sessions
The CEC takes place on UGA’s main campus in Athens, GA the weeks of:
- Session I: July 20th-24th
- Session II: July 27th-31st
This year, we will offer a different theme each day, including creativity in art, music, nature, words, and culinary creativity.
Our camp has a staff to camper ratio of 1:8 and is perfect for families who desire all of the camp experience with a fraction of the typical group size. Campers can expect incredibly fun, engaging, and memorable experiences each week that will cultivate their creative imagination skills in a wide range of domains!
Tuition and Fees
- Early bird Pricing: $300 when you register before April 15th
- Regular Registration: $400 due two within 14 days of registration
Optional early drop off and late pick up available for $50/week.
If you are registering siblings or are an employee at The University of Georgia:
- The second sibling will receive a $50 discount.
- UGA employees will receive a $50 discount for their camper(s).
Please email Tabatha Minish to receive your discount code before making your payment.
Full payment is required 6 weeks prior to camp session start date.
Scholarships
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, complete the registration form and follow the instructions for scholarship applicants.
Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Optional Early Drop Off for extra fee |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Camp Drop Off |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Activity Block 1 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (camper brings from home) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Activity Block 2 |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Camper Pick Up |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Optional Late Pick Up for extra fee |
Testimonials
I loved the course I took and all of the friends I made that I will miss a lot. I love the fact that we were always doing something, and we were never bored. I didn’t find anything difficult in this camp. It was overall a great time!
Student
I loved how things flowed. There was so much freedom and experience, but also so much structure…it was an amazing experience, and I would be honored and would love to come back next year.
Student
Thank you for giving me the best memories this summer! During these 2 weeks of summer camp, I felt so much love and care, and I learned many interesting and fun things. I will miss you all very much!
Student
This program fills a much-needed gap in programming […]. It’s not easy to devise an intellectually stimulating and socially fun experience for them, make expectations clear to them, and effectively uphold them—and you all did it. I have nothing but praise and high regard for you. Thank you, Torrance Center.
Parent
Thank you, again, for running such an enriching program for our kids. I can’t say that I have ever heard [my child] this consistently enthusiastic about any other program. She has enjoyed every moment of her time in the program from the academic side to the social side. She called me the first day and said, “I’ve found my people!”
Parent