Visit our online registrations page for camp descriptions and to register.
| Summer Camps 2018 Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 11–15 | Print Workshop, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | |
| New! Print/Papermaking, Ages 10–15 (Arts) | ||
| New! Creative Writers for Girls, Rising Grades 5–8 (Arts) | ||
| Digital Arts, Ages 6–15 (Digital Arts) | ||
| Robotics 101 and Beyond, Ages 9–15 (Innovation) | ||
| Drama Studio, Ages 9–15 (Arts) | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 1–4 | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 5–8 | ||
| June 18–22 | Stop Motion Animation, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | |
| Photography Lab, Ages 10–15 (Arts) | ||
| New! Intro to Python Coding, Ages 10–15 (Digital Arts) | ||
| Cardboard Robotics/Arduino Lab, Ages 6–15 (Innovation) | ||
| Storymaking Drama, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | ||
| The Wonder of Nature, Ages 5–9 (Science) | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 1–4 | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 5–8 | ||
| June 25–29 | Creative Architecture, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | |
| New! Architecture Around the World, Ages 10–15 (Arts) | ||
| Storytelling, Ages 6–15 (Digital Arts) | ||
| 3D Game and Art Bots, Ages 6–15 (Innovation) | ||
| Storymaking Drama, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | ||
| New! In the Garden Design, Ages 10–15 (Science) | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 1–4 | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 5–8 | ||
| July 9–13 | Plastics Art and Nature, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | |
| Scientific Illustration, Ages 10–15 (Arts) | ||
| New! Digital Arts/Intro to Photoshop, Ages 6–15 (Digital Arts) | ||
| New! Robotics Build, Ages 6–15 (Innovation) | ||
| Storymaking Drama, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | ||
| The Wonder of Nature, Ages 5–9 (Science) | ||
| Environmental Social Activism, Ages 10–14 (Science) | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 1–4 | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 5–8 | ||
| July 16–20 | Tinker Lab, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | |
| Design Lab, Ages 10–15 (Arts) | ||
| New! Archaeology, Ages 10–15 (Science) | ||
| Game Design, Ages 6–15 (Digital Arts) | ||
| Fashion Design and E-Textiles, Ages 8–15 (Innovation) | ||
| New! Creative Math-Making, Rising Grades 1–4 (Math) | ||
| Math Inspiration, Rising Grades 5–8 (Math) | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 1–4 | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 5–8 | ||
| July 23–27 | Figure Sculptures, Ages 5–9 (Arts) | |
| Life Drawing and Painting, Ages 10–15 (Arts) | ||
| New! Drone Zone, Ages 6–15 (Innovation) | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 1–4 | ||
| Critter Camp, Rising Grades 5–8 | ||
General Information (All Camps)
- Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
- All camps are $275 per week (same price as last year!). Free before care 8:30–9am; prepaid Aftercare 3–6pm.
- An Early Bird discount of $10 is available through April 6. Discounts do not apply to aftercare. Enter the promo code EARLY. If combining with a sibling discount, enter the promo code EARLYSIB.
- Siblings receive a discount. The first camper pays in full, and all other siblings receive a 10% discount. Enter the promo code SIBLING. This discount does not apply to Aftercare.
- Bring a packed snack and lunch.
- Be sure to sign up for Aftercare when registering for camps, if it is needed.
- For questions about all camps except Critter Camp, please contact Fiona Thompson, Summer Camps Director. For questions about Critter Camp, please contact Crystal Mandica, Critter Camp Administrator.
Summer Arts Program
Fiona Thompson, FSA’s own amazing Art teacher, joins other talented teachers in offering the FSA summer arts program. All fees include art materials. A limited amount of individual instruction is also offered.
Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Digital Arts and Multi Media Design Summer Camps
Fiona Thompson joins other talented teachers in offering the FSA summer arts program. All fees include art materials.
Please note that space is limited to 10 students in each camp.
Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Innovation Camp
Innovation Camp is led by FSA’s Innovation teacher, Jennifer Wardell Smith. Innovation Camps introduce students to the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), where combined creativity based projects will stimulate new innovation in the minds of all students. Please note that space is limited to 10 students in each camp.
Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Story-Making Drama Camp
Taught by Sara Moylan. Bringing a wealth of experience in a creative movement and improvisational singing and drama, she presently teaches her passions at The Friends School of Atlanta. Previously, she has been a teacher of creative dramatics for the Georgia State University Saturday School for Scholars, as well as an artist-in-residence for a grant program to bring character education to Atlanta City Schools through the arts, and a music teacher for Global Village Project School for refugee girls in Decatur.
Please note that space is limited to 10 students in each camp. Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Drama Studio
Taught by Chris Willoughby. Whether you have lots of theater experience or are brand new, in Drama Studio, students will learn about stage movement and terminology and develop performance and improvisational skills through fun activities and games. Students will also have the opportunity to perform short monologues, scenes, or original pieces.
Please note that space is limited to 10 students in each camp. Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Math Camp
Campers experience the fun and excitement of mathematics, logic, and real-world problem-solving with experienced FSA teachers. Games, projects, and hands-on materials, such as base blocks, Cuisenaire® rods, games, money, and robotics extend campers’ natural curiosity to build genuine understanding of mathematics.
Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Environmental Science Camp
The natural world is always all around us, from our urban forests, our backyards, school gardens to local parks. Students will leave camp feeling more connected to the natural world and feel empowered to connect even farther in the future. Spending time and by learning more details about the animal and plants kingdoms will bring us closer to that ultimate goal. Come be inspired during a week of “Wonder in the Garden.”
Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.
Critter Camp
Critter Camp will be a fun, science-based, exploration into the world of reptiles and amphibians—perfect for the critter enthusiast in your life! The camp is run by Friends School parent Crystal Mandica, who is an experienced reptile and amphibian awareness and outreach educator. Bring a packed snack, lunch and a water bottle. Questions? Please contact Critter Camp Administrator, Crystal Mandica, [email protected].
Visit our online registrations page for detailed camp descriptions and to register.