At Wylde Center, we connect people to nature. We believe every child deserves the chance to explore, discover, and fall in love with the natural world. Our nature camps offer a truly immersive outdoor experience, designed to connect children with the wonders of nature in fun, meaningful ways.

Give your child the gift of an unplugged adventure, where screens are replaced by towering trees, buzzing bees, and endless skies. With five unique greenspaces to explore — Hawk Hollow Garden, Sugar Creek Garden, Oakhurst Garden, Edgewood + Coan Gardens, and Mulberry Fields Garden — campers will embark on exciting adventures in some of the most beautiful natural settings in Decatur and Atlanta. Each site offers unique ecosystems and experiences, from wildlife observation and plant discovery to open fields perfect for outdoor games and exploration.

IMG_20220927_161443411 Through hands-on activities, children will engage in arts and crafts inspired by nature, learn skills like shelter building and gardening, and develop confidence as they deepen their connection to the environment. Our camps foster curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for the great outdoors.

Let nature be your child’s playground this year. With endless adventures across our five greenspaces, Wylde Center camps are the perfect way to connect, explore, and thrive under the open sky.

2025 Summer Camps

Registration opens February 15!

Oakhurst Garden Extended Day Camps Surviving the Wylde | June 9 – 13 Gardening Camp | June 16 – 20 Folk Play Camp | June 23 – June 27

Oakhurst Garden Extended Day Camps

Join us for 3 weeks of fun at our Oakhurst Garden! These day camps run from 8:30 AM – 3 PM. Please note: there will be no camp on Juneteenth (June 19) in observation of the holiday.

Each week offers a unique experience to get your child learning and exploring the great outdoors. Please click the tabs to learn more about each camp. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Surviving the Wylde | June 9 – 13

Surviving the Wylde

June 9 – 13, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Oakhurst Garden
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA, 30030

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

The week of Surviving in the Wylde emphasizes the importance of working together. Campers will engage in team-building exercises, collaborative games, and group challenges that foster friendships and enhance communication. Whether they’re solving puzzles, completing obstacle courses, or cooking over a campfire, kids will learn to rely on one another and build lasting bonds. Each day is filled with hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and resilience.

At the end of the week, campers leave not only with new skills and confidence but also with a deeper appreciation for nature and the outdoors.

Surviving the Wylde is more than just a camp; it’s an adventure of a lifetime that equips kids with valuable life skills, fosters personal growth, and inspires a love for the great outdoors.

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $400
Wylde Center Member Rate: $375
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Gardening Camp | June 16 – 20

Gardening Camp

June 16 – 20, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Oakhurst Garden
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA, 30030
There will be no camp on Juneteenth (June 19) in observation of the holiday.

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

Join us at Garden Camp in Oakhurst Garden. Kids cultivate a love for nature and learn the importance of environmental stewardship. Through hands-on gardening activities, campers discover how to care for plants, understand ecosystems, and adopt sustainable practices. From planting and composting to exploring the life cycle of plants, every activity is designed to foster a deeper connection with the Earth. Led by our own Wylde Center educators, children will leave camp inspired to protect and nurture the environment. Embark on this green journey with us and grow the future of our planet!

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $350
Wylde Center Member Rate: $325
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Folk Play Camp | June 23 – June 27

Folk Play Camp

June 23 – 27, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Oakhurst Garden
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA, 30030

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

Step back in time and experience the joy of traditional play at our Folk Play Camp! This unique camp brings the charm of old-fashioned games and activities to life, offering a week filled with simple pleasures and timeless fun.

At Folk Play Camp, children will immerse themselves in the world of classic games and crafts that have delighted generations. From sack races, hopscotch, and marbles to making hand-crafted toys, weaving friendship bracelets, and learning traditional songs and dances, every day is a celebration of creativity and active play.

Kids will discover the joy of imagination, teamwork, and skill-building, all while connecting with nature and each other in a technology-free environment.
Folk Play Camp is more than just a camp – it’s a journey into the past, where children learn timeless values, forge lasting friendships, and create cherished memories.

Give your child the gift of old-fashioned fun and the chance to experience the joy of simpler times.

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $400
Wylde Center Member Rate: $375
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Tour of the Gardens Half-Day Camps Wylde Nature Camp | June 2 – June 6 Going Wylde Camp | June 16 – 20 Wyldly Creative Botanical Art Camp | June 23 – 27 Surviving the Wylde | July 7 – 11

Tour of the Gardens Half-Day Camps

Explore Wylde Center's unique greenspaces with our Tour of the Gardens camp series! These half-day camps run from 9 AM – 1 PM. Please note: there will be no camp on Juneteenth (June 19) in observation of the holiday.

Each week offers a fun-filled, educational experience tailored to our unique greenspaces. Please click the tabs to learn more about each camp. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Wylde Nature Camp | June 2 – June 6

Wylde Nature Camp

June 2 – 6, 9 AM – 1 PM
Hawk Hollow Garden
2304 1st Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30317

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

Come join us for a summer outdoors! Hawk Hollow is our most enchanted garden. At Wylde Nature Camp your child forgets they are learning! Campers enjoy playing educational games, doing seasonal crafts, observing wildlife, and getting a hands-on, up-close look at the natural world around them.

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $325
Wylde Center Member Rate: $300
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Going Wylde Camp | June 16 – 20

Going Wylde Camp

June 16 – 20, 9 AM – 1 PM
Please note: there will be no camp on Juneteenth (June 19) in observation of the holiday.
Sugar Creek Garden
415 East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

Get ready for a summer full of laughter, fun, and friendly competition at our Summer Yard Games Camp! This camp is all about enjoying the great outdoors while playing a variety of exciting yard games that everyone loves.

From classic favorites like sack races, tug-of-war, and frisbee to modern twists like cornhole and water balloon toss, our camp offers a mix of traditional and contemporary games that will keep kids active and entertained. Each day is packed with different activities, ensuring that there’s always something new and exciting to look forward to.

Campers will have the chance to cool off with refreshing water activities, enjoy fun craft projects, and relax with storytime under the shade. Campers will also learn the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and friendly competition while making new friends and creating lasting memories.

Join us for a summer where every day is a new adventure and every game is a chance to shine!

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $275
Wylde Center Member Rate: $250
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Wyldly Creative Botanical Art Camp | June 23 – 27

Wyldly Creative Botanical Art Camp

June 23 – 27, 9 AM – 1 PM
Hawk Hollow Garden
2304 1st Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30317

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

Explore the beauty of nature through art at the Wylde Center’s Wyldely Creative Art Camp! This camp invites young artists to connect with the environment while honing their creativity. Campers will immerse themselves in the world of botanical art, using plants, flowers, and natural materials as inspiration to create unique works of art.

Guided by experienced instructors, participants will experiment with different mediums, from sketching to watercolor and pressed flowers, to express their creativity and deepen their appreciation for the natural world. Perfect for budding artists who love both nature and art, Wyldely Creative offers an engaging, fun-filled experience that cultivates imagination and environmental awareness.

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $325
Wylde Center Member Rate: $300
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Surviving the Wylde | July 7 – 11

Surviving the Wylde

July 7 – 11, 9 AM – 1 PM
Oakhurst Garden
435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA, 30030

Open to children ages 5 – 12 years old.

At the end of the week, campers leave not only with new skills and confidence but also with a deeper appreciation for nature and the outdoors.

Surviving the Wylde is more than just a camp; it’s an adventure of a lifetime that equips kids with valuable life skills, fosters personal growth, and inspires a love for the great outdoors.

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $325
Wylde Center Member Rate: $300
Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Cooks Gone Wylde Half-Day Camps Elementary | July 7 – 11 Teen | July 14 – 18

Cooks Gone Wylde Half-Day Camps

Let's get cooking! Let Wylde Center's Cooks Gone Wylde camps whisk away your amateur chef for a week of tasty adventure.

This camp is available for elementary schoolers and teens. Please click the tabs to learn more about each camp. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Elementary | July 7 – 11

Cooks Gone Wylde (Elementary)

July 7 – 11, 9 AM – 1 PM
Edgewood & Coan Garden
53 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Open to children ages 6 – 12 years old

Does your kid love to cook, try new foods, and spend time in the garden?

Drop your child off at Edgewood + Coan Garden for Cooks Gone Wylde where young chefs will embark on a delicious adventure exploring the journey of food from farm to table! Using fresh, locally-sourced produce, campers will learn about the origins of ingredients while discovering fun and creative cooking techniques.

Through hands-on activities, they’ll practice recipe writing, meal planning, and understanding how to cook on a budget—all while building confidence in the kitchen. This camp blends culinary skills, nutrition education, and creativity to inspire a lifelong love for sustainable eating. Your budding chef will go home with personal recipe books and much more! Sign up today and watch your child’s passion for food grow!

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $350

Wylde Center Member Rate: $325

Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

Teen | July 14 – 18

Cooks Gone Wylde (Teen)

July 14 – 18, 9 AM – 1 PM
Edgewood & Coan Garden
53 Mayson Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317

Open to teens ages 13 – 17 years old

Does your teen love to cook, try new foods, and spend time in the garden?

There is a small camper to educator ratio with a maximum of 25 campers per session, so please register ASAP!

Please note: registration is not complete until payment has been received and the camp registration form has been filled out.

Cost

Rate: $350

Wylde Center Member Rate: $325

Wylde Center Members receive $25 off! Become a member today and email development@wyldecenter.org for your discount code.

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Wylde Center Camps

2025 Summer Camps

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