Camp Elachee 2008
Highlights: Multiple outdoor-themed camps
Organization: Elachee Nature Science Center
Ages: Pre-kindergarten through high school
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dates: Weekly starting June 2 through Aug. 1
Cost: $85-$150, depending on camp; before and after-care available
Address: 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville
Contact: 770-535-1976

Bad Kitty Climbing Camp
Highlights: Teaches climbing safety and basic techniques
Organization: Adrenaline Climbing
Ages: 8-11
Dates: June 16-20, 23-27, July 7-11 and July 28-Aug. 1
Cost: $225
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Address: 460 Brogdon Road Suite 100, Suwanee
Contact: 770-271-1390

BaseCamp
Highlights: BaseCamp teaches climbing safety and techniques and takes a four-day camping trip involving hiking, climbing and caving; Advanced BaseCamp takes a 10-day trip involving climbing, swimming, caving, kayaking, rafting and tandem hang gliding
Organization: Adrenaline Climbing
Ages: 12-16
Dates: BaseCamp, June 2-11; Advanced BaseCamp, July 16-26
Cost: BaseCamp, $425; Advanced BaseCamp, $575
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. when in the gym
Address: 460 Brogdon Road Suite 100, Suwanee
Contact: 770-271-1390

Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club camps
Highlights: Introduction to canoes, kayaks and dragon boats, swimming and crafts
Organization: Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club
Ages: 7-14
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dates: June 2-6, 6-13, 16-20, 23-27; July 7-11 and 14-18
Cost: $125 for members, $150 nonmembers
Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville
Contact: 770-287-7888 or laniercanoekayak@gmail.com

Sensational Summer Camp at Maranatha Christian Academy
Highlights: Nine-week summer camp program with a different theme and field trip each week
Organization: Maranatha Christian Academy
Ages: 4-12
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dates: Weekly June 2-Aug 1
Cost: $150 per week, $125 for each sibling, $50 registration fee
Address: 5135 McEver Road, Oakwood
Contact: 770-536-6334

YMCA Camp
Highlights: A traditional summer camp through the YMCA's after-school program
Organization: Hall County YMCA
Ages: 2-15
Dates: May 27-Aug 1
Cost: $69-$149 per week
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Address: Camps are held at Enota Elementary School and Gainesville High School
Contact: 770-297-9287

Gainesville travel camps
Highlights: Camp Travel-Lotta and Camp Lotta-Watta, with field trips to Stone Mountain, Six Flags, Malibu Grand Prix and more
Organization: Gainesville Parks and Recreation
Ages: 6-12
Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dates: July 28-Aug. 1
Cost: $125-$134, city residents get a $10 discount
Address: Martha Hope Cabin
Contact: 770 531-2680