Josh Powell Camp

Atlanta’s Day Camp Since 1972!

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Our 54th Summer 2026 Registration is now open!

Welcome to JPC

Where Atlanta Kids Unplug and Play

For over 50 years, Josh Powell Camp has been Atlanta's most beloved day camp. A place where children between ages 5 and 10 trade screens for streams, and weekday routines for ropes courses and real adventure.

We believe childhood should feel like childhood. That means dirt under fingernails, sunscreen on noses, and friendships forged at the archery range.

Our passionate counselors, experienced teachers and energetic college students make every session the best week of your kid's year.

With 11 summer sessions and camps during every school break, we're not just a summer camp. We're a year-round home base for outdoor childhood.

  • No Technology Policy

  • Certified Lifeguards

  • Teacher-Led Staff

  • Year-Round Camps

  • Bus Service Included

Fort building at Josh Powell Camp
Established 1972
Josh Powell Camp Canoeing
Our Story
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Everything Camp Should Be

Programs & Activities

11 Week.Long Summer Camp Sessions, Four Seasonal Camps, more than twelve activities, and one mission: give kids the most fun week of their lives.

Summer Break Camp Image of kids canoeing

Summer Break Camp

Our flagship program. Eleven week long sessions from Memorial Day through August, the full classic camp experience in the great Georgia Outdoors.

May - August - Ages 5-10

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Fall break camp fort building

Fall Break Camp

Keep the adventure going during fall break. Same great activities, crisp outdoor air, and a smaller, tight-knit group of campers.

Sep-November - Ages 5-10

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Winter Break Camp at Josh Powell Camp

Winter Break Camp

Don’t let winter slow your kids down. Cosy campfires, fort building, and all the classic activates during the holiday break

December - Ages 5-10

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Spring break camp in atl at Josh Powell Camp

Spring Break Camp

Spring is perfect camp weather. Our spring program brings back all the favourites right as the Georgia wildflowers bloom.

March/April - Ages 5-10

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Our Core Activities

Swimming

Arts & Crafts

Archery

Canoeing

Ropes Course

Fort Building

Jewelry Making

Kickball

Ga Ga Ball

Tether Ball

Nature Hikes

And More!

Canoeing at Josh Powell Camp in Gerogia

Summer 2026 Schedule

Upcoming Sessions

Apply to Summer Camp!
Session 1: May 26 - May 29, 2026 (4 day)
Session 1: May 26 - May 29, 2026 (4 day)
from $415.00
Session 2: June 1 - June 5, 2026
Session 2: June 1 - June 5, 2026
from $515.00
Session 3: June 8 - June 12, 2026
Session full - waitlist!
Session 3: June 8 - June 12, 2026
from $515.00
Session 4: June 15 - June 19, 2026
Session 4: June 15 - June 19, 2026
from $515.00
Session 5: June 22 - June 26, 2026
Session 5: June 22 - June 26, 2026
from $515.00
Session 6: June 29 - July 2, 2026 (4 day)
Session 6: June 29 - July 2, 2026 (4 day)
from $415.00
Session 7: July 6 - July 10, 2026
Session 7: July 6 - July 10, 2026
from $515.00
Session 8: July 13 - July 17, 2026
Session full - waitlist!
Session 8: July 13 - July 17, 2026
from $515.00
Session 9: July 20 - July 24, 2026
Session full - waitlist!
Session 9: July 20 - July 24, 2026
from $515.00
Session 10: July 27 - July 31, 2026
Session 10: July 27 - July 31, 2026
from $515.00

Choose one session or more! Full refunds through May 15th, no questions asked.

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Extended care available 8am–5pm for car riders · Add $30/day at checkout

Please reach out if the session of your choice appears to be full - we will do our best to squeeze your camper in!

Quick Summer info (more info at our FAQ Page):

Logistics Made Easy

How to Get to Josh Powell

We pick your kids up so you don't have to. Three convenient bus stops across Atlanta, plus a car rider option with extended care.

1. Click on a bus stop or camp icon.

2. Hit the direction arrow to the right of the icon title.

3. Input your home address to see directions and distance!

4. Bus stop times are 8am-3pm and camp times are 8:45am-2:45pm

Bus Pickup Stops

Pick up at 8:10am · Drop off at 3:00pm

Trinity Presbyterian Church

896 Moores Mill Rd NW, Atlanta

Bus departs 8:25am sharp

Kairos Church

I-285 & Riverside Drive, Atlanta

Bus departs 8:25am sharp

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA 30075

Bus departs 8:25am sharp

Our Story

A little ‘bout Josh Powell Camp

Josh Powell Camp was founded in 1972 with a simple belief. Kids grow best when they're free to explore, play, and connect with nature and each other. For over 50 years, that belief has never changed.

What started as a small summer program has grown into Atlanta's most trusted year-round outdoor camp, but our spirit has stayed the same. We're not a corporate camp franchise. We're a family-run community that genuinely cares about every single child who walks through our gates.

Our counselors are elementary school teachers and passionate college students who bring creativity, patience, and boundless energy to every session. We vet them carefully, because your children deserve the best.

We offer 11 sessions during the summer, as well as camps during Fall, Winter and Spring breaks, for 5-10 year olds. 

No tech distractions, just simple outdoor fun. A typical session includes the following activities, but there are always some fun additions made by our creative counselors:

Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Ropes Course, Fort Building, Tether Ball, Archery, Kickball, Nature Walks, Jewelry Making, Ga Ga Ball, Swimming, and more!

Let us know if you have any questions by sending us a note to Hey@JoshPowellCamp.com or check-out our FAQ section!

Find out more about the history of Josh Powell Summer Day Camp in our News Section.

Cant wait to see you this summer!

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Why Josh Powell Camp?

Why Families Trust Us

We've earned our reputation over 54 years. Here's what makes Josh Powell Camp different from every other option in Atlanta.

54+ Years of Excellence

Serving Atlanta families since 1972 — before most of our campers' parents were born

1:8 Staff-to-Kid Ratio

Small groups mean your child gets real attention from caring, qualified counselors.

4.9 Star Google Rating

Consistently rated Atlanta's top-rated outdoor camp by real families, every season.

80% Returning Rate

8 in 10 families return the next year. Some families have been coming for multiple generations..

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Explore Camp

Nestled just north of Atlanta in Acworth, Georgia, Josh Powell Camp sits on a stunning outdoor site purpose-built for adventure.

From the swimming pool and canoeing lake to the archery range, ropes course, and fort building areas, every corner of camp has been designed to keep kids active, curious, and having the time of their lives.

Whether your child is splashing in the pool, navigating the trails, or getting creative in arts and crafts, there's always something happening at JPC.

Take a look around — we can't wait to welcome you.

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Get in Touch

Got a question about sessions, bus stops, or anything else?

We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Address

5242 Wade Green Road, Acworth, GA 30102

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Josh Powell Camp has been one of Atlanta's most loved day camps since 1972, over 50 years of getting kids outside, active, and away from screens. We keep things simple: fresh air, classic camp activities, and energetic counselors who genuinely love what they do. No tech distractions, just real outdoor fun the way it was meant to be.

  • Josh Powell Summer Camp is an Atlanta day camp, meaning campers join us during the day and head home each evening. We run 11 sessions throughout the summer, plus camps during Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks. While we don't currently offer overnight camps in Georgia, we do offer extended care for car riders from 8am–5pm for those who need a longer day!

  • Camp is located at 5242 Wade Green Road, Acworth, GA 30102 — just north of Atlanta inside Cherokee County, one exit north of Kennesaw State University (Exit 273). For families who don't want to drive, we have bus pick-ups at Trinity Presbyterian (896 Moores Mill Rd NW), Kairos Church (I-285 and Riverside Drive), and the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, making Josh Powell Camp easily accessible from across the Atlanta area.

  • A typical day at camp includes swimming, canoeing, archery, a ropes course, fort building, arts and crafts, gaga ball, nature walks, jewellery making, kickball, wiffle ball, tether ball, and more! Our counselors always add fun twists to keep things exciting — no two sessions are ever quite the same.

  • A standard 5-day session at Josh Powell Camp is $515, and 4-day sessions are $415. Extended care for car riders (8am–5pm) is available for an additional $30 per day. Full tuition is refundable until May 15, 2026, and we offer a 50% deposit option with the remainder due May 1st — just reach out if you'd like more info on payment options.

  • Absolutely! Our counselors are experienced Elementary School Teachers and College Students trained to support every child. We keep group sizes manageable, have certified lifeguards at the pool at all times, and tailor activities to each child's comfort level — so whether it's your child's first time at a youth camp in Georgia or they're a returning JPC regular, they'll feel right at home.

  • Registration is all done online — head to our camp pages and select the session that works best for you. Sessions do fill up quickly, so if your preferred week looks full, reach out and we'll do our best to squeeze your camper in!