CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CAMP AUTREY MILL

Summer Camps at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center 

Camp Autrey Mill gives children the tools to safely explore the natural environment for a lifetime. We strive to instill an appreciation of history and nature through crafts, games, puzzles, and historical artifacts. Children will also get to meet the animals and learn important lessons about wildlife and nature preservation and take a break from competitive activities and ever-present technology. We keep campers engaged with plenty of activities and learning opportunities, but there is always time to examine what’s under a log, catch a tadpole, or to imagine living in the past.

The camp ratio is 12 campers to 1 instructor.

Location: Autrey Mill Nature Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Phone: 678-366-3511
Website:http://autreymill.org/programs/kids/summer-camp/
Registration: Click HERE to register.
Camp Dates: May 31- August 5  Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
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Our Camps are divided into age groups with multiple options for ages 5-13. In an effort to divide the ages and offer more age-appropriate lessons when possible we have divided into the following groups:

These half-day programs include both nature and creativity focused camps. Both introduce campers to a variety of topics through activities, games, crafts, visits with animals, and exploration of our 46-acre nature preserve.

June 6-10 Wild Water- Wild Water Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek once or twice this week.
June 13-17 Animal Adaptations- How does a sulcata tortoise survive in the desert? How does a polar bear survive in the tundra? Campers will learn about all the amazing ways that animals survive while meeting our own animal ambassadors. Games, hikes, and crafts will all have an animal focus.
June 20-24 Sun, Moon and Stars- Campers will learn about Earth, the Solar System, and all things space! Build bottle rockets, examine and break open rocks, and learn about the phases of the moon. Join us for space camp and feel like an astronaut for the week!
July 11-15 Ecosystems Around the World- Using a magnifying glass, campers will take a closer look at local wildlife and history. Participants will be engaged in crafts, animal encounters, historic tours, archaeological digs, scavenger hunts, puzzles, and much more. Campers will compare local wildlife to the amazing flora and fauna found all around the world!
July 18-22 Animal Adaptations- How does a sulcata tortoise survive in the desert? How does a polar bear survive in the tundra? Campers will learn about all the amazing ways that animals survive while meeting our own animal ambassadors. Games, hikes, and crafts will all have an animal focus.
July 25-29 Wild Water- Wild Water Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek once or twice this week.

Our Nature Camps introduce a variety of natural science topics through activities, games, crafts, visits with animals, exploration of our 46-acre nature preserve, and scientific experiments.
June 6-10 Wild Water- Wild Water Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek.
June 13-17 Animal Adaptations- How does a sulcata tortoise survive in the desert? How does a polar bear survive in the tundra? Campers will learn about all the amazing ways that animals survive while meeting our own animal ambassadors. Games, hikes, and crafts will all have an animal focus.
June 20-24 Sun, Moon and Stars- Campers will learn about Earth, the Solar System, and all things space! Build bottle rockets, examine and break open rocks, and learn about the phases of the moon. Join us for space camp and feel like an astronaut for the week!
June 27- July 1  Survivor- If your camper is seeking an adventure while exploring the outdoors, this camp is for them. Campers will learn what it takes to survive in the wild. Campers will also meet our reptiles and amphibians in this adventurous Camp.
July 5-8 Wild Water- Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek.
July 11-16 Ecosystems Around the World- Using a magnifying glass, campers will take a closer look at local wildlife and history. Participants will be engaged in crafts, animal encounters, historic tours, archaeological digs, scavenger hunts, puzzles, and much more. Campers will compare local wildlife to the amazing flora and fauna found all around the world!
July 18-22 Survivor- If your camper is seeking an adventure while exploring the outdoors, this camp is for them. Campers will learn what it takes to survive in the wild. Campers will also meet our reptiles and amphibians in this adventurous Camp.
July 25-29 Wild Water-  Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek.

Our Heritage Camps bring history to life and spark campers’ imagination through creative activities, games, crafts, and exploration of our historic buildings.

May 31-June 3 Time Travelers- This camp will transport explorers to various periods in history! We will set our time machine and explore life during the time of the Native Americans, Colonists, Civil War era, the Industrial Revolution, Depression, or the groovy 70s. Campers will discover these eras through engaging activities, games, and crafts from the past.
June 6-10 Woodland Fairies- Fairies, pixies, and other mythical folks at Autrey Mill? Campers will use their imaginations and build observational skills while discovering the enchanted world of Autrey Mill. The week will include woodland hikes, craft projects, mythology, fairy houses, costumes, and more! Lots of different activities are offered each week, so sign up for one or more weeks.
June 13-17 Amazing Arts & Crafts- Campers will explore their creativity by making a variety of arts and crafts! They will also take a step back in time through simple heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. New activities and crafts are introduced each day. Fun games and other activities will round out each day.
June 20-24 Doll Camp- Campers bring a doll to the Heritage Village to join them in a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, and a doll journal. Games, hikes, explorations of our historic buildings, and other fun activities with a historical focus can all be shared with their special friend. Varieties of activities are offered each week, so sign up for one or both weeks!
July 11-16 Woodland Fairies- Fairies, pixies, and other mythical folks at Autrey Mill? Campers will use their imaginations and build observational skills while discovering the enchanted world of Autrey Mill. The week will include woodland hikes, craft projects, mythology, fairy houses, costumes, and more! Lots of different activities are offered each week, so sign up for one or more weeks.
July 18-22 Amazing Arts & Crafts- Campers will explore their creativity by making a variety of arts and crafts! They will also take a step back in time through simple heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. New activities and crafts are introduced each day. Fun games and other activities will round out each day.
July 25-29  Doll Camp- Campers bring a doll to the Heritage Village to join them in a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, and a doll journal. Games, hikes, explorations of our historic buildings, and other fun activities with a historical focus can all be shared with their special friend. Varieties of activities are offered each week, so sign up for one or both weeks!
Aug 1-5 Time Travelers- This camp will transport explorers to various periods in history! We will set our time machine and explore life during the time of the Native Americans, Colonists, Civil War era, the Industrial Revolution, Depression, or the groovy 70s. Campers will discover these eras through engaging activities, games, and crafts from the past.

June 6-10 Wild Water- Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek.
June 13-17 Animal Adaptations- How does a sulcata tortoise survive in the desert? How does a polar bear survive in the tundra? Campers will learn about all the amazing ways that animals survive while meeting our own animal ambassadors. Games, hikes, and crafts will all have an animal focus.
June 20-24 Sun, Moon and Stars- Campers will learn about Earth, the Solar System, and all things space! Build bottle rockets, examine and break open rocks, and learn about the phases of the moon. Join us for space camp and feel like an astronaut for the week!
June 27- July 1  Survivor- If your camper is seeking an adventure while exploring the outdoors, this camp is for them. Campers will learn what it takes to survive in the wild. Campers will also meet our reptiles and amphibians in this adventurous Camp.
July 5-8 Wild Water-  Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek.
July 11-16 Ecosystems Around the World-  Using a magnifying glass, campers will take a closer look at local wildlife and history. Participants will be engaged in crafts, animal encounters, historic tours, archaeological digs, scavenger hunts, puzzles, and much more. Campers will compare local wildlife to the amazing flora and fauna found all around the world!
July 18-22 Survivor- If your camper is seeking an adventure while exploring the outdoors, this camp is for them. Campers will learn what it takes to survive in the wild. Campers will also meet our reptiles and amphibians in this adventurous Camp.
July 25-29 Wild- Water Campers will examine the properties of water; learn about the importance of the water cycle while exploring the Autrey Mill Wetlands.  Each day participants will get to explore Sal’s Creek.

What is a naturalist? A naturalist is someone who studies the world around us and finds patterns in nature! Naturalists explore their environments making observations about the relationships between plants and animals. Understanding the world around us means better understanding the past and the future! Junior naturalists will embark on an outdoor adventure in which they will cover topics from animal adaptations to ecosystems around the world. Junior Naturalists is for campers aged 12 and 13.

June 6-10 Habitat Hunters- 
June 13-17 Animal Adaptations- How does a sulcata tortoise survive in the desert? How does a polar bear survive in the tundra? Campers will learn about all the amazing ways that animals survive while meeting our own animal ambassadors. Games, hikes, and crafts will all have an animal focus.
June 20-24 Animal Tracking-
July 11-15 Ecosystems Around the World- Using a magnifying glass, campers will take a closer look at local wildlife and history. Participants will be engaged in crafts, animal encounters, historic tours, archaeological digs, scavenger hunts, puzzles, and much more. Campers will compare local wildlife to the amazing flora and fauna found all around the world!
July 18-22 Survivor- If your camper is seeking an adventure while exploring the outdoors, this camp is for them. Campers will learn what it takes to survive in the wild. Campers will also meet our reptiles and amphibians in this adventurous Camp.
July 25-29 Rivers and Streams- 

• Half-Day 4-Year Old Camp: 9am to 12pm. Fee per week: $200 or $160 for Members
• Full-Day Camp: 9pm to 3pm. Fee per week: $300 or $260 for Members
• Jr. Naturalists: 9am to 3pm. Fee per week: $300 or $260 for Members
• Pre-Care: 8am to 9am. Fee per week: $30 
• After-Care: 3pm to 5pm. Fee per week: $60 
• Short Week Four Day Camps: $260 or $220 for Members

*By paying online using a credit or debit card, a 2.5% service fee (minimum $2) will be applied at check-out. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please contact us.

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Our camp may look a little different from years past as we work to keep campers and staff as safe as possible.  The drop-off and pick-up routine will be a carpool. Parents will no longer drop off or pick up camper(s) from the camp classrooms. Your drop-off point will be emailed to you prior to camp, parents will remain in the car. Camp groups will be anywhere from 12 to 24 campers and will be divided, and physically separated by location. At this time, campers will be asked to wear masks inside during camp. For more information click here.

Temperatures will be checked at drop-off using touch-free thermometers. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or over will not be allowed to attend camp. Each camper will be required to use hand sanitizer and wash their hands throughout the day. We will diligently clean the classrooms, bathrooms, and surfaces campers come in contact with. If campers start exhibiting symptoms they will be sent home. Please do not send your child to camp if they are exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19.

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