GCSU CPE Summer Camps 2026

Georgia College & State University's Department of Continuing & Professional Education is offering several weeks of camp in Summer 2026. From athletics to fine arts, we've got just the program for your camper!

Our programs are for ages 5+ and have an exciting new setup this year!

June 1-5, 2026

Instructor: Jack Marchant, GCSU Head Women's Soccer Coach

Soccer Camp at Bobcat Explorers invites kids to build skills, confidence, and teamwork in a fun, active environment. Campers will learn dribbling, passing, shooting, and game-play basics through engaging drills and friendly scrimmages. Designed for all experience levels, this camp encourages players to stay active, make friends, and discover the joy of soccer.

June 8-12, 2026

Instructor: Cathleen O'Neal, GCSU Department of Theatre & Dance Costume Shop Manager

Theatre Week invites campers to step into the spotlight as they explore creativity through acting, movement, and storytelling. Each day brings engaging activities from improvisation games to collaborative scene work that build confidence and spark imagination.

June 15-18, 2026 (4-day week)

Instructor: Kathryn Livingston, GCSU Faculty

Cheer Week at Bobcat Explorers Camp brings high energy and big smiles as campers learn fun routines together. Each day brings warm-ups, tumbling, jump practice, chants, and dancing. By the end of the week, participants leave feeling connected, empowered, and ready to share their camp spirit.

June 22-26, 2026

Instructor: Hunter Payne, GCSU Coordinator of Intramurals and Club Sports

Sports Frenzy Week at Bobcat Explorers Camp keeps campers moving with a lively mix of games, challenges, and friendly competitions. Each day introduces a new intramural sport like wiffleball, flag football, and dodgeball.

June 29-July 3, 2026

Instructor: Catrina Green, GCSU Head Women's Basketball Coach

Basketball Week at Bobcat Explorers Camp gives campers a fun chance to build skills as they dribble, pass, and shoot their way through upbeat daily activities. Each day includes a mix of skill stations, team challenges, and classic camp fun that encourages confidence and teamwork.

July 6-10, 2026

Instructor: Ruth Eilers and Josie Taylor, GCSU Academic Outreach

Backyard Critters Week at Bobcat Explorers Camp invites campers to discover the creatures that share their outdoor world through hands‑on exploration and curiosity‑driven activities. Each day offers fun opportunities to observe animals, study habitats, and learn how critters help our environment.

At Bobcat Explorers Summer Camps, children have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a specific area of interest while building skills through expert instruction on the Georgia College & State University campus. Each week also includes engaging recreational activities, refreshing pool time, and creative arts and crafts—creating a balanced camp experience that blends meaningful skill development with classic summer fun and lasting memories.

Each age group will have multiple counselors to further split groups among ages and skill levels to give campers a special camp experience catered for their abilities!

Location: GCSU Wellness and Recreation Center

Times: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ages: Ages 5-8 and 9-12

Get ready to twirl, toss, and shine! Join Melody Lundstrom, former University of Georgia majorette and nationally awarded baton twirler, for a two-day baton twirling clinic designed for young twirlers of all experience levels. Participants will learn fundamental baton skills, fun choreography, and performance techniques in a supportive and upbeat environment.

No prior baton experience required.

May 16-17, 2026

July 11-12, 2026

May 16-17, 2026

July 11-12, 2026

These camps are run by GCSU's Community Dance Program.

For more information, visit their website!

Continuing & Professional Education is an extension of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies within Georgia College & State University's Academic Affairs Division. We strive to enrich the economic, cultural, personal, and professional lives of diverse communities through high-quality educational programs and comprehensive conference and academic support services.

Learn more by visiting our website!