Summer Camps by Date
Summer Day Camps for 2025 are offered in half-day and full-day options.
Half-day options may be paired for a full day of fun! Campers who are enrolled in both a morning camp and an afternoon camp can attend a supervised lunch period at no additional cost.
Please note the following special schedules affecting camps:
• The first week of camp (May 27-30) is TUESDAY-FRIDAY ONLY.
• All Sports Camp Half Day Session (June 2-6) and ABC Art Camp (July 16-20) run from 9 AM to 1 PM. This is an exception from the other half-day camps.
May-June Camps
Week 4: June 16-20, 2025
Week 2: June 2-6, 2025
Week 3: June 9-13, 2025
Week 5: June 23-27, 2025
July-August Camps
Week 6: July 14-18, 2025
& Books Camp K-2nd $200
& Books Camp 3rd-6th $200
Theatre Camp 3rd-8th $375 Week 7: July 21-25, 2025
Week 8: July 28-August 1, 2025
Now offering bus service for camp!
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School will offer a shuttle bus for camps during Weeks 2, 3, and 4 of camp! Parents can sign up for the shuttle when registering for camp. There will be morning and afternoon routes to Highlands (Bryson’s Food Store) and Clarkesville (Blue Creek Grill in Hollywood). The cost is $33 per week to ride round-trip, and $22 per week to ride one-way. A miminum number of 12 must sign up for the bus for service to be offered. For questions about the shuttle, please contact Kiana Miles at kmiles@rabungap.org.
Sports Camps
All Sports Camp
This one-week camp is designed to give young students an opportunity to learn and play a variety of games, to keep their minds and bodies active, and to promote the core tenets of spirit and sportsmanship embodied by all Rabun Gap athletics.
Campers will participate in activities such as soccer, lacrosse, tennis, speed and agility, golf, kickball, wiffle ball, flicker ball, track and field events, and others! In addition to the number of sports and skills we’ll enjoy, we will also take full advantage of the indoor pool and lakefront here at Rabun Gap. We will cap the fun-filled week of competition and learning with a parent expo “Olympics” style event on Friday to show all our families the growth and learning of our campers.
Led by Head Boys Lacrosse Coach Ryne Linsley
Grades PreK4-1st
June 2-6, 2025
Grades 1st-7th
June 2-6, 2025
$320 per camper
9 AM-1 PM
$450 per camper
9 AM-4PM
The Rabun Gap Basketball Camp is ideal for young athletes eager to improve their basketball skills in a fun and encouraging environment.
Campers will participate in a variety of activities focused on fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defensive tactics. Our experienced coaches will provide personalized instruction to help players enhance their technique and build confidence on the court. Through interactive drills, games, and friendly competitions, campers will not only improve their skills but also learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Led by Head Boys Basketball Coach Steve Nowack and Assistant Coach Nate Cox
Grades 2nd-6th $200 per camper
June 9-13, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Basketball Camp
Soccer Camps
Kick off your summer with the Rabun Gap Soccer Camp! This coed camp is designed for soccer players of all skill levels who are entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. The focus will be on enhancing ball-handling skills, passing, and shooting. Each day of the camp will provide a fun, friendly, and skill-focused environment where young athletes can develop their soccer abilities.
Led by Director of Soccer Coach Bart Sasnett
Grades K-6th $160 per camper May 27-30, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
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Our camp offers a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment where children can learn the fundamentals of soccer. Each day of camp will include skill-building sessions that focus on essential soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork.
Led by Middle School Soccer Coach Ashley Burnett
Grades K-6th $200 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
PRESEASON SOCCER CAMP
This camp is perfect for young athletes looking to sharpen their skills and get ready for the upcoming season. Over the course of the camp, participants will focus on essential techniques such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and tactical awareness through a variety of fun drills and games. Each day will include skill-building activities, teamwork exercises, and friendly scrimmages to apply what they’ve learned. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your game and build confidence before the Fall season kicks off!
Led by Middle School Soccer Coach Ashley Burnett
Grades 5th-8th $200 per camper
August 4-8, 2025 1-4 PM
Get ready to hit the courts! Join us at the Rabun Gap Tennis Camp for your favorite tennis games and drills while enhancing your skills and boosting your confidence.
This camp is specifically designed for campers entering grades 3 through 8. We will focus on developing fundamental skills, refining techniques, and nurturing a passion for the game in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.
Led by Middle School Tennis Coach Brooke Smith
Grades 3rd-8th $200 per camper June 9-13, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Tennis Camp
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Dance Camps
Kidz Bop Dance Camp
Unleash your inner Pop Star with the ultimate KidzBop Dance Camp where the beats are groovy and the dance floor is buzzing with energy!
This dance camp is specially crafted for those who are interested in learning ballet, jazz and hip hop. This camp is led by Rabun Gap dance instructor Ms. Kimmie Gee. Ms. Kimmie brings over 20 years of instruction, performance, choreography, and production. Most notably, she was dance captain to Grammy Award-winning artist Beyoncè Knowles for over a decade and has performed live on some of the biggest stages in entertainment. Join us for an unforgettable week of dance filled with music, movement and memories! Dance experience is not necessary.
Led by Rabun Gap Dance Instructor Kimmie Gee
Grades 3rd-7th
$375 per camper
June 23-27, 2025 9 AM-4 PM
Campers will love moving, grooving, and using their imaginations to take a Hawaiian roller coaster ride with all our friends both on the sand and under the sea!
Come join the party with Moana, Lilo and Stitch, and even some mermaid friends as we learn exciting ballet and jazz routines with ocean and beach themes.
Led by RG+ Dance Instructor Taylor Jones
Grades K-2nd
$200 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Beach Boogie Dance Camp
Broadway Dance Camp
At Broadway Dance Camp, dancers will experience a taste of life as a performing artist in New York City.
Participants will deepen their understanding of Broadway dance history, enhance their proficiency in ballet and classic jazz techniques, and receive valuable feedback through a mock audition. A showcase for parents featuring the styles learned throughout the week will be held at the camp’s conclusion!
Led by RG+ Dance Instructor Taylor Jones
Grades 4th-8th
$375 per camper August 4-8, 2025 9 AM-4 PM
Arts Camps
Artful Explorers Camp
Get ready for a week of creativity and fun at Artful Explorers Camp!
This hands-on camp is perfect for young artists who love to make and create. Each day features a new crafting skill, such as sewing, bracelets, and painting. Campers will learn new skills, explore their imaginations, and bring home unique creations they’ll be proud to show off. By the end of the week, your camper will have a collection of handmade treasures and memories of an unforgettable week at camp. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity and a big smile!
Led by Lower School Teachers
Joanna Parker and Liz Dinwiddie
Grades 3rd-6th $250 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Explore the natural beauty of the Rabun Gap campus while creating incredible art!
Over the course of the week, campers will have the chance to experiment with a variety of natural materials, including clay and treasures found in the nearby creek bed. Each day promises fresh artistic challenges and countless exploration opportunities! We recommend that campers wear older clothes and sturdy tennis shoes, as most of the activities will take place outside, resulting in a fun and messy experience!
Led by Technical Director and Artist Joey Wade
Grades 3rd-8th $400 per camper
July 21-25, 2025 9 AM-4 PM
Art in Nature Camp
Arts Camps
Brushes & Books Camp
Step into the pages of a storybook!
This camp will unlock the secrets of children’s book illustration. We’ll read classic tales and learn how famous illustrators bring them to life through creative crafts and artwork. It’s not just about drawing pictures anymore!
Led by Lower School Teacher Bonnie Prewett
Grades K-2nd
$200 per camper
July 14-18, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Grades 3rd-6th
$200 per camper
July 14-18, 2025 1-4 PM
Become a part of Rabun Gap’s signature circus arts program at camp this year!
Campers will learn a variety of skills using fabric, lyra, and trapeze. They will be introduced to creative climbing techniques and practice various body shapes, focusing on poses that involve single and double foot locks. Under the guidance of Terri Manoogian, the Circus Instructor at Rabun Gap, the training will be tailored to each camper’s ability level, ensuring a safe and appropriate progression. It’s important for campers to understand that everyone has different levels of experience and capability, so not all campers will be working on the same skills.
Led by Circus Arts Instructor Terri Manoogian
Grades K-6th
$160 per camper May 27-30, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Grades K-6th
$200 per camper June 9-13, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Circus Art Camp
DramaQuest Camp
DramaQuest Camp will focus on the basics of acting. We will explore fundamental acting concepts to foster creativity and build confidence.
This camp will celebrate the small things--making eye contact when speaking, standing tall, and speaking clearly in front of others. Children will begin to use their bodies to tell stories, as they complete various movement games. We will also practice techniques to project voices clearly and with emotion. Finally, children will engage in activities to build improvisation skills--all while HAVING FUN!
Led by Lower School Teacher Bonnie Prewett
Grades K-2nd
Attention all violin, viola, cello, and bass players! Join us for a week of musical excitement at Orchestra Fiddle Camp!
Each day, you’ll engage in fun music games while rehearsing a fiddle tune and a classical piece for an offcampus performance at the Dillard Bluegrass Festival at the end of the week. This camp is open to students rising from 2nd to 8th grades, and participants should have at least one year of experience on their instrument. Campers are encouraged to bring their own instruments, though a limited number are available for borrowing if needed. Come make music and share the joy of playing with your fellow musicians!
Led by Director of Strings Liz Dinwiddie
Grades 2nd-8th
$200 per camper
July 28-August 1 2025 1-4 PM
Fiddle Camp
$200 per camper
June 23-27 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Arts Camps
Guitar Fundamentals Camp
Discover the magic of the guitar in this hands-on class for beginners!
Learn the basics of this versatile instrument, including essential chord progressions, strumming patterns, and techniques for accompanying a singer. Using music from a variety of genres, you’ll gain skills to play familiar songs and even start writing your own music. The guitar is not just an instrument— it’s a gateway to mastering others, and this class is the perfect starting point for your musical journey. No experience required; just bring your enthusiasm!
Led by Artistic Director Joshua Miller
Grades 4th-10th $200 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 1-4 PM
Musical Theatre Camp with Ms. Qui returns this summer!
Throughout the week-long program, students will receive comprehensive instruction in the three fundamental components of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. This camp is designed to immerse students in the realms of improvisation, imagination, and collaborative teamwork, fostering the development of confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-assurance.
Led by Lower School Music Teacher Qui Antoine
Grades 3rd-8th $375 per camper July 14-18, 2025 9 AM-4 PM
Musical Theatre Camp
Printmaking Art Camp
Join us for a hands-on printmaking adventure at our Printmaking Art Camp!
Campers will embark on a creative journey where they’ll learn the fundamentals of printmaking and design their own original prints. Through engaging techniques like stamping, block printing, and monoprinting, participants will experiment with patterns, textures, and colors to produce one-of-a-kind artworks.
Led by Middle School Art Teacher Brooke Smith
Grades 3rd-8th
$225 per camper
June 9-13, 2025 1-4 PM
Ever dreamed of rocking out with a band?
This collaborative class is for aspiring musicians of all levels who want to make music together. Whether you’re a singer, guitarist, bassist, pianist, drummer, or play another instrument, join us and become part of your own school of rock! You’ll explore iconic rock hits, refine your skills, and learn how to perform as a cohesive group. Dive into the energy and excitement of creating music with others—because nothing compares to the power of a band!
Rock Band Jr. Camp in the morning session is for grades 3-7, while grades 7-12 are invited to participate in our Rock Band Expereince in the afternoon session.
Led by Artistic Director Joshua Miller
Grades 3rd-7th
$200 per camper June23-27, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
Grades 7th-12th
$200 per camper June 23-27, 2025 1-4 PM
Rock Band Camp
Academic & Enrichment Camps
ABC Art Camp
Join Rabun Gap Early Learning teachers for this fun and exciting multi-sensory approach to writing our letters.
Using the Orton Gillingham method, this is a handson scientifically based form of learning how to write and learn letter sounds. Proper letter formation is an essential part of early childhood education. When taught in sequential order through multi-sensory activities, students can remember how to form letters neatly and smoothly. Letter identification and lettersound correspondence will also be explored during camp. This camp is open to all students going into PreK4, Kindergarten, and 1st grades.
Led by Director of Early Learning DeAnne Gallo-Hounsell
Grades PreK4-1st $500 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 9 AM-1 PM
Introducing Gap Explorers Camp, where campers will enjoy an authentic summer day camp experience on the stunning campus of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School!
Campers will be divided into small groups to experience many of the best activities Rabun Gap has to offer such as swimming in the indoor pool, exploring the newly built outdoor sports facilities—featuring beach volleyball, basketball, and pickleball—and having a blast on the playground. Plus, they’ll get creative with fun arts and crafts activities. With a different schedule each day, there’s always something new and exciting to look forward to!
During the week of June 16-20, join us for an exciting adventure on the middle school campus! Campers will be divided into small groups for: Outdoor Adventures on the sports fields; Friendly competition in the gaga ball pit and on the outdoor basketball court; Indoor Fun in the air-conditioned gym; and water play activites!
Led by Lower School Teacher Bonnie Prewett
Grades 1st-6th $140 per camper
May 27-30, 2025 1-4 PM
Grades 1st-6th $175 per camper June 9-13, 2025 1-4 PM
Grades 1st-6th $175 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 1-4 PM
Gap Explorers Camp
Kitchen Science Lab Camp
This camp is perfect for kids who love to cook and explore the world around them.!
Through exciting kitchen experiments, campers will learn to create delicious snacks while discovering the amazing science behind food. They’ll follow easyto-follow instructions, make observations, and understand how science makes cooking fun!
Led by Lower School Teachers
Joanna Parker and Liz Dinwiddie
Grades 3rd-6th $240 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 1 PM-4 PM
Join us for an exciting one-week STEAM summer camp designed for curious minds eager to explore the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics!
Each day, campers will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and creative challenges that foster critical thinking and innovation. From building bridges to interactive games to conducting fun science experiments and expressing creativity through art, participants will have the opportunity to discover their passions and enhance their skills. Expert instructors will guide campers through engaging workshops, ensuring a supportive and inspiring environment. By the end of the week, each camper will have gained valuable knowledge in this immersive learning experience. Sign up today to embark on a week of exploration, creativity, and fun!
Led by Science Department Chair Tanea Hibler
Grades 4th-8th $375 per camper
June 16-20, 2025 9 AM-4 PM
STEAM Camp
Academic & Enrichment Camps
We are thrilled to offer the Red Cross WHALE Tales program at Rabun Gap this summer!
Outdoor Adventure Camp
During our Outdoor Adventure Camp, campers will be fully immersed in nature as they explore both land and water environments.
They will have opportunities for swimming and engaging in a variety of activities designed to enhance their outdoor experience. On land, campers will challenge themselves with team-building exercises, low ropes courses, scavenger hunts, and orienteering activities. Each camp day will be filled with exciting field games, laughter, and a touch of outdoor education, ensuring a memorable and action-packed adventure for everyone!
WHALE stands for Water Habits Are Learned Early. WHALE Tales lessons teach children about water safety in different environments, such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. It addresses potential water hazards that may be present around the home and community. To help keep campers engaged, discussions are complemented by entertaining videos, helpful visuals, fun activities and more. This camp is led by our Lower School PE teacher and certified lifeguard Melissa Casebolt.
Led by Lower School PE Teacher Melissa Casebolt
Grades K-2nd $200 per camper June 9-13, 2025 9 AM-12 PM
WHALE Tales Water Safety
Led by Lower School PE Teacher Melissa Casebolt
Grades 2nd-5th $375 per camper
July 28-August 1, 2025 9 AM-4 PM
Register online at www.rabungap.org/summer or scan the QR code above. All camps are open to the publiccampers do not have to be enrolled at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School to attend!
For questions about summer day camps, contact Kiana Miles at kmiles@rabungap.org