Camp

Week 1: Trees in the Forest

We love trees! Trees are what makes a forest, a forest! Campers will discover how trees work, what they provide to the ecosystem, and how they can help humans lead healthier lives.

Week 2: Animals in the Forest

It wouldn’t be a forest without all of the critters! Animals, just like plants, are crucial to the health of the forest. Campers will discover all kinds of wildlife as they pack up their binoculars and magnifying glasses and hit the trails to get a peek at the creatures that make their home in the Urban Forest!

Week 3: Breathe with Trees

Our forests not only require a clean source of air to function, but they also provide it to the rest of the world too! Campers will develop their atmospheric science skills as they learn how the forest produces the air that we breathe, as well as discover how we can do our part to protect our fragile atmosphere here on Earth.

Week 4: Fantastic Forest Fungi

There is so mush-room in our forests for fungi! These unsung heros are constantly hard at work in the woods as waste disposal specialists, communication and nutrient dispersal technicians, and stunning visual artists! Campers will learn about these crucial linchpins of the forest ecosystem as they discover all the ways that fungi help trees, animals, and humanity.

Week 5: Get Dirty: Soil Science

A forest with no soil is no forest at all! Soil cleans our water, feeds our trees, and shelters countless animals. Campers will discover how soil helps trees as well as provides the building blocks for a substantial amount of life here on Earth. Get prepared to get dirty as we tap into the root of our Atlanta Urban Forest!

Week 6: Water in the Forest

All life on Earth needs water to survive! Campers will learn all about this crucial part of a forest as they dip their toes into water conservation, pollution prevention, and water functions in the forest. We may even get a little wet in the process!

Week 7: Urban Forests – Urban Heat Island

Forests can be so vast and complex that entire cities can fit inside of them! This week, campers learn about our role in the Urban Forest ecosystem, as well as what we can do to protect all of the different pieces of this forest puzzle that we are a part of.

Week 8: Breaking Ground – Forest Geology

Would you like to explore ancient, extinct volcanoes or discover some of the oldest mountains on the planet? These geologic marvels (and more) are right here in the forests of Georgia! Campers will take a dive back into the history of our planet as well as a walk into our own backyard forests to find out how the geology of our state and the health of our forests are intertwined.

Here is a quick list of links to access camp forms and other useful information. 

Any required forms for camp registration are included in the online registration process (with electronic signatures). 

Required Documents and Forms:

Camp Handbook (version 11.01.22)

Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form

Photo Release

DECAL Exemption Acknowledgement

Optional Permission Forms:

Alternate Pick Up Authorization Form

Independent Release Form

Useful Information:

Schedule of Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Trees Atlanta offers a limited number of need-based scholarships: APS/Atlanta Public
School Nominated Scholarship and a Parent/Guardian Nominated Scholarship. Use the
links below to view instructions for qualifications, restrictions, and other eligibility
requirements.

• Applications will be open until all available scholarships are awarded. Applications will be reviewed and awarded as they are received.
• Each scholarship recipient will be awarded with one session of camp.
• A $25 registration fee is required for each student who is awarded a scholarship in
  order to confirm and reserve a spot for camp.
• The regular cost for a session of camp is $295, and scholarships may be full or partial. The following reduced rate may apply:
  – Full Scholarship – 100% discount – $25 registration fee due
  – Half Scholarship – 50% discount – $147.50 due
  – Partial Scholarship – 25% discount – $221.25 due

APS/Atlanta Public School Nominated Scholarship

Schools must be invited to participate. Please contact education@treesatlanta.org if you are uncertain if your school is eligible or has received an invitation. (APS Schools enrolled in Urban TreeTracker have priority consideration.)

• Click here to apply.

Parent/Guardian Nominated Scholarship

Any parent or guardian may apply for this scholarship for their child.

• Click here to apply.
  

Our scholarships are awarded with the purpose of:

• Encouraging and enabling greater interest in environmental education, outdoor play, and stewardship of our urban forest.
• Making outdoor summer camp experiences accessible to more students from diverse communities in Atlanta.

We are grateful for the support from Southwire, Georgia Forestry Foundation, and the generous gifts of donors to Trees Atlanta for making camp scholarships possible.

Interested in sharing your love of nature with budding environmental stewards? Join our Camp Staff! We have opportunities available for varying levels of experience, from current high schoolers to experienced professionals. See below for more details.

Camp Counselor

Our Camp Counselors are the backbone of our camp programming. Working with the Camp Lead, the Counselors will guide groups of biking campers up and down the Atlanta BeltLine, teach lessons based in urban ecology, and lead all kinds of crafts and activities to help campers make lasting positive memories and cultivate a sense of appreciation for nature.

Interested applicants can learn more and find instructions for application here.

Camp Intern

Camp Internships are a great opportunity for high school graduates, college students, and budding professionals to develop their environmental education skills! Camp Interns also learn from mentors well-versed in the field and have the chance to add to their professional conservation networks. Duties include supporting Counselors in facilitating daily camp functions, managing a team of Junior Interns, and also having opportunities to try their hand at leading lessons and activities. 

Interested applicants can learn more and find instructions for application here. 

Junior Intern

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