Fulford Center at East Georgia prepares for summer camps

The Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center on the Swainsboro campus of East Georgia State College will hold a variety of camps this summer to serve the area’s youth.

To kick off the 2022 summer camps, the Emanuel Arts Council is hosting an art camp June 6 through June 8.

This camp has already filled up with students, but a waiting list has been created. The camp will be from 9:00 a.m. until noon for rising third through fifth graders. Full of guided learning experiences designed to maximize each child’s creativity, this annual camp will focus on drawing, painting, and imagination.

Discovery STEM Camp will be held June 13 through June 16 from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

This camp is open to rising third through fifth graders, and participation is limited to 20 campers. The cost is $125. During this four-day event, students will take part in engineering design challenges and learn about related STEM careers. Real-world connections will be made for each student, and they will also set their own STEM career goals. This camp is hosted by Magnolia Midlands Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC).

Makerspace Day Camp will be held June 20 from 8 a.m. until noon. A makerspace is a place where students can create, problem-solve, and develop skills, talents, thinking, and mental rigor. The camp is $15 and open to rising third through fifth graders. This camp is hosted by Magnolia Midlands Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC).

Astronomy Camp is set for June 28 through June 30 and will be hosted by the Fulford Center and Magnolia Midlands GYSTC. The camp is from 8 a.m. until noon each day and is available for rising first and second graders. The camp is $45, and participation is limited to 20 campers. The camp will provide a unique experience as campers explore the solar system and universe, engaging in fun, hands-on activities as they explore what lies beyond.

Finally, in its 10th year at the Fulford Center, Camp Invention will be held July 11 through July 15 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for rising third through sixth graders. Camp Invention is a nationally recognized unique summer opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on activities. At Camp Invention, campers will learn how to think like inventors, problem-solve, collaborate, and create. Scholarships are provided through Nordson Corporation, and the maximum number of campers is 50.

All camps will be held at the Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center. To learn more or to register for any of these camps, contact the Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center at 478-289-2464 or email hdsmith@ega.edu.