First Camp After-School, School Break and Summer Camp Program
A Licensed After-School Program at First Baptist Decatur
For over thirty years we have been committed to furnishing quality care for elementary-aged children in the Decatur area. Our goal is to provide the students in our care with a safe, healthy, and educational environment.
First Camp is licensed by Bright from the Start, an agency of the State of Georgia. First Camp is divided into two programs, “First Camp After-School” during the school year and “First Camp Summer” during the summer months.
For more information contact Jotholyn Mason, 404-373-1653, jmason@fbcdecatur.com
About First Camp After-School
First Camp After-School Program serves the children of the Decatur City Schools. We drive vans to these schools and pick up students currently in Pre-K through 5th grade and bring them back to the Camp.
Once there, students are given a nutritious snack, have large muscle playtime, arts and crafts, science experiments, and homework time. There are options for enrichment classes at an additional cost.
Enrichment Classes include Dance, Soccer, Decatur Fine Arts Academy Classes, and Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir. Enrichment classes are available during First Camp After-School hours. First Camp After-School Enrollment is required for select enrichment classes. You will need to sign up separately for enrichment classes.
Registration is for the complete semester (Fall and Spring). Families have the option of sending their child 3-5 days to after-school camp. First Camp also holds full-day camps with field trips during the Decatur City break weeks.
First Camp Spring Break
Spring break Camp dates 04/1-04/5
First Camp Cost: $50/day for grades PreK–5.
Snacks and drinks are provided. Students bring lunch.
Location: First School Camp Activity Building
Each day has a special theme and involves a variety of different activities, including arts and crafts, group games, an optional movie, and plenty of movement. Choose camps from the menu. Check the box for each camp session for which you would like to enroll your child.
Camp hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Please arrive at camp by 9:30 a.m.
Students need a water bottle and lunch (no tree nuts or peanuts).
First Camp will provide morning and afternoon snacks.
FBCD First Camp: After-school enrollment is not a prerequisite to attending all-day camps. Registration is limited.
How to Register: Registration link for new prospective parents Parent Portal (childpilot.com)
Registration link for parents who have already have a First Camp ChildPilot account ChildPilot
First Camp Summer
The First Camp Summer program begins May 28 and runs through July 26 (excluding the week of July 1-5). Each week of camp has its own awesome theme! They are:
May 28-31: Aqua World
June 3-7: Animal Kingdom
June 10-14: Art
June 17-21: Science Discovery
June 24-28: Sports
July 8-12: Fairy Tales
July 15-19: Young Chef
July 22-26: Magic Tree House
Camps are for children ages 5-12 (we do not take any children outside of these ages), and the cost is $300 for the week or $180 for 3 days. Except for the week of Memorial Day (May 27), First Camp is a 5-day program. Click here to learn more!
First-time campers: Register here!
Returning campers: Register here!
First Camp After-School
Enrichment Classes
Dance
This class requires enrollment in First-Camp After-School
Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop (K-2nd) and Jazz, Hip Hop (3rd-5th)
Register here: Creative Movement and Dance Enrichment Classes
Soccer
This class requires enrollment in First-Camp After-School
Register here: Soccer Shots Enrichment Classes
Decatur Fine Arts Academy
Register here: Decatur Fine Arts Academy Enrichment Classes
Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir
Register here: Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir Enrichment Classes
CONTACT US
Both First Camp After-School and Summer programs are located at First Baptist Decatur in the Activities Building (behind the Education Building/near baseball field). 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
Areas available to both programs are the baseball field, a large playground, an inside gym, a large games room, craft room, kitchen area, and several other classrooms. Because of the multiple play areas available, age groups, as well as different activities, can be separated ensuring the safety of all campers.
If you have any questions please contact us using the form below or call at 404-373-1653.