Registration officially opens today, Wednesday, April 15, for the beloved Camp Hamby Day Camp in Summerville, a long-standing summer tradition that has impacted generations of families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
Trion Football will host a youth football camp June 3, 4, and 5 at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
The camp is open to children ages 5 through 12 and will run each evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Participants will receive skills, drills, and instruction from Trion coaches and players, giving young athletes a chance to learn fundamentals and improve their game.
The cost is $30 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. Payment and registration will be accepted the day of camp at the stadium. Cash or checks will be accepted, with checks made payable to Trion Football.
Chattooga County 4-H and ANR have announced that F.D. Roosevelt State Park has been selected as the destination for this year’s annual “Into the Wild” Camp.
Students will take part in a three-day, two-night adventure from June 1 through June 3, exploring Georgia’s largest state park. Camp activities will include hiking, swimming, and fishing, along with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about Georgia’s natural resources.
The cost to attend is $80, with payment due by May 1st. Organizers say space is limited, so families are encouraged to register early.
For more information, contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at (706) 857-0744
Families with creative children can begin making summer plans now as Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville prepares to host its annual Art Camp in June.
According to Davia Weatherill, executive director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, this year’s camp will be held June 23 through June 26 and will be open to rising third through eighth graders.
Weatherill said it is not too early for families to begin thinking about summer camp opportunities.
For more information about Art Camp, the Paradise Garden Foundation can be reached by phone at (706) 808-0800 or by email at info@paradisegardenfoundation.org.
In addition to the children’s camp, adults are also invited to take part in a Plein Air Class scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class will feature an outdoor guided painting session.
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, located at 200 North Lewis Street in the Pennville Community, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For generations of families in Chattooga County, Camp Hamby has been a summertime tradition where children learn, grow, and build friendships in a setting rooted in faith and community. Operated by local United Methodist Churches, the long-running day camp has served as a welcoming place for kids to explore their relationship with Jesus while enjoying a full schedule of classic camp activities.
Youth golfers will have new opportunities to learn the game in 2026 with a series of Youth Golf Programs launching at the Trion Golf Course Clubhouse. Organizers say the programs are designed to help children improve golf skills, build confidence, and make new friends in a fun, structured environment.