Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center

About Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center

Join us for a summer filled with exciting experiences! Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center will be offering day and overnight camps June - July for ages 6-16. Throughout each week, campers will have unique opportunities to engage in activities that connect them to the outdoors. To register for a camp, visit the camp registration page or call (770) 784-3059.

Overnight Camps: All overnight camps include a bed in our onsite lodge-style rooms and meals in our Dining Hall. Drop off on Monday is at 10:30 am with pickup at 11:00 am on Friday, unless otherwise noted.

Gone Fishin' - Ages: 11-13 | Cost: $350 - Monday, June 8th – Friday, June 12th, 2026 - While the parents are away, the kids will fish and play all day! This camp is perfect for young anglers eager to enhance their fishing skills, from understanding fishing regulations, to knot tying, casting, and making their own lures. Campers will also dive into learning more about fish habitats, biology, and conservation through exciting activities with special guests and a field trip. The week will wrap up with a fishing tournament, all while capturing the magic of summer camp fun along the way!

Outdoor Team Challenge - Ages: 11-13 | Cost: $350 - Monday, June 22nd – Friday, June 26th, 2026 - Ready, set, adventure! Campers will build friendships through exciting team challenges and high-energy activities like canoeing, archery, fishing, and more. Throughout the week, they will compete to earn points for their team while developing new skills, working together with teammates, and building their knowledge of Georgia wildlife. At this camp, teamwork truly makes the dream work!

Shooting Sports - Ages: 12-16 | Cost: $315 - Monday, June 29th – Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 3:00 pm - Shooting sports can be a whole lot of fun, but with that comes a great deal of responsibility. Shooting Sports Camp will get your youngster started on the path to becoming a safe and responsible shooter. Campers will learn the basic rules of gun safety along with the proper handling of rifles, shotguns, and archery equipment. Safety will be emphasized as campers learn the fundamentals of shooting while participating in various shooting activities. They will also learn how to safely clean, maintain, and store firearms.

Out Huntin' Camp - Ages: 12-16 | Cost: $350 - Monday, July 13th – Friday, July 17th, 2026 - Interested in becoming a hunter but don't how to get started? Out Huntin' is meant for you! Spend the week with us here at CEWC learning about Georgia's game animals and how to successfully pursue them. You will learn basic wildlife biology and behavior, hunter safety practices, hunting methods, and firearms handling, as well as game processing and preparation for the table. By week's end, participants will earn their Georgia's Hunter Safety Certification with the successful completion of the required exam.

Adventures in Conservation Education (ACE) - Ages: 12-14 | Cost: $200 - Monday July 20th - Friday July 24th, 2026 - ACE is a unique camp for middle school students focusing on wildlife conservation. Participants will spend five days learning about Georgia wildlife via hands-on activities and day trips in the north Georgia Mountains. Campers will explore the Blue Ridge and Cumberland Plateau ecoregions by snorkeling in a mountain creek, discussing black bear research, visiting a fish hatchery, and caving for endemic salamanders and bats. Thanks to a grant from The Environmental Resources Network, the cost of this camp is only $200 per person.