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Top 5 Summer Camps in Alpharetta, GA

May 21, 20252 min read

Top 5 Summer Camps

It's almost summer and you know what that means......schools are about to be out for the school year! If you are looking for some summertime entertainment for your kids, we've got you covered with a list of 5 great summer camps located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

1. Wills Park Summer Camp - Session 4

Supervised activities, arts and crafts, swimming, special events, and much more! For More details - CLICK HERE.

2. Kings Ridge Summer Camp Offerings

Kings Ridge is a private school located off Bethany Bend in Alpharetta, GA, and offers a variety of summer camps. Camps include sports, drama, food, art, and more. For more details - CLICK HERE!

3. Camp Rays - Cheerleading Camps

Camps include Allstar Choreography Camps, Clinics, and Game Camps. For more details - CLICK HERE!

4. Chukkar Farm Adventure Summer Camp

Campers will have plenty of daily exercise with hiking, exploration, and team sports. Campers will have daily art classes. Laced throughout the camp, a social component of respect, team building, and a commitment to environmental conservation. CLICK HERE!

5. Building Character - Summer Acting Camp

Offering summer camps with the option of half or full days. The camps are based on age group. Building Character is an approved Fulton County Schools Vendor. For more details - CLICK HERE!

Learn More About Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, Georgia is what it claims itself to be: Awesome! With approximately 54,000 residents and located less than 25 miles from Atlanta, Alpharetta offers its residents a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment, and endless shopping opportunities. The schools are top-rated - both public and private. Homes are stunning! With golf communities, swim/tennis communities, and communities with their own private lake, you will find a variety to choose from.


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Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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