About First Camp After-School

First Camp is licensed by Bright from the Start, an agency of the State of Georgia. We are located in downtown Decatur at 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030 in the Activities Building of First Baptist Church 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 divided into two programs, “First Camp After-School” during the school year and “First Camp Summer” during the summer months.

First Camp holds full-day School Break Camps during the Decatur City break weeks, and full-day Summer Camps with field trips during the summer months.

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. (First Camp will pick up students on early release days at no additional charge). 

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.

Registration is for the complete semester (Fall and Spring). Families have the option of sending their child 3 or 5 days to After-School Camp.

After-School Program Hours

2:00pm to 6:00pm

After-School Program Cost

• $50 non-refundable registration fee

• $70 a week for 3 day camp (You may select the days, days cannot be substituted.)

• $100 a week for 5 day camp

• $70 a day for full-day holiday camps

Location 

First Camp After-School is located in downtown Decatur at 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030 at First Baptist Church Decatur in the Activities Building (behind the Education Building/near baseball field). Areas available for After-School 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, are separated ensuring the safety of all campers.

Option for Daily Transportation to First Camp from City of Decatur Schools 

Transportation is an optional service we provide. You may opt out or sign up for transportation on the days your child is at First Camp. The fees for transportation will be grouped with your tuition payment. Boosters and car seats are available on our vans.

Drop off/Pick Up Procedure

We drive vans to Decatur City Schools and pick up students currently in Pre-K through 5th grade and bring them back to the Camp. (First Camp will pick up students on early release days at no additional charge). All children must be checked in and out through our front desk by a parent, guardian or authorized escort. Authorized escorts must show valid ID upon pick up – even parents!  If an escort that is not listed on your form needs to pick up your child, you must notify First Camp by email at jmason@fbcdecatur.com and they must show a valid photo ID. We cannot release any child to unlisted escorts. 

Late Fees

Parents will be assessed a late fee of $15 every 15 minutes beginning at 6:15pm - 6:30pm and every 15 minutes after (6:15pm - 6:30pm = $15, etc.).

After-School Activity Schedule

• Mondays & Tuesdays - Art and Craft Days: 3:30 - 4:30pm

• Wednesdays - Allen Memorial Library: 4:00 - 5:00pm

Enrichment Classes for an Additional Fee

Enrichment Classes, located at First Camp during after-school hours for an additional fee include Dance, Soccer, Decatur Fine Arts Academy Lessons, and Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir. You will need to sign up separately for these classes. NOTE: First Camp After-School enrollment is required for select enrichment classes.

• Thursdays - Creative Movement and Dance Ballet, PreK-5th graders 3:30pm - 4:30pm (After-School enrollment required)

• Fridays - Soccer Shots, PreK-2nd graders 3:15pm - 4:00pm, and 3rd-5th graders 4:15pm - 5:00pm (After-School enrollment required)