Augusta's city day camps ran June 1 to July 31 in 2026 at $50 a week; Kroc and Phinizy camps, Fleming Pool, the Aquatics Center and three splash pads.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Summer 2027 camp dates and pool openings are not posted yet, so this guide gives the 2026 details from each organizer’s own page; we update it as the 2027 sign-ups open (the Kroc opened its 2026 sign-up March 9).
Richmond County schools let out Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Augusta’s summer then runs on city day camps at community centers, the Kroc Center’s camp, nature camp at Phinizy Swamp, one outdoor city pool, the indoor Aquatics Center and three splash pads. In 2026 the city’s camps cost $50 a week.
Who to call
- City camps, pools and splash pads: Augusta Recreation and Parks, 706-796-5025; online registration
- Kroc Center: 1833 Broad St., camp page
- Closures and pool status: the city’s status updates page
Summer day camps
| Camp | 2026 dates | Hours | 2026 cost | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Recreation and Parks Summer Day Camps | June 1 to July 31 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $50 a week | Not listed |
| Kroc Summer Camp | May 27 to Aug. 1 | 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $170 a week, $140 for members | 5 to 12 |
| Phinizy Swamp Explorers Summer Camp | June 1-26, by the week | Weekdays | $230 a week, $215 for members | Rising 1st to 6th graders |
The city’s camps offer arts and crafts, group games, weekly field trips and pool visits. In 2026 there was no camp on June 19 or June 29 to July 3. Early Risers (7 to 9 a.m.) and Afternoon Adventures (3 to 6 p.m.) were available at some sites. The camps run at nine community centers:
- Robert Howard, 103 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah, 706-826-1370
- Henry H. Brigham, 2463 Golden Camp Road, 706-771-2654
- May Park, 622 4th St., 706-724-0504
- Blythe Area Recreation Center, 3129 Highway 88, Blythe, 706-592-4988
- Bernie Ward, 1941 Lumpkin Road, 706-790-0588
- McBean, 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah, 706-560-2628
- Sand Hills, 2540 Wheeler Road, 706-842-1912
- Carrie J. Mays Family Life Center, 1014 11th Ave., 706-821-2828
- Warren Road, 300 Warren Road, 706-860-0986
Kroc Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with a weekly theme and a swim in the Kroc’s pool each week; campers bring lunch, snacks and a water bottle. In 2026 registration opened March 9, families who booked all 10 weeks before May 21 got 20% off, and scholarships were available at the front desk.
Phinizy’s Swamp Explorers spend the week on guided hikes, science activities and nature crafts in the 1,100-acre park; before and after care is $50 a week. The camp says spots fill quickly, and it asks for four weeks’ notice for a full refund.
Pools
| Pool | Where | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Pool (outdoor) | Next to Bernie Ward Community Center, 1941 Lumpkin Road | Opened late May in 2026 | City notice |
| Augusta Aquatics Center (indoor) | 3157 Damascus Road | Year-round | Open swim noon to 4 p.m. weekdays, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday |
| Henry H. Brigham Swim Center (indoor) | Henry H. Brigham Park, 2463 Golden Camp Road | Closed for repairs | Boiler work scheduled for the week of Nov. 22, 2026 |
At the Augusta Aquatics Center a day pass is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students and military; a 12-visit pass is $36, $30 and $24. The Brigham Swim Center has been closed since a motor failure on Oct. 31, 2025; the city expects filter valves in October 2026 and boiler work in November, then testing before it reopens. The city also lists Jones Pool as temporarily closed.
The Kroc Center has an indoor water park with a lazy river, slides, a splash pad and lap lanes, Visit Augusta says in its pools guide; check the Kroc for day-pass hours.
Splash pads
The city’s park finder lists splash pads at Wood Park, 1898 Highland Ave.; Brookfield Park, 2740 Mayo Road; and McBean Park, 1151 Hephzibah-McBean Road. Parks are generally open dawn to dusk.
Other summer days out
- The Riverwalk and the Augusta Canal for early-morning or evening walks; see our walking and biking trails guide.
- Phinizy Swamp Nature Park trails and boardwalk, 1858 Lock and Dam Road.
- The Fourth of July: the city’s fireworks over the Savannah River are on our Fourth of July page.
- Summer school for Richmond County students runs June 2-30, five days a week.
Frequently asked questions
How much is summer day camp with Augusta Recreation and Parks? In 2026 the city’s Summer Day Camps cost $50 a week and ran 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 1 to July 31, at community centers across the county.
What public pools are open in Augusta in summer? The city’s outdoor Fleming Pool, next to the Bernie Ward Community Center, opens in late May. The indoor Augusta Aquatics Center is open year-round. The Henry H. Brigham Swim Center is closed for repairs.
Where are the splash pads in Augusta? Wood Park, 1898 Highland Ave.; Brookfield Park, 2740 Mayo Road; and McBean Park, 1151 Hephzibah-McBean Road.
When do Richmond County schools get out for summer 2027? The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Summer school runs June 2-30.
What this means for you
- Sign up early: the Kroc opened registration March 9 last year, and Phinizy says its weeks fill quickly.
- The city’s camps are $50 a week; ask your community center about early and late care.
- For indoor swimming, use the Aquatics Center until Brigham reopens.
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