Summer camps are not just about making sure students stay busy during the summer months, it’s about enriching their lives.

Young men and women seeking fun and enriching activities for the summer months can turn to The Gathering Place, the faith-based student leadership ministry that seeks to use internships and team-building programs to create strong leaders for tomorrow.

Local churches have been busily preparing for the end of the year, which ushers in the start of Vacation Bible School. Youngsters throughout Glynn County can spend their time out learning at one of several locations. The following is a sampling of the programs:

Summer is a time for young athletes to take their game to the next level. Several camps around the Golden Isles offer instruction during the summer months to help athletes improve in their game or games of choice. Local camps include:

For parents looking to keep their children occupied this summer, Glynn County’s Recreation and Parks Department offers a variety of options.

Summer break for children usually starts off with excitement at the prospect of freedom. That, however, doesn’t take long to wane. And sure enough, it won’t be long before kiddies will be looking for something to do. But parents do have options and some of them even buoy creativity.

Two of the top reasons people venture to Jekyll Island are the Millionaires Village and wildlife conservation — notably, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Two camps run by the Jekyll Island Authority dip into both of these attractions.

Summer jobs can be a great way for area teenagers to make some money, get valuable job experience and, if they make a good impression, earn an invitation to work again the following summer.