Learn, Play, Explore: VSU Offers Summer Fun for Everyone

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University is excited to announce a summer calendar filled with family friendly activities for community members of all ages. This includes Broadway-caliber musical theatre; outdoor walking trails; art exhibits; museum tours; recreation and athletic camps; and more.

There is something for everyone to enjoy on campus. Explore the opportunities below and discover new ways to learn, connect, and make the most of your summer. 

JUNE 2026

Get Active: Valdosta State University offers a Walking Trail System that encourages all ages to go outside and get moving. Main Campus is home to a 1.35-mile Fitness Route and a Scenic Route. A 0.45-mile trail may be found on North Campus across from South Georgia Medical Center. Visit www.valdosta.edu/walkingtrail to learn more.

Art in Odum: Valdosta State University’s Art in Odum initiative offers a permanent collection that features hundreds of works covering a wide variety of media, aesthetic outlooks, and visual expression, as well as several centuries of creative expression. Odum Library is also home to rotating gallery spaces that bring in fresh, new perspectives a few times a year. Visit www.valdosta.edu/library for hours of operation.

African American History: The Copeland African American Museum at Valdosta State University is a destination for anyone seeking inspiration, knowledge, a change of perspective, and food for conversation. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to visit the museum and spend some time examining, exploring, and analyzing the innovative, creative, and intelligent contributions of African Americans throughout history. Visit https://copelandaam.org to learn more.

Recreation Camp: Valdosta State University Campus Recreation presents Summer Camp for community children ages 6-11. All programs and activities are designed to encourage social growth and life skill development through exercise, teamwork, community building, positive competition, and healthy sportsmanship. Visit www.valdosta.edu/recreation for more information. 

Women’s Basketball: Coach Chandler Merkerson and the Valdosta State University Lady Blazers host a Day Camp June 1-4 for kids in Grades 1-8. Visit www.ladyblazerbasketball.com for more information.

Musical Theatre: Peach State Summer Theatre at Valdosta State University presents “Anything Goes” June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, and 27. This premiere professional summer stock theatre program has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1990. The Georgia Legislature designed it the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia. Visit www.valdosta.edu/psst for tickets and more information.

Soccer Camp: Coach Stephen Andrew and the Valdosta State University Blazers host a Summer Youth Skills Camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 13 June 8-11. Visit www.vstateblazers.com for more information.

Baseball Camp: Coach J.D. Hulse and the Valdosta State University Blazers host Summer Youth Camp June 8-11 and June 15-18. Visit www.vstateblazers.com for more information.

Musical Theatre: Peach State Summer Theatre at Valdosta State University presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” June 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, and 28. This premiere professional summer stock theatre program has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1990. The Georgia Legislature designed it the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia. Visit www.valdosta.edu/psst for tickets and more information.

Basketball Camp: Coach Mike Helfer and the Valdosta State University Blazers host a Little Blazer Camp for players in grades first through fourth June 15-18 and an Instructional Day Camp for players in grades fourth through 10^th  June 22-26. Visit www.helferbasketball.com for more information. 

Volleyball Camp: Coach Kaleigh Zoucha and the Valdosta State University Blazers host an Individual Skills Camp June 29-July 2 for players entering Grades 4-12. Visit www.vstateblazers.com for more information.

JULY 2026

Get Active: Valdosta State University offers a Walking Trail System that encourages all ages to go outside and get moving. Main Campus is home to a 1.35-mile Fitness Route and a Scenic Route. A 0.45-mile trail may be found on North Campus across from South Georgia Medical Center. Visit www.valdosta.edu/walkingtrail to learn more.

Art in Odum: Valdosta State University’s Art in Odum initiative offers a permanent collection that features hundreds of works covering a wide variety of media, aesthetic outlooks, and visual expression, as well as several centuries of creative expression. Odum Library is also home to rotating gallery spaces that bring in fresh, new perspectives a few times a year. Visit www.valdosta.edu/library for hours of operation.

African American History: The Copeland African American Museum at Valdosta State University is a destination for anyone seeking inspiration, knowledge, a change of perspective, and food for conversation. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to visit the museum and spend some time examining, exploring, and analyzing the innovative, creative, and intelligent contributions of African Americans throughout history. Visit https://copelandaam.org to learn more.

Recreation Camp: Valdosta State University Campus Recreation presents Summer Camp for community children ages 6-11. All programs and activities are designed to encourage social growth and life skill development through exercise, teamwork, community building, positive competition, and healthy sportsmanship. Visit www.valdosta.edu/recreation for more information. 

Musical Theatre: Peach State Summer Theatre at Valdosta State University presents “Anything Goes” July 1 and 3. This premiere professional summer stock theatre program has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1990. The Georgia Legislature designed it the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia. Visit www.valdosta.edu/psst for tickets and more information.

Musical Theatre: Peach State Summer Theatre at Valdosta State University presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” July 2 and 4. This premiere professional summer stock theatre program has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1990. The Georgia Legislature designed it the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia. Visit www.valdosta.edu/psst for tickets and more information.

Baseball Camp: Coach J.D. Hulse and the Valdosta State University Blazers host Summer Youth Camp July 6-9. Visit www.vstateblazers.com for more information.

Volleyball Camp: Coach Kaleigh Zoucha and the Valdosta State University Blazers host a Team Training Camp July 9-10, a Team Competition Camp July 10-11, and an Advanced Skills July 13-15 for players in Grades 7-12. They will also host Volleykids Camp July 6-7 for kids entering PreK-Grade 6. Visit www.vstateblazers.com for more information.

Soccer Camp: Coach Stephen Andrew and the Valdosta State University Blazers host a Summer Youth Skills Camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 13 July 20-23 and a Summer Camp for high school girls July 18. Visit www.vstateblazers.com for more information.

Basketball Camp: Coach Mike Helfer and the Valdosta State University Blazers host an Instructional Camp for players in grades fourth through 10^th July 27-31. Visit www.helferbasketball.com for more information.