Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–9 · $380/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–9

Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp

Georgia · $380/week · ★ 4.4 (72 reviews)

A shorter, introductory overnight camp experience for younger campers at Camp Glisson.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Glisson website loads as a real camp site, offering various summer camp programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming its commitment to health, safety, and program quality standards. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Glisson is a ministry of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, indicating a church ownership model, and has been operating for 90 years since 1927. The camp offers overnight programs, including traditional camp, adventure programs, and leadership development. Google reviews for Camp Glisson show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 308 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children, the caring staff, and the beautiful natural setting. Social media handles found on the site are @campglisson for Instagram and 'campglisson' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–9
  • Address: 690 Camp Glisson Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Phone: (706) 864-6181
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Total cost $380 for 3 days

2 sessions (2 one-week), from Jun 14 to Jun 19.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Mini Camp Session 3 Jun 14 – 16, 2026 · 1 week · $380
  • Mini Camp Session 4 Jun 17 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $380

↗ What parents like

  • Introductory camp
  • Shorter duration

↘ Watch for

  • Younger campers only

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp

What ages does Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp accept?
Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp is open to children ages 7–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp cost?
Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp?
Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Dahlonega?
Camp Glisson - Outpost Mini Camp is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Dahlonega that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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