Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–11 · $860/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–11

Camp Glisson - Village Elementary

Dahlonega, Georgia · $860/week · ★ 4.4 (72 reviews)

Camp Glisson offers a faith-based overnight camp experience in the North Georgia mountains, focusing on outdoor adventure, community, and spiritual growth fo...

▌ Editor's read Camp Glisson's website, glisson.org, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to over 200 health and safety standards. The camp has been operating for 90 years, founded by Rev. Mike Cash, and is owned by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Glisson' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 476 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on children, the caring staff, and the beautiful natural setting. The camp offers overnight programs for various age groups, including the 'Village Elementary' program, emphasizing outdoor activities and spiritual development.
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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 8–11

Camp Glisson - Village Elementary sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Address: 690 Camp Glisson Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
  • Cost notes: Standard fee. Tiered pricing available.

11 sessions (11 one-week), from May 24 to Jul 24.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 May 24 – 29, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 2 May 31 – Jun 5, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 3 Jun 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Mini Camp Session 1 Jun 7 – 9, 2026 · 1 week · $405
  • Mini Camp Session 2 Jun 10 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $405
  • Session 4 Jun 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 5 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 6 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 7 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 8 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $860
  • Session 9 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $860

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Glisson - Village Elementary

What ages does Camp Glisson - Village Elementary accept?
Camp Glisson - Village Elementary is open to children ages 8–11. 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 - Village Elementary cost?
Camp Glisson - Village Elementary publishes $860/week for the standard session. Standard fee. Tiered pricing available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Glisson - Village Elementary accredited?
Yes — Camp Glisson - Village Elementary 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 - Village Elementary?
Camp Glisson - Village Elementary 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 - Village Elementary provide lunch?
Camp Glisson - Village Elementary does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Glisson - Village Elementary compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Dahlonega?
Camp Glisson - Village Elementary 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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