DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)
Recreational summer camp for children at Lucious Sanders Recreation Center in DeKalb County.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs activity search page, specifically for summer camps. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The camp is listed as 'DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) Jun 22-26 Ages 10-12' with a cost of $66. The program type is day camp. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the activity listing. The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Facebook page is 'dekalbcountyga'. Google reviews for 'Lucious Sanders Recreation Center' show a 4.1-star rating based on 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and programs, though specific summer camp reviews are not detailed. No founder or director name is listed on the activity page. The website does not mention background checks for staff.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) 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 community/rec center 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 10–12
- Hours: 7am-6pm
- Address: Lucious Sanders Recreation Center, 2484 Bruce St, Lithonia, GA 30058
- Phone: 770-322-2900
- Cost notes: $66 per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)
- What ages does DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) accept?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) is open to children ages 10–12. 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 DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) cost?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) publishes $66/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)'s hours?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) runs 7am-6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) provide lunch?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) 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 DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) compare to other community/rec center camps in Lithonia?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) is one of 20 community/rec center camps in Lithonia 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders).
- DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs - Lucious Sanders Recreation Center Summer Camp · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 10–12 · $66/week
- DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs - Lucious Sanders Recreation Center Summer Camp · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 10–12 · $66/week
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 10–12 · $66/week
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