Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–18 · $625/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–18

Camp Lookout

Lookout Mountain, GA · $625/week · ★ 4.7 (86 reviews)

A traditional overnight camp experience for boys and girls on Lookout Mountain, focusing on personal growth, outdoor...

▌ Editor's read Camp Lookout, located on Lookout Mountain, GA, is a non-profit overnight camp for boys and girls that has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Dr. David and Mrs. Anne Johnson. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their children's independence and the caring staff. The program emphasizes outdoor activities, skill development, and fostering a strong sense of community among campers.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Since 195670+ years operating
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Camp Lookout is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3130 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
  • Cost notes: Tiered pricing is available. See individual programs for specific costs.

Runs 24-hour residential, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 1 to Jul 31.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 2 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 3 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 4 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 5 Jun 28 – 30, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 6 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 7 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 8 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $625
  • Session 9 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $625

↗ What parents like

  • Tiered pricing available
  • Focus on personal growth

↘ Watch for

  • No phone or email contact available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Lookout

What ages does Camp Lookout accept?
Camp Lookout is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Lookout cost?
Camp Lookout publishes $625/week for the standard session. Tiered pricing is available. See individual programs for specific costs. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Lookout's hours?
Camp Lookout runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Lookout accredited?
Yes — Camp Lookout is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 Lookout?
Camp Lookout is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 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 Lookout provide lunch?
Camp Lookout 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 Lookout compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn?
Camp Lookout is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn 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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