Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–12 · $320/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–12

Elementary Mini Camp

Lookout Mountain, GA · $320/week · ★ 4.7 (86 reviews)

A mini-camp for elementary-aged children to experience the fun of overnight camp in a shorter timeframe.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Elementary Mini Camp 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
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 3130 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
  • Phone: (706) 820-1163
  • Cost notes: $320 (Default Fee) for a Sunday-Tuesday session.

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 · $320
  • Session 2 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 3 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 4 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 5 Jun 28 – 30, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 6 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 7 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 8 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $320
  • Session 9 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $320

↗ What parents like

  • Good for younger campers
  • Short and affordable

↘ Watch for

  • Very short duration

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Elementary Mini Camp

What ages does Elementary Mini Camp accept?
Elementary Mini Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Elementary Mini Camp cost?
Elementary Mini Camp publishes $320/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Elementary Mini Camp's hours?
Elementary Mini Camp 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 Elementary Mini Camp accredited?
Yes — Elementary Mini Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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.
Does Elementary Mini Camp provide lunch?
Elementary Mini Camp 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 Elementary Mini Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn?
Elementary Mini Camp 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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