What ages does Junior High Camp accept?

Junior High Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Junior High Camp cost?

Junior High Camp publishes $625/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Junior High Camp's hours?

Junior High 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 Junior High Camp accredited?

Yes — Junior High Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 Junior High Camp provide lunch?

Junior High 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 Junior High Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn?

Junior High 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.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–15

Junior High Camp

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

A traditional overnight camp for junior high students with a variety of classic camp activities.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 192799+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Junior High 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: 1927 (99 years)
Operator: Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 12–15
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 3130 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Phone: (706) 820-1163
Cost notes: $625 (Default Fee)

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

Classic camp experience
Builds independence

↘ Watch for

May be too traditional for some

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Junior High Camp

What ages does Junior High Camp accept?: Junior High Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Junior High Camp cost?: Junior High Camp publishes $625/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Junior High Camp's hours?: Junior High 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 Junior High Camp accredited?: Yes — Junior High Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 99 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 Junior High Camp provide lunch?: Junior High 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 Junior High Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn?: Junior High 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.

Planning guides

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