Taste of Camp
A shorter, introductory overnight camp experience for younger campers to get a taste of camp life.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Taste of 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
- 79 (1947 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3130 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
- Phone: (706) 820-1163
- Cost notes: $320 (Default Fee) for a Mon-Wed or Wed-Fri 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 first-time campers
- Short and affordable
↘ Watch for
- Very short duration
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Taste of Camp
- What ages does Taste of Camp accept?
- Taste of Camp is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Taste of Camp cost?
- Taste of 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 Taste of Camp's hours?
- Taste of 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 Taste of Camp accredited?
- Yes — Taste of Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1947 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 Taste of Camp?
- Taste of Camp is operated by a private business, with 1947 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 Taste of Camp provide lunch?
- Taste of 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 Taste of Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn?
- Taste of 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Taste of Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
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- Younger Elementary Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 8–12 · $625/week
- Kayak Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 12–15 · $625/week
- Mini Outdoor High Adventure · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 12–15 · $320/week
- Celebration Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 15–21 · $575/week
- Horseback Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 10–12 · $795/week