City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp
The City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp offers an affordable, activity-filled summer experience for children aged 5-12 at various recreation centers acr...
▌ Editor's read The City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their summer day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp is operated by the City of Savannah's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at multiple recreation centers. The cost is notably affordable at $50 per week, with a one-time registration fee of $25. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While specific Google reviews for the 'City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp' are not readily available, the City of Savannah's main Google profile has a 3.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, which is not directly applicable to the camp itself. Social media handles for the City of Savannah are @cityofsavannah on Instagram and 'cityofsavannah' on Facebook, which likely cover the Parks and Recreation department's activities.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
City of Savannah General Summer Day 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 traditional day camp program.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
- Phone: (912) 351-3837
- Cost notes: USD. $50/week for city residents, $70/week for non-residents. Scholarships available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp
- What ages does City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp accept?
- City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp cost?
- City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp's hours?
- City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp?
- City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp 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 City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
- City of Savannah General Summer Day 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 City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Savannah?
- City of Savannah General Summer Day Camp is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Savannah 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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