General Summer Day Camp - Savannah
The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp offers a variety of activities including field trips, swimming, and arts and crafts for children aged 5-15.
▌ Editor's read The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their summer camp offerings. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-15, running from June 3 to July 26, 2024, with hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Activities include field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, and games. The camp is operated by the City of Savannah's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The City of Savannah has a Facebook page (cityofsavannah) and an Instagram handle (@cityofsavannah), which likely cover the camp as part of broader city services. Google reviews for 'City of Savannah Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 103 reviews, with some positive comments about park facilities and programs, though no specific reviews for the summer camp were found.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah 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 to 5:00 PM
- Address: 642 E Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31405
- Phone: (912) 351-3837
- Cost notes: Fees vary for residents ($50/week or $100/session) and non-residents ($70/week). Scholarships available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about General Summer Day Camp - Savannah
- What ages does General Summer Day Camp - Savannah accept?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah cost?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Fees vary for residents ($50/week or $100/session) and non-residents ($70/week). Scholarships available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are General Summer Day Camp - Savannah's hours?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah runs 8:00 AM to 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah provide lunch?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah compare to other traditional day camp camps in Savannah?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah 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.
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