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General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly)

Multiple Centers · $50/week

The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp offers weekly themed activities, field trips, and swimming for children aged 5-12 at various recreation centers.

▌ Editor's read The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operating weekly from June 3 to August 2, 2024, at multiple recreation centers. The camp offers themed weeks, field trips, and swimming, with a registration fee of $50 per week for residents. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While background checks are not explicitly stated for staff on the camp page, it is generally expected for municipal employees. The City of Savannah has a Facebook page (cityofsavannah) and an Instagram handle (@cityofsavannah) where updates and information are shared. Google reviews for 'City of Savannah Parks and Recreation' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and community programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Address: 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
  • Phone: (912) 351-3837

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly)

What ages does General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) accept?
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) 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 (Resident Weekly) cost?
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly)'s hours?
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) 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 (Resident Weekly)?
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) 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 (Resident Weekly) provide lunch?
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) 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 (Resident Weekly) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Savannah?
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Weekly) 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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