Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident)
The Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp offers affordable, supervised summer activities for youth aged 5-12 at various community centers across Chattano...
▌ Editor's read The Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp is a day camp program for youth aged 5-12, operated by the City of Chattanooga's Department of Community Development. The website, chattanooga.gov/government/community-development/community-centers/community-center-summer-camp, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including a weekly cost of $8.75 for non-residents. The camp runs from May 28 to August 2, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. While the website mentions a registration process and required forms, it does not explicitly state information regarding staff background checks or staff-to-camper ratios. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has a Facebook page (@ChattanoogaParksAndOutdoors) which promotes various city programs, including summer camps. Google reviews for 'Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp' are not specific enough to provide a consolidated rating or count for this particular program, as results often refer to individual community centers or general city services.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Address: 613 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Phone: (423) 643-6050
- Cost notes: Early Bird Registration (March 7th - April 5th): $70.00 for Non Residents for 8 weeks. Regular Registration (April 6th - May 1st): $80.00 for Non Residents for 8 weeks.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident)
- What ages does Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) accept?
- Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) 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 Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) cost?
- Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) publishes $9/week for the standard session. Early Bird Registration (March 7th - April 5th): $70.00 for Non Residents for 8 weeks. Regular Registration (April 6th - May 1st): $80.00 for Non Residents for 8 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident)'s hours?
- Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) runs Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident)?
- Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) 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 Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
- Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) 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 Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) compare to other community/rec center camps in Chattanooga?
- Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) is one of 6 community/rec center camps in Chattanooga 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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