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Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Resident)

Multiple Community Centers · $4/week

The Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp offers affordable day camp experiences for youth aged 5-12 across multiple community centers in Chattanooga, Ten...

▌ 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 camp runs for 9 weeks, from May 28 to July 26, 2024, and is offered at 10 different community centers. The cost is remarkably low at $3.75 per week, with registration handled directly at the community centers. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While specific Google reviews for the 'Community Center Summer Camp' itself are not readily available, the Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Facebook page (facebook.com/ChattanoogaParksAndOutdoors) serves as a central hub for information. The program's affordability and accessibility across multiple locations are significant strengths.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Address: 1250 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
  • Phone: (423) 643-6000
  • Cost notes: Early Bird Registration (March 7th - April 5th): $30.00 for Hamilton County Residents for 8 weeks. Regular Registration (April 6th - May 1st): $40.00 for Hamilton County Residents for 8 weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Resident)

What ages does Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Resident) accept?
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (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 (Resident) cost?
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Resident) publishes $4/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Resident)'s hours?
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (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 (Resident)?
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (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 (Resident) provide lunch?
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (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 (Resident) compare to other community/rec center camps in Chattanooga?
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (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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