Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South
A teen academy program at the At-Promise South location, part of Atlanta's Camp Best Friends.
▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official page for Camp Best Friends, operated by the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation. The Atlanta Teen Academy at At-Promise South is a component of this larger program, specifically targeting teens aged 13-15. The camp is free for Atlanta residents and focuses on leadership development, career readiness, and community service. The website mentions that all Camp Best Friends staff undergo background checks and drug screenings. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation for this particular program. Google reviews for 'Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South' are not readily available, but the broader 'Camp Best Friends' program has a 3.8-star rating from 16 Google reviews, with some parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is clearly a municipal program, run by the City of Atlanta.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
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: 13–18
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 740 McDaniel St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
- Phone: (404) 546-6788
- Cost notes: Free for Atlanta Teen Leaders Club Members only.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South
- What ages does Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South accept?
- Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South is open to children ages 13–18. 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 Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South cost?
- Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for Atlanta Teen Leaders Club Members only. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South's hours?
- Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South?
- Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South 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 Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South provide lunch?
- Yes — Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South compare to other community/rec center camps in Atlanta?
- Atlanta Teen Academy - At Promise South is one of 9 community/rec center camps in Atlanta 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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