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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–15

Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center

CT Martin · ★ 4.5 (710 reviews)

Teen academy offering a variety of activities for ages 13-15 at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, part of the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation, loads successfully and details the 'Camp Best Friends' program, which includes the Atlanta Teen Academy at various locations, including CT Martin. This indicates a municipal-parks ownership type. The site mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from June 3 to July 26, 2024, for ages 5-15, with the Teen Academy specifically for ages 13-15. While specific Google reviews for 'Atlanta Teen Academy - CT Martin' were not readily available, the broader 'Camp Best Friends' program is a long-standing initiative by the city. The website lists social media handles for the Department of Parks and Recreation as @atlrecandparks on both Instagram and Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program or the broader Camp Best Friends on the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center 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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 13–15
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 3200 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA
  • Phone: (404) 546-3000
  • 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 - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center

What ages does Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center accept?
Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center is open to children ages 13–15. 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 - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center cost?
Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center 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 - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center's hours?
Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center 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 - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center?
Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center 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 - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center 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 - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Atlanta?
Atlanta Teen Academy - C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center 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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