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Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville Recreation Center

Thomasville · ★ 4.4 (42 reviews)

Teen academy offering a variety of activities for ages 13-15 at the Thomasville Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation page for 'Camp Best Friends,' which includes information about the Atlanta Teen Academy at Thomasville. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings. The program is a day camp for youth aged 5-15, running from June 3 to July 26, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The cost is $50 per week. The City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofatlanta) is linked. Google reviews for 'Camp Best Friends' generally show a rating of 3.8 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents appreciating the affordability and variety of activities, though some mention occasional organizational issues. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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: 1835 Henry Thomas Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
  • Phone: (404) 624-0303
  • 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 - Thomasville Recreation Center

What ages does Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville Recreation Center accept?
Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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 - Thomasville Recreation Center cost?
Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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 - Thomasville Recreation Center's hours?
Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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 - Thomasville Recreation Center?
Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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 - Thomasville Recreation Center provide lunch?
Yes — Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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 - Thomasville Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Atlanta?
Atlanta Teen Academy - Thomasville 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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