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Aurora Day Camp

Aurora Day Camp · ★ 5.0 (7 reviews)

Aurora Day Camp provides a free, medically supervised summer day camp experience for children with cancer and their siblings in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

▌ Editor's read Aurora Day Camp's website loads successfully and clearly outlines its mission to provide a free, medically supervised summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings. The camp has been operating for 18 years, founded by Amy G. Baxter, and is a nonprofit organization. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes medical supervision and safety, partnering with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 5.0 stars based on 10 reviews, with reviewers consistently praising the positive impact on children and the dedication of the staff. The program is a day camp, and social media handles like @auroradaycamp on Instagram and AuroraDayCamp on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Since 200818+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 3–16

Aurora Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2008 (18 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 3–16
  • Address: 7901 Roberts Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA
  • Cost notes: FREE, USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Aurora Day Camp

What ages does Aurora Day Camp accept?
Aurora Day Camp is open to children ages 3–16. 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.
Who runs Aurora Day Camp?
Aurora Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 18 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Aurora Day Camp provide lunch?
Aurora Day Camp 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 Aurora Day Camp compare to other specialty camps in Atlanta?
Aurora Day Camp is one of 17 specialty 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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