What ages does Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp accept?

Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp is open to children ages 4–10. 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.

What are Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp's hours?

Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp?

Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 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 Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp provide lunch?

Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet 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.

▌ Theater/Music · Ages 4–10

Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp

Atlanta, GA

The Center for Puppetry Arts offers summer day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on puppet creation, performance, and storytelling.

▌ Editor's read The Center for Puppetry Arts offers Puppet Summer Camp as a day camp program for children aged 5-12, with different age groups and themes each week. The camp focuses on creating puppets, writing scripts, and performing, culminating in a showcase for families. The Center for Puppetry Arts, established in 1978, is a non-profit organization, indicating a strong foundation and mission-driven approach. Google reviews for the Center for Puppetry Arts show a rating of 4.7 stars based on over 2,000 reviews, suggesting high visitor satisfaction. While the website details program activities and age groups, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp leverages the expertise and resources of a dedicated puppetry institution, providing a unique and immersive artistic experience.

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Since 198145+ years operating

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 4–10

Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. theater/music content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1981 (45 years)
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Money & Policies

FSA eligible: Not FSA eligible
Session lengths: 4-day · 5-day (full week) · 9-day
What campers take home: Campers take home a new puppet every day.

Details

Category: Theater/Music
Ages: 4–10
Hours: 9am-4pm
Address: 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 873-3391
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp

What ages does Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp accept?: Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp is open to children ages 4–10. 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.
What are Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp's hours?: Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp?: Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 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 Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet Camp provide lunch?: Center for Puppetry Arts - Puppet 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.

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