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Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3)

Center for Puppetry Arts · $400/week · ★ 4.8 (3300 reviews)

The Center for Puppetry Arts offers day camps for grades 2-3, focusing on puppet creation, performance, and exploration of puppetry traditions.

▌ Editor's read The Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) is a day camp program offered by the Center for Puppetry Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 1978. The camp focuses on teaching children the art of puppetry, including puppet creation, performance, and exploring different puppetry traditions. The website highlights that teaching artists lead the programs, ensuring specialized instruction. While the camp website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the Center for Puppetry Arts itself has a strong reputation. Google reviews for the Center for Puppetry Arts generally show a high rating of 4.8 stars from over 2,000 reviews, with many praising the engaging exhibits and educational programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The Center's social media handles are @ctr_puppetry_arts on Instagram and CenterforPuppetryArts on Facebook.
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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 7–8

Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.

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: Arts
  • Ages: 7–8
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $380 for members.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3)

What ages does Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) accept?
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) is open to children ages 7–8. 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 Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) cost?
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) publishes $400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $400 median for arts camps in Atlanta. USD. $380 for members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3)'s hours?
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. 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 (Grades 2-3)?
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) 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 (Grades 2-3) provide lunch?
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) 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 Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) compare to other arts camps in Atlanta?
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 2-3) is one of 12 arts 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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