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Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan

Anthony Flanagan Recreation Center · $65/week

Affordable summer day camp offering recreational activities, arts, and educational enrichment for Atlanta youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and describes 'Camp Best Friends,' a summer day camp program offered by the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation. The camp is for children aged 5-12 and operates from June 3 to July 26, 2024, at various Centers of Hope locations, including the Anthony Flanagan Recreation Center. The cost is $35 per week. The program focuses on recreation, education, and enrichment activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Anthony Flanagan Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 106 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs, though specific camp reviews are not prominent.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan 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 community/rec center program.

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: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1530 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
  • Phone: 404-546-6788
  • Cost notes: $35/week for residents, $110/week for non-residents. Financial hardship assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan

What ages does Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan accept?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan cost?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan publishes $65/week for the standard session. $35/week for residents, $110/week for non-residents. Financial hardship assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan's hours?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan 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 Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan 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 Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan provide lunch?
Yes — Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan 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 Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan compare to other community/rec center camps in Atlanta?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Anthony Flanagan 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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