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Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills

Peachtree Hills Recreation Center · $65/week · ★ 4.2 (13 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official page for Camp Best Friends, operated by the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation. This indicates a municipal-parks owner type. The camp is a day camp, offering programs for youth aged 5-15, with a cost of $35 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks. The program emphasizes recreation, education, and personal development. Google reviews for 'Peachtree Hills Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 105 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the friendly staff and variety of activities. The camp's Facebook handle is 'AtlantaDPR', but an Instagram handle was not readily found on the site. The camp has been a long-standing program within the city's recreational offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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: 308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
  • Phone: 404-546-6770
  • 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 - Peachtree Hills

What ages does Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills accept?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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 - Peachtree Hills cost?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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 - Peachtree Hills's hours?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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 - Peachtree Hills?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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 - Peachtree Hills provide lunch?
Yes — Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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 - Peachtree Hills compare to other community/rec center camps in Atlanta?
Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Peachtree Hills 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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