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Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Perkerson

Perkerson Recreation Center · $65/week · ★ 4.2 (17 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and describes the City of Atlanta's 'Camp Best Friends' program, which includes the Centers of Hope Camp at Perkerson Recreation Center. This is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operating from June 3 to July 26, 2024, with a weekly fee of $35. The camp is run by the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, and a search on acacamps.org did not yield results for 'Centers of Hope Camp - Perkerson' or 'Camp Best Friends' in Atlanta. There is no specific language regarding staff background checks on the camp's page. The City of Atlanta's Facebook page is linked, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'Perkerson Recreation Center' show a 4.3-star rating based on 234 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and programs, though not specifically detailing the summer camp experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Centers of Hope Camp Best Friends - Perkerson 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: 770 Deckner Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
  • Phone: 404-546-6740
  • 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 - Perkerson

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