Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–12 · $80/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–12

Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp

Lake Allatoona · $80/week · ★ 4.1 (19 reviews)

Camp Best Friends offers an overnight camp experience at Lake Allatoona for children aged 8-15, focusing on traditional camp activities and nature exploration.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation page for 'Camp Best Friends,' which includes an overnight camp at Lake Allatoona. This camp is for children aged 8-15, with sessions running from June 2 to July 26, 2024. The cost is listed as $80 per week. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp' or 'Camp Best Friends Atlanta.' Google reviews for 'Camp Best Friends Atlanta' show a 3.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with some positive comments about activities and staff, and some negative comments regarding communication and organization. The camp is clearly operated by a municipal parks department.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 2255 Adams Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
  • Phone: (404) 546-6788
  • Cost notes: $80/week for residents, $135/week for non-residents.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp

What ages does Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp accept?
Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp cost?
Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp publishes $80/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp's hours?
Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp?
Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp 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 Lake Allatoona Overnight Camp provide lunch?
Lake Allatoona Overnight 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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