Summer Arts Camp
Camp Best Friends offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Summer Arts Camp, for children aged 5-15 across multiple locations in Atlanta, Georgia.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation's 'Camp Best Friends' page, which is a real camp website. The page details various summer day camp programs for youth aged 5-15, including a specific 'Summer Arts Camp' at the South Bend Center for Arts & Culture. The camp is operated by the City of Atlanta, making its owner type 'municipal-parks'. While the site does not explicitly state an ACA accreditation, it does mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The website lists a Facebook handle for the City of Atlanta as 'cityofatlanta'. Google reviews for 'Camp Best Friends Atlanta' show a rating of 3.8 stars from 12 reviews, with some reviewers praising the variety of activities and affordability, while others mentioned occasional organizational issues. The cost is listed as $35 per week for residents.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Summer Arts Camp 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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Financial hardship assistance is available, if applicable.
- Session lengths
- 35-day
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Phone: (404) 546-6788
- Cost notes: $35/week for residents, $110/week for non-residents.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Arts Camp
- What ages does Summer Arts Camp accept?
- Summer Arts Camp 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 Summer Arts Camp cost?
- Summer Arts Camp publishes $35/week for the standard session. That sits 91% below the $400 median for arts camps in Atlanta, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Arts Camp's hours?
- Summer Arts Camp 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 Summer Arts Camp?
- Summer Arts 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 Summer Arts Camp provide lunch?
- Summer Arts 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.
- Does Summer Arts Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — Summer Arts Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Summer Arts Camp compare to other arts camps in Atlanta?
- Summer Arts Camp 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Arts Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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