Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–9 · $945/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–9

Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp

Dahlonega, Georgia · $945/week · ★ 4.4 (72 reviews)

A Christian summer camp in the North Georgia mountains offering a variety of programs for youth, with a focus on...

▌ Editor's read Camp Glisson is an ACA accredited overnight camp located in Dahlonega, Georgia, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for 90 years, since 1927, and is owned by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Glisson show an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 320 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children, the caring staff, and the beautiful natural setting. The camp offers various programs, including the Village Mini Camp, designed for younger campers to experience a shorter overnight stay. Social media handles include @campglisson on Instagram and 'campglisson' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

Camp Glisson - Village Mini 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 overnight/sleepaway program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–9
  • Address: 690 Camp Glisson Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
  • Phone: (706) 864-6181
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $405 for a 3-day/2-night session. Calculated weekly cost.

2 sessions (2 one-week), from Jun 7 to Jun 12.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Mini Camp Session 1 Jun 7 – 9, 2026 · 1 week · $405
  • Mini Camp Session 2 Jun 10 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $405

↗ What parents like

  • Faith-based programming
  • Focus on community building
  • Variety of outdoor activities

↘ Watch for

  • Short session duration
  • Limited session availability

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp

What ages does Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp accept?
Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp is open to children ages 7–9. 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 Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp cost?
Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp publishes $945/week for the standard session. $405 for a 3-day/2-night session. Calculated weekly cost. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp?
Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp provide lunch?
Camp Glisson - Village Mini 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.
How does Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Dahlonega?
Camp Glisson - Village Mini Camp is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Dahlonega 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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