Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–12 · $150/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–12

Junior Ranger History Camp

Fort King George Historic Site · $150/week

Junior Ranger History Camp at Fort King George State Historic Site offers children aged 6-12 a hands-on exploration of colonial life, history, and nature.

▌ Editor's read The Junior Ranger History Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, hosted by Fort King George State Historic Site, part of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. The camp's website, explore.gastateparks.org, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including dates (June 10-14, 2024), cost ($150), and activities. The curriculum focuses on colonial life, history, and nature, with activities such as musket drills, colonial games, and exploring the fort. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the site. As a program of a state park, it is operated by a municipal parks entity. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or mention of staff background checks was found. Google reviews for Fort King George State Historic Site generally praise the historical experience, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from 385 reviews, indicating a well-regarded location for historical education.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Junior Ranger History 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 specialty 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
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: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305
  • Cost notes: $150 total. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required upon sign-up. The remaining $100 is due on the first day.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Junior Ranger History Camp

What ages does Junior Ranger History Camp accept?
Junior Ranger History Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Junior Ranger History Camp cost?
Junior Ranger History Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Junior Ranger History Camp's hours?
Junior Ranger History Camp runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Junior Ranger History Camp?
Junior Ranger History 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 Junior Ranger History Camp provide lunch?
Junior Ranger History 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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