DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)
Recreational summer camp for children at Lucious Sanders Recreation Center in DeKalb County.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs activity search page, specifically filtered for 'Summer Camps'. While it lists various summer camp options, there isn't a dedicated website for the 'DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) Jun 22-26 Ages 7-9' itself. The camp is offered by DeKalb County Recreation, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program appears to be a day camp, with the listing showing a weekly fee of $66. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff ratios, background check policies, or founder details could be found on this general activity listing. Google reviews for 'Lucious Sanders Recreation Center' show a 4.2-star rating from 196 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and staff, though not specifically about the summer camp program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 7am-6pm
- Address: Lucious Sanders Recreation Center, 2484 Bruce St, Lithonia, GA 30058
- Phone: 770-322-2900
- Cost notes: $66 per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)
- What ages does DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) accept?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) 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 DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) cost?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) publishes $66/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)'s hours?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) runs 7am-6pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders)?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) 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 DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) provide lunch?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) 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 DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) compare to other community/rec center camps in Lithonia?
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) is one of 20 community/rec center camps in Lithonia 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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Camps near here
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- DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs - Lucious Sanders Recreation Center Summer Camp · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 7–9 · $66/week
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 7–9 · $66/week
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 7–9 · $66/week
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- DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs - Lucious Sanders Recreation Center Summer Camp · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 10–12 · $66/week
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 5–6 · $66/week
- DeKalb Summer Camp (Lucious Sanders) · Lucious Sanders Recreation Center · Ages 10–12 · $66/week