General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly)
The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp offers weekly themed activities, field trips, and recreational opportunities for children aged 5-12 at various...
▌ Editor's read The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp is a day camp program for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Savannah's Parks and Recreation Department. The website, savannahga.gov/3910/Summer-Camp, loads successfully and provides details on weekly themes, registration, and locations at various community centers. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is managed by a municipal entity. The City of Savannah's main Facebook page (cityofsavannah) and Instagram (@cityofsavannah) are active, though specific camp-related social media is not highlighted. Google reviews for 'City of Savannah Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.0 stars based on over 100 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement, and occasional mentions of communication issues. The camp offers a structured program with field trips and themed activities, indicating a focus on engagement and recreation.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address: 6400 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
- Phone: (912) 351-3837
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly)
- What ages does General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) accept?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) is open to children ages 6–12. 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) cost?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) publishes $70/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly)'s hours?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly)?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) provide lunch?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) 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 General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Savannah?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Non-Resident Weekly) is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Savannah 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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