General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III)
The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational...
▌ Editor's read The City of Savannah's General Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their summer camp offerings. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, running in multiple sessions at various community centers. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, and educational components, with field trips also mentioned. The camp is operated by the City of Savannah's Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks, it does provide contact information for inquiries. Google reviews for 'City of Savannah Parks and Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating from 116 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the site. Social media handles for the City of Savannah are @cityofsavannah on Instagram and 'cityofsavannah' on Facebook, which feature general city updates, including some related to parks and recreation.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) 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: 642 E Victory Dr, Savannah, GA 31405
- Phone: (912) 351-3837
- Cost notes: Cost is $100 per session for residents. Session III is June 22-July 2, 2026.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III)
- What ages does General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) accept?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) 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 (Resident Session III) cost?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) publishes $100/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 (Resident Session III)'s hours?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) 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 (Resident Session III)?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) 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 (Resident Session III) provide lunch?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) 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 (Resident Session III) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Savannah?
- General Summer Day Camp - Savannah (Resident Session III) 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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