What ages does Community Center Summer Camp accept?

Community Center Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Community Center Summer Camp cost?

Community Center Summer Camp publishes $10/week for the standard session. USD. Flat fee for 8 weeks. $40 for Hamilton County Residents, $80 for Non-Residents. Early bird registration available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Community Center Summer Camp's hours?

Community Center Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Community Center Summer Camp?

Community Center Summer 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 Community Center Summer Camp provide lunch?

Community Center Summer 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–16

Community Center Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $10/week

The Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp offers an affordable day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, education, and social d...

▌ Editor's read The Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp, operated by the City of Chattanooga's Department of Community Development, offers a day camp program for children aged 5-12. The camp runs for 9 weeks, from May 28 to July 26, 2024, at various community centers across the city. The cost is notably low at $10 per week, with a one-time $25 registration fee. Activities include field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, educational activities, and social development. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. While the website mentions a focus on safety, there is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Chattanooga Community Centers' generally show positive feedback for the facilities and programs, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The official Facebook page for Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors is 'ChattanoogaParksAndOutdoors'.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Community Center Summer 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
Ages: 6–16
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address: 1918 Union Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 643-6050
Cost notes: USD. Flat fee for 8 weeks. $40 for Hamilton County Residents, $80 for Non-Residents. Early bird registration available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Community Center Summer Camp

What ages does Community Center Summer Camp accept?: Community Center Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Community Center Summer Camp cost?: Community Center Summer Camp publishes $10/week for the standard session. USD. Flat fee for 8 weeks. $40 for Hamilton County Residents, $80 for Non-Residents. Early bird registration available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Community Center Summer Camp's hours?: Community Center Summer Camp runs 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Community Center Summer Camp?: Community Center Summer 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 Community Center Summer Camp provide lunch?: Community Center Summer 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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Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Community Center Summer Camp.

Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp · City of Chattanooga · Ages 6–12 · $75/week
Chattanooga Community Center Summer Camp - Ages 13-16 · East Chattanooga · Ages 13–16 · $5/week
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences - Camp Invention: Spark · Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences - Camp Invention: Spark · Ages 5–12
Community Center Summer Camp - Teen (Non-Resident) · East Chattanooga Community Center · Ages 13–16 · $9/week
Community Center Summer Camp - Teen (Resident) · East Chattanooga Community Center · Ages 13–16 · $4/week
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Non-Resident) · Multiple Community Centers · Ages 6–12 · $9/week
Community Center Summer Camp - Youth (Resident) · Multiple Community Centers · Ages 6–12 · $4/week