The City of Atlanta, Department of Parks and Recreation offers Camp Best Friends as an active and healthy living summer camp option by providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) understands the importance of blending education with play to provide an enriching environment and works to maintain that connection throughout the summer break. 

Registration for Camp Best Friends 2024 is now open.

The program runs from June 3 – July 19, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Financial hardship assistance is available, if applicable. Multi-child discount available.

Centers of Hope Camps:

$35 for residents/week; $110 for non-residents/week

Anthony Flanagan (ages 5-12)

Bessie Branham (ages 5-12)

C.T. Martin – formerly Adamsville (ages 5-18)

Dunbar (ages 5-12)

Grant Park (ages 5-12)

Grove Park (ages 5-12)

M.L. King Jr. (ages 5-12)

Peachtree Hills (ages 5-12)

Perkerson (ages 5-12)

Pittman Park (ages 5-12)

Rosel Fann (ages 5-12)

William Walker – formerly Ben Hill (ages 5-12)

Athletic Camps: 

$65 for residents/week; $110 for non-residents/week

Washington Park | Swim & Tennis Camp (ages 5-12)

Summer Arts Camp: 

$35 for residents/week; $110 for non-residents/week

South Bend for Arts & Culture (ages 5-12)

Therapeutic Camp: 

$35 for residents/week; $110 for non-residents/week

Coan Park (ages 6-18)

Atlanta Teen Academy: 

Free – Atlanta Teen Leaders Club (members only)

C.T. Martin | Atlanta Teen Academy (ages 13-18)

Thomasville | Junior Academy (ages 13-14)

Register at your local recreation center or on-line at iPARCS.