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18 Best Day Camps in Marietta, GA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 day camp programs in Marietta, GA for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
18 Best Day Camps in Marietta, GA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
Marietta, GA parents have one thing working against them: choice. There are more day camp options than a Saturday afternoon of research can hold. So we ranked the field for 2026 using the signal we trust: verified ratings, claimed status, and program completeness. We pulled the 18 programs that came up cleanest. Use this as your starting list. Call the top three. Don't try to evaluate twenty.
How we picked these
We ranked the Marietta, GA day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Marietta, GA that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Georgia state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. Due West Academy
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.9
The case for Due West Academy in Marietta: a steady 4.9 parent rating built on 115 reviews. A substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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2. Parker-Chase Preschool of West Cobb
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.4
We included Parker-Chase Preschool of West Cobb because the public signal is steady: a 4.4-star public rating, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Marietta.
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3. Turf Tank
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.9
Turf Tank is a day camp in Marietta that earned its place on this list through a parent rating of 4.9 across 159 public reviews and a usable public description of the program.
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4. Turf Tank
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.9
Turf Tank is a day camp in Marietta that earned its place on this list through a parent rating of 4.9 across 159 public reviews and a usable public description of the program.
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5. Camp Invention
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Camp Invention made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, a 5.0-star public rating in Marietta.
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6. Camp Julliette Low
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose Camp Julliette Low: a steady parent rating of 5.0, plus a workable description of the program's focus in Marietta.
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7. The Salvation Army Marietta Corps
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.2
The Salvation Army Marietta Corps is a day camp in Marietta that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 4.2 and the basics covered in public, with enough to start a conversation.
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8. Mind Body Sports Summer Camp Marietta
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 5.0
The case for Mind Body Sports Summer Camp Marietta in Marietta: a 5.0 parent rating. A public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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9. The Salvation Army Marietta Corps
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.2
The Salvation Army Marietta Corps is a day camp in Marietta that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 4.2 and the basics covered in public, with enough to start a conversation.
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10. Mind Body Sports Summer Camp Marietta
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 5.0
The case for Mind Body Sports Summer Camp Marietta in Marietta: a 5.0 parent rating. A public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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11. Shaping Minds Summer Camp
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.7
Why we chose Shaping Minds Summer Camp: public reviews averaging 4.7 stars, plus a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Marietta.
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12. Shaping Minds Summer Camp
Location: Marietta, GA · Parent rating: 4.7
Why we chose Shaping Minds Summer Camp: public reviews averaging 4.7 stars, plus a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Marietta.
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13. Mind Body Sports Camp
Location: Marietta, GA
Mind Body Sports Camp in Marietta surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time, and a workable description of the program's focus.
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14. Camp Ruach
Location: Marietta, GA
Camp Ruach is a day camp in Marietta that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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15. Mind Body Sports Camp
Location: Marietta, GA
Mind Body Sports Camp in Marietta surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time, and a workable description of the program's focus.
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16. Camp Ruach
Location: Marietta, GA
Camp Ruach is a day camp in Marietta that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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17. Kidz2leaders
Location: Marietta, GA
Why Kidz2leaders made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year in Marietta.
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18. Camp Cheatham Hill
Location: Marietta, GA
Why Camp Cheatham Hill made the cut: the basics covered in public, with enough to start a conversation, the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year in Marietta.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Marietta, GA?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Georgia's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.