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Aqua Day Camp

Washington Recreation Center · $93/week

Aqua Day Camp, offered by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, provides a summer day camp experience with a focus on aquatic activities at various recreati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 2026 Summer Camps page, indicating that Aqua Day Camp is a program offered by a municipal parks department. The DPR website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and child protection registry checks. While a specific page for "Aqua Day Camp" was not found, the general camp information suggests it is a day camp. The DPR's Instagram handle is @dcdpr and their Facebook handle is DCDPR. Google reviews for "Aqua Day Camp" specifically were not found, but the DC Department of Parks and Recreation generally has a positive reputation. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Further details about the specific Aqua Day Camp program would require navigating the DPR registration portal or waiting for 2026 camp brochures.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Aqua Day 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 aquatic 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: Aquatic
  • Ages: 6–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 1275 15th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Phone: (202) 673-7647
  • Cost notes: USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Aqua Day Camp

What ages does Aqua Day Camp accept?
Aqua Day Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Aqua Day Camp cost?
Aqua Day Camp publishes $93/week for the standard session. USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Aqua Day Camp's hours?
Aqua Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 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 Aqua Day Camp?
Aqua Day 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 Aqua Day Camp provide lunch?
Aqua Day 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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