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▌ Specialty · Ages 3–10

Beauvoir Summer

Cathedral Heights · $600/week

Beauvoir Summer offers a variety of themed day camps for children aged 3-11 on the campus of the National Cathedral Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

▌ Editor's read Beauvoir Summer is a day camp program hosted by The Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School, for children aged 3-11. The camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their themed weekly sessions, which include activities like sports, arts, and STEM. The camp explicitly states that 'All Beauvoir Summer staff undergo a thorough background check,' indicating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, it operates under the umbrella of a well-established independent school. Google reviews for The Beauvoir School show a rating of 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, with parents praising the school's nurturing environment and strong community. The camp offers a diverse range of activities utilizing the school's facilities, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, and outdoor spaces. Social media handles for the school are @beauvoirschool on Instagram and 'beauvoirschool' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–10

Beauvoir Summer is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 3–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3500 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Beauvoir Summer

What ages does Beauvoir Summer accept?
Beauvoir Summer is open to children ages 3–10. 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 Beauvoir Summer cost?
Beauvoir Summer publishes $600/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Beauvoir Summer's hours?
Beauvoir Summer runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Beauvoir Summer?
Beauvoir Summer is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Beauvoir Summer provide lunch?
Beauvoir Summer 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 Beauvoir Summer compare to other specialty camps in Washington?
Beauvoir Summer is one of 13 specialty camps in Washington 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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