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Boost Camp

Washington Recreation Center · $40/week

Boost Camp is a general summer day camp offered by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, providing a variety of activities for children at the Washingto...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 2026 Summer Camps registration page. "Boost Camp" is listed as one of the many camp options available through DPR, specifically at the Washington Recreation Center. The cost is listed as $40 per week. The website does not provide specific details about the Boost Camp's curriculum, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp. DPR's general social media handles are @dcdpr on Instagram and DCDPR on Facebook. There is no specific website for "Boost Camp" itself, and it is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for "Boost Camp" specifically are not available, as it appears to be a program within the larger DPR offerings. The owner type is municipal-parks, and it is a day camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Boost Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 11–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1000 P St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • 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 Boost Camp

What ages does Boost Camp accept?
Boost Camp is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Boost Camp cost?
Boost Camp publishes $40/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 Boost Camp's hours?
Boost Camp 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 Boost Camp?
Boost 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 Boost Camp provide lunch?
Boost 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.
How does Boost Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Washington?
Boost Camp is one of 5 community/rec center 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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