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Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp

Washington Recreation Center · $163/week

Full STEAM Ahead! is a day camp offered by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for ages 6-13.

▌ Editor's read The Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp is offered by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) as part of their 2026 summer camp program. The camp is listed at a cost of $162.50 per week, making it an affordable option. It caters to children aged 6-13, providing a broad age range for participation. As a municipal program, it falls under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. The website provides general information about DPR camps but lacks specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular camp. Social media handles for DPR (Instagram: dcdpr, Facebook: DCDPR) are available, indicating an active online presence for the department.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1250 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
  • 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 Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp

What ages does Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp accept?
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp cost?
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp publishes $163/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 Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp's hours?
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM 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 Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp?
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM 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 Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp provide lunch?
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM 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 Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp compare to other stem camps in Washington?
Full STEAM Ahead! STEAM Camp is one of 8 stem 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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