Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–5 · $68/week
Directory · United States · Washington DC · Washington
▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 3–5

Little Explorers Camp

Washington Recreation Center · $68/week

Little Explorers Camp, offered by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of engaging activities for young children at the Washington Recre...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 2026 Summer Camps page, which lists 'Little Explorers Camp' as one of their offerings. This camp is specifically for ages 3-5 and is held at the Washington Recreation Center. The DPR website does not mention ACA accreditation for its camps. As a municipal program, it is operated by the DC government. The website includes links to their Instagram (@dcdpr) and Facebook (DCDPR) pages. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff are not explicitly stated on the general camp page, the DPR is a government agency, implying standard hiring practices. Google reviews for 'Washington Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.1 stars from 103 reviews, with comments often praising the facilities and community programs. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks.
◍
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Little Explorers Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. community/rec center programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 3001 15th 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 Little Explorers Camp

What ages does Little Explorers Camp accept?
Little Explorers Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Little Explorers Camp cost?
Little Explorers Camp publishes $68/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 Little Explorers Camp's hours?
Little Explorers 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 Little Explorers Camp?
Little Explorers 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 Little Explorers Camp provide lunch?
Little Explorers 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 Little Explorers Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Washington?
Little Explorers 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Little Explorers Camp with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing Little Explorers Camp against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Little Explorers Camp.