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Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp

Washington Recreation Center · $110/week

Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp is a day camp offered by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and ma...

▌ Editor's read The Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp is listed on the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) website as part of their 2026 summer camp offerings. The camp is a day program, with a listed cost of $110 per week. As it is offered through a municipal parks department, the owner type is classified as 'municipal-parks'. The provided URL is a general page for DPR summer camps, and specific details like staff ratios, background check policies, or ACA accreditation for this particular camp are not available on this page. The camp's focus is on STEAM activities, as indicated by its name. No social media handles or founder information were found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. stem 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1250 Taylor St NW, Washington, DC 20011
  • Cost notes: USD. DC Department of Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp

What ages does Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp accept?
Little STEAM Engine STEAM 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 STEAM Engine STEAM Camp cost?
Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp publishes $110/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 STEAM Engine STEAM Camp's hours?
Little STEAM Engine 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 Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp?
Little STEAM Engine 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 Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp provide lunch?
Little STEAM Engine 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 Little STEAM Engine STEAM Camp compare to other stem camps in Washington?
Little STEAM Engine 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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