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Lowell School

Shepherd Park · $500/week

Lowell School offers a variety of summer day camps for children from age 3 through 8th grade, focusing on themes like arts, sports, and academic enrichment.

▌ Editor's read The Lowell School summer programs website loads successfully, detailing day camp options for children aged 3 through 8th grade. Programs are categorized into themes such as arts, sports, and academic enrichment, with specific offerings like 'Art Explorers' and 'Basketball Camp'. The camp is part of the Lowell School, an independent school, indicating a 'school' owner type. The website states that 'All Lowell Summer Programs staff undergo background checks and receive training in health and safety protocols,' which is a notable strength. While not ACA accredited, the school itself has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from 58 Google reviews. Social media handles found are @lowellschool on Instagram and 'lowellschool' on Facebook, both active. No specific staff-to-camper ratios were published on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–10

Lowell School 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: 1640 Kalmia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20012, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lowell School

What ages does Lowell School accept?
Lowell School 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 Lowell School cost?
Lowell School publishes $500/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lowell School's hours?
Lowell School 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 Lowell School?
Lowell School 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 Lowell School provide lunch?
Lowell School 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 Lowell School compare to other specialty camps in Washington?
Lowell School 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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