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Abrakadoodle Art Camps

Charles Houston Rec Center, 901 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314 & Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $269/week

Abrakadoodle Art Camps, offered through Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, provide creative art experiences for children a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists Abrakadoodle Art Camps as one of their offerings. These are day camps held at various community centers like Charles Houston Rec Center and Oswald Durant Center. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and child protective services checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for Abrakadoodle are not listed, the general camp information page indicates a commitment to safety. Abrakadoodle itself is a franchise, but these specific camps are run by the city. Google reviews for 'Abrakadoodle Art Camps Alexandria VA' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging art projects and enthusiastic instructors. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for municipal programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Abrakadoodle Art Camps 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 arts 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: Arts
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-323-4400
  • Cost notes: USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Abrakadoodle Art Camps

What ages does Abrakadoodle Art Camps accept?
Abrakadoodle Art Camps is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Abrakadoodle Art Camps cost?
Abrakadoodle Art Camps publishes $269/week for the standard session. USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Abrakadoodle Art Camps's hours?
Abrakadoodle Art Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Abrakadoodle Art Camps?
Abrakadoodle Art Camps 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 Abrakadoodle Art Camps provide lunch?
Abrakadoodle Art Camps 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 Abrakadoodle Art Camps compare to other arts camps in Alexandria?
Abrakadoodle Art Camps is one of 5 arts camps in Alexandria 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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