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Art Box Camps

Alexandria · $335/week

Art Box Camps, offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provide creative day camp experiences for children focusing on various art forms.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities summer camp page, which lists 'Art Box Camps' as one of their offerings. These are day camps, with various sessions available throughout the summer, focusing on different art themes like 'Art Box: Clay Creations' and 'Art Box: Drawing & Painting'. The camps are designed for specific age groups, typically 6-12 years old. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is a specific staff-to-camper ratio provided. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety and quality of programs offered.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Art Box 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 9am-4pm 6/22-26
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Art Box Camps

What ages does Art Box Camps accept?
Art Box Camps is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Art Box Camps cost?
Art Box Camps publishes $335/week for the standard session. That sits 22% above the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Art Box Camps's hours?
Art Box Camps runs 9am-4pm 6/22-26. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Art Box Camps?
Art Box 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 Art Box Camps provide lunch?
Art Box 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 Art Box Camps compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Art Box Camps is one of 61 specialty 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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