Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 5–13 · $335/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 5–13

Art Box Musical Theater

Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $335/week

Art Box Musical Theater offers a day camp experience focused on musical theater for children, operated by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists 'Art Box Musical Theater' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal entity. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid and AED.' The camp is a day camp, with specific dates and times listed for various age groups. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, which is generally positive for a municipal department. No specific social media handle for 'Art Box Musical Theater' was found, but the City of Alexandria's Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has a Facebook page under the handle 'AlexandriaRec'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Art Box Musical Theater 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 theater/music 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: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Art Box Musical Theater

What ages does Art Box Musical Theater accept?
Art Box Musical Theater is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Musical Theater cost?
Art Box Musical Theater publishes $335/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 Art Box Musical Theater's hours?
Art Box Musical Theater 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 Art Box Musical Theater?
Art Box Musical Theater 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 Musical Theater provide lunch?
Art Box Musical Theater 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.

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