Art Box Musical Theater
Art Box Musical Theater is a day camp offered through Alexandria City's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, focusing on musical theater ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists various camps, including 'Art Box Musical Theater'. This indicates that Art Box Musical Theater is a program offered by the municipal parks department. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training, including CPR/First Aid certification. The program is a day camp, with specific age ranges and dates listed on the Alexandria City website. While there isn't a dedicated website for 'Art Box Musical Theater' itself, its inclusion on the city's official recreation page lends credibility. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities has a Facebook page (AlexandriaRec) which promotes their programs. No specific Google reviews for 'Art Box Musical Theater' were found, but the overall City of Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities department has a 4.4-star rating from 144 Google reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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 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
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 9am-4pm 7/20-24
- Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 746-5414
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. 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 Musical Theater's hours?
- Art Box Musical Theater runs 9am-4pm 7/20-24. 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.
- How does Art Box Musical Theater compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
- Art Box Musical Theater 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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