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Art Box: Outside the Box Camp

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

Art Box: Outside the Box Camp, offered by Alexandria Parks & Recreation, provides a creative day camp experience for children aged 6-12 focusing on various a...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/camps, loads successfully and is the official portal for Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. The 'Art Box: Outside the Box Camp' is a day camp for ages 6-12, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The camp focuses on exploring different art forms and is priced at $335 per week for residents. The City of Alexandria's camp policies state that all staff undergo background checks, and the department is committed to inclusion for all participants. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp are not readily available, the broader Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and staff engagement. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. The website lists a Facebook handle for AlexandriaRec, but no Instagram handle was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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: 5–10
  • 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: Outside the Box Camp

What ages does Art Box: Outside the Box Camp accept?
Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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: Outside the Box Camp cost?
Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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: Outside the Box Camp's hours?
Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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: Outside the Box Camp?
Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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: Outside the Box Camp provide lunch?
Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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: Outside the Box Camp compare to other arts camps in Alexandria?
Art Box: Outside the Box Camp 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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