Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $49/week
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Durant After School Care

Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $49/week

After-school care program at Durant Arts Center for children in Alexandria, VA, offering supervised activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Recreation Programs page, which lists various camps and after-school care options, including Durant After Care. The program is described as an after-school care program for children, indicating a day program type. The owner type is classified as municipal-parks, as it is operated by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. While specific details about Durant After Care are limited on the main camps page, the broader Alexandria Parks and Recreation social media handles are @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRCR on Facebook. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular program was found directly on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durant After School Care 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 4:00 PM - 6:00 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 Durant After School Care

What ages does Durant After School Care accept?
Durant After School Care 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 Durant After School Care cost?
Durant After School Care publishes $49/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 Durant After School Care's hours?
Durant After School Care runs 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Durant After School Care?
Durant After School Care 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 Durant After School Care provide lunch?
Durant After School Care 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 Durant After School Care compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?
Durant After School Care is one of 11 community/rec center 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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