Camp · Specialty · Ages 5–12 · $39/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

Durant After Care

Alexandria · $39/week

Durant After Care is a City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation program offering supervised after-school activities for elementary school children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation camps page, which lists various programs, including 'Durant After Care.' This program is described as an after-school care option for elementary school children, indicating a day program type. The website states that 'All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have passed a criminal background check,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Alexandria. There is no specific ACA accreditation mentioned for Durant After Care, nor is a state license number readily available on the camp's specific program page. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 116 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff. The Facebook handle for Alexandria Parks and Recreation is 'AlexandriaRec', but an Instagram handle specific to the department or Durant After Care was not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durant After 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 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 4pm-6pm 6/15-18
  • Address: 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Durant After Care

What ages does Durant After Care accept?
Durant After 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 Care cost?
Durant After Care publishes $39/week for the standard session. That sits 86% below the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Durant After Care's hours?
Durant After Care runs 4pm-6pm 6/15-18. 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 Care?
Durant After 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 Care provide lunch?
Durant After 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 Care compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Durant After Care 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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