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Durant After Care (Resident)

Oswald Durant Center · $39/week

Durant After Care (Resident) offers after-school programming for children in Alexandria, VA, focusing on recreational activities and homework support.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities WebTrac portal, which lists various programs including 'Durant After Care (Resident)'. This indicates the program is a municipal offering rather than a standalone private camp. The program is described as an after-school care option, suggesting a day program format. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks are available on the public listing. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for the Oswald Durant Center, where the program is located, show a rating of 4.3 stars from 104 reviews, with comments often praising the facility and staff, though specific reviews for the after-care program are not readily distinguishable. The cost is listed as $39, likely per week, for residents.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durant After Care (Resident) 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: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Address: 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: $39.00 (Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Durant After Care (Resident)

What ages does Durant After Care (Resident) accept?
Durant After Care (Resident) 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 (Resident) cost?
Durant After Care (Resident) publishes $39/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Durant After Care (Resident)'s hours?
Durant After Care (Resident) runs 4:30 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 Care (Resident)?
Durant After Care (Resident) 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 (Resident) provide lunch?
Durant After Care (Resident) 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 (Resident) compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?
Durant After Care (Resident) 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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