Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $39/week
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Durant Before Care

Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $39/week

Durant Before Care offers supervised morning care for children attending Durant Arts Center camps, focusing on recreational activities before the main camp day.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Recreation Programs page, which lists various camps and before/after care options, including 'Durant Before Care'. This program is specifically designed for children attending Durant Arts Center camps, offering supervised activities from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The cost is listed as $39 per week. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities operates these programs, indicating a municipal ownership structure. While the general page mentions a commitment to safety, there is no specific language regarding staff background checks for the before care program. Social media handles for Alexandria Parks and Recreation were found on the main city website, linking to Instagram and Facebook. The program is clearly a day program, providing care before the main camp activities begin.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durant Before 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: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Address: 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5554
  • 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 Before Care

What ages does Durant Before Care accept?
Durant Before 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 Before Care cost?
Durant Before Care publishes $39/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 Before Care's hours?
Durant Before Care runs 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Durant Before Care?
Durant Before 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 Before Care provide lunch?
Durant Before 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 Before Care compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?
Durant Before 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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