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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

Durant Before Care NEW!

Alexandria · $39/week

Durant Before Care is a day camp program offered by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, providing supervised ac...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page. 'Durant Before Care NEW!' is listed as a specific program, indicating it's a component of their broader summer camp offerings. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Alexandria. The website states, 'All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have passed a criminal background check,' confirming background checks are conducted. The program is clearly a day camp, offering care before the main camp activities. While specific Google reviews for 'Durant Before Care NEW!' were not found, the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 101 reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles found are @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRCA on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durant Before Care NEW! 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: 7am-9am 6/15-18
  • Address: 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Durant Before Care NEW!

What ages does Durant Before Care NEW! accept?
Durant Before Care NEW! 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 NEW! cost?
Durant Before Care NEW! 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 Before Care NEW!'s hours?
Durant Before Care NEW! runs 7am-9am 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 Before Care NEW!?
Durant Before Care NEW! 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 NEW! provide lunch?
Durant Before Care NEW! 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 NEW! compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Durant Before Care NEW! 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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