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A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp

Arlington · $790/week

Theater camp exploring Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' through acting, stagecraft, and creative

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks and Recreation camp listings page, not a dedicated website for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp.' This specific camp is a day camp offered by the county. The Arlington County Parks and Recreation website (arlingtonva.us/parks) states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a municipal program, it is likely subject to local government oversight rather than state licensing for private camps. The Arlington County Parks and Recreation Facebook page (arlingtonvaparks) has a 4.1-star rating from 167 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @arlingtonvaparks. The camp focuses on acting, stagecraft, and performance related to Shakespeare's play.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Arts
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Cardinal Elementary School, 1800 N Edison St, Arlington, VA 22207
  • Phone: 703-228-4747
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp

What ages does A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp accept?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp cost?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp publishes $790/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp's hours?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp provide lunch?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp compare to other arts camps in Arlington?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Shakespeare Camp is one of 7 arts camps in Arlington 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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