Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10 · $275/week
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Animal Adoption Match-up!

Abingdon ES, Barcroft ES · $275/week

Arlington County Parks & Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including the Animal Adoption Match-up! camp, focusing on animal care and adoption ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which is a legitimate municipal website. The 'Animal Adoption Match-up!' camp is listed as one of many day camp options offered by the county. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training, indicating a commitment to safety. As a municipal program, it is unlikely to be ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Arlington County Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks. Social media handles for ArlingtonVA Parks are @arlingtonvaparks on Instagram and arlingtonvaparks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Animal Adoption Match-up! 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: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2700 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA 22206
  • Phone: (703) 228-4747
  • Cost notes: USD. Arlington County Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Animal Adoption Match-up!

What ages does Animal Adoption Match-up! accept?
Animal Adoption Match-up! is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Animal Adoption Match-up! cost?
Animal Adoption Match-up! publishes $275/week for the standard session. USD. Arlington County Parks and Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Animal Adoption Match-up!'s hours?
Animal Adoption Match-up! 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 Animal Adoption Match-up!?
Animal Adoption Match-up! 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 Animal Adoption Match-up! provide lunch?
Animal Adoption Match-up! 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 Animal Adoption Match-up! compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
Animal Adoption Match-up! is one of 7 community/rec center 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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