What ages does Arlington Cheer Camp accept?

Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp cost?

Arlington Cheer Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Arlington Cheer Camp's hours?

Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp?

Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp provide lunch?

Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp compare to other sports camps in Arlington?

Arlington Cheer Camp is one of 6 sports 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.

▌ Sports · Ages 8–12

Arlington Cheer Camp

Arlington · $300/week

Arlington Cheer Camp offers full-day cheerleading instruction for children aged 6-12 through Arlington County Parks and Recreation.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks and Recreation camp listings page, which confirms the existence of 'Arlington Cheer Camp' for ages 6-12. The camp is a day program, running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the general camp listing. The website does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks, nor does it list specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Arlington County Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 123 reviews, with some reviewers praising the variety of programs and facilities. The Facebook handle for Arlington Parks and Recreation is 'ArlingtonParksAndRecreation', but no specific Instagram handle for the cheer camp or the department was found.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Arlington Cheer 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 sports 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: Sports
Ages: 8–12
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: Discovery Elementary School, 5245 36th St N, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
Phone: (703) 228-4747

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Arlington Cheer Camp

What ages does Arlington Cheer Camp accept?: Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp cost?: Arlington Cheer Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Arlington Cheer Camp's hours?: Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp?: Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp provide lunch?: Arlington Cheer 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 Arlington Cheer Camp compare to other sports camps in Arlington?: Arlington Cheer Camp is one of 6 sports 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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