Barbie Camp
A dance camp for young children inspired by Barbie, focusing on ballet, jazz, and creative movement.
▌ Editor's read The Perfect Pointe Dance Studio website loads successfully and details their 2026 Summer Dance Camps, including a Barbie Camp. The studio was founded in 2004 by Victoria Koenig, indicating over 20 years of operation. They operate multiple locations in the Arlington area. The Barbie Camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and is designed for ages 3-6. The camp description highlights activities such as dance, crafts, and imaginative play. The studio's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@perfectpointeschool) and Facebook (PerfectPointeSchool) page, showcasing their classes and events. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific licensing information on the website. The studio appears to be a for-profit entity.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 3–9
Barbie Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. dance content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 3–9
- Hours: 12pm-1pm
- Address: 3865 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
- Phone: (703) 527-8800
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Non-Member $320, Member $300
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Barbie Camp
- What ages does Barbie Camp accept?
- Barbie Camp is open to children ages 3–9. 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 Barbie Camp cost?
- Barbie Camp publishes $320/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Barbie Camp's hours?
- Barbie Camp runs 12pm-1pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Barbie Camp?
- Barbie Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Barbie Camp provide lunch?
- Barbie 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 Barbie Camp compare to other dance camps in Arlington?
- Barbie Camp is one of 18 dance 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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