Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10 · $250/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10

Krazy Kinetic Parade!

Abingdon ES, Barcroft ES · $250/week

A creative camp where children design and build kinetic art for a parade, focusing on movement and engineering.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks and Recreation summer camps page, which lists 'Krazy Kinetic Parade!' as one of their offerings. The camp is described as a full-day program for ages 6-10, focusing on creating kinetic art and participating in a parade. The owner type is classified as 'municipal-parks' due to its affiliation with Arlington County Government. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and child protective services checks. Social media handles for ArlingtonVA Parks and Recreation (@arlingtonvaparks on Instagram and 'arlingtonvaparks' on Facebook) were found through a quick search, indicating an active online presence for the department. No specific ACA accreditation information was found for this particular camp or the department's camps in general on the provided page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Krazy Kinetic Parade! 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, USA
  • Phone: 703-228-4747
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Arlington County Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Krazy Kinetic Parade!

What ages does Krazy Kinetic Parade! accept?
Krazy Kinetic Parade! 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 Krazy Kinetic Parade! cost?
Krazy Kinetic Parade! publishes $250/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 Krazy Kinetic Parade!'s hours?
Krazy Kinetic Parade! 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 Krazy Kinetic Parade!?
Krazy Kinetic Parade! 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 Krazy Kinetic Parade! provide lunch?
Krazy Kinetic Parade! 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 Krazy Kinetic Parade! compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
Krazy Kinetic Parade! 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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