Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident)
A nature-focused camp for young children, exploring the outdoors through play, crafts, and environmental education.
▌ Editor's read The camp is offered by Arlington County Parks and Recreation, indicating it is a municipal program. The provided URL leads to a search portal for Arlington County's recreation programs, where 'Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident)' is listed. The camp is described as an outdoor/nature camp for children aged 3-5 years old. The cost is listed as $175 per week for residents. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the accessible pages. The program type is clearly day camp, as it is listed with weekly sessions and no overnight component.
Who thrives here Ages 3–5
Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 3–5
- Hours: 9:30 am -12:30 pm
- Address: Carlin Hall, 5711 4th St S, Arlington, VA 22204
- Phone: 703-228-4747
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $175.00 (Resident)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident)
- What ages does Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) accept?
- Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) cost?
- Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) publishes $200/week for the standard session. $175.00 (Resident) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident)'s hours?
- Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) runs 9:30 am -12:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident)?
- Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) 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 Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) provide lunch?
- Little Explorers Camp @ Carlin Hall (Resident) 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.
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