Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–5 · $200/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–5

Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (Resident)

Fairlington Center · $200/week

A nature-focused camp for young children, exploring the outdoors through play, crafts, and environmental education.

▌ Editor's read The Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington is offered through Arlington County Parks and Recreation, indicating a municipal ownership type. The camp is designed for children aged 3-5 years old and focuses on outdoor activities, including nature walks, games, and crafts. The cost is listed at $175 per week for residents, making it a relatively affordable option. The camp description emphasizes exploration and discovery in a natural setting. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided search portal.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (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

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Address: Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22206
  • 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 @ Fairlington (Resident)

What ages does Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (Resident) accept?
Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (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 @ Fairlington (Resident) cost?
Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (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 @ Fairlington (Resident)'s hours?
Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (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 @ Fairlington (Resident)?
Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (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 @ Fairlington (Resident) provide lunch?
Little Explorers Camp @ Fairlington (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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