Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10 · $275/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10

Ocean Rescue!

Abingdon ES, Barcroft ES · $275/week

A nature-focused camp exploring aquatic ecosystems and conservation at Long Branch Nature Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks and Recreation summer camps page. Ocean Rescue! is listed as one of their themed day camps, indicating it is part of a larger municipal program. The camp focuses on marine science and environmental education. The owner type is classified as municipal-parks due to its operation by Arlington County Government. Social media handles for ArlingtonVA Parks and Recreation were found on their main website, suggesting a broader organizational presence. No specific ACA accreditation or licensing information for this particular camp was found on the website. The camp is clearly a day camp, with no indication of overnight options.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Ocean Rescue! 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Long Branch Park, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204, 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 Ocean Rescue!

What ages does Ocean Rescue! accept?
Ocean Rescue! 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 Ocean Rescue! cost?
Ocean Rescue! publishes $275/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 Ocean Rescue!'s hours?
Ocean Rescue! 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 Ocean Rescue!?
Ocean Rescue! 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 Ocean Rescue! provide lunch?
Ocean Rescue! 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 Ocean Rescue! compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
Ocean Rescue! 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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