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

Take the Show on the Road!

Abingdon ES, Barcroft ES · $275/week

Take the Show on the Road! is a performing arts day camp offered by Arlington County Parks and Recreation for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks and Recreation summer camps page, which lists 'Take the Show on the Road!' as one of their offerings. This camp is described as a performing arts camp for ages 5-12, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, indicating it is a day camp. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is operated by Arlington County. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted prior to working with children,' confirming the presence of background check language. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed for this particular camp, the general camp information page provides details on registration, financial assistance, and health and safety protocols. Social media handles for ArlingtonVA Parks and Recreation were found on their main website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Take the Show on the Road! 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: 3700 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA 22206
  • Phone: (703) 228-4747
  • Cost notes: USD. Arlington County Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Take the Show on the Road!

What ages does Take the Show on the Road! accept?
Take the Show on the Road! 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 Take the Show on the Road! cost?
Take the Show on the Road! 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 Take the Show on the Road!'s hours?
Take the Show on the Road! 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 Take the Show on the Road!?
Take the Show on the Road! 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 Take the Show on the Road! provide lunch?
Take the Show on the Road! 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 Take the Show on the Road! compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
Take the Show on the Road! 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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