Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10 · $220/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 6–10

The Great Race!

Abingdon ES, Barcroft ES · $220/week

The Great Race! is a themed day camp offered by Arlington County Parks and Recreation, focusing on team challenges, problem-solving, and outdoor activities f...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Arlington County Parks and Recreation summer camps page, which details 'The Great Race!' camp. This camp is described as a themed program where campers work in teams to solve challenges, complete tasks, and participate in outdoor activities. The camp is offered for specific age groups (e.g., 6-8 and 9-12 years old) and runs for weekly sessions. As a municipal program, it is operated by Arlington County Government. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Social media links for ArlingtonVA Parks are present on the main Parks and Recreation website, indicating an active online presence for the department. No specific ACA accreditation or state licensing information for this particular camp was found on the provided page, which is common for municipal programs. The camp is clearly a day camp, not offering overnight stays.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

The Great Race! 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: 816 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington, VA 22204
  • 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 The Great Race!

What ages does The Great Race! accept?
The Great Race! 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 The Great Race! cost?
The Great Race! publishes $220/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 The Great Race!'s hours?
The Great Race! 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 The Great Race!?
The Great Race! 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 The Great Race! provide lunch?
The Great Race! 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 The Great Race! compare to other community/rec center camps in Arlington?
The Great Race! 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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