KidzQuest School-Based Camp
KidzQuest School-Based Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12 at various Virginia Beach school locations, focusing on recreatio...
▌ Editor's read The Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation website loads successfully, detailing the KidzQuest School-Based Camp as a traditional day camp for children aged 6-12. The camp operates at various Virginia Beach school sites, including Arrowhead, Bayside, Brookwood, Centerville, College Park, Creeds, Glenwood, Green Run, Hermitage, Holland, Indian Lakes, Kempsville, Kingston, Landstown, Larkspur, Lynnhaven, Malibu, New Castle, Newtown, North Landing, Ocean Lakes, Parkway, Pembroke, Plaza, Princess Anne, Providence, Red Mill, Rosemont, Salem, Seatack, Strawbridge, Tallwood, Thalia, Three Oaks, White Oaks, and Windsor Oaks Elementary Schools. The program runs from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekly fee of $143 for residents. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. The Facebook handle 'VirginiaBeachParksandRec' is listed on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
KidzQuest School-Based Camp 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 traditional day camp program.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address: 2128 Landstown Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
- Phone: (757) 385-0400
- Cost notes: USD. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about KidzQuest School-Based Camp
- What ages does KidzQuest School-Based Camp accept?
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 KidzQuest School-Based Camp cost?
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp publishes $143/week for the standard session. USD. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are KidzQuest School-Based Camp's hours?
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp runs 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs KidzQuest School-Based Camp?
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp 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 KidzQuest School-Based Camp provide lunch?
- KidzQuest School-Based Camp 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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Camps near here
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- Recreation Center Camp · Multiple Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor/Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/child-care/summer-camps Registration URL: Not specified · Ages 5–11 · $143/week
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- KidzQuest School-Based Camp · Centerville Elementary, Kingston Elementary, Landstown Elementary, Red Mill Elementary, and Thoroughbred Elementary. · Ages 5–11 · $143/week
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- Middle School Camps · Multiple Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor/Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/child-care/summer-camps Registration URL: Not specified · Ages 11–14 · $149/week
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