Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–17 · $450/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–17

Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week)

Camp Potomac Woods · $450/week

A half-week overnight camp at Camp Coles Trip for girls to engage in environmental and outdoor exploration.

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.gscnc.org/summercamp loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including 'Eco Explorers (Half Week)'. The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC) is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2024, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp is a day camp, and the organization is a nonprofit. While specific staff ratios for Eco Explorers are not listed, the GSCNC website states that 'All staff are background checked and trained in first aid and CPR.' The GSCNC has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @gscnc and a Facebook handle gscnc. Google reviews for 'Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with many positive comments about the organization's programs and opportunities for girls.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: Overnight
  • Address: 12000 Round Hill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
  • Phone: 202-237-1670
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week)

What ages does Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) accept?
Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) cost?
Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week)'s hours?
Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) accredited?
Yes — Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week)?
Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Coles Trip - Eco Explorers (Half Week) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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