What ages does Alex CIT Program accept?

Alex CIT Program is open to children ages 13–15. 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 Alex CIT Program cost?

Alex CIT Program publishes $158/week for the standard session. USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Alex CIT Program's hours?

Alex CIT Program runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Alex CIT Program?

Alex CIT Program 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 Alex CIT Program provide lunch?

Alex CIT Program 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 Alex CIT Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?

Alex CIT Program is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Alexandria 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 13–15

Alex CIT Program

Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $158/week

The Alex CIT Program is a Counselor-in-Training program offered by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities for teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities summer camps page. The Alex CIT Program is listed as a Counselor-in-Training opportunity for teens, designed to develop leadership skills and provide hands-on experience working with children. The program is offered at various recreation centers within Alexandria, including the Charles Houston Recreation Center and Patrick Henry Recreation Center. The cost per week is $157.50 for residents and $200 for non-residents. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this particular program, nor does it explicitly state that background checks are conducted for staff or CITs. Social media handles for the department are @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRCR on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Alex CIT Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in community/rec center, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 13–15
Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 746-5414
Cost notes: USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alex CIT Program

What ages does Alex CIT Program accept?: Alex CIT Program is open to children ages 13–15. 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 Alex CIT Program cost?: Alex CIT Program publishes $158/week for the standard session. USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alex CIT Program's hours?: Alex CIT Program runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Alex CIT Program?: Alex CIT Program 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 Alex CIT Program provide lunch?: Alex CIT Program 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 Alex CIT Program compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?: Alex CIT Program is one of 11 community/rec center camps in Alexandria 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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