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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–15

Alex CIT Program

Alexandria · $315/week

The Alex CIT Program in Alexandria, VA, offers a Counselor-in-Training experience for teens, focusing on leadership development and practical camp skills wit...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities camp page, which lists various summer camps, including the Alex CIT Program. This program is designed for teens aged 13-16, focusing on leadership skills, teamwork, and practical experience working with children in a camp setting. The camp operates as a day program, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The cost is listed as $315 per week for residents. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios for the CIT program. There is no direct mention of background checks for staff on the general camp page. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews. Social media handles found for the department are @alexandriaparksrec on Instagram and AlexandriaParksandRec on Facebook.
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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 specialty, 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–15
  • Hours: 9am-1pm 6/22-7/2
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

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 $315/week for the standard session. That sits 15% above the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. 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 9am-1pm 6/22-7/2. 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 specialty camps in Alexandria?
Alex CIT Program is one of 61 specialty 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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