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Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident)

Oswald Durant Center · $384/week

The Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) is a Counselor-in-Training program offered by the City of Alexandria, Virginia, for teens interested in developing leader...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp registration portal. The 'Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident)' is listed as a Counselor-in-Training program for ages 13-17, with a cost of $384 per week. The program focuses on developing leadership skills and working with children. The website does not provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of staff background checks. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, nor is the program listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for the Oswald Durant Center, where the program is located, show a 4.3-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facility and staff. Social media handles for the specific program are not readily available on the registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) 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: $384.00 (Non-Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident)

What ages does Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) accept?
Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) 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 (Non-Resident) cost?
Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) publishes $384/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident)'s hours?
Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) 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 (Non-Resident)?
Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) 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 (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) 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 (Non-Resident) compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?
Alex CIT Program (Non-Resident) 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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