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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident)

Oswald Durant Center · $260/week

Alex Fun Day Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Alexandria, Virginia, focusing on recreational activities and social development.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities registration portal, which lists 'Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident)' as a program. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The program is explicitly a 'Day Camp' and targets children aged 6-12, offering activities like games, sports, crafts, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the City of Alexandria's website, nor is the camp listed in the ACA directory. Specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks are not readily available on the registration page. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' are generally positive, with a 4.3-star rating from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and staff engagement, though specific reviews for this particular camp are not isolated.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: $260.00 (Non-Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident)

What ages does Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) accept?
Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) cost?
Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) publishes $260/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident)'s hours?
Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) runs 8:30 am - 4:30 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 Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident)?
Alex Fun Day Camp (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 Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
Alex Fun Day Camp (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 Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?
Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) is one of 44 traditional day camp 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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