What ages does Alex Fun Day Camp accept?

Alex Fun Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 cost?

Alex Fun Day Camp publishes $225/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's hours?

Alex Fun Day Camp 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?

Alex Fun Day Camp 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 provide lunch?

Alex Fun Day Camp 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 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?

Alex Fun Day Camp 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12

Alex Fun Day Camp

Oswald Durant Center · $225/week

Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children in Alexandria, VA.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's WebTrac registration portal for recreation programs, specifically filtered for 'CAMPS'. While the camp name 'Alex Fun Day Camp (Resident)' is listed in the prompt, direct, detailed information about this specific camp (e.g., daily schedule, staff bios, specific activities) is not immediately accessible without navigating the search filters. The camp is clearly a municipal program, falling under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. It is a day camp, as indicated by its name and the context of city recreation programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this general portal. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of 4.0-4.5 stars across various platforms, but specific reviews for 'Alex Fun Day Camp' are not readily available. Further investigation would require navigating the portal to find the specific camp's detailed page, which is not directly linked.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Alex Fun Day Camp 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: 5–12
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 746-5414
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $225.00 (Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alex Fun Day Camp

What ages does Alex Fun Day Camp accept?: Alex Fun Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 cost?: Alex Fun Day Camp publishes $225/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's hours?: Alex Fun Day Camp 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?: Alex Fun Day Camp 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 provide lunch?: Alex Fun Day Camp 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 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?: Alex Fun Day Camp 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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