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Alex Fun Sports Camp

Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · $179/week

Sports camp offering a variety of athletic activities for children in Alexandria, VA.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists 'Alex Fun Sports Camp' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does a search of the ACA directory yield results for this specific camp. There is no specific state license number listed for the camp itself, as it operates under the city's recreational department. The camp is a day camp, offering various sports activities. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for this particular camp are not detailed on the general camps page, the City of Alexandria's Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Facebook page is active. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a 3.9-star rating from 117 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff, though not specific to Alex Fun Sports Camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Alex Fun Sports 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 sports 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: Sports
  • 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: USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alex Fun Sports Camp

What ages does Alex Fun Sports Camp accept?
Alex Fun Sports 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 Sports Camp cost?
Alex Fun Sports Camp publishes $179/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 Fun Sports Camp's hours?
Alex Fun Sports 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 Sports Camp?
Alex Fun Sports 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 Sports Camp provide lunch?
Alex Fun Sports 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 Sports Camp compare to other sports camps in Alexandria?
Alex Fun Sports Camp is one of 37 sports 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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