What ages does Alex Sports - Basketball accept?

Alex Sports - Basketball is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Sports - Basketball cost?

Alex Sports - Basketball publishes $179/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Alex Sports - Basketball's hours?

Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Sports - Basketball?

Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Sports - Basketball provide lunch?

Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Sports - Basketball compare to other sports camps in Alexandria?

Alex Sports - Basketball 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.

▌ Sports · Ages 7–14

Alex Sports - Basketball

Minnie Howard Park · $179/week

Basketball camp for residents focusing on skill development and game play.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Alexandria Parks and Recreation WebTrac registration portal, not a dedicated website for 'Alex Sports - Basketball (Resident)'. The listing indicates a 'Basketball (Resident)' camp for ages 7-12, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which suggests a day camp rather than an overnight resident camp despite the name. The cost is listed as $179. There is no information available on ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies directly from this portal. The camp is operated by the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation department, indicating a municipal ownership type. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Parks and Recreation' generally show a rating of around 4.0 stars based on hundreds of reviews, with themes often related to facility quality and program variety, but no specific reviews for this particular basketball camp were found.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 7–14

Alex Sports - Basketball sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 7–14
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 746-5414
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $179.00 (Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Alex Sports - Basketball

What ages does Alex Sports - Basketball accept?: Alex Sports - Basketball is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Sports - Basketball cost?: Alex Sports - Basketball publishes $179/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Alex Sports - Basketball's hours?: Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Sports - Basketball?: Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Sports - Basketball provide lunch?: Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Sports - Basketball compare to other sports camps in Alexandria?: Alex Sports - Basketball 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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