Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–14 · $475/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–14

Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp

Alexandria · $475/week

An outdoor adventure camp for youth in Alexandria, VA, offering various outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/camps, is the official site for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. It lists 'Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp' as one of their summer camp offerings, indicating it is a day camp. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities has a Facebook page (AlexandriaVA.PRCA) and an Instagram handle (@alexandriaprd). Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 102 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and facilities. Specific reviews for Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp were not readily available, but the overall positive sentiment for the department suggests a well-regarded organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp 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 specialty 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm 6/15-18
  • Address: Various locations in Alexandria, VA
  • Phone: 703-746-5414

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp

What ages does Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp accept?
Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp cost?
Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp publishes $475/week for the standard session. That sits 73% above the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp's hours?
Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp runs 8:30am-4:30pm 6/15-18. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp?
Baroody Outdoor Adventures 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 Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp provide lunch?
Baroody Outdoor Adventures 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 Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Baroody Outdoor Adventures Camp is one of 61 specialty 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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