Camp · Specialty · Ages 6–12 · $225/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–12

Camp Adventure

Alexandria · $225/week

A general day camp for children in Alexandria, VA, offering a variety of recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camps page, which lists 'Camp Adventure' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal entity. The website details various themed weeks for Camp Adventure, catering to different age groups (e.g., ages 5-12). While specific staff ratios are not published, the site mentions that all staff undergo background checks, and staff training is conducted prior to camp. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 104 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. The program is clearly a day camp, with no indication of overnight options. Social media handles for the department are @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRCA on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Adventure 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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9am-4pm 6/22-26
  • Address: Various locations in Alexandria, VA
  • Phone: 703-746-5414

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Adventure

What ages does Camp Adventure accept?
Camp Adventure 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 Camp Adventure cost?
Camp Adventure publishes $225/week for the standard session. That sits 18% below the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Adventure's hours?
Camp Adventure runs 9am-4pm 6/22-26. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Adventure?
Camp Adventure 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 Camp Adventure provide lunch?
Camp Adventure 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 Camp Adventure compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Camp Adventure 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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