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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–14

Hoop Life Basketball Camp

Alexandria · $245/week

Hoop Life Basketball Camp, offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides skill development and game play for youth in Alexandria, VA.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/camps, loads successfully and is the official site for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. This department offers various camps, including the 'Hoop Life Basketball Camp' for ages 7-14, focusing on skill development and game play. The camp is a day camp, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. While the site does not explicitly state background checks for staff, it is generally expected for municipal programs. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with general positive comments about program variety and facilities. The Facebook handle for the department is 'AlexandriaRec'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Hoop Life Basketball 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 9am-4pm 6/15-18
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Hoop Life Basketball Camp

What ages does Hoop Life Basketball Camp accept?
Hoop Life Basketball Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Hoop Life Basketball Camp cost?
Hoop Life Basketball Camp publishes $245/week for the standard session. That sits 11% 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 Hoop Life Basketball Camp's hours?
Hoop Life Basketball Camp runs 9am-4pm 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 Hoop Life Basketball Camp?
Hoop Life Basketball 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 Hoop Life Basketball Camp provide lunch?
Hoop Life Basketball 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 Hoop Life Basketball Camp compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Hoop Life Basketball 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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