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Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident)

Lee Center · $385/week

Local Motion Books in Motion Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Alexandria, Virginia, focusing on literacy, movement, and creative expression for chil...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities camp registration portal, confirming that 'Local Motion Books in Motion Camp' is a program offered by the municipality. The camp is described as a 'Books in Motion' camp, indicating a focus on literacy, movement, and creative expression. It is a day camp, with a listed cost of $385 per week. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the accessible pages. No explicit mention of staff background checks was found. Social media handles specific to this camp were not readily available, though the City of Alexandria likely has general social media presence. Google reviews for this specific camp were not found, as it is part of a larger municipal program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–8
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: $385.00 (Non-Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident)

What ages does Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) accept?
Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) is open to children ages 5–8. 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 Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) cost?
Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) publishes $385/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident)'s hours?
Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) runs 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident)?
Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) 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 Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) 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 Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?
Local Motion Books in Motion Camp (Non-Resident) is one of 44 traditional day camp 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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