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Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp

Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $255/week

Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp offers a variety of dance styles for children aged 6-12, focusing on fun, creativity, and skill development within a city-run...

▌ Editor's read The Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp is offered through the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on introducing various dance styles, promoting creativity, and building skills. The provided URL leads to the general camps page for Alexandria, VA, where the Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp is listed as a day camp. Specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not readily available on the general camp information page. The camp's operation under a city department suggests a level of oversight and established procedures, though specific accreditation or licensing information for this particular camp is not provided on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Local Motion Dance Sampler 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 dance 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: Dance
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp

What ages does Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp accept?
Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp cost?
Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp publishes $255/week for the standard session. USD. Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp's hours?
Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp runs 12:30 PM - 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 Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp?
Local Motion Dance Sampler 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 Local Motion Dance Sampler Camp provide lunch?
Local Motion Dance Sampler 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.

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