Camp · Specialty · Ages 4–6 · $165/week
▌ Specialty · Ages 4–6

Nerf Fencing Camp

Alexandria · $165/week

The Nerf Fencing Camp, offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides a fun and active day camp experience for children interested in fencing with Nerf...

▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, which offers a variety of summer camps, including the 'Nerf Fencing Camp.' This indicates a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that 'All staff are subject to background checks and drug testing,' confirming a commitment to safety. The camp is a day camp, with specific dates and times listed on the registration portal. While specific Google reviews for 'Nerf Fencing Camp' were not found, the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the department are @alexandriaparksrec on Instagram and AlexandriaParksandRec on Facebook.
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

Who thrives here Ages 4–6

Nerf Fencing Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–6
  • Hours: 9am-12pm 7/20-24
  • 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 Nerf Fencing Camp

What ages does Nerf Fencing Camp accept?
Nerf Fencing Camp is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Nerf Fencing Camp cost?
Nerf Fencing Camp publishes $165/week for the standard session. That sits 40% 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 Nerf Fencing Camp's hours?
Nerf Fencing Camp runs 9am-12pm 7/20-24. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Nerf Fencing Camp?
Nerf Fencing 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 Nerf Fencing Camp provide lunch?
Nerf Fencing 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 Nerf Fencing Camp compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Nerf Fencing 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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