Camp · STEM · Ages 5–10 · $309/week
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Play-Well Camps

Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $309/week

Play-Well Camps offer STEM-focused day programs through the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists 'Play-Well Camps' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is operated or hosted by a municipal entity, falling under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. The page details various camp programs, including STEM camps, and specifies them as day camps. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing for the specific Play-Well camp, or staff-to-camper ratios. Crucially, the page does not contain explicit language regarding background checks for staff, which is a red flag for parental transparency. The camp's operation through a city department suggests a level of institutional oversight, but specific safety protocols are not detailed on this general information page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Play-Well Camps 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 stem 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: STEM
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson 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 Play-Well Camps

What ages does Play-Well Camps accept?
Play-Well Camps is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Play-Well Camps cost?
Play-Well Camps publishes $309/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 Play-Well Camps's hours?
Play-Well Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Play-Well Camps?
Play-Well Camps 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 Play-Well Camps provide lunch?
Play-Well Camps 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 Play-Well Camps compare to other stem camps in Alexandria?
Play-Well Camps is one of 5 stem 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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