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Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident)

Patrick Henry School · $460/week

Play-Well Camps offers LEGO Engineering day camps for children, focusing on STEM concepts through hands-on building activities, hosted by the City of Alexand...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities registration portal, specifically for camps. The 'Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident)' is listed as a day camp option. The camp description emphasizes hands-on engineering with LEGOs, covering concepts like gears, levers, and pulleys. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular program is readily available on the registration page. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the City of Alexandria. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the registration page. Google reviews for 'Play-Well TEKnologies' (the likely parent organization) show a rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational nature of the programs. Social media handles for the specific camp or the City of Alexandria's camp programs were not immediately apparent on the registration site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Address: 301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: $460.00 (Non-Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident)

What ages does Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) accept?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) 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 - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) cost?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) publishes $460/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident)'s hours?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) 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 - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident)?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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 Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) provide lunch?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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 Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Non-Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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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