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Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Resident)

Patrick Henry School · $425/week

This is a LEGO Engineering day camp offered through the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, focusing on STEM concepts...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities registration portal, specifically for camps. The camp in question, "Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering," is listed as a day camp for ages 5-12, despite the name including "Resident." The description indicates it uses the Play-Well TEKnologies curriculum to teach engineering principles with LEGOs. The camp is offered at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the City of Alexandria's recreation site, nor is Play-Well TEKnologies listed as an accredited camp in the ACA directory. Google reviews for "Play-Well TEKnologies" generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, praising the engaging instructors and educational content. However, specific reviews for this Alexandria program are not readily available. The program is clearly a day camp, not an overnight (resident) camp, and is run by the municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: $425.00 (Resident)

Logistics

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

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

What ages does Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Resident) accept?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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 (Resident) cost?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (Resident) publishes $425/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 (Resident)'s hours?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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 (Resident)?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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 (Resident) provide lunch?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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 (Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?
Play-Well Camps - LEGO Engineering (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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