What ages does Preschool Swim Camp accept?

Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp cost?

Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp's hours?

Preschool Swim Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Preschool Swim Camp?

Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp provide lunch?

Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Alexandria?

Preschool Swim Camp is one of 5 aquatic 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 4–6

Preschool Swim Camp

Chinquapin Park & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · $255/week

Preschool Swim Camp offers aquatic activities for young children, focusing on water safety and basic swimming skills within a day camp format.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camps page, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The Preschool Swim Camp is listed as one of the offerings, with a cost of $255 per week. The page details various camp categories and registration information, but specific details for the Preschool Swim Camp, such as staff ratios or background check policies, are not explicitly stated on this general overview page. The camp is clearly a day camp, as it is listed under 'Day Camps' and does not mention overnight stays. Social media handles for Alexandria Parks and Recreation (@alexandriaparksrec on Instagram and 'AlexandriaParksandRec' on Facebook) were found, providing additional avenues for community engagement and information. No ACA accreditation information was found for this specific program or the broader department on the provided page.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

Preschool Swim Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. aquatic 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: Aquatic
Ages: 4–6
Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 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 Preschool Swim Camp

What ages does Preschool Swim Camp accept?: Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp cost?: Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp's hours?: Preschool Swim Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Preschool Swim Camp?: Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp provide lunch?: Preschool Swim 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 Preschool Swim Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Alexandria?: Preschool Swim Camp is one of 5 aquatic 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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