PS Karma Camps
PS Karma Camps, offered through Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides a variety of themed day camps for children focusing on arts, sports, and educationa...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/camps, is the official portal for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, which offers PS Karma Camps. The site details various day camp options for different age groups and interests, including arts, sports, and STEM. While specific Google reviews for 'PS Karma Camps' were not found, the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, with comments often praising program variety and staff engagement. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media links for the City of Alexandria are present, including a Facebook page (AlexandriaVA.Gov).
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 9–13
PS Karma Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 9–13
- 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 PS Karma Camps
- What ages does PS Karma Camps accept?
- PS Karma Camps is open to children ages 9–13. 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 PS Karma Camps cost?
- PS Karma Camps publishes $359/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 PS Karma Camps's hours?
- PS Karma 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 PS Karma Camps?
- PS Karma 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 PS Karma Camps provide lunch?
- PS Karma 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 PS Karma Camps compare to other arts camps in Alexandria?
- PS Karma Camps is one of 5 arts 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare PS Karma Camps with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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- Alex Fun Day Camp · Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 6–12 · $135/week
- Alex Fun Day Camp (Non-Resident) · Oswald Durant Center · Ages 6–12 · $260/week
- Alex Fun Sports Camp · Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 5–12 · $179/week