PS Karma Camps
PS Karma Camps are part of the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, offering various themed day camps for youth.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which serves as a general portal for various summer camps offered by the city. While 'PS Karma Camps' is mentioned in the prompt, specific details about this particular camp are not readily available on the Alexandria Recreation website; it appears to be one of many programs. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. The camps are day camps, catering to different age groups and interests, and are run by a municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for the city's camp programs. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a 4.1-star rating from 135 reviews, with some positive comments about program variety and staff, but also some complaints about communication. Social media handles found are @AlexandriaVA.Recreation on Facebook and @alexandriava on Instagram, though these are for the city department as a whole, not specific to 'PS Karma Camps'.
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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 specialty 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: Specialty
- Ages: 9–13
- Hours: 9am-4pm 7/27-31
- Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
- Phone: (703) 746-5414
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. That sits 31% above the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. 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 9am-4pm 7/27-31. 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 specialty camps in Alexandria?
- PS Karma Camps is one of 61 specialty 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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