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PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident)

Patrick Henry School · $399/week

PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) is a day camp offered through the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities camp search portal. 'PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident)' is listed as a day camp for ages 8-12, costing $399. The description indicates participants will learn to create custom lip gloss, lip balm, and other beauty products, suggesting a focus on creative arts and entrepreneurship. The camp is offered at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. As it's part of a municipal program, the owner type is 'municipal-parks.' There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff ratios, or background check policies directly on this listing. Google reviews for the Charles Houston Recreation Center are generally positive (4.4 stars from 150+ reviews), but these are for the facility itself, not the specific camp program. No dedicated social media handles for 'PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab' were found, nor was a founder's name or years of operation.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) 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 traditional day camp 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–13
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: $399.00 (Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident)

What ages does PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) accept?
PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) 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 - Lip Lab (Resident) cost?
PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) publishes $399/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident)'s hours?
PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) runs 9:00 am - 3:00 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 - Lip Lab (Resident)?
PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (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 PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) provide lunch?
PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (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 PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?
PS Karma Camps - Lip Lab (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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