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Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident)

Patrick Henry School · $299/week

Silver Knights Chess Camp offers half-day afternoon chess instruction and activities for children, focusing on developing strategic thinking and problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL links to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities registration portal, specifically for camps. While the portal lists 'Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident)' for $299, it does not provide a dedicated website for the camp itself. Therefore, specific details about the camp's operations, staff, or policies are not directly available through this link. The camp is a day program. Silver Knights Chess, as an organization, generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 100+ reviews for their main organization, often praising their engaging instructors and effective teaching methods. However, no specific ACA accreditation or state licensing information for this particular camp offering could be found on the recreation portal or through general searches for 'Silver Knights Chess Camp Alexandria'. The owner type appears to be a partnership with a municipal parks department. No staff ratio or background check language is present on the registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Address: 3000 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
  • Phone: 703-570-7000
  • Cost notes: $299.00 (Resident)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident)

What ages does Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) accept?
Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) cost?
Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) publishes $299/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident)'s hours?
Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) runs 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) provide lunch?
Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (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 Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (Resident) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Alexandria?
Silver Knights Chess Camp - Half Day PM (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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