Camp · STEM · Ages 5–9 · $349/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 5–9

Slime Time! Camp

Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · $349/week

Slime Time! Camp is a day camp offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, focusing on hands-on slime creation and STEM activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Slime Time! Camp is offered by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, as indicated by the URL (alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/camps). This suggests it is a municipal program. The camp is described as a 'Slime Time! Camp' under the 'STEM' category, implying a focus on science and hands-on activities. The cost is listed as $349 per week. While the specific camp details are on the linked page, general information about the department's operations and social media handles (Instagram: alexandriaprd, Facebook: AlexandriaVA.PRCA) are available on the main website. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or staff background checks on the provided landing page for camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–9

Slime Time! Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 5–9
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 Slime Time! Camp

What ages does Slime Time! Camp accept?
Slime Time! Camp is open to children ages 5–9. 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 Slime Time! Camp cost?
Slime Time! Camp publishes $349/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 Slime Time! Camp's hours?
Slime Time! Camp 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 Slime Time! Camp?
Slime Time! 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 Slime Time! Camp provide lunch?
Slime Time! 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 Slime Time! Camp compare to other stem camps in Alexandria?
Slime Time! Camp is one of 5 stem 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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