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

Slime Time! Camp

Alexandria · $349/week

Slime Time! Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, focusing on creative slime-making...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists 'Slime Time! Camp' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is a municipal program, not a standalone private entity. The camp is a day camp, with no indication of overnight options. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the website. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Social media handles for the department are @alexandriaparksrec on Instagram and AlexandriaParksandRec on Facebook. Specific reviews for 'Slime Time! Camp' were not found, but the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities generally has a Google rating of 4.1 stars from 104 reviews, with comments often praising program variety and staff engagement.
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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. specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–9
  • Hours: 9am-3pm 7/6-10
  • 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 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. That sits 27% 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 Slime Time! Camp's hours?
Slime Time! Camp runs 9am-3pm 7/6-10. 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 specialty camps in Alexandria?
Slime Time! Camp 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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