Camp · Academic · Ages 6–9 · $475/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 6–9

Spark Business Camps

Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 & Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $475/week

Spark Business Camps, offered through Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, provides day camp experiences focused on entrepre...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists 'Spark Business Camps' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks department. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'Spark Business Camps' were not found independently, the overall Google rating for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' is 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with general positive comments about program variety and staff. The camp is a day camp, with locations at Chinquapin Park and the Oswald Durant Center. No ACA accreditation was found for 'Spark Business Camps' or the City of Alexandria's recreation department. Social media links for the department include a Facebook page 'AlexandriaRec' and an Instagram handle 'alexandriarec.'
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

Spark Business Camps 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 academic program.

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: Academic
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 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 Spark Business Camps

What ages does Spark Business Camps accept?
Spark Business Camps is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Spark Business Camps cost?
Spark Business Camps publishes $475/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 Spark Business Camps's hours?
Spark Business Camps runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Spark Business Camps?
Spark Business 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 Spark Business Camps provide lunch?
Spark Business 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.

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