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

Spark Business Camps

Alexandria · $475/week

Spark Business Camps, offered through Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides day camp experiences focused on entrepreneurship for children in grades 1-8.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities camp page, which lists various summer camps, including 'Spark Business Camps.' This indicates the camp is a program offered by a municipal parks department. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The program type is day camp, catering to grades 1-8. Specific details about the Spark Business Camps curriculum or staff beyond general city policies are not readily available on this general page. The city's Facebook handle is 'AlexandriaRec'. There is no specific Instagram handle for Spark Business Camps found. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities' show a 4.2-star rating from 135 reviews, but these are for the department as a whole, not specifically for Spark Business Camps. The lack of a dedicated website for Spark Business Camps makes it challenging to gather in-depth information about its specific operations, founder, or years of operation.
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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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Hours: 9am-4pm 6/22-26
  • 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 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. That sits 73% 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 Spark Business Camps's hours?
Spark Business Camps runs 9am-4pm 6/22-26. 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.
How does Spark Business Camps compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Spark Business Camps 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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