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Summer Before Care

Alexandria

Summer Before Care is a day camp program offered by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, providing supervised ac...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/camps, loads successfully and is the official site for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 'Summer Before Care' is listed as a program offering, indicating it is a day camp designed to provide supervised activities prior to the start of regular summer camps. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is operated by the city government. The website states, 'All staff are required to complete background checks prior to employment,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is part of a larger municipal offering. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a rating of 4.2 stars from 106 reviews, with many positive comments about program variety and staff engagement. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Summer Before Care sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 6–14
  • Hours: 7am-9am 6/15-8/14
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Before Care

What ages does Summer Before Care accept?
Summer Before Care is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Summer Before Care cost?
Summer Before Care doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Before Care's hours?
Summer Before Care runs 7am-9am 6/15-8/14. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Before Care?
Summer Before Care 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 Summer Before Care provide lunch?
Summer Before Care 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 Summer Before Care compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Summer Before Care 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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