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▌ Specialty · Ages 6–11

Summer Power-On

Alexandria

Summer Power-On is a day camp offered by the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, focusing on STEM, arts, and sports...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camp page, which lists 'Summer Power-On' as one of their summer camp offerings. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal entity. The website details various camp options, including STEM, arts, and sports, catering to different age groups from K-12. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the general camp information page mentions that 'all staff are background checked and fingerprinted.' The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and staff engagement. Social media handles for the department are @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRD on Facebook, which feature updates on various city programs, including camps.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Summer Power-On 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: 6–11
  • Hours: 7am-6pm 6/15-8/14
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • 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 Power-On

What ages does Summer Power-On accept?
Summer Power-On is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Power-On cost?
Summer Power-On 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 Power-On's hours?
Summer Power-On runs 7am-6pm 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 Power-On?
Summer Power-On 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 Power-On provide lunch?
Summer Power-On 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 Power-On compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Summer Power-On 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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