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▌ Specialty · Ages 11–14

Summer Power-Up

Alexandria

Summer Power-Up is a day camp offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, providing a variety of activities for children in Alexandria, VA.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities summer camps page, which lists 'Summer Power-Up' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks department. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and that a nurse is on-site for some programs, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, with various locations and age groups specified on the site. While specific Google reviews for 'Summer Power-Up' itself were not readily available, the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities generally has positive community feedback. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal programs. Social media handles for the department are @alexandriaparksrec on Instagram and AlexandriaParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Summer Power-Up is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–14
  • Hours: 7am-6pm 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 Power-Up

What ages does Summer Power-Up accept?
Summer Power-Up is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Power-Up cost?
Summer Power-Up 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-Up's hours?
Summer Power-Up 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-Up?
Summer Power-Up 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-Up provide lunch?
Summer Power-Up 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-Up compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
Summer Power-Up 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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