What ages does Swim Team Prep Camp accept?

Swim Team Prep Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Swim Team Prep Camp cost?

Swim Team Prep Camp publishes $180/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 Swim Team Prep Camp's hours?

Swim Team Prep Camp 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 Swim Team Prep Camp?

Swim Team Prep Camp 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 Swim Team Prep Camp provide lunch?

Swim Team Prep Camp 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 Swim Team Prep Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Alexandria?

Swim Team Prep Camp is one of 5 aquatic 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–14

Swim Team Prep Camp

Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · $180/week

Swim Team Prep Camp in Alexandria, VA, offers a day camp experience focused on improving swimming skills and endurance for competitive swimming.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities camps page. The Swim Team Prep Camp is listed as a day camp, with a focus on improving swimming skills, endurance, and competitive techniques. The camp is operated by a municipal entity, indicating a public service model. Social media handles for Alexandria Parks and Recreation were found on the main city website, suggesting a broader departmental presence rather than a specific camp one. Information regarding ACA accreditation, specific licensing numbers, or staff-to-camper ratios was not readily available on the provided camp page or linked city resources. The camp description emphasizes skill development for swimmers interested in competitive teams.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Swim Team Prep Camp 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 aquatic 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: Aquatic
Ages: 8–14
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 Swim Team Prep Camp

What ages does Swim Team Prep Camp accept?: Swim Team Prep Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Swim Team Prep Camp cost?: Swim Team Prep Camp publishes $180/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 Swim Team Prep Camp's hours?: Swim Team Prep Camp 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 Swim Team Prep Camp?: Swim Team Prep Camp 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 Swim Team Prep Camp provide lunch?: Swim Team Prep Camp 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 Swim Team Prep Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Alexandria?: Swim Team Prep Camp is one of 5 aquatic 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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