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Tiny Chefs Summer Camp

Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · $399/week

Tiny Chefs Summer Camp, offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides hands-on cooking experiences for children in a day camp setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities website, confirming the camp's municipal ownership. The camp is listed as 'Tiny Chefs Summer Camp' and is part of a broader offering of summer camps by the department. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and child protective services checks. The camp is a day camp, with specific weekly sessions and pricing listed. Social media handles for the Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department were found on their website, indicating an active online presence. No specific ACA accreditation or state licensing information for this particular camp was found on the provided page, as it's part of a larger municipal program.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Tiny Chefs Summer Camp 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 6–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1605 Cameron 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 Tiny Chefs Summer Camp

What ages does Tiny Chefs Summer Camp accept?
Tiny Chefs Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Tiny Chefs Summer Camp cost?
Tiny Chefs Summer Camp publishes $399/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 Tiny Chefs Summer Camp's hours?
Tiny Chefs Summer 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 Tiny Chefs Summer Camp?
Tiny Chefs Summer 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 Tiny Chefs Summer Camp provide lunch?
Tiny Chefs Summer 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 Tiny Chefs Summer Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Alexandria?
Tiny Chefs Summer Camp is one of 11 community/rec center 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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