Tip Top Little Athletes Camp
Tip Top Little Athletes Camp, offered by Alexandria Parks and Recreation, provides a multi-sport day camp experience for young children in Alexandria, VA.
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, which lists various camp options, including 'Tip Top Little Athletes Camp.' This camp is described as a multi-sport camp for children aged 3-5, focusing on sports like soccer, t-ball, and basketball, with a cost of $285 per week. The camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating based on 159 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. The Facebook page for Alexandria Recreation (@AlexandriaRec) is active, showcasing various community events and programs.
Who thrives here Ages 3–8
Tip Top Little Athletes Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. specialty content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 3–8
- Hours: 9am-1pm 7/6-10
- Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 746-5414
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tip Top Little Athletes Camp
- What ages does Tip Top Little Athletes Camp accept?
- Tip Top Little Athletes Camp is open to children ages 3–8. 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 Tip Top Little Athletes Camp cost?
- Tip Top Little Athletes Camp publishes $285/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Tip Top Little Athletes Camp's hours?
- Tip Top Little Athletes Camp runs 9am-1pm 7/6-10. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Tip Top Little Athletes Camp?
- Tip Top Little Athletes 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 Tip Top Little Athletes Camp provide lunch?
- Tip Top Little Athletes 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 Tip Top Little Athletes Camp compare to other specialty camps in Alexandria?
- Tip Top Little Athletes Camp 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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