What ages does Youth Water Polo Camp accept?

Youth Water Polo 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 Youth Water Polo Camp cost?

Youth Water Polo Camp publishes $185/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 Youth Water Polo Camp's hours?

Youth Water Polo Camp runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Youth Water Polo Camp?

Youth Water Polo 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 Youth Water Polo Camp provide lunch?

Youth Water Polo 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 Youth Water Polo Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Alexandria?

Youth Water Polo 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

Youth Water Polo Camp

Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · $185/week

The City of Alexandria offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Youth Water Polo Camp, focusing on skill development and recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) camps page. The Youth Water Polo Camp is listed as one of many summer day camp options. The RPCA website emphasizes safety, stating that 'All staff are background checked' and that 'Health and Safety is our #1 priority.' The camp is offered at the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Alexandria. Social media handles for Alexandria RPCA were found on their main website, @alexandriaprd on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.PRCR on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation or state licensing information for individual camps was found, which is common for municipal programs.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Youth Water Polo 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 - 1:00 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 Youth Water Polo Camp

What ages does Youth Water Polo Camp accept?: Youth Water Polo 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 Youth Water Polo Camp cost?: Youth Water Polo Camp publishes $185/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 Youth Water Polo Camp's hours?: Youth Water Polo Camp runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Youth Water Polo Camp?: Youth Water Polo 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 Youth Water Polo Camp provide lunch?: Youth Water Polo 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 Youth Water Polo Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Alexandria?: Youth Water Polo 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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