Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–14 · $185/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–14

Youth Water Polo Camp

Alexandria · $185/week

The City of Alexandria's Youth Water Polo Camp offers a specialized day program for ages 8-15, focusing on water polo skills and teamwork.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities summer camps page. The Youth Water Polo Camp is listed as a day camp for ages 8-15, running from 9 AM to 4 PM, with a cost of $185 for residents. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. The website states that 'All staff are subject to a thorough background check,' which is a positive safety indicator. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' show a 4.2-star rating from 103 reviews, with general positive comments about programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @alexandriaparksrec on Instagram and AlexandriaVA.ParksAndRec on Facebook.
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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 specialty 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: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9am-1pm 7/6-10
  • Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
  • Phone: (703) 746-5414

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. That sits 33% below the $275 median for specialty camps in Alexandria, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. 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 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 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 specialty camps in Alexandria?
Youth Water Polo 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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