Summer Camps for ages 12–13 in Alexandria.
111 camps in Alexandria accept ages 12–13. Median week: $260; range $209–$350.
Middle-school summer camps in Alexandria have the smallest selection and the hardest decision. Many traditional day camps cap at 12, leaving "leadership-in-training" tracks (real, but uneven) and specialty programs (great if your kid has a track, frustrating if they don't). This is also when overnight options open up meaningfully.
Top 20 camps
- Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Summer Camps · Alexandria Parks and Recreation · Ages 3–17
- Durant Before Care · Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 5–12 · $39/week
- Durant After School Care · Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 5–12 · $49/week
- Alex Fun Day Camp · Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 6–12 · $135/week
- Alex Fun Sports Camp · Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 5–12 · $179/week
- Alex CIT Program · Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 13–15 · $157.5/week
- Hoop Life Basketball Camp · Jefferson Houston School, 1501 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 5–14 · $245/week
- Gymnastics Camp - City of Alexandria · Jefferson Houston School, 1501 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · Ages 6–12 · $265/week
- TSP Kickball Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 6–13 · $225/week
- Soccer Pros Soccer Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 6–14 · $295/week
- TSP Flag Football Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 6–13 · $225/week
- TSP Lacrosse Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 6–13 · $225/week
- Skyhawks Track & Field Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 7–12 · $245/week
- Bounce-Boom Tennis Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 7–14 · $165/week
- Skateboarding 4 Kids · Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skateboard Park, 3540 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304 · Ages 7–14 · $199/week
- Friendzone Flag Football Camp · Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 7–14 · $295/week
- Swim Team Prep Camp · Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 8–14 · $180/week
- Swim Team Clinic Camp · Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 8–14 · $200/week
- Youth Water Polo Camp · Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility, 3795 W. Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302 · Ages 8–14 · $185/week
- Alexandria Aces Baseball Camp · Frank Mann Field, 3700 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 · Ages 6–12 · $299/week
↘ What to look for
Ask whether the program is age-segregated or whether 12-year-olds get bucketed with 9-year-olds (common, demoralizing). If your camp has a CIT/leadership track, ask what the kids actually DO — real responsibility (planning sessions, supervising under-8s) vs. glorified-camper status with a different t-shirt. Cost-per-week often jumps at this age; check what the increase covers.