Alex Sports - Basketball
Basketball camp for non-residents focusing on skill development and game play.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL directs to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities camp search portal, not a specific page for 'Alex Sports - Basketball (Non-Resident)'. This camp appears to be a program offered by the municipal parks department. The portal lists various basketball camps, including 'Alex Sports Basketball Camp' for different age groups (e.g., ages 7-9, 10-12, 13-15) at Minnie Howard Park, with costs around $214 for non-residents. Without a dedicated camp website, specific details about staff, daily schedules, or a mission statement are not readily available. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities' show a 4.1-star rating from 103 reviews, with general comments about city services rather than specific camp programs. The program type is day camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 7–14
- Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Address: 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 746-5414
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $214.00 (Non-Resident)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Alex Sports - Basketball
- What ages does Alex Sports - Basketball accept?
- Alex Sports - Basketball is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Alex Sports - Basketball cost?
- Alex Sports - Basketball publishes $214/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Alex Sports - Basketball's hours?
- Alex Sports - Basketball runs 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Alex Sports - Basketball?
- Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Alex Sports - Basketball provide lunch?
- Alex Sports - Basketball 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 Alex Sports - Basketball compare to other sports camps in Alexandria?
- Alex Sports - Basketball is one of 37 sports 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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