Summer Camps Offered With Coronavirus Precautions In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will hold several summer camps and programs for children of working families. The programs will include coronavirus precautions.

In addition to the previously-announced full day modified summer camp, there will be half-day summer camps and Friday Fun Days. Programs are available to City of Alexandria children ages 6 to 12 who have attended kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants and staff will follow federal, state and local health guidelines, including screening for COVID-19 symptoms, face mask use, and physical distancing.

Here are the details:

Full Day Modified Summer Camp

• July 6-August 14
• A six-week program from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Locations at Charles Barrett, Charles Houston, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong, Patrick Henry, Nannie J. Lee, and William Ramsay Recreation Centers and Minnie Howard School
• Before and after-care not available
• Will include time for Alexandria Ciy Public Schools summer school activity and outdoor play
• No field trips or swimming this summer
• $249 cost (with financial assistance: free/reduced school meals $149.40; SNAP $124.50; TANF $75)

Half Day Summer Fun Camp

• July 20-31 (afternoons only) and Aug. 3-14 (mornings or afternoons)
• Two-week sessions between Monday and Friday
• Mornings: 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. Afternoons: 2-6 p.m.
• Locations at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility and Jefferson-Houston School
• $45 cost (with financial assistance: free/reduced school meals $27; SNAP $22.50; TANF $13.50)

Friday Fun Days

• July 10, 17, 24, 31
• Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
• Locations at Jefferson-Houston field and Armistead Boothe Park
• $5 cost per date
• Includes classic cooperative group games, relays, and physical fitness
• Dates may be canceled due to inclement weather

To register, visit the online portal or call the Registration and Reservation Office at 703-746-5414 to schedule an appointment for in-person registration.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities plans to open outdoor pools for the summer season with limitations on July 1. Recreation centers reopened for programming with modified hours and access on June 20. For more program and facility updates, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation.