[Archived] Think Warm Thoughts – Summer Camp Registration Begins Early on February 24

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2016

Registration for 2016 summer camps offered by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will begin 3 weeks early this year to allow more time for summer planning. Registration for summer camps will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24 for Alexandria residents and on Friday, February 26 for nonresidents. Register online or in-person at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St.

Beginning Friday, February 5, the 2016 Summer of Smiles Summer Camps Guide will be available online at www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation and free printed brochures will be available at City Hall, recreation centers, and public libraries located throughout the City. The Summer of Smiles Summer Camps Guide contains a variety of camps available to youth ages 2-17, including sports, dance, creative arts, computer, chess, enrichment, nature, adventure, Out of School Time (residents only) and classic camps. To make summer planning even easier, an index lists camps available by week offered and age group.

Registration for all other Spring and Summer programs, including activities, classes and leagues occurring April through August 2016, will begin as usual on Wednesday, March 16 for Alexandria residents and Friday, March 18 for nonresidents. The Spring and Summer Program Guide will be available online and in City facilities beginning Wednesday, March 2. Request a Free Subscription to receive future issues by mail or call 703.746.5414. 

Space is still available and registration is currently being accepted for Spring Break Camps taking place March 21- 25 - Register Online Today!

For more information, contact the Registration and Reservation Office at 703.746.5414, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Kelly Gilfillen, Marketing Manager, at 703.746.4644 (VA Relay 711) or e-mail Kelly.Gilfillen@alexandriava.gov.