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Alexandria Summer Camp

Alexandria Country Day School 2400 Russell Rd Alexandria, VA 22301

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Alexandria Summer Camp

All year long, kids find themselves encased in rigid structure.

When summer comes, we give them what they desperately need — freedom to expand and evolve. At Steve & Kate’s, campers choose which activities they do, whom they do it with and for how long. For kids, this experience is pure joy. It’s also a kind of training ground for life, where they’ll need to be empowered and independent and resilient and responsible for their own decisions. Happy human-ing starts here.

Grown-ups adore freedom, too.

We’ve described the magical gift you give your kids when you empower them to make their own decisions. Now let’s talk hardcore convenience for you:

  • Buy any number of days and send your kid to camp any day you want? Check.
  • Drop the kiddos off and pick them up whenever you want? Yup.
  • Long camp hours, all included? Totally.
  • Tasty meals and snacks, also included? You bet.
  • Get an automatic refund for unused days at summer’s end? For sure.
  • Do you deserve this kind of freedom? Yes, you do.
Camp details

CAMP DETAILS

DATES

Jun 18 - Aug 14

NOTES

Closed July 3

HOURS

8:00am - 6:00pm

AGES

4–12 | In Virginia, campers must turn 5 years old by Sep. 30, 2026 to attend camp

ADDRESS

Alexandria Country Day School
2400 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301

DIRECTOR

Alita

CALL/TEXT

703-997-9147

FOOD

View Weekly Menu

Additional info for Alexandria campers

Local Camp Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures

As we get closer to summer, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide important information such as our local camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in and check-out of camp each day, what to bring (and not bring), and a few more camp details.

Campus & Accessibility Details

Campus details coming soon.

 

Additional Required State Paperwork

Additional state-required paperwork must be submitted for every child before their first day of camp. Upon completion of registration, you will be emailed a link to complete the required forms online.

Activities

Choosing activities: the daily dilemma.

Coding. Sewing. Baking. Making. Sporting. Filming. Lounging. Every day, campers face the excruciating task of choosing from these and many more engrossing activities. Some select a mix of many. Others burrow deep into one or two. Either way, each day they face new experiences bristling with trade-offs and tantalizing possibilities.

In the early morning and late afternoon, campers ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below.

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STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

Learn the craft of stop-motion animation as you create unique characters and stories to produce your own short films on our custom-built animation stages. Available within the Media Lab. 
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SEWING SALON

Discover or deepen your love for sewing with colorful custom fabric patterns and exciting sewing challenges. Use hand-sewing and machine sewing techniques to design and create garments, accessories, and other cloth creations!
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CODING

Practice hands-on coding with our carefully selected iPad apps, designed for both early and advanced readers. These interactive programs gamify learning, making coding fun and accessible for all skill levels.
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MEDIA LAB

Alongside film, coding, and robotics, you can unleash your digital creativity in the Media Lab. Explore 3D worlds with an interactive virtual reality experience or dive into interactive art apps to bring your vision to life
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ROBOTICS

Leverage leading-edge robotic technology to empower your learning and problem-solving. Choose from guided activities and self-directed games, plus tools like robot landscapes and custom mazes.
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BAKERY

Explore new baked creations with fillings, spices, and add-ons, as you customize your confections to satisfy your sweet and savory palate. 
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TINKER LAB

Tinker endlessly with a thoughtful supply of arts and crafts, custom ‘maker packs’ made to spur innovation, and even 3D pens for the coolest collaborative and take-home projects.
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S&K TRADITIONS

Participate in decades-old Steve & Kate’s traditions like Find Chuckie—our beloved, elusive, rubber chicken—and Friday Pie-Day—where you can cap off a productive week by treating friends and camp staffers to a refreshing pie in the face.
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SPORTS & REC

Run, jump, throw, kick, play. Get the go-kart experience or unleash with athletic equipment essentials chosen especially for your site’s unique fields and rec spaces. Team up with peers and staff to play classic sports and even make up new games!
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WEEKLY SPECIALS

Jump into a new special experience every day! Whether it’s a new giant inflatable, a musical performance, a movement workshop, or a popup petting zoo, you can count on this boredom-busting daily activity to switch things up! We’ll announce our official 2026 specials lineup this spring.
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WATER PLAY

There’s nothing like water play on a hot summer day! Stay cool with activities like water tag, inflatable slip n’ slides, and some giant sprinkler action. Wherever space, weather, and local water restrictions allow them, we bring it!
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GAMEROOM & LOUNGE

Join friends for some get-your-wiggles-out fun playing tabletop games, building marble mazes and forts, or retreat to a quiet corner filled with satisfying sensory objects and a thoughtfully stocked bookshelf to engage all ages and interests.

Even more activities.

At Steve & Kate’s, enough is never enough. So every week we supplement our main offering of activities with thrill-inducing weekly specials. Here’s what’s coming this summer to your location:

Jun 18–19

Thursday

Inflatables

Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course

Campers climb, crawl, and race their way through this 40’ long inflatable obstacle course designed to challenge agility, coordination, and quick thinking.

Friday

Friday Pie Day, Kona Ice

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Kona Ice is a shaved ice truck that brings tropical fun. Cool down in the warm weather with a sweet treat.

Jun 22–26

Monday

Inflatables

Extra Large Moon Bounce

Jump around our classic bounce house—the perfect place to get some energy out.

Tuesday

Reptile Show

The Rain Forest/ Tropical Show

A live educational animal encounter where we’ll get the chance to meet and learn about fascinating reptiles.

Wednesday

Water Wednesday

Water Play and Slip N Slide

Campers stay cool while diving into water-filled activities like balloon tosses, sprinkler runs, and splash games.

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***

Thursday

Slime Workshop

Slime Making

Campers dive into sensory science as they mix, stretch, & create their own slime.

Friday

Friday Pie Day, Camp Talent Show

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Campers will have an opportunity to show-off all of the amazing projects they’ve made while at camp.

Jun 29–Jul 2

Monday

Inflatables

Rock Wall

Climb, conquer, and celebrate! Our inflatable rock wall gives campers the chance to test their strength, build confidence, and enjoy an exciting climbing adventure.

Tuesday

Hip Hop Dancing Workshop

Campers learn dance moves, styles, & techniques from a skilled instructor.

Wednesday

Water Wednesday

Water Play and Slip N Slide

Campers stay cool while diving into water-filled activities like balloon tosses, sprinkler runs, and splash games.

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***

Thursday

Magic/ Puppet Show

Campers will enjoy two exciting live performances—a magic show filled with interactive tricks, illusions, and surprises, followed by a puppet show that brings storytelling to life through colorful characters, creativity, and laughter. Together, these engaging experiences spark imagination and create lasting camp memories.

Jul 6–10

Monday

Inflatables

5-N-1 Combo

The ultimate inflatable experience—a bounce house with a built-in slide, climbing wall, & games, for extra excitement.

Tuesday

Board Game Day

From timeless classics to new favorites, campers join in friendly board game tournaments that focus on strategy and collaboration.

Wednesday

Water Wednesday

Water Play and Slip N Slide

Campers stay cool while diving into water-filled activities like balloon tosses, sprinkler runs, and splash games.

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***

Thursday

Reptile Show

Reptiles Around The World

A live educational animal encounter where we’ll get the chance to meet and learn about fascinating reptiles.

Friday

Friday Pie Day, Fire Department Visit

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Learn about fire safety and get the chance to ask a firefighter any burning questions you have.

Jul 13–17

Monday

Inflatables

Extra Large Moon Bounce

Jump around our classic bounce house—the perfect place to get some energy out.

Tuesday

Paper Trails

PaperTrailsNJ brings extra creativity to camp with a variety of mixed media, hands-on, craft projects. Each project includes simple instructions, tools, samples, and a mix of embellishments—giving campers the freedom to experiment, customize, & create something that’s entirely their own. No two results are alike, and that’s exactly the point.

Wednesday

Water Wednesday

Water Play and Slip N Slide

Campers stay cool while diving into water-filled activities like balloon tosses, sprinkler runs, and splash games.

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***

Thursday

Bubble Party

It’s Bubble time! Create millions of bubbles with wands, blowers, and special bubble tools for an amazing outdoor party!

Friday

Friday Pie Day, Camp Talent Show

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Campers will have an opportunity to show-off all of the amazing projects they’ve made while at camp.

Jul 20–24

Monday

Inflatables

Jumbo Sports Arena

The ultimate inflatable experience—a bounce house with a built-in slide, basketball hoop, & other sports games, for extra excitement.

Tuesday

Gardening Day

Campers plant seeds and learn basic gardening skills while exploring how things grow and creating something to take home.

Wednesday

Water Wednesday

Water Play and Slip N Slide

Campers stay cool while diving into water-filled activities like balloon tosses, sprinkler runs, and splash games.

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***

Thursday

Glow Dance Party

Campers light up the dance floor with music, movement, and glow-themed fun in this high-energy dance party experience.

Friday

Friday Pie Day, Bracelet Making

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Learn how to make different bracelet designs to take-home and trade with your friends.

Jul 27–31

Monday

Inflatables

Velcro Wall

Get ready to jump, stick, and laugh at our Velcro Wall experience! Campers suit up in special Velcro gear, take a running leap, and see just how high they can stick to the giant inflatable wall.

Tuesday

Magic/ Puppet Show

Campers will enjoy two exciting live performances—a magic show filled with interactive tricks, illusions, and surprises, followed by a puppet show that brings storytelling to life through colorful characters, creativity, and laughter. Together, these engaging experiences spark imagination and create lasting camp memories.

Wednesday

Water Wednesday

Water Play and Slip N Slide

Campers stay cool while diving into water-filled activities like balloon tosses, sprinkler runs, and splash games.

Campers stay cool as they race & slide down our inflatable slip ‘n slide–weather permitting.

***Please bring a labeled swimsuit, towel, and water shoes/sandals to participate.***

Thursday

Board Game Day

From timeless classics to new favorites, campers join in friendly board game tournaments that focus on strategy and collaboration.

Friday

Friday Pie Day, Silent Disco

Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s has celebrated the end of the week with an optional whipped cream pie to the face.

Campers slip on wireless headphones, select their favorite songs, and dance together—creating a shared, high-energy party where everyone can move to their own beat.

Youngest campers fly solo, but there’s a net.

Most kids take to life at Steve & Kate’s like the naturally hardy individuals they are. For some, especially our younger campers, it can take a little longer to get their wings. That’s why each camp has staff dedicated specifically to supporting our youngest campers. Helping these campers discover their camp magic is the whole point of our Youngest Camper Support Staff, and every time it’s exhilarating to behold.

Food

Eat your heart out. (It’s included.)

Life without delicious food sucks. That’s why our cuisine de camp features a mouth-watering array of tasty, nourishing grub. In partnership with fan favorite restaurants, we keep kids fired up with food they love — from piping hot pizza to salubrious Caesar salads to tangy tomato soup, and much more. Our menus include rotating specials as well as healthy snacks and sides kids can grab whenever their fuel gauge dips into the red. Chomp, chomp. Munch, munch.

What’s on the menu.

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Fees

What camp costs.

Perhaps you are a grown-up who loves to plan. Or maybe you’re an expert of the fine art of logistical improvisation. Miraculously, our camp fees are designed to scratch both of your respective itches. Buy any number of Day Passes or a Summer Pass, and use them whenever you want during the summer. Don’t even bother to let us know when you’re coming — just roll up. If your plans change, don’t sweat it. We’ll automatically refund your unused Passes in full at summer’s end. How many other summer camps can offer you that level of flexibility?*

*Not one that we know of.

Day Pass and Summer Pass fees cover the entire Steve & Kate’s experience, including lunch, snacks, activities and the entire day from 8:00am – 6:00pm.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am – 6:00pm.

  • Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day at any open location.
  • Add more Day Passes to your account at any time.
  • All unused passes are automatically refunded back at the rate you paid, by September 18, 2026.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am – 6:00pm.

  • Buy 15+ Day Passes per child and receive our 15-day rate.
  • Add more Day Passes to your account at any time at the 15-day rate of $114/day.
  • All unused passes are automatically refunded back at the rate you paid, by September 18, 2026.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities and all hours 8:00am – 6:00pm.

  • One fee covers the entire summer–That’s up to 41 days of camp in Alexandria!
  • If you purchase a Summer Pass and use less than 30 days of camp, we’ll calculate what you would have paid at the 15-Day Pass rate and refund you the difference automatically by September 18, 2026.
Testimonials

These people are very smart. You should listen to them.

I really like that you've carved out something truly unique - a completely low-stress experience for parents. No pre-planning, no need to make lunch, no need to decide which days to attend, automatic refunds. It took some stress out of planning our summer.
Dan C.

(S&K parent)

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Even though there are so many kids, she was able to put a personal touch to it by remembering every kid’s name, being open to suggestions as well as remembering to remind my 4 year old daughter to go to the bathroom! My daughter had so much fun making a dress for her bear, making bread, dancing, playing with the weekly specials and the list goes on and on.
Elaine C.

(S&K parent)

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It's great to pick up your kid from camp with a smile and excited about the day they spent doing various activities. Staff was wonderful and not having to think about food was such a relief.
Christian K.

(S&K parent)

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Staff

Our dedicated camp
team.

For our team members, giving kids the space to liberate their true potential becomes a kind of calling. Think of them as a high-energy, warm-hearted crew of child advocates who deftly balance two invaluable skills — that of providing structure and guidance, and that of staying the heck out of campers’ ways. If that’s not enough, they’re all background-checked and trained in CPR and first-aid. Say “hi” to them at camp — they’d love to meet you.

Events

Steve & Kate's Events

Join us at an upcoming virtual Information Session to learn all the camp basics. We’ll give a quick presentation and overview on our program, and then answer any questions you have. Please note that Information Sessions are open to all Steve & Kate’s Camps, and are not specific to any given location. All Information Sessions are listed in ET.

Local Events

Your camp director

Get in Touch.

Feel free to contact us anytime with your questions about life at Steve & Kate’s, or questions about life in general.

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ALITA

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Alita joined Steve & Kate’s Camp in 2025! When not at camp, you can find her anywhere there is live music. Alita is looking forward to witnessing campers take ownership of their interests and discover new things about themselves.

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