This online community was developed to support, inform and engage families with young children in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia. I can’t think of a better place to raise my two children and I’m sure you agree more! Enjoy the blog and everything Del Ray has to offer!
The Little Gym of Alexandria at Van Dorn opened last month at 291 South Van Dorn St. Last week I got the chance to check out their gym and there are so many things to love! Little Gym offers classes, birthday parties and camps for children ages 4 months-12 years. Currently offered classes include: Parent […]
READ MORESpring Break is right around the corner (commence the happy dance) so we’ve put together a list of camps for kids as young as 3 to enjoy here in Alexandria Alexandria Soccer Association Spring Break Camp March 25-29, 2013 Lee Rec. Center Half Day (Ages 5-6)-$135 Full Day (Ages 7-11)- $215 Metropolitan Fine Arts Center: […]
READ MOREIt’s now the coldest part of the year and the kids are going crazy being in the house so much. Here are some are some ideas of places to go in Alexandria to let the kids play and get their crazies out! There are 8 recreation centers throughout the city. The hours and facilities vary. […]
READ MOREThis Saturday the City of Alexandria will celebrate the presidential inauguration with a day of service for our children. Alexandria City Public Schools, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Volunteer Alexandria have organized an event designed to engage youth in creating a 30-page storybook, which will then be signed by the nation’s first family. […]
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This is a bit last minute but I just found out about this great event today! I can’t think of how many times I’ve had questions about the city’s rec. programs and organized sports leagues. Tomorrow there will be an opportunity to visit and view what programs and camps are being offered in the City of Alexandria for youth, teens, adults and seniors for the upcoming year.
Wondering what the kids can do all winter so they don’t drive everyone crazy? The city of Alexandria has released the 2013 Recreation Program Guide that has lots of great recreation classes and youth sports programs listed. Classes for kids this winter include: Art, Chess, Kids Play, Soccer, Gymnastics, Basketball, Music, Martial Arts, Dance and […]
READ MOREI was recently introduced to Alexandria mom, Melissa LaSalle after enjoying her Blog What to Read To Your Kids. I like reading her great book picks for kids and her wonderful writing style. Melissa was kind enough to agree to do a blog post for me today for great Christmas books you may want to […]
READ MOREDon’t miss the annual tree lighting this coming Friday Dec. 7th at the Del Ray Farmer’s Market parking lot, located at the corner of Mt. Vernon & E. Oxford Ave. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. Each year the Del Ray Business Association sponsors thousands of luminaries that are lit up and […]
READ MOREWe’re all wrapped up and stuffed from Thanksgiving and now it’s time to start looking forward to Christmas! This weekend marks an exciting start to the Christmas season with the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. There are several events to enjoy with your family. The first is the Deck the Halls with Santa! This fun event […]
READ MOREI met with Hands On Play’s (HOP) owner Sharon Thomason-Sekyi several months ago while she was preparing to open her newest venture. Sharon arrived in Alexandria with experience from the North East Stars Montessori school that she runs in DC. She saw something missing in Old Town and stepped up to fill in that gap! […]
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