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THE EXCHANGE PLACE FOR
​CREATIVE MATERIALS, INSPIRATION AND IDEAS IN ALEXANDRIA
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Summer Camp
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All of our drop-off camps take place at our Materials Center where children have an opportunity to experiment with and explore a variety of art supplies and repurposed items. Experienced teachers lead campers in creative exploration using reuse materials. Our process-oriented camps emphasize resourcefulness and using materials in new ways while empowering children to create with confidence. 

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EXPLORE + REUSE + CREATE

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UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based nonprofit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials.
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Materials Center hours 
Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12-6p | Sat: 10a-4p 

Location
5380-D Eisenhower Avenue
​Alexandria, VA 22304

Phone
703-861-8705


Closest metro station
Van Dorn Street (blue line) 

Free parking
Available in any unmarked space


Accessibility
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming place for all people. Service dogs are permitted. 

The Materials Center is in a warehouse building, and the entrance is accessed by a set of four wooden steps. 

If you have questions or would like assistance making arrangements, including for accessible parking or a temporary ramp, please call the Materials Center at (703) 861-8705 or email info@upcyclecrc.org. 

Health and Wellness
Please stay home if you are not feeling well, are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, or have had known exposure to the virus. Masks are welcome but not required.



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Need some poster board for a school project?
Looking for fabric remnants? Want some inspiration for a new project?

Our inventory is always changing so there are new treasures every day.

Shop by the item or by the bag. 


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Our  programs foster creative expression, resourcefulness, experiential learning, individuality and fun for all ages. Whether through playful “tinkering” or a special workshop, we inspire you to create through exploratory experiences with reuse materials. 

At the Materials Center, we offer workshops for youth and adults as well as an extensive Summer Camp for ages 3 ½ to 10. We also provide programs in local schools and recreation centers.


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BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Thursdays, 2-5p,  and Saturdays, 10a-1p 

​Donations are accepted at 5380-D Eisenhower Avenue during select hours and with advance appointment.  Please do not leave donations outside our door.  Donations are tax deductible as allowable by law.


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Where's Tinker Time?

​​TINKER TIME is on a brief hiatus and will return soon - better than ever!
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If you know UpCycle, you know Tinker Time, our signature program to inspire playfulness and creative expression in all ages, and you may be wondering where it is on our schedule. Currently, we have placed Tinker Time on a short hiatus as we transition staffing and rethink our space to allow more people to freely explore and create. 

What is Tinker Time?
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In this open exploration, you can access our unique collection of materials for inspiration and use as you create something of your own. We have an amazing selection of reuse materials and  mark-making supplies, along with scissors, glue, and more. Tinker Time is an unstructured time without a specific project, open to all ages. (An adult must accompany children ages 12 and younger. )
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Watch how UpCycle inspires our community to explore and create with reusable materials.

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  • About us
    • News
    • History
    • Opportunities
  • Materials Center
    • Shop
    • Materials Donations
    • Memberships
  • Programs & Events
    • Kids >
      • Camps
      • Materials Playgroup
      • Parties & Group Activities
    • Adults >
      • Programs & Workshops
    • Teachers >
      • Lesson Plans
      • Professional Development
      • Field Trips/Groups
      • Outreach
  • Support
  • Contact