(9-13 yrs.) Join us for the ultimate outdoor camp! Activities include boating (learning about kayaking techniques and equipment), fishing, hiking, orienteering, off road biking, camping skills, animal tracking, reptile and amphibian identification and more. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Camps run rain or shine. Contact park for details on extreme weather days. No camp July 5. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

Learn fishing basics while having fun. This class helps improve fishing skills with spinning and closed faced reels while teaching safety, catch-and-release fishing, and protecting the environment. All equipment is provided.

(10-14 yrs.) Join Virginia Outside and learn beginner and intermediate tactics for fishing in different types of water such as private ponds, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Learn casting, knot tying and fish identification. Fishing merit badge may be earned through this program. Campers wear lifejackets when in the water or on a boat. Bait, tackle, rods, reels and lifejackets provided. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12 yrs.) Enjoy this combo camp of two popular outdoor activities- fishing and archery. Learn to use a classic bow and arrow, atlatl and other primitive tools. Gain knowledge and experience in fishing using a variety of tackle, both on shore and by boat. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-15 yrs.) Develop archery skills using Olympic-style (recurve) bows in this outdoor camp. Through focused instruction, learn shooting techniques and attention to detail. Other archery-related activities provide a broader introduction to the sport in general. Some weeks are 9am-1pm. Weeks that operate 9am-4pm also include boating, fishing and mini-golf. Bring snack, lunch and drink. No camp July 5. Camp operation is subject to weather and is held at the archery field to the right as you enter the park. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-16 yrs.) Fish & Explore takes campers off site for this camp to teach fishing basics as well as more intensive fishing techniques, including targeting specific fish species, reading the water and navigation safety. All gear including tackle, rods, reels and lifejackets supplied. Bring lunch, snack, water bottle, change of clothes, sneakers or river shoes and towel. Questions, call 703-215-1066. Signed participation release required on the first day. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-13 yrs.) Join Virginia Outside for a week of outdoor adventure at Burke Lake Park. Spend the week learning survival skills like fishing, shelter building, canoeing/kayaking, fire building and orienteering through a series of fun games and challenges. Campers put their skills to the test, camping out Thursday night at the park. Dinner & breakfast provided during campout. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details.

(5-Adult) Celebrate Father's day with fishing in the parks. Supplies and equipment provided, or bring your own rod and reel. All fish caught will be released, and we'll give you some tips. Participants 16 and older must have valid VA fishing license.

(12-15 yrs.) Fish from shore and on kayaks as you work on fishing skills with our experienced instructors. Enjoy an eight-mile float trip by kayak for smallmouth bass along the Potomac River. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-Adult) Learn how to fish together. This introductory course starts you with the basics including how to rig and use a fishing rod, safety, environmental awareness and fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Each person must register. Participants 16 and older must have valid Virginia fishing license.

(5-Adult) Learn how to fish together. This introductory course starts you with the basics including how to rig and use a fishing rod, safety, environmental awareness and fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Each person must register. Participants 16 and older must have valid Virginia fishing license.

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the Fishing Merit Badge. All equipment and supplies provided. Visit the site's website for pre-work and information.