(9-13 yrs.) Join us for the ultimate outdoor camp! Activities include boating, learning about kayaking techniques and equipment, fishing, hiking, off road biking, camping skills, animal tracking, animal identification and more. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Camps run rain or shine. Contact park for details on extreme weather days. No camp June 19 and July 3-4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

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

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

(6-9 yrs.) Go hiking to explore our native mammals, birds, fish, insects and reptiles in their habitats. Learn why animals are important to our ecosystem through resident animal interactions, crafts and games. As campers explore in the forest, pond, river and meadow they will learn how animal habitats are being threatened and what they can do to protect them. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-11 yrs.) In this week-long outdoor sampler, campers will participate in rock climbing, meeting our exhibit animals, fishing, hiking, exploring wildlife and taking a park wagon ride. Different themes each day teach primitive skills while enjoying outdoor recreation and a campfire cookout. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-Adult) Get ready for your hiking trips this year. Join an instructor for a hike around Lake Fairfax, stopping at picturesque areas for selfies or memorable photos and practicing basic exercises you can do at home to get ready for those steep climbs and long treks across mountain ridges. You will leave empowered with additional information for how to prepare for your upcoming hikes. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(8-12 yrs.) Explore the Potomac by land, air and water. During this weeklong adventure, campers sample a variety of thrills including rock climbing, kayaking, ropes course, SUP and hiking. No camp July 3-4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-13 yrs.) Our naturalist will teach campers how to use scientific equipment such as dip nets, microscopes, minnow traps and game cameras to learn about and see live animals up close. Spend time boating and hiking around the lake learning facts about native species and why they are so vital to the lake’s health. Bring a bag lunch, snack and water bottle. Camps run rain or shine. Contact the park for details on extreme weather days. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-9 yrs.) Campers will enjoy fishing, hiking, nature crafts, games and boating lakeside. Camp includes swim time at our famous Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole (dependent on weather/waterpark operation). Bring a swimsuit, towel, bag lunch, snacks and water bottle. No camp June 19 and July 3-4. Camps run rain or shine. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-12 yrs.) Campers will enjoy fishing, hiking, nature crafts, games and boating lakeside. Camp includes swim time at our famous Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole (dependent on weather/waterpark operation). Bring a swimsuit, towel, bag lunch, snacks and water bottle. No camp June 19 and July 3-4. Camps run rain or shine. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(13-Adult) Meet at Scott's Run Nature Preserve and walk the trails in search of spring beauty, Dutchman's breeches and other spring ephemerals in these rich woods. Meet in west parking lot. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Canceled if rain.

(12-Adult) Herons, egrets, sandpipers, and shorebirds all call Huntley home for part of the day or year. Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler for basic drawing instruction before hiking to the wetland to draw. Come learn about these wading birds' many adaptations for a life of wetland wandering. All art materials included.

(8-Adult) There is no better place than along the Potomac River to view spring blossoms such as bluebells and trilliums. Join us for a 1.5 mile guided hike over variable terrain through the Scotts Run Nature Preserve that will end at one of the most picturesque waterfalls of Northern Virginia. We might find some hidden wildlife along the way too. Meet in west parking lot. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Canceled if raining.