(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 4-5. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(Adults) Want to get outside and explore your local watershed? Come join our experienced instructors and immerse yourselves in the great outdoors with our all-adult 3-day adventure camp! Experience rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and white-water rafting down the Potomac Gorge! Prior experience is not required. Bring snack, lunch, and a water bottle. No camp July 4-5.

(Adults) Immerse yourself in the outdoors while honing your artistic skills and developing a personal relationship with the natural world. Kayak the Potomac, hike along our many trails, and practice your scientific illustration skills. Explore art mediums such as sketching, watercolor, acrylic and collage. Participants will enjoy an offsite trip to a nearby museum and sculpture park. Prior art experience is NOT required, beginners welcome! Bring snack, lunch and a water bottle. No camp July 4-5.

(13-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led birding trip by kayak. Park Authority lakes are home to more than 100 species of birds and holds many unique habitats. See how these small vessels can provide a closer look into the world of birds. Travel in a one-person kayak.

(16-Adult) Begin your search for trophy smallmouth bass on the upper Potomac with an experienced instructor. Participants will embark on a wagon ride upstream and float downstream on kayaks in search of smallmouth bass using spinning gear.

(12-15 yrs.) Fish from the shore and on kayaks as you work on fishing skills with our experienced instructors. Throughout the week, campers will use a variety of fishing techniques in preparation for a float trip by kayak for smallmouth bass along the Potomac River. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-Adult) Kayak or canoe along the Potomac River in search of hidden treasure! Use a GPS receiver to navigate the waters then dock at the islands to find geocaches. Some paddling experience preferred. All participants must sign a boating waiver.

(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using forward and reverse strokes, a turning stroke, a slice stroke and stopping maneuvers. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.

(14-Adult) Experience the Potomac River in a new light as we paddle under the moon. Discover the peace and wildlife of the evening river as a guide leads you on a tour through the calmest section of the river during each full moon this summer. No paddling experience necessary. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Single & tandem kayaks and PFDs are provided. Each individual must register.

(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https://go.usa.gov/xnJUB. Canceled in case of inclement weather or hazardous river conditions.

(12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Discover proper strokes and paddling techniques. Understand the basics of water safety and how to plan a pleasant paddling experience. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.

Scouts must have completed the BSA swim test before class start date and must bring certification to first class. This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the Kayaking Merit Badge. Fee includes kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and helmets. Course offered at Riverbend is completed on the Potomac River and includes river safety, reading the river and river navigation. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scouts. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.

(12-Adult) This course is designed to complement the Kayaking Basics Class and for students that have some experience and wish to practice skills in open water conditions. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.

(7-10yrs). Campers enjoy guided nature hikes, crafts, fishing and boat rides (boats vary depending on availability and may include kayak, rowboat, tour boat). Shaded trails and lakefronts are perfect settings for exploring creatures and plants that live in our streams, lakes and forests. Lake Accotink meets at the large shelter by marina; Burke Lake meets at shelter C. Camps run rain or shine. Contact the park for details on extreme weather days. No camp June 19 and July 4-5. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-10 yrs.) Campers enjoy guided nature hikes, crafts, fishing and boat rides (boats vary depending on availability and may include kayak, rowboat, tour boat). Shaded trails and lakefronts are perfect settings for exploring creatures and plants that live in our streams, lakes and forests. Bring lunch, snack and water bottle. Lake Accotink meets at the large shelter by marina; Burke Lake meets at shelter C. 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.

(12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake its home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water and what might be swimming underneath you. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.