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Our registration system was recently updated! Activities (classes, camps, events) – New look, same search!
(4-6 yrs.) Explore the woods, creeks and ponds as we look for all sorts of critters. Learn about frogs, toads, birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, fish and insects through hikes, projects and games. No camp July 4. Camp the week of June 9 and August 18 for non-FCPS participants. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(6-11 yrs.) Explore the woods, creeks and ponds as we look for all sorts of critters. Learn about frogs, toads, birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, fish and insects through hikes, projects and games. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(6-11 yrs.) Join our park naturalists as we search for inspiration from nature’s engineers-honeybees, beavers, birds and plants. Test out different materials to create things that blend in, shelter, float or fly. Explore the great outdoors using nature as inspiration to create your own inventions. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(6-11 yrs.) Discover what daily life was like for the Eastern Woodland Native Americans. From animal tracking to shelter building, children learn survival skills through outdoor activities, games and more. Camp focuses on the culture and lives of the Powhatan. Some sites include tool making and a cookout on the last day. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(8-12 yrs.) Join our park naturalists and explore the woods. Learn how to identify plants, run experiments on water samples and complete crafts. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(4-6 yrs.) Learn about the cool characteristics of creatures such as snakes, turtles, frogs and other cold-blooded animals. Activities include hikes to the wetland, arts and crafts, games, animal encounters and hands-on activities. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(7-11 yrs.) Explore science with this spell-binding camp filled with an array of bewitching lessons and experiments mesmerizing even the most astute sorcerer. Study natural herbs, potion preparations, mythical creatures in this outdoor and indoor camp. Riverbend camp enjoys a visit from live owls! Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(6-11 yrs.) Discover water dynamics and wetland habitats. Explore how the living and non-living interact in a wet ecosystem. Using science tools, experiments and games, find the answer to why water habitats are so important and what makes each kind of wetland unique. No camp July 4. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(6-11 yrs.) Get outside and explore the wild side of plants and animals through art projects, games, nature hikes and critter encounters. Projects and media vary by site, and will include printmaking, painting, and sculpting. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
(7-10 yrs.) Get outside and explore the wild side of plants and animals through art projects, games, nature hikes and critter encounters. Projects and media vary by site, and will include printmaking, painting, and sculpting. Once registered, download camp forms from website.
Join our naturalist on outdoor adventures and field studies in nature. This is for serious nature lovers who don't mind getting dirty. Campers learn outdoor survival skills such as using maps, making fires and building shelter. Experiments, games, activities and observation skills help us explore the many habitats in our parks. Bring a lunch, snack and a drink. Once registered, download camp forms from website.