(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.

(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. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(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.

(4-6 yrs.) Discover the shapes, colors, textures and patterns hidden in the natural world through scientific exploration. Paint with natural dyes, sculpt with clay, craft musical instruments, design jewelry, and create a mosaic. No camp July 4-5. Camps the week of June 10 for non-FCPS participants. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-9 yrs.) Discover the shapes, colors, textures and patterns hidden in the natural world through scientific exploration. Paint with natural dyes, sculpt with clay, craft musical instruments, design jewelry, create a mosaic and more. Camp includes an off-site day trip. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(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.

(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.

(6-9 yrs.) Plants, animals and sun, all are forces in nature. How does weather impact the earth? What is the roll of plants as a natural force? What animals change their environment? Learn the answers and more with experiments, science tools and games. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12 yrs.) Gain knowledge and experience in freshwater fishing using a variety of tackle. Fish the Potomac River for sunfish, catfish and bass on land and by boat. Learn how to rig and use a fishing rod as well as the safety and importance of catch-and-release fishing all while having fun. Bring a rod or borrow one from the park. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-9 yrs.) Learn about the rich indigenous heritage of Riverbend Park and make connections with the natural world. Delve into the foundations of Earth Science through investigation, exploration, and hands-on experiments and learn about environmental stewardship and survival skills through the lens of Native American values and culture. Campers will expand their creativity, self-reliance, and friendships through games, storytelling, arts & crafts, archery and nature hikes. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. 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 and more in this outdoor and indoor camp. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(12-15yrs) 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. Includes a kayak trip and an off-site visit to a local wetland. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(8-12 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. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(7-10yrs) Discover your inner outdoorswoman! Learn about influential women trailblazers of the past and leave with important life skills and knowledge to survive and protect the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing, paddling, fire building, outdoor cooking, shelter building and more. This camp satisfies requirements for numerous Girl Scout outdoor skills badges, however you do not need to be a scout to attend. Badges not included. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(9-13 yrs.) Discover your inner outdoorswoman! Learn about influential women trailblazers of the past and leave with important life skills and knowledge to survive and protect the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing, paddling, fire building, outdoor cooking, shelter building and more. This camp satisfies requirements for numerous outdoor skill badges for both Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts, however you do not need to be a girl scout to attend. Badges not included. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(Adults) Discover your inner outdoorswoman at Riverbend Park. Immerse yourself in the wilderness with our all-adult 3-day adventure camp! Learn about influential women trailblazers of the past and leave with important life skills and knowledge to survive and protect the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing along the Potomac, paddling, fire building, outdoor cooking, archery and foraging. Bring snack, lunch, and a water bottle. No camp July 4-5.