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Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

(5-Adult) Parents and children will sip tea, enjoy butterfly-shaped sandwiches and join the crazy fun of Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter and his friends at the strangest of tea parties. Meet a live creature from the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.


Animal Crackers and Me

(3-8 yrs.) Learn about animal adaptations while you munch on cookies and lemonade. Enjoy a story, craft and trail activity along a short hike. Child must be accompanied by an adult.


Animal Dads

(2-6 yrs.) Pretend to be a penguin, wolf and beaver dad as you learn about these doting fathers. Meet live animals and make a craft for your favorite father/grandfather. Child must be accompanied by an adult.


Animal Moms and Babies

(4-Adult) Spring is the time for many animals to give birth and raise young. Meet some young animals and discover how wild creatures grow and develop. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.


Animals Underground

(2-5 yrs.) Dig down deep and investigate who lives in the dark, damp world under the forest floor as we learn about moles, earthworms, termites and the many other creatures of the soil. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Animals: Zoology Fun for Kids (4-7 yrs.)

(4-7 yrs.) Explore the woods, creeks and ponds as we look for all sorts of critters. Learn about the animal life science of frogs, toads, birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, fish and insects through hikes, projects and games.


Backyard Science Camp (5-8yrs)

(5-8yrs) Investigate the properties of water and air, make bubbling concoctions, learn about electricity, and the science of bubbles. Older campers will also learn about bacteria and DNA.


Backyard Science Camp (8-12yrs)

(8-12yrs) Investigate the properties of water and air, make bubbling concoctions, learn about electricity, and the science of bubbles. Older campers will also learn about bacteria and DNA.


Bubble Science

(5-Adult) You may have enjoyed making bubbles before, but you've probably never been inside one. Learn about the science of bubbles in this interactive class. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.


Chess Merit badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Citizenship in the World Merit Badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Communication Merit Badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Creeks & Critters (6-10yrs)

(6-10 yrs.) From tadpoles to meadow voles, water is needed for all living things. Join us for this mostly outdoor camp as we explore many features of the watershed and learn about animals that depend on it. Be prepared to get wet, do cool experiments and learn how humans affect the quality of water in our rivers and streams.


Dinosaur Days Camp (4-7 yrs)

Campers will become junior paleontologists as naturalists lead discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge through crafts, games and fossils.


Dinosaur Days Camp (5-9 yrs)

(5-9yrs) Campers will become junior paleontologists as naturalists lead discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge through crafts, games and fossils.


Drawing Beetles and Bugs (16-Adult)

(16-Adult) Beetles and bugs are everywhere from logs, to forests, gardens and even in the water. Learn some natural history, anatomy and tips for drawing the Coleoptera and Hemiptera families. We will draw from the center’s preserved insect collection as well as from photos and field guides. Your choice of watercolors or colored pencil.


Drawing Nature in Summer

(16-Adult) Explore the woodlands and pond for insects, wildflowers, aquatic plants and more on a scavenger hunt hike. Then return to the classroom to draw live critters, flowers, ferns, etc. Project ideas will be shared and discussed. Your choice of colored pencils, or watercolors. A supply list will be sent before class starts.


First Aid Merit Badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Forestry Merit Badge

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. 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.


Goodnight Walk - Frogs

(3-Adult) Look for frogs in the pond and meet different species of frogs. Make a craft and enjoy a night hike with a naturalist. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.


Hidden Oaks STEAM Camp (7-12yrs)

(7-12) Experience all the aspects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) as we explore animal adaptations of local wildlife through engaging and hands-on projects.


Hidden Treasure Pirate Camp (4-7yrs)

(4-7 yrs.) Join our pirate crew in search for natural treasures in the park. We’ll make treasure chests, look for messages in bottles, find hidden treasure, blast balloon cannon balls and view a puppet show. Meet live animals and learn about habitats, such as fresh water, oceans and rain forests.


Hidden Treasure Pirate camp (5-9 yrs.)

(5-9 yrs.) Join our pirate crew in search for natural treasures in the park. We’ll make treasure chests, look for messages in bottles, find hidden treasure, blast balloon cannon balls and view a puppet show. Meet live animals and learn about habitats, such as fresh water, oceans and rain forests.


Illustrating Your Nature/Travel Journal

(16-Adult) Learn how to take your field sketches and turn them into a journal page. Starting with a pencil sketch you can add fine line marker, watercolors or colored pencils. Discover ways to add photos and mementos to your journal. A supply list will be sent before class starts.


Insect Safari (5-8 yrs)

(5-8 yrs.) Come on a safari and explore bugs and insects that inhabit our natural areas. Collect, examine and identify little creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations.


Insect Safari (7-12 yrs)

(7-12 yrs.) Come on a safari and explore bugs and insects that inhabit our natural areas. Collect, examine and identify little creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations.


Ladybugs - Fierce or Friendly

(3-Adult) Most cultures view ladybugs as symbols of good fortune. To some creatures, ladybugs are ferocious predators. Learn of the lore as you meet, greet and release ladybugs. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.


Little Acorns - Spring

(2-5 yrs.) Youngsters and their accompanying adult begin sharing nature’s wonders in this interactive class. Experiences include: meeting animals, stories, games and outdoor exploration. Dress for the weather. Quiet infants welcome. Topics covered are: 3/2 Wild Dogs, 3/9 Wily Woodpeckers, 3/16 Rainbows, 3/23 Signs of Spring, 4/13 Bounding Bunnies, 4/20 Green is Great, 4/27 Spring Flowers, 5/4 Animal Moms, 5/11 Walk, Waddle, Wiggle, 5/18 Bird Nests & Eggs.


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