(7-14 yrs.) Brazilian United Soccer provides experienced international coaches who specialize in unique player development. Campers will enhance their skills through technical, tactical, and small-sided games. Tailored to various age groups and skill levels, the #BeyondSoccer approach, combined with authentic Brazilian soccer techniques, offers transformative experiences. 

(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.

(5-Adult) Learn how to safely build and enjoy a campfire, learn fire safety skills and receive the Smokey Bear Pledge certificate. Enjoy a brief woodland walk and toast marshmallows. Children must be accompanied by adult.

(3-Adult) Enjoy an evening in the woods and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.

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.

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

(6-10 yrs.) Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark on daring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. No camp December 24 and 25.

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.

(5-8 yrs) Discover the solar system with The Science Seed. Campers will learn about the planets, orbiting, day and night and how shadows form. Space related crafts, games, free play, playground time, and story time completes the day. 

(4-Adult) Start the new year with a naturalist-led hike around the lake. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.

(8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a different theme and may include: salamanders, birds and other wildlife, wildflowers, trees, nature photography, cultural history, or a scenic destination.

(6-14 yrs.) Help feed your feathered friends this winter by making and taking home your very own pinecone bird feeder. Find out what those familiar bird calls are as we discuss common birds you may see visit your feeder.

(6-10 yrs.) Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all. No camp January 1.

(5-12 yrs.) Join KidCreate to create snowman bobble heads out of Model Magic® clay.

(6-10 yrs.) Start your engines with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as you dive into the vast world of vehicles. Build and design an array of exciting machines, traversing land, sea, and air, with the assistance of experienced Play-Well instructors. Learn about the engineering principles behind motors, gears, and everything that vrooms and zooms!

(10-13 yrs.) Campers enhance their writing skills and learn to work as a team in a creative setting with Spark Business Academy. Campers collaborate in brainstorming sessions to select an original story idea, complete individual writing assignments to flesh out their story, and provide feedback and advice to their peers, promoting social and emotional learning (SEL). Campers aim to finish their own stories by the end of the program, fostering creativity and stronger social skills in the process.

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.

(5-12 yrs.) Join Kidcreate for a Valentine’s Day story and gift-making party. Let your young artist show their favorite Valentine how much they love them with a jumbo-sized conversation heart made out of clay.

(Adults) Join fellow single nature lovers for a wintry walk around the lake. Learn about the mating habits of the animals who live at Lake Fairfax Park and enjoy the holiday outdoors.