(5-12 yrs.) This Kidcreate camp is the perfect place for your camper’s creative spirit to shine. Young artists will create vivid and energetic artwork while they move and groove to their heart's content. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-21 yrs.) This event is designed for participants with Autism and their families to learn about fishing on World Autism Awareness Day. Learn how to fish together through basic fishing education and a guided fishing opportunity at Lake Fairfax Park. All equipment is provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid VA fishing license. Family participation is required.

(4-Adult) Join a naturalist for a night of learning about the beauty of our local bats. It's time to clear these flying mammals' good name and understand how helpful they are to humans. The program will involve not only talking about bats, but also looking and listening for nearby bats.

Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.

(3-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to learn about different insects’ behavior and habitats. Explore the park to fill out bingo sheets to better appreciate the tiny workers around us.

(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. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our astronomical naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(5-Adult) Learn all about building a campfire. Practice starting a fire without matches and stay for a demonstration.

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.

(7-12 yrs.) Learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using LEGO® bricks and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition with Snapology. Afterwards, campers will have the opportunity to play robot football and complete a hoop challenge. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

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 to create pinch pots that are not only artfully formed, but also beautifully embellished with colorful beads and shimmering sequins. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-12 yrs.) Campers will use their fingers to paint an adorable pooch with Kidcreate. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-Adult) Learn how to fish alongside your parent or child as you enjoy the scenery around the lake. Gain a better understanding on how to rig and use a fishing rod, how to safely fish, and how we can be environmentally conscious while we fish. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.

(5-12 yrs.) With a range of art materials and techniques, Kidcreate brings iconic works to life to honor our veterans. Campers will make a mesmerizing cultural symbols flag inspired by Jasper Johns. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(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 different strokes and maneuvers. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.

Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.

Satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.

(4-Adult) Come and explore the "underworld" under fallen logs. Discover the bugs, fungi and salamanders that live under the forest floor. Collect, examine and identify creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers through projects and scientific investigations.

(5-12 yrs.) In this hands-on Kidcreate class, young artists will paint, sculpt and scribble marvelously messy masterpieces. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-10 yrs) Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecraft to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well TEKnologies instructor. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake their 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.

(4-Adult) Enjoy a late afternoon walk to learn why winter is the best time to go owl-ing. During a story reading, learn to identify local owl calls, discover why owls are nicknamed flying tigers of the night and enjoy a woodland stroll. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in the class.

(5-12 yrs.) Join Kidcreate instructors in your jammies for this hands-on art camp making 3D crafts. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-12 yrs.) Dive into the magical world of monograms in this Kidcreate class. Get hands-on to make your very own clay trinket box and fabulous yarn wrapped wall decor. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

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

(5-12 yrs.) Join Kidcreate to create your dream play space in the trees. This camp incorporates STEAM principles to teach campers how to think like engineers and architects. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

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.