(6-12 yrs.) Let’s plan a city! Use arty tools to design skyscrapers, bridges, community pools, houses, bistros, airports and even museums. Create a garden, paint your own urban skyline inspired by Van Gogh and use art skills to turn STEAM concepts into 3D masterpieces. No camp July 4-5. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-9 yrs.) Join us on outdoor adventures in nature. This is for nature lovers who don't mind being outside and getting dirty. Campers will explore different features of the park through hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. Experiments, games, activities, and observation skills help us explore our park. Bring a snack and drink. This camp is designed for kids with disabilities who can participate in a 4:1 ratio and can maintain personal care. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-13 yrs.) Join us on outdoor adventures in nature. This is for nature lovers who don't mind being outside and getting dirty. Campers will explore different features of the park through hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. Experiments, games, activities, and observation skills help us explore our park. Bring a snack and drink. This camp is designed for kids with disabilities who can participate in a 4:1 ratio and can maintain personal care.

(6-11 yrs.) See the best that our park has to offer with topics that fit your interests. Explore different features of the park with hands-on science and nature activities tailored to young people with disabilities. A different topic each month. Parents must be accessible during the program but are not required to register.

(6-11 yrs.) Get up close with our exhibit animals. Feed the critters, check their health, weight and size and journal findings in your vet notebook. Camp includes hikes, games and fun activities daily. Bring a snack, lunch and drink. Wear old clothes. 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. Have lots of fun learning about animal life science. No camp June 19. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(10-Adult) Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Learn the usefulness of plants for such rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland Indians. Meet at the pond.

(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

(8-12 yrs.) Many things fly through the air by gliding, flapping, and floating and this camp will explore and experiment to better understand flight. Campers will use their powers of observation to understand the life and lifecycles of creatures that fly, as well as human powered flight. Camp includes an off-site field trip to the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum; transportation provided. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(2-Adult) Explore Rocky Run Stream Valley by wagon and by wading in to learn about the creatures that live in the stream.

(6-11 yrs.) Explore the dinosaur world as campers become junior paleontologists. Naturalists lead discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge plus create crafts, play games and unearth fossils. No camp July 3-4. Bring snack, lunch and water bottle. 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.

(4-Adult) Join us at the park to enjoy an evening of fireflies. Bring a plastic jar with a lid to catch and then release. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(4-Adult) Bring your best frog voice as you learn about our native frogs while enjoying refreshments at a campfire. Hop along with a naturalist to our pond to sing with the chorus.

(8-Adult) Come to the garden to learn about and pick fresh herbs that will make your herbal tea the best its ever been. Sample herbal teas with homegrown ingredients and get inspired to grow your own tea herbs at home to delight and inspire you. 

(4-Adult) Look for signs of beavers at the park with a guided tour around their aquatic habitat. Get hands-on with beaver related activities. Investigate the elements of the beaver world and hope to get a glimpse of these elusive aquatic mammals.

(2-6 yrs.) Explore the ever-changing landscape of the garden. Each week, participants will explore and discover the changes in the garden. This program will feature seasonal activities that can include planting seeds, pollinators, harvesting vegetables, digging in the soil. and exploring plant parts. Adults must attend with a registered child. 

(4-Adult) Crank ice cream as you discover how ice was harvested and stored in this 19th century farm. Try using ice tongs. Children must be accompanied registered adult.

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.

(10-14 yrs.) Campers’ creativity is sparked by creating tasty and interesting recipes for every meal of the day. Tiny Chef’s staff teach the basic skills of cooking and baking then arm our master chefs with challenging techniques as the week progresses. Nut-free company; may contain other allergens; cannot sub out ingredients. No camp July 4-5. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(5-9 yrs.) Campers’ creativity is sparked by creating tasty and interesting recipes for every meal of the day. Tiny Chef’s staff teach the basic skills of cooking and baking then arm our master chefs with challenging techniques as the week progresses. Nut-free company; may contain other allergens; cannot sub out ingredients. No camp July 4-5. 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.

(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.

(6-12 yrs.) Apply basic science, engineering, model construction, computer programming and problem-solving skills to explore STEM concepts. Hands-on activities reinforce scientific literacy and learning through fun. No camp July 4-5. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(4-Adult) Freshwater ecosystems are full of fascinating creatures. Search for stoneflies, hellgrammites, water pennies and crayfish. Explore the park's streams with a naturalist, use dip nets and kick nets to catch and release these creatures. Class meets at the ECL Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

(1-4 yrs.) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park using our senses. Each month, we will make, taste, dance, walk, sing and tell stories. Different topics and activities every session.

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 snack, lunch and a drink. Once registered, download camp forms from website.

(6-11 yrs.) Join our naturalist on outdoor adventures and field studies in nature. Learn about the amazing animal world and the natural sciences. 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 snack, lunch and drink Once registered, download camp forms from website.