(9-13 yrs.) Join us for the ultimate outdoor camp! Activities include fishing, hiking, kayaking, animal tracking, and animal identification. Bring lunch, snack and water bottle daily. Camps run rain or shine. Contact the park for details on extreme weather days. No camp July 3.

(8-Adult) Reel in your creativity as you join a naturalist to paint and design your own crankbait to use as a fishing lure. Participants will keep their own lures created in the program. All materials provided.

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

(5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while enjoying the beauty of the lakefront. Gain a better understanding of not only how to fish, but also how we can better connect with the natural world while participating in recreational activities, such as fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(5-Adult) Enjoy the beauty of the lakefront at sunset while learning the basics of fishing with a naturalist. Many fish like to come up to eat when the water cools after a hot day, making it a great time to fish with family members and enjoy each other’s company. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(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.

(8-14 yrs.) Go on an adventure and learn about fishing at Riverbend Park. Girl scouts will learn about fishing equipment, techniques, regulations and spend an hour fishing on the Potomac River.

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. All equipment and supplies provided.

(8-12 yrs.) Gain knowledge and experience in freshwater fishing using a variety of tackle with Baroody. 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. Bring a rod or borrow one from the park.

(6-10 yrs.) Campers enjoy guided nature hikes, crafts, fishing and boat rides (if available). Shaded trails and lakefronts are perfect settings for exploring creatures and plants that live in our streams, lakes and forests. Bring lunch, snack and water bottle. Lake Accotink meets at the large shelter by marina. Camps run rain or shine. Contact park for details on extreme weather days. No camp July 3.

(6-9 yrs.) Campers will enjoy fishing, hiking, nature crafts, games and boating lakeside. Camp includes swim time at our famous Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole (dependent on weather/waterpark operation). Bring a swimsuit, towel, bag lunch, snacks and water bottle. Camp runs rain or shine. No camp June 19 and July 3.

(5-Adult) Fish for smallmouth bass and sunfish from a canoe or kayak. Get started with an introduction to boating and fishing basics. Previous experience rowing or paddling not required. Boats and PFDs provided. Fishing rods and bait provided. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. There must be at least one participant age 16 or older in each boat. Each participant must register.

(6-Adult) Fish from the river bank and learn about the fish's world. S'mores provided. Borrow our fishing rods or bring your own, tackle and bait provided. Meet at the Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

(7-9 yrs.) Join Baroody Outside for a dynamic outdoor experience tailored for kids with a passion for exploring nature and the wild. Camp may include fishing, orienteering, hiking, creek exploration and climbing. Campers will be transported to various scenic spots, equipped with all necessary gear, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and skill development.

(7-10 yrs.) Fish & Explore takes campers to lakes, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay to catch fish, learn water safety and nature awareness. Learn fresh and saltwater fishing basics (casting, rigging, knot tying, selecting tackle and lures and identifying fish). Campers will wear life jackets when in the water or on a boat. All gear including bait, tackle, rods, reels, and life jackets is supplied. Bring lunch, snack, water bottle, change of clothes, sneakers or river shoes and towel. A signed waiver form is required.