(Adults) Immerse yourselves into the wilderness with our all-adult adventure camp! Join a group of women to learn practical primitive skills and how protect the outdoors through leave no trace principles. Activities include rock climbing along the Potomac in Carderock MD (transportation not included), paddling, fire building, outdoor cooking, archery, setting up a campsite, and foraging. No camp June 19.

(16-Adult) Unlock your full potential and embrace a healthier, more confident you in this class. This dynamic program is designed specifically to cater to the unique fitness needs and goals of women, offering a balanced mix of strength training, cardiovascular exercises, and flexibility routines.

(12-Adult) Take a brief outdoor stroll around the 1784 Historic House to learn about its architecture and historic designed landscape. Step inside the house to learn about residents of Green Spring past. Enjoy compelling stories of public service, trailblazing women, espionage, civil rights, enslavement and freedom. Hear what we know about enslaved people who lived and worked on Green Spring Farm, and ongoing research to discover more.

(16-Adult) Discover the inspiring stories of women who have revolutionized seed farming practices and reshaped the future of agriculture. Then, get your hands dirty and learn how to start your own seeds—no experience needed, and all materials are provided. Grow knowledge, grow community, grow food.

(13-Adult) Learn proper use of strategy and tactics to defend yourself against attack. Course covers physical and psychological training, environmental awareness, verbal strategies, use of weapons and empty-handed defense.

(13-Adult) Learn proper use of strategy and tactics to defend yourself against attack. Course covers physical and psychological training, environmental awareness, verbal strategies, use of weapons and empty-handed defense.

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Self-Defense for Women I or equivalent.

(Adults) Women’s vocal ensemble The Seraphim Sextet performs as ladies of the Renaissance. History of the period is revealed through authentic songs and dances and enlivened by audience involvement. Enjoy the ladies’ musings on life and love and find yourself transported to the court of Henry VIII with songs composed by the king himself.

(7-Adult) Explore the lives of the men and women during the Revolutionary War who passed along secrets and information and the technology they used in dangerous times. Try your hand at a little spy craft to take home.

(16-Adult) A society matron, an enslaved wife and mother, a farmer's daughter, a military wife. Historic Huntley has been home to some interesting women and has seen the lives of women change dramatically since the house was built in 1825. See Huntley from a refreshingly different view as we stroll the house and grounds.

(16-Adult) These classes are a great introduction to weight-training and combine educational topics (from safety, tips, and techniques to muscle groups and workout planning) with hands-on practice to learn proper form. Exercises and equipment covered will vary by location, with modifications presented for a variety of ages and abilities. For women only.

(16-Adult) Discover how great changes and events from America’s past were viewed “from the doorstep” of Green Spring’s Historic House. In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary this year, a Green Spring historian interprets pivotal chapters of American history through the lives of people who lived and worked here. From the nation’s founding to the late 20th century, hear compelling stories of public service, trailblazing women, Gilded Age excess, war, espionage, enslavement and struggles for freedom as witnessed, experienced and even driven by Green Spring’s past occupants.

(7-99 yrs.) Learn about influential women trailblazers of the past and leave with important life skills and knowledge to survive and protect the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing along the Potomac in Carderock MD (transportation not included), paddling, fire building, outdoor cooking, archery, and foraging. This camp satisfies requirements for numerous Girl Scout outdoor skills badges, however you do not need to be a scout to attend. School-aged campers and their guardian must register together. No camp July 3.

(9-13 yrs.) Learn about influential women trailblazers of the past and leave with important life skills and knowledge to survive and protect the outdoors. Activities include rock climbing, paddling, fire building, outdoor cooking, and shelter building. This camp satisfies requirements for numerous Girl Scout outdoor skills badges, however you do not need to be a scout to attend.

(12-Adult) From the Brown family in the 1740s until Ellanor C. Lawrence in the 1970s, women have defined the Park's cultural and natural history. Hike around Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, learning about the women whose lives and work helped shape our land. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

(8-12 yrs.) Join Baroody Camps for an all-female river adventure camp where you can paddle alongside other girls and develop the skills necessary to become a fishing pro. This week will be spent all outdoors exploring the Potomac River through kayaking, island-hopping, dip-netting, fishing, and more. Immerse yourself in this unique and rare aquatic ecosystem, learn about influential women who took action to protect the environment, and find out how you can be stewards of our river too! Prior kayaking experience recommended but not required.

(6-Adult) Explore the work 19th century women did at home and in their community as you try some of the tasks from the 1800s, including cooking, sewing and mending, running a business and managing a household. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.