(10-13 yrs.) Join us on outdoor adventures 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. No camp July 3.

(9-12 yrs.) See how the park’s geology is affected by the hydrology of the Pohick Creek which runs through it. Explore both the aquatic and terrestrial environs as campers learn what rocks/minerals, fish, and plants call this home. This camp has a very active field study approach with hands-on learning in the natural setting.

(5-Adult) Parents and children will sip tea, enjoy butterfly-shaped sandwiches and join the crazy fun of Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter and his friends at the strangest of tea parties. Meet a live creature from the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.

(6-10 yrs.) From bees to butterflies to bats, learn all about the native pollinators that call this area home and how they help local plants. Make and decorate a home for pollinators.

(3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals.

(4-Adult) Spring is the time for many animals to give birth and raise young. Meet some young animals and discover how wild creatures grow and develop. Child must be accompanied by an adult also registered in this program.

(4-7 yrs.) Explore the woods, creeks and ponds as we look for all sorts of critters. Learn about the animal life science of frogs, toads, birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, fish and insects through hikes, projects and games.

(9-13 yrs.) Develop archery skills using Olympic-style (recurve) bows. Through focused instruction, learn shooting techniques and attention to detail. Campers also enjoy mini-golf, nature hikes along the lakefront and other outdoor activities. Camp operation is subject to weather and is held at the archery field to the right as you enter the park. No camp July 3.

(4-6 yrs.) Discover the shapes, colors, textures and patterns hidden in the natural world through scientific exploration. Paint with natural dyes, sculpt with clay, craft musical instruments, design jewelry, and create a mosaic. No camp June 19.

(6-9 yrs.) Discover the shapes, colors, textures and patterns hidden in the natural world through scientific exploration. Paint with natural dyes, sculpt with clay, craft musical instruments, design jewelry, create a mosaic and more. Camp includes an off-site day trip.

(7-11 yrs.) Let nature be your classroom as you experiment outdoors with different art media. Our colorful gardens, streams, ponds and woodlands provide creative inspiration. Each day features different artists and art forms, honing your creative skills as you create your own work of art.

(5-8yrs) Investigate the properties of water and air, make bubbling concoctions, learn about electricity, and the science of bubbles. Older campers will also learn about bacteria and DNA.

(8-12yrs) Investigate the properties of water and air, make bubbling concoctions, learn about electricity, and the science of bubbles. Older campers will also learn about bacteria and DNA.

(6-13 yrs) A nature-inspired day full of fluttering wings and blooming flowers. Campers will craft butterflies, make floral prints, and build dreamy garden collages.

(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.

(13-Adult) Smartphones have tremendous power to take great photos if you know what you are doing. In this class, we will explore the wonders and push the limits of cell phone photography. We will cover how to create photos with depth, stop and capture motion, editing and how to take good photos in low light.

(5-Adult) Young scientists will discover Nature’s Superhero Powers. This outdoor adventure transforms young explorers into biomimicry detectives studying amphibians amazing chemical defenses.

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.

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.

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 Ages) Experience local biodiversity and be a citizen scientist. The annual City Nature Challenge is a fun opportunity to respectfully observe and document the wild plants and animals who share our environment. Join a park naturalist to learn how to use the iNaturalist app on your cell phone, explore the park trails, upload your observations and make identifications. Help the Washington DC Metro Area win this friendly global competition.

(All Ages) After experiencing a sampler of our hands-on activities, guided hikes, and science demonstrations, share your feedback and have a say in the future of our programs. Let your voice be heard and have fun while doing it. If you cannot attend, please contact fcpaHiddenPondPrograms@fairfaxcounty.gov to submit your feedback.

(6-10 yrs.) From tadpoles to meadow voles, water is needed for all living things. Join us for this mostly outdoor camp as we explore many features of the watershed and learn about animals that depend on it. Be prepared to get wet, do cool experiments and learn how humans affect the quality of water in our rivers and streams.

(8-Adult) Participants in this introductory session will practice John Muir Law's "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" nature journaling strategy to hone their observational skills and then learn different approaches to recording their observations on the page using images, words, and numbers. The objective is to connect to the natural world without an expectation of making great "art" or collecting/learning facts. Basic drawing supplies will be available or bring your own supplies if you'd prefer.

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the Numbers in Nature, Shapes in Nature and Design with Nature Badges. See site’s website for details. This title allows online group registration.

(9-12 yrs.) Dig in the soil to find treasures from the past. Campers will learn about the people of Fairfax County and their interaction with land over time from the found artifacts. Discover how scientists use techniques like ground excavation and artifact analysis to decode the mysteries of history.

Campers will become junior paleontologists as naturalists lead discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge through crafts, games and fossils.

(5-7 yrs.) Campers will become junior paleontologists as naturalists lead discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge through crafts, games and fossils.

(5-9yrs) Campers will become junior paleontologists as naturalists lead discovery of the latest in dinosaur knowledge through crafts, games and fossils.