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Park Information Riverbend Park Visitor Center 8700

Park Nature Center 8814 Jeffrey Road Great Falls, VA

1 Did You Know... Camps held at Riverbend Park and Spring Hill RECenters offer after-care. Please note that camps ending before 3pm are not eligible for after care. See online for more information. A camp welcome letter is sent out by counselors the week before camp starts. You will also receive update s mid-week so you are always in the know! Camp forms are available online so that you can save time on first day check-in. Park Information Riverbend Park Visitor Center 8700 Potomac Hills Street Great Falls, VA Riverbend Park Nature Center 8814 Jeffrey Road Great Falls, VA Phone: Park Website: Camps Website: To request reasonable ADA accommodations, call TTY A Fairfax County, VA publication January 2016 SUMMER CAMP catalogue

Welcome to Summer at Riverbend Park! Located along the Potomac River in scenic Great Falls, Riverbend Park has over 400 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds to explore.

Off-Site Riverbend Camps Science for Wizards at Churchill Road Elementary School Open up to the world of science with this spell-binding camp filled with an array of bewitching lessons and

Ages 5-9 July 25-29 9am-4pm 023 220 5701 $295 August 15-19 9am-4pm 023 220 5701 $295 Ages 8-11 July 5-8 9am-4pm 023 220 6101 $235 August 1-5 9am-4pm 023 220 6102 $295 Tastes of the World (12-15

2 Welcome to Summer at Riverbend Park! Located along the Potomac River in scenic Great Falls, Riverbend Park has over 400 acres of forest, meadows, and ponds to explore. Whether your kids are looking for high-action adventure, extreme science, nature exploration, or preschool fun, we have an opportunity for them unlike any other. Off-Site Riverbend Camps Science for Wizards at Churchill Road Elementary School Open up to the world of science with this spell-binding camp filled with an array of bewitching lessons and experiments mesmerizing even the most astute sorcerer. Ages 5-9 July am-4pm $295 August am-4pm $295 Ages 8-11 July 5-8 9am-4pm $235 August 1-5 9am-4pm $295 Tastes of the World (12-15 years) at Great Falls Grange Learn about international cooking and create meals from different cuisines each day. Prepare fresh bread, homemade pasta, pizza and more. Kids will dine on the lunch June 27 July 1 9am-3pm $350 August am-3pm $350 Riverbend s award-winning camp staff is made up of a team of experienced park naturalists, teachers, college interns, and volunteers. Each staff member is selected for their knowledge, dedication, and experience with children. Our goal is to create a rewarding and fun experience for your child this summer! Churchill Road Elementary School: 7100 Churchill Road, McLean Dranesville Tavern: Leesburg Pike, Herndon Great Falls Grange: 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls Hunter House: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna Spring Hill RECenter: 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean 1 14

Off-Site Riverbend Camps Camps at Riverbend Park Girl Scout Nature at Dranesville Tavern Complete your It s Your Planet, Love It journey and earn nature and science badges as you explore the park

3 Off-Site Riverbend Camps Camps at Riverbend Park Girl Scout Nature at Dranesville Tavern Complete your It s Your Planet, Love It journey and earn nature and science badges as you explore the park with friends. We create art and poetry, play games, and take hikes on this adventure. Badges and park patch are presented at the end of Ages 5-9 August 1-5 9am-3pm $255 Ages 8-11 June am-3pm $255 6/13-6/17 6/20-6/24 Camps for little kids: 6/27-7/1 7/5-7/8* 7/11-7/15 7/18-7/22 7/25-7/29 8/1-8/5 8/8-8/12 8/15-8/19 8/22-8/26 8/29-9/02 page: Insect Safari 3-5 yrs X 8 Camps for younger kids: Girl Scout Nature Adv. Geology Rocks 5-8 yrs Nature Quest Primitive Beginnings 6-9 yrs X X 8 X 7 X X 8 X X X X 10 Wetlanders 6-9 yrs X X 11 Camps for elementary aged kids: Nature Ninjas (3-5 years) at Spring Hill RECenter Nature is filled with quiet, sneaky animals. From sly snakes and foxes to acrobatic katydids and squirrels, we ll jump into the world of nature s ninjas. Learn how animals all around us use camouflage, defense mechanisms and cunning tricks to survive the wild world. June pm-4pm $ Fishing Fun X X X X X X X X 7 Girl Scout Nature Adv yrs Geology Rocks 2 X 8 X X 7

Camps at Riverbend Park continued Off-Site Riverbend Camps 6/20-6/24 6/27-7/1 7/5-7/8* 7/11-7/15 7/18-7/22 7/25-7/29 Camps for elementary aged kids continued: Jr.

4 Camps at Riverbend Park continued Off-Site Riverbend Camps 6/20-6/24 6/27-7/1 7/5-7/8* 7/11-7/15 7/18-7/22 7/25-7/29 Camps for elementary aged kids continued: Jr. Potomac Primitive Teachings Camps for older kids: Advanced Primitive Teachings yrs 8/1-8/5 8/8-8/12 8/15-8/19 8/22-8/26 8/29-9/02 Info on page: X X X 9 X X X X X 10 X X 10 Crime Scene Science at Hunter House Join the Crime Scene team and solve the mystery! Use real forensic science to gather information that can be used to investigate a real crime scene. Budding scientists experiment with decomposition, dissection, DNA extraction and more in this extreme Junior Ages 8-12 August am-3pm $255 Ages July am-3pm $255 July am-3pm $255 Boy Scout MB Camp yrs Fishing yrs X 6 X X X X X X X 6 Paddle Away yrs X X 9 Potomac yrs River Naturalist yrs X 9 X X 11 Dinosaur Days Camp (5-9 years) at Hunter House 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 4th. July 5-8 9am-3pm $

5 Camps at Riverbend Park River Naturalist (11-14 yrs) Learn more about Riverbend Park s plants, animals and geology by foot and by boat. Join our park naturalist in identifying plants, conducting animal surveys, caring for native, non-releasable animals and navigating the Potomac River by kayak. July am-3pm $375 August am-3pm $375 Wetlanders Camp (6-9 yrs) Learn more about Riverbend Park s plants, animals and geology by foot and by boat. Join our park naturalist in identifying plants, conducting animal surveys, caring for native, non-releasable animals and navigating the Potomac River by kayak. August 1-5 9am-3pm $255 August am-3pm $255 6/6-6/10 Off-Site Riverbend Camps 6/13-6/17 Camps for little kids: Nature Ninjas 3-5 yrs 6/20-6/24 Camps for younger kids: Dinosaur Days Girl Scout Nature Adv. Science for Wizards 6/27-7/1 7/5-7/8* 7/11-7/15 7/18-7/22 7/25-7/29 8/1-8/5 8/8-8/12 8/15-8/19 Page info: X 13 Camps for elementary aged kids: Crime Scene Science Girl Scout Nature Adv yrs Science for Wizards 8-11 yrs X 12 X 13 X X 14 X 12 X 13 X X Camps for older kids: Crime Scene Science yrs Tastes of the World yrs X X 12 X X 14 4

Adapted Recreation Camps at Riverbend Park Camps at Riverbend Park This is Riverbend Park s third year providing adapted recreation programs.

Adapted Potomac Adapted Potomac 13-20 yrs 7/11-7/15 X 7/18-7/22 7/25-7/29 8/1-8/5 8/8-8/12 8/15-8/19 Adapted Potomac This camp, designed for persons with disabilities, offers adventures along the

6 Adapted Recreation Camps at Riverbend Park Camps at Riverbend Park This is Riverbend Park s third year providing adapted recreation programs. These are planned and staffed by experienced staff in coordination with the inclusion office. We feature a higher staff to camper ratio and increased flexibility with activities planned. Adapted Potomac Adapted Potomac yrs 7/11-7/15 X 7/18-7/22 7/25-7/29 8/1-8/5 8/8-8/12 8/15-8/19 Adapted Potomac This camp, designed for persons with disabilities, offers adventures along the Potomac River, including boating, fishing and hiking. Campers 8-12 years old visit the Watermine Swimmin Hole while campers visit a zip line and ropes course. Campers must be able to take care of personal needs and be successful in a 5 to 1 ration. Transportation will be provided from Riverbend to all activities off site years August am-3pm $ years July am-3pm $425 X Primitive Beginnings (6-9 years) Begin developing earth skills through nature awareness, free play, archery, learning to build friction fires and more. Focus will be on skill building and outdoor play. June am-3pm $285 June 27-July 1 9am-3pm $285 July 5-8 9am-3pm $228 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm $285 Primitive Teachings Can you survive in the woods? Learn hands-on essential living skills including tracking, building shelters, building small traps, fire-making, archery and tool making. Also learn primitive arts such as beading, firing clay, and making baskets. Younger campers are introduced to a variety of skills while experienced campers focus on mastering skills and working on complex projects. Campers will create their own primitive tool or basket to bring home! Junior Ages 8-12 July am-3pm $345 July am-3pm $345 July am-3pm $345 August am-3pm $345 August am-3pm $345 Advanced Ages August 1-5 9am-3pm $345 August am-3pm $

Camps at Riverbend Park Camps at Riverbend Park Paddle Away Camp (11-14 yrs.) What could be a better than a week on the scenic Potomac River by kayak, canoe and paddleboard?

August 1-5 9am-3pm 357 222 8301 $375 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm 357 222 8302 $375 Boy Scout Merit Badge Camp (11-17 yrs) Scouts will work on completing their Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing Merit Badges

7 Camps at Riverbend Park Camps at Riverbend Park Paddle Away Camp (11-14 yrs.) What could be a better than a week on the scenic Potomac River by kayak, canoe and paddleboard? Learn basic and advanced boating skills with our experienced instructors while having fun with races, relays and scavenger hunts. No experience necessary. All safety equipment provided. August 1-5 9am-3pm $375 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm $375 Boy Scout Merit Badge Camp (11-17 yrs) Scouts will work on completing their Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing Merit Badges during camp. Our experienced Merit Badge counselors provide instruction for all elements of the merit badges. Augusts am-3pm $399 Potomac Explore the Potomac by land, air and sea! During this weeklong adventure, campers sample a variety of thrills. Enjoy rock climbing, kayaking, tubing, ropes courses, rafting, kayaking and more at different areas along the river. Junior Adventurers enjoy rock climbing, canoeing, tubing and hiking. Bring lunch and drink daily. Fishing (12-15 years) Fish from shore and boats using spinning tackle. Enjoy a float trip by kayak for smallmouth bass on the Potomac River, a chartered fishing trip on the Chesapeake Bay (last day of camp runs 6:30am-4pm for trip). Junior Ages 8-12 June 27 July 1 9am-3pm $449 July 5-8 9am-3pm $359 June am-3pm $399 July am-3pm $449 July am-3pm $399 August am-3pm $449 August am-3pm $399 August am-3pm $449 Ages August am-3pm $449 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm $449 July am-3pm $

8 Camps at Riverbend Park Camps at Riverbend Park Freshwater Fishing Fun (8-12 years) Gain knowledge and practice in freshwater fishing using a variety of tackle. Fish the parks pond and river for sunfish, catfish and bass. Learn how to rig and use a fishing rod, safety and the importance of catch and release fishing, all while having fun. Bring a rod or borrow one from us. No camp on July 4. June 27 July 1 9am-3pm $349 July 5-8 9am-3pm $279 July am-3pm $349 July am-3pm $349 August 1-5 9am-3pm $349 August am-3pm $349 August am-3pm $349 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm $349 Geology Rocks Discover natural park wonders while hiking the park, making fossils, playing games and enjoying hands-on activities in this everyday adventure. Campers will hike to Great Falls and spend a day canoeing and island-hopping along the Potomac to gain up-close knowledge of the river s geologic features. No camp July 4th. Ages 5-8 July am-3pm $265 Ages 8-12 July 5-8 9am-3pm $215 August am-3pm $265 7 Girl Scout Nature Complete your It s Your Planet, Love It journey and earn nature and science badges as you explore the park with friends. We create art and poetry, play games, and take hikes on this adventure. Badges and park patch are presented at the end of Ages 5-9 June 27 July 1 9am-3pm $255 July am-3pm $255 Ages 8-11 August am-3pm $255 Insect Safari (3-5 years) Come on a bug safari and explore bugs and insects that inhabit our gardens, woods and wetlands. Collect, examine and identify little creatures using magnifiers and microscopes. Learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers June :30am-12:30pm $190 Nature Quest (5-9 years) Explore plants and animals that put life in our park wildlife. Crafts, games, live animals and field study are part of this weeklong adventure. July am-3pm $255 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm $255 8

At the Lancaster County Environmental Center. Registration Opens March 12, 2018

2018 Summer Camps At the Lancaster County Environmental Center Registration Opens March 12, 2018 You & Me: Ages 3 & 4 with an Adult Partner Nature Exploration June 12 th & 14 th from 9:00 10:30 a.m. (EC