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 emails 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 22066 Riverbend Park Nature Center 8814 Jeffrey Road Great Falls, VA 22066 Phone: 703-759-9018 Park Website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park Camps Website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps To request reasonable ADA accommodations, call 703-324-8563. TTY 703-803-3354. 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. 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 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 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 557 224 8501 $350 August 8-12 9am-3pm 557 224 8502 $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: 11919 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 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 556 221 5901 $255 Ages 8-11 June 20-24 9am-3pm 556 224 9001 $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 6-10 1pm-4pm 175 222 6301 $190 13 Fishing Fun X X X X X X X X 7 Girl Scout Nature Adv. 8-11 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. Potomac Primitive Teachings Camps for older kids: Advanced Primitive Teachings 11-14 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 8-12 9am-3pm 563 222 3701 $255 Ages 11-14 July 11-15 9am-3pm 563 223 8101 $255 July 25-29 9am-3pm 563 223 8102 $255 Boy Scout MB Camp 11-17 yrs Fishing 12-15 yrs X 6 X X X X X X X 6 Paddle Away 11-14 yrs X X 9 Potomac 12-15 yrs River Naturalist 11-14 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 563 222 4401 $205 3 12
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 18-22 9am-3pm 357 224 2201 $375 August 8-12 9am-3pm 357 224 2202 $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 357 222 7601 $255 August 22-26 9am-3pm 357 222 7602 $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. 8-11 yrs Science for Wizards 8-11 yrs X 12 X 13 X X 14 X 12 X 13 X X 14 11 Camps for older kids: Crime Scene Science 11-14 yrs Tastes of the World 12-15 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. 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 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 Potomac River, including boating, fishing and hiking. Campers 8-12 years old visit the Watermine Swimmin Hole while campers 13-20 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. 8-12 years August 15-19 9am-3pm 357 295 9101 $399 13-20 years July 11-15 9am-3pm 357 295 9201 $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 20-24 9am-3pm 357 222 6801 $285 June 27-July 1 9am-3pm 357 222 6802 $285 July 5-8 9am-3pm 357 222 6803 $228 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm 357 222 6804 $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 11-15 9am-3pm 357 222 6901 $345 July 18-22 9am-3pm 357 222 6902 $345 July 25-29 9am-3pm 357 222 6903 $345 August 8-12 9am-3pm 357 222 6904 $345 August 15-19 9am-3pm 357 222 6905 $345 Advanced Ages 11-14 August 1-5 9am-3pm 357 222 7701 $345 August 22-26 9am-3pm 357 222 7701 $345 5 10
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 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 during camp. Our experienced Merit Badge counselors provide instruction for all elements of the merit badges. Augusts 22 26 9am-3pm 357 295 9601 $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 357 222 5501 $449 July 5-8 9am-3pm 357 222 5502 $359 June 20-24 9am-3pm 357 295 8601 $399 July 18-22 9am-3pm 357 222 5503 $449 July 18-22 9am-3pm 357 295 8602 $399 August 8-12 9am-3pm 357 222 5504 $449 August 15-19 9am-3pm 357 295 8603 $399 August 15-19 9am-3pm 357 222 5505 $449 Ages 12-15 August 22-26 9am-3pm 357 222 5506 $449 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm 357 222 5507 $449 July 25-29 9am-3pm 357 295 8501 $469 9 6
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 357 222 5601 $349 July 5-8 9am-3pm 357 222 5602 $279 July 11-15 9am-3pm 357 222 5603 $349 July 25-29 9am-3pm 357 222 5604 $349 August 1-5 9am-3pm 357 222 5605 $349 August 8-12 9am-3pm 357 222 5606 $349 August 22-26 9am-3pm 357 222 5607 $349 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm 357 222 5608 $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 25-29 9am-3pm 357 222 7201 $265 Ages 8-12 July 5-8 9am-3pm 357 222 7301 $215 August 15-19 9am-3pm 357 222 7301 $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 357 221 5901 $255 July 18-22 9am-3pm 357 221 5902 $255 Ages 8-11 August 8-12 9am-3pm 357 224 9001 $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 13 17 9:30am-12:30pm 357 223 5101 $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 11-15 9am-3pm 357 222 4701 $255 August 29 Sept 2 9am-3pm 357 222 4702 $255 8