SUMMER CAMPS

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Variety Day Camps

Kiddie Camp

(3-5 yrs.) Preschoolers love the variety of activities in this camp including music, movement, arts and crafts, outdoor games, water play and a special event. Campers must be potty-trained, able to separate with ease and be three years old by the first day of camp. Bring a snack, lunch and drink. This is a licensed program. Bring immunization record and proof of child’s identity. No camp these dates: June 5, 19 and July 3-4.

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StoneMansion 9am-1pm E8A.A1AW 6/6-6/9 $180

StoneMansion 9am-1pm E8A.TALW 6/12-6/16 $225

StoneMansion 9am-1pm E8A.PSUR 6/26-6/30 $225

StoneMansion 9am-1pm E8A.3JOQ 7/5-7/7 $135

StoneMansion 9am-1pm E8A.K7IO 7/24-7/28 $225

StoneMansion 9am-1pm E8A.GBXR 7/31-8/4 $225

Summer ROCS and Junior ROCS

This summer really R.O.C.S. (Rec Centers Offer Cool Stuff)! Campers will enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, cooperative games and exciting themes. Some camps offer special event days depending on the week. Bring a lunch, drink, swimsuit/towel. No camp July 3-4. Some pools may be closed in late August for maintenance. Camp the week of June 12 is for non-FCPS students. Location Time Code Dates $

Aquatic, Boating and Fishing Camps

Aqua Adventures

(7-12 yrs.) A great camp for high-level swimmers. Activities include water safety, swim clinics, water relays and water sports like volleyball and basketball. Campers also enjoy out-of-pool games/activities. Prerequisite: child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, pass a swim test, be comfortable in deep water and tread water for two minutes. Bring at least two swimsuits, two-three towels, snacks, lunch, and water bottle. No camp June 19.

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Junior Lifeguard Camp

(11-14 yrs.) Learn skills and techniques used by lifeguards to help you prepare for future certification. (FCPA lifeguards receive formal training at age 15). Campers are introduced to CPR, first aid and rescue techniques. Participants must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for one minute.

Art and Craft-Related Camps

NEW! Kidcreate Studios 3D Pop-Out Art (5-12 yrs.) Learn how to create amazing pop-out art in this half-day camp. Your masterpiece is sure to attract smiles as it pops right off the page.

NEW! Kidcreate Studios Drawing

Made Easy

(5-12 yrs.) Learn simple step-by-step techniques that make drawing easy! Create well-dressed llamas, cute kittens, and adorable pandas in this half-day camp.

NEW! Mudskippers Let’s Get Muddy

(7-12 yrs.) Learn the foundations of hand-built pottery with pinch pots, coil pots and slabs using stoneware clay. Paint ready-made bisqueware just like in pottery studios. Campers also enjoy modeling clay creations, painting and printmaking.

Mudskippers Pottery Camp

(6-12 yrs.) Come ready to get your hands dirty with Mudskippers! Campers will enjoy days full of art, clay and a lot of play! No camp July 3-4.

Photo Explorers Camp

(8-13 yrs.) Learn new skills while exploring your own creative talent. Topics include focusing and motion techniques, separating subjects from backgrounds, using creative modes, exposure and some basic editing. Campers do one major project and many smaller activities during the week to learn and practice skills. Bring a digital photo device/camera, snack, lunch, drink, and swimsuit/towel for daily swim break.

Sew & Swim Camp

(8-12 yrs.) Boys and girls will learn sewing basics including measuring, hand and machine techniques, maintenance and machine operation. Create a custom towel wrap or a waterproof swim bag. Bring a lunch, drink and swimsuit/towel (Wednesday and Friday) for afternoon swim break. A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day for materials.

Camps

All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.

NEW! Donut & Cookie Pillow Sewing Camp

(8-12 yrs.) Boys & girls learn basic hand and machine techniques, measuring, using patterns, fabric structure, maintenance and sewing machine operation. Design and decorate your favorite donut or cookie out of fleece making a fun pillow! A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day for materials. No camp July 3-4.

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Sewing: Fashion Design Camp

(8-12 yrs.) Boys & Girls discover how fashion design works and how clothing lines are created. Learn fashion sketching plus basic hand and machine techniques to create a dress for an 18” doll and fun jewelry. Campers who have already taken this camp will work on a clear tote bag. A supply fee of $35 is due on the first day for materials. No camp June 19 and July 3-4. Location

Equestrian and Farm-Related Camps

Adventures on the Farm

(6-10 yrs.) Discover what life is like on the farm with fun games and crafts. Campers will visit the farm, go on nature hikes, play games and make a tie-dye creation. Campers must have completed Kindergarten. For specific camp questions, call Katydid Camp 703-689-3104. No camp July 3-4. Location

All About Animals

(4-6 yrs.) Learn fun facts about farm and forest animals through daily crafts, hikes, visits to the farm animals, plus songs and games. Children must be potty-trained by June 1. For specific camp questions, call Katydid Camp 703-689-3104. No camp June 19 and July 3-4. Location Time Code inclement weather days.

NEW! Nature Tales

(4-6 yrs.) Come enjoy silly and educational stories we link to the nature found in our backyards. Activities include stories about nature, outdoor explorations in the woods and trails, games and art projects that complement our discoveries. New content each week. Children must be potty trained.

Wetlanders Camp

Nature-Based Camps

Lakeside Nature Discovery Camp

(6-10 yrs.) Campers enjoy guided nature hikes, crafts, fishing and boat rides (boats vary depending on availability and may include kayak, rowboat, tour boat). Shaded trails and lakefronts are perfect settings for exploring creatures and plants that live in our streams, lakes and forests. Lake Accotink meets at the large shelter by marina; Burke Lake meets at shelter C. Camps run rain or shine. Contact the park for details on extreme weather days. No camp July 3-4.

Nature Fun Camp

(7-12 yrs.) Campers will learn about various aspects of nature through hands-on activities such as nature hikes and games. On the last day of camp, campers will perform a short skit demonstrating the concepts learned at camp. Camp is completely outdoors and cancelled on questions

(8-12 yrs.) Discover water dynamics and wetland habitats. Explore how the living and non-living interact in a wet ecosystem. Using science tools, experiments and games, find the answer to why water habitats are so important and what makes each kind of wetland unique.

NEW! Words in the Woods

(9-12 yrs.) Writers and readers will create journals, write poetry and spend time exploring famous nature-inspired literary works. Daily creative writing prompts and lessons in the gardens and on the grounds will inspire campers.

Performing Arts Camps

NEW! ACTion! Pop Star Spotlight

(7-14 yrs.) In this one-week camp by Moonlit Wings Productions, young performers channel their favorite pop stars like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars and Harry Styles. Take center stage singing and dancing and acting in original scenes/skits. Young performers enjoy improvisation games, character creation, a talent show and more! Family/friends enjoy a mini performance on Friday. No camp July 3-4. Camp the week of June 12 is for non-FCPS students. Location

Applause! Jam-ilton

(7-14 yrs.) In this two-week, Hamilton-inspired camp by Moonlit Wings Productions, campers will blast back to 1776 and become musical showstoppers. Write original scenes and sing songs themed to the American Revolution. Explore music from “Hamilton” and other Broadway shows and create your own characters from heroes to foes. Family/friends enjoy a mini performance on the last day.

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RavenswthES 9am-4pm 173.MSVI 7/24-8/4 $589

Applause! The Greatest ShowKid

(7-14 yrs.) In this two-week camp by Moonlit Wings Productions, young performers put on a circus-themed original play inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum. Young performers shine through improvisation games, character creation, and a talent show. Rec Center campers should also bring swimsuit/towel for a daily swim break if pool is available. Family/friends enjoy a mini performance on the last day. No Camp July 3-4.

NEW! B2R Beat Making Camp for a free Parktakes subscription, call 703-222-4664.

(8-15 yrs.) Discover the world of DJing and music production. Learn how to make your own beats and craft songs through loop, beats and samples on the popular music production program, BandLab.

All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.

B2R Glee Camp

(7-15 yrs.) Build your performance skills and learn how to sing as part of a larger group. Receive coaching from trained vocalists to learn, record and perform popular songs. Make the most of your singing voice while learning to care for your vocal cords, control volume and pitch and refine techniques like melody and harmony.

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B2R Herndon 9am-12:30pm AH7.Y3XZ 7/10-7/14 $249

B2R Herndon 9am-12:30pm AH7.GQ84 7/31-8/4 $249

B2R McLean 9am-12:30pm AH7.J8RA 8/7-8/11 $249

B2R Rock Band Camp

(7-15 yrs.) Practice and perform as part of a real rock band on the instrument of your choice. Bands receive coaching from professional musicians to learn, record, and perform at least two songs by the end of the week. Depending on the skill level of the students, bands are encouraged to write songs or pick from our 400+ popular arrangements. No music experience required.

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B2R Herndon 9am-4pm D 91.BNGY 7/10-7/14 $399

B2R Herndon 9am-4pm D 91.VWPR 7/24-7/28 $399

B2R Herndon 9am-4pm D 91.VQS0 7/31-8/4 $399

B2R Herndon 9am-4pm D 91.CYN7

B2R Rock City World Tour

(4-7 yrs.) Learn core musical concepts, like loud and soft, fast and slow, and high and low notes through fun, movement-based activities. Children receive hands-on experience with a variety of instruments while learning skills to prepare them for future music lessons.

Ballet & Butterflies Dance Camp

(4-6 yrs.) Start the foundation of dance with ballet. Envision Dance campers learn ballet and creative movement techniques through fun learning games and arts and crafts activities. We’ll also learn the cycle of butterflies during story time and dancing. Campers will put on a performance at the end of the week. No camp June 19.

Ballet: Princess Ballet Camp

(4-6 yrs.) Start the foundation of dance with Envision Dance’s ballet camp. Campers learn ballet and creative movement through fun learning activities. We’ll dance to our favorite princess songs, enjoy making crafts and learn about princesses through story time. Campers will put on a performance at the end of the week. No camp June 19.

Dance: Superhero Dance Camp

(3-6 yrs.) Discover superpowers while dancing to favorite songs, activities, crafts, costumes and props. This Art in Motion dance camp teaches campers how to work together to solve problems, spot a villain and use superpowers responsibly.

Gymnastics & Cheer Camp

(5 1/2-11 yrs.) Metro Movement gives kids a lot to cheer about in this camp. Learn jumps, stunts, cheers and a dance routine from former NFL, NBA & collegiate cheerleaders. Build skills using the balance beam, bars, floor and vault taught by USA Gymnastics Instructors. Campers will receive a free shirt. A signed participation release is due on the first day. No camp June 19 and July 3-4.

Hip Hop, Pop & Lock with JST

(6-12 yrs.) Learn the most popular street dance styles through high energy games and movement techniques. Campers will love busting out their moves at the end of camp dance battle. No camp July 3-4.

NEW! Born 2 Dance

(6-9 yrs.) Learn many styles in this Envision Dance camp including ballet, jazz and hop-hop. A great way to discover many dance styles in one week. Learn dance terminology, positions and choreography. Campers will also enjoy games and crafts and will put on a performance at the end of the week.

Camp Stomp: Rhythm & Drums

(6-13 yrs.) Take a room full of creative kids, add rhythm sticks and household items and watch the magic begin. In this high-energy music camp, children experience rhythm and movement in the style of the hit Broadway musical Stomp! Campers will create music under the direction of professional educators. The week culminates with a performance for family/friends.

NEW! Mini Dance Camp: Hip-Hop & Ballet

(4-6 yrs.) Campers will learn ballet, creative movement, and hip-hop dance moves with Envision Dance. Other activities include arts and crafts, games and a dance performance at the end of camp.

Supporting Your Child’s Needs Together

NEW! Dance: Adventures with Elsa & Anna

(3-6 yrs.) Join Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as they embark on a new journey to find out more about Elsa’s powers in this magical dance camp! This Art in Motion adventure is filled with amazing new songs, beautiful dancing activities, costumes and adorable crafts. Ballerinas will perform a show on Friday.

Access & Inclusion Services

Does your child need support through an accommodation? We are here to help! Please fill out the ADA Services and Accommodations Request Form or call 703-324-8727, TTY VA relay 711.

Dance: Magical Villains Dance Camp

(6-9 yrs.) Get ready to groove with your favorite characters and all their hit songs in this Art in Motion camp. Learn funky dance moves, make adorable crafts and dress up as our favorite villains such as Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Aurora and Belle. The week ends with a spectacular camper showcase on Friday.

Total Rock Band Camp

(6-13 yrs.) Campers will learn to play music together in a rock band format, taking turns experiencing multiple instruments, including guitars and percussion. Perform new and familiar pieces using provided instruments or bring your own. Great for all proficiency levels. Bring a lunch, snack and drink.

NEW! Ultimate Circus & Magic Camp

(6-12 yrs.) This Spirit Pros camp combines the best of circus arts which includes magic, juggling, balloon and sculpting. Try your hand at popular circus stunts using a variety of apparatus. Learn magic tricks to stump your friends, how to juggle different objects and create fascinating balloon sculptures. Rec Center campers should bring swimsuit/towel for afternoon swim time. A signed participation release is due on the first day.

Once registered, download camp forms at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/campforms

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