Lake Ridge Park

12350 Cotton Mill Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 792-8992

LATITUDE 38 Ages 6-14

Lake Ridge Park is filled with trails, creeks, wooded areas and even has its own marina right on the Occoquan Reservoir. Latitude 38 Campers will be involved in a variety of activities such as hiking, learning about nature, kayaking on the water and many more outdoor activities. Each week, special activities that relate to the weekly theme will also be added into our camp schedule. Please note that Lake Ridge Park Campers will spend most of their day outdoors; however, we do have access to shelter for inclement weather days. Discoverer – Planting Seeds Of Discovery – Planting seeds of discovery (ages 6-7): Explore the world beyond your backyard. Our counselors and program content area chosen with specific needs of our youngest camper in mind. Explorer – Feed the Exploring Mind (ages 8-10): Independent learning starts here! You’re old enough now to experience more on your own. Let our counselors guide you as you participate in programs related to our themes and explore all that the park has to offer. Challengers – Cultivating a Higher Degree of Challenge (ages 11-14): Are you ready for the challenge? Come and cultivate your skills while leaning about nature and the outdoors! Each week campers will experience an onsite event or field trip. Field trips are subject to change. No camp June 20 or July 4. Extended Day Care Option Available: Before Care 6-9 a.m. ($30); After Care 5-7 p.m. ($30); Both $60. Jun 21-24 9a-5p T-F $180 Safari - Grab your binoculars and be on the lookout! Campers will not only get to go on a safari of the local area but will also learn about the habitats of animals from all over the world! 207710 LA Jun 27-Jul 1 9a-5p M-F $224 Puzzles and Mazes - Join us as we create puzzles for other campers to solve. Campers will also work together to solve riddles and other mysteries of Lake Ridge Park. *All puzzles and riddles will 207710 LB

be tailored and adjusted for the different age groups.

Jul 5-8 9a-5p Jul 11-15 9a-5p T-F $180 Treasure Hunter - Grab your shovel and get ready to dig! This week campers will become their own treasure hunter, digging up buried gold and finding long lost items. M-F $224 Space Week - Prepare for takeoff as we blast into space this week! Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and plan your own mission to Mars. 207710 LC

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Jul 18-22 9a-5p Jul 25-29 9a-5p M-F $224 Myth Busters - What’s the strongest shape? Do you need a camera to take a picture? Find out this week at camp! 207710 LE

M-F $224 Got Talent?! - Show off your coolest talents at this year’s Lake Ridge Park talent show! We will spend the week working and learning about how to put on a great show for the rest of camp. 207710 LF

Aug 1-5 9a-5p

Aug 8-12 9a-5p Aug 15-19 9a-5p M-F $224 Muddy Adventures - Prepare to get dirty this week as we take on some adventure challenges in the mud! Campers will create and run through their very own challenge courses as well as visit a professional course. 207710 LG

M-F $224 Time travelers - Travel through time as Lake Ridge explores both the past and the future! Campers will meet historic people, make a time capsule, and build robots of the future. 207710 LH

M-F $224 Circus/Fair - Join us for a week of fun at the fair! From face painting and balloon animals to juggling, there will be something exciting for everyone this week. 207710 LI

LAKE RIDGE PARK - JR. EXPLORERS Ages 6-9

Weekly themes will excite your child as we explore nature and learn about the incredible world around us. Filled with age-appropriate activities, trail hikes, creative games, and crafts to encourage their imagination. This smaller group setting is perfect for campers who are new to summer camps and want to get all the fun in half a day. Campers will spend time outdoors and inside our air conditioned activity center. No camp June 20 or July 4. Jun 21-24 9a-12p T-F $80 Animal Planet – Join us as we explore a variety of different animals around the world! We will learn about the many different habitats and species of animals. 207711 LA Jun 27-Jul 1 9a-12p M-F $100 Arts in the Park – Step into the wonderful world of creative art! We will learn different art techniques and enjoy painting in nature. 207711 LB Jul 5-8 9a-12p T-F $80 It’s a Bug’s Life – Who are our local insect neighbors? We will learn about the local insects that surround us and how they impact our lives. 207711 LC Jul 11-15 9a-12p M-F $100 Nature Around the World – Get your passports ready! We are going to take flight around the world and learn about nature in different countries. 207711 LD Jul 18-22 9a-12p M-F $100 Environmental Protection – As guests on this planet we need to learn to protect it! We will learn about the importance of recycling, conservation, and more. 207711 LE Jul 25-29 9a-12p M-F $100 Camp Cool Kids (Camping) – Lets go camping!! Get ready to pop a tent and learn basic camping skills! Complete with S’mores, campfire songs, stories, and nature trails. 207711 LF

BEGINNER ARCHERY Ages 8-15

Learn the safe and effective way to handle and shoot recurve and compound bows, while understanding the differences between them. Training provided by National Archery Association certified instructors. All equipment is provided. Friday will be used as a make up day in the event of inclement weather. Jun 27-30 / 9:30a-11:30a M-Th $110 207015 LI Aug 15-18 / 6p-8p M-Th $110 207015 LJ

FAMILY ARCHERY CAMP Ages 7+

Are you looking for a great activity your whole family will have fun learning together? Then come out to the park, enjoy the outdoors and spend time learning Archery. This program focuses on archery fundamentals. Each participant is taught range rules, bow and arrow safety, correct form, and stance from our certified instructors. Equipment is provided. Jul 15 / 6:30p-8:30p F $35/person 207015 LK PADDLE SPORTS CAMP Ages 10-14

Learn all the skills that you will need to explore he Occoquan Reservoir by kayak, canoe, and paddleboard. Note: Friday will be used as a make up day in the event of inclement weather, except for June 24, class will run Tues - Fri that week. Jun 21-24 / 9a-12p T-F $100 207015 LD Jun 27-30 / 9a-12p M-Th $100 207015 LE Jul 11-14 / 9a-12p M-Th $100 207015 LF Jul 18-21 / 9a-12p M-Th $100 207015 LG Aug 1-4 / 9a-12p M-Th $100 207015 LH

ADVANCED PADDLE SPORTS CAMP Ages 10-16

Learn more advanced techniques that you use in a kayak, canoe and paddle board while exploring the Occoquan. Campers should have some experience with kayaks and other watercraft before signing up for this camp. Note: Friday will be used as a make up day in the event of inclement weather except on June 24 and July 8. Class will run Tues- Fri during those weeks. Jun 21-24 / 9a-12p T-F $115 207015 LA Jul 5-8 / 9a-12a T-F $115 207015 LB Jul 25-28 / 9a-12p M-Th $115 207015 LC

Comments from Happy Campers

“The camp counselors were all great. They’re so good with the kids and make it a fun experience. My daughter was begging to go back.“ “Our boys enjoyed ALL of the activities including fishing, archery, making crafts with items in nature, and tie dying shirts. They have already asked me to sign them up again next year! I plan to do so and hope to do so earlier so I can enroll them in a couple of weeks of camps.” “He was very happy each day.”

“She enjoyed meeting friends and the counselors. She enjoyed learning new things like archery or kayaking.” “She loved the pace, the activities, the children were all friendly, counselors made sure to keep the children engaged and participating and moved fluidly from one activity to another. She also liked the combination of pool, gym, and outdoor activities.” “My son enjoyed all the activities that were plan for each day. He also enjoyed meeting new kids each week.”