January RA Activities Guide 2023

Congrats Margaret!

Greetings!

Laura Kowalski Director of Recreation and Environmental Education, CPRP, AFO

Our Reston Association Team wishes you a happy new year as we spring into 2023.

This is your guide to “play” as you Live, Work, Play and Get Involved in Reston. We hope you enjoy this issue, it is packed full of programs and events this winter, spring, and includes our much-anticipated summer camp schedule. There is something for everyone.

Reston boasts beautiful open space for all seasons, we invite you to bundle up and visit our parks and participate in the many programs we have to offer. Enroll your child in an activity or try out an environmental education, fitness or pickleball class for yourself.

Your Reston Recreation and Environmental Education Team have listened to your request, aligned with surveys, and reviewed trends in the industry to put together an exciting variety of offerings this season:

ƒ Visit the Nature Center to see the Audubon Photography Awards exhibit.

ƒ See our camp offerings highlighted in this issue.

ƒ Recreation Pass sales begin January 3rd

ƒ Join a trip to see the Tribute to the Beatles at Wolf Trap.

ƒ Sign up for Spring Tennis and Pickleball classes.

ƒ Participate in the Community Yard Sale.

ƒ Come out to a Bird Walk.

ƒ Reservation a pavilions, pools, or community room.

ƒ We look forward to additional work by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to evaluate and enhance RA facilities. Get involved.

ƒ Final construction and reopening of Lake Thoreau Pool.

ƒ Contact us or a “Corporate Volunteer Day” with team building opportunities.

ƒ Know anyone interested in a summer job as a lifeguard or camp counselor? We’re hiring.

ƒ Collaboration with our community partners.

ƒ Fun for all ages at our events, programs and more.

Please reach out to us with your welcomed suggestions to provide activities for your enjoyment as we work together to program our parks.

We look forward to meeting you at our nature center, pools, parks, courts, and trails.

Enjoy the Winter Wonderland and look towards spring.

Reston Association remains committed to inclusivity and nondiscrimination in all RA programs, services and activities, including, but not limited to, people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For further information, contact Reston Association at 703-435-6530, email at Member_Services@reston.org, or visit the website at www.reston.org.

MEMBER SERVICES

2023 RECREATION PASSES ON SALE NOW (valid January 3 – December 31, 2023)

Connect, Experience & Play t his summer when you purchase a yearly recreation pass. Connect with the community by meeting new members and catching up with old friends. Experience our tennis courts and the various features they offer — 8 and under 36-foot yearround hard surface, clay surface, lighted facilities, hitting walls and 4 drop-in pickleball courts. Visit our pools which include something for everyone — lap lanes, heated pools, hot tubs, diving boards, spray parks, shaded picnic areas and water slides. Community fountain features add to the fun. We hope this pass will allow you to Play this summer and experience all that Reston has to offer.

WAYS TO PURCHASE YOUR PASS

ONLINE PURCHASE

Visit: www.restonwebtrac.org to login or create your account. Please note new ‘WebTrac’ accounts may take 2 business days to verify before you can make purchases. Free Shipping for those initial pass cards and renewals. You can also pick-up your cards at Member Services.

IN-PERSON

Reston Association Headquarters

12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Please visit www.reston.org or call 703-435-6530 for Member Service Office hours

All Member passes include unlimited access to pools, tennis courts, and pickleball courts

EARLY BIRD PASS SALE DISCOUNTS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED. REPLACEMENT PASSES: $5

‘Companion Pass’ for persons with disabilities available by request.

BRING A GUEST

All pass holders may bring guests to the courts and pools. Single guest passes valid for one day must be purchased at the admission desk at any RA pool or with a court monitor at one of the RA tennis/pickleball courts. Rules and regulations on court and pool access can be found by visiting https://www.reston.org/recreation-passes.

*Punch passes can be used one at a time or all together. It SAVES you 20% over buying day-of single guest passes.

Reston Association is seeking:

ƒ Lifeguards

ƒ Camp Staff

ƒ Events Assistant

ƒ Tennis Court Ambassador

ƒ Member Services Applications will open Dec. 1 for 2023.

ƒ Make a positive impact in a child’s life

ƒ Be a strong role model

ƒ Spend your summer outdoors

ƒ Ideal job for teachers, college and high school students

ƒ Free RA pool and tennis pass

AQUATICS & SAFETY FACILITY INFORMATION

Lake Thoreau is progressing generally on schedule, likely hitting twenty five percent physical completion before the new year.

Shadowood is in the design stage with the final conceptual and initial construction documentation being drafted by the engineers.

SAFE

Our trained staff participate in regular skill drills and unannounced mock scenarios throughout the summer.

CLEAN

It is one of our top priorities to provide to you the most sanitary, clean, and welcoming facilities possible. We achieve this through constantly updated staff training and professional cleaning.

FRIENDLY

What is not to be happy about at the pool? Come by to work out, tan, or just splash about and we will work to make your day better with each visit.

FUN

We can’t wait to see you this summer at the pools.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Training for a triathlon? Want to take your aerobics moves to the water? A full schedule of our Health and Wellness offerings will be available in the next quarter of RA Activities Guide and available for WebTrac registration in April.

Unlimited Fitness Pass

Allows holder to attend as many Water Aerobics or Aqua-Fitness classes as desired. Unlimited Fitness passes are on sale now.

$142 ($110 for 55+)

$265 ($205 for 55+)

Single Class

Class participants without an Unlimited Fitness pass can still pay a drop-in fee in cash at each class

$12 ($10 for 55+)

$24 ($15 for 55+)

SUP Yoga

Take your Yoga practice to the pool or challenge yourself with bootcamp on the floating mats. These are four class sessions. Registration is required. 301200809

JUST KEEP SWIMMING

Reston Swim Team Association (RSTA)

6/4-25

7/9-30

8/6-27

Sun 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Lake Audubon Pool

Adults $120 $160

Developmental youth swim league for ages 6-18. Find league information, Winter Swim Program and schedules online at www.rsta.org. For more info email winterswimcomm@rsta. org.

Reston Masters Swim Team (RMST)

Year-round adult swim program with expert coaching in technique and conditioning for fitness, triathlon, and competitive swimmers. Outdoor summer practices at RA pools.

For more information visit www.restonmasters.com or email info@restonmasters.com.

LAKE THOREAU

SAFETY & INSTRUCTOR COURSES

Reston Association is proud to be a Provider of American Red Cross Aquatics Courses.

Certification courses are taught by certified and experienced instructors and include all in-class materials as well

as a take-home text and resuscitation mask.

Instructor courses are delivered by certified and experienced instructor trainers many of whom work full-time in the Aquatics field in our community and surrounding jurisdictions.

Registration opens the first Monday in April at www.restonwebtrac.org (class sections with exact dates, times and locations will be viewable by March 1). Contact aminehart@reston.org or 703435-6543 for details.

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD

Eager to become a lifeguard but not quite ready? Maybe you’d enjoy the American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard program, brought to you in cooperation with RA Camps. See details on page 27.

Current or no more than 30 days expired lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross

Demonstrate swimming skills consistent with the American Red Cross Level 4 proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Students must also have the ability to maintain a position on their back for 1 minute in deep water and tread water for 1 minute.

Current certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/APR from any organization. Documented credentials as a lifeguard instructor from select organizations (no more than 2-years expired).

AQUATICS & SAFETY

2023 POOL FACILITIES AND FEATURES

Lap Swimming: Each 25 meters pool will have at least one dedicated lap lane available at all times during open swim. Select facilities noted below will have additional lanes.

= ADA compliant amenities on site. Please see the pool description for specific amenities.

Autumnwood Pool

703-467-0903

11950 Walnut Branch Road

Lane depth: 3.5-5.5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: Wading pool with fountain, covered picnic area and large grassy picnic area

Nearby: Lighted tennis and pickleball courts, tot lot, basketball court and access to Pink Trail

Dogwood

703-476-5717

2460 Green Range Road

Lane depth: 3.5-5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(1 dedicated lap lane)

Amenities: Beach-style entry and water play feature, in-water benches, and plank-style diving board

Amenities: Fully compliant parking lot and bathhouse, in-water wheelchair and pool-side chair lift

Nearby: Interactive fountain, picnic pavilion, plankstyle diving board, The Greens Recreation area and Bordeaux Recreation area

Glade

703-476-5732

11550 Glade Drive

Lane depth: 3.5-12.5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lane)

Amenities: Two-story water slide, heated spa, in-water benches, 1-meter diving board, pool-side chair lift and wading pool with beach-style entry and water play fountains.

Nearby: Lighted clay tennis courts, basketball court, tot lot, Walker Nature Education Center and access to Turquoise Trail

Golf Course Island

703-435-8397

11301 Links Drive

Lane depth: 3-12 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: 1-meter diving board, large grass picnic area and wading pool with beach-style entry and water play fountains

Amenity: Pool-side chair lift

Nearby: Basketball courts, tot lot and garden plots

Hunters Woods

703-391-2187

2501 Reston Parkway

Lane depth: 3.5-8.5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: In-water volleyball court, in-water basketball court, interactive splash pad, heated spa and large grassy picnic area

Amenities: Ramp into the main pool and in-water wheelchair

Nearby: Basketball courts, tot lot, picnic pavilion and access to Turquoise Trail

Lake Audubon

703-860-3080

2070 Twin Branches Road

Lane depth: 3-5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: Deep end slide, grassy picnic area, and wading pool.

Nearby: Basketball courts, tot lot, boat launch ramp, and access to Turquoise Trail.

Lake Newport

703-467-0694

11601 Lake Newport Road

Lane depth: 3.5-5.5 feet

Length: 50 meters

(3 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: Two 1-meter diving boards, wading pool, covered picnic area with charcoal grills and sand volleyball court

Amenity: Pool-side chair lift

Nearby: Basketball courts, tot lot, soccer/ball fields and access to Blue Trail

Lake Thoreau

(Closed for renovation This facility is getting an upgrade. Planning and renovations are underway.)

703-860-0640

2040 Upper Lake Drive

Lane depth: 3-5 feet

Length: 25 meters (4 dedicated lap lanes)

Nearby: Scenic views of Lake Thoreau and access to the Red Trail.

Newbridge

703-476-1301

11768 Golf Course Square

Lane depth: 3.5-12 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: 1-meter diving board, pool-side chair lift and wading pool

Nearby: Tennis courts, basketball court and tot lot

North Hills

703-435-6769

1325 North Village Road

Lane depth: 2-5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(1 dedicated lap lane)

Amenities: Heated spa, wading pool with fountain, covered picnic area and large grass picnic area

Amenity: Pool-side chair lift

Nearby: Lighted clay tennis courts and access to Pink Trail

North Shore

703-689-4091

11515 North Shore Drive

Lane depth: 3-11 feet

Length: 5 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: Heated spa, seasonally heated main pool, covered picnic area on the upper deck, small grass picnic area, wading pool, and plank-style diving board.

Amenities: Pool-side chair lift

Nearby: QuickStart children’s tennis courts, Lake Anne Plaza, and access to Green and Blue trails

NOTE: Parking only on North Shore Drive

Ridge Heights

703-476-7084

11400 Ridge Heights Road

Lane depth: 3-5 feet

Length: 25 meters (2 dedicated lap lanes during Season 3)

Amenities: Seasonally heated main pool, wading pool, two grassy picnic areas and plank-style diving board

Amenity: Pool-side chair lift

Nearby: Langston Hughes Middle School, South Lakes High School and access to Red Trail

Shadowood Pool

(Closed for renovation This facility is getting an upgrade. Planning and renovations are underway.)

703-860-8075

2201 Springwood Drive

Lane depth: 3-5 feet

Length: 20 meters

Nearby: Lighted tennis courts

Tall Oaks Pool

703-435-1072

12025 North Shore Drive

Lane depth: 3-12 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lanes)

Amenities: 1-meter diving board and wading pool.

Nearby: Tall Oaks Village Center and access to Blue Trail

Uplands

703-435-2586

11032 Ring Road

Lane depth: 3.5-8.5 feet

Length: 25 meters

(2 dedicated lap lane)

Amenities: Upper lap pool with in-water benches, lower splash pool with beach-style entry, interactive water play fountains, and in-water benches, and splash pad play area.

Amenities: In-water wheelchair for splash pool access

Nearby: Tennis courts

RA POOLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE RENTAL

See www.reston.org for a fact sheet with additional details.

RA pools are available for rental by members and non-residents during closed hours.

Fees vary by pool, number of guests, and member status.

Security deposit and alcohol fee required.

Submit your Permit Request on WebTrac beginning Monday, April 3 at 8:30 a.m. Permits will be approved in the order they are received – completion of permit and submission of all necessary paperwork is due within 10 days of original permit request (at least 7 days in advance of event date).

Reston Association has something for everyone, including trips to local places of interest, monthly movies for seniors and a community yard sale, just to name a few. Contact Ashleigh@ reston.org for questions or to be added to the email distribution list for events. Check www.restonwebtrac. com for upcoming events .

CHILDREN’S EVENTS

Children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Glow-in-the-Dark Art

Kidcreate Studio is excited to partner with Reston Association to bring a fun art class for your children. These projects will light up your child’s world long after the lights go out at night. We will work with a variety of art supplies including clay, paint and many luminescent materials to create masterpieces that will glow in the dark. Come and create right along with your child.

107101023 2/2-23

(4 week session)

Thu 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Brown’s Chapel

Ages 2-5 years $68 $78

ADULT EVENTS

Ages 18 years and older unless otherwise noted.

Appraisal Roadshow

The Appraisal Roadshow delivers a treasure hunt experience in a fun, educational and rewarding forum. Bring one personal item such as jewelry, coins, a timepiece, porcelain, artwork or other heirlooms, and the appraisal experts will educate you and the other participants with interesting facts and information on what it is, what it’s worth and what you can do with your treasure.

107221002 3/4

Sat 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Reston Association Headquarters

Ages 16+ $16 $20

Yoga in the Park

ALL AGES

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Drive-In Movie

There’s nothing like a classic drive-in movie that the entire family can enjoy. Bring the whole family for a single price. The entrance will open at 5:15 p.m. and the movie will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Featured Film: TBD

107011053 3/11

Sat 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Location TBD

All Ages $30 per vehicle $40 per vehicle

St. Patrick’s Day

At-Home Egg Hunt

We are hiring a Community Events Assistant Assist in the planning, implementing, marketing and evaluating of community events and programs for all ages throughout the Reston community. Flexible hours. For further details, contact Ashleigh@reston.org or 703-435-6577.

Join us outdoors. Restorative yoga is suitable for practitioners of all levels and incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises, and a mental focus to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. These classes are typically mellow and low energy, making them a great complement to more active practices (as well as our busy lives) and an excellent antidote to stress. Class is held outdoors at Brown’s Chapel Park in the grassy area near the basketball court. Bring your yoga mat or towel. Contact dmerenick@ reston.org with questions.

301200808 3/4 -5/27

(4-week sessions)

Sat 9:00 am - 10:00 am

3/7-5/25

(2-week sessions)

Tue & Thu 8:30 am - 9:30 am

3/8-5/24

(4-week sessions)

Wed 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Brown’s Chapel Park

Ages: 16+ $60 $72

(4 classes per session)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Lucky the Leprechaun. Have some low-contact fun as Lucky will deliver two dozen toy and chocolate filled, green plastic eggs to your home. Have RA staff hide them in your yard or just deliver them to your front door for you to hide them.You can also gift one and send Lucky to deliver eggs to a friend or a neighbor in the area.

307011312 3/17

Fri

All Ages $20 $22

55+ EVENTS

Ages 55 years and older.

Tea ‘n Painting

Are you looking to express your creative side? Start your new year with a creative afternoon of tea and painting. Sip on your tea while creating a landscape painting along with a positive affirmation for the new year. At the end of class, you can take home your final masterpiece. All skill levels welcome.

107221017 1/26

Thu 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Lake House

Ages 55+ $40 $48

Travel Training

Reston Association will partner with Fairfax County to provide hands-on training on how to read and understand local bus and rail schedules, pay for bus and rail trips using Reduced Fare SmarTrip technology and how to transfer throughout the local bus and rail systems. We will hop on the bus to the Silver Line and take a ride out to the airport and back.

107221001 3/9

Thu 9:45 am - 12:00 pm

Meet at RA Headquarters

Ages: 65+ FREE

55+ TRIPS & TOURS

Ages 55 years and older.

We will take a variety of trips this year to locations such as museums, shows and local places of interest. Join us as we have fun visiting the area’s hot spots. For upcoming trip dates, details and to get on our trip email list, contact Ashleigh@ reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

Trip to 1964: The Tribute to the Beatles

Join us for a trip to the Barns at Wolf Trap for this fun outing. Beatlemania is back at The Barns with the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone). Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964: The Tribute astonishingly recreates an early ’60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. 107221629

2/9

Thu 6:15 pm - 11:00 pm

Bus pick up: RA Headquarters

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

To

RA’S COMMUNITY YARD SALE SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, APRIL 29 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM See www.restonwebtrac.org for details and to register. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information

EXPERIENCE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

10 AND UNDER

Tennis is a whole new ball game. Balls, rackets and courts sized just right for kids. It’s all about the play. Children learn best when they have an opportunity to play and have fun. Reston Tennis youth classes focus on practice, learn and play using the QuickStart format. Children will learn to play tennis by playing tennis. Reston Tennis implements the games-based approach to tennis, which means involving participants in tennis play within the first hour of the program.

ACES

Kids enjoy a fun, motivating introduction to tennis, emphasizing fun and play. It’s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. To be enrolled in Aces II, you must have completed Aces I with instructor approval.

Aces I

Once a week for six weeks:

(No classes July 4th)

(No classes Easter weekend)

ORANGE BALL FUTURES

Futures Orange ball is played on a 60-by-21-foot court, with an orange ball and a 23- to 25-inch racket.

First-Time Futures

Orange Ball Futures II

This class is designed for players that have some tennis experience or are coming from the Aces II classes. Orange Dot Balls are a perfect way to get your young athlete involved in the game of tennis. They travel at half the speed of a standard tennis ball, giving it a lower bounce and making the game more accessible to children 8 to 10 years old. This course will include drills for footwork, shot preparation, and recovery.

Once a week for four weeks:

208100908 3/24-4/23

(No classes Easter weekend)

4/28-5/20

6/2-6/24

Fri 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Barton Hill Tennis Courts

Ages 8-10 $150 $170

Munchkins Tennis

This exciting format for learning tennis is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified scoring — all tailored to age and size. This is a parent interactive class.

Once a week for four weeks:

208100901 3/24-4/22 (no class Easter weekend)

Fri

Northshore Tennis Courts

pm -

am -

am - 10:45 am

Northshore Tennis Courts

Ages

Aces II

To be enrolled in Aces II, you must have completed Aces I with instructor approval. This is a parent interactive class. Once a week for six weeks:

208100903

3/24-5/6 (No classes Easter weekend)

This beginner class is geared toward players that are 8-10 years old that have never played tennis and are interested in working on the basics. Orange Balls are a perfect way to get your young athlete involved in the game of tennis. They travel at half the speed of a standard tennis ball, giving it a lower bounce and making the game more accessible to children 8 to 10 years old. This course will include drills for footwork, shot preparation, and recovery. Once a week for four weeks:

208130999

3/25-4/22

(No classes Easter weekend)

4/29-5/20

6/3-6/24

Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Barton Hill Tennis Courts

Ages 8-10 $150 $170

Orange Ball Futures III

While this course will work on improving basic strokes, the emphasis will be on developing game tactics and strategies for match competition. There will be drills for footwork, shot preparation, and recovery. A third of every lesson will be devoted to match play. Players must complete Futures II before registering for this class. Once a week for four weeks

208100909 3/23-4/13

4/20-5/11

5/18-6/8

6/15-7/6

Thu 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Barton Hill Tennis Courts

Ages 8-10 $150 $170

-

Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Northshore Tennis Courts

Ages 6-8 $135 $155

JUNIOR TENNIS

This is RA’s Beginner and Advanced Beginner Lessons for ages 10-13 years old. These classes are intended for kids that are still developing their technical abilities and ball recognition skills. This class uses regular yellow balls.

Level One is designed for students with little or no tennis experience. Players will learn proper grips, footwork patterns, and correct swing technique for forehand, backhand, serve, and volleys.

Level Two is for players who have repeated Level One a few times. The class will have heavy emphasis on ball control, hitting over the net with margin of error, and learning to rally.

Level One

Twice a week for three weeks:

TEEN TENNIS

Teens will enjoy tennis with their peers and learn the fundamentals of tennis techniques and strokes. Emphasis is on fun, fitness, and play. Class size limited to six. This class is for players with little or no tennis background.

Teen 1

Once a week for four weeks:

6/13-7/11 (No classes July 4th)

Tue 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Hook Road Tennis Courts

Ages 13-17 $150 $170

Teen 2

Once a week for four weeks:

ADULT PICKLEBALL

18 years and older. Groups of three to six students meet with one instructor.

Intro to Pickleball

Introduces pickleball strokes and unique terminology. Students will have a blast learning how to serve, dink, volley, and hit ground strokes.

Advanced Beginner

Reviews intro strokes with an emphasis on execution. Students will learn how to execute the third shot drop, lob, and overhead strokes. Introduces advanced pickleball rules, scoring, and basic strategy.

Intro to Pickleball

Once a week for four weeks:

(No classes July 4th)

Tue 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Lake Newport Tennis Courts

Wed 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Autumnwood Tennis Courts

(No classes on Easter weekend)

Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Autumnwood Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $155 $175

Advanced Beginner

Lake Newport Tennis Courts

Ages 10-13 $150 $170

Level One

Once a week for four weeks:

(No class Easter weekend)

-

Shadowood Tennis Courts

Ages 10-13 $150 $170

Level Two

Once a week for four weeks:

TEEN PICKLEBALL

Does your child want to learn how to play pickleball?

It’s a great sport that is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Teens will learn the basics: rules, scoring, positioning, and basic strategies. Recommended for new players or players who have started playing but lack formal instruction. Equipment will be provided. Please make sure to wear proper tennis shoes. 209140910

Once a week for four weeks: 209200923

6/13-7/6 (No classes July 4th)

Tue 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Lake Newport Tennis Courts

Wed 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Autumnwood Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $155 $175

3/25-4/22 (No classes Easter weekend) 4/29-5/20 6/3-6/24

Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Autumnwood Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $155 $175

(No classes July 4th)

Tue 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Shadowood Tennis Courts

Ages 10-13 $150 $170

Thu 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Lake Newport Tennis

Ages 12-17 $150 $170

EXPERIENCE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

ADULT TENNIS

18 years and older. Groups of three to six students meet with one instructor.

Beginners

Introduces serve, volley, forehand, and backhand strokes, court positions, and tennis terms.

Advanced Beginners

Reviews beginners’ strokes with an emphasis on stroke execution. Introduces lob and overhead, scoring, and rules. Students must know the basic strokes and forehand rallying.

Intermediate

For those wishing to perfect their strokes through drills with an emphasis on consistency, singles and doubles strategy, and match play.

Note: We cannot guarantee court preference. On some occasions, classes may be combined at one location or students may be asked to move from one level to another to maximize the ability for congenial class instruction. Depending on class enrollment, class times may be subject to change.

PRIVATE TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL LESSON

For those who prefer more individual instruction or for the player needing a flexible schedule.

Private $74/hr

Private $79/hr

Semi Private $40/hr/person

Semi Private $44/hr/person

Beginners

Twice a week for three weeks:

ADULT TENNIS

18 years and older.

Groups of three to six students meet with one instructor.

Once a week for four weeks:

Once a week for four weeks:

(No class Easter weekend)

4/29-5/20

6/3-6/24

Sat 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Uplands Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $155 $175

Advanced Beginners

Once a week for four weeks:

Uplands Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $155 $175

Advanced Beginners

Twice a week for three weeks.

Uplands Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $155 $175

DROP-IN TENNIS

Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lake Newport Tennis Courts: 1 & 2

*Drop-in tennis is for Reston Association Members and tennis members only. Non-residents must purchase an RA tennis membership to participate.

How it works: You must have your Reston Association

Recreation pass with you to participate. Bring a can of tennis balls. Doubles format, best of five games with NO-AD scoring. Player’s skill level 3.0-4.0. The winning team will stay on the same court but will split and change partners. Losing team will slide to the next court down where a winning team will have split and will accept one player each. A great way to meet new players in this great social setting. Call the tennis office at 703-435-6534 for details.

ADULT TENNIS LEAGUES

18 years and older.

Greater Washington Tennis League

This is a women’s competitive league. All levels of players are invited to join one of our teams in the Greater Washington Daytime Doubles Tennis League. League play occurs in the spring and fall. Reston Association sponsors four women’s teams in this league.

Teams: B-1, C-1

Women play at Lake Newport, Hook Road, and Autumnwood on weekday mornings or travel to other area clubs. *Non-residents must purchase an RA tennis membership to participate.

Bronze 208200802 April

Tue RA Tennis Courts

Ages 18+ $40 $45

Gold 208200802 April

Wed RA Tennis Courts

Ages 18 + $40 $45

Northern Virginia Tennis League

Men! Women! Seniors! Play singles, doubles, or mixed doubles in the Northern Virginia Tennis League. This league begins mid-May and continues through July.

Men’s Men play at Lake Newport, Newbridge, Uplands, and travel to play against other clubs on Saturday mornings.

2082008031G1 May

$40/person *$45/person

*Non-residents must purchase an RA Tennis Membership to participate.

Womens

Women play at Lake Newport, Autumnwood, and Hook on weekday mornings and Tuesday evenings or travel to other area clubs, depending on the schedule.

2082008041B1 May

$40/person *$45/person

*Non-residents must purchase an RA Tennis Membership to participate.

Reston Team Tennis (RTT)

Reston Team Tennis, formally known as World Team Tennis, is one of our most popular leagues. This is a social, yet competitive league. Please call the tennis office at 703435-6502 if you would like to join a team or start your own. Non-residents must purchase an RA Tennis Recreation pass to participate.

Format: Men’s & Women’s Singles and Men’s & Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles 3.0-3.5 on Wednesday nights and 4.0-4.5 on Thursday nights. All players must be rated before joining a team.

Reston Tennis Scholarships

We are pleased to work with Friends of Reston 501c3 to support children through scholarships for a variety of year-round programs. This program is for children 17 and younger who are RA Members. Contact Erin Koenig at: ekoenig@reston.org

3.0-3.5

208200806 April 14

Wed 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

RA Tennis Courts $110 $130 (without Shirt)

3.0-3.5

208200806 April 14

Wed 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

RA Tennis Courts $125 $145 (With Shirt)

4.0-4.5

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April 15

Thu 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

RA Tennis Courts $110 $130 (without Shirt)

4.0-4.5

208200806 April 15

Thu 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

RA Tennis Courts $125 $145 (With Shirt)

TENNIS RATINGS

Reston Association tennis professionals give ratings. Please call 703-435- 6534 to arrange a convenient time. These are Reston ratings and apply for play in the Reston Team Tennis League. Adults Tennis Leagues

18 years and older.

$15 $20

EXPERIENCE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

TENNIS KEY TAGS

Great for easy identification and your convenience. Key tags are available for $3. Come to RA to purchase one.

LIGHTED COURTS

The following 26 RA courts are lighted until 11 p.m. for night play.

ƒ Autumnwood Courts

ƒ Glade Clay Courts

ƒ Hook Road Courts

ƒ Lake Newport Courts

ƒ North Hills Clay Courts

ƒ Shadowood Courts

PICKLEBALL

Tennis courts lined for Pickleball Tennis.

ƒ Autumnwood Courts

ƒ Colts Neck

PRACTICE WALLS

ƒ Colts Neck

ƒ Hook Road

TENNIS INFO

ƒ Info on our Reston Tennis News Facebook page www.facebook.com/ RestonTennisNews

ƒ Find the following upto-date information in the tennis section on the Reston Association website at www.reston.org

ƒ RTT Scoreboard is listed at www.restontennis.org

ƒ USTA Tournament and entry forms are listed on www.usta.com

TENNIS LESSON GIFT

Tennis lesson gift certificates are available at the Reston Association Tennis Office. Please call 703-435-6502 or visit our website at www.reston.org

RA TENNIS COURT RULES

Who May Use the Courts

ƒ Reston Association (RA) pass holders valid for the current year.

ƒ Guests must have a guest pass and be accompanied by a host RA pass holder.

ƒ Players must show passes on the changeover.

ƒ RA Staff are the only persons permitted to conduct lessons/coaching sessions or give instruction except for parents, guardians, or immediate family members residing in the same household. Instructor and student passes must display matching addresses and Guest Passes shall not be valid for this exception.

Priority and Length of Play

ƒ Court changes are made on the hour.

ƒ Please show your pass when entering the court.

ƒ Play is limited to one hour for singles and two (2) hours for doubles (3-4 players) when other players are waiting.

ƒ Players who used the court for a fraction of an hour must vacate on the hour when others are waiting to play.

ƒ RA Tennis Instructors have priority over all open play.

Reserving a Court

ƒ Players must place racquet (or racquet cover) on the reservation board, located at the entrance of the Court. Failure to display racquet, pass, or key tag means the court is not reserved.

ƒ Players reserving courts must remain courtside while waiting to play.

ƒ Players may not reserve court while playing.

ƒ RA may reserve courts for lessons, tournaments, sponsored activities/ events, league play, Pickleball, and Tennis Court rentals.

ƒ One member may reserve a court to use a ball machine or ball hopper.

ƒ Check our court availability link located on the main tennis page of reston.org.

Rules for Court Use

ƒ Players are required to use tennis shoes when using the courts, (No black souled or spiked shoes).

ƒ Wheeled apparatus including bicycles, skates, skateboards, baby carriages, and strollers are not permitted on the Courts.

ƒ Headphones are required for use of all audio equipment.

ƒ Pets are not permitted on the courts.

ƒ Good sportsmanship and appropriate oncourt behavior must be conducted at all times.

ƒ Please dispose of trash and recycling in proper receptacles .

Rules Enforcement

ƒ Reston Association Staff, Court Monitors, and Tennis Instructors are authorized to enforce the Court Use and playing access rules.

ƒ Players may be asked to leave the Court premises for inappropriate behavior or disregard of the rules. • Disputes regarding Court access and use will be heard by the Legal Committee.

ƒ Recreation & Guest Passes are available at Reston Association headquarters or online www.reston.org Guest passes can be purchased from court monitors. For further information, call 703-435-6530.

RESTON ASSOCIATION TENNIS PRO SHOP

NATURE

WALKER NATURE CENTER

Located at 11450 Glade Drive, the Nature Center provides a variety of educational and fun programs.There is free parking, restroom and trail access dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

The 72-acre wooded site features:

ƒ 1 mile of loop trails

ƒ An education building known as Nature House

ƒ Pavilion

ƒ Picnic tables and trailside benches

ƒ A fire ring

ƒ Outdoor displays and interpretive signs

ƒ Demonstration gardens and meadow

ƒ A pond

ƒ Little Free Library

ƒ The Glade Stream Valley

ƒ Snakeden Branch

Stream’s entrance to 44-acre Lake Audubon

REGISTRATION

Advance registration and payment are required for all programs. Visit www. restonwebtrac.org to register online, or contact naturecenter@ reston.org or 703-476-9689, ext. 3, for assistance.

Cancellation Policy: Nature activities may be canceled due to severe weather, severe weather warnings or low enrollment.

Refund Policy: Refunds are given if we have to cancel for any reason. They are also available if a participant cancels with at least two weeks’ notice or has a COVID-related reason.

ALL AGES

All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Winter Night Hike

Crisp nights are perfect times to enjoy a woodland hike. Look and listen for nocturnal animals. Gaze at stars and look at the moon through binoculars. Register by January 10.

106011008 1/13

Fri 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

Ages 5-Adult

Owl Lab

Learn how owls catch their prey and what an owl pellet is. Unravel the contents of an owl pellet for a hootin’ good time. Register by Jan. 11.

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Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

Ages 5-Adult

Raptors Up Close

Meet live raptors up close, including an owl and a hawk. Learn where they live, what they eat, where they nest and how they raise their young. How do they adapt to cold, wet winters and prepare for spring? Presented by Secret Garden Birds and Bees. Register by February 2.

106011008 2/5

Sun 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

Virtual Nature Class: Bird Nest Boxes

Discover which birds nest in boxes and learn about their life cycles. Find out how you can help cavitynesting birds like bluebirds by installing a box in your yard or volunteering with RA’s bird box monitoring program. Held via Zoom. Register by Feb. 6.

106011060 2/9

Thu 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

All Ages Free

NATURE HOUSE

Visit Nature House to:

• Enjoy exhibits and displays.

• See a turtle, snake and fish up close.

• Talk with a naturalist.

• Do an activity or read a nature story in the library.

• Learn about the green features of this LEED Gold building.

HOURS

OF OPERATION

Mon., Wed.-Fri. 9 AM -5 PM

Sat. 10 AM -1 PM

Sun. 1-4 PM

Check holiday schedule for closings. (Closed Tuesdays)

All Ages $9 $11

Track Lab

Animals are all around, but we don’t always see them. Discover the clues that animals leave behind. Learn how to tell the fox’s footprint from a raccoon’s. Make a track bandanna, and go on a hike to look for signs of wildlife. Register by Feb. 22. 106011008 2/25

Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Walker Nature Center

All Ages $7 $9

Frogs of Reston

In honor of World Frog Day, discover the common frog species found in Reston. Learn about their life cycles and why some are quick to emerge from winter dormancy during early warm spells. Take a hike to look for frog eggs. Register by March 15.

106011008 3/18

Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

All Ages $6 $8

WHEN January 27-February 15

Mon. & Wed.-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sun. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE Walker Nature Center

11450 Glade Drive

Reston, VA

Bringing the joy of birds to us, this traveling exhibition features 11 award winning and honorable mention images that cover a range of species and geographic locations.

Audubon Photography

Awards Open House

Sunday, Jan. 29, 1-3 p.m.

Free for All Ages

Join us for short bird walks, hands-on activities, and refreshments.

Birds on Film (Reservations required.)

Friday, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m.

Free, $5 suggested donation.

Adults Only. See the video winners as part of a collection of short films.

CONTACT

NATURE

ALL AGES

All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Campfire- Weenie Roast

Enjoy an evening eating around a crackling campfire. Roast a hot dog and enjoy campfire popcorn. Finish with a tasty s’more. Park on Soapstone Drive between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road. Register by March 28.

106011003 3/31

Fri 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

WNC Fire Ring

All Ages $8 $10

BABES IN THE WOODS

Ages 18 months through 35 months. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lovely Nature

Celebrate the month of love by learning about some animal pairs. Play matching games and search for red-colored animals on the trails. Make a Valentine for someone special. Register by Feb. 3.

106111001 2/6

Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Or 2/7

Tue 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Walker Nature Center

Ages 18-35 months $8 $10

Spring Peepers

Spring Peepers and Wood

Frogs are among the first animals to make their way out of winter hibernation and welcome spring. Listen to frog calls and learn where they live. Feel some slime and make a froggy craft. Look for eggs in the pond. Register by March 10.

106111001 3/13

Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Or 3/14

Tue 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Walker Nature Center

Ages 18-35 months $8 $10

PRESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

Ages 3 to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Celebrate Squirrels

It’s National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Celebrate these acrobatic and amusing critters. Swish your bushy tail to song. Learn about squirrel families and make a squirrely craft. Register by Jan. 14. 106121008

Tue 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Or

Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Walker Nature Center Ages 3-5 $7 $9

Love Birds

Around Valentine’s Day, love is in the air! Discover which birds give gifts to their special someone, and which ones are starting to build nests. Make a treat to give to our feathered friends. Enjoy the Audubon Photography Award Show and look for birds at the feeders. Register by Feb. 8.

Sat 10:30 am -11:30 am Or

Tue 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Walker Nature Center Ages 3-5 $7 $9

World of Seuss

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with Seuss-themed games and activities. Create a whimsical craft. Search for interesting characters hidden along the trail. Enjoy a special Cat in the Hat snack.

Register by March 1.

106121008

Sat 10:30 am -11:30 am

Or

Tue 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Walker Nature Center Ages 3-5 $8 $10

Planning a Birthday Party?

Bring the kids and the cake to a fun-filled, creative party at the Nature Center. Thematic parties include a two-anda-half-hour room rental, party favors and 45 minutes of staff-led activities in our pavilion and on our trails.

Choose from the following themes:

Nature Detectives (Ages 3-7)

Play sensory guessing games, find what doesn’t belong on our “unnature” trail and follow clues to solve a mystery animal’s trail. Favors include a magnifying hand lens, a mini-notebook and a pencil. The birthday child receives an Earl the Squirrel stuffed toy.

Dinosaurs (Ages 3-9)

Uncover bones and shells like a paleontologist, and make fossil imprints in clay. Go on a dinosaur egg hunt that leads to a nest full of eggs. Favors include a dinosaur egg, a dinosaur tattoo and a fossil imprint. The birthday child receives a dinosaur coloring book or sticker book.

Nature Crafts (Ages 3-12)

Learn new skills and nature facts. Younger kids make bug boxes, rock insects, and wildlife masks/puppets. Older kids make leather crafts, bird feeders and beaded accessories.

How to Book

• Parties may be booked up to three months in advance.

• Weekend dates are limited and fill quickly.

• Consider a weekday afternoon or evening party.

• Maximum 15 children per party.

$225/RA member, $250/Non-resident

For more info, please call 703-476-9689 and press 3 or email naturecenter@reston.org.

Nature Birthday Party Kits

For preschool and elementary aged children

$80 Small Kit (for up to 8 people)

$135 Regular Kit (for up to 16 people)

Order a Nature Fun Birthday Kit for pickup at the Walker Nature Center.

Each kit contains naturethemed activities, craft supplies, goodie bags, party favors, and cute paper products (cups, plates, napkins) — plus a card, gift, and banner for the birthday child. Tons of fun and convenience packed in a reusable box.

Optional -Looking for a place for your party? Rent our room, pavilion or fire ring.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Ages 6 to 12. Drop off your child for these Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math (STEAM), handson learning workshops that occur afterschool and on school closure dates.

STEAM- Fantastic Flight

From tiny hummingbirds to huge eagles, birds defy gravity when they take flight. Learn about the science of flight through some simple experiments. Watch birds through binoculars. Examine taxidermied specimens to learn about their adaptations. Observe feathers under a microscope, and vote for your favorites in the Audubon Photography Show. Register for this dropoff program by Jan. 24.

106131015 1/27

Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walker Nature Center Ages 6-12 $8 $10

STEAM- Seuss-ian Science

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthweek. Build a hat that the Cat in the Hat would enjoy, and see how many “Who’s” can fit on a flower. Make a batch of Oobleck, and go on a walk to look at trees that the Lorax would protect. Decorate a cupcake and sing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Seuss. Register for this drop-off program by Feb. 28.

106131015 3/3

Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Walker Nature Center Ages 6-12 $8 $10

ATTENTION SCOUT LEADERS

Education Programs

Fun and educational programs are available in achievement areas such as Forester, Naturalist, Wildlife, Eco-action, Earth Connections, Earth is Our Home, Earth and Sky, Water Everywhere, Senses, Animals and more.

$6-$8/scout (min. charge $60-$80)

$8-$10/scout (min. charge $80-$100)

Campfire Programs

Campfire Fun programs are available upon request.

$7-8/scout (min. charge $70)

$9-10/scout (min. charge $90)

Note: Fire Ring can be rented for self-use. You bring the wood and the water. $25/hour $35/hour

The Walker Nature Center can help your organization to earn patches and badges.

Service Projects

Community service projects such as planting and trail maintenance days can be arranged for your group. FREE.

Nature Trunks

Available on loan for Birds, Trees, Insects and Watershed requirements. FREE for Reston groups. $25/non-Reston

MARCH 25, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

#106101301 AGES 3-15

Location: Snakeden Branch between Soapstone Dr. and Lake Audubon. Check-in near the 7-11 at 2303 Soapstone Drive. Please park along Soapstone Dr., Glade Dr. and the Glade Pool parking lot.

Registration required. All equipment and bait provided. Fishing rods available on loan. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may not fish during the kids’ time. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy, no sandals.

Snakeden Branch stream will be stocked with hundreds of Rainbow Trout. Learn how to cast, hook and cook your freshly caught dinner. Wetland Studies and Trout Unlimited members will clean the fish you catch.

Made possible by a partnership with Wetland Studies and Solutions, Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited, Reston Association, Friends of Reston, and the Virginia Wildlife eStore (www.ShopDGIF.com) Grant Program, a partnership of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia.

NATURE

ADULT PROGRAMS BIRD WALKS

Adults. Registration in advance is strongly encouraged.

Beginning and expert birders are invited to search for birds in Reston’s natural areas. Co-presented by the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia.

February Bird Walk: Walker Nature Center & Lake Audubon

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ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS

Co-presented by Friends of Reston

Birds on Film

See the video winners of the Audubon Photography Awards Show as part of a collection of short films about birds. After the films, tour the exhibit.

Register by January 24.

106201051

2/26

Sun 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Adults Free

March Bird Walk: Brown’s Chapel Park

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3/19

Sun 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Adults Free

BRUSH CHIPPING

Drop off your brush at the locations below, and RA crews will chip it for use on RA open space. Branches should be less than 4 inches in diameter. No grass clippings, dirt, trash, paper, vines, thorns, or other debris. Brush may be dropped off at any time during the days listed. No contractors.

Lake Audubon Pool

2070 Twin Branches Road

Central Services Facility

12250 Sunset Hills Road

Chipping Dates & Sites

Jan. 14-15 Lake Audubon Pool

Feb. 18-19 Central Services Facility

March 18-19 Lake Audubon Pool

April 15-16 Central Services Facility

BIRD BACKPACKS

Free, Fun and Educational

Learn more about our feathered friends while you hike our trails. Each backpack is filled with cool stuff like binoculars, sound cards, field guides, games and a take-home Bird Sleuth Guide. Backpacks must be signed out by an adult and used on-site.

1/27

Fri 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Walker Nature Center Adults Free, $5 suggested donation

Headwaters Down

Once the most polluted waterway in the U.S., the James River is a great example of resilience. Follow five friends along their 250-mile adventure from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Fall Line in Richmond. This film masterfully captures the river’s troubled past while celebrating its restoration.

Register by February 21.

106201051 2/24

Fri 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Walker Nature Center Adults Free, $5 suggested donation

RENT SPACE AT THE WALKER NATURE CENTER

11450

GLADE DRIVE

Nestled in a 72 acre woodland park with trails, the Nature Center is a beautiful place for small to mid-sized gatherings such as baby showers, birthday parties, scout meetings, business team retreats and community meetings.

Nature House Multipurpose Room

664 square feet of space, capacity 60 people, seats 40 people with tables and chairs. Parking and restroom access.

RA member or Reston not-for-profit fee $50/hour

Non-resident or non-Reston not-for-profit fee $75/hour

For profit/corporate fee $100/hour

Nature Center Pavilion

576-square-foot pavilion with 3 standard picnic tables, 1 ADA picnic table and bench seating in a beautiful, woodland setting. Capacity 40 people. Parking and restroom access.

RA member or Reston not-for-profit fee $35/hour

Non-resident or non-Reston not-for-profit fee $50/hour

For profit/corporate fee $70/hour

Fire Ring

Fire pit in woodland setting with bench seating, small pavilion and four picnic tables. Capacity 40 people. Roadside parking. No restroom. Renters must supply their own wood and water to extinguish the fire.

RA member or Reston not-for-profit fee $25/hour

Non-resident or non-Reston not-for-profit fee $35/hour

For profit/corporate fee $50/hour

For details and reservations, contact naturecenter@reston.org or 703-476-9689 ext. 3.

RESTON CAMPS

WELCOME

It’s going to be a summer of endless possibilities. At Reston Camps, we spend lots of time playing outdoors, enjoying camp traditions, and making friends. Our camps are run by a team you can trust, who are trained to make sure the summer is filled with lasting memories. Details on individual camps, policies and FAQ can be found in the 2023 Parent Handbook on www.reston.org.

2023 CAMP

CAMP PROMISE

We promise that all campers will be given the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. They will try new things, explore new places, and carry on camp traditions in a safe, fun environment.

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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Registrations will be processed in the order they are received. Incomplete or illegible registrations cannot be processed and will be returned, causing a delay in your registration. No space will be reserved for returned registrations. Three ways you can register and/or pay for camps:

Online at Restonwebtrac.org

Those new to RA programming should create a webtrac account. Accounts may take up to two business days for approval. To sign in for returning users: Enter Member Login & Password. First time registering with RA: Need an Account? “Click Here”

Mail or In Person

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Reston Association

Headquarters/Member Services

12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 100 Reston, VA 20191

Camp Info

All camp forms are collected through our CampDoc portal. An email will be sent to you upon registration with a personalized link. If a camp is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist as cancellations do occur. Online registration will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday before the following session. Walk-in registrations will only be accepted at RA headquarters in Member Services, not at camp.

Refunds, Withdrawals and Transfers

To keep all campers and staff healthy, please do not send sick children to camp.

Campers at Junior Day Camp, Adventure Camp, Sportsters, Day Camp, Science Camp and CITs are required to wear an official camp T-shirt each day.

NATURE TOTS

206120101

Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

OR 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

Ages 3-5 (must be 3 by start date)

$125 $151

Discover nature through hands-on activities and exploratory walks. Campers will enjoy playtime, storytime and song in our 72-acre forested park. Activities develop social and physical skills while children learn about the natural world around them.

SPORTSTERS

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:45 pm

Lake Anne Park

Ages 6-12 $250 $280

Expanded age groups in 2023. Join us for 1-week sessions. This camp is for campers who enjoy a variety of sports and games.

Basketball, soccer, kickball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball and more…. nonstop fun.

JUNIOR DAY CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brown’s Chapel Park

Session: 5A+5B $250 $300

Ages 5-7 $460 $520

This is the ideal camp for the first-time camper. Swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, nature walks, and field trips. Our staff provides a safe and secure environment for young children while making sure they have a blast.

DAY CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Browns Chapel Park

Session: 5A+5B $250 $300

Ages 7-11 $465 $525

Our most popular camp — Day Camp provides the ultimate camp experience. In addition to swimming games, arts & crafts, science and nature exploration, Day Campers will learn the basics of teamwork and responsibility, all while having fun.

WALKER’S RANGERS

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Mon-Fri

Half-day: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Full-day: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

Ages 6-9

Half-day: $125 $151

Full day: $240 $290 Our environmental education staff is ready to focus your child on nature in a fun and exciting ways. Campers will explore 72 acres of forest, stream, pond and lake habitats, learn about wildlife, play nature games and conduct science experiments.

ART CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Glade Room

Ages 6-12 $410 $440

Expanded age groups in 2023. Campers will spend mornings with an Art Instructor developing critical thinking and creative expression through contemporary art methods and techniques. Create a variety of hands-on art projects that inspire learning in fun, creative, and meaningful ways. Afternoons will include traditional camp activities such as outdoor games, nature walks, and swimming at RA pools. Presented in partnership with Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art

CAMP ON WHEELS

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:45 pm

Lake Newport Soccer Field Parking Lot

Ages 6-12 $375 $410

Want to learn how to skateboard or learn new tricks? This camp is for you. Visit a local skate park each week and cool off at a RA pool in the afternoons. Designed by Skaters for Skaters.

Note: Bring your own skateboard, pads and helmet.

INCREDIFLIX

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Glade Room/The Lake House

Ages 7-13 $468 $540

Come make movies instead of watching them. Go through all of the steps that Hollywood producers go through from “Action” to “That’s a Wrap!” Programs focus on creativity, cooperation, and fun. Be a real filmmaker and will have a movie you created to prove it. In partnership with Incrediflix.

Note: This camp does not go to the pool.

YOUNG NATURALISTS

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Walker Nature Center

Ages 10-12 $295 $347

Perfect for the nature lover, science enthusiast or young environmentalist in your family. Our nature center staff will guide a small group in field studies at our 72-acre park, extended hikes in Reston’s natural areas, and science labs at Nature House. We will practice environmental stewardship, participate in citizen science, and encourage reflection on nature through journaling and mindfulness.

TENNIS CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:45 pm

Location: Uplands Tennis Courts

Ages 7-13 $410 $440

Join our enthusiastic tennis staff for drills & skills, on/ off-court games, and athletic skill development. RA tennis instructors will teach lessons Monday through Thursday and include swimming breaks to cool off.

Note: Bring your own tennis racket or borrow one of ours

AQUATICS CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:45 pm

Location: Golf Course Island Pool

Ages 8-12 $435 $465

This camp is full of fun in and out of the water. Mornings will be spent with certified swim lesson instructors helping each camper advance their swimming skills. Afternoons will include traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts and group games.

Note: Some swimming experience necessary.

JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:45 pm

Location: Golf Course Island Pool

Ages 11-14 $295 $347 Spend mornings training to be a future lifeguard. Learn the roles and responsibilities of a lifeguard, improve your swimming skills and practice beginner-level rescues. Afternoons include traditional camp activities such as group games and free swim time.

Note: Participation in Junior Lifeguarding Camp does not result in American Red Cross (ARC) certification.

WATERCRAFT CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lake Audubon Pool

Ages 11-15 $460 $490

Where can campers learn how to kayak, stand-up paddle, and learn about the watershed of Reston all in a week?

We focus on water safety, teamwork, and responsibility all while having fun with races, relays, and scavenger hunts on the lakes of Reston.

Note: SUP equipment, kayaks and lifejackets provided.

TEEN CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Lake House

Ages 12-14 $295 $345

This popular camp for teens will offer engaging activities through group challenges, icebreakers, and games. Emphasis will be on team building, leadership and building positive relationships.

ADVENTURE CAMP

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Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hunters Wood Pavilion

Ages 12-15 $400 $450

Look for a new adventure every day. The fun may include laser tag, escape rooms, local museums, water parks, local caverns, kayaks and fishing, baseball games, trampoline parks, rock climbing, frisbee golf, tubing and more. Each week will be different.

HAPPY CAMPERS & HAPPY PARENTS!

“I just wanted to share that my daughter had an amazing camp experience at Day Camp this year. She loved coming to camp every day, loved the counselors and the activities. Thank you so much!”

“You always go above and beyond!! Thank you.”

“I want to let you know that the skateboarding staff have been fantastic as usual this summer. My daughter has enjoyed her time at the camp this week and earlier this summer.”

“The boys are LOVING camp.

Thank you for everything y’all do!” “THANK you for all your work this summer! My daughter had the best time - in spite of hot hot hot weather! The counselors are really awesome and we’re always looking forward to camp!”

“Thanks for a great summer....this is our 14th year sending kids to RA Camps :)”

“My kids are so happy to be back again to your summer camps, they love them!!”

“I would like to say thank you so much for the great experience and my two children’s happiness with

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING

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Mon-Fri 8:45 am - 4:00 pm

Brown’s Chapel Park

Ages 14-16 $275 $335

For those teens looking to work with kids or interested in working as a camp counselor, this camp is for you. Gain valuable job experience while learning about leadership, communication, and responsibility.

Note: Community service activities included in each session.

the amazing Day Camp.”

“All of the counselors ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY, sweet, respectful, and play with all the kids and make feel them SO HAPPY.”

“My children love Reston Camps, and when they grow up, they want to be counselors and have fun with the campers.”

“My kids are having so much FUN! They love to go every day! They are super happy! They love everything: activities, pool and the counselors are so gentle and polite!”

JOIN VOLUNTEER RESTON

Volunteer Reston (VR) housed under the Reston Association, is a network of community members who come together to complete various projects to improve our surroundings and bring the Reston community together.

Our mission is to enhance Reston Association’s services and programs by matching the varied talents of individuals and groups of all ages, interests, and skills to a variety of engaging projects and endeavors.

CORPORATE DAY OF SERVICE

VR Corporate Volunteer Program offers expertise in community service to corporations by creating customized, hands-on group volunteer projects that complement team building, leadership development, and philanthropy initiatives. Through this program, Reston Association staff will fully develop and coordinate all aspects of your company’s community service volunteer project.

NEED SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL?

Many students in Reston and the surrounding area are required to perform a specific number of community service hours for their course or school requirements. Volunteer Reston is a great way to fulfill these hours. Students may be able to finish their service hours by handling shifts at community

events, environmental projects, monthly service projects and community cleanups.

Contact us to get involved by sharing your talents and skills with others; we can always use a helping hand at our community events, environmental projects and events at the Nature Center. We understand that people have different availabilities, so you can serve in an ongoing position or just serve at a onetime event.

ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

Reston Association provides environmental education and stewardship opportunities to volunteers who want to help restore and enhance our community.

Potomac River Watershed Cleanup

Coordinated by the Alice Ferguson Foundation and Reston Association

Saturday, April 22, 2023 10 a.m.-Noon (rain or shine)

All ages are welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join thousands of volunteers in a multi-state effort as we do our part in cleaning up the Potomac Watershed. Reston Association is hosting several sites along Snakeden Branch. Come learn about our watersheds and see what “interesting” artifacts end up in our streams. Gloves, trash bags and grabbers will be provided.

Reston Sites:

ƒ Snakeden Branch Upper - meet at Hunters Woods Village Center

ƒ Snakeden Branch Middlemeet at Soapstone Drive

Stream Monitoring Program Spring: March through May, various locations.

RA welcomes new volunteers to assist with stream monitoring at several locations throughout Reston. Get involved with a small team during all seasons to collect data and identify insects to assess the health of Reston’s streams or attend a one-time stream monitoring workshop to learn about the program. Not only do you get to learn about Reston’s streams, but it also provides an opportunity to make new friends. Our program utilizes the Virginia Save Our Streams (VA SOS) method of assessing the water quality in a stream. Based on the type and diversity of aquatic insects found in the stream, you will be able to assess the ecological

conditions of the streams. This is known as biological monitoring and is recognized nationally as a reliable indicator of water quality.

Upcoming Dates:

ƒ Friday, April 21 (Student Holiday), 9-11 a.m.

ƒ Saturday, April 22, 1-4 p.m.

Age Requirement: All ages are welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

If interested, join our volunteer monitor email distribution list to receive notices of upcoming monitoring dates. Email cdickens@reston.org with the message “add me to the stream monitors list” to begin receiving emails.

Reston’s Arbor Day — Rain or Shine

Friday, April 14 (Student Holiday), 9:30 a.m.-Noon Location: TBD

All ages are welcomed –Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Reston is a Tree City USA

Certified by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Join us as we help plant native trees, plus a variety of shrubs, ferns and wildflowers. Learn about Reston’s trees and shrubs, including proper planting and care.

Habitat Heroes Workdays

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive plants like English ivy, oriental bittersweet and burning bush. We need heroes like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland. These fastgrowing, aggressive plants escape from people’s yards and threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations.

You don’t need to be an expert to assist in protecting and restoring Reston’s woods.

Rescuing Native Trees

Saturday, March 25

10 a.m.-Noon

Corner of Wainwright Drive and North Shore Drive

Volunteers will conquer invasives. Once these invasive plants are removed native wildflowers, trees and shrubs will have a chance to thrive in our natural areas.

Salt Watch

Reston residents are welcome to volunteer as Salt Watch monitors through a Reston Association-Izaak Walton League of America partnership.

Road salt (sodium chloride) is everywhere during winter months. It keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks, but it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health. Fish and bugs that live in freshwater streams can’t survive in extra salty water.

You can help collect valuable data to inform decision-making and advocacy regarding salt use by volunteering as Salt Watch monitors through a Reston Association-Izaak Walton League of America partnership.

Email cdickens@reston.org with the subject line ‘Salt Watch Monitor Interest’ with the stream location.

For more information or to volunteer for any of the above opportunities contact Ha Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager at ha@reston.org or 703-435-7986.

FACILITY MAP

INFO & RESOURCES | GUIDELINES | FACILITIES | MAP

AUTUMNWOOD POOL (1)

11950 WALNUT BRANCH ROAD

AUTUMNWOOD

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS (1)

11950 WALNUT BRANCH ROAD

BARTON HILL

TENNIS COURTS (2)

SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE/BARTON HILL ROAD

COLTS NECK TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS(3)

COLTS NECK ROAD

BROWN’S CHAPEL PARK (4)

1575 BROWN’S CHAPEL ROAD

DOGWOOD POOL (5) 2460 GREEN RANGE ROAD

GLADE POOL AND COMMUNITY

BUILDING (6)

11550 GLADE DRIVE

GLADE TENNIS COURTS (6)

11550 GLADE DRIVE

GOLF COURSE ISLAND POOL AND PAVILION (7)

11301 LINKS DRIVE

HOOK ROAD

TENNIS COURTS (8)

FAIRWAY DRIVE /HOOK RO AD

HUNTERS WOODS

PICNIC PAVILION (9)

STEEPLECHASE DRIVE

HUNTERS WOODS POOL (10)

2501 RESTON PARKWAY

LAKE ANNE TENNIS COURTS (11)

11301 NOR TH SHORE DRIVE

LAKE ANNE

PICNIC PAVILION (11)

11301 NOR TH SHORE DRIVE

LAKE AUDUBON POOL (12)

2070 TWIN BR ANCHES RO AD

LAKE NEWPORT POOL (13)

11601 LAKE NE WPORT ROAD

LAKE NEWPORT TENNIS COURTS (14)

11452 BARON C AMERON AVENUE

LAKE THOREAU POOL (15)

2040 UPPER LAKES DRIVE

NEWBRIDGE POOL (16)

11768 GOLF COURSE SQUARE

NEWBRIDGE

TENNIS COURTS (16)

11718 GOLF COURSE SQUARE

NORTH HILLS

PICNIC PAVILION (17)

1325 NOR TH VILLAGE RO AD

NORTH HILLS POOL (17) 1325 NOR TH VILLAGE RO AD

NORTH HILLS

TENNIS COURTS (17)

1325 NOR TH VILLAGE RO AD

NORTH SHORE POOL (18)

11515 NOR TH SHORE DRIVE

NORTH SHORE QUICKSTART 36 FT

TENNIS COURTS (18)

11515 NOR TH SHORE DRIVE

POLO FIELDS RECREATION AREA (19)

THUNDER CHASE DRIVE

PONY BARN PICNIC PAVILION (20) TRIPLE CROWN/STEEPLECHASE DRIVE

RESTON ASSOCIATION

CENTRAL SERVICES

FACILITY (21)

12250 SUNSET HILLS ROAD

703-437-7658

RESTON ASSOCIATION

HEADQUARTERS (22)

12001 SUNRISE VA LLEY DRIVE

703-435-6530

RIDGE HEIGHTS POOL (23)

11400 RIDGE HEIGH T S RO AD

SHADOWOOD POOL (24)

2201 SPRINGWOOD DRIVE

SHADOWOOD TENNIS COURTS (24)

2201 SPRINGWOOD DRIVE

TALL OAKS POOL (25)

12025 NOR TH SHORE DRIVE

TEMPORARY ROAD

PICNIC PAVILION (26)

TEMPORARY ROAD/NORTH SHORE DRIVE

THE L AKE HOUSE (27)

11450 BARON C A M E RON A VENUE

UPLANDS POOL (28)

11032 RING ROAD

UPLANDS TENNIS COURTS (28)

11032 RING R OAD

UPPER LAKES TENNIS COURTS (29)

UPPER LAKES DRIVE/SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

WALKER NATURE CENTER (30)

11450 GLADE DRIVE

703-476-9689

WALKER NATURE

CENTER CAMPFIRE RING (31) SOAPSTONE DRIVE/LAWYERS ROAD

Reston Association Pool

Reston Association Tennis Court

Reston Association Pavilion

PICNIC PAVILION

Plan outdoor private parties or weddings, group and corporate gatherings or family picnics at one of our seven affordable pavilions. Available for rent seven days a week from April through October.

To search for availability, go to www.restonwebtrac. org and click on the Facility Rentals quick link.

Contact Member Services: reservations@reston.org or 703-435-6530

Full Day Rental Fees: $165 $340

Dogwood

2460 Green Range Drive

Size: 1,200 square feet

ƒ Spray and play water feature available April through October

ƒ Four picnic tables and a large built-in grill

ƒ Features ADA-accessible parking lot and picnic pavilion area

ƒ Parking shared with pool facility or at curbside

ƒ Restrooms available April-October

WALKER NATURE CENTER

Pavilion

11450 Glade Drive

Size: 576 sq. ft.

ƒ 3 regular picnic tables and 1 ADA picnic table

ƒ Additional bench seating

ƒ Electricity and lights

ƒ Beautiful woodland setting

ƒ Parking available in lot and curbside.

ƒ ADA accessible, including parking

ƒ No grill. No amplified music.

$35/hr. $50/hr. For profit/corporate fee: $70/hr.

Golf Course Island

North Shore Drive and Links Drive

Size: 775 feet

ƒ Four picnic tables and one grill

ƒ Parklike setting with tot lot and a playground, both equipped with swings

ƒ Near a basketball court, trail, and plenty of open space

ƒ Pool restrooms available during open pool hours (Pool access is not included in pavilion reservation.)

Fire Ring

Soapstone Drive between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road

Located in the woodlands of the Walker Nature Center, the fire ring is a great place for comradery and s’mores. Renters supply their own wood and water to extinguish the fire.

Hunters Woods

Corner of Steeplechase

Drive and Reston Parkway

Size: 842 square feet

ƒ Four picnic tables (two are ADA-accessible) and one grill

ƒ Ample parking shared with pool facility or at Hunters Woods Park

ƒ Pool restrooms available during open pool hours (Pool access is not included in pavilion reservation.)

ƒ Nearby basketball court, tot lot, and trail

ƒ Bench seating

ƒ 3 picnic tables

ƒ Small shelter

ƒ Curbside parking

ƒ No restrooms

$25/hr. $35/hr. For profit/corporate fee: $50/hr. Contact 703-476-9689 ext 3 or naturecenter@reston.org

North Hills

Center Harbor Road and North Village Road

Size: 1,024 square feet

ƒ Nine picnic tables under cover and three large brick barbecue grills

ƒ Two portable restrooms

ƒ Electricity, water, lights, and a water fountain

ƒ Tot lot, ample parking and green space

Pony Barn

Corner of Steeplechase Drive and Triple Crown Road

Size: 2,006 square feet

ƒ Ten picnic tables (two ADA picnic tables) and one small grill

ƒ Two portable restrooms (ADA accessible)

ƒ Parking available in 9 spaces or at curbside (one accessible parking space)

ƒ ADA water fountain

ƒ Wood-chipped tot lot equipped with swings

Temporary Road

Corner of North Shore Drive and Temporary Road

Size: 892 square feet

ƒ Seven picnic tables and two small grills

ƒ Two portable restrooms

ƒ Parking available in 16 spaces or at curbside

ƒ Water fountain

ƒ Four benches and a swing set situated throughout the park

ƒ Large, level field excellent for group activities

Lake Anne

11301 North Shore Drive

Size: 900 square feet

ƒ Water spray fountain

ƒ Seven picnic tables, one large grill and one small

ƒ Restroom facility

ƒ Water and electricity

ƒ Tot lot, benches, trail, and ample parking, including curbside

ƒ Nearby basketball and volleyball courts not included in reservation

Full Day: $165 $340

Half-Day*: $100 $190

*7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m.

FACILITY RENTALS

RA COMMUNITY BUILDINGS

Rent one of our indoor venues for your next event. Facilities are available to rent seven days a week. RA members in good standing are given priority in all facility rental requests.

To search for availability, go to www.restonwebtrac. org and click on the Facility Rentals quick link.

Contact Member Services: reservations@reston.org or 703-435-6530

The Lake House

Supported by Comstock

11450 Baron Cameron Avenue

Size: 1,490 square feet

The Lake House, sponsored by Comstock, is Reston Association’s newest community building on Lake Newport. It is available for members and non-residents year round.

Rates: $175-$275/hr.

Ask us about our Wedding Package, including Brown’s Chapel.

Nature House

11450 Glade Drive

Size: 664 square feet

Located at the 72-acre

Walker Nature Center, the multi-purpose room has a capacity of 60 people standing and 40 people seated. The facility is equipped with nine 6-foot tables, 60 folding chairs, restrooms, heat/air conditioning, microwave, sinks and serving counter. There are 23 parking spaces, plus additional curbside

Brown’s Chapel

1575 Brown’s Chapel Road

Size: 914 square feet

A very cozy and affordable facility close to home. Its tall ceilings provide excellent acoustics, and its parklike grounds offer a lovely setting. The facility has chairs to seat 50 people, three tables, restroom facilities, heating, air conditioning and ample parking.

Glade Room

11550 Glade Drive

Size: 881 square feet

This facility is equipped with chairs to seat 75 people, four tables, restroom facilities, heating and air conditioning. Enjoy nearby facilities such as tennis courts, tot lot, and the Glade Pool.

Rental Fees: $25-$90 per hour

Conference Center

Presented by Toll Brothers

12001 Sunrise Valley Drive

Size: 3 rooms, 832 square feet/room

Rooms can be combined for seating up to 80 guests.

ƒ Audio visual options & wireless internet

ƒ Corporate events

ƒ Community meetings

ƒ Workshops and conferences

ƒ Training programs

ƒ ADA parking, restrooms and doors

Available for:

ƒ Small to mid-sized weddings, engagement parties

ƒ Milestone birthday and anniversary parties

ƒ Family holiday gatherings

ƒ Corporate retreats and holiday parties

ƒ Private functions

ƒ Workshops, classes and conferences

ƒ ADA parking

parking. Fully accessible with beautiful trails and pond for guests to enjoy. Optional adjacent pavilion rental. No DJs or loud music.

For Walker Nature Center reservations, contact naturecenter@reston.org

703-476-9689 ext. 3.

or Reston not-for-profit: $50/hr. or non-Reston not-for-profit: $75/hr. For profit/corporate: $100/hr.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet!

At Tall Oaks, our residents are the celebrities. And to welcome them to their new home in style, we are rolling out the red carpet – literally! Moving into a new home can be a big adjustment, so it’s important to make sure our new neighbors feel welcomed and loved from day one.

Resident Ambassadors Margaret Macedonia and Jim Fowler prepare to welcome the newest addition to the Tall Oaks family.

At left, Rodolfo O’Shea receives a warm greeting from Director of Activities Adina Cimpean. Below, Jean Hardison smiles on the red carpet on move-in day.