2012 pwc summer camp guide

2012

The Prince William County Park Authority believes in enriching camp activities that encourage social and emotional growth, promote respect and kindness toward others. Our camp programs allow children the opportunity to try different things, develop new friendships, explore the outdoors, kick start anactive lifestyle and most of all to HAVE FUN!

We are excited to share our Camp line up with you andlook forward to another fun and exciting summer!

We take pride inhiring qualified and trained camp

staff. Each camp Counselor is at least 18 years old and has successfully completed PWCPA’s pre-season

and specific on-site training. Criminal background checks are conducted on all staff affiliated with our camp

programs. CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen training are

mandatory certifications.

PWCPA programs are inclusion based activities. All children must be able to meet the basic

qualifying skills (refer to www.pwcparks.org or parent manual) and maintain personal care in order to participate in our camp programs.To

request any type of accommodation for your child, you must submit a written request form at least

15 business days prior to the start of the program. Once received, an assessment will be scheduled with the site manager. Forms can be found online

at www.pwcparks.org

REFUND POLICY

Full Day Camp: Camp Deposits are non-refundable. If you must cancel your child from camp, notice must be given and confirmed by the Wednesday prior to the start of the camp week you need to cancel, otherwise all monies will be forfeited.

Partial Day Damp: Customers must cancel at least one week prior to the start of camp in order to receive a refund, less a $5 admin fee. No refunds will be given once camp has begun.

REGISTRATIONAND PAYMENT

Pick the registration method that is easier for you:

24/7 Online at www.pwcparks.org Registration Sites

• Ben Lomond Center• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center• Lake Ridge Park• Hellwig Administration Office• Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center• Veterans Memorial Park Community Center

Mail

Full Day Camps Customers • A $40 (or 25% of camp fee if registering online) is due at the time of registration for each week you wish to register for. Your balance is due two weeks prior to the start of your week of camp. Partial Day Camp Customers• Payment, in full, is due at the time of registration All campers must complete the required camper information form. All camp forms are availableonline or at a registration site.

An all-inclusive Parent Handbook will be available on line, we urge all parents to closely review the contents which outline important program information. For your convenience, we have listed the corresponding program code for each camp offering. Please refer to this code when registering.

REGISTRATION BEGINSSATURDAY, MARCH 3

FULL DAY CAMPHIGHLIGHTS

• Monday-Friday, 9a-5p • Extended Care available 6a-7p; $20/am or pm; $40/both • Weekly Fieldtrips • Swim Lessons– 2 week swim lesson options available at: Birchdale Recreation Center, Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center, Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center & Veterans Memorial Park • $10 sibling discount for the same week at the same site

Activities/field trips/fees subject to change.

CAMPS OF ALLSHAPES AND SIZES

4 Prince William County Park Authority 2012 Summer Camp Guide

BEN LOMOND COMMUNITY CENTER10501 Copeland Dr. Manassas, VA 20109

(703) 361-7126

JUNIOR CAMP AGES 5-7A mini version of our popular summer camp. Participate in outdoor play, struc-tured games, arts & crafts and more! This is a 2-week camp.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207020 - BD M/W/F Jul 16 / 9a-2p $160

STORY BALLET AGES 3-5Explore movement creatively using imagination & dance concepts. Create cos-tumes & crafts. Parents invited Friday to a presentation. Must be potty trained.

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207008 - BA Swan Lake M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $125207008 - BB Sleeping Beauty M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $125207008 - BE Swan Lake M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $125207008 - BF Sleeping Beauty M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $125

JAZZ, HIP HOP & LYRICAL AGES 7-14This is a great opportunity to sample different styles of dance to find your pas-sion. Parents invited Friday to a presentation.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207008 - BG 7-11 M-F Jul 23 / 9:30a-12:30p $140207008 - BH 10-14 M-F Aug 14 / 9:30a-12:30p $140

DANCE SAMPLER CAMP AGES 9-14Learn ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. This is the perfect camp for students who want to try dance for the first time.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207008 - BC M-F Jul 30 / 9a-4p $195

“ACT IT OUT” GRADES K-3For children who love to imagine and pretend. Learn basic theatrical, vocal & stage skills. Costumes are provided. Parents invited Friday to a presentation.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207010 - BA M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $130

JUNGLE BOOK MUSICAL THEATRE AGES 9-14Jazz dance, acting & voice class. Rehearse & prepare a musical. Create cos-tumes and sets. Parents invited Friday to a presentation.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207008 - BD M-F Jul 16 / 9a-4p $195

CHESS CAMP AGES 8-12Play and learn about chess from expert coaches. Break in to groups each day by skill level. True beginners to highly rated tournament players welcome.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207013 - BA M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $175

CSI CAMP FOR YOUNG DETECTIVES AGES 8-12Combining mystery and investigation Young Detectives will conduct hands-on forensic science tests and interviews on evidence found at the “crime scene”.


CREATIVE CUISINE COOKING AGES 3-11Come with an appetite to chop, slice, dice and mix!

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207007 - BB 3-4 M-F Jun 18 / 9a-10a $60207007 - BC 5-7 M-F Jun 18 / 10:30a-12p $75207007 - BD 8-11 M-F Jun 18 / 12:30p-2p $75207007 - BE 3-4 M-F Jul 30 / 9a-10a $60207007 - BF 5-7 M-F Jul 30 / 10:30a-12p $75207007 - BG 8-11 M-F Jul 30 / 12:30p-2p $75

CREATIVE KIDS ART CAMP AGES 3-11Stir up your child’s creativity with fun art and craft projects, they will have lots to share with you when camp is over.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207005 - BC 3-4 M-F Jun 25 / 9a-10a $60207005 - BD 5-7 M-F Jun 25 / 10:30a-12p $75207005 - BE 8-11 M-F Jun 25 / 12:30p-2p $75207005 - BF 3-4 M-F Aug 13 / 9a-10a $60207005 - BG 5-7 M-F Aug 13 / 10:30a-12p $75207005 - BH 8-11 M-F Aug 13 / 12:30p-12p $75

CARTOONING AGES 8-12Learn a variety of basic cartoon techniques; simple cartoon characters, how to show facial expressions & action sequences using colored pencils and markers.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207005 - BB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-1p $175

CREATIVE KIDS SCIENCE CAMP AGES 3-11Kids will get to perform lots of neat experiments with cool stuff and learn about all sorts of critters, creatures and their environment.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207016 - BC 3-4 M-F Jul 9 / 9a-10a $60207016 - BD 5-7 M-F Jul 9 / 10:30a-12p $75207016 - BE 8-11 M-F Jul 9 / 12:30p-2p $75207016 - BF 3-4 M-F Aug 6 / 9a-10a $60207016 - BG 5-7 M-F Aug 6 / 10:30a-12p $75207016 - BH 8-11 M-F Aug 6 / 12:30p-2p $75

HARRY POTTER MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR AGES 6-11Join the escapades of Harry & his friends where the magic of science, art and literature meet.


RED HOT ROBOTICS AGES 8-12Spend time playing with our super cool Red Hot Robots. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home to “Live” with you.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207027 - BB M-F Aug 6 / 9a-4p $300

5 Save Time - Register Online: www.pwcparks.org

BIRCHDALE BUDDY CAMP AGES 5-8In it’s 4th year, Buddy Camp ROCKS for the younger set! Proven fun - special events, playground fun, cooking, snacks, free play, pretend play, Legos, books, Play-doh, puzzles, sensory tables, easel painting, short naps and on-site swimming.

Activity Number Day Begins / Times Theme Sampling of Activities Fee207601 - IA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p All About Me Meet your new camp friends and make plans to tell them all about yourself! This week is

all about new friendships.$160

207601 - IB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p SportsSpectacular

Learn and enjoy basketball, tennis, swimming, soccer and speed stacking. Lessons, Sessions and Tournaments abound!

$160

207601 - IC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Stars & Stripes Learn the meaning of Independence Day this week. $125

207601 - ID M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p Gobble UpScience

What a better way for young children to enter the world of science than through their stomachs? In a series of creative activities, campers will “gobble up” science as they gobble up nutritious foods and tasty snacks they make themselves.

$160

207601 - IE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Funky Foods Get cooking in this intro to culinary arts week. Bring an apron each day. $160207601 - IF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Curtain Call Campers will experience dance, music, and theater this week and perform live. Your

camper is sure to gain confidence this week at their own curtain call!$160

207601 - IG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Camper Choice Have a ball this week choosing everything from counselors to snacks to activities! $160207601 - IH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Picture Perfect It’s photo fun week! We’ll snap great photos and video around camp and turn them into

memorable scrap books! A professional photographer will visit us this week.$160

207601 - II M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Carnival of Fun We’ll instruct a carnival of creativity - the fun never stops! Games, fun & prizes galore! $160207601 - IJ M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Rewind and

ReplayWe’ll rewind and replay the last 9 weeks of summer fun that we have enjoyed and create a lasting memory book!

$160

BIRCHDALE RECREATION CENTER14730 Birchdale Ave. Dale City, VA 22193

(703) 670-9118


ONE DAY FUN DAY CAMPS AGE 3-5We’ll provide the fun, crafts, games, take home surprises, snacks and all sup-plies. Campers should bring their own lunch/drink and be potty trained.

Activity Number Day Dates / Time Theme Fee207019 - IA T May 29 / 9:30a-2:30p Hello Friends $25207019 - IB W May 30 / 9:30a-2:30p Rodeo Roundup $25207019 - IC Th May 31 / 9:30a-2:30p Cookie Creations $25207019 - ID M Jun 4 / 9:30a-2:30p Boot Camp $25207019 - IE T Jun 5 / 9:30a-2:30p Calling All

Princesses$25

207019 - IF W Jun 6 / 9:30a-2:30p Fingerprint Fun $25207019 - IG Th Jun 7 / 9:30a-2:30p Creation Station $25207019 - IH F Jun 8 / 9:30a-2:30p Bugs, Bees &

Butterflies$25

207019 - II M Jun 11 / 9:30a-2:30p Castles & Dragons $25207019 - IJ T Jun 12 / 9:30a-2:30p Fairytale Fun $25207019 - IK W Jun 13 / 9:30a-2:30p Let’s Go Camping $25207019 - IL Th Jun 14 / 9:30a-2:30p Welcome Summer $25

EVENING COOKING CAMPS AGE 4-10We’ll make and take delicious creations. Space is limited - Register early!

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Theme Fee207007 - IA 4-5 M-Th Jul 9 / 6:30p-7:20p Mexican $48207007 - IB 6-10 M-Th Jul 9 / 7:30p-8:20p Mexican $48207007 - IC 4-5 M-Th Jul 16 / 6:30p-7:20p American $48207007 - ID 6-10 M-Th Jul 16 / 7:30p-8:20p American $48207007 - IE 4-5 M-Th Jul 23 / 6:30p-7:20p French $48207007 - IF 6-10 M-Th Jul 23 / 7:30p-8:20p French $48207007 - IG 4-5 M-Th Jul 30 / 6:30p-7:20p Italian $48207007 - IH 6-10 M-Th Jul 30 / 7:30p-8:20p Italian $48

ONE NIGHT FUN NIGHT COOKING CAMPS AGE 3-10We’ll make and take delicious creations. Space is limited - Register early!

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Theme Fee207006 - IA 3-5 T May 29/ 6:30p-7:20p Appetizer $12207006 - IB 6-10 T May 29/ 7:30p-8:20p Appetizer $12207006 - IC 3-5 W May 30/ 6:30p-7:20p Cookies $12207006 - ID 6-10 W May 30/ 7:30p-8:20p Cookies $12207006 - IE 3-5 Th May 31/ 6:30p-7:20p Burrito $12207006 - IF 6-10 Th May 31/ 7:30p-8:20p Burrito $12207006 - IG 3-5 M Jun 4 / 6:30p-7:20p Salad Bar $12207006 - IH 6-10 M Jun 4 / 7:30p-8:20p Salad Bar $12207006 - II 3-5 T Jun 5 / 6:30p-7:20p Milkshake $12207006 - IJ 6-10 T Jun 5 / 7:30p-8:20p Milkshake $12207006 - IK 3-5 W Jun 6 / 6:30p-7:20p S’mores $12207006 - IL 6-10 W Jun 6 / 7:30p-8:20p S’mores $12207006 - IM 3-5 Th Jun 7 / 6:30p-7:20p Breakfast $12207006 - IN 6-10 Th Jun 7 / 7:30p-8:20p Breakfast $12207006 - IO 3-5 F Jun 8 / 6:30p-7:20p Finger Food $12207006 - IP 6-10 F Jun 8 / 7:30p-8:20p Finger Food $12207006 - IQ 3-5 M Jun 11 / 6:30p-7:20p Taco Bar $12207006 - IR 6-10 M Jun 11/ 7:30p-8:20p Taco Bar $12207006 - IS 3-5 T Jun 12 / 6:30p-7:20p Smoothies $12207006 - IT 6-10 T Jun 12 / 7:30p-8:20p Smoothies $12207006 - IU 3-5 W Jun 13 / 6:30p-7:20p Cupcake $12207006 - IV 6-10 W Jun 13 / 7:30p-8:20p Cupcake $12207006 - IW 3-5 Th Jun 14 / 6:30p-7:20p Taco Bar $12207006 - IX 6-10 Th Jun 14 / 7:30p-8:20p Taco Bar $12

BIRCHDALE RECREATION CENTERmore from


DAY TRIPPERS AGES 8-14 In its 4th year, Day Trippers has a proven track record and solid reputation for being a premier travel camp keeping campers safe, engaged and happy! We’ve listened to your suggestions and added more of what YOU want! Our van holds 11 campers, so register today! Your child will get the much needed attention they need. This year, we’ve themed our camps to rev-up the excitement and keep things fresh! Check out our plans…Are We There Yet?

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities and Field Trips Fee207604 - IA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Welcome

WagonAs we welcome campers back for the summer, we’ll leave our destination choices up to them. So put on your thinking caps, and let’s go explore!

$199

207604 - IB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Plethora of Playgrounds

We’ll be pounding the pavement to reach East Potomac Park, Wheaton Regional, Great Falls Grange, Ashburn Park & Cabin John Playgrounds. Callus up the palms for non-stop fun!

$199

207604 - IC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Campus Crusade

Show your college spirit this week as we visit local colleges including George Mason University, University of Mary Washington, Northern Virginia Community College,& Germanna Community College.

$160

207604 - ID M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p Explore Your Parks!

Explore Leesylvania State Park, Prince William Forest Park (a division of the Na-tional Park Service), Manassas Battlefield, and Fountainhead. Overnight campout at PWFP with Ranger Program on Jul 11 (extra campout fee included)

$250

207604 - IE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Museum Mania If museums are your thing – this is your week! We’ll visit the Navy Museum (Navy Yard), Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Museum, Fort Ward Museum, and Smithsonian Natural History and Air & Space Museum.

$199

207604 - IF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Farmer’s Market Mania

We’ll visit farmer’s markets in Mt. Vernon, Reston, Fredericksburg, Manassas and Alexandria this week and even enjoy a visit from a local Market Manager!

$199

207604 - IG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p FINS Camp This week we’re Fishing In the Neighborhood! We’ll travel by bus to Prince WilliamForest Park (a division of the National Park Service), Locust Shade Park, Lake Ridge Park, Leesylvania State Park & Lunga Reservoir.

$199

207604 - IH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Arts Alive! Visit and talk to local artisans in their studios at the Liberty Town Arts Center, Torpedo Factory and Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.

$199

207604 - II M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p CSAware Real food, real farmers, real community. Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. We’ll visit the following farms: Bull Run Mountain Vegetable, Stoney Lonesome, Willowlyn, Waterpenn and Potomac Vegetable.

$199

207604 - IJ M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Destination Unknown

We’ll leave it up to the camp counselors this week to determine where our travels will lead us – oh the places we’ll go.

$199

207604 - IK M-Th Aug 27 / 9a-5p Waterpark Week

Finish off the summer in cool pool style! This week we’ll travel to Splashdown Water Park, Waterworks, Veterans Park Pool, & Freedom Center. NO CAMP FRI, AUG 31.

$160


HI-FIVE CAMP AGE 5This camp is specifically designed for your five-year old to participate in age-appropriate activities created with their interests and needs in mind. Campers will enjoy daily age-appropriate activities, group games, sports, swimming, crafts, and a rest period. Each week, campers will experience an off-site excursion or an on-site special event. Our center has a huge indoor swimming pool, a newly renovated gymnasium, indoor multipurpose rooms, and spacious outdoor fields. Optional full meal service available for this camp. Schoolhouse Grill will provide a full lunch, milk, two snacks and water each day based on USDA guidelines for only $40 extra per week.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities and Field Trips Fee207220 - CA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Welcome Week Let the fun begin! Ice breaking games, group activities, arts & crafts. Trip - Bowl America $190207220 - CB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p All Star Week Let your star shine! - Kid-friendly relays, developing skills in a variety of different sports,

creating an all star jersey, Onsite Event - Games 2 U$190

207220 - CC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Party in the USA Celebrate America! - Patriotic games & crafts and an all American old-fashioned picnic. Trip - Waterworks

$155

207220 - CD M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p Wild West YeeHaw! – Cowboy & Cowgirl games, rodeo activities and Native American crafts. Trip - Old Mine Ranch

$190

207220 - CE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Around the World

Become a World Traveler! – Learn about foods, games, music, and languages of other countries. Trip - Freedom Museum

$190

207220 - CF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Beach Week Sun and Fun! – Activities & crafts so your child feels like they are away at the beach for a week. Trip - Atlantis Waterpark

$190

207220 - CG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Out of this World

Blast Off! – Learn about space and play out of THIS WORLD games. Trip - Kids-In-Motion

$190

207220 - CH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Pirate Week Ahoy Matey! - Pirates, scavenger hunts and treasures await. $190207220 - CI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Carnival Week Step Right Up - Carnival-themed games, prizes and crafts with a Friday carnival.

Trip - Chuck E Cheese$190

207220 - CJ M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Fiesta Week Cha Cha Cha – End of summer party with a Latin twist. Trip - Skate-N-Fun Zone $190

SUMMER CELEBRATION CAMP AGES 6-12Campers will enjoy making friends while participating in games, sports, crafts, swimming, and more! Campers will be divided into groups according to age. Each week, campers will experience an off-site excursion or an on-site special event. Fantastic Fridays are always a camper favorite! Our center has a huge indoor swim-ming pool, a newly renovated gymnasium, indoor multipurpose rooms, and spacious outdoor fields. Optional full meal service available for this camp. Schoolhouse Grill will provide a full lunch, milk, two snacks and water each day based on USDA guidelines for only $40 extra per week.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Activities / Field Trips Fee207221 - CA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Welcome Week Let the fun begin! Ice breakers, personality games and friendly competitions kicks off our

summer camp. Friday celebration picnic. Onsite Event - Games 2 U$190

207221 - CB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Spirit Week We got spirit how bout you?! Pajama day, hat day, wacky day and more. Trip - Funland $190207221 - CC M,T,

Th,FJul 2 / 9a-5p Water Wars Water games, slip and slide and a wet field day. Trip - Splash Down Waterpark $155

207221 - CD M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p Championship Week

You’re an All Star – Group competitions, team building, kid’s vs. counselor activities. Trip - Lake Ridge Park

$190

207221 - CE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Food Network Week

Unleash your inner Chef! Food crafts, cooking classes, and lots of eating. Onsite Event - Games 2 U

$190

207221 - CF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Ancient World Week

Blast from the past! Greek, Roman and Egyptian crafts and games. Trip - Atlantis Waterpark Field Trip

$190

207221 - CG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Nature Week Go Green! Nature related crafts and earth friendly activities. Trip - Prince William Forest Park

$190

207221 - CH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Star Wars Week Let the force be with you. Science experiments, intergalactic crafts and games. Onsite Event - Games 2 U

$190

207221 - CI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Holiday Week Celebrate with us! Valentines, St. Patty’s, New Years, Halloween and more. Trip - Bowl America

$190

207221 - CJ M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Thanks for the Memories

End of summer celebration! Summer scrapbook and end of the season party and activities. Trip - Skate-N-Fun Zone

$190

CHINN AQUATICS & FITNESS CENTER13025 Chinn Park Dr. Prince William, VA 22192

(703) 730-1051


TEEN SCENE AGES 13-15This camp is designed around the interests of young adults. Using the input of the teen campers, our counselors will lead age-appropriate activities including team building experiences, group discussions, craft projects, and special events. Campers will also enjoy swimming and library visits during the week. Our center has a huge indoor swimming pool, a newly renovated gymnasium, indoor multipurpose rooms, and spacious outdoor fields. Optional full meal service available for this camp. Schoolhouse Grill will provide a full lunch, milk, two snacks and water each day based on USDA guidelines for only $40 extra per week.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities and Field Trips Fee207222 - CA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Welcome Week Ice breaker games and team building activities. Trip - Bowl America $195207222 - CB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Championship

WeekSports tournaments, adventure activities, fitness relays, challenge course. Onsite Event - Games 2 U

$195

207222 - CC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Around the World Multicultural pot luck, treasure hunt, games/projects from different countries, Zumba. Trip - Splashdown Waterpark

$160

207222 - CD M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p Fine Arts Week Open mic competition, song-writing, dance-off, sculptures, comic strip. Trip - The Edge $195207222 - CE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Career Week Career exploration, mock interviews, junior counselor activity, public speaking activity.

Trip - Funland$195

207222 - CF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Community Service Week

Awards Banquet, environmental activities, hiking, volunteer activities, positive thinking movement. Trip - Six Flags

$195

207222 - CG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Back to the Future Sock Hop, weaving, dream catchers, disco, soap sculpting, tie-dying. Trip - Sport Rock $195207222 - CH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p The Real World Game of Life, popsicle stick construction project, building self-esteem project, relation-

ship building. Onsite Event - Games 2 U$195

207222 - CI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Celebration Week Summer autograph books, holidays around the world, create a skit, sporting activities. Onsite Event - Games 2 U

$195

207222 - CJ M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Teen Choice Week Luau Party, beach Olympics, teen-led activities, Teen Choice Awards. Trip - Skate-n-Fun Zone

$195

PRESCHOOL ROOKIES CHAMP CAMP AGE 2 1/2-3State Licensed. Arts & crafts, music, movement and games.

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207019 - CA Underwater Explorers M-F Jun 18 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CB Bug & Creatures M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CC Artists & Creators M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 9a-12p $63207019 - CD Cooking M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CE Jungle Explorers M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CF Pirate Adventure M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CG Dinosaur Adventure M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CH Silly Science M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CI Infinity & Beyond M-F Aug 13/ 9a-12p $85207019 - CJ Wacky Water M-F Aug 20/ 9a-12p $85

PRESCHOOL ALL STARS CHAMP CAMP AGE 4-5State Licensed. Arts & crafts, music, movement and games.

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207019 - CK Underwater Explorers M-F Jun 18 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CL Bug & Creatures M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CM Artists & Creators M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 9a-12p $63207019 - CN Cooking M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CO Jungle Explorers M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CP Pirate Adventure M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CQ Dinosaur Adventure M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CR Silly Science M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $85207019 - CS Infinity & Beyond M-F Aug 13/ 9a-12p $85207019 - CT Wacky Water M-F Aug 20/ 9a-12p $85


BEGINNING NON-TACKLE FOOTBALL CAMP AGES 8-12Qualified staff. Camp will cover positions, techniques and basic fundamentals of the game.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CG M-F Aug 6 / 6p-8:30p $100

BEGINNER VOLLEYBALL CAMP AGES 9-12An introduction to the basic skills, game rules and the fundamentals.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CJ M-F Jul 9 / 6:30p-8p $75

BEGINNER VOLLEYBALL CAMP AGES 10-15Refine and strengthen current skills, techniques and knowledge of the game.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CK M-F Aug 13 / 6:30p-8p $75

BEGINNER YOUTH SOCCER CAMP AGES 6-10Improve your basic skills and learn new skills along the way.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CI M-F Jul 30 / 6:30p-8p $75

PRESCHOOL SOCCER CAMP AGES 3-5Age-appropriate soccer drills for our smallest players! Focusing on fun, learning and basic skills.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CH T-Th May 29 / 10a-11a $50

VAN GOGH-FOR-IT ART CAMP AGES 8-12The basics of sketching, cartooning, drawing and painting.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207005 - CA M-F Jul 23 / 6:30p-7:30p $50

CREATIVE WRITING CAMP AGES 8-12Does your child enjoy creating and writing stories? Each child will “publish” and illustrate their own books.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207017 - CA M-F Jul 9 / 6:30p-7:30p $50

MINI-CUISINE AGES 3-5Pre-school creative cooking class. Have fun preparing & eating delicious snacks.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207007 - CA Tu-Th Jun 5 / 10a-11a $50

CROSS TRAINING CAMP AGE 12-15A multi sport specific cross-training program to help improve your athletic perfor-mance, speed, power, agility and prevent injury.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CA M-F Jun 25 / 6:30p-7:30p $70207018 - CB M-F Jul 30 / 6:30p-7:30p $70

HOT SHOTS BASKETBALL AGES 7-10Offensive & defensive skills are covered as well as shooting techniques & forms.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CD M-F Jul 25 / 6:30p-8p $75

PEE WEE HOOPS CAMP AGES 5-6A beginner’s skills camp full of fun for the motivated young basketball player.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CE M-Th Jun 25 / 6:30p-7:30p $65

GIRL’S BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 6-10A fundamental clinic for girls who want to learn basketball in a fun and positive environment.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CF M-F Jul 16 / 6:30p-8p $75

CHINN AQUATICS & FITNESS CENTERmore from

AGES 9-15Camp Mawavi is held at Prince William Forest Park, a division of the National Park Service with bus pick-up & drop-off at Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center andSharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center each dayFind more information on page 20


FIRST PLAY TENNIS CAMPS AGES 8-14Beginner tennis lessons. Will need to bring your own racquet. Each particpant will receive a First Play camp T-shirt.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - BJ 8-11 M-Th Jul 16 / 9a-11a $135207018 - BK 11-14 M-Th Jul 16 / 11a-1p $135

CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CAMP AGES 7-12Receive a ball, camp shirt & end of camp evaluation from a professional coach. Pick up registration form at SBDCRC or BLCC or register online: www.challengersports.com

Activity Number Day Begins / Time FeeActivity # not needed for this camp to register

M-F Jul 16 / 9a-1p $160M-F Jul 16 / 9a-4p $225


Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207005 - BA M-F Aug 16 / 9a-1p $175

SECRET AGENT LAB AGES 8-12Connect the dots using science to help solve a crime in this hands on investiga-tion. Enhance your recall & observation skills. Learn how to use spy equipment.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207009 - BB M-F Jul 30 / 9a-1p $155207009 - BC M-F Jul 30 / 9a-4p $300

RED HOT ROBOTICS AGES 8-12Spend time playing with our super cool Red Hot Robots. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home to “live” with you.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207027 - BA M-F Jun 25 / 9a-4p $300

CHESS CAMP AGES 8-12Play and learn about chess from expert coaches. Break in to groups each day by skill level. True beginners to highly rated tournament players welcome.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207013 - BB M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $175

JAMES S. LONG PARK4603 James Madison Hwy. Haymarket, VA 20169

(703) 361-7126

ANDREW LEITCH PARK5301 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA 22193

(703) 670-7112

CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CAMP AGES 3-14Four options to suit your child’s needs. Receive a ball, camp shirt & end of camp evaluation from a professional coach. Pick up registration form at SBDCRC or BLCC or register online: www.challengersports.com

Age Day Begins / Time FeeActivity Number not needed for this camp to register

First Kicks 3-4 M-F Aug 20 / 9a-10a $100Mini Soccer 4-6 M-F Aug 20 /10:15a-11:45a $120Half Day 6-14 M-F Aug 20 / 9a-1p $160Full Day 6-14 M-F Aug 20 / 9a-4p $225


LATITUDE 38 AGES 5-14 Come hike our woods, walk in our streams, and fish and paddle in our lake! Enjoy scavenger hunts, learn new survival skills, and take great field trips, all while being introduced to the all important “Leave No Trace” principles! Each week, our age groups will enjoy one common theme but will learn and experience the theme in completely different ways. Each group will swim at Tall Oaks Pool and go on a field trip outside the park each week. DISCOVERERS Planting Seeds of Discovery AGES 5-7 (Must have attended Kindergarten) Discover what is “beyond your backyard”! Come on a journey and find out which animals and insects live in trees? What are the different trees and plants that live within the forest? What bird is singing the tune? EXPLORERS 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 in your exploration of fishing, hiking, paddling, geocaching, wilderness survival, and more! CHALLENGERS Cultivating a Higher Degree of Challenge AGES 11-14 Are you ready for the challenge? Come and cultivate your skills while learning about nature and the outdoors as you practice your geocache skills, take day-long paddling trips, build campfires, cook outdoors. *Note: We will be offering 5 of our weeks as more advanced wilderness camps, which will also feature special field trips and an over-night campout (see Theme weeks marked with a *).

Activity Number Ages Day Begins / Time Theme Activities / Field Trips Fee207710 - LA 5-7

M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p ZooKeeperSearch for all the different types of animals located in the park. Pet Show & Tell on Friday morning.Trip - Discoverers, Explorers & Challengers: Zoo

$185207711 - LA 8-10 $185207712 - LA 11-14 $185207710 - LB 5-7

M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Castaway*featuresover-night campoutfor Challengers

Have an opportunity to use GPS units. Learn how to cook your own meal over an open fire. Learn basic nature survival skills and how to set up a tent. Trip - Discoverers & Explorers: Mason Neck State Park, Challengers: Sport Rock *Advanced Wilderness Week with Overnight Campout for Challengers

$185207711 - LB 8-10 $185207712 - LB 11-14 $235

207710 - LC 5-7M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Independence Day

Design your own float for the Latitude 38 parade in the park. We will have a 4th of July celebration which will include a cookout and camper/counselor challenge. Trip - Discoverers: Ferry Farms, Explorers & Challengers: TBA

$148207711 - LC 8-10 $148207712 - LC 11-14 $148

207710 - LD 5-7M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p

Robin Hood*featuresover-night campoutfor Challengers

Experience the sport of archery shooting with real bows & arrows with certified counselors by the National Archery Association. Trip - Discoverers: Horseback Riding, Explorers & Challengers: Fort Belvoir Archery Range*Advanced Wilderness Week with Overnight Campout for Challengers

$185

207711 - LD 8-10 $185207712 - LD 11-14 $235

207710 - LE 5-7M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p

Sherlock Holmes*featuresover-night campoutfor Challengers

There is mystery everywhere! Explore and investigate some of nature’s mysteries. Trip - Discoverers & Explorers: Hylton Art Center, Challengers: Crime & Punishment Museum*Advanced Wilderness Week with Overnight Campout for Challengers

$185207711 - LE 8-10 $185207712 - LE 11-14 $235

207710 - LF 5-7M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Pirates of the

Caribbean

Much like pirates on the open water; be in different boats and explore areas of the reservoir. Explore the different currents of the streams that flow.Trip - Discoverers & Explorers: Pirate’s Cove, Challengers: Canoe Trip

$185207711 - LF 8-10 $185207712 - LF 11-14 $185

207710 - LG 5-7M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p

Sandlot*featuresover-night campoutfor Challengers

Experience and compete in a variety of sports and Olympic like activities. Trip - Field Day at a School*Advanced Wilderness Week with Overnight Campout for Challengers

$185207711 - LG 8-10 $185207712 - LG 11-14 $235207710 - LH 5-7

M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Water WorldGet Pruney! Participate in a variety of water games & explore our streams and reservoir. Trip - Discoverers, Explorers & Challengers: SplashDown *Advanced Wilderness Week with Overnight Campout for Challengers

$185207711 - LH 8-10 $185207712 - LH 11-14 $185207710 - LI 5-7

M-F Aug 13/9a-5pMission Impossible*featuresover-night campoutfor Challengers

Be challenged to try new things & be pushed to limits that you thought were impossible. Experience a variety of team building exercises. Trip - Discoverers & Explorers: Games 2 U, Challengers: The Edge *Advanced Wilderness Week with Overnight Campout for Challengers

$185207711 - LI 8-10 $185207712 - LI 11-14 $235

LAKE RIDGE PARK12350 Cotton Mill Drive Woodbridge, VA 22912

(703) 494-5564


ARCHERY CAMP AGES 9-12Learn the proper way to handle and shoot a bow and arrow National Archery Association certified staff.

Activity Number Gender Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - LA Girls M-F Jun 18 / 9a-12p $125207018 - LC Boys M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p $125

MAGIC CAMP AGES: 8-14World famous magician Nefre, Queen of Magic, will teach the art of illusion using ordinary materials from around the house, to perform extraordinary feats! Come learn The Art of Illusion and the Science of Magic. Four levels of Magic: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Master.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities Fee207199 - LB M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Magic There will be a show the last day for those who have perfected their craft! $185

ECO CAMP AGES: 8-10Explore our natural surroundings in our Federal, State and County parks. We will wade through the many creeks, streams, lakes and rivers seeking the plants and animals that call these habitats home. Come prepared to fish, hike, and possibly get wet and muddy while having tons of fun.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Field Trips Fee207199 - LC M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Eco Week Each Day Includes A Trip - Leesylvania State Park, Veterans Park, Mason Neck State

Park, Anacostia National Park, Theodore Rossevelt Island, Bull Run Battlefield and Great Falls National Park

$200

207199 - LD M-F Aug 20 / 9a-5p Eco Week $200

MIGHTY OAKS AGES 7-9Each week your child will experience creative themes which will spark their imagination and allow them to explore the wonders of nature around us. Daily activities, games, group projects and trail hikes will challenge & excite them.

Activity Number Day Dates / Time Theme Fee207020 - LA M-F Jun 18 / 1p-4p Daring Detectives $90207020 - LB M-F Jun 25 / 1p-4p Animal Forensic $90207020 - LC M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 1p-4p Pirate Crusade $85207020 - LD M-F Jul 9 / 1p-4p Predator/Prey $90207020 - LE M-F Jul 16 / 1p-4p Galaxies Galore $90207020 - LF M-F Jul 23 / 1p-4p Wonders of Camouflage $90207020 - LG M-F Jul 30 / 1p-4p Artist in the Park $90207020 - LH M-F Aug 6 / 1p-4p Prehistoric Times $90207020 - LI M-F Aug 13 / 1p-4p Science in the Park $90207020 - LJ M-F Aug 20 / 1p-4p Medieval Times $90207020 - LK M-F Aug 27 / 1p-4p Wet & Wild $90

PADDLING CAMP AGES 10-14Learn about the history and ecology of the Occoquan Reservoir, and how we make an impact. Paddle tandem kayaks, kayaks and canoes. Learn safety and rescue skills.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207015 - LA M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $95207015 - LB M-F Aug 20 / 9a-12p $95

FISHING CAMP (FISHING A to Z) AGES 10-14Explore fish habitat and basic skills, techniques and lures needed to catch the “Big One”.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207015 - LF M-F Jul 2 / 8a-12p $95

LITTLE ACORNS AGES 4-6Weekly themes will excite your child as we explore nature and learn about the incredible world around us. Filled with age-appropriate activities, trail hikes, cre-ative games and crafts to encourage their imagination and development skills.

Activity Number Day Dates / Time Theme Fee207019 - LA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-12p Park Private Eye $85207019 - LB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p Happy Habitats $85207019 - LC M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 9a-12p Pirates of the Park $80207019 - LD M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p Creepy Crawlies $85207019 - LE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p In a Galaxy Far Away $85207019 - LF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p Camouflage Critters $85207019 - LG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p Art in the Park $85207019 - LH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p Classic Jurassic $85207019 - LI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-12p Wonders of Science $85207019 - LJ M-F Aug 20 / 9a-12p Once Upon a Time $85207019 - LK M-F Aug 27 / 9a-12p Wet & Wild $85


DRAMA FOR KIDS AGES 4-7Love to pretend? Costumes and props are provided to let your imagination soar as you perform on stage. Characterization using facial and vocal expression.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207010 - OA M-F Aug 13 / 9a-12p $100

“SHOWTIME” AGES 11-16Focusing on the production of a full length play from the ground up. Aspects of production from costumes to scenery to choreography. Friends & family invited to a full evening stage production. 2-week camp.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207010 - OB M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p $170

“SUMMER DRAMA” AGES 8-13Spend your days enjoying skits, drama games, role-playing and improvisation. A performance will be on the last day of camp for family and friends.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207010 - OC M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $85

CHILLER DRAMA CAMP AGES 12-17Are you a fan of classic horror films? Come celebrate Halloween in July as we produce a play. This is a 2-week camp.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207010 - OD M-Th Jul 16 / 6p-9p $160

LOCUST SHADE PARK4701 Locust Shade Drive Triangle, VA 22172

(703) 221-8579

TENNIS CAMP AGES 7-12A great introduction to the basics of tennis.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - OE M-Th Jun 18 / 9a-11a $60207018 - OF M-Th Jul 23 / 9a-11a $60207018 - OG M-Th Aug 6 / 9a-11a $60

PEE WEE TENNIS AGES 4-6A fun and rewarding program designed to introduce young children to the game. Learn the basics. Racquets and balls provided.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - OJ M-Th Jun 18 / 8a-9a $50207018 - OK M-Th Aug 6 / 8a-9a $50207018 - OL M-Th Aug 20 / 8a-9a $50

BEGINNING SOCCER AGES 4-6Learn the basics of soccer in a fun and challenging atmosphere.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - OA M-F Jul 23 / 9a-10:30a $70207018 - OB M-F Aug 6 / 9a-10:30a $70

CANOE AND FISH CAMP AGES 9-14Learn how to safely canoe and the basics of fishing.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207015 - OA M-Th Jul 16 / 8a-11a $85

LITTLE NATURALIST AGES 4-6Explore the wonders of the natural world around us. Activities, games & crafts.

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207015 - OB Pirates of the Park M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p $60207015 - OC Wet and Wild M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $60207015 - OD Wonders of Science M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p $60207015 - OE Camouflage Critters M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $60

JR NATURALIST CAMP AGES 7-10Discover the natural world around us. Hike, and explore the woods & water.

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207015 - OF Creepy Crawlies M-F Jul 16 / 1p-4p $85207015 - OG Wet and Wild M-F Jul 23 / 1p-4p $85207015 - OH Tracking M-F Jul 30 / 1p-4p $85207015 - OI Science in the Park M-F Aug 6 / 1p-4p $85


SUMMER BLAST CAMP AGES 6-13Each week includes action packed activities and an off site field trip or premium on site event to keep campers engaged and having fun! Campers will participate in daily swimming, sports, games, fitness, arts, crafts, science, nature, and outdoor play. In addition we hold weekly specialty classes and our Friday BLAST which includes carnivals, relay contests, camper of the week, picnics, and field days. Campers will build lasting friendships through team building activities and other great adventures. Boomerangs: Ages 6-7, Super Soakers: Ages 8-10, Torpedoes: Ages 11-13

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities / Field Trips Fee207300 - DA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Going for Gold Who will win the bronze, silver and gold medals? Teams compete in wild and wacky

games and relay races. Trip - AMF Bowling$170

207300 - DB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Crazy Carnival We will be clowning around and trying our hand at fun carnival games. Trip - Splash Down Waterpark

$170

207300 - DC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Party in the USA This week will get you up and cheering! Crazy hat day, Backwards day, Friday Red, White & Blue events. No field trip this week.

$136

207300 - DD M-F Jul 8 / 9a-5p The Adventures of Camp Super Hero

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, but it will be a week of costumes, super powers and fun. Trip - Roller Skating

$170

207300 - DE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Road Trip Teams will journey across America to locate interesting and unique locations. Where are we? Where’s Waldo? Trip - Hylton Performing Arts Center

$170

207300 - DF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Fantasy Week Groups will create their own flags and crests. Play Capture the Flag and search for a castle. Trip - Waterworks Waterpark

$170

207300 - DG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Hollywood Week Everyone will be a Superstar! Working together campers will perform at our Friday talent show (Parents invited) Trip - Hylton Performing Arts Center

$170

207300 - DH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Sport Fan Fanatic Celebrate your favorite team by wearing team colors & garb. Create banners & signs & Super Friday event including games & sports. Trip - TBA

$170

207300 - DI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Wacky Water Wars

Wet and wild and lots of fun! Water relays, games, water balloons, slip-n-slide and water guns. We’ll beat the August heat! Trip - Splash Down Waterpark

$170

WASHINGTON WIZARDS + MYSTICS BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 8 - 17The Washington Wizards & Mystics Summer Camp provides boys and girls of all skill levels with a professional basketball learning experience. Each camper will re-ceive professional instruction, reversible jersey and free game ticket plus special guest instruction from current and former Wizards (Bullets) and Mystics players and coaches. Come out and watch us unlock the “game” within your child, helping him/her reach their full basketball potential. Must register directly through Washington Mystics, (877)DC-HOOP1 or www.washingtonmystics.com

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Activities Fee207199 - DA M-F Aug 27 / 9a-5p Basketball Campers will learn proper techniques on various skills such as: ball-handling, passing,

shooting, rebounding, defense, and team concepts.$325

LITTLE CAMPERS AGES 3-4Offering a wide variety of activities with a weekly theme. Arts & crafts, music, movement, games and much more.

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207019 - DA Buggin’ Out M/W/F Jun 18 / 9a-12p $60207019 - DB Fun in the Sun M/W/F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $60207019 - DC Down on the Farm M/W/F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $60207019 - DD Let’s Explore Science M/W/F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $60

SCAMPERS CAMPERS AGES 5-7Participate in outdoor play, nature, music, structured games, arts & crafts. We will go swimming very Thursday!

Activity Number Theme Day Begins / Time Fee207020 - DA Stars and Stripes M-Th Jun 25 / 9a-2p $90207020 - DB Let’s Explore Science M-Th Jul 16 / 9a-2p $90207020 - DC Fun in the Sun M-Th Jul 30 / 9a-2p $90207020 - DD A Day at the Zoo M-Th Aug 13 / 9a-2p $90

SHARRON BAUCOM DALE CITY RECREATION CENTER14300 Minnieville Road Dale City, VA 22913

(703) 670-7112


SHARRON BAUCOM DALE CITY RECREATION CENTERmore from

BACK TO NATURE AGES 3-5Discover that sprawling parkland can be the best playground ever! Have fun tackling the big disconnect between today’s children and the great outdoors.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207015 - DA 3-5 M-F Jun 11 / 9a-12p $80

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! AGES 6-9Enjoy drama, games, role-playing, skits and mini performances.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207010 - DA M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $80

DINOSAUR DIG AGES 3-9Travel back to the time of dinosaurs! How they lived, what they ate and who they were.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207009 - DA 3-5 M-F Jun 4 / 9a-12p $80207009 - DB 6-9 M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $80

REPTILE CAMP AGES 3-5Discover the reptiles around us!

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207009 - DC M-F Aug 13 / 9a-12p $80

CREATIVE CUISINE COOKING AGES 3-9Come with an appetite to chop, slice, dice and mix!

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207007 - DA 3-5 M-F Jun 18 / 9a-10:30a $75207007 - DB 3-5 M-F Jul 9 / 9a-10:30a $75207007 - DC 3-5 M-F Jul 23 / 9a-10:30a $75207007 - DD 3-5 M-F Aug 6 / 9a-10:30a $75207007 - DE 6-9 M-F Jun 18 / 11a-12:30p $75207007 - DF 6-9 M-F Jul 9 / 11a-12:30p $75207007 - DG 6-9 M-F Jul 23 / 11a-12:30p $75207007 - DH 6-9 M-F Aug 6 / 11a-12:30p $75


Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207005 - DA T/Th Jul 10 / 1:30p-3:30p $55

CREATIVE KIDS ART CAMP AGES 3-5Stir up your child’s creativity with fun art and craft projects, they will have lots to share with you when camp is over.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207005 - DB M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 9a-12p $52207005 - DC M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p $65

WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS AGES 5-7Join us while we explore the world of sports from around the world. Play different games from a different country each day.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DA M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 11a-12:30p $65

PLAYGROUND GAMES AGES 3-5Learn and play playground games that your parents loved as kids.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DB M,T,Th,F Jul 2 / 9:30a-11a $65

SPORTS SAMPLER CAMP AGES 4-6Enjoy learning a variety of different sports throughout the week.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DC M-F Jun 18 / 11a-12p $75207018 - DD M-F Jul 16 / 11a-12p $75

LIL’ SHOOTERS BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 4-6A beginner’s skills camp full of fun for the motivated young basketball player.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DE M-F Jun 18 / 10a-11a $75207018 - DF M-F Jul 16 / 10a-11a $75

BASEBALL BASIC AGES 5-11Practice all the basic skills and learn new some new strategies for games.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DM 5-7 M-F Jul 30 / 9:30a-11:30a $115207018 - DN 8-11 M-F Aug 13 / 9:30a-11:30a $115

CHEERLEADING CAMP/BEG AGES 5-9Chants, cheers and dance moves are part of this spirited camp.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DG M-F Jul 16 / 12:30p-2:30p $110

CHEERLEADING CAMP/ADV AGES 5-9Secondary techniques are included in this camp. Must have attended Cheer-leading Camp/Beg or have recent cheerleading experience.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DH M-F Aug 13 / 12:30p-3p $125

GIRLS BEG/INT VOLLEYBALL CAMP AGES 8-11Introduction to the basic skills, game rules and the fundamentals of the game. Focusing on bumping, passing, setting, spiking and serving.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DI M-F Jun 25 / 10a-12p $115207018 - DJ M-F Jul 23 / 10a-12p $115

GIRLS INT/ADV VOLLEYBALL CAMP AGES 10-14Improve your passing, setting, spiking and serving skills. Explore complex game situations. Appropriate for those seeking varsity or club play.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DK M-F Jun 25 / 10a-12p $125207018 - DL M-F Jul 23 / 10a-12p $125


VOLLEYBALL CONDITIONING AGES 9-13Essential fundamentals of the game will be taught by Don Beebe’s House of Speed. Register at www.houseofspeed.com

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DO M-F Aug 13 / 9:30a-12:30p $230

CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CAMP AGES 3-14Four options to suit your child’s needs. Receive a ball, camp shirt & end of camp evaluation from a professional coach. Pick up registration form at SBDCRC or BLCC or register online: www.challengersports.com

Age Day Begins / Time FeeActivity Number not needed for Challenger British Soccer Camp to register

First Kicks 3-4 M-F Jun 25 / 9a-10a $100Mini Soccer 4-6 M-F Jun 25 /10:15a-11:45a $120Half Day 6-14 M-F Jun 25 / 9a-1p $160Full Day 6-14 M-F Jun 25 / 9a-4p $225First Kicks 3-4 M-F Jul 23 / 9a-10a $100Mini Soccer 4-6 M-F Jul 23 / 10:15a-11:45a $120Half Day 6-14 M-F Jul 23 / 9a-1p $160Full Day 6-14 M-F Jul 23 / 9a-4p $225First Kicks 3-4 M-F Aug 27 / 9a-10a $100Mini Soccer 4-6 M-F Aug 27/10:15a-11:45a $120Half Day 6-14 M-F Aug 27 / 9a-1p $160Full Day 6-14 M-F Aug 27 / 9a-4p $225

UK ELITE SOCCER CAMP AGES 3-14Combining the best professional coaching staff & a cutting edge curriculum to guarantee the best possible summer camp experience. Receive a ball, and end of the camp evaluation. Pick up registration form at SBDCRC or register online: www.ukelite.com

Age Day Begins / Time FeeActivity Number not needed for UK Elite Soccer Camp to register

3-4 M-F Jul 9 / 9:30a-11a $1103-4 M-F Jul 9 / 11a-12:45p $1105-14 M-F Jul 9 / 9:30a-12:30p $1505-14 M-F Jul 9 / 9:30a-3p $2253-4 M-F Aug 13 / 9:30a-11a $1103-4 M-F Aug 13 / 11a-12:45p $1105-14 M-F Aug 13 / 9:30a-12:30p $1505-14 M-F Aug 13 / 9:30a-3p $225

GENERAL SPORTS CONDITIONING AGES 9-13For those athletes who would like to take their performance to the next level. Taught by Don Beebe’s House of Speed. Register at www.houseofspeed.com

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - DP M-F Aug 6 / 9:30a-12:30p $230

PRINCESS CAMP AGES 3-5Do you have a Princess at home? We invite her to join us doing crafts, playing games and having tea parties. Come dressed as a Princess is encouraged.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207017 - DA M-F Jun 11 / 9a-12p $80207017 - DB M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p $80

BOREDOM BUSTER AGES 8-13Three full days of Fun. Beat that summer boredom without a full week of camp. Swimming, games, sports, arts & crafts and outdoor fun.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207017 - DC M/W/F Jun 25 / 9a-5p $110207017 - DD M/W/F Jul 16 / 9a-5p $110207017 - DE M/W/F Jul 23 / 9a-5p $110207017 - DF M/W/F Aug 6 / 9a-5p $110

YOUNG EINSTEINS AGES 3-9Create and discover great things through hands-on science experiments.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207016 - DA 3-5 M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $80207016 - DB 6-9 M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $80

ADVANCED ROBOTICS AGES 7-12The ultimate experience. Work with motors, batteries, wires & controllers. Learn how gears mesh. Build robots & vehicles and test them. Build & take home a Jungle robot.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207027 - DA M-F Aug 27 / 9a-12p $180

FOLLOW ME ROBOT AGES 7-12Build a robot that has 4 built in microphones that will detect the sound source and it will move and turn accordingly. Build and take home this robot.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207027 - DB M-F Aug 27 / 12:30p-3:30p $180

SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS CAMP AGES 8-12Learn about chess from expert coaches. Grouped by skill level. Beg-Adv.www.silverknightschess.com

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207013 - DA M-F Jul 30 / 9a-12p $175

AGES 9-15Camp Mawavi is held at Prince William Forest Park, a division of the National Park Service with bus pick-up & drop-off at Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center andSharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center each dayFind more information on page 20


VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK14300 Featherstone Road Woodbridge, VA 22191

(703) 491-2183

VETERANS VARIETY CAMP AGES 6-13Veterans Park campers will have fun exploring this regional park’s nature trails, sports fields, playground and enjoy the onsite water park. With a variety of outdoor and indoor areas to choose from, campers will get the chance to participate in diverse activities as well as weekly field trips.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities / Field Trips Fee207500 - VA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Welcome

Camper WeekMeet & greet activities, silly games & dances and team building events & competitions. Trip - Bowl America

$158

207500 - VB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Funtastic Fitness

Skillastics activities, obstacle course, zumba, yoga and boot camp exercises. Nutrition instruction and easy to make snacks will be introduced. Trip - Splash Down Waterpark

$158

207500 - VC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Water Wars Week

Sponge ball, slip-n-slide, water relay races, dry-dry wet, and squirt tag. Games 2 U Onsite Event and more!

$127

207500 - VD M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p Just Dance Week

Learn dances from the past - Mash Potato, The Hustle, Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle. Trip - Cavalier Skating Rink

$158

207500 - VE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Carnival Week Step Right Up! Play carnival themed games - Duck Pond, Bowling, Balloon Toss, Milk Can Toss - With prizes too. Trip - Hylton Performing Arts Center

$158

207500 - VF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Who’s Got Talent

Lights, Camera, Action - Explore skits, songs, dance and comedy. Find your hidden talent! Friday talent show (parents welcome) Trip - Riverside Theater

$158

207500 - VG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Old Fashion Games

Play games from the past - Kick the Can, Red Rover, Ghosts in the Graveyard and Relay Races. Trip - Hylton Performing Arts Center

$158

207500 - VH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Beach Week Sun and Fun - Make kites, tye dye shirts, seashell crafts, sand art and a Hawaiian luau.Trip - Aqua Po Beach

$158

207500 - VI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Bon Voyage So Long, Farewell - Summer memory journal, end of summer picnic, field day and an awards ceremony. Trip - Splash Down Waterpark

$158

BASKETBALL CAMP AGES 6-14Designed for players of all abilities. Concentrating on developing key fundamen-tals. Learn and practice at least 4 key fundamentals everyday.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - VB 6-10 M-Th Jul 16 / 9:30a-1:30p $95207018 - VC 11-14 M-Th Jul 30 / 9:30a-1:30p $95

GIRLS BEGINNER SOFTBALL CAMP AGES 7-14Coach Jennifer Jones (UMW) will work with the campers on the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, hitting and running as well as offense and defense positioning.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - VA M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $95

TENNIS CAMP AGES 7-15A great introduction to the basics of tennis.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - VF M-F Jun 18 / 9a-11a $70207018 - VG M-F Jun 25 / 9a-11a $70207018 - VH M-F Jul 16 / 9a-11a $70207018 - VI M-F Jul 23 / 9a-11a $70

SKATEBOARDING CAMP AGES 8-14Skaters must have participated in the beginner camp prior to enrolling in Inter-mediate. Skateboard, helmet, and safety gear are required.

Activity Number Level Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - VJ Beginner M-F Jun 18 / 9a-1p $125207018 - VK Beginner M-F Jun 25 / 9a-1p $125207018 - VL Intermediate M-F Jul 16 / 9a-1p $125207018 - VM Intermediate M-F Jul 23 / 9a-1p $125

LET’S GET FIT AGES 8-14Exercise & nutrition go hand in hand to a healthy body. We will do Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, jump rope, stretch & learn how to eat a balanced diet.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207012 - VA M-F Jun 25 / 9a-2p $195207012 - VB M-F Jul 9 / 9a-2p $195


CREATIVE KIDS SCIENCE CAMP AGES 8-12Perform lots of neat experiments with cool stuff while learning about critter, creatures and their environments.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207016 - VA M-F Jun 25 / 9:30a-12p $95207016 - VB M-F Jul 23 / 9:30a-12p $95

KIDS ENGINEERING CAMPS AGES 6-12An opportunity to create your video game! To register visit www.kidsengineering.com & click on Veterans Park

Activity Number Game Day Begins / Time Fee207024 - VA Rescue Robots M-F Aug 27 / 9a-12p $159207024 - VB Industrial Robots M-F Aug 27 / 1p-4p $159

KIDS ENGINEERING CAMPS AGES 6-12To register visit www.kidsengineering.com & click on Veterans Park

Activity Number Engineer Day Begins / Time Fee207024 - VC Aerospace M-F Jul 23 / 9a-12p $159207024 - VD Environmental M-F Jul 23 / 1p-4p $159

FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS AGES 7-10Spend the day with our Veterinary Asst. learning the proper car of animals, nutri-tion, animal safety and basic first aid.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207017 - VA M-Th Jul 9 / 9:30a-11:30a $82207017 - VB M-Th Aug 6 / 9:30a-11:30a $82

WELCOME TO WATER WONDERLAND AGES 3-5Campers will be introduced to Nemo, Oswald the Octopus and Sebastian. Make crafts, sing silly songs along with water activities.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207019 - VA M-F Jun 18 / 9:30a-11:30a $60

CARNIVAL CAROUSEL AGES 3-5Step right up and try your hand at some carnival midway games, crafts and fun in the sun.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207019 - VB M-F Jul 16 / 9:30a-11:30a $60

BEACH WEEK AGES 3-5Fun in the Sun! Make sand art, crafts with sea shells, sing some songs and play beach ball games.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207019 - VC M-F Aug 6 / 9:30a-11:30a $60


Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities and Field Trips Fee207650 - WA M-F Jun 18 / 9a-5p Traditions This week you will be introduced to former Mawavi traditions and make new ones of your

own. Trip - Huntley Meadows Park$240

207650 - WB M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Leave No Trace Learn about and understand the all-important Leave No Trace principles through games and contests. Trip - Caledon State Park

$240

207650 - WC M,T,Th,F

Jul 2 / 9a-5p Special Event Week

Most Extreme Elimination Challenge, Camp Olympics, Camp Carnival and yaD sdrawkcaB! Trip - Camp Snyder/Silver Lake

$192

207650 - WD M-F Jul 9 / 9a-5p The Great Campout

Prepare for a night in the cabins, an afternoon talent show, and popular evening dance. Creek walking, hiking, survivor skills, nature crafts & cooking s’mores over the fire. Best of all - a night filled with stars and campfire on July 11! (campout fee included)Trip - Veterans Park Pool

$265

207650 - WE M-F Jul 16 / 9a-5p Campers Choice This week it’s all about the campers and their wants and needs! Choose your counselor, activities, electives, snacks, pool choice and trading post treat. Trip - Frying Pan Park Farm/Kidwell Farm

$240

207650 - WF M-F Jul 23 / 9a-5p Art in Nature We’ll study art in nature this week as we create batik, woodworking, leather, mask making, pottery, jewelry and photography projects. Trip - Lorton Workhouse Arts Center

$240

207650 - WG M-F Jul 30 / 9a-5p Chopped If we’ve learned anything in our 6 years - it’s that Camp Mawavi campers love to cook out-doors! Let’s compete all week and see who is crowned the Mawavi Chipped Champion. Trip - Local Restaurant Tour

$240

207650 - WH M-F Aug 6 / 9a-5p Camp Olympics “Group up” to compete in Olympic “camp-style” games, cabin decorating and even cook-ing contests. Will you win a gold medal? Trip - Ft. Ward Museum & Historic Site

$240

207650 - WI M-F Aug 13 / 9a-5p Back In Time We’ll go back in time and participate in our all-time most popular Camp Mawavi activities and say goodbye to summer by burying our Mawavi Idol. Trip - Splashdown Waterpark

$240

PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK A DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICECamp Mawavi: Cabin Camp #5 Overnights at Orenda: Camp Cabin #3 Triangle, VA 22172

(703) 670-9118

CAMP MAWAVI AGES 9-15In its 7th year, Camp Mawavi is the premier outdoor adventure experience close to home! Trained and tenured staff, 15,000 acres of forest, core activities of archery, fishing, kayaking, hiking, canoeing, & swimming helps make us the #1 choice for adventure day camping in Northern Virginia. We swim twice weekly, enjoy NPS-led educational sessions, play lots of games, and create original works of art every week! The fun culminates with a highly anticipated off-site excursion. Camp Mawavi is held at Prince William Forest Park, a division of the National Park Service with bus pick up and drop off at Chinn and Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center each day.

OVERNIGHTS AT ORENDA AGES 9-15Today’s campers have less contact with nature than any other generation in history - let’s change that! Orenda is located in Cabin Camp #3 at Prince William Forest Park, a division of the National Park Service.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Sampling of Activities and Field Trips Fee207199 - WA M-F Jun 25 / 9a-5p Unplugged Orenda campers will experience overnight camping in historic cabins Mon-Thurs this

week. We’ll canoe, kayak, fish, swim and enjoy archery & crafting. Family campfire & cookout Thursday night. Trip - River Tubing

$500


CAMP SNYDER AGES 6-12Our newest camp location NOW IN HAYMARKET, VA! Campers will experience handicrafts, archery &shooting (certified range instruction), hiking, games and swimming. In August, we’ll take an all-day field tripeach Wednesday to Silver Lake Regional Park for fishing, kayaking & canoeing.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Theme Activities / Field Trips Fee207605 - IA M,T,

Th,FJul 2 / 7:30a-6p Medieval

AdventuresStep by in time with epic battles, jousting tournaments, catapults, shields and knights! The Middle Ages...What was it like to live during this time? Let’s find out. No camp Jul 4.

$160

207605 - IB M-F Aug 13 / 7:30a-6p Western Adventures

We’ll dig for gold, enjoy a water-gun showdown, get hog-tied and even play rope the calf. Get your cowboy on and join the fun!

$200

207605 - IC M-F Aug 20 / 7:30a-6p Pirate Adventures

Ahoy mateys! We’ll make pocket kites, go on a real treasure hunt, build a wooden ship and even “walk the plank”!

$200

207605 - ID M-F Aug 27 / 7:30a-6p Rainforest Adventures

Enter the Snyder Rainforest as we make “exploding” volcanoes, plant a rainforest in a jar and make nature prints. It will “rain” water balloons and more!

$200

CAMP SNYDER6100 Antioch Rd. Haymarket, VA 20169

(703) 670-9118


PEV’S PAINTBALL PARK39835 New Rd. Aldie, VA 20105

(703) 361-7126

PAINTBALL FUN CAMP AGES 10-14Play on different fields while learning some of the skills & techniques to develop your game strategies. Includes 2,000 paintballs, additional paintballs may be purchased at a 30% discount. Equipment provided or bring your own.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - BG M-Th Jul 9 / 9a-1p $275

CIVIL WAR BEGINNER CAMP AGES 8-12Re-create a camp site, prepare authentic rations, drill with wooden muskets and find out how the soldiers enjoyed spending their time. A live fire demo too!

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207014 - BA M-F Jul 16 / 9a-12p $130207014 - BB M-F Aug 6 / 9a-12p $130

CIVIL WAR ADVANCED CAMP AGES 8-13This camp picks up where the beginner Civil War camp left off. This program is brought to you in cooperation with the PWC Historical Preservation Division.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207014 - BC M-F Aug 20 / 9a-12p $150

CIVIL WAR, “ON THE HOME FRONT” AGES 8-12Activities & topics to include: a day on the farm, flying a kite, needle work, cook-ing, going fishing ,a day in court, games and what women & men wore.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207014 - BD M-F Jun 25 / 9a-12p $130

HOFFMAN’S ARCHERY5185 Lee Hwy. Warrenton, Va. 20187

(703) 361-7126

BASIC ARCHERY CAMP AGES 8-12Learn the proper way to handle and shoot a bow and arrow. Instruction provided by a coach from Hoffman’s Archery. Equipment provided. Fri rain make-up day.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - BA M-Th Jun 25 / 9a-12p $125207018 - BB M-Th Jul 23 / 9a-12p $125

LAKE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL12350 Mohican Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192

(703) 590-3418

BASEBALL CAMP AGES 7-12We will cover the basic fundamentals of fielding, hitting pitching & base running.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - CC M-F Jul 30 / 5:30p-7:30p $110

MARSTELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL14000 Sudley Manor Dr. Bristow, VA 20136

(703) 361-7126

FIRST PLAY TENNIS CAMPS AGES 8-11Beginner tennis lessons. Will need to bring your own racquet. Each participate will receive a First Play camp T-shirt.

Activity Number Age Day Begins / Time Fee207018 - BI 8-11 M-Th Jul 16 / 6p-8p $135

BRENTSVILLE HISTORIC RECREATION CENTRE

12229 Bristow Rd. Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 361-7126

RIPPON LODGE HISTORIC SITE15500 Blackburn Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22191

(703) 491-2183

COLONIAL ERA CAMP AGES 8-12Step by in time & spend your morning in 18th Century Virginia. Explore the daily life of kids living in PWC during the colonial period.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207014 - BE M-F Jul 9 / 9a-12p $150

HISTORY MINI CAMP AGES 8-12Explore the daily lives of kids living in Prince William County in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Every day will feature a different time period.

Activity Number Day Begins / Time Fee207014 - BF T-Th Aug 28 / 9a-12p $50


Activity Number Day Begins / Time FeeXXXXXX - XX M-F Jun 25 / 9:30a-1:30p $190XXXXXX - XX M-F Jul 13 / 9:30a-1:30p $190

Camper drop off at Miracle Field; Camper pick up at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center daily

Registration for this camp begins on April 16th

Due to additional information required, all registrations must be done in person at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

Email: [email protected] for needed forms and specific camp information.For program updates: www.pwcparks.org

Campers will begin their days at the field at Hellwig Park and then be transported by vans, to the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center later in the morning for a lunch break and continued activities.

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