Registration opens for summer camps at Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Despite the winter weather, it’s time to start thinking about summer camp.
Registration for summer camps at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale opens Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. These sessions fill up quickly, so it’s best not to wait.
To register for all camps, visit Parktakes online and search for the camp title or call 703-222-4664 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost hasn’t been posted yet. Waitlists won’t be available until April 2.
Here’s the camp schedule for Hidden Oaks:
Animals: Zoology Fun for Kids, ages 5-8 – Explore the woods, creeks, and ponds and learn about frogs, toads, birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, fish, and insects through hikes, projects, and games.
- June 3-7, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Animals: Zoology Fun for Kids, ages 4-6
- Aug. 19-23, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Backyard Science Camp, ages 5-8 – Investigate the properties of water and air, make bubbling concoctions, and learn about electricity and the science of bubbles.
- June 3-7. 9 a.m.-noon.
- Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m. noon.
Backyard Science Camp, ages 8-12 – Learn about bacteria and DNA, as well as the properties of water and air, electricity, and the science of bubbles.
- Aug. 8-9, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinosaur Days Camp, ages 4-6 – Learn about the latest discoveries in paleontology; Create crafts, play games, and unearth fossils.
- June 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon
- Aug. 26-30, 9 a.m-noon.
- Aug. 26-30, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinosaur Days Camp, ages 5-9
- June 24-28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- July 22-26, 9 a.m.-noon
- July 22-25, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
STEAM Camp, ages 8-12 – Explore a different topic each day in science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on fun.
- June 17-21, 9 a.m.-noon
Hidden Treasure Pirate Camp, ages 5-9 – Search for natural treasures in the park, make treasure chests, look for messages in bottles, blast balloon cannon balls; watch a puppet show; meet live animals and learn about their habitats.
- July 8-12, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Aug. 12-16, 9 a.m.-noon
Insect Safari, ages 5-9 – Collect, examine, and identify little creatures using magnifiers and microscopes; learn about their important jobs as pollinators and decomposers.
- Aug. 12-16, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Makers Camp, ages 8-12 – Each day, campers will be given a question or challenge for inspiration and will design, experiment, build, and test their original creations using materials found in nature or recycled household items.
- June 24-28. 9 a.m.-noon
Native American Survival Skills Camp, ages 5-9 – Discover what daily life was like for the Eastern Woodland American Indians. Learn about animal tracking, shelter building, and survival skills.
- July 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon
- July 29-Aug. 2, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Reptile Rangers Camp, ages 4-8 – Learn about snakes, turtles, frogs, and other cold-blooded animals through hikes, crafts, games, and animal encounters.
- June 10-14, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Wild About Art, ages 7-10 – Explore the wild side of plants and animals through art projects, games, nature hikes, and fun critter encounters.
- July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-noon
Wildlife Rangers, ages 5-9 – Learn outdoor survival skills such as using maps, making fires, and building a shelter.
- July 15-19, 9 a.m.-noon