Tag: children
Kids’ active play center opens at St. James
Super, Awesome & Amazing, the kids’ active entertainment center at the St. James sports complex in Springfield, officially opened to the public Nov. 30. It has a ninja warrior course; three climbing structures, including one that can be used for racing; a jungle gym that can be used for Nerf battles; trampolines; a ropes course; … Continued
Santa’s Ride collects toys for hospitalized children
The 2017 Santa’s Ride stopped by Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale. The Fairfax County Police Motor Squad, with help from other law enforcement agencies, will visit several local schools Dec. 10, including St. Ambrose Catholic School in Annandale, for the annual Santa’s Ride. The police are asking the public to donate unwrapped toys, games, … Continued
Childcare center needs more children
Children’s activities at the CDC during the Taste of Annandale. The ACCA Child Development Center (CDC), in the center of Annandale, has gone from having 100 children on a waiting list last year to an excess of spaces now. There are about 40 spots available for children age 2 to 5. The CDC organized and … Continued
The Taste of Annandale: 12 things you need to know
The fourth annual Taste of Annandale is tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive in the heart of Annandale. It’s happening rain or shine. There will be tents, so you’ll be able to enjoy a meal and watch the entertainment without getting wet. The children’s program is indoors at the ACCA … Continued
Hidden Oaks celebrates 10 years of free play in nature
Nature Playce offers children a place to explore and play in a natural setting. Nature Playce, the outdoor play area at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center, gives children a chance to play and be creative outdoors with no rules. And that’s what they did at the 10th anniversary celebration of Nature Playce Sept. 29: They … Continued
Daycare center proposed for Lincolnia church
Flor Brea, a former teacher in the Alexandria City Public Schools, is seeking a zoning special exception to open a bilingual daycare center in Lincolnia United Methodist Church. The proposal, presented to the Mason District Land Use Committee earlier this week, calls for a total of 25 children, ranging from 16 and-a-half-months old to age … Continued
Celebrate community at the Taste of Annandale
The 2017 Taste of Annandale drew a large crowd. Ready for some fun? The fourth annual Taste of Annandale is Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive in the heart of Annandale, Va. This family-friendly and pet-friendly event features live music and dance, a 5K race, a beer garden, best-dressed pet contest, a … Continued
Taste of Annandale will have full day of children’s entertainment
The Paw Patrol characters at the 2017 Taste of Annandale. Children should have a fun time at the Taste of Annandale, as the ACCA Child Development Center (CDC) is planning a full slate of entertainment for them. The “Paw Patrol” characters, a big hit last year, will be back, and there also will be costumed … Continued
Explore a police helicopter at the Taste of Annandale
Kids take look inside a police helicopter at a Communities of Trust event at Bailey’s Elementary School in 2016. A police helicopter is excepted to land at the Taste of Annandale on Oct. 13 as part of an educational display on law enforcement organized by the Fairfax County Communities of Trust Committee. The helicopter is … Continued
Free lunches for kids – adults pay $2
If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the free summertime BBQ lunches for kids, there’s plenty of time. The program runs Monday-to-Friday through Aug. 27 at 19 sites throughout Fairfax County. Adults can eat too, for just $2. The FEEDS (Food for Every Child to Eat During Summer) BBQ program is sponsored by Fairfax County … Continued
Sleepy Hollow Preschool: a happy, playful place
Children at Sleepy Hollow Preschool spend a lot of time outdoors. Sleepy Hollow Preschool, now its 69th year, invites parents to an open house on Aug. 7 to see how its learning-through-play approach produces happy, resilient children. The open house will be at the preschool’s location in leased space at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 … Continued
Volunteers sought for Justice Pyramid School Resource Fair
Members of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club and other volunteers assemble school supplies for last year’s school resource fair. Families in the Justice High School pyramid are invited to a Back-to-School Resource Fair at the school Aug. 9, 1-4 p.m., to collect free school supplies, get free vision and health screenings, get free haircuts, meet … Continued
Lincolnia Dollmakers bring comfort to hospitalized children
Members of the Dollmakers group. Thousands of hospitalized children have been able to communicate their feelings of fear and pain better, thanks to specials dolls made over the years by volunteers and clients at the Lincolnia Senior Center. The handcrafted dolls give comfort to young patients while medical personnel use them to teach children about … Continued
New creative play space opens in Mosaic District
A new innovative play space for young children and babies opened in the Mosaic District in Merrifield July 14. Nook, at 2905 District Ave., offers a quiet place with a muted color scheme where kids up to 5 years old can experience self-paced independent play. There’s a ball pit, a kitchen nook with a toy … Continued
Sports leagues forming at the St. James
Sports teams and leagues are being developed for all age groups and ability levels at the huge St. James sports complex under construction on Industrial Road in Springfield. The St. James, which touts itself as the premier sports center in the D.C. region, is planning a grand opening on Sept. 15. The center’s salespeople are … Continued