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Scout Events NEW! Venturing Programs at Riverbend Park Venturing Crews (13 and older) can now earn components of their Outdoor Bronze Award. Venturers can complete the Wilderness Survival, Leave No Trace, Cooking and Conservation core requirements as well as the Fishing and Plants and Wildlife electives. Some components can be completed collectively, others require a whole session to complete. Call Riverbend Park 703-759-9018 to arrange a date for your group. Saturday, Jan. 19 Boy Scout Klondike Campout 4pm Sat. to 9am Sun (11-17 yrs.) Riverbend Park Visitor Center. Camping in winter is cool! Learn about techniques for camping in below-freezing conditions. Make a fire and help prepare a meal to sample using a dutch oven. Roast hotdogs and then spend the night in your comfy sleeping bag. Bring cold-weather sleepingbag, tent, flashlight, toasting sticks, warm clothes. Dinner, beverages and light breakfast provided. Program canceled in adverse weather. Scouts must be accompanied by registered adults. $30/person. Call to Register 703-759-9018 Saturday, Jan. 12 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 9 6:00-8:00 pm Girl Scout Astronomy Festival Riverbend park visitors center, 703-759-9018. View outer space through a telescope, listen to ancient stories about the constellations ‘round the campfire, take a guided tour of the night sky and participate in hands-on activities. Juniors complete badge requirements for the Sky Search badge. Teen scout volunteers welcome. Reservations and advanced payment required. $7.50/scout and siblings, $4/adults. Scouting at Riverbend Register online for Scouting Merit Badges. Just click the program title below. All you need is your member number (or barcode number), a valid email address and a Visa or MasterCard. Not a member yet? Sign up today! or call 703-222-4664.