News and Information
August 14, 2020
Supporting Return to School (SRS) is a new Fairfax County program developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and this year’s virtual return to school. The program will provide full-day on-site programming for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The SRS program reflects the County’s and Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) joint commitment to One Fairfax, and to ensuring that all families have equitable access to the services they need to support children’s virtual learning.
SRS will provide support for children’s active and engaged learning during the FCPS virtual academic day and promote children’s social, emotional and physical development. In addition to participating in distance learning, children will have opportunities to explore, engage, relax, and enjoy activities that follow the SRS 2020-21 program curriculum, The Great Outdoors: Road Trips Through the Americas. What a perfect time for a virtual journey and to spend real time outdoors!
The SRS program, located in 37 Fairfax County Public Schools, will serve children of families residing in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax. A sliding fee scale will be available for income eligible families. Each classroom will have a group of no more than 10 children who will stay together each day, along with consistent staff to support their online learning and in-person connections. Current CDC health and safety guidelines will be implemented.
Enrollment for the SRS program begins August 24, 2020. Space is limited. Additional information on fees and enrollment, including an online registration option, will be available soon at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OFC or you may call 703-449-8989.
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July 30, 2020
The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is now on Twitter! We are excited to offer this new way for residents to connect with our Community, Teen and Senior Centers. Follow us to see daily updates on virtual events and services for youth, teens, older adults, and individuals with disabilities, plus opportunities to engage with your peers and join live interactive programs.
You can find NCS on Twitter at @FairfaxNCS or by visiting https://twitter.com/FairfaxNCS. Be sure to follow us to stay in the know with all things NCS!
July 30, 2020
Openings are available for Camp Fairfax, which has been extended through Friday, August 14. This five-week summer program is for rising first- through sixth-grade children of working families and runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camp Fairfax is available at 18 locations across the county, including seven NCS Community Centers and 11 Fairfax County Public Schools. A sliding fee scale is available.
Camp Fairfax is staffed by Fairfax County children's program team members who create a safe, nurturing environment. Current CDC health and safety guidelines are followed. You can watch a short video for a snapshot of Camp Fairfax health and safety protocols. Although the video was not filmed in an actual Camp Fairfax facility, it features some of our awesome Camp staff along with their talented children who so graciously provided their time and acting skills to present Your Day at Camp! To view the video and get more information about Camp Fairfax, please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/sacc.
