Neighborhood and Community Services

703-324-4600 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
Director

What We Do

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) promotes the well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing a variety of recreation, educational and developmental programs and services; by facilitating community engagement to identify areas of need and enhance countywide capacity for serving those needs; and by connecting residents with a continuum of county- and community-based resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.

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News and Information

Camp Fairfax Teens in Action Winter Spring

October 14, 2024
Plan now to keep your school-age kids engaged over upcoming school breaks! Registration for NCS' Camp Fairfax and Teens in Action Camp Winter and Spring Programs will open on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. NCS' camp programs offer fun and creative opportunities to help participants develop valuable life skills and make positive social connections during school breaks. Programs are available for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. All programs offer sliding fee scales for income-eligible families.     Camp Fairfax Camp Fairfax (previously known as Winter/Spring SACC) will feature educational and engaging programs for children, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), visual arts, performing arts, sports and recreation, outdoor adventures and more. Please click on Winter or Spring Programs below to see camp locations. Winter Program Session 1 – Dec. 23-27, 2024 (three days; closed Dec. 24-25). Session 2 – Dec. 30, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025 (four days; closed Jan. 1). Spring Program April 14-18, 2025 (five days) More information: Kindergarten to sixth grade children residing in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax. Program hours are 7 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. Sliding fee scale available for income-eligible families. Morning and afternoon snack provided. Children must bring a lunch and a drink each day. Registration: Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024: Families may call 703-449-8989, TTY 711, to register by phone beginning at 8 a.m. on Oct. 15.  Families may log in to their existing SACC Registration Online account to request to add services for the Winter or Spring program.  Families without an account may create a SACC Registration Online account or call 703-449-8989, TTY 711, to register. For more information, visit Camp Fairfax. Teens in Action Camp Teens in Action Camp offers a variety of hands-on experiences in a safe and fun environment. This camp for middle and high school students features STEM; job, education and career readiness; sports, recreation and health; music and art; and more. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; lunch and morning/afternoon snacks provided. Enrollment cost is free. Winter Dec. 23-27, 2024 (three days; closed Dec. 24-25) Dec. 30, 2024 -Jan. 3, 2025 (four days; closed Jan. 1)  Spring April 14-18, 2025 (five days) Registration forms are available at Teens in Action Camp; forms should be submitted at program site. For locations and more information, visit Teens in Action Camp.
Teen boys using technology at an NCS center
October 7, 2024
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has declared Oct. 7-11, 2024, as Digital Inclusion Week in Fairfax County. The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to participate and engage in a connected community. As part of this effort, NCS is proud to announce expanded access to digital equipment and free Wi-Fi at NCS facilities.  Expanded Wi-Fi at NCS Facilities Though NCS community, senior, teen and adult day health centers have always offered free Wi-Fi inside, parking lot Wi-Fi Access is now available at more than 20 locations (additional locations coming soon). Find expanded Wi-Fi at: Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate Gum Springs Community Center Gum Springs Glen - EHS Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care Herndon Senior Center Hollin Hall Senior Center Huntington Community Center James Lee Community Center Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care Lewinsville Senior Center Lincolnia Adult Day Health Care Lincolnia Senior Center Little River Glen Senior Center Mott Community Center Minnie Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s Mt. Vernon Adult Day Health Care Murraygate Boys and Girls Club Ox Hill Boys and Girls Club Pimmit Hills Senior Center Pinn Community Center Reston Teen Center Wakefield Senior Center Willston Multicultural Center For more information on free Wi-Fi access at Fairfax County Government facilities, visit County Wi-Fi Locations. Expanded Technology at NCS Centers In addition to expanded Wi-Fi, center participants now have access to expanded technology, including:   Makerbot Sketch 3D Printers and Cricut Makers available for use in-house at NCS community centers. Robotics Kits available for use in-house at NCS senior centers and community centers. iPads available for use by participants at NCS senior center locations. For more information, check with staff at your local NCS facility. To find a facility near you, visit Find NCS Facilities. These advances in digital equity throughout Fairfax County are part of the NCS’s Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Project. The project aims to address gaps in accessibility, affordability, and technical ability by increasing engagement and connection of older adults, people with disabilities and other community residents through the enrichment of resources available at its senior centers, adult day health care centers, community centers, teen centers, and Neighborhood Initiative Programs sites located strategically throughout the county. In addition to the new NCS features, several additional programs and services work to close the digital divide: Technology Programs for Older Adults, Children and Teens, including the Clubhouse Network located at NCS Centers. NCS staff trains users how to use equipment and technology that can be used in the development of small businesses and creative endeavors, enhance their recreational activities, and help them gain new skills and meaningful use of technology. Virtual Center for Active Adults (VCAA), where older adults and those with disabilities can stream enriching content and combat isolation. Digital Inclusion Week is a national campaign supported by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). This year’s theme is “Stronger Together: Mobilizing Towards Sustainability.” Hundreds of localities host and sponsor special events and campaigns to raise awareness and increase digital equity in their communities. Digital equity ensures opportunities for Fairfax County residents to participate and engage in a connected community. The ability to access, understand and use digital tools is essential for many tasks in daily life. Digital Equity helps businesses and individuals thrive in a technology-driven society and contribute to the county’s economic competitiveness. Fairfax County has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to digital equity, making significant strides in connecting residents with broadband and the opportunities presented by digital technologies. Despite these efforts, more than 20,000 households do not have access to a computer at home and/or an internet subscription. Earlier this year, the County developed a five-year Digital Equity Action Plan to build and improve upon existing efforts to close the digital divide in Fairfax County. Please visit Fairfax County’s Digital Equity and Inclusion page for more resources and information. About the Bridging the Digital Divide Project The Bridging the Digital Divide project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance totaling $1,000,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.        
NCS is holding Open Hire events in October 2024
October 4, 2024
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is holding Open Hire events in Alexandria on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, and in Fairfax and Reston on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23, 2024. Interested job candidates should bring several copies of their resume and prepare to interview on the spot for countywide jobs. More detailed job descriptions may be found by clicking the links to the event flyers. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, 10 a.m. - Noon Gerry Hyland Government Center - Room 505 8350 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309 Hiring for: Recreation Leader II Recreation Leader III Day Care Center Teacher 1 Day Care Center Assistant Teacher See more information on this flyer or visit NCS' jobs page. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, 5 - 7 p.m. Pennino Building - Room 200 (10/9) and Room 734 (10/23) 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 Hiring for:  Recreation Leader II Recreation Leader III Day Care Center Teacher 1 Day Care Center Assistant Teacher See more information on this flyer or visit NCS' jobs page. Lake Anne Building - Suite 100 11484 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA 20190 Hiring for: Day Care Center Teacher 1 Day Care Center Assistant Teacher See more information on this flyer or visit NCS' jobs page.  

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