Department Resources

Park and Recreation Month

2024 Park and Rec Month Banner

Since 1985, the United States has celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NCS' recreation facilities, programs and professionals help to meet the diverse recreation needs of all those who live, work and visit Fairfax County.

Board of Supervisors Proclaims July 2024 Park and Recreation Month

At its July 16, 2024, meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed July Park and Recreation Month in Fairfax County. NCS employees joined colleagues from the Fairfax County Park Authority, McLean Community Center and Reston Community Center to celebrate the diverse recreation opportunities available throughout Fairfax County.

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Programs and Services for Kids and Teens

Neighborhood and Community Services offers a variety of out-of-school time programs to keep Fairfax County kids and teens engaged outside of school hours.

Programs and Services for Older Adults

Neighborhood and Community Services offers a variety of services for older adults, 50 years old and over, in Fairfax County.

Therapeutic Recreation Services

Opportunities for individuals of all ages with disabilities to develop skills that enable participation in recreation and leisure programs of their choice.

Athletic Services and Community Use Scheduling

The Athletic Services Unit works to promote access to and engagement in athletic activities for resident athletes of all ages and abilities.

NCS Camps

The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) offers a variety of youth and teen camps during Fairfax County Public School's winter, spring and summer breaks. Programs are offered at public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. All programs offer reduced fees for eligible families. Registration for Summer 2025 Camp Fairfax (staggered enrollment process), Teens in Action and VIP camps begins in March 2025.

School Age Child Care (SACC)

School Age Child Care (SACC) Program provides fun, safe and educational care for children in kindergarten-sixth grade before school, after school and during school breaks in public elementary schools and community centers across Fairfax County.

Find NCS Facilities

NCS offers Community Centers, Senior Centers, Teen Centers and Technology Programs across Fairfax County. Use this interactive tool to search and filter all NCS facilities based on need or neighborhood.
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NCS Activity Calendars

Neighborhood and Community Services offers programs, activities and classes for individuals of all ages, abilities and interests. Click on the center of your choice below for details of upcoming activities. All calendars are subject to change. NOTE: Calendars include two to three months of programming. Scroll down within each calendar to see future months' schedules. Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate Herndon Senior Center Hollin Hall Senior Center Huntington Community Center Hybla Valley Community Center Hybla Valley Community Center (in Spanish) James Lee Community Center James Lee Senior Center James Lee Teen Center Jim Scott Community Center Jim Scott Senior Center Kingstowne Center for Active Adults Lewinsville Senior Center Lincolnia Senior Center Little River Glen Senior Center Lorton Community Center Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey’s Minnie H. Peyton Senior Center at Bailey’s Mott Community Center Pimmit Hills Senior Center Reston Teen Center Sully Community Center Sully Senior Center Wakefield Senior Center Willston Multicultural Center

Community Centers

Fairfax County Community Centers offer programs, events and activities for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Virtual Center for Active Adults

The goal of the Virtual Center for Active Adults is to enrich the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities in Northern Virginia while combatting isolation. Here you can connect with your peers, engage in a variety of activities and discover useful resources. Join live, interactive programs and engage with other adults. You can also watch prerecorded programs on-demand on your own schedule.

NCS Careers

As part of the Health and Human Services system, the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) connects Fairfax County residents with a continuum of county- and community-based resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. Fairfax County offers two different types of paid positions. Merit positions offer full benefits. Non-Merit/Seasonal positions offer no, or limited benefits. FULL-TIME (Merit) Job Listings seasonal/year-round part-time Jobs .department-events {padding-bottom:0!important;} .department-events {padding-bottom:0!important;}

Become an NCS Volunteer!

Help build strong, supportive communities by sharing your time, talents and experience with your neighbors - become a NCS Volunteer!

FInd More Recreational Opportunities

Multiple Fairfax County agencies offer recreational programs to meet the community's diverse recreational needs. Find more opportunities:

Related Resources

Fairfax County Park Authority

McLean Community Center

Reston Community Center

Fairfax County Public Libraries

Fairfax County Camps

Arts in Fairfax County

NCS Home Page

Neighborhood and Community Services

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