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Fall Camps Are Calling!

Join us for camps throughout the school year! With selections for all ages and abilities, we invite you to build new skills, meet new friends and make new memories at camp.
When public school closes for student holidays/cultural observances, Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) hosts camps. The length of the camp depends on the school closure timing and the camp content; it can be anything from a single-day to multi-day sessions.

Tip: When looking for camps during the school year, choose the “Camps School Year” category.

Fall is for Camps

Seasonal camps are back in session this fall! Whenever Fairfax public schools close, Fairfax County Park Authority has you covered with exciting camp opportunities.

Get in on the action, register for camps on these dates:

Monday, Sept. 21
Monday, Oct. 12
Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 2-3

Fall in Love with Camps

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Extended Care

Extended Care provides one hour of additional care in the morning and/or afternoon for campers at their specific camp location. Only campers who already are enrolled in full-day camps can attend extended care. Camps ending before 4 p.m. are not eligible for extended care. Campers choose from supervised activities including board games, cards, drawing, coloring and age-appropriate movies. Registration for extended care is weekly — be sure to register for two weeks if your child is in a two-week camp.

Hours and Price

8-9 a.m., $40/week
4-5 p.m., $40/week

*Advance registration is required as space is limited. Register online of by phone 703-222-4664.

Electronic Forms for Camps!

Fairfax County Park Authority ePACT Network, a secure emergency network to collect medical and emergency contact information electronically. Those who register for camps will receive an email with a link to fill out required forms electronically. The use of ePACT replaces paper forms and ensures we have a way to communicate with you in the event of an unexpected situation.

Learn more about ePACT in the FAQs below

Next Steps for Registered Campers

Parent Handbook: Please download, read and become familiar with this resource.
Electronic Forms: Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) uses electronic forms for camps. All forms must be submitted electronically. Learn more below.
Access and Inclusion: FCPA welcomes campers of all abilities, backgrounds and experiences. Please let us know if your child has any emotional or behavioral challenges as well as any intellectual or physical disabilities.
- UPDATE: Please outline your specific needs in our new Electronic Form system, ePACT. If the request is less than 10 days before the start date, FCPA will attempt to provide services; however, we cannot guarantee your accommodation request will be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please contact us at fcpaaccess@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Licensed Camps: Check to see if your camp is licensed: Some camps are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services that require additional paperwork such as immunization record and proof of child’s identity.
- Licensed Camp Requirements

To review the Code of Conduct, you can check it out here:

Fairfax County Park Authority is proud to announce our adoption of ePACT Network for better safety! ePACT is a secure emergency network, that we will use to collect medical and emergency contact information electronically. Not only will ePACT replace paper forms (including the Code of Conduct; Emergency Information and Agreement; Pick Up Authorization; and Medical Authorization Forms), but it will also ensure we have a way to communicate with you in the event of an unexpected situation.

Please note: You must first register for camp and then you will receive an email with a link to fill out forms electronically. Learn more about ePACT in the FAQs below.

Why are you using ePACT? 

To save you time – With ePACT, you only need to complete your child’s information once. We can use that same record for other programs or in subsequent years 
Improved privacy and security – Eliminating paper forms ensures that your information is safe and secure. ePACT maintains the same levels of security as online banking, and limits access only to the administrators we assign for enhanced privacy.
Accessibility – Forms can be reviewed and submitted in both English and Spanish.
Better support – ePACT makes it easy for you to share comprehensive health and emergency contact details, so we can provide the best support to your child. You also can update this anytime and we will automatically receive those new details. 
Timely communication – Families have the ability to add in verified home and cell phone numbers as well as additional preferred emails. With these added communication types families will receive updated communications from programs via text, phone calls, and emails regarding inclement weather updates, program closures, etc.

How does it work?

New ePACT users can find helpful information online. New users will: 

Receive an email invite to share information with FCPA Camps
- Tip: Be sure to add @epactnetwork.com to your email's "whitelist" (e.g., mark sender as "not spam" or "not junk")
Click “Complete Request” to create a free account, or log-in if you already have an existing ePACT account. 
Enter the required information. 
Confirm and sign all consents and waivers then be sure to "Submit" to FCPA Camps.
You will receive a confirmation email when this has been shared.

Existing users asked to reconfirm information requests: 

You’ll receive an email invite to reconfirm your child's emergency information with FCPA Camp
Click “Complete Request” to log-in to your existing ePACT account. 
Update all required information. 
Confirm and sign all consents and waivers then be sure to “Submit”  to FCPA Camp. 
You will receive a confirmation email when this has been shared.

Existing users asked to update information: 

Visit epactnetwork.com to log-in to your existing ePACT account. 
Update any necessary information, like medical conditions, phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc. 
Confirm and sign all consents and waivers then be sure to “Submit” to FCPA Camp. 
You will receive a confirmation email when this has been shared.

Where can I find more information? 

For ePACT assistance, please review their informational packet (English); Para leer el paquete en Español, haga clic aquí. Find additional information online: ePACT Help & Support.

If you have any questions, please contact FCPA Camps team at camps@fairfaxcounty.gov.

All cancellations/transfers/refunds/credits require 14 days advance notice of the camp you are cancelling.
Camp cancellations may be done online through your house account. There is a $25 cancellation fee applied to all refunds.
If you cancel your camp within 13 days of the start of camp, you will NOT receive money back, but the system will allow you to drop out.
Transfers may not be done online. If you wish to transfer from one camp to another, you can avoid the cancellation fee by contacting the registration desk (703-222-4664) to process the change. Transfers require 14 days advance notice for the camp you are withdrawing from. Transfers cannot be done within 13 days of the start of a camp. If your camp starts in less than 2 weeks and you are on a waitlist for another camp during the same timeframe, you may be removed from the waitlist.
You can request a refund or transfer 14 days in advance by emailing us at camps@fairfaxcounty.gov.
There are no refunds or credits for missed days due to work/vacation schedules, sick days or other non-emergency reasons.
Within 14 days of the start of a camp session, refunds are only approved for medical emergencies with a doctor's note if it is received before the camp ends.
If a medical emergency occurs during camp, a doctor's note is required within 24 hours for a pro-rated refund. Requests received after the camp session ends will not be granted.

"My four-year-old, who is generally a bit introverted and wary of new experiences, had fun every day!"

"My kids absolutely loved this camp, they came home excited to share what they did and to get us all cooking together at home."

"The camp counselors had passion for the topics and an ability to connect with the kids."

"All the teachers were so passionate and very informative. My kid loves to go to the camp every day and were really excited about what he made at camp!"

"I loved that my daughter got to meet the animals, engage with friends and be in a structured environment this summer."

"The facility was nice. The staff was great. My son came home every day in a great mood and said he had an awesome day."

"Counselors were very encouraging. My daughters are special needs and tend to have social behavioral concerns, but they had zero issues, felt like part of the group and had a blast!"

"The variety of the activities was wonderful. The counselors were very engaging, kind and communicative. We really enjoyed this camp - you've set a high bar for the rest of the summer!"

"My child really enjoyed this virtual camp. The emails before were great and we had all the info we needed to get him set up the first day without any issues. He really enjoyed the staff and learned a lot."

"The instructors were wonderful. Our daughter came home excited about what she was learning. Pick-up and drop-off were extremely organized. Just a great experience all around."

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