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Supplement your child's science or history lessons with real experiences and application of the concepts required in the Virginia Standards of Learning. Registration is limited to allow for social distancing. All attendees, parents and students must register to control group size. These are not drop-off programs. One adult must register with each family/pod.
For a family or pod of up to 9 people
Bring your student to the park, and learn about subjects that reflect your student's school curriculum. These small-group explorations are engaging and interactive.
Contact us for availability by phone at 703-631-0013, or email Karen.Monroe@FairfaxCounty.gov.
Schools, Groups of 10 or More, Multiple Families/Pods
Due to limited staffing, we have reduced the number of open field trip slots on our reservation calendar. To check on availabilities or to request a date less than two weeks in advance, please contact us by phone at 703-631-0013 or email at Karen.Monroe@FairfaxCounty.gov.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is well suited to reinforce students’ knowledge of Virginia history and natural resources. Its 650 acres feature historic structures, evidence of past land use, and diverse natural habitats. Students can see firsthand the relationships among plants, animals and their environments and human impacts on the natural world. The Walney Visitor Center features a live animal display and exhibits about the parkland’s history.
Unless otherwise noted, field trips meet at the Walney Visitor Center, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, Va., 20151.
Although SOL correlations are noted in the program descriptions, most programs can be tailored to meet the needs of pre-school through sixth grades with advance notice. Please discuss your field trip goals with a naturalist when you reserve a program date. Note that programs fill quickly and that students may be divided into smaller groups.
Programs are available Monday through Friday mornings from September until June. If staff is available, programs may be scheduled on select afternoons.
Fees
Fairfax County Schools
1 hour programs - $6 each for students and chaperones
1.5 hour programs - $8 each for students and chaperones
2 hour programs - $10 each for students and chaperones
Out-of-County Schools
1 hour programs - $7 each for students and chaperones
1.5 hour programs - $9 each for students and chaperones
2 hour programs - $11 each for students and chaperones
Payment in full is due on the day of your visit. Visa, MasterCard, or checks payable to “Fairfax County Park Authority” are accepted at Walney Visitor Center.