Ellanor C. Lawrence Park offers scout programs that can be scheduled through Parktakes Online or by request.
Programs will cover as many badge requirements as time allows.
703-631-0013
TTY 711
John Shafer,
Manager
VDOT Paving
VDOT plans on paving the Ellanor C. Lawrence Athletic Field’s access road and all major roads leading into the park starting Sunday, June 26 thru June 30, 2022 . The paving will be completed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. for the duration of the project. The park will close no later than 9:30 p.m. to ensure all patrons are out of the park before work begins. Thank you for your cooperation and we regret any inconvenience.
Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center Construction Begins
Active construction is anticipated to be completed by early 2023. Residents should expect occasional construction traffic entering and exiting the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park/Cabell’s Mill entrance. The park is located at 5235 Walney Road in Centerville, VA.
To sign up online you need a Parktakes account and a Visa or MasterCard. No account yet? Create your account today! or call 703-222-4664.
(Does not apply to merit badges)
The base price for scout programs is $3.50 per person for each half-hour of a program.
There may be additional fees for supplies or tours.
0.5 hours = $3.50 / person
1 hour = $7 / person
1.5 hours = $11 / person
2 hours = $14 / person
Merit badge fees are listed on each badge's registration page.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park offers scout programs that can be scheduled through Parktakes Online or by request.
Programs will cover as many badge requirements as time allows.
View Scouting Programs
To book a program or inquire about costs, please email Lara.Dolata@fairfaxcounty.gov or call (703)-631-0013.
We will do our best to get back to you within 10 days of your request. Note that reservations are not confirmed until we receive payment for the minimum number scouts for a program. Please call Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013, with questions.
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Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: 1-4 and 7
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Requirements Covered: 1-4 and 6
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Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: 1 and 3b
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Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: 2-9
Length: 1.5 hour
Requirements Covered: 1-4 and 6-7
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Requirements Covered: "Start Our Animal Adventure" Session 1 and "Caring that Counts" Session 2
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Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: All requirements except Bring a Snack
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Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 5 (all except #4)
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Requirements Covered: All except #5
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Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 4, 5
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Requirements Covered: All except for “Take Action” project. Suggestions for project ideas will be given to leaders upon conclusion.
Length: 2 hours
Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: All
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Requirements Covered: What is a food print? Learn where food comes from. Food foraging, food miles, COOL labeling, mapping your pantry. What is a locavore? Learn about the agriculture of science of food in your region. Hands-on work in the park compost area, and tour the park beehive and gardens. These topics are from the Science section of the Sow What? Journey Assets.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park also offers self-guided Badge Packs for Jr. Girl Scouts, Brownies and Webelos, complete with badge requirements, suggested hikes, activities and natural history information.
Each year, Ellanor C. Lawrence can accept a limited number of scout projects to complete Eagle, Bronze, Silver and Gold Award requirements. If you’d like to propose a project for the park, please email Thea.Angeli@fairfaxcounty.gov.
