Hidden Oaks Nature Center

CONTACT INFORMATION: Hidden Oaks Nature Center is open for walk-in visitation Monday, Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Tuesdays.
703-941-1065 TTY 711
7701 Royce Street
Annandale, Virginia
Kristina Watts
Site Manager

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center Scouting Adventures

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By Request Scouting Program Pricing

  • $10 per person for hour program
  • $15 per person for 90 minute program
  • $20 per person for 2 hour program.

Merit Badge Fees

Fees are listed under each badge’s registration page

Merit Badge Fees

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  Troops are invited to call and schedule a time to work on badges.

  • The minimum charge for by-request Cub Scout and Girl Scout programs is for 12 scouts.
  • The minimum charge for by-request Scout BSA programs is for eight scouts.
  • Registration and advanced payment are required for all scout programs.
  • To register, call 703-941-1065.
  • Programs meet all requirements for badges.
  • Hidden Oaks is happy to tailor a program to meet your needs and can schedule a program for groups of 12 or more scouts on a range of topics. Hidden Oaks naturalists lead many nature, science and art badge, loop and pin–related programs.
  • Schedule a badge-related or live reptile and amphibian program at Hidden Oaks or at your regular meeting site.

Scout Program Request Form

GIRL SCOUTS

Daisy

Length: 1 hour

Length: 1 hour

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 2 hours

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Brownies

Length: 1 hour

Length: 1 hour

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes 

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Length: 1 hour

Juniors

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Requirements Covered: All

Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cadettes

Length: 1 hours

Length: 2 hours

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Seniors

Length: 2 hours

Programs For All Levels

Length: 1 hour

Length: 1 hour

Length: Varies by project

CUB SCOUTS

Tigers

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All

Wolf

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Webelos

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: All


Scout Volunteers

  • Do what you enjoy. Hidden Oaks Nature Center has opportunities for teen and adult volunteers.
  • Work with animals, kids, trails, or help at the front desk.
  • Support the park mission of natural and cultural resource education and protection, and improve county residents' quality of life through recreation.
  • Put your passion for natural resource protection, gardening, animal care or education into action.
  • Keep in mind, it's safer and more fun to work outdoors with a friend.

Ask at the front desk for a Volunteer Application or apply online.

Several scouts stand with a bench they built for Nature Playce at Hidden Oaks
  Scouts played a major role in the construction of Nature Playce at Hidden Oaks.

 

Programs / Activities

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Birdwatching
Birthday Parties
Campfires
Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Field Trips
Hidden Oaks On Your Own
Plants and Wildlife
Scouts
Astronomy

Facilities / Rentals

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Nature Center
Nature Playce
Picnic
Rental Facilities
Trails
Chain Saw Tree Sculpture

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