Hidden Pond Nature Center

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Nature Center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Tuesdays), and weekends from 12-5 p.m.
703-451-9588 TTY 711
8511 Greeley Blvd.
Springfield, Virginia
Jim Serfass
Manager

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Scouting Program Pricing

  • $3.50 per person per half-hour
  • Minimum charge: 10 scouts
  • Example rates:
    • 30 minutes: $3.50 per person
    • 1 hour: $7 per person
    • 1.5 hours: $11 per person
    • 2 hours: $14 per person
  • Additional Fees*:
    • Programs marked * have an additional fee of $2 per person

Merit Badge Fees

Fees are listed under each badge’s registration page

Scouting programs at Hidden Pond are perfect for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Scouts BSA and other youth groups ready to explore nature, learn new skills and have fun outdoors.

Scouting Information:

  • All scouting programs at Hidden Pond are by-request meaning, we will schedule the program, date and time that works best for your troop and our team.
  • Programs can be scheduled during the school year, based on staff availability and other park events.
  • Reservations for the year begin on January 5 at 10 a.m.
  • Cancelations and Weather
    • Cancelations should be made at least two weeks before the program start dates.
    • Programs run rain or shine.
    • In the event of severe weather, programs may be cancel, adjusted or rescheduled for safety.
  • Troop/Group must pay for a minimum of ten scouts.
  • To meet badge requirements, certain scouting programs may need to take place at specific times of day—such as in the evening or at night. Evening programs are noted below.
  • Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

How to Request a Program

  • Submit the online request form
  • Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance
  • Want something different? Ask about:
    • Customized programs
    • Guided hikes
    • Live animal talk

Questions?

Contact our Scout Coordinator: fcpaHiddenPondPrograms@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-451-9588

Notice

There is a minimum 10-person fee for scout programs at Hidden Pond. A group smaller than 10 scouts will be charged the 10-person minimum.


Scout Program Request Form

Cub Scouts Program Offered:

Lions

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1 Hour Program

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1 Hour Program

Tigers

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1 Hour Program

  • Meets Requirements: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets Requirements: 1, 2, 3, 4  
  • 1 Hour Program
  • Evening Hours Only

Wolf

  • Meets Requirements: 1A, 1B, 1D, 2A, 2C
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1.5 Hour Program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets Requirements 1-6
  • 1.5 Hour Program

Bears

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets all Requirements
  • 1.5 Hour Program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person

Webelo

  • Meets Requirements 2, 3A, 3B, 4
  • 1.5 Hour Program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Meets Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets Requirements 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9A
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets All Requirements 
  • 1.5 Hour Program

  • Meets Requirements 1A, 1B, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2F, 2G, 2H 
  • 2 Hour Program

  • Meets All Requirements 
  • 2 Hour Program

Girl Scout Programs Offered:

Daisy

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

Brownies

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers Steps 1, 2, 3, 5
  • 1 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Additional Campfire Fees Apply: $2 per person

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

Juniors

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Additional Campfire Fees Apply: $2 per person
  • Night Program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program

  • Covers Steps 1-4
  • 1 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers Steps 1, 2, 3, 5
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  
  • Night Program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program

Cadettes

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program
  • Night Program

  • Covers Steps 1-4
  • 1 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

Seniors

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 2 hour program

Ambassadors

  • Covers Steps 1, 2, 3, 5
  • 1.5 hour program
  • *Supply Fees: $2 per person  

  • Covers All Steps 
  • 1.5 hour program

  • Covers All Steps except second project
  • 3 hour program

American Heritage Girl Programs Available

  •   Zoology
  •   Nature & Wildlife
  •   Fire Safety and Fire Building
  •   Gardening & Plant Science
  •   Geology
  •   Insect-a Inspect-a

Several scouts removing duckweed from the waters of Hidden Pond

 

 

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