Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Lake Fairfax Scout Programs


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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

Scouts BSA Merit Badge Programs

Scouts should review the official merit badge requirements before class. Requirements may change, so always check Scouting America or Scoutbook for the latest version.

Important Information for Scouts and Families

Most merit badges are not designed to be completed in one session. Some requirements must be completed before class, and some may require additional work after class before a blue card can be signed.

Please Bring:

  • Blue card (Application for Merit Badge)
  • Completed prework
  • Pen or pencil
  • Water bottle
  • Snack or lunch
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Closed-toe shoes

Scouts should be prepared to discuss and present completed prework during class. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay. Programs follow all Scouts BSA youth protection policies.


Merit Badge Programs and Requirements

This program includes indoor and outdoor activities and is approximately five hours long. Scouts should dress for the weather, as portions of the program may take place outdoors.

Requirements Covered

The program covers requirements 1-11 for the Environmental Science Merit Badge.

Required Before Class

Complete the following requirements before attending:

  • Requirement 1: Environmental science
  • Requirement 2: Ecology
  • Requirement 4: Water pollution
  • Requirement 5: Land pollution
  • Requirement 6: Rare, threatened or endangered species
  • Requirement 11: Environmental science careers

Additional Work After Class

No additional work is required if all prework and in-class requirements are completed. Scouts who do not complete all requirements during the program may receive a partial completion and finish remaining requirements with a merit badge counselor.

This program includes discussion, activities and group participation and is approximately four hours long.

Requirements Covered

The program covers requirements 1-9 for the Sustainability Merit Badge.

Required Before Class

Complete the following requirements before attending:

  • Requirement 1: Sustainability
  • Requirement 2: Water
  • Requirement 6: Stuff
  • Requirement 8: Sustainability in Scouting and daily life
  • Requirement 9: Sustainability careers

Additional Work After Class

No additional work is required if all prework and in-class requirements are completed. Scouts who do not complete all requirements during the program may receive a partial completion and finish remaining requirements with a merit badge counselor.

Questions?

For questions about merit badge requirements, prework, postwork or blue card sign-off, please contact Stephanie Jones at Stephanie.Jones@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-246-5931.


Requirements for Camping and Oceanography Merit Badges

Girl Scout Badges

Brownies

  • Outdoor Adventurer
  • Requirements: all

Daisy

  • Science and Nature
  • Requirements: all

Scout Program Request Form

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