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CONTACT INFORMATION: Visitor Center Hours: Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
703-759-9018 TTY 711
FCPARiverbend@fairfaxcounty.gov
8700 Potomac Hills Street
Great Falls, Virginia
fairfaxparks
Andrew Wilk
Manager

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Riverbend Park Scouting Adventures

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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Not a member yet? Sign up today or call 703-222-4664.
After registering, check for any badge preparation homework and for details on what to bring.

Be sure the requirements you are reading are for Riverbend Park!

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There is a minimum charge of ten scouts for by-request programs.


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Scouts BSA Merit Badges

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

Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at Riverbend.

  • Archaeology Merit Badge
  • Astronomy Merit Badge
  • Backpacking Merit Badge
  • Bird Study Merit Badge
  • Camping Merit Badge
  • Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
  • Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
  • Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
  • Communication Merit Badge
  • Environmental Science Merit Badge
  • Exploration Merit Badge
  • Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badge
  • Fishing Merit Badge
  • Forestry Merit Badge
  • Indian Lore Merit Badge
  • Insect Study Merit Badge
  • Kayaking Merit Badge
  • Mammal Study Merit Badge
  • Nature Merit Badge
  • Plant Science Merit Badge
  • Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge
  • Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge
  • Space Exploration Merit Badge
  • Sustainability Merit Badge
  • Wilderness Survival Merit Badge

GIRL SCOUTS

Daisy

Length: 1 hour

Requirements: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements: All

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3

Length: 2 hous

Requirements Covered: Blue Bucket and Firefly award are earned. Ideas for a "Take Action Project" are discussed upon conclusion. This project satisfies the Clover award.

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3

Length: 1 hour

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3

Brownies

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements: All

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements: All

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Juniors

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: 1–4

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Cadettes

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Note: We will be doing mock camping instead of an overnight. Your troop may choose to camp elsewhere at a later date to get the full experience!

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Senior

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 3 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Cost: $40 per person

Canoeing: 6 person minimum, 12 person maximum

Kayaking: 5 person minimum, 10 person maximum

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ambassador

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

CUB SCOUTS

Lion

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: 1–3

Scouts will receive project ideas and recommendations for completing the final requirement of this elective, which states: “Participate in a conservation project."

Length: 1 hour

Requirements: All

Tigers

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements: 1–3

Scouts will receive project ideas and recommendations for completing the final requirement of this elective, which states: “Participate in a conservation project."

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements: All

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Wolves

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements: 1–3

Scouts will receive project ideas and recommendations for completing the final requirement of this elective, which states: “Participate in a conservation project."

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements: All

Length: 1.5 hours

Requirements Covered: 1-6

Bears

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: 1–4

Scouts will receive project ideas and recommendations for completing the final requirement of this elective, which states: “Participate in a conservation project."

Length: 2 hours

Requirements Covered: All

Webelos

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: 1–5

Scouts will receive project ideas and recommendations for completing the final requirement of this elective, which states: “Participate in a conservation project."

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: All

Arrow of Light

Length: 3 hours

Requirements: 1–5

Scouts will receive project ideas and recommendations for completing the final requirement of this elective, which states: “Participate in a conservation project."

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: All

Length: 2 hours

Requirements: All

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