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

Park Authority Scouting

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Menu of Girl Scout Offerings by Site
Scout Service Project Information

 

Welcome to Fairfax County Park Authority Scouting Page!

  • To sign up for a scouting program or for more information, please visit the individual site’s pages using the links below.
  • To reserve your next scout troop group class, Select ‘Scout Program Request Form’ on` the individual site’s pages using the links below.
Please note that pre-work information is on each individual site’s page using the links below.

Burke Lake Park Scout Programs

Boy Scout merit badges are offered that fulfill most of the badge requirements. Certified merit badge counselors will work with your scout to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities.

Burke Lake Park Scout Programs

Colvin Run Mill Scouting Adventures

Colvin Run Mill Historic Site offers Girl Scout, BSA Scout merit badge and Cub Scout programs. Troops are invited to sign up for prescheduled programs advertised in Parktakes or to call and schedule a time. Not all journeys or badges can be completed in one session. Call 703-759-2771 for information and reservations.

Colvin Run Mill Scouting Adventures

Cub Run Scout Programs

Cub Run offers Girl Scout, Scout BSA and Cub Scout programs. Troops are invited to sign up for scheduled programs advertised in Parktakes or to call and schedule a time that's more convenient. By-request programs have a minimum charge equal to eight scouts. Not all badges can be completed in one session. Sessions may be scheduled after school or on Saturdays or Sundays. Contact…

Cub Run Scout Programs

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Scouting Adventures

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park offers BSA Scout merit badges, Girl Scout and Cub Scout programs. Troops are invited to sign up for prescheduled programs advertised in Parktakes Online or to call and schedule a time for your troop with our trained naturalists and counselors. For information, please email Lara.Dolata@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-631-0013.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Scouting Adventures

Frying Pan Farm Park Scouting Adventures

Frying Pan hosts programs for scouts. Troops are invited to sign up for prescheduled programs advertised in Parktakes or call and schedule a time for their troop to work on their badges. Not all badges can be completed in one session. Call 703-437-9101 for details.

Frying Pan Farm Park Scouting Adventures

Green Spring Gardens Scouting Adventures

Green Spring Gardens hosts scout programs in which scouts explore and learn in the park’s Horticulture Center, Historic House, Glasshouse, gardens and native woodland habitat.

Green Spring Gardens Scouting Adventures

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Scouting Adventures

Hidden Oaks naturalists offer a variety of scouting program, project and activity options for all levels, including Cub Scout and Webelo Adventures, Girl Scout Journeys and badge programs. Boy Scout merit badge programs fulfill most of the requirements. Certified merit badge counselors work with scouts to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Scouting Adventures

Hidden Pond Nature Center Scouting Adventures

Girl Scout and Boy Scout badge programs are available at Hidden Pond Nature Center. These programs are arranged and led by Hidden Pond staff and are conducted at the park site.

Hidden Pond Nature Center Scouting Adventures

Huntley Meadows Scouting Adventures

Troops are invited to call and schedule a time to work on badges. Not all badges can be completed in one session. Programs are available on both weekdays and weekends and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Programs may be shortened due to bad weather. Please call the Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center at 703-768-2525.

Huntley Meadows Scouting Adventures

Lake Accotink Scouting Programs

Contact Lake Accotink Park staff at 703-768-2525 to schedule a program. If you have any questions, contactKaren.Roos@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Lake Accotink Scouting Programs

Lake Fairfax Scout Programs

Scouts BSA merit badges are offered that fulfill most badge requirements. Certified merit badge counselors work with your scout to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities. Contact Anna.Lindquist@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-471-5414 for any questions related to merit badge or by request programs.

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Lake Fairfax Scout Programs

Riverbend Park Scouting Adventures

Riverbend Park offers a variety of badge and Journey programs for Girl Scouts; badge programs for Bears, Webelos and Wolf scouts; and Scouts BSA merit badge programs.

Riverbend Park Scouting Adventures

Scout Service Projects

This web page provides information for scouts interested in pursuing a service project with FCPA.

Scout Service Projects

Sully Historic Site Scouting Adventures

Sully Historic Site offers a variety of programs for Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages and interests, including cooking in an open hearth kitchen and learning to weave. These hands-on programs meet most scout requirements. Programs are one to two hours long and are offered on weekends and weekdays. The cost depends on the length of the class and supplies.

Sully Historic Site Scouting Adventures

Turner Farm Observatory Park Scouting

Observatory Park at Turner Farm offers badges and Journey programs with an astronomy theme.

Turner Farm Observatory Park Scouting

Dark Sky Patch for Daisy and Brownie

Be the first to earn the new Girl Scouts Nation's Capital (GSCNC) official Dark Sky Patch. 

  • Understand the importance of dark skies and how to protect this resource
  • See the effects of light pollution
  • Learn how to make changes to reduce light pollution
  • Share your new knowledge
  • Patch included
Learn More

 

 

Dark Sky Patch for Daisy and Brownie

Be the first to earn the new Girl Scouts Nation's Capital (GSCNC) official Dark Sky Patch. 

  • Understand the importance of dark skies and how to protect this resource
  • See the effects of light pollution
  • Learn how to make changes to reduce light pollution
  • Share your new knowledge
  • Patch included
Learn More

scout participants watching instructor

Elevate your scouting journey this winter with our scouting programs designed to inspire growth, learning and adventure!

Activity Name Place Start Date Schedule Price Learn More
DGS-Space Science Explorer
  Riverbend Park  Jan. 19  6:30-7:30 p.m. $7 Learn More
Camping Merit Badge
  Lake Fairfax Park  Jan. 20  10 a.m.-3 p.m. $60 Learn More
Start Your Journey-Get Moving -JGS
  Cub Run Rec Center  Jan. 20  5:30-6:30 p.m. $21 Learn More
JGS-Detective
  Cub Run Rec Center  Jan. 21  11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
  Colvin Run Mill  Jan. 25  9 a.m.-1 p.m. $48 Learn More
CGS-Woodworker
  Colvin Run Mill  Jan. 25  2-3:30 p.m. $12 Learn More
JGS-Robotics
  Cub Run Rec Center  Jan. 26  12:30-4:30 p.m. $36 Learn More
Oceanography Merit Badge
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Jan. 26  1-5 p.m. $48 Learn More
DGS-Science In Nature Badge Combo
  Lake Fairfax Park  Jan. 26  2:30-4:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
BGS-Robotics
  Cub Run Rec Center  Jan. 26  5:30-6:30 p.m. $23 Learn More
BGS-Space Science Adventurer
  Burke Lake Park  Jan. 26  5:30-6:30 p.m. $7 Learn More
Into the Wild-Webelos Elective
  Ellanor C. Lawrence Park  Jan. 27  3-4:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
CGS-Space Science Researcher
  Turner Farm Park  Jan. 27  6-8:30 p.m. $14 Learn More
JGS-Animal Habitats
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Jan. 30  6-7:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
BGS-Space Science Adventurer
  Riverbend Park  Feb. 02  6-7:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
Earth Rocks-Webelos Elective
  Ellanor C. Lawrence Park  Feb. 03  10-11:30 a.m. $11 Learn More
DGS-Buddy Camper
  Burke Lake Park  Feb. 04  1-2 p.m. $7 Learn More
CGS-Science of Happiness
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Feb. 08  6-8 p.m. $14 Learn More
Dark Sky Patch - Daisy & Brownie
  Ellanor C. Lawrence Park  Feb. 09  5-6:30 p.m. $9 Learn More
Communication Merit Badge
  Huntley Meadows Park  Feb. 10  10 a.m.-2 p.m. $44 Learn More
DGS-Make the World a Better Place
  Cub Run Rec Center  Feb. 10  10-11 a.m. $8 Learn More
Start Your Journey - Between Earth & Sky -DGS
  Cub Run Rec Center  Feb. 10  11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $8 Learn More
JGS-Geocacher
  Lake Fairfax Park  Feb. 10  12-2 p.m. $14 Learn More
Sustainability Merit Badge
  Riverbend Park  Feb. 10  12-4 p.m. $48 Learn More
Mining in Society Merit Badge
  Riverbend Park  Feb. 11  12-4 p.m. $48 Learn More
Environmental Science Merit Badge
  Lake Fairfax Park  Feb. 11  9 a.m.-2 p.m. $60 Learn More
JGS-Geocacher
  Burke Lake Park  Feb. 11  2-4 p.m. $14 Learn More
Forestry Merit Badge
  Cub Run Rec Center  Feb. 14  12-4 p.m. $48 Learn More
JGS-Space Science Investigator
  Riverbend Park  Feb. 16  6-8 p.m. $14 Learn More
AHG Explorer - Fire Safety & Firebuilding
  Lake Fairfax Park  Feb. 17  1:30-2:30 p.m. $7 Learn More
AHG Tenderheart - Fire Safety
  Burke Lake Park  Feb. 17  11 a.m.-12 p.m. $8 Learn More
Fur  Feathers and Ferns-Bear Adventure  Ellanor C. Lawrence Park  Feb. 17  9-10:30 a.m. $11 Learn More
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Feb. 18  12-5 p.m. $60 Learn More
Skills for Scouts - Fire Building
  Lake Fairfax Park  Feb. 18  1-2:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
  Historic Huntley  Feb. 19  10 a.m.-2 p.m. $48 Learn More
CGS-Babysitter
  Cub Run Rec Center  Feb. 19  1-4 p.m. $23 Learn More
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Feb. 19  1-5 p.m. $48 Learn More
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Feb. 19  8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $48 Learn More
DGS-Space Science Explorer
  Burke Lake Park  Feb. 23  5:30-6:30 p.m. $7 Learn More
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
  Huntley Meadows Park  Feb. 24  10 a.m.-3 p.m. $55 Learn More
JGS-Animal Habitats
  Burke Lake Park  Feb. 24  1-2:30 p.m. $11 Learn More
Campfire Safety for Girl Scouts
  Lake Fairfax Park  Feb. 24  2-3 p.m. $8 Learn More
Astronomy Merit Badge
  Turner Farm Park  Feb. 24  4:30-8:30 p.m. $48 Learn More
Environmental Science Merit Badge
  Ellanor C. Lawrence Park  Feb. 24  9 a.m.-2 p.m. $60 Learn More
Camping Merit Badge
  Lake Fairfax Park  Feb. 25  10 a.m.-3 p.m. $60 Learn More
Start Your Journey-Wonders of Water -BGS
  Hidden Oaks Nature Center  Feb. 28  6-8 p.m. $14 Learn More
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