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TextScout Programs in the Parks
Scouting programs have evolved
over the years, and the Park Authority is keeping pace with the latest
trends. Journey and badge programs are available for Girl Scouts and
you'll find everything from environmental workshops to skill based
programs that tie in with the Boy Scouts' merit badge requirements.
New courses are being offered each term and have been getting rave reviews. Tailored scouting programs are also available by request.
Scouts can complete some or all the requirements for badges at Fairfax County Park Authority nature centers, historic sites, working farm and RECenters.
To schedule a time just for your troop pick a program from our scouting menus.
 Girl Scout Menu |
 Cub Scout Menu |
 American Heritage Girl Menu |
Introducing "Help with the
Journey" Girl Scout programs! Come check out our Journey programs.
Each program is different and features three or more activities from
the journey books to help your girls on their way to learning, sharing,
and doing! Look for the foot prints Icon for sites offering Journey
programs.
Be sure to click the calendar icon 
to visit a
site's specific page for more details about availability.
Burke Lake Park
Boy Scout merit badges are offered that fulfill most of the requirements and certified merit badge counselors will work with your Scout to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
Clark House
Boy Scout merit badges are offered that fulfill most of the requirements and certified merit badge counselors from Hidden Oaks Nature Center will work with your Scout to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities. Girl Scout troops may also schedule their Sow What Journey here. Contact emily.cole@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-941-1065.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
Cub Run RECenter
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. Sessions may be scheduled for after school times, or Saturdays or Sundays. Call Chris Malm at 703-817-9407 for details and scheduling.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at Cub Run RECenter:
- Astronomy Merit Badge
- Bird Study Merit Badge
- Chemistry Merit Badge
- Environmental Science Merit Badge
- Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badge
- Forestry Merit Badge
- Geology Merit Badge
- Insect Study Merit Badge
- Nature Merit Badge
- Oceanography Merit Badge
- Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
- Sustainability Merit Badge
- Weather Merit Badge
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
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 703-759-2771 for information and reservations.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park now offers self-guided Badge Packs for Jr. Girl Scouts, Brownies and Webelos, complete with badge requirements, suggested hikes, activities and natural history information. Packs are available for a $12 rental fee and may be reserved in advance. Leaders are encouraged to check out a pack and help their scouts earn a badge. For more information and reservations, call 703-631-0013.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
Frying Pan Farm Park
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.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at Frying Pan Farm Park:
Green Spring Gardens
Call the Children's Program Coordinator at 703-642-5173 for information about the scout programs offered at this horticultural park and historic site.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Hidden Oaks naturalists offer a wide variety of Scouting program, project and activity options for all levels including Cub Scout and Webelo Adventures, Girl Scout Journeys and badge programs as well as Boy Scout merit badge classes. Boy Scout merit badges fulfill most of the requirements and certified merit badge counselors will work with your Scout to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities.
Register for a scheduled program or arrange a private program for your group for 12 or more Scouts. Contact emily.cole@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-941-1065.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
- Archaeology Merit Badge
- Astronomy Merit Badge
- Art Merit Badge
- Communication Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the World
- Energy Merit Badge
- Environmental Science Merit Badge
- Exploration Merit Badge
- Forestry Merit Badge
- Game Design Merit Badge
- Geology Merit Badge
- Indian Lore Merit Badge
- Mammal Study Merit Badge
- Mining in Society Merit Badge
- Oceanography Merit Badge
- Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge
- Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
- Space Exploration Merit Badge
- Sustainability Merit Badge
- Weather Merit Badge
Hidden Pond Nature Center
Boy and Girl Scout badge programs are now available! These programs will be arranged and run by Hidden Pond staff and will be run at our site.
Programs are $5 per scout for 1 hour, $8 per scout for 1.5 hours, and $10 per scout for 2 hours. We charge for a minimum of 12 scouts. Campfires are $20 extra for the 12 scout minimum, and $2 more for each additional scout.
Contact Alexander.Barnard2@fairfaxcounty.gov at Hidden Pond Nature Center, or call us at 703-451-9588 to schedule a program.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
Huntley Meadows Park/Historic Huntley
Troops are invited to call and schedule a time for their troop to work on their 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.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
- American Heritage Merit Badge
- Archaeology Merit Badge
- Architecture and Landscaping Merit Badge
- Art Merit Badge
- Astronomy Merit Badge
- Bird Study Merit Badge
- Chemistry Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
- Citizenship in the World
- Enviro-science Merit Badge
- Fish and Wildlife Merit Badge
- Forestry Merit Badge
- Genealogy Merit Badge
- Indian Lore Merit Badge
- Insect Study Merit Badge
- Mammal Study Merit Badge
- Nature Study Merit Badge
- Plant Science Merit Badge
- Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge
- Sustainability Merit Badge
- Weather Merit Badge
Lake Fairfax
Boy Scout merit badges are offered that fulfill most of the requirements and certified merit badge counselors will work with your Scout to fulfill the remainder of the badge activities. Contact Christine.wu@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-471-5414.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
Mt. Vernon RECenter
Mt. Vernon RECenter offers 6 merit badge programs this summer for ages 11 to 17. For more information or to schedule your next scout program, call Sandy Kellogg at 703-768-3224.
Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park offers a variety of badge and Journey programs for Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts; badge programs for Bears, Webelos and Wolf scouts; and merit badge programs. Park also offers astronomy/skywatching events for Scouts. Visit the park website or call the park at 703-759-9018 for more information and reservations.
Click the links below to download requirements and pre-work information for merit badges offered at this site:
- Archaeology Merit Badge
- Astronomy Merit Badge
- Bird Study Merit Badg
- Camping Merit Badge
- Canoeing Merit Badge
- Environmental Science Merit Badge
- Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badge
- Fishing Merit Badge
- Geology Merit Badge
- Indian Lore Merit Badge
- Insect Study Merit Badge
- Kayaking Merit Badge
- Mammal Study Merit Badge
- Nature Merit Badge
- Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge
- Wilderness Survival Merit Badge
Sully Historic Site
Sully Historic Site offers a variety of badge programs for Boy and Girls Scouts of all ages and interests, including cooking in an open hearth kitchen and learning how to weave. For more information or to schedule your next scout program, call 703-437-1794 or visit Scouting at Sully.
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FCPA is committed to nondiscrimination in all programs, services, and activities. Special accommodations/alternative information formats will be provided upon request. Please call the information number 703-324-8563 at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline or event. TTY 703-803-3354.
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Scouts are invited to sign up for our prescheduled programs listed in Parktakes Online. New program coding allows online search of scheduled programs, individual online registration, and group registration by phone 703-222-4664. See current listings below:
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