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So many camps, so little summer For area public schools, summer break is just shy of 11 weeks. While all kids welcome the break, boredom can set in pretty quickly. Fortunately, our area is full of summer camp programs that are engaging, educational and full of fun.

In Fauquier and Prince William counties, there are camps focused on every pursuit under the sun. To help you find the best choices for your kids, our Guide

to Summer Camps includes a smattering of everything: from camps focused on hiking, fishing and archery to aquatics, sports, fine arts and STEM pursuits, like computer coding and robotics. There’s truly something for every kid.

This guide aims to help readers find out which local organizations offer summer camps in each category.

Most listings include specif-

ics such as dates and times, but some camps were still firming up their summer schedules when our guide went to print.

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Get into the game with sports camps ......................................... 4 Arts camps put kids in the spotlight .......................................... 6 Avoid summer ‘brain-drain’ with STEM camps............................. 8 History-focused camps combine learning and fun....................... 9 Get out! Camps to help kids explore the great outdoors............ 10 Special camps for kids with special needs................................. 12 Swimming, sailing, paddling: So many ways to beat the heat .... 14

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Get into the game with sports camps

By Delia Engstrom Contributing Writer

Summer camps are an opportunity for kids to improve athletic skills in their favorite sport or try out a variety of options to find the perfect fit. According to LeagueNetwork.com, involvement in sports offers more than just physical benefits. Participating in a sport also: • Develops self-esteem: A high-five, pat on the back, thumbs up, or even a nod of approval – these are simple gestures that can help build confidence in kids. You’ll often see these signals come from teammates and coaches when they want to recognize someone for a job well done.

Kids also develop self-confidence the more they learn about themselves and their abilities.

• Provides regular exercise: When kids play sports, they probably don’t even realize how much healthier

they are becoming. They are building stamina and endurance. Their hearts are getting healthier thanks to all the aerobic activity, and they’re maintaining a healthy body weight, which will help them ward off diseases associated with obesity.

• Teaches time management: Youth athletes have been observed to be better students. Through sports, kids learn about time management and discipline.

Tyler Kennedy Hockey Camp: Ages 10-15, June 22-26. Haymarket Iceplex presents former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy. Campers will be taught complete skill development in an up-beat and repetitive environment for understanding and mastery. Skating, stick-handling, edge work, puck control and more will be covered. Visit haymarketiceplex. com for more information on all of the summer camps they are offering.

Battlefield Park Polo Club: Ages 4-15; multiple weeks; full-day and overnight. Horseback riding, stable management, arts and crafts and games are all part of the fun scheduled during their Summer Riding programs. Visit battlefieldparkpolo. com for the complete schedule of their 2020 camp programming.

Fauquier County Parks and Recreation is dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for all people in Fauquier County. Register for all Fauquier County Parks and Recreation summer camps at fauquiercounty.gov. Many sports camps are offered throughout the summer including: • Bambino Blastball: Ages 3-5, June 15-18 and July 13-16, half day. This camp is held at Vint Hill Village Green and offers plenty of action, teaching the basic concepts of T-ball with foam bats, no gloves and squeaky bases! After campers

learn the basics, let the games begin. Campers should bring water and a healthy snack.

• Little Tigers Karate Mini Camp: Ages 5-14, June 29-July 2, 9-11 a.m..

Develop a solid foundation of karate basics, while learning self-control, discipline and respect. Benefits of karate include physical development, healthy habits and confidence.

Jr. Wizards Basketball Camps: Ages 6-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Various weeks and locations. Designed to emphasize instruction, improvement and team concepts in a fun environment.

All campers receive a voucher towards a 2020-21 Washington Wizards home game and a souvenir shirt. Camps are held all summer long, including at locations in Sterling and Middleburg.

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Fauquier County Soccer Club camps improve players’ technical abilities and passion for the game. Campers will participate in activities and games, specifically designed to produce fun and competitive play, focusing on creativity and flair. Games and activities will include events such as futsal, soccer tennis, small-sided tournaments, finishing contests and street soccer.

Rain or shine, the camp will go on -no cancellations. Players will have full access to the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility for the duration of the camp. Each day, players will have to time to enjoy the WARF waterpark, and relax in the social area. All weeks are overseen and instructed by FCSC United Staff Coaches. Collegiate players and junior staff coaches make up the balance of the staff. Register online at fcsc.org Prince William County Parks and Recreation encourages children to build relationships with one another, their counselors and the world around them. Through their summer camp programs, children try new things, build self-confidence, stay active and develop skills that they will continue to use throughout their life-

time. Sports-centered camps are offered around the county all summer long at various locations in half-day, full-day and evening programs. Register for all camps at pwcparks.org • Hour-long evening camps: Ages 6-13, 6-7 p.m., at Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center. For campers participating in other camps held during the daytime, this is a convenient way to also hone their skills in some of their favorite sports. Campers ages 6-13 can choose Beginners Lacrosse, Basketball and Volleyball offered during several sessions.

• Sampler Camp : Ages 6-9, Aug. 3-7, 6-7 p.m. Provides exposure to multiple sports like soccer and kickball; as well as activities like obstacle courses.

• USTA Junior Tennis Camp: Ages 7-13, June 22-25, July 13-16, and August 3-6, half-day. Geared for future tennis pros who will learn match play, rules and etiquette. Modified equipment such as mini-nets and smaller courts will be used. Loaner equipment is available for all participants. This camp is held at Locust Shade Park and is ideal for beginner to intermediate players.

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Arts camps put kids in the spotlight

By Delia Engstrom Contributing Writer

The arts are considered vital to providing a well-rounded education and are a critical link between learning and success. Luckily, a wide range of summer camps are available to let creativity and confidence flow this summer.

Allegro is a nonprofit art school in Warrenton that brings the arts to life.

Through education, performance and community partnerships, they strive to develop the “whole artist.” Allegro camps provide opportunities to experience something new, improve existing skills and have fun. Visit www.allegrocsa.org to register or learn more about the following camps: • We Will Rock You! Rock Camp: Grades 6-9, July 13-17, 9 a.m.1 p.m. In this fast-paced camp, kids will become acquainted with

the roots of rock music. Students will also spend the week learning to play in a garage band. Camp is taught by Jerry Hull. Campers need to have a working knowledge of their instrument to join camp.

We are looking for guitar, bass guitar, drums, keys (piano) and vocalists. Students will hold a performance for parents the last day of camp.

• Harry Potter Camp: Grades 2-6, July 27-31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. With field trips around town, and guest teachers, this week is all about the world of Harry Potter! Enjoy crafts, games, theatre, music, new friends and exploration!

• Theatre Exploration: Grades 2-6, half-day. Campers will be taught all the ends and outs of musical theatre:

music, dance, auditioning, character development, script analysis and much more. Campers will enjoy the fun and practicality of what it is to be part of a theater troupe.

Edgemoor Art Studio is an award-winning educational art studio in Woodbridge. It encourages campers to discover their artistic spirit and gain confidence through creativity through camps for all ages. Early bird discounts are available until April 1 and a wide variety of camps are available from June 22-August 14. Visit www.edgemoorartstudioinc.com to register and see a complete list of offerings.

• Doll House Art Camp : Ages 4-12. June 22-26 and Aug. 3-7.

Half day. Create your very own house – or maybe even a garage,

restaurant or firehouse – the options are endless! Campers will paint and decorate the buildings they create; adding wallpaper, furniture, people, miniature food and art, flowers, trees, and more!

• Tweens 3-D Sculpture: Ages 1013, July 13-17, half-day. Kids are given a chance to explore sculpture and its place in art world. Different sculpting mediums will be experimented with including wire, wood, Styrofoam, soap, air dry clay and plaster. After lots of experimenting, tween artists will create freely to music, and take their masterpieces home. Materials and snack are included.

• Drawing Camp: Ages 12-17, Aug. 10-14, half-day. Beginner level artists will learn basic measuring,

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Pop Star Dance Camp: Ages 5-13, June 22-25 and July 13-16, half-day.

This Fauquier County Parks and Recreation camp invites kids to design their own costumes and bows and create their own makeup. Jazz, lyrical and hip-hop styles of dance will be taught to songs by all the favorite pop stars!

This camp takes place at Dreams of Dance in Warrenton. Visit fauquiercounty.gov to register.

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Registration is available at www. fctstage.org • The Addams Family Summer Camp: Ages 11-18, July 20-31, fullday. Celebrate wackiness in the best-selling Broadway musical adaptation for youth theaters. Campers will enjoy this musical theater camp that presents two performances, on July 31 and August 1.

• Take Center Stage: Ages 8-13, July 6-10, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Designed to showcase the talents of young performers, camp will consist of singing, dancing, and acting. Every camper will be showcased in songs, scenes and roles.

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Avoid summer ‘brain-drain’ with STEM camps

By Delia Engstrom Contributing Writer

Camps that focus on science, technology, engineering and math, the STEM subjects, offer campers—and parents—an opportunity to slow the “brain drain” that occurs for kids each summer. Students potentially lose the academic progress they’ve gained over the previous school year, and it can take weeks to get back on track once school begins again in the fall.

Students involved in “hands-on, minds-on” STEM summer camps usually have so much fun, they forget they are also learning valuable skills.

The skills gained at STEM-based camps may prepare them for a future in science, technology, engineering or math pursuits.

STEM jobs will see a 13 percent increase between now and 2027. The greater Washington D.C. area is a thriving hub of all things science and technology related, which translates into a wide variety of camp options as well.

Health care Career Exploration Camp: Ages 14-18, June 22-25, half-day. Students will learn various skills they’d encounter in the medical field. This camp is offered by Lord Fairfax Community College Workforce Solutions. Campers will take a hands-on approach to medical assisting, phlebotomy, medical front office administration and pharmacy technician skills. Register for this and other

camps at lfccworkforce.com Code Ninjas Summer Camps: Ages 7-14, all summer, half- and fullday. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code through engaging game-based curriculums that teach teamwork, logic, math and problem-solving. At the Gainesville location, campers can experience Roblox Royale, Code Drones, Minecraft Modding and many STEM-based options all summer long. Enroll at codeninjas.com NOVA SySTEMic: Grades 3-12, various dates and locations. Led by STEM teachers and college students enrolled in STEM programs.

Camps focus on hands-on, projectbased learning that provides stu-

dents with excellent opportunities to begin exploring STEM fields and to chart a course for future STEM education and workforce opportunities. Topics include cybersecurity, rocketry, robotics and more. Schedules and registration is open now at http://www.nvcc.edu/ systemic/camps.html Fauquier Parks and Recreation knows kids of all ages love LEGOs. Register for these STEM camps and more at www.fauquiercounty.gov • Intro to STEM with Lego: Ages 5-7, June 8-12 and July 13-17, halfday. Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture with Legos. Design and build

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• STEM Challenge Using LEGO: Ages 5-12, June 8-12 and July 1317, half-day. The Force Awakens in an advanced engineering course for young Jedis. Build X-Wings, ATAT Walkers, Pod Racers and more from a galaxy far, far away.

ILITE: Grades K-12. Various dates and times. Camp ILITE stands for Inspiring Leaders in Technology and Engineering. This engaging camp program is run by Professor and Robotics coach Gail Drake at Battlefield High School. All camps take place at the school. Their 2020 schedule of camps will be available at a later date at ilite.us/outreach/SummerCamps.

History-focused camps combine learning and fun

By Delia Engstrom Contributing Writer

Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division offers a variety of half-day camps for kids to discover the history of Prince William County.

Campers experience the daily life, routines and struggles of those who lived in the area in previous centuries. Registration for these and other Historic Preservation Division camps is available at pwcparks.org.

• Civil War Basic Camp: Ages 8-12, July 20-24, half-day. Activities include enlistment, drills, uniforms and equipment. Campers will learn about food and shelters used by both Union and Confederate Infantry.

Held at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. Includes a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park.

• Civil War Advanced Camp: Ages 8-13, Aug. 17-21, half-day. This camp picks up where the Basic Camp left

off. Campers will speak with a famous officer from the war and expand on their Civil War knowledge.

They will learn about artillery drills and how to build a sunshade. Includes a field trip to Second Manassas Site Brawner Farm.

• Living at Rippon Lodge: Ages 6-14, June 29-July 2, half-day. What was it like to live at Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge 270 years ago?

What happened on the farm? What did children learn, eat, make, or do to contribute to the household so long ago? What did the Blackburns do to survive difficult periods of weather? Campers encounter life at the Blackburn’s homestead during the Colonial era at Rippon Lodge’s four-day camp.

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Get out!

Camps to help kids explore the great outdoors

The amount of time kids spend outdoors, whether in creative play or educational pursuits, has dropped drastically in the last decade. The average American child is now spending more than seven hours a day in front of an electronic device, according to research from Common Sense Media.

Experts agree less screen time and more “green” time can combat a variety of potential health issues, such as obesity, heart disease and vitamin deficiencies.

Luckily, Virginia is home to some beautiful outdoor spaces where kids can enjoy spending time outside.

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit in Broad Run, about 15 minutes west of Manassas, that protects and promotes the Bull Run Mountains through edu-

cation, research, and stewardship. As part of its mission, BRMC offers the following summer camps: • Budding Naturalist Camp: Ages 4-6, July 13-17, half-day. Campers are exposed to the outdoors and wildlife as they explore the Bull Run Mountains. Discovery hikes, frog and salamander searches, stream exploration and nature crafts.

• Summer Naturalist Camp: Ages 7-12, July 20-24 and July 27-31, full-day. Campers learn about different plants and animals found

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in the Bull Run Mountains and partake in bird-watching, butterfly and insect collecting and even snake-handling (if desired).

• Chesapeake Watershed Workshop: Ages 13-18, Aug. 3-6. Campers perform stream-monitoring, vegetation analyses and habitat evaluations at headwater streams on the Bull Run Mountains. This fullday workshop focuses on the conservation of the rivers and streams that flow into the Chesapeake Bay. Visit www.brmconservancy.org to register for all camps.

Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts: Teens in grades 9 through 12, July 12-18. The week-long 2020 Youth Conservation Camp on Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg brings together about 70 students to learn about Virginia’s natural resources from conservation professionals and Virginia Tech faculty. Most instruction is hands-on and outdoors.

Topics include: soils, water quality, forestry, wildlife, fisheries management, beekeeping and agricultural best management practices as well

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Camp Woods & Wildlife: Ages 13-16, June 22-27. Residential camp presented by the Virginia Department of Forestry at the 20,000-acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Professionals working in the field of natural resources lead activities, events and classes such as: sustainable forest management, forest ecology, wildlife management and more. Campers are selected from nominations made by teachers, forestry and wildlife professionals, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 4-H leaders, scout leaders and partner sponsoring organizations.

Nominations are available through April 10 and can be found at dof.virginia.gov/forestry/camp Northern Virginia 4-H Center: Ages 8-13, weeks vary depending on county of residence. Weeklong sleepaway camps at their picturesque Front Royal location. More than 20 choices of activities are available, including canoeing, archery and performing arts.

The center’s camps have consistently garnered acclaim for a positive, expe-

riential environment, with great outdoor programs and a passionate, highly skilled staff. Current 4-H members who reside in Fauquier County can register in person on Monday, March 16, at 24 Pelham St. in Warrenton for the July 14-18 session. Non-members can register beginning March 23.

Prince William registration takes place Thursday, March 27 at 8033 Ashton Ave., Suite 105 in Manassas for the July 19-23 session. Visit www.nova4h. com for more information.

The Clifton Institute seeks to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards to learn about the ecology of the northern Virginia Piedmont. Their 900-acre field station is home to all of their programming including the following camps: • Piedmont Polliwogs: Ages 4-6, June 22-26, half-day. Campers explore and engage with nature with outdoor story time, nature walks and related craft projects.

• Young Explorers: Ages 7-12, July 20-24, July 27-31, full-day. Campers will explore the field station with naturalists and learn about the plants and animals that live in the area. In the afternoon, children enjoy crafts

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This camp opportunity is perfect for girls who want to have fun and make new friends! We will enjoy activities that may include: crafts, recreation, playing games, singing, dancing, acting, Girl Scout traditions, and hands-on Science experiments! This is an outdoor camp. It will be rain or shine.

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and games to expand their knowledge of ecology and the environment. Visit cliftoninstitute.org.

Snips ‘n’ Snails Nature Mini Camp: Ages 3-5, 90 minutes. Campers explore the joys of the outdoors as they focus on a different nature theme each day and make crafts to take home. Offered through Fauquier Parks and Recreation. Check fauquiercounty.gov for more information.

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Special camps for kids with special needs

By Delia Engstrom Contributing Writer

Summer camps for special needs children can broaden their worldview by exposing them to other children, animals, sports and activities.

In fact, many times these summer camps can also expose kids without special needs to special needs children, expanding their worldview, too.

Here are some of the benefits of summer camps for special needs children:

Social skills

Camps offer a great opportunity

for special needs children to expand their social skills. While camps can provide a comparable social structure to the school setting, it’s often more fun and engaging for kids to be at camp than in school. Shy children might be so engaged that they come out of their shells. Kids who have a hard time making friends may bond with kids with similar disabilities.

In addition, many camps for special needs kids have support staff specifically trained to help them get out of their comfort zones and try new activities.

Physical fitness

All kids benefit emotionally and physically when they’re outdoors and running around. But special needs kids can’t always take part in sports teams or gym class, which is why summer camps can be so enriching for them. Many camps provide specific accommodations and activities that allow them to be more physical.

Nature camps allow children to get their bodies moving by gathering leaves, taking walks and climbing trees. This is a big plus for children from urban areas who wouldn’t otherwise get that kind of outdoor experi-

ence. In any of these camps, kids are experiencing the health benefits and good feelings associated with moving their bodies and being outdoors.

If children attend the same camps every summer, they get to see how much they’ve progressed.

Summer camps offer special needs kids many of the opportunities they offer any child: The opportunity to sing songs around a campfire, learn teamwork, enjoy nature and most of all, make new friends. Such experiences boost kids’ confidence and create happy memories that will stay with them throughout their lives.

Inclusion-based programs

Often the local parks and recreation programs have inclusion based activities where an effort is made to mainstream children with special needs. Several participation skills are examined in advance to determine if a program is suitable. Please contact the Parks and Rec departments in your area for further info about their inclusion programming.

Additional summer camp options for those with special needs include: Camp Easterseals UCP: Ages 8 and up, May 31 - Aug. 8, various

weeks, programs, overnight. Camp Easterseals UCP has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming for over 60 years for children and adults with special needs. In the beautiful countryside near Roanoke, campers will experience outdoor fun including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, zip lining, campfires and more.

More than 500 individuals attend their residential camps every year.

Camp Easterseals UCP is a fully accessible camp facility to accommodate campers with a wide range of special needs. Participants spend three to 26 days away from their normal caregivers and lives. While assistance is available through trained staff, independence is encouraged with new activities in a unique and supportive atmosphere.

In 2020, they will offer six- and 12-day long options of Good Times Retreat, Freedom Retreat, Independence Camp, Camp Can Do, Super Summer Camp, in addition to Family Week, which is designed for families with a loved one that has a disability or special need. All family members and friends are encouraged to attend as larger families do receive a cabin

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DANCE INTENSIVES with a performance at Locust Shade Park!

Piedmont Polliwogs June 22-26, 9am-12pm Ages 4-6 Cost: $95

Young Explorers Week 1: July 20-24, 9am-4pm Week 2: July 27-31, 9am-4pm Ages 7-12 Cost: $215

Young Scientists Research Experience July 6-11, 9am-4pm Ages 13-18 Cost: $350

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CAMPS Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Frozen, Mulan, and more!

CLASSES Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Pom Dance, Pre School, Adult

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with up to 20 beds in them. Visit easterseals.com/NCVA/ to choose from a variety of camping options Camp PALS: Ages 14-21, July 1925, overnight. Camp PALS was founded in 2004 by three high school students who had a simple but powerful concept -changing perspectives through relationships built on shared experiences.

Camp PALS strives to create immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals and build transformative friendships.

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Make this summer the best ever! Grab your friends and come to the Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier.

At the Club, you and your friends will have a great time meeting new people, participating in escape rooms and going to test limits when rock climbing. You can even participate in activities that prepare you for college or help you become careerready. Join the fun and register today!

- Character & Leadership - Health & Life Skills - Education & Career - The Arts - Sports & Fitness/Recreation - Weekly Field Trips

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sense of belonging, built around quality, accepting and caring people. With programs all over the country, the Northern Virginia option is held at Georgetown University. To register visit palsprograms.org.

Camp Aristotle: Kindergarten through 12th grade, June 29 – Aug. 7, full- and half-day: Camp Aristotle believes summer should be stress-free and full of fun. Activities are designed to foster friendships, self-awareness, exploration, and social success. Many campers have challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, receptive/expressive/pragmatic language challenges, and ADHD, however not all campers have a formal diagnosis. Perhaps they’ve had trouble with peer relationships or impulse control or experienced frustration at other camps where their needs were not respected. Teachers and staff at Camp Aristotle are specially trained to understand these needs. Camp is held at the Auburn School campus in Fairfax in weekly sessions. Visit the auburnschool.org for more information.

Open registration begins MARCH 1st $100 per week or $250 per month for Summer Camp

June 8th - July 31st 7:00 am - 6:00 pm BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FAUQUIER

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FUN FOR ALL AGES AT THE WARF! Membership Not Required

Come for the Day! Virtual Fitness at the WARF

Swimming, sailing, paddling: So many ways to beat the heat

By Delia Engstrom Contributing Writer

State-of-the-art indoor aquatic facilities and outdoor pools offer countless summer swim programs for kids of all ages and abilities. Learning to swim is fun and also provides added health benefits, such as healthy heart and lungs, increased stamina and improved balance and flexibility.

According to the National Safety Council, drownings are the second leading cause of preventable death in children under the age of 15, so participation in swim lessons -- either during the summer or year-round -is both a rewarding and safety-conscious choice.

Check with the parks and recreation departments in both Fauquier (fauquiercounty.gov) and Prince William County (pwcgov.org) to find a suitable location for swim lessons.

Fun, fitness and safety are not the only reasons children should learn to swim. Learning to swim also opens the door to a range of other activities that may require some basic swimming skills, such as rowing and sailing.

Splish Splash Summer Day Camp: Ages 6-12, June 29-July 2, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Enjoy a wet and wonderful week featuring water.

Campers can look forward to themebased games, crafts, activities and a trip to Vint Hill Pool. Offered by Fauquier County Parks and Recreation, this is an extended-hour camp with bus transportation provided from Warrenton Community Center.

Register at fauquiercounty.gov The WARF: Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility is a 59,738-squarefoot building featuring an 11-lane, 25-yard-by-25 meter, 364,000-gallon indoor competition pool; a 3,600-gallon therapeutic spa and a 68,000-gallon leisure pool with a water slide, lazy river, vortex and a zero-depth

Over 100 total group fitness classes offered weekly (all land and water group fitness classes are included with your membership at NO extra charge. Non-members pay just $10 per group fitness class) Go to www.warffitness.com to view our complete schedule.

Group, Semi-Private, & Private Swim Lessons offered for ALL ages year round!

Go to www.swimwarf.com or stop by the WARF anytime for more information.

TOWN OF WARRENTON Parks & Recreation

WARF Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility

Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility - WARF www.warfaquaticcenter.com 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 • 540.349.2520

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Weekly-themed fun for children ages 3 - 11! Extended day unnl 5pm Saint James’ Episcopal School, 73 Culpeper St, Warrenton saintjamesepiscopalschool.org Preschool 2 - Grade 5, faith-based, small class sizes, accredited by VAIS Now enrolling for 2020-2021!

entry for easy entrance by toddlers, seniors and those in wheelchairs.

Junior Lifeguard Camp: Ages 10-14. Learn the ins and outs of lifeguarding including: water safety, aquatic environment hazards, water rescue and first aid skills. Participants will work alongside the WARF lifeguard staff and gain valuable future job skills while having a lot of fun. The 2020 schedule wasn’t available at press time, but check for updates at warrentonva.gov.

Prince William Crew Association: A nonprofit based at the Oxford Boat House in Lake Ridge, is home of several local high school and adult crew programs. The boat house also serves as a launch pad for future rowers via their popular summer camps.

Details available at pwcacamps.org.

• Learn to Row: Grades 7-12. These camps are held for students who have no high-school level rowing experience. Learn basic rowing strokes and racing strategy while on the Occoquan River. The program is led by experienced coaches and high school rowers who volunteer with the program.

• Experienced rowers: Rowers

with one spring season of high school crew completed. Sign up for sculling (one-week sessions) and small-boat camps (four- and eight-week sessions) also occurring throughout the summer.

Quantico Marina: Ages 11-17, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., two-week sessions; call 703-784-2359 for 2020 schedule. Sail on the Potomac River while learning boating operations, rigging, navigation, safety, knot-tying and more.

Completion results in a Skipper (B) license. There will be four separate two-week sessions. Only 12 students are admitted in each session. The last day of camp involves campers taking parents out on the water. Children of active-duty and retired military are welcome, in addition to children of DOD civilians (prices vary). Register in person at the marina, which is located at the end of Potomac Avenue in the town of Quantico.

Prince William County Parks and Recreation offers several opportunities to cool off this summer.

Register for the following camps and more at pwcparks.org: • Junior Lifeguard Camp: Ages 1114, July 13-23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Gain

“on the job” training in introductory lifeguarding skills. This camp does not offer certification but is a great way to try out this rewarding and important job. T-shirt and whistle provided. Camp is held at SplashDown Waterpark.

• Paddle Sports Camp: Ages 1014, four sessions, half-day. Learn the skills necessary to explore the Occoquan Reservoir with kayaks,

canoes and paddleboards. Camp is available in four different sessions and will be held at Lake Ridge Park.

• Water Blast Aloha!: Ages 6-13, Aug. 10-14, full-day. Celebrate the end of the summer camp season in a Hawaiian-inspired week of water games. Includes a field trip to SplashDown Waterpark.

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