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Let's Get Ready for Summer!
Arlington County provides camps that keep kids engaged, active, and focused on expanding their horizons! Explore our Summer Camp Catalog for 10 weeks of camps from June 20-August 25, 2023. This year, we will be staggering registration by camp provider type - Partner camps and Arlington County Parks & Recreation camps.
• Partner Camps: Registration begins TODAY! Tue., March 21 at noon.
• Parks & Recreation Camps: Registration begins Tue., March 28 at noon.
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We’re Hiring!
We are looking for energetic and creative individuals to join our summer camp staff! We encourage those who are interested to apply by April 1. Learn more about our open summer camp job opportunities here.
Interested in more opportunities? Join us for our Arlington County Career Expo on Wed., March 29 from 4-6 p.m. at Central Library Auditorium. Find out what’s it like working in local government and what makes Arlington so special! Learn more about this free event here.
Spring Ephemerals Walk at Windy Run
What are those first flowers of spring? They peek out before the trees have leaves, and while it still feels too cold for the season! Meet one of our naturalist on Sat., Mar. 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. at Windy Run to go for a hike and look for these harbingers of the spring bounty to come. This program is for adults and is free. Learn more and sign up here.
Native Plant Sale
Beautify your yard with gorgeous native plants! A great selection of plants that are accustomed to local climate and wildlife are available for purchase. Orders must be placed by Fri., April 21 at 5 p.m. and will be available for pickup on Sun., April 30 at Long Branch Nature Center. Learn more here.
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Families Unplugged: Eric Carle Animals
Come create with us on Sat., April 1 from 10 a.m.-noon at Lubber Run Community Center! Join the expert staff from our Community Arts team as they guide you and your family through a fun animal craft project in the style of Eric Carle. This class is open to all ages but is recommended for ages 3 & up and costs $8 per person. Learn more and sign up here.
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Nature Photography for Kids and Teens!
Join us on Sat., April 1 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center for some nature photography! After some photography and camera operation tips inside the nature center, we’ll practice taking nature photos outside. Bring a camera of your choice (use your phone camera if you like!). This is a free program for children ages 8 to 13. Learn more and sign up here.
Teens ages 14 to 17 are invited to join in on the nature photography fun for free on Sat., April 1 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center. Learn more and sign up here.
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Trailblazing Camp
Get out and get hiking! Leap into spring in the calm of our forests, exploring the paths and waterways of Northern Arlington on Mon., April 3 to Fri., April 7 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center. Climb waterfalls, catch fish and invertebrates, and hike along the Potomac River. Each day we will hike somewhere new, bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get wet and muddy. This program is for ages 10-13 and costs $220. Learn more and sign up here.
Red Cross Babysitting Class
Teens and tweens, join us for our monthly babysitting class! Get the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants at the next class on Mon., April 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. $85 per person. Learn more and sign up here.
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Parent’s Night Out
Bring your kids ages 5-10 to Parent's Night Out on Fri., April 7 from 6-10 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center where they will enjoy art projects, healthy snacks, a bounce house and more! $25 per participant. Learn more and sign up here.
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Save the Date: Family Fun Day in the Park
The whole family is invited to our free Family Fun Day in the Park event on Sat., Apr. 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Virginia Highlands Park! In the case of inclement weather this event will be canceled. Learn more here.
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