Nature Tots provides a fun, educational experience for children ages 3-5 that nurtures their curiosity about the natural world while helping them to develop social and physical skills. Based at the Walker Nature Center, campers enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that encourage creativity and exploration. Activities are centered around a weekly theme and include nature walks, group games, arts and crafts, and music. A daily snack is served. At least one staff member for every six campers.

Click on the info buttons below to learn more about the session themes and activities. Morning activities repeat in the afternoon. For registration assistance please contact 703-476-9689 ext. 3 or email [email protected].
Registration begins Monday, January 29 at 8:30 a.m. for RA Members and Monday, February 5 at 8:30 a.m. for Non-members.

Walker’s Rangers provides a fun educational experience for children ages 6-9. Based at the Walker Nature Center, campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities that encourage creativity, exploration and appreciation for the environment. Campers will explore 72 acres of forest, stream, pond, and lake habitats, learn about wildlife, play nature games, conduct science experiments, and enjoy arts and crafts. At least one staff member for every six campers.

See times below for full-day options. Please bring a bag lunch each day for full-day sessions.

Click on the info buttons below to learn more about each session's themes and activities. For assistance with registration please call 703-476-9689 ext. 3 or email [email protected].
Registration begins Monday, January 29 at 8:30 a.m. for RA Members and Monday, February 5 at 8:30 a.m. for Non-members.

Spend mornings training to be a future lifeguard. Learn the roles and responsibilities of a lifeguard, improve swimming skills and practice beginner level rescues. Afternoons include traditional camp activities such as group games and free swim time. Note: Participation in Junior Lifeguarding does not result in American Red Cross (ARC) certification.

This camp is full of fun in and out of the water! Mornings will be spent with certified swim lesson instructors helping each camper improve swimming skills. Afternoons will include traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts and group games. Some swimming experience necessary.

This is the ideal camp for the first-time camper! Campers will enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature walks. Our staff provides a safe and secure environment for young children while making sure they have a blast. Camp shirts are required for this camp. NO camp on 6/19 or 7/4.

Come join us for this high energy camp with one-week sessions! Enjoy a variety of sports and games: basketball, soccer, kickball, dodgeball, hockey, baseball and more ...nonstop fun. We’ll also discuss nutrition and the importance of stretching. Our camp is coached by professional staff who are trained to encourage maximum participation, good sportsmanship, and above all, FUN! We will go swimming at the RA pools and enjoy classic summer camp activities. Sportsters is located at beautiful Lake Anne Park, featuring a multipurpose court, practice wall, tennis courts, sand volleyball pit, spray fountain, playground and pavilion, just minutes from baseball and soccer fields. Camp shirts are required for this camp. NO camp 6/19 or 7/4.

As our most popular camp, Day Camp provides the ultimate camp experience. In addition to swimming, games, arts and crafts, science and nature exploration, Day Campers will learn the basics of teamwork, responsibility and exploration. Camp shirts required for this camp. NO camp on 6/19 or 7/4.

Join our enthusiastic tennis staff for drills and skills, on/off court games and athletic skill development. RA tennis instructors will teach tennis lessons Monday through Thursday and include pickleball fun on Fridays. Campers may spend part of their day playing group games and sports & fitness drills, along with daily swimming breaks to cool off. Lessons that are missed due to rain will be made up on Friday. NO camp 6/19.