2024 PRCS Spring Activity Guide

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM ADVENTURES (Ages 6-12) Take part in a fun and exciting hands-on learning experience. Take part in science experiments, nature explorations, and historic immersions. All classes will take place entirely outdoors focusing on nature and the environment. Please remember to dress for the weather. Classes take place every Tuesday. 361106-01 $40 Tu 3/5-3/26 10:00am-11:30am 361106-02 $50 Tu 4/2-4/30 10:00am-11:30am 361106-03 $40 Tu 5/7-5/28 10:00am-11:30am PARK PALS (Ages 3-5) Take part in a fun and exciting hands-on learning experience with your grown-up pal! Each class will focus on a different outdoor related topic while ex- ploring the park. Classes are predominantly held outside, please remember to dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 361108-01 $7.50 W 3/6 10:00am-11:00am 361108-02 $7.50 W 4/3 10:00am-11:00am 361108-03 $7.50 W 5/8 10:00am-11:00am OUTDOOR AFTERSCHOOL ADVENTURES (Ages 6-9) Take part in a fun and exciting outdoor adventure. Unwind in the after- noon visiting animals, exploring the forests, or visiting historic locations. All classes will take place entirely outdoors focusing on nature and the environment. Please remember to dress for the weather. 361109-01 $7.50 Tu 3/5 3:00pm-4:00pm 361109-02 $7.50 Tu 4/2 3:00pm-4:00pm 361109-03 $7.50 Tu 5/7 3:00pm-4:00pm SCOUT PROGRAMS Activities are available for all scout levels and multiple scouting organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and American Heritage Girls. These pro- grams can fulfil requirements for many adventures, journeys, badges, etc. Adults must accompany scouts. Leaders and chaperones are free. Minimum fees apply. Call 571-258-3700 for information and to make reservations.

history summer camps. Space is limited. Contact 571-258-3700, claudemoore@ loudoun.gov, or check loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark for information and an appli- cation. New volunteers apply by 4/10; Returning Interns by 3/27. Free 5/13-8/31 MULTIAGE HIKES AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS For the following programs, children MUST be accompanied by a REGISTERED adult unless noted. Minimum numbers required to run programs; please register online in advance. DISCOVERY ROOM ADVENTURE (All Ages) Stop by the Visitor Center any day of the week between 9:00am and 5:00pm to visit with our live animals and explore a wealth of interesting items. Check out interesting displays, partake in activities, or join in on a Community Science Project. Themes vary so stop by often! CMP OPEN HOUSES (All Ages) Take a step through over 200 years of history. Built in 1779, the Lanes- ville Ordinary is a nationally registered historic place that has seen Loudoun Coun- ty grow but has not lost its charm. Visit Frogshackle Cabin and explore the many hands-on nature items. Feel furs, examine bones, and get an up-close look at many specimens. Free Sa 3/9 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Sa 4/13 1:00pm-3:00pm Free Sa 5/11 1:00pm- 3:00pm FAMILY FISHING DAY (All Ages) Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing at our stocked ponds. Don’t worry if you don’t have equipment or experience. Staff will be available to provide assistance and bait. Poles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Price is per child ages 4 and up and must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required

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CAMPFIRES

SPRING IS SOON CAMPFIRE (All Ages) Help welcome spring as we celebrate nature emerging all around us. Search for budding plants, signs of animals, and birds returning to nest. After exploring, return to a warm campfire to roast marshmallows (provided, Halal avail- able). Ages 3 and under free but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration required. 361713-01 $5 Sa 3/9 6:00pm-7:15pm SPRING STORY STROLL AND CAMPFIRE (All Ages) Enjoy an enchanting story stroll through wooded trails. Stop along the trail to read, interact, and immerse yourself in the exciting story. After the stroll relax at a comfy campfire and roast delicious marshmallows (provided, Halal avail- able). Children must be accompanied by an adult. 361710-01 Free F 4/5 12:30pm-1:45pm NATURE WALK CAMPFIRE (All Ages) Take a walk to appreciate the world around you. Check out the serene ponds and majestic forests. Stop by the campfire after the walk for toasted marsh- mallows (provided, Halal available). Ages 3 & under free but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration required. 361724-01 $5 Sa 5/18 2:30pm-3:45pm

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CMP VOLUNTEER NATURE & HISTORY INTERNS (Entering 8th grade-12th grade) Interested in nature or in hands-on discovery of life in historic times? Claude Moore Park is looking for students to work with park staff to accomplish assignments in a variety of areas including nature study, habitat restoration, demonstrating daily skills from historic times, and nature and

Register at loudoun.gov/PRCSconnect

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