Summer 2012 - Loudoun County
Summer 2012 - Loudoun County
Summer 2012 - Loudoun County
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CLAUDE MOORE PARK 571-258-3700<br />
Claude Moore<br />
Park<br />
Visitor Center: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road<br />
Sterling, VA 20164<br />
Athletic Fields: 46150 <strong>Loudoun</strong> Park Lane<br />
571-258-3700<br />
www.loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark<br />
Visitor Center/Discovery Room: Daily 9:00A-5:00P<br />
Park Hours: Daily 7:00A-Sunset<br />
PRESCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS<br />
Children experience the natural world through play,<br />
stories, and exploring outdoors (dress children<br />
appropriately). Children in drop-off classes must be<br />
toilet-trained.<br />
PARENT/CHILD CLASSES<br />
PARK PALS<br />
(Ages 2-4) Discover the outdoors with a grown-up<br />
friend. Look for tracks, listen for bird calls, look<br />
under logs, and more, while focusing on monthly<br />
themes.<br />
461106-01 $7.75 Fox Fun<br />
F 6/29-6/29 9:30A-10:30A<br />
461106-02 $7.75 Pond Life<br />
F 7/6-7/6 9:30A-10:30A<br />
461106-03 $7.75 Frogs and Toads<br />
F 7/27-7/27 9:30A-10:30A<br />
461106-04 $7.75 Bug Hunt<br />
F 8/17-8/17 9:30A-10:30A<br />
461106-05 $7.75 Birds of a Feather<br />
F 8/24-8/24 9:30A-10:30A<br />
DROP-OFF CLASSES<br />
POND LIFE<br />
(Ages 3-6) Let’s grab some nets and make a<br />
splash while looking for our aquatic friends. Can<br />
you catch a tadpole or a dragonfly nymph?<br />
461107-02 $11.50<br />
F 7/6-7/6 12:30P-2:00P<br />
FROGS AND TOADS<br />
(Ages 3-6) How far can a frog leap? Can you tell a<br />
frog from a toad? Search the park for these amazing<br />
amphibians.<br />
461108-01 $11.50<br />
F 7/27-7/27 12:30P-2:00P<br />
BUG HUNT<br />
(Ages 3-6) Mosquitoes…who needs them?!<br />
Roaches, EWWW! But wait, bugs are important!<br />
Find out why while catching what you can in our<br />
fields.<br />
461111-01 $11.50<br />
F 8/17-8/17 12:30P-2:00P<br />
BIRDS OF A FEATHER<br />
(Ages 3-6) Fly, dive, swim, and soar! Birds can do<br />
almost anything! Let’s explore the amazing things<br />
our feathered friends can do!<br />
461113-01 $11.50<br />
F 8/24-8/24 12:30P-2:00P<br />
MULTIAGE HIKES &<br />
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS<br />
For the following programs, children MUST be<br />
accompanied by an adult unless noted. Minimum<br />
numbers required to run programs; please call in<br />
advance to register.<br />
NATURE’S PHOTO SHOOT<br />
(Ages 7-12 years) Join us for an introduction to nature<br />
photography. Bring a digital or two disposable<br />
cameras. An adult must accompany each child.<br />
Pay at door $5.00<br />
Sa 7/14-7/14 10:00A-11:30A<br />
FIREFLY BUG HUNT CAMPFIRE<br />
(All ages) Are those fairies shining in the night?<br />
What is making all that noise? Hunt for our bug<br />
and firefly friends and enjoy some toasted marshmallows<br />
(provided).<br />
Pay at door $5.00<br />
W 7/25-7/25 7:30P-9:00P<br />
GEOCACHING CAMPFIRE<br />
(All ages) Adventurers needed! Help find modern<br />
day treasure. Use one of the parks GPS devices<br />
or bring your own. Then toast marshmallows (provided).<br />
Pay at door $5.00<br />
Sa 8/11-8/11 7:00P-8:30P<br />
BATTY FOR BATS<br />
(Ages 3 & up) Did you know that bats can fly<br />
10,000 feet high…and some can catch 3,000<br />
insects in a night? Discover the fascinating world of<br />
this flying mammal.<br />
Pay at door $5.00<br />
Sa 8/18-8/18 7:00P-8:30P<br />
OH DEER I DIDNT KNOW THAT!<br />
(All ages) Do you know the deer’s favorite foods;<br />
how to find them; or what some of their unique<br />
survival strategies are? Let’s find out together!<br />
Pay at door $5.00<br />
W 8/29-8/29 6:30P-8:00P<br />
FROGSHACKLE OPEN HOUSE<br />
(All ages) Discover a treasure trove of objects from<br />
nature! No registration required.<br />
Free Event<br />
Sa 6/23-6/23 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
M 7/2-7/2 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
M 7/23-7/23 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
Sa 7/28-7/28 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
M 8/13-8/13 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
F 8/24-8/24 1:00P-3:00P<br />
LANESVILLE OPEN HOUSE<br />
(All ages) Discover the history of this National<br />
Register of Historic Places listed property. No registration<br />
required.<br />
Free Event<br />
Sa 6/23-6/23 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
Sa 7/28-7/28 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
Sa 8/18-8/18 1:00P-3:00P<br />
Free Event<br />
Sa 8/25-8/25 1:00P-3:00P<br />
JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM<br />
(Ages 6 & up) Explore park history and nature,<br />
complete an activity book, take the Junior Ranger<br />
pledge and receive your patch.<br />
Pay at door $2.00<br />
Daily 6/16-8/31 9:00A-5:00P<br />
NATURE BIRTHDAY PARTY<br />
(Ages 4 & up) Celebrate your birthday with outdoor<br />
style! Choose from themes like Reptiles, Nature<br />
Safari, Geocaching, or Fishing (7&up). Can include<br />
a visit with our turtles & snake.<br />
Call ahead $95.00<br />
Days vary 6/16-8/31 10:00A-5:00P<br />
GUIDED NATURE OR HISTORY HIKES<br />
(All ages) Group hikes on a variety of topics. Call for<br />
information and to schedule.<br />
Call ahead $3.50<br />
Days vary 6/16-8/31 10:00A-5:00P<br />
CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS<br />
(All ages) Gather around the campfire our naturalist<br />
builds to enjoy a nature program including stories,<br />
songs and toasting marshmallows. Call for information<br />
and to schedule.<br />
Call ahead<br />
Days vary 6/16-8/31 10:00A-9:00P<br />
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Register online at www.loudoun.gov/webtrac