2024 Program Fees for Fairfax County Camps

Full-Day Summer Camps

  • Full day camps are $415 per week

Refund & Cancellation Policy

The Fairfax County Park Authority will issue a credit(s) to your Parktakes household account for all previously scheduled summer camp programs. Once the credit is posted, you will receive a confirmation that your balance is available. FCPA customers with a household account balance have the following options:

  1. MAINTAIN YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE to use for future FCPA registrations or purchases.
  2. DONATE to Fairfax County Park Foundation, to help parks with a charitable contribution that is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
  3. REFUND your registration balance to a credit card or check.

To request a refund or donate your balance, please fill out this simple electronic form and you will be contacted by Fairfax County staff.


Health & Safety Questions

How many kids are in the camp?

We will have 20 to 30 kids in a camp however kids are divided by age group.

How is the procedure for signing in & out?

Our signing in & out will be contactless.

Signing in – Parents will not be allowed to enter the room. Our camp counselors will greet you and your child outside of the room or meeting area and check the camper. One of our counselors will take your child into the room
Signing out – We will  meet parents outside of the room  and your child will be escorted by our camp counselor.

How often do you clean & disinfect?

We will be cleaning & disinfecting on a regular basis. The schools will also have a detail clean.

Is the camp inside or out?

Our camp is inside but will go outside for playtime.

General Frequently Asked Questions

What are the age/grade requirements for camp?

Our camp offerings are for rising PreK – 8th Grade.

Campers will be grouped by age and / or skill level to allow them to learn and apply their new skills at a pace that suitable for them. For example: Group 1 (6 – 7 yrs.) Group 2 (8 – 9 yrs.) Group 3 (10 – 13 yrs.)

Are there outdoor activities?

We believe that campers should enjoy nature and be a kid. We will have a recess period of 30 minutes in the morning & afternoon. Some camps may do specific lessons outside at the Camps Director discretion.

How do we handle the summer heat?

  • Campers will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. We will encourage campers to drink regularly & fill up throughout the day
  • SciGenie counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day
  • If sunscreen is packed with camper, counselor will allow time and provide reminders for application
  • Campers will be outside for no more than 30 minutes during the peak heat of the day

What are the camp hours?

The camp hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your child no earlier than 9:00am and pickup no later than 4:00pm.

When can I drop off and pick up my child?

Campers should arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled camp start. Please pick up your student on time. Pickups after 5-minute grace period will result in late pickup fee of $15 every 15 minutes. Please inform us if you know you will be late picking up your student. Instruct your student to wait inside the building and you should escort them from the building to your car. During peak times the parking lot is crowded. Please take into consideration that our campers may include young children. Please drive slowly and carefully.

Waitlist Policy

What happens if the week of camp I want to sign up for is full?

If your week of camp is already full, you can join the waitlist online. There is no cost to join a waitlist, and no obligation to sign up once you’re on it. If you have questions about a particular waitlist or your odds of getting to the top of it, email us hello@scigenie.com.

What happens if I’m on a waitlist and a space opens?

If space opens up and you’re next on the list, we’ll send an email letting you know. You’ll have three business days to sign up for that week or class. If you don’t sign up, we’ll email the next family on the list to offer them the spot.

Browse current available after school programs/camps and register online. Don’t see one you’d like? Contact us to set up a program for your child’s school or private event.

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Want to bring STEAM curriculum to your school? Contact us to set up after school activities, day camps, or assemblies for your school or community center.

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