Involving children in natureis a theme that is always near and dear to the folks at Sky Meadows State Park. This summer is no exception; the staff has been hard at work planning Virginia outdoor adventures for our youngest citizens.
After sorting through many ideas and programs they have come up with creative, fun and educational programs that will delight children and parents alike.
All sessions will educate as well as entertain with topics involving Virginia natural history and Virginia history activities. Parentsare welcome toregister their children for any or all of the sessions.
Here areour programs for July and August:
Pathfinders (ages 9-12)
Wednesday, July 01What’s Cookin’: Cook lunch in the log kitchen and try foods that yourgreat-great-great grandparents might have enjoyed.
Wednesday, July 08Tracks and Shacks: See skulls, skins, and scats, and then go on a hike tolook for animal homes and other animal signs.
Wednesday, July 15Farm Life: Find out what life on the farm was like long ago. Help out with some kids’ tasks, and then cool off with some old-fashioned farmtreats.
Wednesday, July 22Terrific Trees: Learn about the different types of trees and how
toidentify them. Find out why and how trees are essential to a healthyplanet. Make your own paper!
Wednesday, July 29Don’t Throw that Out!: Learn about what really happens to the trash after you throw it away. Make some cool crafts from junk and become a recycling expert!
Wednesday, August 05War Games: Outflank the competition, act out basic drills, and discovercamp life. Get hands-on knowledge of the Civil War. Be ready to march,run, and play games.
Young Explorers (ages 5-8)
Wednesday, July 01Buggin’ Out: Look for some of the park’s smallest residents. Use hand lenses to get a bug’s-eye view.
Wednesday, July 08Farm Life: Find out what life on the farm was like long ago. Help out with some kids’ tasks, and then cool off with some old-fashioned farm treats.
Wednesday, July 15Pond Prowlers: Explore the edge of a pond and discover some crittersthat live there. Find out how they can tell us how healthy the pond is.Meet at the fishing pond near Rt. 17.
Wednesday, July 22Feathered Friends: Find out about some of the birds that live in the park. Learn how to use binoculars and play a bird call game.
Wednesday, July 29Don’t Throw that Out!: Learn about what really happens to the trash after you throw it away. Make some cool crafts from junk and become a recycling expert!
Wednesday, August 05Special Nature Unit: Investigate the habitats along one of the park’sbeautiful trails as one of our SNU detectives.
Advanced reservations are required.Please call 540-592-3556 or email [email protected] for information on reservations and fees.