Camp Overlook Offerings

Camp counselor surrounded by campers in the woods on a hike

 

2025 Camp Overlook Offerings

Summer Camp registration is now closed.

 

Puddle Jumpers Camp (5-6 year olds)

Puddle Jumpers will participate in a variety of activities including outdoor games, arts and crafts, nature hikes, live animal presentations, bug hunts, and more! Each week also has a different theme, and the majority of activities will focus on that theme.

Camp Schedule: 8:30am -12:30pm
 

Junior Naturalist Camp (7-9 year olds)

Junior Naturalists will participate in a variety of activities including outdoor games, arts and crafts, nature hikes, live animal presentations, bug hunts, and more! Each week also has a different theme, and the majority of activities will focus on that theme.

Camp Schedule 9:00am-4:00pm
 

Junior Naturalist ½ Day Camp (7-9 year olds)

Junior Naturalists will participate in a variety of activities including outdoor games, arts and crafts, stream exploration, nature hikes, live animal presentations, bug hunts, and more! Please note that each session will follow very similar topics, crafts, activities, etc.

Camp Schedule: 12:00-4:00pm
 

Junior Gardeners Camp (7-9 year olds)

It’s never too early to kindle a passion for horticulture! Your young gardener in training will explore the gardens in our park, learn about pollinators, make their own planters, and more in this special three-day offering!

Camp Schedule: 8:30am-12:30pm
 

Survival Skills Camp (10-12 year olds)

Are you a survivalist? Learn how to make a campfire, plan your next camping trip, go hiking, and more in this camp!

Camp Schedule: 8:30am-12:30pm
 

Adventure Camp (10-12 year olds) 

Adventure camp is a high-paced, recreation-focused camp! Activities may include swimming, hiking, kayaking/paddle boarding, a high ropes course and more! A perfect three-day offering for those who want an action-packed camp experience. Camp contains field trips to other parks each day.

Camp Schedule: 9:00am– 4:00pm
 

Art in the Park Camp (11-13 year olds)

There’s beauty all around us in nature! Each day will focus on a different visual art form including photography, drawing, painting, print work basics, and natural sculptures. This camp is perfect for your aspiring young artist! Camp contains field trips to other parks.

Camp Schedule: 8:30am-3:30pm
 

Pirates of the Potomac Camp (11-13 year olds)

Avast ye, scallywags!  Take part in this brand-new offering as we “set sail” along the Potomac River.  We’ll explore our park, learn about our watershed and water’s role in everything around us, and visit different locations along the Potomac and engage in water exploration with kayaking, stream hiking, netting, and more! Camp contains field trips to other parks.

Camp Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm 
 

Animals 101 Camp (13-15 year olds)

Calling all animal enthusiasts, this is the camp for you! Want to learn more about our local wildlife? Or work with reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey up close? Campers will participate in a variety of activities including animal feeding, handling, IDing, and more. Camp contains field trips to other parks.

Camp Schedule: 8:30am-3:30pm
 

Enjoy three unique holiday experiences in Northern Virginia.

NOVA Parks' holiday light shows are NOW OPEN! Buy your tickets today to reserve your preferred date and time! *Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights, Vienna, VA *Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville, VA *Ice & Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run, Alexandria, VA