Two boys observing a snake at Camp Winkler

 

2025 Camp Winkler Offerings

Summer Camp registration opens Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 10am. 

 

Wiggle Worms (5-6 year olds)

Wiggle Worms will use all their senses to explore the world. Through play, investigations, games and observations we’ll take a deep dive into the 5 senses and see how animals (and people) use them to survive and thrive in the wild.

Camp Schedule: 9am-1pm

Session 1: June 23 – June 27
Cost: $275 per camper in jurisdiction / $325 per camper out of jurisdiction

Session 2: August 4-8
Cost: $275 per camper in jurisdiction / $325 per camper out of jurisdiction
 

Forest Friends (7-9 year olds)

Forest Friends will learn about the native world. From native species of plants and animals, to the native cultures that once inhabited this land, we’ll use crafts, games and adventures to explore the habits, skills and traits that make them unique to the area and especially to Winkler Preserve! 

Camp Schedule 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 30-July 3
Cost: $340 per camper in jurisdiction / $390 per camper out of jurisdiction

Session 2: July 14-18
Cost: $405 per camper in jurisdiction / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction

Session 3: July 28-August 1
Cost: $405 per camper in jurisdiction / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction

 

Outdoor Explorers (10-12 year olds)

Outdoor Explorers will delve into survival skills! Through practical real-world activities, crafts, games and explorations, we’ll look at the adaptations plants, animals and people have made to survive in the wild and learn some survival skills of our own!

Camp Schedule 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: July 7-11
Cost: $405 per camper in jurisdiction / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction

Session 2: July 21-25
Cost: $405 per camper in jurisdiction / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
 

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Ice & Lights' Daytime Ice Skating

Enjoy gliding on the ice at Cameron Run Regional Park, just minutes from Old Town Alexandria! Open weekends and holidays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through February 23. Plus, enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day evening on the ice, from 5 to 9 p.m.! Tickets are only available for purchase online.