Camps

2020 Summer Camps!


Our 2020 camp brochure will be posted by January 10, 2020.    Registration will begin February 5 for City Residents and February 12 for non-City residents.

2020 Counselor in Training Program
Our Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is open to all youth, ages 13-17 as of June 22, 2020.  CIT Applications are due no later than March 31, 2020. 

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Camp Forms


Emergency Information Form


The Emergency Information form is required for every child in any of our summer camps.
 
  1. Download and complete the Emergency Information Form. 
  2. Please save your completed Emergency Information form as "Last Name, First Name".
  3. Send your completed Emergency Information form to: Camps@fallschurchva.gov . Make the subject of your email your child's full name. 

Medication Administration Form


If your child needs medication administered during camps hours, we will also need you to complete the Medication Administration Form. This is form is only required if medication needs to be administered to your child while they are at camp with us.

Additional Forms


Additional forms are required for some contracted and adventure camps. This forms will be emailed to you in the welcome to camp email, about a week before the first day of camp.

Childcare Statement & Tax ID


The Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department's Tax ID is 546001271. You can obtain an official record of your child's participation in our programs in your online account.

Your account will enable you to print a Childcare Statement that lists the camps attended, amount of money spent and the Tax ID.

Walk-in


Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. We accept checks, exact cash and credit cards.

Online


Online registration can be found on the internet by visiting www.fallschurchva.gov/Register. Full payment is required at the time of registration and you must use a credit card (American Express, Discover, Master Card, or Visa).

Phone-in


Phone-in registration starts on the second day of registration: February 7th and February 14th. Phone-in registration with credit cards only to 703-248-5027 (TTY 711). There will be no phone-in registration on the first day of resident or non-resident registration.

Fees


Payment must accompany registration.

Financial Aid


Financial aid is available for City of Falls Church residents. Forms are available at the Falls Church Community Center or by calling 703-248-5027 (TTY 711).

Cancellation Policy


The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to cancel camps and programs for which there is insufficient registration. Camps with insufficient registrations are canceled one week prior to the start of camp. In addition, there is limited enrollment for all programs.

Refund Policy


The Recreation and Parks Department will provide a full credit or refund for a camp if the camp is cancelled by the Department, or upon request when schedule or location changes made by the Department prohibit or limit an individual's ability to attend a camp. For any reason other than those noted above, a Request for Refund/Household Credit” form must be completed and submitted at least two weeks before the start of camp.

  • Requests for a refund made at least 14 calendar days before the start of camp will be granted, less a 20% processing fee.
  • Requests for a credit made at least 14 calendar days before the start of camp will be granted, less a 10% processing fee.
  • Requests less than two weeks before camp starts will be granted for medical reasons (doctor's note required) or for relocation of more than 25 miles away from the City.
  • No refunds or household credits will be given if the request for such is submitted less than 2 weeks before the camp starts, nor after it has ended. This also applies to AM and PM Extended care.
  • Inner Quest has different policies which are listed in their description.

Note


If your child has a disability or requires special attention for any reason, advanced notice is appreciated so that we may properly prepare.