Forest Camp summer camp for 2-6 graders

Welcome to Forest Camp at NatureBridge Prince William Forest Park!

Where campers in grades two through six connect with nature, make lifelong friends, and explore the great outdoors!

Explore Prince William Forest Park

summer camp for kids grades 2-6

Explore a national park

Forest Camp is a week-long summer day camp by NatureBridge, a proud partner of the National Park Service. Nestled within the lush landscape of Prince William Forest Park, our summer camp for students offers your kids a chance to explore the wonders of the natural world— all while having the time of their life!

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Learning and adventures

Campers will explore wildlife, create field sketches while examining creek beds and watersheds, observe animals in their natural habitat and hike along forest trails to the stunning Quantico Cascades. Forest Camp offers an unforgettable summer experience that combines adventure, learning, and the beauty of the outdoors.

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Convenience and quality

Forest Camp brings your kids a new summer experience in Prince William County! We offer a convenient location for pick-up and drop-offs and extended care options. Our highly trained staff of educators have extensive backgrounds working with kids.

About Forest Camp

  • Forest Camp is located in the heart of Prince William County, just 10 minutes off of I-95. All of the trails in Prince William Forest Park are maintained and serviced by the National Park Service.

    Address:

    16450 Pleasant Rd

    Manassas, VA 20112

  • Forest Camp is tailored for rising second through sixth graders (campers are grouped by their Fall 2025 grade level).

  • Full five-day week: $365

    Four-day holiday week: $295

    Before OR after care: $50/week (pro-rated to $40 for the four-day week)

    Before AND after care: $100/week (pro-rated to $80 for the four-day week)

  • Forest Camp runs from June 23 to August 1

    Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

    Week 1: June 23-27 (Animal Adaptations)

    Week 2: June 30-July 3 (Junior Rangers)

    Week 3: July 7-11 (Creek Week Scientists)

    Week 4: July 14-18 (Animal Adaptations)

    Week 5: July 21-25 (Junior Rangers)

    Week 6: July 28-August 1 (Creek Week Scientists)

    View Summer Camp Session Details Here!

  • Before Care: 7:00-9:00 a.m.

    After Care: 3:00-5:00 p.m.

  • Forest Camp offers a convenient location for drive-through pick-up and drop-offs at Prince William Forest Park at the following address:

    16450 Pleasant Rd

    Manassas, VA 20112

    • Forest Ecology

    • Conservation

    • Nature and Exploration

 

About Us

Forest Camp grew out of a need for our region's young people to have authentic, nature-based summer programs. Forest Camp's national park location in Prince William Forest Park is the ultimate setting for outdoor exploration, hands-on learning and adventures on trail. Join us for our inaugural Forest Camp session as we bring a new summer experience to Prince William County!

Forest Camp is a program of NatureBridge, a nonprofit organization founded in Yosemite National Park in 1971. NatureBridge connects over 30,000 students and 600 schools each year to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet. We operate in Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California; Olympic National Park in Washington; and Prince William Forest Park in Virginia.

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    "Forest Camp is such a great opportunity to expose kids to the incredible natural environment that surrounds Prince William Forest."

    —NatureBridge Camp Parent

Contact Us

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