Overview

While school is out, Katydid offers fun, nature-based programs for elementary aged children. Katydid, Inc. began running summer camps in 1991 and quickly gained a reputation for high-quality programming. Over the years, Katydid has operated summer day camps at Burke Lake, Colvin Run Mill, Eleanor C. Lawrence, and Lake Fairfax Parks. Our day camp programs at Frying Pan Park now serve children ages 4 to 10 years over 13 weeks of the winter, spring, and summer breaks. Look for us in Parktakes - the quarterly publication of activities, classes and camps from the Park Authority or at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

The philosophy for Katydid, Inc.'s camp program is that children should have opportunities to learn about themselves, nature, and history outside the classroom. Children should get a chance to develop and exercise their curiosity in a more open atmosphere. This exposure to the natural world can influence the way they live in many positive ways. It is hoped that through their increased awareness and appreciation of history and nature, they will help impact the world around them.