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Scouting Programs Prepaid reservations are required for all scout programs. Call 703-759-9018 to register. Riverbend Park's Zen bridge Our quaint bridge over the small zen pond is a great staging area for your bridging ceremony. With an expansive picnic area along the Potomac River, there is lots of space for your troop, parents, and more! Using the bridge is free and does not require reservations. Park Hours: 7am-dusk, daily +Denotes program meets all requirements for badge. Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout. If the scheduled programs are not convenient you may arrange weekday badge programs for groups of 12 or more. Limited availability.  Call Riverbend at 703-759-9018. See Programs/Events page for details about row boat rentals, fishing rod rentals, and private fishing instruction that might also interest your group. Brownies Brownie Try-It – Animals +March 2, 2-3pm, Riverbend Park, $4/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Brownie Try-It – Space Explorer – Girl Scout Astronomy Festival +January 10, 6-8pm, Riverbend Park Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. View outer space through a telescope, listen to ancient stories about the constellations ‘round the campfire, take a guided tour of the night sky, make your own glow-in-the dark constellation to take home, and participate in other hands-on activities. Brownies and Juniors will complete the badge requirements for the Space Explorer and Sky Search Badges. Teen scout volunteers welcome. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6/scout, $6/sibling, $3/adult, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Brownie Try-It – Space Explorer – Night Sky Festival +February 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Park Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Activities include guided star gazing, looking through a telescope, and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around the campfire. Become part of the solar system and join in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and snacks will be available for purchase. Canceled if raining or snowing. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $5/person Junior Girl Scouts Junior Girl Scout – Rocks Rock +December 1, 3:30-5pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Junior Girl Scout – Sky Search -Girl Scout Astronomy Festival +December 6, 5:30-7:30pm, Riverbend Park Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. View outer space through a telescope, listen to ancient stories about the constellations ‘round the campfire, take a guided tour of the night sky, make your own glow-in-the dark constellation to take home, and participate in other hands-on activities. Brownies and Juniors will complete the badge requirements for the Space Explorer and Sky Search Badges. Teen scout volunteers welcome. Reservations and advanced payment required. $6/scout, $6/sibling, $3/adult, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Junior Girl Scout – Sky Search -Night Sky Festival +February 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Riverbend Park Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Activities include guided star gazing, looking through a telescope, and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around the campfire. Become part of the solar system and join in other activities and games throughout the evening. Hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and snacks will be available for purchase. Canceled if raining or snowing. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. $5/person Bear Scout Bear Scout – Sharing Your World with Wildlife +March 16, 2-3pm, Riverbend Park, $4/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Webelos Webelos - Geology +December 8, 3:30-5pm, Riverbend Park, $6/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Other Scouting Programs and Events Riverbend Park Holiday Ornaments: Make Your Own November 15- December 31 (Scouts of all ages), 9am-4pm Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays, noon-4pm weekends and holidays, closed Thanksgiving Day, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Teasels, pine cones and walnuts all add up to make some cool holiday ornaments. Bring your imagination and create some stylish or wacky items or follow some of our examples. Reservations recommended for groups. $5 for 2 ornaments Animal Ornaments Monday, December 1 (Scouts), 2-3pm or 3:30-4:30pm, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. Create animals, snowflakes, or your own unique invention using natural items to make ornaments. Reservations and advance payment required. $7, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Animal Vets Monday, December 15  (Scouts 7-12 yrs.), 3:30-4:30pm, Riverbend Park Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Go “behind the scenes” and help care for our exhibit animals. On this special day, you’ll take the animal’s vital signs and check their health. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout Animal Vets Monday, February 23 (Scouts 7-12 yrs.), 3:30-4:30pm, Riverbend Park Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Go “behind the scenes” and help care for our exhibit animals. On this special day, you’ll take the animal’s vital signs and check their health. Reservations and advanced payment required. $4/scout, Riverbend patch available for $3.15/scout