9/30/14

Fall Fun Guide 2014




This guide always takes a surprising amount of time to do- and by the time I'm done with it, my family thinks I've dressed up as a witch a little early ;) I hope you find lots of fun things to do with your family and have tons of fun this fall!! Remember, these events are also on our daily calendar, so if you're looking for more information, head there! 


October 1
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 2
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 3
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 4
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

Fall Jubilee, in Historic Old Town Manassas will be held on October 4, 2014 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. This year's Jubilee will include an assortment of live entertainment for both kids and adults, with over 100 craftors and vendors.  Fall Jubilee is a free to the public, community event and is scheduled rain or shine.

October 5
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 6
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 7
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 8
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 9
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 10
Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 11
Heritage Baptist Church welcomes you to our  Fall Festival. Bring along the kids and whole family to enjoy the free food, games, hay rides, pumpkin patch, straw maze and much more. 14510 Spriggs Road  |  Woodbridge, VA 22193 1pm-4pm

Join the Manassas Park Fire and Rescue Department for an open house! Rain or shine on Saturday, October 11 from 10am-2pm.

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 12
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Sunday October 12 from 1pm-5pm in the Sudley Road Parking Lot, join Manassas Mall for a Free Fall Fest! Face painting, balloon artist, Charicatures, apple cider, pumpkins, fire department, music and more! 

Community Festival- Music, games, health screening, clothing drive, free admission and open to the public. 1pm-4pm Hope Aglow Empowerment Center (13550 Jefferson Davis Hwy)

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 13
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 14
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 15
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 16
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 17
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 18
The Way Bible Church invites you to celebrate the fall season with us at Auburn Middle School on Saturday, October 18th from 1-5pm. This FREE event is featuring special musical guests Revely, bounce houses, face painting by Miss Lyn, pony rides, crafts, games and even a wildlife exhibit and presentation! We will be collecting clean, gently used coats for Warrenton Salvation Army at our info tables.

 Bull Run Plaza Shopping Center in Manassas, VA is hosting a FREE Trick-or-Treating event Saturday, October 18 from 2pm-4pm.

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 


Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 19
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 20
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 21
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 22
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 23
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 24
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

Movie in the Pool- Finding Nemo, Crafts and Fun 5:30-8:30pm Freedom Center, Manassas.

Fall Festival 9075 Park Avenue, Manassas, 20110. 10/24/14 - 6pm-8pm $3/kids.  Adults free. Crafts. Games.  Raffles baskets - tickets $1/each American Girl Doll Addy raffle - tickets -$1

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries.

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 25
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

Family Fun Day at the Freedom Center 4-6pm, games, demos, family friendly spooky trail, giveaways, food, raffles and more! Free. 

Linton Hall Community Fun Fair 10am-3pm Linton Hall School $5 per person, or $20 per family

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Fall Fest at Grace UMC. We'll provide a snack supper of hotdogs, chips and lemonade, and all will enjoy games, facepainting, hayrides, trunk-or-treat and more!  Wear a celebratory costume and come join the fun. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 22 at noon so we'll be sure to have enough food for all.  Event is 10/25 from 5-7pm

Gateway Bible Church’s Fall Festival will be October 25th from 3-8pm at Buckland Farm Market in Warrenton

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

FREE Trick-or-Treating from the Merchants at Dillingham Square!!! Dress up and put on your best Halloween Costume and get lots of Candy! Bring your kids and start the celebration early! Merchants will also have special offers to their stores going on during the event! Candy will be given out starting at Noon Saturday October 25 until 2 p.m. RAIN or SHINE!

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

Meadows Farms will host the following: Scavenger Hunt- 10:30am
All participants get a goody bag!
Kids Costume Contest- 11am
Silliest, Most Original, Best Overall
1st Prize gets to pick a large pumpkin, all participants get a small "spookie"
Pet Contest- 11:30am
Funniest, Best Dog and Owner Combo, Best Overall
Grand Prize in each gets to pick a pet prize, all participants get a doggie bag

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

Grace UMC- Put on your favorite costume and join us at 5:00 p.m. for free food, games, face painting, hayrides, and a parking lot filled with decorated vehicles for Trunk-Or-Treat! And then stick around! At 7:00 p.m., the first 15 minutes of this year’s PipeScreams Organ Concert will feature pumpkin carols and some spooky fun music for all the kids! After that, we hope you’ll stay to enjoy the talents of several other local organists as they wow us with their instrumental magic.

October 26
Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Free Admission the week of October 20-26th

Trunk or Treat @First Presbyterian (Dale City) 3:30-5:30pm Free event, games, trunk or treat, and snacks

River of Grace Lutheran Church will host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26, 2014, 3-5pm.  15012 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112.    Dress up the kids and bring them for a fun event of going from table to table to enjoy all frolicking and festivity of Halloween!  Games, decorations, costumes, candy and fun are part of the day, and everyone is welcome!  Tell your friend! Boo!

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Don't miss the fun-filled Fall Carnival for children of all ages. There will games, face painting, puppet shows, food, candy, gifts, prizes and more! All children are welcome to wear costumes and must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. http://welovechurch.com/events.html The Life Church 11234 Balls Ford Rd., Manassas, VA 20109. 6pm-8pm

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

Yankey Farms Pumpkin Patch Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm (Nokesville)

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 27
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 28
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

Dress in costume and enjoy open jump time, activities, and games in the arenas.  Pre-sale $9.95, Regular Sale $12.95, and at the door $14.95.  Event pricing includes 2 slices of pizza, juice, and goodie bag.  Parent Admission is free! Visit pumpitupparty.com/manassas-va to reserve your space!  6pm-8:30pm


October 29
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

Dress in costume and enjoy open jump time, activities, and games in the arenas.  Pre-sale $9.95, Regular Sale $12.95, and at the door $14.95.  Event pricing includes 2 slices of pizza, juice, and goodie bag.  Parent Admission is free! Visit pumpitupparty.com/manassas-va to reserve your space!  6pm-8:30pm

October 30
St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries.

Spooky Tots Thursday, October 30 Join us at Atlas Walk on October 30 from 10:30am until 12:30pm for our annual Spooky Tots event! Don't forget to wear a costume! First 150 children will receive a Halloween themed wand Spooky entertainment by Shazam Magic from 10:30am until 11:15am
Balloon Twister, Face Painting, Games and Giveaways

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

October 31
Grace Baptist Church The 2014 Fall Festival is Friday, October 31 in the GBC Parking Lot. Fall Festival is a FREE outreach event for the whole family.  Bring a neighbor or friend!  Games/booths are geared for children from walkers - fifth grade.  Play a game and get a prize.  Cotton candy, popcorn, hotdogs, inflatable's and pony rides will also be on site.  All can participate by signing up to help/volunteer for 20 minutes in a booth/game/inflatable.  Sign-up sheets will be in the foyer starting in October.     http://www.gracehome.org/fall-festival-is-coming

Par­ents, are you look­ing for a fun fam­ily activ­ity for Octo­ber 31st? From 7- 8pm The Adven­ture Zone is host­ing a Fall Fun House for chil­dren under 12. Kids are wel­come to put on their favorite cos­tume (no scary ones please), invite a cou­ple of friends, and enter into the Fall Fun House full of games and adven­tures. Entry fee for each child is a large bag of indi­vid­u­ally wrapped candy. Chil­dren must be accom­pa­nied by a par­ent in the fun house – no drop- offs please.
Living Faith http://livingbyfaith.com/index.php/calendar 10266 Battleview Pkwy Manassas

St Paul UMC in Woodbridge (1400 G Street) will host their annual pumpkin patch from October 12-31st.  M-F 2-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm.  Proceeds benefit Children and Youth Ministries. 

Kids Fest at Woodbridge Nazarene 7pm-8:30pm (14001 Smoketown Road)

Trick or Treat throughout Manassas Mall for free from 5-7pm

Free trunk or treat, moon bounce, hay rides, and pumpkin decorating at Manassas Park Community Center from 5:30-7:30pm. 

Lake Ridge Nursery Pumpkin Patch 8am-8pm M-S, Sunday 8am-7pm

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

Friday, October 31, the community is invited to take part in Mall-o-ween, a family friendly trick-or-treating alternative. In addition, Potomac Mills will host Mall-o-ween, a mall-wide trick-or-treating event on Friday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For added fun, guests will also have their choice of face painting or balloon art*. Participating retailers will have a Halloween sticker in their window. 


November 1
Grace Lutheran Church (1601 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge), will be having a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 1st from 4-7 pm.  Please come and enjoy a "Trunk or Treat", games, crafts, face painting, a showing of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", and fellowship.  This is another opportunity for kids (and adults) to wear their costumes!  

The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

November 2
The Burnside Barnyard in Haymarket is open and there's no admission. The fall market is a great place for photo ops so don't forget your camera! Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 10-7

November 8
Our school Mary G Porter Traditional School is having a fun run/walk and Harvest Festival on November 8th from 10-11am (walk/run), immediately following is the Harvest Festival. It will go until 2pm and is included with your fee for the walk/run (food is extra). If you can't join us for the walk/run, come to our festival for only $7 per person. 11am-2pm. 






9/26/14

Featured Organization Friday: Virginia Service Conservation Corps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Sept. 15, 2014
Applicants needed for new service program in Virginia State Parks
(RICHMOND) — Applications are being accepted for the inaugural season of the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps. Created by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, and inspired by the conservation ethic of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps, VSCC participants will help to preserve and protect public lands in Virginia.
VSCC projects include trail construction and maintenance, invasive species control and prescribed burn projects that re-establish historic, fire-adapted ecosystems on parklands. Crewmembers may also have short-term deployments for disaster relief in affected communities.
Crew members will complete 1,700 hours of service during a 10-month term from November 2014 through August 2015.
Participants receive a taxable, monthly living allowance of $1,210, student loan forbearance and health care if needed. VSCC membership provides hands-on training and formal education opportunities, as well as eligibility for the Segal Education Award of $5,645 upon successful completion of the term of service. The education award may be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary institutions, including many technical schools and GI-Bill approved educational programs, as well as to repay qualified student loans.
Applicants must be US citizens and 17 or older, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a comprehensive background check. The deadline is Nov. 17, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This is a non-residential program; housing is not provided. Members must be capable of reporting daily to their base park at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge or Hungry Mother State Park in Marion.
Mandatory training for selected members will be held at Twin Lakes State Park Nov. 19-23, 2014.
Based upon the award-winning success of Virginia State Parks’ Youth Conservation Corps, which received the Department of Interior’s “Take Pride In America” Best Youth Volunteer Program award in 2010, the VSCC will address veteran and young-adult unemployment rates, environmental decline, the public’s growing disconnect with nature and the catastrophic effect of natural disasters in communities across Virginia.
VSCC crews will develop leadership qualities while the VSCC will develop a new generation of skilled workers, educated citizens, and active stewards of America’s natural and cultural resources.
To apply, visit apply online here. For more information, email vspamericorps@dcr.virginia.gov or call 804-625-3984.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Virginia State Parks, which offer dozens of festivals and concerts and thousands of educational programs across the state.
For more information about state park activities and amenities, or to make reservations in one of the 25 parks with camping facilities or 18 parks with cabins or family lodges, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Care Center at 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
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Jim Meisner, Jr.
Public Relations Specialist
Va. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
600 E. Main St., 16th Floor
Richmond, VA  23219

(804) 786-8442                         Fax (804) 371-2072
jim.meisner@dcr.virginia.gov      www.dcr.virginia.gov/