Weekend
Outings
Every two or three weeks, Wilderness Kids Alexandria students get outside on a Saturday or Sunday for an extended adventure. Check out some of our great adventures from the first half of 2022 to your right (or below if you are on your phone.) And find upcoming outings here.
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If you are a parent, please take a moment to sign your child up for a weekend adventure by emailing Lauren@WildernessKidsAlexandria.org with the subject line "Student Sign Up for Weekend."
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If you would like to volunteer on a weekend trip, you have two options:
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Please visit our sign-up genius page, where you will find a schedule of all our outings. You can sign up for as many as you like and as far in advance as you like.
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Send an email to Jerry@WildernessKidsAlexandria.org with the subject line "Weekend volunteer." Note that we especially appreciate volunteers with a car and a valid driver's license who are willing and able to drive our students to/from the outing site.
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Sunday, January 30
Prince William Forest
On Sunday, January 30, 12 WKA students visited the beautiful Prince William Forest. Despite chilly weather, our young people hiked the gorgeous Laurel Loop Trail and the South Branch Trail. The hike ended with some much appreciated hot chocolate and PBJ's!
Saturday February 19
Rock Climbing at Movement Gym
On Saturday the 19th of February, we gathered for a short hike and a lunch picnic at Dora Kelley Nature Park before heading to Movement Climbing Gym (formerly Earth Treks) in Crystal City for the kids to rope up and climb! Check out the highlights of the day in this slideshow!
Saturday March 19
Hiking at Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge
On Saturday March 19, Wilderness Kids set off to the extraordinary Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, where we spied bald eagles, turtles, garter snakes and frogs! We finished off with a picnic at Pohick Bay Regional Park.
Saturday, April 2
Turkey Run Park
On Saturday, April 2, our students set out with several of our wonderful volunteers to explore Turkey Run Park along the Potomac. The initial reason to explore this beautiful trail was that the bluebells are in full bloom in early April and are truly incomparable for their gorgeousness. However, the main attraction became the creeks we crossed and time spent skipping stones on the banks of the Potomac. We came home with a few wet shoes--but dry socks thanks to donations from our caring community! See more photos here.
Saturday April 23
Climbing at Carderock
In February, we climbed indoors. In April, we ventured to actual rock-faces and grippy crags at Carderock where our students climbed to awesome heights! Thanks to the American Alpine Club, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, and ¡Escala DC! for guiding our students and teaching the techniques for that next grip, that next foothold.
Saturday May 21
Boating on the Potomac with CBF
On May 21, 19 of our students and several volunteers had an incredible field experience with Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Potomac River Environmental Education Program. Our students were out out on the mighty Potomac, tested its waters for oxygen, phosphates, nitrates, clarity and more, and pulled up a haul of fish, especially rich in white stripe. Oh yeah, and they also took the wheel for a little while!
Monday June 13
Sailing with CRAB
On Jun 13, we ventured out sailing on the Chesapeake at the very start of summer vacation! We partnered with incredible CRAB Sailing to explore the Bay with our students on a beautiful late spring day! Thanks to CRAB for their generous offer to share the sailing life with our WKA students!
