Education
Educating Our Future
Educational Rappahannock Programming
Empowering Future Advocates And Educating for a Sustainable Future
Friends of the Rappahannock strives to place education at the forefront of our work.
Our Education Programs educate and empower individuals, of all age groups, to become river stewards who will care for the Rappahannock for generations.
Field Trips
At the River’s Edge Field Trip Program provides students with interactive, outdoor science, and history education opportunities.
Our goal is to give teachers and students a safe, fun, hands-on experience that will inspire respect and stewardship for the Rappahannock and its watershed. Our curriculum is aligned with the VA Standards of Learning and National Science Standards and includes programs suitable for preschool through high school and beyond. These programs are offered across our Culpeper, Fredericksburg, and Tappahannock offices.
Please find the appropriate department below to schedule a field trip in that area. Contact us at fieldtrips@riverfriends.org for additional questions.
Summer Camps
Kids on the Rappahannock is a summer day camp that fuses environmental education and river recreation. Each level features activities that are developmentally appropriate and build river recreation skills. Join us for some good, old River fun this summer! Learn more about our unique regional summer camp programs at the links below.
View the summer camp schedule to find upcoming camps in your area. Contact us at camp@riverfriends.org for additional questions.
Educational Programming Departments
For more information regarding our educational programming, please contact the department for your region.
Upper Rappahannock & Rapidan Region
Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, & Rappahannock Counties
Culpeper Office
9432 N James Madison Hwy, Suite 105
Rapidan, VA 22733
540-287-0226
Middle Rappahannock & Greater Fredericksburg Region
City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, & Caroline Counties
Fredericksburg Office
3219 Fall Hill Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-3448
Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula Region
Westmoreland, Richmond, Middlesex, Essex, Lancaster & Northumberland Counties
Tappahannock Office
804-443-3448
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