FAMILY EVENTS

Family Fun Bingo Night
Friday, Jan. 30, 7-8:30 p.m.
$15 per person/$10 McLean district residents
Activity No. 4003.280

Advanced registration required; no walk-ins please. For parents and children ages 4 and older. Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and/or picture frame, join us for this family-fun-filled night of Bingo! There’ll be prizes, guessing games, snacks, drinks and more. It’s a great way for families to spend a Friday night. For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711.


Storybook Festival
Sponsored with the Dolly Madison Library
Saturday, March 14
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$10 per child; adults admitted free
Activity No. 4401.390

For ages 3-8. Come enjoy entertainment, craft projects, books and book-related material sales, refreshments and more! The Dolly Madison Library has invited a local children’s book author to be our special guest. For more information, contact Michael Fisher at 703-488-8336, TTY: 711, or michael.fisher@fairfaxcounty.gov.


Bunny Tales
Saturday, April 11
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$10 per child; adults admitted free
Activity No. 4500.390

For ages 3-6. Bunny Tales is a special event that includes arts and crafts projects, a children’s games and play area, entertainment and more! Participants will receive a picture with the bunny. For more information, contact Michael Fisher at 703-488-8336, TTY: 711, or michael.fisher@fairfaxcounty.gov.


FIFTH- AND SIXTH-GRADER PARTIES

The Snow Ball        Please Note:  This event has been SOLD OUT!
Friday, Jan. 9, 2008
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
$25/$20 tax district residents

Island Sensations
Friday, March 27
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
$25/$20 McLean district residents
Activity No. 4703.390

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Friday, May 1
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
$25/$20 McLean district residents
Activity No. 4704.390

The 5th- and 6th-grader parties include music, dancing, games, snacks, videos, prizes and more. Parties are limited to the first 300 registrants. For additional information, contact Michael Fisher at 703-448-8336, TTY: 711, or michael.fisher@fairfaxcounty.gov.

To Register
You may register in person, by mail, by fax (703-556-0547) or online. Parents may register up to four children for each party. MCC requires the full name of each child on the registration form. Tickets will not be mailed; staff will check names at the gate. A parent/ guardian (age 18 or older) must check a child in and out of the dance, which will be held in the Community Hall.

To Volunteer
Parents who wish to volunteer for parties must submit an E-mail request to Michael Fisher at michael.fisher@fairfaxcounty.gov. When submitting your request, please include the following information: your name, address, phone number, E-mail address and the name of the child you would like to attend the dance. Parent volunteer hours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Each parent-volunteer receives one free admission for his or her child.

DAY CAMPS

Spring Break Camp
For children ages 4-6, MCC provides a half-day program; for children ages 5-9, MCC offers a full-day option. MCC staff supervises games, arts and crafts activities, music and special events during the week. Children must bring a lunch and a drink each day, and parents should dress children in comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. MCC staff provides a morning snack. For more information, please contact: Camp Specialist Michael Fisher at 703-448-8336, TTY: 711, or michael.fisher@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Camp will be held at Churchill Road School, 7100 Churchill Road, McLean.

Half-Day Option
For ages 4-6
Camp hours: 9 a.m.-Noon, daily
$45 per day/$40 McLean district residents
4301.390 Monday, April 6
4302.390 Tuesday, April 7
4303.390 Wednesday, April 8
4304.390 Thursday, April 9
4305.390 Friday, April 10

Full-Day Option
For ages 5-9
Camp hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily
$85 per day/$75 McLean district residents
4306.390 Monday, April 6
4307.390 Tuesday, April 7
4308.390 Wednesday, April 8
4309.390 Thursday, April 9
4310.390 Friday, April 10

Teacher Work Day Field Trips for 5th and 6th Graders
OFTC will open between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on FCPS Teacher Work Days.  Children must bring a bag lunch and beverage each day.  Parents/guardians must fill out emergency contact forms available at OFTC from Mike Fisher; children must bring the form with them on the day of the trip.  If the trip does not meet the minimum enrollment, the trip will be cancelled. Trip schedule subject to change. For more information, contact Michael.Fisher@fairfaxcouny.gov. 

Wisp Resort at McHenry, MD
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Activity No. 8103.280
$65/$60 tax district residents

Newseum, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Activity No. 8104.280
$36/$30 tax district residents