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Old 08-08-2010, 08:42 AM
 
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There seem to be a number of people checking out NoVA that have children. I remember feeling "lost" when we moved here with how to keep my young children engaged in activities and where to start looking. So, I thought I'd start a thread just for the moms and dads of our little people. Here are some websites that I found helpful for Fairfax County. What can you add for your county/area?

Fairfax County

Library - Public Library - Fairfax County Public Library - FCPL - library news

Parktakes Online - parks and rec activities at neighborhood recreation centers (swim, art classes, etc)

Fairfax County Public Schools - Fairfax County Public Schools

Nature Centers - Hidden Oaks, Hidden Pond, Huntley Meadows, Riverbend, Walney, Ellanor C. Lawrence*- Fairfax County, Virginia - list of nature centers, programs for preschoolers offered.

Mobu Kids - play space for under 5's. Falls Church area

Our Kids Activities and Resources - Your Link to Family Fun - - a subscription unleashes a whole bunch of really good info
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Old 08-08-2010, 11:21 AM
 
Location: Loudoun County, VA
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Loudoun County

Loudoun County Public Schools (http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/loudoun/pages/static_district_homepage.asp - broken link)

Loudoun County Public Library

PRCS (http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=700 - broken link) Loudoun County Parks and Recreation (summer camps, preschool, art and sports classes, swimming etc.)

MOMS Clubs in Loudoun County

Sport Bounce of Loudoun Great place for hot summer days or whenever playing outside isn't an option. Fun birthday parties too!

All Star Legacy gymnastics and open gym for little ones (under four?) Another fun place to get rid of some extra energy.

Little Gym in Ashburn

My Gym in Leesburg

Pump it Up in Leesburg
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Old 08-08-2010, 01:27 PM
 
Location: Brambleton, VA
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Dulles Moms
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:33 AM
 
Location: Virginia
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don't forget Do something, Learn something, Share something, Change something - Meetup.com where there are mom groups, single parent groups, play groups, etc.
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Old 08-09-2010, 07:22 AM
 
Location: Fort Mill, SC
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FANTASTIC thread!!! I'm one of the 'lookers' so I don't have info to contribute, but I wanted to thank you all.

Perhaps this could be a sticky at some point?
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Old 08-09-2010, 08:18 AM
 
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Don't forget the Clemyjontri playground in McLean!
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