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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Summer Ranger Programs

Wolf Trap announces the 2009 summer ranger program schedule. Join a park ranger for an interpretive program and learn about the arts in the park.

Two different Ranger Programs are offered at 12:15 pm and 12:30 pm, every Tuesday through Saturday* during our Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods season (June 23 - August 8, 2009). Programs meet at the footbridge near the Children's Theatre and are about 20 minutes in length. Check the information board at the footbridge or call (703) 255-1824 to find out which Ranger Programs will be available on the day of your visit. 

Programs are free and recommended for kids five and older.

*Ranger programs are canceled for rain or if the day has been determined to have "Code Red" Air Quality.

2009 Summer Ranger Programs

In Disguise: How Costumes Make a Character

Join Ranger Katy for an interactive introduction to theatrical character development through costume and makeup.

 

Puppet Pals

Come out and play with Ranger Kelsey and her puppet friends to explore the history and diversity of puppets, make your own, and put on a puppet show!

 

A Greek Play in a New Way

Learn about the origins of theater in Greece and compare Greek theatre to modern theater by putting on a play!

 

The Power of Recycling

Join Ranger Chris in discovering the importance of recycling, and learn simple and fun things that you can do to help keep your recyclables “in the loop”!

 

Music Makers

Explore different ways that we can make music to communicate and tell stories, and learn about music from around the world!

 

The Power of One: A Park’s History

Join Ranger Will for a short walk around the park to learn about its donor and how her gift lives on at Wolf Trap.

 

Behind the Scenes: A Backstage Tour

Join Ranger Will to see and hear what goes into a Theatre-in-the-Woods performance.

 

Nelson Miles during the Civil War  

Did You Know?
Colonel Nelson Miles of the 64th New York Infantry was a volunteer officer at Antietam and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Chancellorsville. After the Civil War he remained in the Army and by the Spanish American War in 1898 he was the Commanding General of the U.S. Army.

Last Updated: June 09, 2009 at 12:09 EST