Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the cabin camps at Prince William Forest Park are a window into the history of the Great Depression and World War II eras. This two hour walking tour of a historic cabin camp will shine a light on this important time in our nation's history and the origins of Prince William Forest Park. There is a maximum of 50 people on this program. When scheduling this program, please contact the park at least a month in advance of your requested date.
About the Cabin Camps
During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) boys began their work building 5 cabin camps at Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area (now Prince WIlliam Forest Park). In 1937, the camps debuted as a summer camp for the children of Washington, DC. Social groups in the nation’s capital worked alongside the National Park Service (NPS) by sponsoring the camps. The goal was to give underprivileged children a chance to leave the city for a few weeks. Through crafts, nature walks, swimming, and other activities, the children who camped at Chopawamsic had opportunities they would likely never have in the confines of the nation’s capital. Learn more on the park's History and Culture page.
Schedule This Program
To schedule this program, visit the Prince William Forest Park Education page for more information about park field trips.
Last updated: September 30, 2024