In addition to being an all-purpose place for charitable donations, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area helps people in our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies that may be local, state-level, national, or international in nature. In locations around the DC metro area, the Red Cross offers courses in disaster preparedness - for people and their pets, first aid, CPR, lifeguard training, and more.

Blue Ridge Outdoor Escapes offers children and parents alike a chance to experience the beauty, majesty, and splendor of the Shenandoah Valley (less than two hours from DC). Services include guided nature hikes with fun learning activities, camping adventures with rental equipment and all the accoutrements (set-up, tear-down, and healthy meals included), canoeing and fishing lessons (equipment provided), tours of working farms, and more.

It's a great way to help children experience the joys of being outdoors without having to lug and buy all the gear, or find which outdoor adventures are best suited for each child. Blue Ridge Outdoor Escapes does all the legwork - planning each outdoor adventure from start to finish.

Staff members are certified personal trainers with experience in developing programs for children. The adventures are safe, learning based, and teach children how to truly experience the outdoors and learn how to implement the equipment and skills necessary for various outdoor activities within a splendid natural setting.

Massage, fitness, yoga, specialty catering, and spa services are available for adults as well.

Fitwize 4 Kids is a "healthy lifestyle center" just for kids, combining circuit style workouts with world-class nutrition education in an energetic, lively, and supervised environment that helps establish girls and boys on the path to a healthy lifestyle. In addition to its core program, the center offers a variety of classes such as kickboxing, hip hop and agility training, Kids' Nights Out, birthday parties, scout programs, youth group outings and more.

Flexible Family Fitness is a personal training center for families - your kids can work out with you. The Physical Education Center provides the individual care and attention that each child needs to feel comfortable, while simultaneously directing and guiding a healthful nutrition and exercise program and fitness routine for all members of the family. By combining quality time and healthy time, Flexible Family Fitness strives to build healthy bodies, healthy families, and healthy relationships. Classes and field trips offered include alternative yoga, bowling, music lessons, acting lessons, horseback riding, chess, golf, hiking, and weight training.

The Marimekko Washington DC Concept Store is stocked with Marimekko of Finland continuing classics as well as seasonal European fashion and accessory collections for men, women, and children. The store features over 150 of Marimekko's trademark fabrics in addition to bedding, bath mats, shower curtains, towels, tabletop, housewares, clothing, bags, accessories, and more. In addition, the store offers made-to-order home furnishings, interior design services, business and institutional clothing and gifts, personal shopping, gift cards, and international shipping.

This is the place to outfit the family for a foray into the outdoors, whether it's planning a ride on the C&O towpath, visiting Great Falls, or hiking through Shenandoah National Park. REI started out in 1938 as a humble cooperative and evolved into an upscale megastore for people who demand the best in outdoor gear.

Baby and kid stuff abounds: look for high-quality baby joggers, bike trailers, and trail packs; family camping gear; kids' bikes and helmets; performance footwear; skis and snow gear; rain gear, outdoorsy toys, and rugged, stylish clothes for kids of all ages (Patagonia, Cherry Tree, Gramicci).

Rent tents, backpacks, sleeping bags/pads, and other camping gear at the store. (Not all stores carry all gear.) Pay a one-time membership fee of $15 and receive a host of benefits, including reduced equipment rental charges and a yearly patronage refund on purchases.

Stores have a full schedule of outdoor-related talks and programs, but these are primarily geared toward adults (although there is an occasional family-related event; check REI's website for details.)

This is the place to outfit the family for a foray into the outdoors, whether it's planning a ride on the C&O towpath, visiting Great Falls, or hiking through Shenandoah National Park. REI started out in 1938 as a humble cooperative and evolved into an upscale megastore for people who demand the best in outdoor gear.

Baby and kid stuff abounds: look for high-quality baby joggers, bike trailers, and trail packs; family camping gear; kids' bikes and helmets; performance footwear; skis and snow gear; rain gear, outdoorsy toys, and rugged, stylish clothes for kids of all ages (Patagonia, Cherry Tree, Gramicci).

Rent tents, backpacks, sleeping bags/pads, and other camping gear at the store. (Not all stores carry all gear.) Pay a one-time membership fee of $15 and receive a host of benefits, including reduced equipment rental charges and a yearly patronage refund on purchases.

Stores have a full schedule of outdoor-related talks and programs, but these are primarily geared toward adults (although there is an occasional family-related event; check REI's website for details.)

This is the place to outfit the family for a foray into the outdoors, whether it's planning a ride on the C&O towpath, visiting Great Falls, or hiking through Shenandoah National Park. REI started out in 1938 as a humble cooperative and evolved into an upscale megastore for people who demand the best in outdoor gear.

Baby and kid stuff abounds: look for high-quality baby joggers, bike trailers, and trail packs; family camping gear; kids' bikes and helmets; performance footwear; skis and snow gear; rain gear, outdoorsy toys, and rugged, stylish clothes for kids of all ages (Patagonia, Cherry Tree, Gramicci).

Rent tents, backpacks, sleeping bags/pads, and other camping gear at the store. (Not all stores carry all gear.) Pay a one-time membership fee of $15 and receive a host of benefits, including reduced equipment rental charges and a yearly patronage refund on purchases.

Stores have a full schedule of outdoor-related talks and programs, but these are primarily geared toward adults (although there is an occasional family-related event; check REI's website for details.)

This is the place to outfit the family for a foray into the outdoors, whether it's planning a ride on the C&O towpath, visiting Great Falls, or hiking through Shenandoah National Park. REI started out in 1938 as a humble cooperative and evolved into an upscale megastore for people who demand the best in outdoor gear.

Baby and kid stuff abounds: look for high-quality baby joggers, bike trailers, and trail packs; family camping gear; kids' bikes and helmets; performance footwear; skis and snow gear; rain gear, outdoorsy toys, and rugged, stylish clothes for kids of all ages (Patagonia, Cherry Tree, Gramicci).

Rent tents, backpacks, sleeping bags/pads, and other camping gear at the store. (Not all stores carry all gear.) Pay a one-time membership fee of $15 and receive a host of benefits, including reduced equipment rental charges and a yearly patronage refund on purchases.

Stores have a full schedule of outdoor-related talks and programs, but these are primarily geared toward adults (although there is an occasional family-related event; check REI's website for details.)

Sport Bounce of Loudoun is a 10,000 square foot moonbounce facility offering fitness classes for children (ages 4-13), open gym time (for toddlers 18 months to three years and kids ages 4-13), and birthday parties.

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new moms/dads that they can do with their babies. Along with walking, the program combines intervals of body toning using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. Taught by nationally certified instructors (who are also moms), it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. The classes are designed to accommodate all fitness levels, and any type of stroller.

Stroller Strides has classes meeting at various locations in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Check the website to find one near you. It also organizes playgroups after class, community events, and Mom's night out events.

Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for new moms/dads that they can do with their babies. Along with walking, the program combines intervals of body toning using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. Taught by nationally certified instructors (who are also moms), it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. The classes are designed to accommodate all fitness levels, and any type of stroller.

Stroller Strides has classes meeting at various locations in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Check the website to find one near you. It also organizes playgroups after class, community events, and Mom's night out events.

TumbleBus is a gym on wheels, full of gymnastics equipment that comes to you. Kids can play on a mini trampoline, parallel bars, balance beams, tumbling mats, a zip line, monkey bars, rings, ropes, and more, all within a full-size bus with padded walls and floor. Cheerfully decorated, the TumbleBus provides a unique and fun way for children to receive the physical fitness that is so important to their development.

The TumbleBus comes to schools, company picnics, day cares, birthday parties, and any special event.

Varsity Tutors uses students and alumni of elite universities to provide at-home academic tutoring in a wide range of subjects to high school and junior high school students in the St. Louis areas.

Tutors can also prepare students for SAT and ACT college-entrance exams, guiding students through the entire test-taking experience: calming those pre-test jitters and reassuring post-test anxiety.

Wakefield Skate Park, located next to Audrey Moore RECenter in Wakefield Park, is Fairfax County Park Authority's first skate park. Local skaters played an important role in the decision to construct the skate park, as well as helping out in the design phase. Nate Cherry, a local student, won a contest to design the skate park's logo.

The Skate Park offers assorted open skate sessions. Classes and camp programs include skateboarding and BMX/Freestyle bike riding; online registration is available. Contact Wakefield for schedules, camp registration dates, and further information.

Helmets are mandatory for all customers; elbow and kneepads are required for kids under 16. All can be rented at the park. Each item costs $2; a complete set of three is $5.

Pre-paid 25-visit passes are available, at a discount, as follows: $150 for adults, youth (ages six to 18) and students (ages 19 to 24 with valid student ID); $90 for county residents - $110 for adult county residents.