Field Trips
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
Prince William Forest Park was built as Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area during the 1930s as an outdoor recreation area for urban youth. Cabins were built in its peaceful, rolling hills to shelter children during their first experiences in the great outdoors. Like so much of America, the bombing of Pearl Harbor forever transformed Chopawamsic and the people who used it. From 1942-1945, one of America's first centralized intelligence agencies, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), converted Chopawamsic's sleepy summer camps into secret training Areas "A" and "C". For 4 years, thousands of military men and everyday citizens came here to learn the art of spying and survival behind enemy lines.
About This Field Trip
Learn all about the spy training that actually took place here at the park during WWII! Authentic games and activities will keep you guessing on this one hour talk with an optional quarter to one mile guided hike. Maximum group size is 50 students.
Request This Field Trip
Visit Prince William Forest Park's Educator's Guide to learn about how to request this field trip and what to expect.
Last updated: October 1, 2024