Ages 10-12
All meals and specialized equipment are provided for the overnight portions of all Adventure Camp programs.
Available Sessions
Wildlife Explorer
June 18-22
Mon-Wed, 9 am-3:30 pm, Thurs 9 am-Fri 3:30 pm (Overnight)
Members: $265 Non-Members: $285
Do you enjoy animals and plants in the wild? Come search for birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and the clues they leave behind in our forest and fields, then create your own nature journal to record your observations. Camp overnight at the Center to observe the world of nocturnal animals, and even visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to find soaring hawks and vultures. It’s a great chance to sharpen your naturalist skills.
Water Watchers
June 25-29
Mon-Fri, 9 am-3:30 pm
Members: $290 Non-members: $310
Here’s a week devoted to water and the animals that make aquatic habitats their homes. Campers will test the waters at a variety of sites in and around Philadelphia, and learn the basics of angling through a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission program. We’ll take fishing trips to the Schuylkill River and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and swim at a nearby pool. We’ll end the week with a kayaking adventure down the Delaware River.
Great Nature Escapes
July 2-6
(No camp on Wed, July 4th)
Mon-Fri, 9 am-3:30 pm
Members: $240 Non-members: $260
The perfect week for kids who love nature and exploring the great outdoors! During this shortened week, each day will find us on a different outdoor adventure: hiking in the Wissahickon Valley gorge, canoeing the scenic Brandywine River, and walking the rolling hills of Valley Forge National Park. We’ll also venture to French Creek State Park for hiking, canoeing or orienteering.
Adventure Camp: Pine Barrens
July 9-13
Mon-Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm, Wed 9 am-Fri 3:30 pm (Overnights)
Members: $330 on-members: $350
Join us for a trip to New Jersey’s scenic Pine Barrens to discover what makes this million-acre forest special. We’ll camp in Wharton State Forest and take advantage of its beautiful vistas; we’ll hike the Batona Trail and use kayaks to search for cool carnivorous plants.
Adventure Camp: Stargazing the Dark Skies
July 16-20
Mon-Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm, Wed 9 am-Fri 5 pm (Overnights)
Members: $330; Non-members: $350
Did you know that some of the darkest skies on the east coast are located here in Pennsylvania? We’ll travel to Cherry Springs State Park to join park staff for stargazing and a tour of the night sky using high powered telescopes, looking for planets, moons, and nebulae. During the day we’ll launch our very own rockets and hike to the highest points in the area.
Adventure Camp: Jersey Shore
July 23-27
Mon-Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm, Wed 9 am-Fri 3:30 pm (Overnights)
Members: $330 Non-members: $350
It’s time to hit the beach! This adventure takes us on a nature safari via catamaran to explore the Atlantic’s back bays and beautiful salt marshes. We’ll hike beach trails at night and explore the ocean and bay for natural treasures. We’ll camp in beautiful Belleplain State Forest and spend a day sunning at the beach in Sea Isle City.
Adventure Camp: Wilderness Survival Skills
July 30-August 3
Mon-Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm, Wed 9 am-Fri 5 pm (Overnights)
Members: $330 Non-members: $350
Have you ever wanted to rough it on your own? During this great introduction to wilderness skills, we’ll learn to build a fire, read a compass, track animals, and make primitive shelters. In the second half of the week, we’ll travel to Bald Eagle State Park to learn how to canoe, tan deer hide, make arrowheads, and perfect our fire-building skills.
Adventure Camp: World’s End State Park
August 6-10
Mon-Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm, Wed 9 am-Fri 3:30 pm (Overnights)
Members: $330 Non-members: $350
We’re headed to one of the "top 20 must see parks" in Pennsylvania, World’s End State Park, to explore the rich geology of the area while hiking to spectacular views. We’ll visit the gorgeous waterfalls of nearby Ricketts Glen State Park, and cool off in the area’s best swimming holes.
Adventure Camp: Chincoteague Island
August 13-17
Mon-Tue, 9 am-3:30 pm, Wed 9 am-Fri 3:30 pm (Overnights)
Members: $330 Non-members: $350
Embark on a 3-day, 2-night excursion to Chincoteague Island in Virginia. We’ll join local guides for an early morning kayak paddle for the best opportunity to see wild Chincoteague ponies and other spectacular wildlife. Then we’re off to the Marine Science Consortium for a hands-on look at the life that lives in the intertidal zone. Plan to get wet as we use nets and sieve boxes to collect crabs, shells and other organisms. We’ll round out the week with a beach campfire and plenty of time relaxing at the shore.
