Ages 4-5
Program Details
Half-day programs: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Full-day programs: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Before and After Care (for full day campers only) is available.
Campers should bring their own lunch; morning snack is provided. Field trips are scheduled as full-day events. Half-day campers may participate in the field trips for an additional fee.
Session Fees
Half-day programs: Members - $130/week; Non-members - $150/week
Full-day programs: Members - $170/week; Non-members - $190/week
** For programs with a field trip, add $20; Half-day campers add $30.
There will be no camp programs during the week of July 4th.
Available Sessions
Wild in the Woods**
June 23-27
Come explore The Center and the animals that live here! Each day will take us on a new discovery as we learn about insects, birds, reptiles, and much more. Includes a field trip to The Elmwood Park Zoo.
Things with Wings
July 7-11
Get ready to flap your wings! Come fly away with us, as we learn about birds, butterflies and other things that fly. Children will enjoy a visit from some live raptors and an up-close and personal look at live butterflies.
Dinosaurs!
July 14-18
Blast back to the age of the dinosaurs as we explore what these prehistoric creatures looked like, where they lived, what they ate, and if they still exist! Children will have the opportunity to imagine life during the age of dinosaurs. A look at fossils and other interesting artifacts, as well as a visit from some ancient dinosaur relatives are sure to excite.
Nature Detectives**
July 21-25
Get out your tools! It's time to learn how to be your own nature detective as we explore the Center with our senses in search of clues left by the animals that live here. Includes a field trip to the Please Touch Museum.
Creepy Crawly Critters**
July 28-August 1
What is it like to be one of the smallest creatures on Earth? Come take a closer look at insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies that zip through the air, live in the water and dig underground. Children will enjoy a hands-on exploration and up-close interaction with insects. Includes a field trip to the Insectarium.
How Does Your Garden Grow?**
August 4-8
Come learn about the power of flowers and other plants! Discover how a seed grows, where plants live, and how they survive. Children will have the chance to grow their own flowers and pick fruit. Includes a field trip to Merrymead Farm.
Nature Crafts
August 11-15
Making connections between nature and art is a great way to foster appreciation of our natural world. This week will focus on representing nature through art by making crafts with materials from the Center’s grounds.
The Pond and Beyond**
August 18-22
Come take a wet and wild look at aquatic life in our ponds and streams as we discover the importance of water and the creatures that live in it. Children will enjoy stream walks and being able to identify the aquatic creatures that inhabit southeastern PA's waterways. A field trip to the New Jersey Aquarium will enhance what the children discover at The Center
