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December 2019
January 2020
Day-Off Camp: Wizards of the Forest
Carve wands, tell stories, and make edible potions as we scour forests and fields for our woodland creature companions.
Find out more »Day-Off Camp: Master Trackers
Master the art of tracking as we identify tracks of different native animals and learn how to interpret track patterns.
Find out more »February 2020
Day-Off Camp: Animal Detectives
Explore our forests as we look for signs of wildlife in the harsh winter climate.
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED – Spring Break – Day-off Camp
When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. For ages 5–12 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Members: $60 | Non-members: $70 Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants…
Find out more »CANCELED – Spring Break – Day-off Camp
When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. For ages 5–12 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Members: $60 | Non-members: $70 Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants…
Find out more »CANCELED – Spring Break – Day-off Camp
When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. For ages 5–12 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Members: $60 | Non-members: $70 Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants…
Find out more »CANCELED – Spring Break – Day-off Camp
When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. For ages 5–12 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Members: $60 | Non-members: $70 Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants…
Find out more »CANCELED – Spring Break – Day-off Camp
When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. For ages 5–12 | 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Members: $60 | Non-members: $70 Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants…
Find out more »CANCELED – Day-Off Camp: Stewards of the Forest
When schools are closed, we’re open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration.
Find out more »September 2021
Day-Off Camp: Fire and Water
All living things need water to survive. While animals use water to regulate temperature, keep hydrated, and maintain bodily functions, plants use water to carry nutrients and for photosynthesis. Fire also promotes ecological health. Join us as we spend the day exploring these two elemental forces. Turn over rocks to discover the creatures in our streams, canoe on our pond, and harness the power of the flame as we try our hand at candle making. We will end the day…
Find out more »October 2021
Day-Off Camp: Schuylkill’s Spooky Soiree
Let the Halloween celebrations begin a few days early with this strikingly spooky soiree! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy the endless fun as we trek through the forest and carve pumpkins. After our expedition, hop on a broom and zoom around the “sky” in search of the golden snitch during a riveting game of quidditch. Just like other Hogwarts students, after the game we will settle down with a nice cold glass of butter “beer” and snack…
Find out more »November 2021
Day-Off Camp: Fall Impressions
The beauty of nature is hard to express in words so we often try to show it with paintings. For this reason, many artists will take their canvases, paints, and paintbrushes into the great outdoors so they can paint amid the natural beauty that they wish to depict. In fall, the trees begin to glow crimson, yellow, and orange so it is a favorite season for painters. Discover how artists incorporate nature into their work by walking through our art…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp: Wilderness Survival
Sometimes we forget how easy we have it – we tend to take for granted the water from our tap or the food in our fridge. Without all of that though, would you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Learn basic techniques and skills for wilderness survival, such as foraging, constructing shelters, using compasses to navigate, and building fires for cooking. By the end of the day, campers will gain the confidence and preparedness for surviving in…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp: Forest and Field Day
You’ve heard of track and field, but what about forest and field? This action-packed day has it all – teamwork, exercise, games, and FUN. Break up into teams to compete in a series of outdoor races, games, and challenges where good teamwork is the key to success! $60 for members/$70 for non-members. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an extra $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp: Navigating in Nature — CANCELED
Time to put away Google Maps and bust out the compass, as we navigate through our forests and fields looking for hidden treasures. Learn to navigate using a map and compass. Once our skills are honed in, we’ll put our knowledge to the test along our trails where we’ll break off into teams and try our hand at orienteering. Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where players use a map and compass to find check points along a designated course.…
Find out more »December 2021
Winter Break Day-Off Camp
The winter is a beautiful time at the Schuylkill Center. With no leaves on the trees, it’s possible to see slopes, hills, and valleys that are usually hidden to us. We’ll explore these spots and find new favorite locations in this winter wonderland. After exploring we’ll settle down by the fire, roast marshmallows, and play some games. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear…
Find out more »Winter Break Day-Off Camp
The winter is a beautiful time at the Schuylkill Center. With no leaves on the trees, it’s possible to see slopes, hills, and valleys that are usually hidden to us. We’ll explore these spots and find new favorite locations in this winter wonderland. After exploring we’ll settle down by the fire, roast marshmallows, and play some games. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear…
Find out more »Winter Break Day-Off Camp
The winter is a beautiful time at the Schuylkill Center. With no leaves on the trees, it’s possible to see slopes, hills, and valleys that are usually hidden to us. We’ll explore these spots and find new favorite locations in this winter wonderland. After exploring we’ll settle down by the fire, roast marshmallows, and play some games. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and an extra set of clothes. Wear…
Find out more »January 2022
Day-Off Camp: Mad Scientists
Mwahahahaha! We’ll be looking at the weirder side of science – the ooey and the gooey. Put on your lab coat and grab your goggles as we spend the day making things fizz, simmer, and pop (safely, of course). We’ll start in the lab making unique creations and then will end the day launching our inventions into the sky. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. $60 for members/$70 for non-members. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available…
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