The Biggest Thing in Education Since the #2 Pencil!

Education takes a giant leap forward with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Floating Classroom Science Program at Aqua’s Green Lane Reservoir. Imagine environmental education, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in our young learners. Students participate in courses in watershed science, aquatic communities, ornithology, geology, and botany. Moreover, students will discover real-world applications for their newly acquired knowledge through hands-on explorations on Green Lane Reservoir... and all from the cockpit of a kayak. Opportunities are available for custom school programming as well as unique summer camp experiences!

About the Floating Classroom: Dragonfly I is a state-of-the-art science lab constructed on a reimagined 24' pontoon boat. The "classroom" is equipped with microscopes, iPads, Wifi, water quality testing supplies and other equipment that will aid students in their investigations. The boat itself is equipped with a 10 horse electric motor which derives its power from 4 specially-configured solar panels.

School Programs

A truly unique experience students will remember forever

A Floating Classroom school program is a completely customizable experience, allowing teachers to tailor the day to meet teaching goals in environmental education, recreation and team-building, or both! Check out our course offerings and trip templates or contact us to create your own!

Program Location: Walt Road Day-Use Area at Green Lane Park
Time: Available April-June and August-October
Grades: 6-12
Cost: Contact us for more information. Grant funding may be available to assist with transportation expenses.

Curriculum Guide & Experience Template

Summer Camps

Floating Classroom, Kayaking and Fishing camps For Middle & high school students

What could be better than a summer day on the lake?! Multiple summer days on the lake!

This year, we are offering a variety of camps for Middle and High Schoolers. Students will explore Green Lane Reservoir in kayaks, canoes, and Dragonfly I, learning more about ornithology, botany, water quality, aquatic species, watershed dynamics and much, much more! They also gain hands-on science experience with real-world applications, all in the context of water-based adventure. We can’t wait to see you this summer!

Program Location: Walt Road Day-Use Area at Green Lane Park

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Check in begins at 8:45)

2025 Session Dates and Descriptions

Programs running from june 16th to august 7th

Camp runs Monday to Thursday of each week, with each Friday reserved as that week’s rain-date. Each week will be themed around topics such as outdoor exploration, local natural history, STEM, and more!

Camp begins at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm each day.
Dates:
Week 1. June 16th - 19th

Week 2. July 7th - 10th

Week 3. July 14th - 17th

Week 4. July 21st - 24th

Week 5. July 28th - 31th

Week 6. August 8th - 7th

Outline of Typical Daily Schedule (4-day Camp)

8:45 am - Check-In
9:00 am - Team-building and Games
9:30 am - Paddling Skills Session in Kayaks/Canoes
10:30 am - Lesson #1 (On Floating Classroom)
11:00 am - Lesson #1 (Exploration in Kayaks)
11:30 am - Lesson #1 (Investigations using equipment on Floating Classroom; Share Findings)
12:30 pm - Lunch (On Shore)
1:00 pm - Lesson #2 (On Floating Classroom)
1:30 pm - Lesson #2 (Exploration)
2:00 pm - Lesson #2 (Investigate Findings; Share Findings)
3:00 pm - Guided Free Time (Paddling, Games, Fishing, Hiking, etc.)
4:00 pm - Program Ends