Every day is a new adventure.
Summer Science Academy features science-based day camp programs for children who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade. Conservancy Educators and professional staff lead small groups of children in hands-on exploration of the natural world. If your child enjoys spending time outdoors and learning about nature, this is the camp for them! All camps are based at the Conservancy.
Cancellation Policy for 2025:
- 30 days or more prior to the start of camp are eligible for a full refund.
- 14 - 29 days prior to the start of camp are eligible for a 50% discount.
- Cancellations made less that 14 days prior to the start of camp are not eligible for a refund, but the enrollment may be transferred to another program or participant.
Summer Pathfinders:
Animals All Around Us
For Learners in Pre-K and kindergarten (Ages 4-5)
OUR NEWEST CAMp FOR THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS!
Who is living in our watershed? What animals can you find in the fields and woods? How about the critters living creek side? Or the unique creatures living underwater? We will explore these questions and many more as we learn all about the animals in our watershed. Pathfinders will engage with nature through exploration, nature based crafts and hands-on, enriching activities.
Dates: July 7 - 9, 2025 (9:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Fee: $125 Members/$200 Non-Members
Summer Explorers:
Water Wonders!
For students who have completed Kindergarten - 3rd grade
From the the creeks to the clouds, water is all around us. We will explore what makes water so important, so wonderful, and most importantly so fun! Through hands on activities, explorations, and visits to the East Branch Creek, it'll be a week of unforgettable fun!
Dates (choose one week):
June 16 - 20, 2025 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
July 14 - 18, 2025 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
August 4 - 8, 2025 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Fee: $200 Members/$250 Non-Members
Summer Afield:
Perkiomen Creek- Past, Present, &Future
For students who have completed 4th - 6th grade
Flora and Fauna! Calling all junior naturalists, this is the camp for you! We'll delve into the local plants and animals that make our watershed so amazing! Each day will focus on a different aspect of the local biodiversity, with a focus on how the creek and the forest interact with each other. This cross-disciplinary program allows participants to expand their scientific and historical knowledge of the Perkiomen Creek and its tributaries while also developing critical thinking skills that will enable them to be equipped stewards of their environment.
Dates: July 28 - August 1, 2025 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm) at the Conservancy
Fee: $325 Members/ $375 Non-Members for full day (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Exploring the East Branch Creek: PA Spectacular Reptiles and Fish!
Single day adventure for students who have completed Kindergarten - 4th grade!
These single-day adventures will focus on Pennsylvania’s Spectacular Reptiles and Fish! Spend the morning with your feet and hands in the water, looking for the many Macroinvertebrates who live there. Then, in the afternoon, learn all about animals who depend on the creek each day. Through active explorations, games, and arts & crafts, we will examine this incredible ecosystem.
Bring your brown bag lunch and a bottle of water, your extra dry clothes, water shoes, and a towel.
Dates (Choose one date)
- June 12
- July 10
- August 14
(All programs are 9:30 am - 2:30 pm)
*Rain dates will be the day following the scheduled date.
Fee: $40 Members/$50 Nonmembers