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, they will love summer camp at the Conservancy! All camps are based at the Conservancy.
Cancellation Policy for 2024:
- 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 15 - 17, 2024 (9:30 am - 12:00 pm)
Fee: $125 Members/$200 Non-Members
Summer Explorers:
Plants Galore!
For students who have completed Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Explorers are learning about the plants that make up a watershed’s riparian buffer - the trees, wildflowers, bushes, and vines- all things essential for life here! We will explore these through fun science experiments, get creative with our crafts and even get to spend some time in the East Branch Creek!
Dates (choose one week):
June 17 - 21, 2024 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
July 22 - 26, 2024 (9:30-12:30)
August 5 - 9, 2024 (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
Afielders are diving into the geological evolution and history of the Perkiomen Creek through interactive hikes, hands on creek exploration, experiments, games and crafts. 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 29 - August 2, 2024- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Conservancy
Fee: $325 Members/ $375 Non-Members for full day (9:30-3:30)
Exploring the East Branch Creek: PA Water Mammals and Waterfowl
Single day adventure for students who have completed Kindergarten - 4th grade!
Just can’t get enough of the creek? Grab your water shoes and head to the stream with us to learn about Pennsylvania’s Water Mammals and Birds in our watershed! Spend the morning with your feet and hands in the water, looking signs of water mammals and birds. Then, in the afternoon, learn all about animals who depend on the creek each day. Through active explorations, games, songs, books, and crafts we will take the day to 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 13
- July 18
- August 15
(All programs are 9:30 am - 2:30 pm)
*Rain dates will be the day following the scheduled date.
Fee: $40 Members/$50 Nonmembers