2008 summer camps - from the Ohio River Watershed to the Delaware River Watershed - offered a perfect blend of outdoor watershed education and fun in the sun
PRC is gearing up for some exciting adventures again this summer working with area children as we explore our environment and our impact on it. PRC will offer fun-filled summer, day camps available to participants of all income levels. Each day features a different environmental theme; crafts and activities revolve around the day’s theme. PRC East’s camps are classified by the participants; PRC West’s camps are classified by locations.
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Eastern PA
“Hands on the Environment” PRC East’s summer camp, is held at PRC’s facility in Ridley Creek State Park—on 35 acres of beautiful rolling hills located in Delaware County.
2009 PRC Eastern Summer Camp Schedule to be announced soon! Check back!
Half-day Camps
Kinder Camp
for ages 4-6. Kinder Campers take a sneak peak at the natural world right in Ridley Creek State Park. Identify local animals and plants of the temperate forest while feeding birds, signing songs, playing games and making crafts. Don't forget to pack a lunch!
Full-day Camps
NEW! Forest Friends
for ages 5 to 6. Forest Friends enjoy what is probably their first voyage into summer camp. Kids learn ways to help our local "forest friends" through hands-on experiences, games and crafts.
Wildlife Detectives -
for ages 7 to 9. Wildlife Detectives uncover clues and discover the wildlife in Ridley Creek State Park. Campers identify local birds, mammals and amphibians while investigating their needs for survival. Join to create earth friendly crafts, play games, hike, and pracitce fun ways to protect our Earth!
Earth Action Squad
for ages 10 to 12. Campers protect our planet as they become an environmental scientist for a week. The Earth Action Squad participates in organic gardening, puts alternative energy to use, and partakes in water testing to identify the health of ecosystems. Camp parents are invited to our Earth Action Squad's Environmental Fair on the last day of camp.
Extended Stay Options
Optional early morning and late afternoon supervision for full-day campers.
Before Camp Program
8-9 AM
$40 per week
After Camp Program
3-5 PM
$80 per week
To register or to receive more information, call: (610) 353-1555 ext. 232 or
e-mail: lynam@prc.org
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Western PA
Summer Camps Still Rockin’
PRC was once again afforded the opportunity to partner with the PA American Water Company (PAWC) to offer the third annual Wonderful World of Water Day Camp. Three day camps, funded by PAWC and offered in Allegheny, Butler and Chester Counties, provided two fun-filled days each of outdoor fun and education around water issues. Green Tree Borough (Allegheny County), Jennings Environmental Education Center (Butler County), and Coatesville Recreation Department generously provided beautiful settings for the camps.
Campers, ages 7-12, explored the watershed, water basics, and current water quality issues through interactive instruction, hands-on activities, crafts, hikes and games. Highlights included visits from some very exciting guests. Verna McGinley, a Pittsburgh naturalist, afforded campers the opportunity to get up close and personal with water critters such as frogs, toads, turtles, snakes, and salamanders. Wil Taylor, naturalist at Jennings Environmental Education Center, provided a glimpse into the daily life of an early twentieth century coal miner –as young as seven-years old. Wil also taught the campers about abandoned mine drainage (AMD) and the passive treatment system in place at Jennings. Bill Bartlett of Earth Force was a favorite among campers with a large scale nonpoint source (NPS) pollution activity that allowed campers to build a watershed and observe its lakes and rivers as they were affected by various sources of NPS pollution. Campers, donning goggles and rubber gloves and using chemistry equipment behaved as young chemists as PAWC staff guided them in experimenting with water filtration and purification techniques. Campers also learned about how local animals are affected by impacts on our watershed, did water testing and enjoyed nature hikes/litter pick-ups at our beautiful camp sites and had many thrills playing games such as water balloon volleyball and various water relays. Even meals and snacks were used to convey educational messages. Campers learned about the importance of waste reduction by packing zero waste lunches and about surface pollution entering the aquifer by building and then enjoying the Edible Earth Parfait.
As a result of PAWC’s generous commitment to this endeavor all campers were able to enjoy the Wonderful World of Water Day Camps free-of-charge! Many campers expressed an interest in returning next year and facilitators as well look forward to partnering next summer with PAWC to provide this fun-filled educational experience.
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