Hike miles into the forest on a survival adventure. Practice orienteering as you draw maps, use compasses, survey the sky, and follow a geocache course. Unlock scavenger hunt clues with Morse Code. Perform wilderness first aid, build a campfire, and construct a shelter in the woods. Study the survival adaptations of animals in extreme environments. Design a natural water purification system and collect badges as you learn new survival skills.
Last day to register is June 17, 2019.
Learn more about Get Lost.
Spiders, beetles, and flies… oh my! Scour the stream, grounds, and Nature Center to discover Powdermill’s creepy creatures. Examine bugs that swim, fly, and scuttle through Pennsylvania and learn how your favorite critters move. Observe insects under the microscope and see how you can help protect their habitats. Build your own bug, go on scavenger hunts, and cheer for your favorite cockroach as they compete in the roach road race.
Last day to register is June 17, 2019.
Learn more about Secret Life of Bugs.
Hike miles into the forest on a survival adventure. Practice orienteering as you draw maps, use compasses, survey the sky, and follow a geocache course. Unlock scavenger hunt clues with Morse Code. Perform wilderness first aid, build a campfire, and construct a shelter in the woods. Study the survival adaptations of animals in extreme environments. Design a natural water purification system and collect badges as you learn new survival skills.
Last day to register is July 1, 2019.
Learn more about Get Lost.
Spiders, beetles, and flies… oh my! Scour the stream, grounds, and Nature Center to discover Powdermill’s creepy creatures. Examine bugs that swim, fly, and scuttle through Pennsylvania and learn how your favorite critters move. Observe insects under the microscope and see how you can help protect their habitats. Build your own bug, go on scavenger hunts, and cheer for your favorite cockroach as they compete in the roach road race.
Last day to register is July 1, 2019.
Learn more about Secret Life of Bugs.
Discover the conservation science that happens every day at Powdermill! Hike to the avian research center and create designs to protect birds from colliding with windows. Explore Powdermill Run, an exceptional-value stream, and build a model watershed. Practice conserving water and recycling. Screen-print an endangered animal T-shirt and learn about species of concern in diverse habitats. Explore worldwide ecosystems and more on an extended-day field trip to Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Day trip day to Carnegie Museum of Natural History: camp pick-up from Powdermill at 6 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided.
Last day to register is July 8, 2019.
Learn more about Eco Rangers.
Investigate the amazing avian diversity of Powdermill’s forests, fields, and wetlands. Hike to the avian research center to meet ornithologists and observe bird banding. Learn about research at the flight tunnel and find out how to help bird conservation. Document your findings in a scientific journal, and hone your ID skills. Discover the prehistoric relatives of birds on an extended-day field trip to Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Day trip day to Carnegie Museum of Natural History: camp pick-up from Powdermill at 6 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided.
Last day to register is July 8, 2019.
Learn more about Winged Wonders.
Explore the world up close using real scientific tools! Collect plants and animals and use a video microscope to observe your discoveries in amazing detail. Plunge into the world of stream creatures by turning over rocks and examining leaf packs. Practice identifying Pennsylvania trees on a scavenger hunt through the forest. Investigate water pollution with hands-on experiments. Use binoculars to spot birds and insects that fly around us.
Last day to register is July 15, 2019.
Learn more about Science Up Close.
Are you ready to get wet? Hunt through the forest to find hidden water habitats. Explore the stream and flip rocks to uncover aquatic animals. Peer through a microscope to find the smallest pond creatures. Build a boat from natural materials and test to see what floats or sinks. Make a splash with an environmentally friendly game of catch using biodegradable water balloons. Create your very own team T-shirt to wear during this camp’s fun-filled Water Olympics.
Last day to register is July 15, 2019.
Learn more about Wild about Water.
Become an entomologist at Powdermill! Use scientific tools, set insect traps, and create your own take-home collection of local bugs. Learn to identify pollution indicators from the stream and develop strategies to help pollinators thrive. Use a video microscope and other high-tech images to observe the unique adaptations of bugs and the stages of metamorphosis. Keep a scientific journal of your work as you explore a week of amazing insects!
Last day to register is July 22, 2019.
Learn more about Investigation: Insects.
Are you ready to get wet? Hunt through the forest to find hidden water habitats. Explore the stream and flip rocks to uncover aquatic animals. Peer through a microscope to find the smallest pond creatures. Build a boat from natural materials and test to see what floats or sinks. Make a splash with an environmentally friendly game of catch using biodegradable water balloons. Create your very own team T-shirt to wear during this camp’s fun-filled Water Olympics.
Last day to register is July 22, 2019.
Learn more about Wild about Water.