Join us for a fun filled week of adventure and learning!
About Camp at Lacawac Sanctuary:
Lacawac’s 550-acre field station has meandering trails, open fields, lakes and wetlands in which to explore. Experience nature through hands-on activities, artistic expression, thematic games, scientific experiments, and environmental observation. E-STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math taught through environmental education) is incorporated into all of our camps in order to foster problem solving, innovation, self reliance, and logical thinking. Campers will be fully immersed in our living laboratory and discover how they fit into the complex web of our diverse ecosystem.
Camp Staff:
Lacawac’s 550-acre field station has meandering trails, open fields, lakes and wetlands in which to explore. Experience nature through hands-on activities, artistic expression, thematic games, scientific experiments, and environmental observation. E-STEM (Science, technology, engineering and math taught through environmental education) is incorporated into all of our camps in order to foster problem solving, innovation, self reliance, and logical thinking. Campers will be fully immersed in our living laboratory and discover how they fit into the complex web of our diverse ecosystem.
Camp Staff:
- Counselors have many years of experience working with children and teaching environmental education.
- All counselors, junior counselors, and interns have obtained child abuse and criminal history checks.
- A counselor to camper ratio of 1:8 is maintained in order to facilitate better small group dynamics.
- Counselors’ are trained in first aid and CPR.
- Counselors know that exploring nature is the most effective way to instill a sense of wonder and love for the environment.
- Lacawac stands true to its mission of research, education and preservation by shaping the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards.
Interested in becoming a member? Apply your Family Membership and receive a discount on camps! Learn more about how to become a member here.
Junior Counselors Wanted
Click the following links for information and application.
*Application deadline: May 1st.
jr._counselor_job_description.docx
Application
To receive more information about our camps, contact us at 570.689.9494 or brooke.hallstead@lacawac.org
*Refunds will not be offered after June 1st.
Creature Feature (Ages 5-6)
June 29-July 2
9AM-4PM
$100 Per Child/ Non-Members
$80 Per Child with Family Membership
*Please note price is adjusted due to the holiday schedule.
or
July 20-24
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non- Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
Splashing in puddles, turning over logs, and investigating under the soil is where campers can be found during this program. Searching for creatures high and low, in the forest, and on the lake's edge builds a positive curiosity for the natural world through hands-on lessons. Experiential activities and creative play allow for the natural unfolding of wonder and excitement about local creatures and their habitats.
9AM-4PM
$100 Per Child/ Non-Members
$80 Per Child with Family Membership
*Please note price is adjusted due to the holiday schedule.
or
July 20-24
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non- Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
Splashing in puddles, turning over logs, and investigating under the soil is where campers can be found during this program. Searching for creatures high and low, in the forest, and on the lake's edge builds a positive curiosity for the natural world through hands-on lessons. Experiential activities and creative play allow for the natural unfolding of wonder and excitement about local creatures and their habitats.
ART CAMP - Interpreting Nature (7-8)
July 6-10
9AM-4PM
$130 Per Child/ Non- Members
$110 Per Child with Family Membership
This introductory art camp will encourage campers to find shapes, patterns, and forms among the natural world that inspires real-life works of art! Campers will have the opportunity to create their own works of art by painting and drawing with materials found right in our backyard with the help of art professionals. Campers will learn to see the natural world as their canvas through nature observations, hiking, and other engaging activities. All materials will be supplied.
9AM-4PM
$130 Per Child/ Non- Members
$110 Per Child with Family Membership
This introductory art camp will encourage campers to find shapes, patterns, and forms among the natural world that inspires real-life works of art! Campers will have the opportunity to create their own works of art by painting and drawing with materials found right in our backyard with the help of art professionals. Campers will learn to see the natural world as their canvas through nature observations, hiking, and other engaging activities. All materials will be supplied.
ART CAMP - Earth Expressions (Ages 9-11)
July 13-17
9AM-4PM
$130 Per Child/ Non-Members
$110 Per Child with Family Membership
Finding symmetry, balance, and depth within the natural world are key elements to our more advanced art camp at Lacawac. During this week long program campers are encouraged to apply their natural observation skills to art projects that refine their form, style, and technique. Campers are guided by art professionals while integrating their observed expression of Lacawac's scenic landscapes to their work. Campers will define their skills as explorative artists and showcase their learning for friends and family at the end of the week. All materials will be supplied.
9AM-4PM
$130 Per Child/ Non-Members
$110 Per Child with Family Membership
Finding symmetry, balance, and depth within the natural world are key elements to our more advanced art camp at Lacawac. During this week long program campers are encouraged to apply their natural observation skills to art projects that refine their form, style, and technique. Campers are guided by art professionals while integrating their observed expression of Lacawac's scenic landscapes to their work. Campers will define their skills as explorative artists and showcase their learning for friends and family at the end of the week. All materials will be supplied.
Exploring Nature (Ages 7-8)
July 27-31 or August 3-7
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non-Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
While exploring the many ecosystems at Lacawac campers will learn about local habitats that act as shelters for plants and animals. Through outdoor play and activities campers are connected to their environment by understanding the relationships among living things. Campers will examine species adaptations that help them survive and inquire about the lives of their favorite animals.
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non-Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
While exploring the many ecosystems at Lacawac campers will learn about local habitats that act as shelters for plants and animals. Through outdoor play and activities campers are connected to their environment by understanding the relationships among living things. Campers will examine species adaptations that help them survive and inquire about the lives of their favorite animals.
Eco-Investigators (Ages 9-10)
August 10-14
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non-Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
Scientific observation becomes a world of excitement through our STEM program. During this week campers collect data, conduct experiments, and use scientific tools to measure and analyze their findings. Campers will explore natural cycles among the Earth, investigate our local geology, and learn about the forces behind climate and weather patterns. Learning about human impacts and water filtration reminds campers about the choices we have the power to make every day.
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non-Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
Scientific observation becomes a world of excitement through our STEM program. During this week campers collect data, conduct experiments, and use scientific tools to measure and analyze their findings. Campers will explore natural cycles among the Earth, investigate our local geology, and learn about the forces behind climate and weather patterns. Learning about human impacts and water filtration reminds campers about the choices we have the power to make every day.
Wilderness Adventures (Ages 11-12)
June 22-26
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non-Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
Campers will track, dig, and build during this engaging program designed to enhance their inner wild child. Learning about wilderness first aid, wild edibles, and building shelters are only a few of the exciting activities campers will enjoy while exploring our 500 acres at Lacawac. Analyzing different scenarios in the forest through team building activities helps campers to experience true survival in a safe and fun environment while creating leadership skills.
9AM-4PM
$120 Per Child/ Non-Members
$100 Per Child with Family Membership
Campers will track, dig, and build during this engaging program designed to enhance their inner wild child. Learning about wilderness first aid, wild edibles, and building shelters are only a few of the exciting activities campers will enjoy while exploring our 500 acres at Lacawac. Analyzing different scenarios in the forest through team building activities helps campers to experience true survival in a safe and fun environment while creating leadership skills.
Conservation Leadership Academy
CLA is a weeklong residential camp for middle and high school students ages 13-17. Participants will be immersed in STEM and Conservation activities at the beautiful and historic Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station. Students will experience hands-on science programs along-side local conservation professionals and resident university researchers. Enjoy a day kayaking the upper Delaware River. Additional program highlights include water quality sampling on Lake Wallenpaupack, conducting tree surveys, canoeing on Lake Lacawac, fishing on Heron Pond, assisting with aquatic research in the field and in the lab, participating in bird banding, and gaining leadership skills! For more information CLICK HERE.
June 21-June 26, 2020
Ages 13-17
Residential Camp
$250 per student
Scholarships available to Wayne and Pike County students.
Camp fees covers housing, meals and activities. For more information contact Jamie Reeger at 570-689-9494 or jamie.reeger@lacawac.org.
June 21-June 26, 2020
Ages 13-17
Residential Camp
$250 per student
Scholarships available to Wayne and Pike County students.
Camp fees covers housing, meals and activities. For more information contact Jamie Reeger at 570-689-9494 or jamie.reeger@lacawac.org.
