Day Camps 2018
​Join us for a fun filled week of adventure and learning!

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​Lacawac's 550-acre field station has meandering trails, open fields, lakes and wetlands in which to explore nature through hands-on activities, creation of art, thematic games, science experiments, specimen studies, and nature observation.  Campers will be fully immersed in our living laboratory and discover how they fit into the complex web of our diverse ecosystem.
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​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:
  • 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.

Print and Mail In Registration:



​Lacawac's summer day camps were supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 

Creature Feature (1)

July 2-6
Ages 5-6; 9AM-1PM
$80 Per Child
Explore forest and water habitats to find creatures in, under and around Lacawac. Campers will build positive relationships with nature and each other through creative play, experiential nature walks, and hands-on activities. Each day will focus on different types of animals that live at Lacawac.

Earth Expressions

July 9-13
Ages 8-10; 9AM-4PM
$115 Per Child
The beauty of the natural world is celebrated during a week of painting, writing, sculpting and drawing. Campers will find inspiration through hiking and other engaging activities which will encourage artistic expression. All materials will be supplied.  Camper’s projects will be shared with family members during an end of the week showcase.

​Camp is Full
To be placed on our waiting list email sarah.corcoran@lacawac.org or call 570.689.9494

Creature Feature (2)

July 16-20
Ages 5-6; 9AM-1PM
$80 Per Child
Explore forest and water habitats to find creatures in, under and around Lacawac. Campers will build positive relationships with nature and each other through creative play, experiential nature walks, and hands-on activities. Each day will focus on different types of animals that live at Lacawac.

 Exploring Nature 

July 23-27
Ages 7-8; 9AM-4PM
$100 Per Child

Connect with nature by exploring Lacawac’s unique ecosystems.  Learn more about the habitats that plants and animals call home while discovering the joy of outdoor play and exploration. Campers will examine special adaptations that animals have developed to survive through  specimen investigations and simulation activities.

Camp is Full
To be placed on our waiting list email sarah.corcoran@lacawac.org or call 570.689.9494

Eco-Investigators Camp

July 30-Aug 3
Ages 9-10; 9AM-4PM
$100 Per Child
Investigation, observation and problem solving will allow young scientists to develop a keen understanding and appreciation of our natural world.  This STEM camp focuses on inquiry and design through scientific investigation, modeling, and sampling with data sensors.  Campers will hike, play and learn on Lacawac’s beautiful 500 acres.

Camp is Full
To be placed on our waiting list email sarah.corcoran@lacawac.org or call 570.689.9494

Wilderness Adventures

Aug 6-10
Ages 11-12; 9AM-4PM
$100 Per Child
Building shelters, starting fires and tracking animals are only a few of the exciting activities campers will enjoy while exploring the terrestrial and aquatic environments at Lacawac. Problem solving and team building in a noncompetitive environment will foster leadership skills and build confidence. Adventurers will enjoy outdoor recreation on a whole new level.

​ Exploring Nature

August 13-17
Ages 7-8; 9AM-4PM
$100 Per Child

Investigate the world in miniature at Lacawac. Learn more about the habitats that plants and animals call home while discovering the joy of outdoor play and exploration. Campers will examine special adaptations that have been developed to survive and how animals change throughout their lives.

​Camp is Full
To be placed on our waiting list email sarah.corcoran@lacawac.org or call 570.689.9494

Conservation Leadership Academy

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Join Conservation Leaders in Pike and Wayne Counties for a week of fun, adventure and hands-on learning. High school students will be immersed in a week long resident camp at the beautiful and historic Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station.

Campers will experience science along-side local environmental professionals and resident university researchers. 
Field Trips:
High Ropes Course   
Sustainable Farm Tour
Boat Sampling on Wallenpaupack
Kayaking on the Delaware River

Program Highlights
Canoeing Lake Lacawac
Analyze lake samples in a lab
Bird Banding
Leadership Activities
 Hikes and Campfires and MORE!
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​Dates & Locations:
June 24-June 29
Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station, Lake Ariel​
Eligibility: Open youth ages 13-17
​Tuition:  $450 –Scholarships available for Wayne/Pike Students

​This is a residential program. Students live at Lacawac Sanctuary. Tuition covers housing, meals and activities.  For more information contact Jamie Reeger at 570-689-9494 or jamie.reeger@lacawac.org.
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To receive more information about our camps via mail, contact us at 570.689.9494 or jamie.reeger@lacawac.org