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Day-Off Camp

December 2 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

$80 – $90

A child in a blue winter coat looks through binoculars in a snow-covered landscape.

When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds.

Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot.

Sign up for our 2025 Day Off Camp dates before December 20, 2024 with and use the code “early” at checkout for a discount on registration!

Hours:

Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Aftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm

Daily Fee:

Schuylkill Center Members: $80
Non-members: $90
Aftercare: $20

Details

Date:: December 2
Time:: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:: $80 – $90
Event Category:: Day Off Camp
Website:: https://schuylkillcenter.cloud9strategies.com/day-off-camps/

Organizer

: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Phone: 215-482-7300
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Venue

: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
: 8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128 United States + Google Map
Phone: 215-482-7300

become a member

HELP SUPPORT THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER and enjoy benefits including discounts on bird seed, our gift shop, native plants, tickets to public programs, our newsletter, access to over 180 national nature centers, priority registration, and so much more! You'll be a part of a special community of nature and wildlife champions helping connect people to the outdoors in Philadelphia.

our wildlife clinic

IF YOU HAVE FOUND AN INJURED WILD ANIMAL, the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic can help! At the Wildlife Clinic, our goal is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife so healthy animals can be returned to their natural habitat.

Please call our 24-hour wildlife hotline at 215-482-7300, option 2 to for our team to assist. Do not try to pick up or move an inured animal until you have spoken with a professional who can guide you on the safest method of action.

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