Science Summer Camp 2023
Parents and students looking for a fun way to avoid the dreaded summer brain drain can take a trip out to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to enjoy educational activities with rangers.
Science Summer Camp is a free, family-friendly event that offers a variety of science activities exploring the resources within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The program meets Next Generation Science Standards for grades 3 through 5 and provides hands-on lessons to make learning fun and engaging for the whole family.
Over six consecutive Fridays, beginning July 21st, participants will travel to different areas of the park and explore lesson themes such as botany, geology, and wildlife biology. Science Summer Camp is open to all ages and encourages families to learn and explore together!
1. Dingmans Falls Visitor Center
July 21st from 10 am - 2 pm
Learn about the secret superpowers native plants possess! Discover why the wide variety of plant life found at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is important for our environment.
2. Pocono Environmental Education Center
July 28th from 10 am - 2 pm
Do you love hide-and-seek? So do animals! Enjoy activities based on the remarkable characteristics of native animals and how they stay unseen.
3. Marie Zimmerman House
August 4th from 10 am - 2 pm
How do you feel about after-school snacks? Aren't they fun? They give you energy to play and do homework! How do you think animals get energy to play? Learn about ecology and the food web of native animals in a beautiful environment.
4. Smithfield Beach
August 11th from 10 am - 2 pm
Did you know that the water you drink every day is the same water that dinosaurs drank over 65 million years ago? This is possible through the water cycle! Learn more about the amazing properties of water near the Delaware River.
5. Milford Beach
August 18th from 10 am - 2 pm
There is a reason "you rock" is a compliment! Rocks are super cool! Learn how scientists examine the past by studying rock types and fossils.
6. Park Headquarters
August 25th from 10 am - 2 pm
"What we are is what we leave behind." Protecting our natural resources is everyone's responsibility, especially park rangers! The National Park Service preserves land for the enjoyment of future generations. Learn how you can help keep these parks safe!
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service