Summer camps at Jacobsburg
Jacobsburg summer camp registration opens at 9 a.m. April 1 online at events.dcnr. pa.gov/search/events?order=date&search=jacobsburg.
The following camps will be offered: DiscoverE Hide ‘n Seekers: Nature Detectives Morning Session. For ages 3-5. 10-11 a.m. June 25-28. Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers must be accompanied by an adult each day of camp. This program combines the autumn Tales for Tots program and the summer camp for 5-year-old children. There will not be separate programs for those age groups this year. Please choose only one session of camp to sign up for. There is a nonrefundable $15 registration fee for this camp.
Northampton County Junior Conservation School: July 14 -20. This week long residential environmental education experience offers students ages 13-17 an opportunity to work with other youth and adults in a hands-on, non-traditional learning experience. Instruction includes hiking, archery, camping, canoeing, forest ecology, boater water safety, water quality monitoring, firearms safety and handling, and other outdoor experiences. Conservation School places a strong emphasis on field experiences to educate and instill a conservation ethic in its students. The program is designed to develop the leaders of the next generation who have an awareness of the critical environmental and ecological issues that affect our communities and how decision-making and management practices can limit those impacts. The school is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers composed of sportsmen, returning students, community leaders, state agencies, and organizations. Instruction is provided by Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center and other professionals from the conservation and environmental fields. The school is held at the Northampton County 4-H Center 777 Bushkill Center Road, Bushkill Township. A $50 registration fee is required to attend NCJCS, the $50 will be refunded upon the student’s successful completion of the week of school. Registration is open now at www.ncjcs.org. Complete the online application at ncjcs.org/preapp/.
Art in Nature Camp for Teens: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22-26. Jacobsburg is partnering with ArtsQuest and PA Council on the Arts to host a day camp that merges nature with art. Teens ages 13-17 are invited to join teaching artist, Chris Spohn, to learn the processes of sculpting, mold making, and casting to create a conglomerate sculpture related to the theme: “Diversity makes an ecosystem strong.” Attendees will be able to bring home a casting and mold after camp. Camp will include outdoor adventures to inspire artists as they learn about the species that call
Jacobsburg home. This camp is free.
DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers: The Power of Water Session 1. Ages 6-8. 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 6-Aug. 9. Water is essential for all life on earth. During this camp they will explore how water moves through systems and learn how wildlife and people benefit. They’ll discuss weather, historical water usage, water in habitats, and water conservation. Campers will even have an opportunity to build their own miniature water wheel. Choose only one week of camp to sign up for. There is a non-refundable $25 registration.
DiscoverE Penn’s Adventurers: Jacobsburg Survival Challenge Session 1. Ages 9-12. 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 6-9. Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Learn how to prepare for the most common survival scenarios. There will be lots of fun activities including fire making, building shelters and orienteering. Choose only one week of camp to sign up for. There is a nonrefundable $25 registration fee.
DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers (Ages 6-8): The Power of Water Session 2. Ages 6-8. 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13-16. Water is essential for all life on earth. During this camp we will explore how water moves through systems and learn how wildlife and people benefit. They’ll discuss weather, historical water usage, water in habitats, and water conservation. Campers will even have an opportunity to build their own miniature water wheel. Choose only one week of camp to sign up for. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee.
DiscoverE Penn’s Adventurers: Jacobsburg Survival Challenge Session 2. Ages 9-12. 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13-16. Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Learn how to prepare for the most common survival scenarios. There will be lots of fun activities including fire making, building shelters, and orienteering. Choose only one week of camp to sign up for. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee.
To register for any camp, go to events.dcnr. pa.gov/search/events?order=date&search=jacobsburg.