Insects of Early Summer – SOLD OUT!
Ages 5 to 7
June 12 – 16
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

At Fern Hollow, the meadow is constantly changing! Compare and contrast the insects found in the late and early summer with this two-part camp. What kinds of things might we find in August that we couldn’t in June?

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Insects of Early Summer  is SOLD OUT!

Nature Guides
Ages 5 to 7
June 19 – 23
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

What kind of animals live around us? What’s the difference between a maple and an oak tree? Become an expert Fern Hollow naturalist as we spend a week exploring the meadow, the forest, and our pond to learn more about the different plants, animals and insects that call Western PA home

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Art In Nature
Ages 5 to 7
June 26 – 30 
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

In this camp, we will let nature be our inspiration through painting, music and movement, and more! Each day will also include hikes, stories and free exploration time.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Dinosaurs
Ages 5 to 7
June 26 – 30
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Roam the earth like a dinosaur! Discover what the earth looked like during the Mesozoic Era and explore the world of paleontology and archeology. Test your knowledge of dinosaurs that once existed and build your own in this art and science camp dedicated to these prehistoric wonders.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Bring your lunch and stay all day!
June 26 – 30 Full Day Camp
includes Art In Nature AM Session + Dinosaurs PM session

Art In Nature
Ages 5 to 7
June 26 – 30
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

In this camp, we will let nature be our inspiration through painting, music and movement, and more! Each day will also include hikes, stories and free exploration time.

LUNCH TIME
*Dinosaurs PM session will follow after lunch break.

Dinosaurs
Ages 5 to 7
June 26 – 30
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Roam the earth like a dinosaur! Discover what the earth looked like during the Mesozoic Era and explore the world of paleontology and archeology. Test your knowledge of dinosaurs that once existed and build your own in this art and science camp dedicated to these prehistoric wonders.

Registration fee:
Public $290
Members $255

*During our full-day camps, campers will have a lunchtime break from 12 pm- 1pm. This is a time for campers to wind down before their afternoon camp with lunch and supervised free time.
Please make sure your camper packs a full, peanut-free, lunch along with a reusable water bottle.  

On the Trail – SOLD OUT
Ages 5 to 7
July 24 – 28
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

What will we discover as we hike the trails at Fern Hollow? Will we see amazing birds or insects or animals or plants? Actually, we will see all four.  Let’s learn about the living things along the trail. Well read books about everything we see and combine that knowledge with our artistic talent to paint, print, stencil, and draw. Enjoy a week of hiking, reading, and creating and most of all celebrating nature.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

On the Trail is SOLD OUT!

The Return of Pokevania! – SOLD OUT!
Ages 5 to 7
July 24 – 28
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Campers will attend their own Poke camp where they will learn about real-life pocket monsters in Pennsylvania. Trainers will learn about native Pennsylvanian mammals, fish, and insects. We will look at the similarities and differences between the anime animals and the real thing.  The three-hour camp will have related crafts, games, and a mini-lesson about our animal of the day. There will also be time each day to trade Pokemon cards.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

The Return of Pokevania is SOLD OUT!

On the Trail + The Return of Pokevania!
Full Day Camp – SOLD OUT!

Bring your lunch and stay all day!
July 24 – 28 Full Day Camp

includes On the Trail AM Session + The Return of Pokevania! PM session

On the Trail – SOLD OUT!
Ages 5 to 7
July 24 – 28
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

What will we discover as we hike the trails at Fern Hollow? Will we see amazing birds or insects or animals or plants? Actually, we will see all four. Let’s learn about the living things along the trail. Well read books about everything we see and combine that knowledge with our artistic talent to paint, print, stencil, and draw. Enjoy a week of hiking, reading, and creating and most of all celebrating nature.

LUNCH TIME
*The Return of Pokevania! PM session will follow after lunch break.

The Return of Pokevania!
Ages 5 to 7
July 24 – 28
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Campers will attend their own Poke camp where they will learn about real-life pocket monsters in Pennsylvania. Trainers will learn about native Pennsylvanian mammals, fish, and insects. We will look at the similarities and differences between the anime animals and the real thing. The three-hour camp will have related crafts, games, and a mini-lesson about our animal of the day. There will also be time each day to trade Pokemon cards.

Registration fee:
Public $290
Members $255

*During our full-day camps, campers will have a lunchtime break from 12 pm- 1pm. This is a time for campers to wind down before their afternoon camp with lunch and supervised free time.
Please make sure your camper packs a full, peanut-free, lunch along with a reusable water bottle. 

On the Trail + The Return of Pokevania! is SOLD OUT!

Little Sprouts – SOLD OUT!
Ages 5 to 7
July 31 – August 4
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Get up and grow with this weeklong camp focused on gardening! We’ll take a look at a plant’s life cycle and what they need to thrive, the importance and fun of growing our own food, and get hands-on experience helping in our garden here at Fern Hollow. 

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Little Sprouts is SOLD OUT!

Birdwatchers
Ages 5 to 7
August 14 -18
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

How much better is a hawk’s vision than ours? How fast does a hummingbird fly? Why doesn’t a woodpecker get a headache? We’ll learn all about our feathered friends & see if our “owl eyes” can find any as we explore Fern Hollow’s trails & meadows.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

The Great Outdoors – Full Day Camp
Ages 6 to 11
July 5 – 7
9:00AM – 4:00PM (Full Day Camp)
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Join us at Fern Hollow to learn about the Great Outdoors! Each day children will participate in a hike, an outdoor-themed lesson, and create a nature craft.

Some activities will include hiking to the Fern Hollow pond, making your own trail mix, and learning all about animals in our backyard. We will be planning on spending time outdoors, so participants should come dressed appropriately.

A reusable water bottle, a snack, and a lunch are also highly recommended.. 

Registration fee:
Public $174
Members $153

*During our full-day camps, campers will have a lunchtime break from 12 pm- 1pm. This is a time for campers to wind down before their afternoon camp with lunch and supervised free time.
Please make sure your camper packs a full, peanut-free, lunch along with a reusable water bottle.

Camping, S’mores and More
Ages 8 to 11
June 12 – 16
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Join us at Fern Hollow to learn about camping, s’mores, and more! Campers will learn to pitch a tent, cook the perfect s’more, and hike safely outdoors.

A reusable water bottle and a snack is also highly recommended.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Mythology in Nature
Ages 8 to 11
June 19 – 23
9:00 AM – Noon
M-Th. at Fern Hollow Nature Center and Friday at King’s Lake

Campers will spend a week learning about Greek, Nordic, Egyptian, and several other types of mythology that are geared toward nature. We’ll discuss the Mighty Thor and learn about the weather. Another day we’ll talk about Artemis and train to become skilled archers. Glaucas was the Greek god of fishermen, so we will test our fishing skills out at King’s Lake.

The Mythology in Nature camp will be intriguing and adventurous!

This session will be held at Fern Hollow Nature Center Monday to Thursday, and Friday at Fern Hollow.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Watershed Warriors
Ages 8 – 11
July 10 – 14
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Walker Park and Fern Hollow Nature Center

Come explore the living world inside our creeks! At this camp, we will discover what kinds of plants and animals live inside the creeks of Western Pennsylvania. Come learn how the Allegheny river flows into the ocean and the different ecosystems that are created through salt and freshwater. Use kick-nets and dichotomous keys to discover the animals that live in the underwater world in our backyard creeks! We will explore watersheds by creating videos, exploring the creek hands-on, and building boats that will take our knowledge all the way to the Atlantic ocean!  

This session will be held at Walker Park on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and at Fern Hollow on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Nature Guides 2
Ages 8 to 11
August 7 – 11
9:00 AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center and Sewickley Heights Borough Park

Who lives at Fern Hollow? How do you identify a tree? What type of scat is that? Spend a week exploring the meadow, the forest, and our pond at Fern Hollow Nature Center. We will become expert naturalists as we learn to identify, observe, and hypothesize about life at the nature center and around Western Pennsylvania.

We will have an in-depth learning experience about birds, insects, trees, and more.

Field trip to Sewickley Heights Borough Park on Wednesday

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

CANCELED
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Ages 8 to 11
August 7 – 11
1:00 – 4:00PM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center

Learn how to use the three R’s in your everyday life! At this camp, we will be discovering the best ways to cut down on our waste and turn something old into something new!

To reduce, we will be making a no-waste meal where we will talk about composting, water use, and more! On our reuse day, we will be making our own paper from old newspaper scraps! At the end of the week, we will be using recycled materials to put on our very own fashion show! By recycling items such as paper bags, egg cartons, and more we will be creating fashion looks and walking the eco-friendly runway!

If fashion isn’t your style, come show us what you can build with recycled materials!

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is CANCELED

All About Fish
Ages 8 to 11
August 14 – 18
9:00AM – Noon
At Fern Hollow Nature Center and King’s Lake

Come learn all about fish in Western Pennsylvania! At this weeklong camp, we will talk about the different types of fish that live in Western PA, how to identify them, and how to catch them recreationally. Come learn the rules, test your knowledge, and get some time fishing this week at Fern Hollow.  Campers will meet at King’s Lake on Friday to fish. We are scouting a second fishing location for Thursday as well.

Registration fee:
Public $190
Members $155

Wilderness Survival Club
Ages 9 – 12
Thursdays June 15 – August 17
9:30 – 11:30AM
At Fern Hollow Nature Center and other local sites

Think you could survive in the wild? Do you know what to do if you’re lost in the woods and running out of water?  Join us for a summer-long outdoor adventure club to learn basic wilderness survival skills and discover the outdoors in a whole new way. Learn which plants are edible and which to stay away from, how to catch fish using only the tools in your backpack, and how to start a fire after a storm. Compete with other campers and work together to survive in the wild.

Registration fee:
Public $290
Members $260