SUMMER CAMP 2025
Have fun OUTSIDE – learning, exploring, and discovering with us!

We are pleased to offer a variety of nature-themed Summer Camps for children ages 3 to 14.

Our camps are based on the camper’s school grade for the 2024-25 year. For example, if your child just completed kindergarten, you would sign them up for a kindergarten summer camp.

  • Half Day Camps (Morning or afternoon sessions)
    Members $185 / Public $220 unless otherwise noticed.


  • Full Day Camps (9:00 to 4:00PM)
    Members $285 / Public $320 unless otherwise noticed.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
to Members ONLY

Purchase a FAMILY MEMBERSHIP and enjoy
the priority / discounted registration benefits, today. 

Become a member!

On March 1st, registration will be open to the public.
Spaces will be limited. 
A registration form is required for each participating child.

You may purchase a one year Family Membership ($100) now at FHNC MEMBERSHIPS then register for your selected camps using the member fee.
Registrations made by non-members during the month of February cannot be guaranteed and will not be added to rosters until March 1st.
Requests for refunds on Summer Camps will be accepted up until fourteen (14) days before camp begins.
All accepted refunds will be the full amount, minus $50 registration fee and processing fees and will be issued via PayPal.

A generous grant from the Union Aid Society scholarship will provide financial aid to those in need.   email us at or click HERE and fill out the form to apply.

GET ON THE Summer Camp Wait List

If the camp of your interest is marked  “SOLD OUT” you may get on the Summer Camp Wait List.  Spots will be assigned as they become available.

Summer Camps at Ohio Twp Nature Center

Preschool Summer Camps – ages 3 to 5

Name: Little Explorers w/ Miss Cam

Location: Ohio Township Nature Center
325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Ages: 3-5 years old

Dates: June 16-20

July 14-18 w/

Times: 9:00-11:30am  

Description: Join us for a week of fun and discovery!  Each day, we will explore a different nature-themed topic (such as plants, animals, and insects) through games, crafts, and stories. Campers will also enjoy daily hikes, free exploration, and playtime in the field and playground.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Explorers at ot - june 16-20 - sign up

Name: Little Explorers w/ Miss Sally

Location: Ohio Township Nature Center
325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Ages: AGE 3 ONLY

Dates: July 14 – 18

Times: 9:00-11:00am

Description: Join us for a week of fun and discovery!  Each day we will explore a different nature-themed topic (such as plants, animals, and insects) through games, crafts, and stories. Campers will also enjoy daily hikes and free exploration and play time in the meadow and outdoor classroom.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Explorers - AGE 3 - sign up

Early Elementary Summer Camps – K-2nd

Name: Nature Investigators w/ Miss Kara

Location: Ohio Township Nature Center
325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Dates: June 9-13 

Time: 9am-12pm

Grades: K-2nd

Description: Join us for an exciting summer camp where we uncover the mysteries of nature! Who left this print? Who made that nest? Nature is around us in so many ways that we can’t always see, so we will learn how to look for clues and use our senses to learn more about what is happening in our environment. Can you solve the mystery?

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Feathered Friends w/ Miss Kara

Location: Ohio Township Nature Center
325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Dates: August 4-8

Time: 9am-12pm

Grades: K-2nd

Description: 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 and see if our “owl eyes” can find any as we explore the trails and habitats around Ohio Township Community Park.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Summer Camps at Fern Hollow Nature Center

Preschool Summer Camps – ages 3 to 5

Name: Little Explorers w/ Mr. Sam

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Ages: 3-5 years old

Dates: June 9-13

Times: 9:00-11:30am

Description: Join us for a week of fun and discovery!  Each day we will explore a different nature-themed topic (such as plants, animals, and insects) through games, crafts, and stories. Campers will also enjoy daily hikes and free exploration and play time in the meadow and outdoor classroom.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Explorers june 9-13 - SOLD OUT

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Name: Little Explorers w/ Miss Rose

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Ages: 3-5 years old

Dates: June 23-27

Times: 9:00-11:30am

Description: Join us for a week of fun and discovery!  Each day we will explore a different nature-themed topic (such as plants, animals, and insects) through games, crafts, and stories. Campers will also enjoy daily hikes and free exploration and play time in the meadow and outdoor classroom.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Explorers June 23-27 - sold out

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Name: Little Explorers w/ Mr. Sam

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Ages: 3-5 years old

Dates: July 7-11

Times: 9:00-11:30am

Description: Join us for a week of fun and discovery!  Each day we will explore a different nature-themed topic (such as plants, animals, and insects) through games, crafts, and stories. Campers will also enjoy daily hikes and free exploration and play time in the meadow and outdoor classroom.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Explorers july 7-11 - SOLD OUT

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Name: Little Explorers

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Ages: 3-5 years old

Dates: August 4 – 8

Times: 9:00-11:30am

Description: Join us for a week of fun and discovery!  Each day we will explore a different nature-themed topic (such as plants, animals, and insects) through games, crafts, and stories. Campers will also enjoy daily hikes and free exploration and play time in the meadow and outdoor classroom.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Explorers AUGUST 4 -8 - SOLD OUT

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Early Elementary Summer Camps – K-2nd

Name: Mother Nature’s Art w/ Miss Sally 

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Grades: K-2nd

Dates: June 16-20

Time: 9am-12pm

Description: We’ll explore the trails of Fern Hollow and observe the nature that surrounds us. We’ll remember these observations and translate them into art creations like murals, mosaics, prints, and paintings. We’ll read books that inspire us and use our art supplies to create masterpieces.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Predator vs Prey 

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Grades: K-5th 

Dates: June 30 – July 3
*4 day camp

Time: 9am-4pm

Description: Come and play the ultimate game of survival! This camp will explore the adaptations that animals have made to survive and thrive in the natural world. Campers will get to challenge themselves by playing as either the predator or prey, using the adaptations of the animals we will study over the course of the week. Do you have what it takes to survive?

Registration fee:
Public $256
Members $228
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Predator vs Prey - SOLD OUT

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Name: Art in Nature and Outdoor Games w/ Miss Rose

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Dates: July 14-18

Time: 9am-4pm

Grades: K-2nd

Description: Our summer camp combines art and nature, inspiring campers to explore and create using natural materials. With experienced instructors, campers will learn to appreciate the natural world while fostering creativity and imagination through a variety of mediums. Our program includes educational activities on conservation and sustainability, helping campers develop a sense of responsibility for the planet. Join us for an unforgettable summer of art and nature!

Registration fee:
Public $320
Members $285
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Art in Nature and Outdoor Games - SOLD OUT

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Name: Little Sprouts w/ Miss Kara

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Dates: July 21-25

Time: 9am-4pm

Grades: K-2nd

Description: 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. We will also learn about 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 $320
Members $285
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

Little Sprouts - SOLD OUT

Get on the Summer Camp Wait List

Name: Creatures of the Continents and Outdoor Games

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Dates: July 28 – August 1

Time: 9am – 4pm

Grades: K-2nd

Description: Join us at Fern Hollow for a wild journey around the globe. In this camp we will spend each day learning about the wildlife of a different continent. From the expansive grasslands of the Serengeti to the canopy of the Amazon, we will cover so many wild animals and their habitats. Get ready for immersive activities, creative crafts, and all sorts of outdoor fun in this camp!

Registration fee:
Public $320
Members $285
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Upper Elementary Summer Camps – grades 3rd-5th

Name: Hooked on Fishing w/ Miss Cam

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center, Walker Park, and King’s Lake

Dates: June 9-13

Time: 9am-12pm

Grades: 3rd-5th

Description: Are you interested in becoming an angler or improving your fishing skills? Join the educators and interns at Fern Hollow for a week of learning about Pennsylvania’s freshwater fish, macroinvertebrates, fishing techniques, lure-making, and much more. Youth anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles, but we will also have some available to borrow. Activities will occur at Fern Hollow Nature Center, Walker Park, and King’s Lake.

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Reptiles and Amphibians

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Dates: June 16-20

Time: 1 – 4pm

Grades: 3rd-5th

Description: Do you love the scaly and smooth-skinned creatures that love to come out in the Spring and Summer? Are you interested in snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, toads, and salamanders? In this camp we will learn about the field of herpetology- the study of reptiles and amphibians! Each day we will learn all about a different reptile or amphibian, its different species, as well as their varied diets and behaviors. We will look for these creatures in the meadow and by our pond, and we may even have a chance to interact with one up close!

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Watershed Warriors w/ Miss Cam

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center, Walker Park

Dates: July 7-11

Time: 1-4pm

Grades: 3rd-5th

Description: Explore the fascinating world of plants and animals of the watershed ecosystem! Watershed Warriors has the perfect balance of outdoor exploration, creative activities, and scientific investigation.  Learn all about the animals that live in the creek and how people contribute to healthy ecosystems while we hike, explore, and discover the beauty and complexity of nature! Fern Hollow educators will guide campers through topics such as buoyancy, erosion, and streamwater health while emphasizing the importance of YOU! With plenty of opportunities for fun, learning, and making new friends, Watershed Warriors is the ultimate summer camp experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Sign up today and get ready to make a splash!

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Soil to Plate

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center,

Dates: July 21-25

Time: 9am – 4pm

Grades: 3rd-5th

Description: Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Or where it goes when we are done with it? Learn the life cycle of veggies at Fern Hollow! We will learn about food, how fruits and vegetables are grown, and where they go! Discover what plants need to grow by helping sow, water, and harvest fruits and veggies at the Fern Hollow community garden. Join us for a healthy harvest meal and learn about the world of composting. 

Registration fee:
Public $320
Members $285
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name:  Game On! 

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Dates:  August 11- 15

Time: 1 – 4pm

Grades: 3rd-5th

Description:  What’s better than a little friendly competition in the sunshine? In this camp we will explore the world of games as we toss bean bags, smack croquet balls, shoot at goals, and solve puzzles. From games where you compete as an individual, to team games, to games that are designed to make us laugh, there is a little something for everyone. We will learn about what it takes to be a good player and teammate, and we will even have a chance to create our own games. If you are always looking for a path to victory, then this camp is for you!

Registration fee:
Public $220
Members $185
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Sustainability Stars

Location: Fern Hollow Nature Center

Dates: August 11-15

Time: 9am – 4pm

Grades: 3rd-5th

Description: Join us for an eco-friendly experience in sustainability at Fern Hollow Nature Center! Learn how to make a positive impact on the environment while participating in box house building, reusable crafts, and cooking yummy treats made from fresh ingredients plucked straight from the Fern Hollow garden. This summer, we welcome back our famous “trashion” show, the reusable, recyclable, catwalk of wearable crafts! 

Registration fee:
Public $320
Members $285
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Fern Hollow / Allegheny Land Trust Summer Camps

Middle School Summer Camps

Name: Adventure Time! w/ Miss Cam

Location: Meet at Fern Hollow Nature Center
Camp is held in partnership with Allegheny Land Trust

Dates: June 23 – 27

Time: 9am – 4pm

Grades: 6th-8th

Description: Join us for an exciting adventure! Bring your friends as we explore amazing parks and destinations. Our all-day camp offers a variety of activities, including a kayak tour, swimming in a lake, hiking multiple trails, navigating high ropes courses, and visiting the aviary to learn about birds. This camp will keep your middle schoolers active and engaged, giving them a break from their screens. Simply drop them off at Fern Hollow Nature Center, and we’ll take care of the rest! 

Registration fee:
$450
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

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Name: Adventure Time! w/ Miss Cam

Location: Meet at Fern Hollow Nature Center
Camp is held in partnership with Allegheny Land Trust

Dates: August 4 – 8

Time: 9am – 4pm

Grades: 6th-8th

Description: Join us for an exciting adventure! Bring your friends as we explore amazing parks and destinations. Our all-day camp offers a variety of activities, including a kayak tour, swimming in a lake, hiking multiple trails, navigating high ropes courses, and visiting the aviary to learn about birds. This camp will keep your middle schoolers active and engaged, giving them a break from their screens. Simply drop them off at Fern Hollow Nature Center, and we’ll take care of the rest! 

Registration fee:
$450
Or apply for a scholarship TODAY!

adventure time - sign up