Last updated: June 20, 2024
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Hosts Science Summer Camp
NPS Photo/ A. Grismer
Science Summer Camp 2024
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 June 28th, 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
June 28th from 10 am - 2 pm
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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. Peters Valley School of Craft
July 5th from 10 am - 2 pm
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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. Kittatinny Point Visitor Center
July 12th from 10 am - 2 pm
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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. Hialeah Recreation Site
July 19th from 10 am - 2 pm
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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. Walpack Center
July 26th from 10 am - 2 pm
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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. Milford Beach*
August 2nd from 10 am - 2 pm
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"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!
* Expanded amenity fees are waived for visitors attending the program. Let the ranger at the entrance booth know you are attending Science Summer Camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Find a ranger! They will give you the necessary materials for the program, direct you through the activities, and answer any questions you may have about the event.
- You may arrive anytime between 10am and 2pm to participate in the event. Completing all the stations usually takes approximately 30-45 minutes. You may stay and explore the area for as long as you would like.
- You may attend one event or come for them all! Each week’s lesson has different activities and will take place in different locations in the park.
- Interested, but want more information? Send us an email or call us at (570) 426 - 2452 during open business hours.
Education by Nature
Children and parents can learn together in the park.
Other Education Resources
Learn the history of the area from our park partners and volunteers.