Mini Exploration Camp 2025

Mini Exploration Camp 2025

Explorers ages 5-7 years old can join us for this mini nature camp. This is a great way to prepare your camper for longer day adventures.

By Pennypack Environmental Center

Date and time

July 1 · 9am - July 3 · 12pm EDT

Location

Pennypack Environmental Center

8600A Verree Road Philadelphia, PA 19115

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Drop-off

Families should check in their child, take them to the bathroom, and check that they have sun and bug repellant on them, and a full water bottle.

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Gathering

Group gathers to review the day.

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Adventures

Group will begin the day's plan with hiking, art, books, games, and/or hands-on artifacts and animal interactions with snack in the middle.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Gathering

Group will clean and pack their bags, then gather to talk about the day's successes, challenges, and what they are excited for next.

12:00 PM

Pick-up

Children must be signed out by a preauthorized adult. Have IDs ready.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 days 3 hours
  • Free venue parking

Explorers ages 5-7 years old can join us for this mini nature camp. This is a great way to prepare your camper for longer day adventures in the park.

We will make a themed craft each day, read stories, play games and see live animals!


Dates: Tuesday, July 1-Thur, July 3

Ages: Children 5-7 years

Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm (This is a drop off program)

Registration Required: $50.00 per child; Eventbrite fees apply. Payment is Non-refundable.

Space is extremely limited.

Campers should bring water, snacks, sneakers. They will be outdoors in most weather.

For information, call 215-685-0470 or email PEC@phila.gov.


NOTE: SPACES ARE RESERVED WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR CHECK AND YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER.

Camp Instructors: Classes are taught by park staff and guest educators from other professional organizations.

Returning Campers: Please email us ASAP if you need to update your contact information for early registration.

Subject to change.

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Pennypack Environmental Center

The Pennypack Environmental Center resides on the land of the Lenape, and was originally dedicated as a bird sanctuary in 1958. Today, the Center has an outdoor amphitheater, exhibits, a reference library, and campfire and picnic areas. Learn more about the various school, public and camp programs at the Pennypack Environmental Center by contacting us at 215-685-0470 or PEC@phila.gov.

$55.20