News Release

Science Summer Camp 2024

NPS Graphic/ J. Grier

News Release Date: June 25, 2024

Contact: Jodie Grier, (570) 534 - 2057

BUSHKILL, PA- Back for the third year in a row, Science Summer Camp provides fun activities for visitors and families looking to make education fun over the summer. 
 

Beginning June 28th, this free program will be offered on six consecutive Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Each week, attendees visit different sites within the park to enjoy hands-on science activities and learn about different park resources. Participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. 
 

Though the content is targeted for youth ages 8-13, children of all ages are welcome to attend. These education programs also meet Next Generation Science Standards for grades three through five.  
 

Creating opportunities for fun, interactive, and educational activities is a major goal of the National Park Service. "Science Summer Camp builds a connection between participants and the natural and cultural resources found here in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area," says Anna Grismer, education technician. "This program provides opportunities for families to learn about the area in a fun, immersive, and creative way." 

The schedule for Summer Science Camp is as follows: 

 June 28th from 10 am - 2 pm at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center 

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. 

July 5th from 10 am - 2 pm at Peters Valley School of Craft 

Do you love hide-and-seek? So do animals! Enjoy activities based on the remarkable characteristics of native animals and how they stay unseen. 

July 12th from 10 am - 2 pm at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center 

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. 

July 19th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Hialeah Recreation Site 

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. 

July 26th from 10 am - 2 pm at Walpack Center 

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. 

August 2nd from 10 am - 2 pm at Milford Beach 

"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! 

Visit https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/science-summer-camp-2023.htm  for more details on the program and directions to each site. 

For more information on Delaware Water Gap national Recreation Area visit our website at www.nps.gov/dewa; call the information desk at 570-426-2457; visit Dingmans Falls Visitor Center (closed Tuesdays) from 9 am to 4:30 pm; or follow us on social media at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area or @DelWaterGapNPS.   

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