All of our remaining summer camps are currently full. Thank you for making our summer camp season vibrant and successful!
New CD and Summer Camp T-shirt Available Now
Stop by our bookstore or call us at 814-863-2000 to order your copy of Naturally Unplugged: Shaver's Creek, our new music CD with songs inspired by the natural surroundings of Shaver's Woods, including songs from Summer Camp and Outdoor School. Summer campers can purchase the CD at half-price with the purchase of a newly designed summer camp T-shirt!
Camp Schedules:
Discovery/Explorer 4-Day Camps: Begin at 9 :00 a.m.; end at 3:00 p.m. the first three days; the last day ends at 5:00 p.m. (with optional campfire, overnight camping, and next day pancake breakfast after 5:00 p.m.)
Discovery/Explorer 5-Day Camps: Drop off between 8:00–8:30 a.m.; pick up 4:30 p.m.
Wee Wonderers: Begins 9:00 a.m.; ends at noon
Rock'n River: Drop off between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.; pick up at 4:30 p.m.
Raptors & More: Begin 9:00 a.m.; end at 3:00 p.m.
Please Note: Members may register during an early registration period beginning March 1. Online registrations are being accepted this year. Due to the popularity of our camps, membership in the center does not guarantee that we will have enough places available in the camp week of your first preference.
Discovery/Explorer 4-Day Camps: Begin at 9:00 a.m.; end at 3:00 p.m. the first three days; the last day ends at 5:00 p.m. (with optional campfire, overnight camping, and next-day pancake breakfast after 5:00 a.m.) Discovery/Explorer 5-Day Camps: Drop-off between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.; pick-up at 4:30 p.m. Wee Wonderers: Begins at 9:00 a.m.; ends at noon Rock'n River: Drop-off between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.; pick-up at 4:30 p.m. Raptors & More: Begins at 9:00 a.m.; ends at 3:00 p.m.
| Wee Wonderers Camp (Ages 4–5) $45/$35 members |
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Wee Wonderers Camp is currently full and is no longer accepting registrations. This program is for preschoolers and kindergartners. We'll wander the trails in search of special places and animal friends. As we share stories and art, the parents have the option of enjoying the center or a nearby trail. |
August 5–7 (Tuesday–Thursday)
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Shaver's Creek woods, streams, and meadows provide a backdrop for investigating habitats and nature's cycles. We will use hands-on methods to learn about songbirds and their special adaptations. Explorer Camp (Ages 9–11, entering 4th–6th grades) The Explorers will learn about mammals through hands-on activities. We will set off on the trails to discover and explore the many habitats surrounding Shaver's Creek. Discovery and Explorer camps are currently full and are no longer accepting registrations.
The Discovery and Explorer campers and their families are invited to participate in the Friday evening picnic and campout. Enjoy ice cream, campfire performances, a night walk, and a Saturday morning pancake breakfast. | ||||||||
Discovery Camp (Ages 6–8, entering 1st–3rd grades)
| Raptors and More* (Ages 12–14) $120/$95 members |
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More than forty animals—including birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians—are cared for by Shaver's Creek staff. All of the animals are representatives of species found in Pennsylvania. Discover these creatures' unique characteristics as you explore the various habitats around Shaver's Creek and gain experience caring for and handling these interesting animals. |
August 5–8
| Watershed Wonders* (Ages 12–14) $120/95 members |
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Watershed Wonders camp is currently full and is no longer accepting registrations. Did you know that we all live downstream—in space and time? Join us for this week to explore the Shaver's Creek watershed and learn more about what it means to "live downstream." We will investigate the creek for which the center is named, a wetland, Lake Perez, and the Juniata River. Plan to get wet on occasion as you study these ecosystems by foot and by canoe! Register for Watershed Wonders. |
June 24–27
| Rock'n River Adventures (Ages 12–15) $325/$285 members |
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Rock'n River camps are currently full and are no longer accepting registrations. Tell your friends about this great chance to participate in adventure activities this summer! Each day we will be in a different spot in the Centre Region—catching the currents canoeing on rivers, caving through our stellar limestone formations, or rock climbing or mountain biking past wildlife deep in our cool, shaded forests. Come ready for action, rain or shine. We will meet each morning at the picnic area on the corner of Park Avenue and University Drive. There is no additional fee for transportation for Rock'n River Adventures. |
Monday–Friday| Leaders-in-Training (Ages 14–18) |
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Build and improve your leadership skills by assisting staff members in leading day camp activities with the kids! Please complete the registration form and return it to the Summer Camps assistant director. Include a one-page explanation of how Shaver's Creek would benefit from having you as a leader-in-training and what you would gain from the experience. Please include your e-mail address with your essay, because we will be using e-mail to contact you before the summer. Returning LITs: Write about how you will continue to develop your leadership skills by participating in the program again. One training session for all LITs: Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. LIT schedule for the 4-day sessions: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. LIT schedule for the 5-day sessions: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The family overnight is optional and fun! |
Assist with camps for ages 4–11
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