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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hosts Appalachian Adventure Summer Camp, Berks County
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As the school year winds down, it’s time to start thinking summer vacation! Twice this summer, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County will host its one-of-a-kind Appalachian Adventure Camp for young nature enthusiasts entering grades 4-8. The camp sessions take place Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and run July 8 – 12 and August 12 – 16. The one-week camp provides a unique learning experience with hands-on activities, crafts, and outdoor adventures, all focusing on the glorious Appalachian Forest. Students will learn about the plants and animals that call the Appalachian Forest home, including raptors. Activities will include hiking, kayaking, bird watching, art and music making, nest box building, journaling, owl pellet dissection, radio telemetry testing, meeting LIVE raptors, and more! Price is $250 for the session, and a discounted $200 for Mountain Members. Morning care 8:00-9:00 a.m. and evening care 4:00-5:00 p.m.is available daily, for only $25 for the whole week. There is an OPTIONAL overnight stay Thursday into Friday for participants entering grades 7 and 8 for no extra charge. Sibling discounts are available; send email to: info@hawkmountain.org for details. Click Here to register before the spots fill up! For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary website or call 610-756-6961. Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Sanctuary, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, visit them on Flickr and visit their YouTube Channel. Click Here to support Hawk Mountain. NewsClips: RiverFest 2019 Aims To Teach Kids Conservation In Scranton Along Lackawanna River New Horticultural Center At Philadelphia School For The Blind Seeds A Connection To Nature Corps Of Engineers Invites Public To Lockfest 2019 In Pittsburgh Saturday Editorial: Children Witness Effort To Regrow Forests In Northumberland County Related Stories: Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Water Education Program Receives Governor's Award Schuylkill Action Network Announces Winners Of 2019 Schuylkill Student Street Art Contest Putting Mussels To The Test, How Effectively Will They Cleanup The Schuylkill River? Note: The restoration of freshwater mussels and American Eels are related. Susquehanna River Basin Commission Hands-On Eels In The Classroom Restoration Program Video Of Harrisburg Peregrine Falcon Banding Now Available [Posted: May 14, 2019] |
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5/20/2019 |
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