Summer Camp 2024

It’s SUMMER FUN Out Here!

Where tomorrow’s environmental stewards take root…

Wildlands Conservancy’s summer camp offers an enriching, nature-based environment where children learn, play, and grow through curiosity and discovery, budding both friendships and a lifelong appreciation of our natural world.

10 Weeks of Summer Camp FUN, Multiple Locations!

Wildlands’ summer camp offers summer fun at multiple locations. Register your camper to join us at our Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus, or opt for a convenient satellite location at a park or site close to you:
Hopewell Park (Center Valley) or
Lone Lane Park (Allentown)

LEVELS

PreK: For children ages 3-5
K-2: Completed kindergarten-grade 2
3-5: Completed grades 3-5
6+: Completed grades 6 and above
K-5: Completed kindergarten-grade 5

Wildlands Explorers:
Completed kindergarten-grade 5

FORMAT & FEES

K-2, 3-5, & 6+: $350/child/week
Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Send a non-perishable lunch.

PreK: $150/child/week
Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

EXTENDED CAMP HOURS

Morning: Drop off 7:30 – 8:45 A.M.

Afternoon: Pick up 4:15 – 5:30 P.M.

Registration add-on: $40/session/week

Summer Camps at Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, Emmaus

This 77.5-acre nature preserve boasts 3 miles of trails. It is an outdoor classroom for thousands of school-age children annually.

Here, along the Little Lehigh Creek, the Lehigh Valley’s backyard oasis provides habitat for 136+ bird species as well as frogs, turtles, salamanders, and deer. Large butterflies find homes with their host plants in our native wildflower meadows.

It’s a WILD place for summer fun.

Listen for the rhythm of nature creaking in an old tree’s branches, in water flowing over rock, or emerging from the throat of a bullfrog. From sounds to movement and cycles; everything has a meaning, cause, or purpose. Through observation, experimentation, art, and music, campers will learn and experience different rhythms unique to nature.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Parents are invited to the pavilion for a campfire sing-along Friday at 3:30 P.M.

REGISTER PREK REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Summer Camp 2024 brings two sessions of our popular Outdoor Skills camp. Each week contains different activities to sharpen campers’ wilderness survival skills while developing a strong connection to nature. Learn to track wildlife, use trail markers, administer first aid, and make fire. Our trained educators will introduce these and other basic wilderness survival skills using fun, hands-on lessons.

JOSHUA TREE & FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Campers in 3rd-5th grade will have a special visit from Joshua Tree, allowing them to climb one of our trees. On Friday, families are invited to the pavilion at 3:30 P.M. to follow trail markers to a prize.

***No camp on June 19. Camp fee $280. Pre- and post-camp $32/session.

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Dive into the Wild World of Wildlife! Up-close experiences with our animal ambassadors lead to discovery and exploration. Learn about wildlife native to the Lehigh River Watershed, their ecosystem, and how we can make a positive impact on their habitat.

ELMWOOD PARK ZOO & FAMILY FRIDAY INVITE: Elmwood Park Zoo will present exotic animal species and families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 11 am to enjoy the presentation, too!

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Curiosity, experimentation, and discovery- let your questions guide you during this week of STEAM Camp. Topics ranging from Biology and Ecology to simple Chemistry and Art are used to explore the preserve in a new way. Campers will be challenged to ask questions, collect data, and draw their own conclusions. End the week with a notebook full of knowledge and a greater appreciation for the world around you.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm to explore the Wildlands Science Fair, where campers will share their discoveries from the week. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will conduct an electrofishing and water quality measurement demonstration with campers grades 6+.

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5 REGISTER 6+

Water Camp! The tubes are inflated, ponds are alive with movement, and everything in and around the stream is waiting to be discovered. Join in a week of fun and educational games, experiments, and discovery.

This week: Focus on the properties of water through educational games and experiments. Learn about the importance of water to every living plant and creature.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm to enjoy a water game with our campers. Come ready to get wet!

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Realm of the Forest
The preserve comes alive with the help of our enchanted forest friends. Using the power of pretend play; follow the lead of woodland fairies as we explore, imagine, and engineer the world around us.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm for their very own visit to the Magical world of the Wildlands Forest.

REGISTER PREK REGISTER K-2

Wildlands Server
The environments, creatures and adventures commonly found in video games are often inspired by nature. Using a gamer perspective, we will turn the preserve into a game board filled with quests and mysteries to discover.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm for their very own visit to the Magical world of the Wildlands Forest.

REGISTER 3-5

Water Camp! The tubes are inflated, ponds are alive with movement, and everything in and around the stream is waiting to be discovered. Join in a week of fun and educational games, experiments, and discovery.

This week: Focus on how humans affect our waterways and things we can do to protect our Lehigh River watershed.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm to join campers in a water game. Come ready to get wet!

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Summer camp 2024 brings a second session of our popular Outdoor Skills camp. Each week contains different activities to sharpen your survival skills while developing a strong connection to nature. Campers acquire the techniques needed to survive being lost in the wilderness. Throughout the week, learn to track wildlife, how to use trail markers, administer first aid, and make fire. Our trained educators will introduce these and other basic wilderness survival skills using fun, hands-on lessons.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm to track some of your favorite educators. *The PA Game Commission will be on site to conduct a Wildlife Forensics activity with campers in grades 6+.

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5 REGISTER 6+

Water Camp! The tubes are inflated, ponds are alive with movement, and everything in and around the stream is waiting to be discovered. Join in a week of fun and educational games, experiments, and discovery. This week: Focus on water’s key role in all living things, with a strong emphasis on wildlife.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm to join campers in a water game. Come ready to get wet!

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Discover how knowledge and action can start a movement. Together we will learn how to adjust our simple everyday habits to live an eco-friendlier lifestyle. With hands-on activities and experiments we will explore ways we can protect the environment we live in.

SPECIAL GUESTS & FAMILY FUN FRIDAY INVITE: Local Ecowarriors will teach campers what they do for planet earth, and families are invited to the pavilion on Friday at 3:30 pm for our closing summer campfire!

REGISTER K-2 REGISTER 3-5

Questions about summer camp?

View our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Denise Bauer, Director of School Programs and Summer Camp:

610-965-4397 ext. 131
dbauer@wildlandspa.org

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We’re seeking passionate, seasonal environmental educators and assistants.

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Summer Camps at Satellite Locations:

Wildlands Explorers

Get the perks of a more convenient summer camp by opting for a satellite location that is closer for you:
Hopewell Park (Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township) or
Lone Lane Park (Upper Macungie Township)

Plus, extended hours are still available for satellite locations!

Unearth the thrill and beauty of nature found in forests, rivers, your local park, and your own backyard! Wildlands Conservancy is bringing you a week of exploration, experimentation, and creativity in the best parts of our popular Summer Camp. Activities will range from survival skills, wildlife, art, and science all wrapped up in a week of fun. Come join us. We’re waiting for you.

Located at: 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034

REGISTER YOUR CAMPER

Unearth the thrill and beauty of nature found in forests, rivers, your local park, and your own backyard! Wildlands Conservancy is bringing you a week of exploration, experimentation, and creativity in the best parts of our popular Summer Camp. Activities will range from survival skills, wildlife, art, and science all wrapped up in a week of fun. Come join us. We’re waiting for you.

Located at: 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034

REGISTER YOUR CAMPER

Unearth the thrill and beauty of nature found in forests, rivers, your local park, and your own backyard! Wildlands Conservancy is bringing you a week of exploration, experimentation, and creativity in the best parts of our popular Summer Camp. Activities will range from survival skills, wildlife, art, and science all wrapped up in a week of fun. Come join us. We’re waiting for you.

Located at: 30 Lone Lane, Allentown, PA 18104

REGISTER YOUR CAMPER

Summer Camp Parent Checklist

-Please complete these important forms and bring them with you on the first day of your campers’ session!
-Make sure you have paid in full. Your child is not registered until full payment is received.
-Keep an eye on your email for your registration confirmation email.
-Pack all recommended camper items.
-Mark all of your child’s items with their full name.
-Talk with your child about all the WILD FUN they’re about to have!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exploring this page on the quest for an answer? Our FAQ section might have what you’re looking for, including our Refund and Cancellation Policy!

If you’re unable to find your answer, please contact our Education department:

Denise Bauer, Director of School Programs and Summer Camp
610-965-4397 ext. 131 | dbauer@wildlandspa.org

Cancellation Policy
– Payment is due in full at the time of registration, any exceptions must be approved by Wildlands Conservancy staff
-Cancellations made at least 3 weeks before the start date of the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 8-20 days before the start
date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within a week of the start date will receive a 25% refund.
-If you cancel with less than 72 hours’ notice, your entire registration fee will be forfeited.
-An additional processing fee may be applied to some cancellations. Additional changes to the reservation date will incur a processing fee.
-In the event of a medical emergency and/or participant illness, a pro-rated refund will be issued only upon written request accompanied by a physician’s statement.
-There are no refunds issued for inclement weather. Full refunds are given for any program Wildlands Conservancy cancels.
-If a class is not full, a one-time reservation change can be accommodated.
-Wildlands Conservancy reserves the right to use discretion when issuing refunds.

Wildlands does not offer a registration discount for multiple weeks. We offer a 10% discount through May 1. Simply register before May 1 to have the early bird ticket pricing automatically applied to your registration order.

Please register your child for the grade they most recently completed. For example, if you child just completed 2nd grade, register them for the K-2 level.

Absolutely! Simply use the  “summer camp events” button from within the cart screen in the registration system to sign up for multiple summer camp weeks in one transaction.

Wildlands summer camp registration is only for full weeks of summer camp — no partial weeks or part-day options. If necessary for your family’s schedule, our team can accommodate late starts or early pick ups at the Air Products Environmental Education Center.

Yes! We love summer-camp friends! Log in to your portal to view your dashboard and select “view and update account numbers” and edit your child’s name, and enter the friend’s name under “my child wants to be in camp with.”

Yes, we do maintain a waitlist, especially with some of or popular weeks that fill up fast (like our water camps!). To have you child added to a waitlist, contact Denise Bauer at 610.965.4397 X131 or dbauer@wildlandspa.org.

If you need to pick up your child early from camp, please give a note to the team member who escorts your child from the car at morning drop-off, and we will accommodate your early pick up at the Air Products Environmental Education Center.

Yes. All educators require a clear criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint check.