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| >HOME >EDUCATION >ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTERS | |
 Wissahickon Environmental Center Located at the northern end of Wissahickon Valley Park, the Wissahickon Environmental Center is also known as the "Tree House", named for the giant sycamore tree that once grew through the porch of this charming century-old farmhouse. For over thirty years the center has been providing education to families throughout the Philadelphia region, offering public and group programming. We invite new generations of Wissahickon lovers to explore our trails and visit the Education Center to learn about the park and check out the large native fish aquarium and life-like floor-to-ceiling mural depicting wildlife in the area. Ages 6-10 A week-long camp filled with nature discovery, games and adventures. Whether it's wading in the creek, learning to fish, catching insects in the meadow, scrambling over large rocks, or building a forest shelter your child will learn about the natural world through play. Camp is limited to 25 children and divided into small groups according to age. Each group is taught by an experienced education staff member with the assistance of a junior counselor. Dates: June 18-22, 2012 or June 25-29, 2012 Each child may only attend one week of camp. Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Cost: $185.00 Location: Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W. Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 Information: Phone 215.685.9285 or Email: WEC@phila.gov Online Registration begins Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 12:00 am. Space is limited to the first 25 registrants. In order to register, you will need to provide the following information: contact information, known allergies, credit card or checking account numbers. Sibling discount: A $25.00 discount is offered for each additional sibling registering for the same week. To register for Week One, June 18-22, 2012 click here. To register for Week Two, June 25-29, 2012 click here. Ages 11-14 A more adventurous camp for the older campers! In years past, day trips have included tubing on the Delaware, raft building, rock climbing, canoeing, biking, an overnight camp-out, a downtown scavenger hunt, and much more. This year an extended day trip followed by an overnight camp-out is planned. Transportation to all activities is included. Dates: August 13-August 17 Hours: August 13-15 9:00am -3:00pm Overnight Trip- August 16 9:00 am - August 17 1:00 pm. Cost: $200.00 Location: Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W. Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 Information: Phone 215.685.9285 or Email: WEC@phila.gov Online Registration begins Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 12:00 am. Space is limited to the first 12 registrants. In order to register, you will need to provide the following information: contact information, known allergies, credit card or checking account numbers. Sibling discount: A $25.00 discount is offered for each additional sibling registering for the same week. To register for Out-n-About Camp, August 13-17, 2012 click here. |
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